New Road Church

Paul Forrest
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The newest sermons from New Road Church, Liverpool.

  1. MAR 22

    A Servant Spirit

    The sermon centers on the paradox of Christian freedom: liberated from sin and legalism by Christ, believers are called not to self-indulgence but to joyful, sacrificial service. Rooted in Galatians 5, it emphasizes that true freedom is not license but the liberty to love and serve others through faith, with Christ's example of humility and self-giving on the cross as the ultimate model. The message unfolds through three key dimensions: service as the purpose of freedom, grounded in love and exemplified by Christ; service as a normal expression of godliness, demonstrated through practical acts like listening, patience, and meeting tangible needs within the church and wider community; and service as a transformative practice that strengthens relationships, blesses the individual, and glorifies God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to embrace a life of intentional, Christ-centered service that reflects the heart of the gospel.

    40 min

  2. MAR 16

    A Tale of Two Cities

    The sermon presents a powerful theological contrast between two spiritual lineages: the children of the flesh, symbolized by Hagar and the earthly Jerusalem, representing those bound by law, religious pride, and self-righteousness, and the children of promise, represented by Sarah and the heavenly Jerusalem, signifying believers united to Christ through grace alone. Drawing from Galatians 4, it emphasizes that true salvation is not derived from ancestry, religious tradition, or moral effort, but from divine promise and faith in Christ, who fulfilled the covenant of grace. The message underscores that believers, as spiritual descendants of Isaac, are free from the law's condemnation, the fear of death, and the power of sin, and are called to live in that liberty without returning to legalistic burdens. It warns against the subtle danger of 'Nomianism'—adding human rules to faith—and affirms that persecution is the expected norm for those who live godly lives in Christ, especially from religious systems that oppose the gospel. Ultimately, the believer's identity is rooted in the eternal, heavenly Jerusalem—the Church—whose mission is to bear spiritual children through the proclamation of the gospel, culminating in the full experience of God's eternal inheritance.

    42 min

  3. MAR 8

    Adoption into God's Family

    The sermon unfolds the profound truth of divine adoption as presented in Galatians 4:1–7, emphasizing that through Christ's incarnation, fulfillment of the law, and redemptive death, believers are no longer enslaved to the elemental principles of the world but are adopted as sons and daughters of God. This adoption is both a legal declaration and a transformative reality, marked by the indwelling Holy Spirit who cries 'Abba, Father'—a personal, intimate relationship that redefines identity, status, and destiny. The preacher underscores that adoption grants not only present grace, forgiveness, and spiritual kinship within the family of God, but also the future hope of resurrection and eternal inheritance, culminating in glorified transformation when Christ returns. The message is both pastoral and urgent, warning against regression into legalistic or worldly patterns while affirming that true faith is evidenced by the Spirit's presence, love, and the assurance of sonship, which secures believers forever in God's eternal family.

    52 min

  4. MAR 3

    Promise not Law

    The sermon centers on the enduring supremacy of God's promise to Abraham over the Mosaic Law, emphasizing that salvation has always been by faith, not by works. It argues that the Law, given 430 years after the Abrahamic covenant, was not a replacement but a temporary guardian designed to reveal sin and lead people to Christ, fulfilling its purpose until the promised Offspring—Jesus—arrived. The sermon affirms that the Law, though good and holy, could never grant life or justification, and that the Ten Commandments are not a separate moral code but an integral part of the unified Mosaic covenant, now fulfilled and superseded by the new covenant in Christ. Through the Spirit, believers are united with Christ, becoming sons and daughters of God and joint heirs with Him, transcending all earthly divisions in a new spiritual reality where identity and inheritance are rooted not in law but in divine promise.

    34 min

  5. FEB 23

    A Cursed Saviour

    The sermon centers on the profound truth that Christ bore the curse of the law on behalf of humanity, fulfilling God's justice while extending mercy through substitution. Drawing from Galatians 3, it emphasizes that no one can be justified by the law, as all are under its curse due to sin, which predates the Mosaic law and extends to all people, Jew and Gentile alike. Christ's crucifixion—specifically His being hanged on a tree—was not a random act of violence but a divinely ordained means of taking upon Himself the curse due to sinners, making Him a cursed object in God's sight so that believers might receive the blessing of Abraham and the promised Spirit. The sermon underscores that this substitution was necessary for God to remain just while justifying the ungodly, and it highlights the paradox of Christ being both the instrument of divine judgment and the source of salvation, as illustrated by the bronze serpent in the wilderness. Ultimately, the cross is not a source of embarrassment but the very heart of the gospel, where the cursed Savior becomes the blessed Redeemer, and believers, empowered by the Spirit, can now confess Him as Lord.

    40 min

  6. FEB 16

    Sons of Abraham

    The sermon centers on the foundational truth that salvation has always been by faith alone, not by works of the law, as demonstrated through the life of Abraham, the father of faith. Drawing from Galatians 3, it argues that Abraham's righteousness was credited to him not through obedience to the law, circumcision, or sacrifice, but solely through his belief in God's promise, making faith the timeless basis of justification. Pastor Paul emphasizes that true spiritual descendants of Abraham are not defined by ethnicity or lineage, but by faith, affirming that Gentiles like the Galatians are equally heirs to the promise. The sermon further reveals that the gospel—though not in its full New Testament form—was preached to Abraham in the promise of blessing to all nations, pointing forward to Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection, which were foreshadowed in Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and his trust in God's power over death. Ultimately, the message is that the same faith that justified Abraham justifies believers today, and that the entire biblical narrative, from Genesis to Romans, testifies to one eternal gospel: salvation through faith in Christ alone.

    40 min

  7. FEB 8

    Union with Christ

    The sermon centers on the profound truth of union with Christ, illustrated through Paul's confrontation with Peter in Antioch, where hypocrisy in maintaining Jewish customs undermined the gospel of grace. It emphasizes that justification comes not through adherence to the law, but through faith in Christ, resulting in a radical transformation in which believers are spiritually crucified, buried, and raised with Him. This union is not merely symbolic but a real, transformative reality in which the old self dies and Christ lives in the believer, leading to a new life marked by spiritual renewal, freedom from sin's bondage, and a vital connection to all fellow believers. The sermon underscores that this union, rooted in Christ's death and resurrection, is the foundation of salvation, enabling believers to live in obedience, resist sin through divine power, and look forward to eternal glory when Christ returns. Ultimately, it calls for a life set on heavenly things, where identity and destiny are inseparably bound to Christ.

    39 min

  8. FEB 1

    Freedom in Christ

    The sermon centers on the profound freedom found in Christ, illustrated through Paul's journey to Jerusalem and his defense of the gospel to the Gentiles, emphasizing that true liberty is not license but liberation from sin, Satan, fear of death, a corrupted conscience, and a fallen will. Though the natural person is bound by these chains, Christ's atoning sacrifice on Calvary breaks every fetter, enabling a transformed life marked by a renewed will, a clear conscience, and joyful service to God. This freedom, secured by Christ's victory over death and the devil, is not an invitation to self-indulgence but a release into faithful discipleship, where believers willingly submit to Christ as their new Master, embracing a life of purpose, obedience, and spiritual joy. The message is both convicting and comforting, calling the church to guard this freedom from legalistic encroachments while living out its true purpose in worship and service.

    37 min
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The newest sermons from New Road Church, Liverpool.

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  • Creator
    Paul Forrest
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © New Road Church
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    New Road Church