This week at New Life, we launch our series Four Loves by focusing on the foundation of Christian living: agape love. Just like bread without salt falls flat, a Christian life without agape is incomplete.

Jesus taught that love is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:36-40), and Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13 that without agape, everything else amounts to nothing. Agape is not just a feeling—it's a decision to seek the best for others, to love sacrificially, patiently, and selflessly.

Discover how God's agape love transforms our lives:

• Agape makes patience possible with difficult people.

• Agape empowers us to have hard, loving conversations.

• Agape grows as we receive and trust in God's unchanging love (Zephaniah 3:17).

At New Life, we believe that without agape, nothing else matters. Let’s pursue a life shaped by God's perfect love.

Scripture references: Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Zephaniah 3:17, Romans 8:28, 1 John 4:7-8

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Easter 2025 at New Life Church was more than a holiday—it was a declaration of hope, freedom, and victory through Jesus Christ. In this powerful message, Pastor Mike unpacks why fear is no match for resurrection power and how Jesus’ triumph over the grave changes everything for us today.

Key Theme: Jesus is King, the grave is empty, and fear has no place in the life of a believer.

From Hebrews 2:14–15 and 1 Timothy 6:15–16 to John 3:16 and Matthew 6:24, this message takes us deep into the heart of the gospel. Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead for Himself—He did it to give you the keys to life, peace, and purpose.

If you’ve been battling fear, control, shame, or anxiety, this message reminds you: Perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18). You don’t have to be your own savior. The King of Kings already conquered death and handed you the victory.

Say YES to Jesus. Pick up your keychain. Step into the Kingdom.

"Jesus gave you the keys. Why are you still living in fear?"

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What does it mean that Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34)

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor CJ dives into one of the most gut-wrenching moments of the crucifixion and shows how Jesus wasn’t just quoting Scripture—He was singing our song. In referencing Psalm 22, Jesus entered fully into the human experience of pain, doubt, and abandonment.

✨ This week’s key idea: Jesus was forsaken so we would never have to be.

Scripture References:

• Mark 15:33-37 — Jesus’ final moments on the cross

• Psalm 22 — The prophetic cry of abandonment that turns to hope

• Hebrews 4:15 — Our High Priest who empathizes with our weaknesses

You’ll be reminded that:

• Jesus didn’t just take on our sin—He experienced our suffering.

• Faith doesn't require pretending that everything is okay.

• Two things can be true at the same time: life can be hard, and God can still be good.

• If Jesus felt forsaken, it's okay if you feel that way too.

Whether your life feels like a celebration or a lament, Jesus sings with you. He has walked your road, carried your burdens, and made a way for resurrection even in your darkest moments.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or unworthy—this message is for you.

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• (00:00:00) - Palm Sunday Teaching
• (00:01:07) - Jesus' Last Prayer
• (00:02:14) - Vanilla Ice
• (00:05:56) - Choking On Eminem's "This One"
• (00:07:22) - Singing Along With The Psalms
• (00:11:32) - We Don't Like The Middle of the Story
• (00:17:56) - Jesus on the Cross
• (00:21:41) - An Appeal to the Atheists
• (00:26:51) - If There's Only One King...
• (00:32:49) - Jesus at the Prayer Wall