New Day Christian Church - Weston, WI

God

Nothing Else Matters, Week 1: God (Message recorded April 7, 2013) Romans 1:20 (NLT) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. From New Day’s Constitution (Article 3, Statement of Faith) About God: God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.  Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14 THIS WEEK’S READING: Romans 1-3 (pages 857-859) Discovery Bible Study (For a more in depth guide, visit newdaywi.com.) 1. Read through Romans 3:21-28. 2. Go deeper by writing out Romans 3:21-28. 3. Now write a summary of the passage in your own words. 4. What do you see in the passage that you are willing to apply in your life this week? (If I believe this to be true, what must I do to obey? I will…) 5. Who will you tell about it that doesn’t already know God?

The Ultimate Hope, The Ultimate Love (Easter 2013)

EASTER  2013 (Message recorded 03-31-2013) Jesus said in John 15:13(NIV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Celebrate the season when God showed His Ultimate Love through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus, and the Ultimate Hope through the resurrection!

Physical Touch

God Speaks your Love Language - Part V- Physical Touch (Message recorded March 24, 2013) When your Love Language is Physical Touch, how do you "feel" God's love?  This week, we will learn about how God speaks to us using physical touch even 2,000 years after he walked on earth in a physical body!

Words of Affirmation

God Speaks your Love Language - Part III  Words of Affirmation (Message recorded March 10, 2013) This week we'll consider how God's creation speaks words of affirmation about Him, God speaks words that build us up, and our prayers are to be words that affirm our relationship with our Father in Heaven.

Quality Time

God Speaks Your Love Language, Part II - Quality Time (Recorded March 3,  2013)

Quality Time with God is a lot like Quality Time with others we love!  This week, Communications Director Amy Auner shares what that looks like in our everyday lives. Next Steps and Going Deeper (For a more in-depth guide, visit newdaywi.com.) Read through Luke 10:38-42. Go deeper by writing out Luke 10:38-42. Now write a summary of those passages from Luke in your own words. What do you see in the passage that you are willing to apply in your life this week? (If I believe this to be true, what must I do to obey? I will…) Who will you tell about it that doesn’t already know God?

Gifts

God Speaks Your Love Language, Week 1—Gifts (Message recorded 2-24-2013)

People communicate love in 5 primary "love languages".  In this teaching, get an overview of the love languages, and insight into God expressing His love by giving good gifts.

Matthew 7:11 (NLT)

BIG IDEA: God gives GOOD GIFTS

Additional Resources by Dr. Gary Chapman

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

• God Speaks Your Love Language: How to Feel and Reflect God’s Love

• The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition

• The 5 Love Languages of Children

Next Steps (For a more in-depth guide, visit newdaywi.com.)

1. Review today’s message by reading Matthew 7:7-11 (p738).

2. Go deeper by writing out James 1:17 (p930) and James 4:1-3 (p932).

3. Now write a summary of those passages from James in your own words.

4. Based on what you have learned, develop a tangible statement that you will put into practice. (I will…)

5. Who will you tell about it?

Porn Sunday

Porn Sunday - Message recorded February 3, 2013 God is love, and love is the greatest law, yet we have cheapened real love in our culture by accepting cheap counterfeits.  Let's recognize the true cost of pornography and follow God's lead into a love that is real. Resources: XxxChurch.com Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle by Michael John Cusick Sacred Sex: A Spiritual Celebration of Oneness in Marriage by Tim Alan Gardner SettingCaptivesFree.com SafeEyes.com

Discipleship (Kickin' it old school)

Say What!? Week 5: “Discipleship (Kickin' it Old School)? Message recorded January 27, 2013 Are you a Christian or are you a Disciple?  By getting a better understanding of Discipleship, we get a better understanding of the life God planned for us.

Evangelical (That's a political party, right?)

Say What!? Week 4: “Evangelical (That’s a political party, right)? Message recorded January 20, 2013

Do you find that you hate religion, but strive to be deeply spiritual?  Do you distrust institutional leaders, but think Jesus would be a great guy to follow? If you answered yes, you might be an evangelical.

1 Timothy 4:16 (NLT) Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

Video Link for the beginning of the message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYFxp7apl4

What does Wikipedia have to say about “Evangelicalism”? Evangelicalism de-emphasizes ritual and emphasizes the piety of the individual, requiring him or her to meet certain active commitments, including:

· The need for personal conversion, or being "born again"

· A high regard for biblical authority

· An emphasis on teachings that proclaim the saving death and resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ

· Actively expressing and sharing the gospel

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

1. Read 1 Timothy 4 . How would you explain this in your own words?

2. What comes to mind when you hear the word “evangelical”? What about “evangelist”? Both words refer to sharing good news. How can the church be better at sharing the Good News of Christ? How can you be better at it?

3. Who do you know who needs to hear some good news right now? How can God use you to help them?

How to make change in the offering basket!

Say What?!  Week 3: "Tithe" Talking about money in church makes many people squirm, but when rightly understood it's simply about giving back to God--cheerfully, sacrificially, and regularly. Key scripture: 2 Corinthians 8-9 Three Characteristics of Giving 1.  Cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7) 2.  Sacrificially (2 Corinthains 8:3-5) 3.  Regularly  (1 Corinthians 16:2) Questions for Reflection and Discussion 1. Read 2 Corinthians 8-9.  How would you explain this in your own words? 2. What gets in the way of people giving cheerfully through the church? What challenges have you had in this area?  How do Paul words encourage you? 3. Who do you know who need help right now? How can God use you to help them?