Newbreak Church

Newbreak Church

Here at Newbreak Church, we exist to connect people with God through authentic relationships to serve communities. This podcast features messages from Pastor Markus Witherspoon and our speaking team. For more info, visit us online at: https://newbreak.church If you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/card Are you ready to take a next step in your faith or with Newbreak: https://newbreak.church/courses/next-steps/ We have Church Online for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kids Your giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.churchcenter.com/giving/donations Ready to find your God given purpose? Then join our Online Discovering Your Pathway course: https://newbreak.church/dyp​​​​​​​​​​​ Download the sermon notes for today’s message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes

  1. May 11

    I AM, Beyond Sunday / Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    May 11, 2026 In Episode 2 of Beyond Sunday, the Pastors from Newbreak Church reflect on the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John and what they reveal about His identity, character, and invitation to trust Him more deeply. The conversation gets personal as the hosts talk honestly about anxiety, control, burnout, suffering, and the daily challenge of surrendering things to God. They explore how Jesus meets people not through perfection or appearances, but through humility, grace, and transformation. The episode also features an unforgettable baptism testimony from Caesar, a Marine officer who shares how hitting rock bottom led him to fully surrender his life to Christ. His vulnerable story becomes a moving reminder that God can redeem anyone’s story. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or spiritually hungry, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and hope for what it looks like to follow Jesus beyond Sunday. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

    1h 9m
  2. May 11

    I AM, Part 6 / The Vine / John 15:1-8 Pastor JoAnn Johnson & Dr. Nicci Witherspoon

    May 10, 2026 Lasting personal change and spiritual growth come from staying deeply connected to Jesus, the “true vine.” As God lovingly prunes harmful patterns and shapes our thoughts, we are called to actively examine the “fruit” of our lives—our behaviors, words, and attitudes—and allow His Spirit to transform us from the inside out. Through consistent spiritual practices and reliance on God as the source of life, believers can experience real change, becoming healthier, more Christlike, and fruitful in their relationships. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

    57 min
  3. May 4

    I AM, Part 5 /The Way, Truth, Life /John 13:31-14:17 Pastor Jared Johnson

    May 3, 2026 When life feels uncertain—when we’re anxious, confused, or lost—Jesus doesn’t just point us to a path, he says, “I am the way.” He claims to be the truth in a world full of opinions, and the life that nothing else can give. Christianity isn’t about what works for you—it’s about what’s true. And if Jesus is who he says he is, then following him doesn’t just promise heaven later, it gives purpose, peace, and new life right now. Through Jesus, we move forward with hope. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

    39 min
  4. Apr 27

    I AM, Part 4 / Door of the Sheep / Good Shepherd / John 10:1-21 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    April 26, 2026 Jesus doesn’t just offer advice for life, He offers Himself as the Door and the Good Shepherd. In a world full of competing voices, false promises, and anxious fears, we need to ask ourselves one powerful question: whose voice am I following? Christ leads, protects, and lays down His life so we can experience the freedom, security, and fullness our souls are searching for. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

    46 min
  5. Apr 22

    I AM, Part 3 / The Light of the World / John 8:1-12 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    April 19, 2026 Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” revealing that He alone can expose darkness and lead us into true life. Darkness is not only around us but often hidden within us through pain, sin, shame, and the things we try to conceal. Yet instead of condemnation, Jesus offers forgiveness, healing, and the freedom to walk openly in His light. As we follow Him daily, His light transforms us and begins to shine through us into the lives of others. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.

    43 min

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Here at Newbreak Church, we exist to connect people with God through authentic relationships to serve communities. This podcast features messages from Pastor Markus Witherspoon and our speaking team. For more info, visit us online at: https://newbreak.church If you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/card Are you ready to take a next step in your faith or with Newbreak: https://newbreak.church/courses/next-steps/ We have Church Online for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kids Your giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.churchcenter.com/giving/donations Ready to find your God given purpose? Then join our Online Discovering Your Pathway course: https://newbreak.church/dyp​​​​​​​​​​​ Download the sermon notes for today’s message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes

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