Newbreak Church

Newbreak Church

Here at Newbreak Church, we exist to connect people with God through authentic relationships to serve communities. This podcast features messages from Pastor Markus Witherspoon and our speaking team. For more info, visit us online at: https://newbreak.church If you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/card Are you ready to take a next step in your faith or with Newbreak: https://newbreak.church/courses/next-steps/ We have Church Online for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kids Your giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.churchcenter.com/giving/donations Ready to find your God given purpose? Then join our Online Discovering Your Pathway course: https://newbreak.church/dyp Download the sermon notes for today’s message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes read less

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The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 2 (Playing Favorites) Pastor Rich Guerra

The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 2 (Playing Favorites) Pastor Rich Guerra

April 21, 2024 We all play favorites. We have a favorite restaurant, a favorite sports team, a favorite movie, etc. Favorites are fine, when applied to these things. But favorites are wrong when it comes to how we treat other people–especially when we let the social-scorecard deem who matters and who doesn’t. In God’s economy, we are all his favorites! Lean in with us as we talk about the value of all people and how to treat each other through the eyes of God’s amazing mercy! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see ourselves as all level at the foot of the cross 2. Encouraged to take steps of mercy and compassion towards those who are not treated as equals

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The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 2 (Playing Favorites) Pastor Rich Guerra

The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 2 (Playing Favorites) Pastor Rich Guerra

April 21, 2024 We all play favorites. We have a favorite restaurant, a favorite sports team, a favorite movie, etc. Favorites are fine, when applied to these things. But favorites are wrong when it comes to how we treat other people–especially when we let the social-scorecard deem who matters and who doesn’t. In God’s economy, we are all his favorites! Lean in with us as we talk about the value of all people and how to treat each other through the eyes of God’s amazing mercy! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see ourselves as all level at the foot of the cross 2. Encouraged to take steps of mercy and compassion towards those who are not treated as equals

The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 1 (When Life is Hard) Pastor Brayden Brookshier

The Book Of James / Living Authentically Pt. 1 (When Life is Hard) Pastor Brayden Brookshier

April 14, 2024 When we are shaken by a hardship in life, we see our true character come out! None of us like trials, but we all go through them. And our choice in the matter is how we will respond to trials, letting them shape us or shatter us. Lean in as Newbreak Church learns from Pastor Brayden Brookshier to see our trials as opportunities to grow! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to ask God for wisdom to know how to navigate trials 2. Encouraged to see the goodness of God in the thick of a hard season

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.14 (Restoration) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.14 (Restoration) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

April 7, 2024 Our past can define us, and often in detrimental ways. In the aftermath of Easter we have a story about a discipline who needed restoration. Lean in as we see ourselves being restored to continue following Jesus forward. As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to receive the restoration Jesus wants to offer us 2. Encouraged to take steps forward in faith toward Jesus

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.13 (Easter at Newbreak Church) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.13 (Easter at Newbreak Church) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.13 (Easter at Newbreak Church) Pastor Markus Witherspoon March 31, 2024 Easter is the biggest celebration of the year! Here Newbreak Church celebrates the event and the news that changed history and changes each of our stories as well. As you listen in with Pastor Markus Witherspoon, you will be: 1. Challenged to celebrate the power of Easter not just as day on the calendar but as a offer of new life 2. Encouraged to see Christ’s life as a gift for you to receive

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.12 (Set Apart) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.12 (Set Apart) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

March 24, 2024 What would it be like to be a fly on the wall as Jesus prayed when he was here on earth? Fortunately, we have a glimpse into that as John, one of his disciples, listened to Jesus pray during his last night before his crucifixion. Lean in as we see how the prayer of Jesus provides the mission and motivations we are to have as we live as his followers! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to live “set apart” lives as followers of Christ 2. Encouraged to see how Jesus prays for us as we live in this world

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.11 (Remain in Me) Pastor JoAnn Johnson

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.11 (Remain in Me) Pastor JoAnn Johnson

March 17, 2024 What does growing as a Christ-follower look like? Surprisingly, growth does not look like becoming more independent and self-sufficient but actually more reliant on Jesus. That’s where Jesus brings in our role in the relationship: “Remain in me.” Join us as we look at this important passage of what it means for Jesus to be the vine and for us to be his branches! As you listen to Pastor JoAnn Johnson, you will be: 1. Challenged to confront the ways we try to live life apart from Jesus 2. Encouraged to see the call to “remain” is the call to rest in his love

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.10 (Servant Leadership) Pastor Brooks Fuller

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.10 (Servant Leadership) Pastor Brooks Fuller

March 10, 2024 What makes someone great? Maybe we think of someone who has amassed wealth; or the recent Heisman trophy winner; or the actress with multiple Emmy nominations. But what if those great achievements don’t make someone truly great in the eyes of Jesus? Lean in as we look at the example of Christ himself, as he shows us what true greatness and servant leadership looks like. As you listen to Brooks Fuller, you will be: 1. Challenged to serve even those who are hard to love 2. Encouraged to become like Jesus by serving like him

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.9 (I AM the Resurrection) Pastor Jared Johnson

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.9 (I AM the Resurrection) Pastor Jared Johnson

March 3, 2024 “You should have been there!” We have said that in happy and hard circumstances. Especially in hard circumstances, we may look up in a posture of prayer and say: “God, you should have been there!” Mary and Martha knew what it was like to feel disappointed, even telling Jesus that he should have been present before Lazarus, their brother had died. Lean into this heart-felt message as we see how Jesus responds to our dire circumstances and crisis. As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to bring your pain to Jesus 2. Encouraged to see the compassion of Christ in the face of death

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.8 (The Good Shepherd) Pastor Brayden Brookshier

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.8 (The Good Shepherd) Pastor Brayden Brookshier

February 25, 2024 Did you know you have an “enemy” that is out to get you? Many of us try to get through this life on our own, but Jesus offers himself to us through the metaphor of a “good shepherd.” What does this mean and why does this matter for us? Join us as this week at Newbreak Church and in our Life Groups as we learn together how to know the voice of The Good Shepherd and then rest in his care, and not our own. As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to listen for the voice of Jesus speaking to you 2. Encouraged to rest in the care of Jesus as the Good Shepherd

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.7 (Now I See) Pastor Kamar Bevil

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.7 (Now I See) Pastor Kamar Bevil

February 18, 2024 Have you ever looked back at a painful season and gained perspective on how God was doing something profound even if you couldn’t see it at the time? Hardships have a way of blinding us to what God is doing amid a trying time. Join us as we rethink how our hardships reveal God within our God story! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see God redeeming our hardships 2. Encouraged to see and respond to Jesus

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.6 (Bread of Life) Pastor Jared Johnson

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.6 (Bread of Life) Pastor Jared Johnson

February 11, 2024 During the biggest football game of the entire year many people gather around to watch the game together while enjoying good food and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers. Many people gathered to hear Jesus teach and at some point they all got hungry and were miles from home. He was hosting the biggest speaking event that region had seen and now physical hunger got the best of everyone. Watch as Jesus takes this opportunity not only to surprise everyone with how he feeds them, but also what it all means–for them and for us today! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to trust God with our daily needs 2. Encouraged to embrace the deeper meaning of the miracles Jesus does

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.5 (Do You Want to Be Better?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.5 (Do You Want to Be Better?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

February 4, 2024 The Bible says: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Those times in your life that you feel stuck are the ones where you lack vision. Every time Jesus encounters someone in the Gospels he provides them with vision, somehow and in some way. Join us this Vision Sunday as we see how Jesus speaks a better word over our lives and our communities! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see how Christ’s vision inspires your life 2. Encouraged to be part of the vision

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.4 (He Had to Meet You) Pastor Mike Quinn

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.4 (He Had to Meet You) Pastor Mike Quinn

January 28, 2024 We schedule many appointments in our monthly calendar. There are car maintenance appointments, hair appointments, doctor appointments, the list goes on! But some appointments belong to a different category altogether... divine appointments. These are the ones where God schedules for us. Listen in as we see Jesus scheduling a divine appointment with an unexpected guest! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see the divine appointments in our life, even if they look ordinary on the surface 2. Encouraged to allow God to free us from the labels that keep us hidden from him and others

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.3 (Born Again) Pastors Jarred Johnson and Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.3 (Born Again) Pastors Jarred Johnson and Markus Witherspoon

January 21, 2024 Where do you go when you have climbed the ladder, reached the top, and found yourself still searching for answers? This is how Nicodemus, a Pharisee and esteemed religious leader, felt as he scheduled a meeting with Jesus under the cover of darkness. But this secret meeting has a message for the whole world to hear! Join us as we hear how to experience the transformation we are all looking for! As you listen in to Pastors Jared Johnson and Markus Witherspoon, you will be: 1. Challenged to see how information does not guarantee transformation 2. Encouraged to receive the love of God and be born again

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.2 (Who is He (Jesus)?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.2 (Who is He (Jesus)?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

January 14, 2024 Weddings are always memorable, but not always for the right reasons… Sometimes weddings not go as planned. Have you ever been to one where the wedding goes awry? Well, some 2,000 years ago Jesus attended a wedding that was going great–until something happened. What happened? Why does it matter? How will Jesus respond? Join us as we see how the first public miracle of Jesus includes more than meets the eye! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense 2. Encouraged to represent the concerns of others to Jesus

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.1 (Who is He (Jesus)?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

The Gospel of John / Come and See Pt.1 (Who is He (Jesus)?) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

January 7, 2024 He is the most written-about figure in history. He is the most asked-about person on Google. Who is he? Jesus. And John’s Gospel account of Jesus certainly tells us about some of what Jesus did, but more than that, John wants us to see who Jesus is! Join us as we kick off this sermon series. Here we will truly come and see who Jesus is and how he changes our lives! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see the light of Christ piercing through the darkness 2. Encouraged to come and experience Jesus for yourself!

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 5 (Welcoming the New Year 2024) Pastor Brooks Fuller

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 5 (Welcoming the New Year 2024) Pastor Brooks Fuller

December 31, 2023 As the year comes to a close, we welcome 2024 keeping our eyes fixed on God’s plans and promises and how we can make this next year our best yet! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to not be passive about your plan to make 2024 a powerful year spiritually 2. Encouraged to embrace community as we “do it together” in the next year

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 4 (Christmas Eve 2023) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 4 (Christmas Eve 2023) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

December 24, 2023 Join us this Christmas eve for a morning filled with Christmas songs, candles, and an inspiring message reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to not let your familiarity with the Christmas story let you miss the wonder of it 2. Encouraged to embrace Jesus as the Savior of the world

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 3 (Joy to the world!) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 3 (Joy to the world!) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

December 17, 2023 The triumphant song with many different renditions reverberates during this time of year. It gets us thinking: what does the joy of this season invite us to experience? And what can this joy look like in the midst of the daily grind of life? Lean in as we discover more about joy inspired by the events leading up to the first Christmas! As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to not make the world your source of happiness, otherwise it can be easily stripped away 2. Encouraged to choose joy because God chose you

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 2 (A Weary and Worried World ) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

A Thrill Of Hope Pt. 2 (A Weary and Worried World ) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

December 10, 2023 Studies have shown that 62% of people’s stress levels are “very” elevated during Christmas time. What? How does the season that trumpets words like “love,” “joy,” and “peace” also produce more worry? Listen in as we talk about Christ’s invitation to a life beyond the worries that plague our daily lives. As you listen in, you will be: 1. Challenged to see that where we worry the most is where we trust God the least 2. Encouraged to see God’s care for birds and flowers as small but mighty reminders of how much he cares for us!