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  1. When My Christian Liberties Run Over Your Traditions - Joe Dillon, Guest Preacher 05 24 26

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    When My Christian Liberties Run Over Your Traditions - Joe Dillon, Guest Preacher 05 24 26

    In 1 Cor. 11, Paul addresses 2 culturally charged issues in Corinth: head coverings and conduct at the Lord's Supper. The early church was learning how to live out their newfound Christian liberties in a culture where certain practices carried deep social meaning. Paul's concern was not preserving traditions for their own sake, but ensuring that nothing distracted from the Gospel. He touches on 3 key principles: avoiding sexual confusion by honoring God's design of male and female as equal yet complementary, understanding headship as transformed servant leadership where all Christians submit to one another, and exercising wisdom and sensitivity so personal freedoms do not overshadow the Good News. Paul then rebukes the Corinthians for turning the Lord's Supper into a selfish and divisive gathering rather than a remembrance of the price Christ paid for our salvation. Paul calls Christians to approach the table with humility, reverence, self-examination, and consideration for one another as members of Christ's body. The chapter highlights a tension Christians still face today: standing firm in God's Truth while engaging culture in a way that points people to Christ. In a reactionary age, believers are often tempted to elevate opinions and preferences above the Gospel itself (especially through social media). Paul reminds the Church to be marked by humility, thoughtfulness, unity, and sacrificial love, trusting that God alone changes hearts, and traditions will follow.

    55 min
  2. One: The Pattern of Idolatry - Ryan Smith - Guest Preacher 05 17 26

    May 18

    One: The Pattern of Idolatry - Ryan Smith - Guest Preacher 05 17 26

    In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul uses Israel's wilderness failures to warn the Corinthians against idolatry and divided allegiance. Despite God's provision, Israel fell into sin through apathy, grumbling, testing God, embodied sin, and warped will - a slow drift away from spiritual formation. The ancient Corinthians faced competing forces that challenged their union with God: sex, health, and empire being the most common. We face similar temptations today, often compartmentalizing our spiritual union with sin that may not feel wrong initially but can become idolatrous over time. Yet God is always faithful - no temptation is uncommon, and He always provides an escape. Sin is not like gravity; we are not powerless. The call is to maintain koinonia (partnership, participation, communion, fellowship, and contribution) with Christ through practices like daily reflection, sharing what God is doing, and creating space (a trellis) for God's presence.

    47 min
  3. One: Run to Win - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 10 26

    May 11

    One: Run to Win - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 10 26

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul shows a radical willingness to surrender his personal rights if it means more people can hear and respond to the gospel. Rather than demanding comfort, status, or freedom, he chooses sacrifice for the sake of mission. Paul stays completely anchored to the truth of Jesus while remaining flexible in how he connects with different people — becoming “all things to all people” so that some might be saved. This challenges the mindset of our culture, which tells us to protect our rights, prioritize ourselves, and expect others to adapt to us. The kingdom of God often works upside down: true freedom is found not in insisting on our way, but in laying ourselves down for the good of others and the glory of Christ.

    40 min
  4. One: Liberty and Love - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 03 26

    May 3

    One: Liberty and Love - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 03 26

    In 1 Corinthians 8, and again in the latter part of chapter 10, Paul addresses how believers should handle areas of Christian freedom, particularly when their choices affect others. He warns that knowledge alone can lead to pride, but love is what truly builds up the community of faith. Not all believers share the same understanding or maturity, and exercising freedom without care can wound their conscience. Because of this, Paul calls believers to see their liberty through the lens of love rather than personal rights. Ultimately, following Christ means being willing to limit our freedoms when necessary for the spiritual good of others.

    37 min
  5. One: Singleness and Marriage - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 26 26

    Apr 28

    One: Singleness and Marriage - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 26 26

    In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul teaches that both singleness and marriage are gifts from God, each with unique purpose and dignity. Singleness is not a lesser or “JV” version of the Christian life, but a powerful calling that allows for undivided devotion to the Lord. Marriage, likewise, is a sacred gift that reflects the covenant love between Christ and His church. Rather than elevating one over the other, Scripture calls us to see both as essential in God’s kingdom mission. Ultimately, whether single or married, our identity and fulfillment are found in Jesus, not in our relationship status.

    46 min

  6. Apr 21

    One: Glorify God with Your Body - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 19 26

    In this passage, Paul challenges the Corinthian believers to reject the idea that what they do with their bodies is disconnected from their spiritual health. He teaches that believers are united with Christ, meaning their physical actions carry spiritual significance. Sexual sin is uniquely serious because it involves the body in a way that contradicts that union. Instead of viewing the body as their own, Christians are called to see it as God’s dwelling place. Sex is a good gift from God to be enjoyed in the covenant of marriage between husband and wife. In light of the price Jesus paid, the right response is to glorify God with both body and soul.

    49 min
  7. Matthew 1:18–25 | What’s His Name? - Daniel Dixon, Guest Preacher 04 12 26

    Apr 13

    Matthew 1:18–25 | What’s His Name? - Daniel Dixon, Guest Preacher 04 12 26

    In Matthew 1:18–25, we see that God does not leave the identity of His Son up for interpretation – He names Him. The angel announces two names that reveal the heart of the gospel: Jesus, meaning “The Lord saves,” and Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” These names show us not only who Jesus is, but what He has come to do. Jesus came to save us from our sins, and He came to be with us. In a world where we often define ourselves by labels, performance, or circumstances, God gives us clarity through the name of His Son. The names of Jesus are God’s way of declaring His love and inviting us to trust Him fully.

    35 min
  8. Easter 2026: Raised - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 05 26

    Apr 7

    Easter 2026: Raised - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 05 26

    This Easter, the apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 15 that the gospel is first a proclamation to be received, not advice to be achieved. He anchors our faith in real historical events, Jesus’ death for our sins, His burial, and His resurrection according to the Scriptures. Paul then points to compelling proof, highlighting numerous eyewitnesses whose lives were forever changed by encountering the risen Christ. Finally, he shows us the power of the resurrection through his own story, where grace transformed him from a persecutor into a passionate apostle. Easter isn’t just something to believe intellectually but a reality that invites us to receive grace and experience a changed life!

    36 min
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Weekly sermons from New Life Church in Asheville, NC.

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    New Life Church - Asheville, NC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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