We are in the midst of a storm - a global corona pandemic. Uncertainty is everywhere, fear dominates but we will focus on the goodness of God and His ability to bring us through the storm. Today Pastor Darren looks at four lessons that we need

Steak or No Steak

Mar 8th, 2020 42m 39s

Ever get into a discussion with someone about a specific topic, and you know you're right. You know you're right but in your enthusiasm to make the other person understand, you're not being very sensitive to your relationship with that person?

Only a Dining Table

Mar 1st, 2020 30m 26s

Culture seems to impact everything around us. And this was the case in Corinth, and this was the case in the newly planted church. This deeply distressed the church founder Paul who provided correction through his letter to them. But what attit

Strength for the Journey – Part 6: Corinth

Feb 9th, 2020 34m 37s

During times of stress and difficulty, where does your encouragement come from? For the Apostle Paul during his time at Corinth, the Lord provided encouragement in the form of encouraging People, encouraging News and encouraging Presence. Today

Strength for the Journey – Part 5: Athens

Feb 2nd, 2020 31m 52s

Today Pastor Darren continues with his 'Growing Strength for the Journey' series by looking at Paul's stay in Athens. Pastor Darren examines what Paul Saw, what he Felt, what he Did and what he Said. Would you and I move in the same way?

Growing Strength for the Journey – Part 4: Berea

Jan 26th, 2020 34m 1s

As Paul and his missionary team heads to Berea, the author Luke makes note that the Berean Jews were of more noble character than the Jews in Thessalonica. But what made them of more noble character? Is this something that we need to apply to o

Growing Strength for the Journey – Part 3: Thessalonica

Jan 18th, 2020 37m 32s

Navigating life can be tough. There's difficulties, and issues and times of hardship. But navigating life while we navigate pain is a far more difficult thing to do. We have times when we just want to unplug and vegetate, and our life gets wast

Growing Strength for the Journey – Part 2: Philippi

Jan 11th, 2020 46m 42s

So you've been directed by God. And others around you have prayerfully approved of God's message in your life. Even when we believe that we're doing the right thing, we can encounter pain, hurt and situations that we can't understand. So what d

Growing Strength: Part 1 – Strength for the Journey

Jan 4th, 2020 34m 9s

Today Pastor Darren begins a new series entitled 'Growing Strength' as a follow-up to the 'Growing Trust' series of last fall. We are all on a journey - and journeys get complicated. Today Pastor Darren looks at three challenges that can face u

The Meaning of “Church”

Dec 29th, 2019 41m 26s

Today we welcome Andre Boshoff to the pulpit. Andre brings a powerful message about the involvement and heart life that the congregation is to bring to the church.

Christmas 2019 : What’s in a [Place] Name? – Part 2

Dec 22nd, 2019 38m 10s

God continues to use the weak and the lowly to work through and display His Glorious Power. And so it was that the Christ Child would be born in Bethlehem - that out of the way, hole in the wall, community. In a real sense our lives reflect tha

Christmas 2019 : What’s in a Place Name? – Part 1

Dec 15th, 2019 42m 39s

Today Pastor Darren looks at the locations surrounding the birth of our Savior and how they demonstrate the grace and love poured out upon us from heaven. Truly, God's love is poured out upon us.

In Loving Memory – Bessie McIndless

Dec 15th, 2019 37m 46s

Today we fondly remember Bessie Violet McIndless and how she touched so many lives in the short time that she was with us at New Life. Our sincere condolences goes out to her loving family.

Christmas Prep 101

Dec 8th, 2019 38m 57s

As Christmas draws near, the work of preparing our hearts for the arrival of Jesus is upon us. We try to reflect more on the love and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, and work to instill that feeling in our hearts and very being. Today Pasto

Growing Trust – Part 4: The Language of Trust

Dec 1st, 2019 33m 53s

Today Pastor Darren concludes his series on Growing Trust by looking at the language of trust. How do we behave as we're going through the difficult times, as the waters continue to rise? Crying out to God is a normal and natural response to di

Growing Trust – Part 3: Trust School

Nov 24th, 2019 32m 5s

Today Pastor Darren continues with his 'Growing Trust' series and examines the Israelites as they leave the bondage of Egypt and enter into the Promise Land. Oh - did anyone mention a desert? During the trials of life, will you draw closer to G

Growing Trust – Part 2: Trust in a Family Mess

Nov 10th, 2019 36m 40s

Today Pastor Darren continues with his series on Growing Trust by looking at the life of Joseph and how Joseph prospered even when he was not where he wanted to be. A great teaching with multiple applications for our lives today.

Growing Trust – Part 1: Beginning Trust

Nov 3rd, 2019 31m 47s

Today Pastor Darren begins a new series centered around 'Growing Trust' and examines the path Abram follows in believing God as we is called out of Ur to a new location. Building Trust is tough - for all of us.

Forgiveness

Oct 27th, 2019 30m 53s

A very special welcome this morning to Rev John Dunnett from First Baptist Church, New Glasgow. Pastors John and Darren are 'trading places' this morning as Pastor Darren is speaking at the Anniversary Service at First Baptist New Glasgow. We w

Travel Together

Oct 20th, 2019 30m 50s

It's an exciting day at New Life as we take part in a Baby Dedication. What a wonderful time of fellowship as a body of Believers! Dedicating a baby displays the intent of the parents to raise up a child in the love and knowledge of Christ. The

If You Say You Are, You Have To Be

Oct 6th, 2019 47m 16s

Today we welcome Kevin Vincent from Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, as our guest speaker. Kevin shares his passion about our great God and our role in the next incredible chapter of God's provision at New Life Community Church.

Dining with Jesus: The Buffet

Sep 29th, 2019 16m 53s

Today we welcome the Szakacs family all the way from Saskatchewan to New Life with their gift of ministry in song.Pastor Darren continues his series on Dining with Jesus and looks at all that is available at the buffet.

Dining with Jesus: The Party Crasher

Sep 15th, 2019 35m 51s

Today we welcome Pastor Darren, Maurica and family back to New Life after a time of vacation and rest. Today Pastor Darren begins a new series 'Dining with Jesus' and looks into the story of the 'Party Crasher' from Luke 7.

Journey to the Cross

Sep 1st, 2019 38m 29s

Today as we celebrate around the Lord's Table, Elder Rob Blanchard brings us a message about the meaning of the cross as our central point of worship. We consider the Father's plan and how Jesus was the Obedient Servant in fulfilling that plan,

The Book of Acts

Aug 25th, 2019 47m 29s

We welcome our own Andre Boshoff to bring the message today. Andre shares experiences from his childhood as he examines the key concepts of the Book of Acts.