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New Beginnings Christian Fellowship

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Sep 15

September 13, 2026

God did not create you to sit back; He built you to move forward. Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16–20 God has built His church to move toward people, not away from them. Jesus Sends Us Under His Absolute Authority I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee…. Matthew 28:16 When they saw him, they worshiped him but some of the doubted? Matthew 28:17 We Reach People Where They Already Are …baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you... Matthew 28:19-20 Saved people reach people We Reach People Who Reach People (Multiplication) And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Three Simple Steps We are built to reach people who reach their city by making disciples who make disciples. 1. Identify: Write down the name or initials of your ONE .2. Intercede: Set a daily alarm on your phone for 11:28 AM every day this week reminding you of Matthew 11:28 to pause for 30 seconds and pray for God to soften their heart.3. Invite / Initiate: Send them one simple text message. Ask how they are doing, offer to buy them a coffee or let them know you're thinking about them.
Sep 15

September 6, 2026

God Restores You So You Can Run Again Then the Lord told him, “Go back the same way you came, and travel to the wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint Hazael to be king of Aram. Then anoint Jehu grandson of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from the town of Abel-meholah to replace you as my prophet.” 1 king 19:15-16 God Interrupts Your Field So, Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, and said to him, “First let me go and kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you!” Elijah replied, “Go on back, but think about what I have done to you.” So,Elisha returned to his oxen and slaughtered them. He used the wood from the plow to build a fire to roast their flesh. He passed around the meat to the townspeople, and they all ate. Then he went with Elijah as his assistant. 1 King 19:19-21 We Must Remember the Power Isn't in the Person; It’s in the Presence When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal… Then Elijah folded his cloak together and struck the water with it. The river divided, and the two of them went across on dry ground! When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away.” And Elisha replied, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor.” “You have asked a difficult thing,” Elijah replied. “If you see me when I am taken from you, then you will get your request. But if not, then you won’t.” As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” And he saw him no more. He picked up Elijah’s cloak… and struck the water with it… The river divided, and Elisha went across. 2 Kings 2:8-14 "Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?" 2 Kings 2:14b
Sep 15

August 30, 2026

God meets you where you actually are not where you pretend to be Spiritual Victories Don’t Make You Immune to Spiritual Battles When Ahab got home, he told Jezebel everything Elijah had done, including the way he had killed all the prophets of Baal. So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: “May the gods strike me and even kill me if by this time tomorrow I have not killed you just as you killed them.” Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.” 1 Kings 19:1-4 When you’re burnt out, your feelings will lie to you. God meets you where you actually are not where you pretend to be. God Cares for Your Soul Before He Corrects Your Situation Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!” He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again. Then the angel of the Lord came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.” So he got up and ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength to travel forty days and forty nights to Mount Sinai, the mountain of God. 1 Kings 19:5-8 God meets you where you actually are not where you pretend to be God Speaks in a Whisper Because He Wants You Close There he came to a cave, where he spent the night. But the Lord said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave... Then the Lord told him, “Go back the same way you came... anoint Elisha to replace you as my prophet… Yet I will preserve 7,000 others in Israel who have never bowed down to Baal!” 1 Kings 19:9-18 "Let those who long to die leave God to choose the day; else they may miss the horses and chariots of fire." F.B. Meyer God will always meet you where you actually are not where you pretend to be.
Aug 31

August 23, 2026

Elijah was a man with a nature just like ours. James 5:17a I am tired of living torn between two worlds. Elijah comes near to all the people and says, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. 1 Kings 18:21 …And the people did not answer him a word. 1 Kings 18:21c I am tired of living torn between two worlds. I will stop trusting things that can never love me back. Elijah says to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord, but Baal’s prophets are 450 men. Let two bulls be given to us, and let them choose one bull for themselves and cut it in pieces and lay it on the wood, but put no fire to it. And I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood and put no fire to it. And you call upon the name of your god, and I will call upon the name of the Lord, and the God who answers by fire, he is God.” And all the people answered, “It is well spoken.” Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first, for you are many, and call upon the name of your god, but put no fire to it.” And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made. And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god! Either he is deep in thought, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened! And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention. 1 Kings 18:22-29 ….But there was no voice. 1 Kings 18:26 And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god! Either he is deep in thought, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened!” 1 Kings 18:27 …No one answered; no one paid attention. 1 Kings 18:29 False gods always demand more and deliver less. I will stop trusting things that can never love me back. I am placing my whole life on the altar. Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that had been thrown down. Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came, saying, “Israel shall be your name,” and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the Lord. And he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two seahs of seed. 1 Kings 18:30–35 And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” 1 Kings 18:36 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, “The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God!” 1 Kings 18:38-39 “THE LORD, HE IS GOD! THE LORD, HE IS GOD!” 1 Kings 18:39 Weekly Challenge 1 Identify your competing god. 2 Stop negotiating with your Creator – Lord, what area of my life have I not fully placed under Your authority?
Aug 17

August 16, 2026

Grace received must become grace expressed! People Should Experience Jesus Before They Hear Your Opinions Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Titus 3:1-2 Represent, don't react! Never Forget Who You Used to Be For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. Titus 3:3 Mercy Changes How We Treat Messy People But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 ...being justified by his grace. Titus 3:7 Good Works Are Evidence of Salvation; Not the Cause of Salvation The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. Titus 3: 8–11 Challenge for the Week • Conduct a "Neighbor Audit" & Do One Hidden Act of Generosity • Pray This Simple Prayer Every Single Morning: “Lord, help someone experience You through me today.”
Aug 10

August 9, 2026

But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 My Ordinary Routine Is My Primary Pulpit 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. Titus 2:2 3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. 4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children. Titus 2:3-4 5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. Titus 2:5 6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. 7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. 9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back 10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way. Titus 2:6-10 I am not an island. Someone is Always Watching the Pattern of My Influence. I Am Soaked in Grace So I No Longer Have to Strain for Approval 11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. Titus 2:11-12 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. Titus 2:14 I Am Anchored in an Eternal Hope That Directs My Today 5...so they will not bring shame on the word of God. 8...so those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. 10Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.” Titus 2:5, 8, 10 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. Titus 2:13 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say. Titus 2:15 Action Steps • CONNECT • COMMIT • PRACTICE
Aug 3

August 2, 2026

The Gospel isn’t just something we believe; it’s something people should be able to see. Titus 1:1-16 Private Integrity Precedes Public Influence 5 …to complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you. Titus 1:5 6 An elder must live a blameless life... Titus 1:6a He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. Titus 1:6b 7 A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. Titus 1:7 Healthy Leadership Starts with Healthy Living must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. Titus 1:9 10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. Titus 1:10 Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons. This saying is true. Titus 1:12b-13a What We Tolerate Today Becomes Who We Are Tomorrow …reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth. Titus 1 13b-14. 15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Titus 1:15 16 Such people claim they know God but they deny him by the way they live. Titus 1:16 God Wants Your Heart More Than Your Image Weekly Challenge o Spend 15 min each day letting God search your heart: • 5 Minutes of Silence • 5 Minutes of Scripture • 5 Minutes of Soul-Searching o Second: Ask one trusted person: "Where do you see God wanting to grow me right now?"
Jul 28

July 26, 2026

My heart naturally loves grace as a shield but demands justice as a sword. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time. Jonah 3:1 Yet forty days and Nineveh will be overthrown. Jonah 3:4b The people of Nineveh believed God. Jonah 3:5 Who knows? God may turn and relent. Jonah 3:9b But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. Jonah 4:1 I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live. Jonah 4:2b (Exodus 34:6) A right theology can easily mask a ruthless and unmerciful heart. 9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” “It is,” he said. “And I’m so angry I wish I were dead.”10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals? Jonah 4:9-11 Who is the Nineveh in your life right now? Should I not pity Nineveh? Jonah 4:11c To experience the fullness of God's grace I must release my grip on human fairness. Weekly Challenge: • Identify Your Nineveh • Pray for Rain

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