Grow: God’s Plan for Growing

John 6:16-21 records the miracle of Jesus walking on water. Jesus tells his disciples, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Pastor Lee McDerment teaches on Jesus’ control over the chaos of our world and how believing in Jesus is the key to overcoming fear.  John 6:16-21 records the miracle of Jesus walking on water. Jesus tells his disciples, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Pastor Lee McDerment teaches on Jesus’ control over the chaos of our world and how believing in Jesus is the key to overcoming fear. 

John 5:1-18 records the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Jesus asks a man, an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” Pastor Clayton King explores why we sometimes get stuck in our circumstances, but when we believe in Jesus, we can have a full and free life in His name. John 5:1-18 records the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Jesus asks a man, an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” Pastor Clayton King explores why we sometimes get stuck in our circumstances, but when we believe in Jesus, we can have a full and free life in His name.

In John 4:43-54, Jesus challenges an official with these words: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” We all want to see miraculous things happen in our lives. But will we believe Jesus, even if we don’t get our miracle? In this message, Pastor Brad Cooper explores what it means to have unwavering faith.  In John 4:43-54, Jesus challenges an official with these words: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” We all want to see miraculous things happen in our lives. But will we believe Jesus, even if we don’t get our miracle? In this message, Pastor Brad Cooper explores what it means to have unwavering faith. 

Jesus’ first sign, recorded in John 2:1-11, accomplishes more than simply rescuing a couple from social embarrassment. When water miraculously turns to wine, Jesus signals His identity as Messiah. In this message, Pastor Dan Lian explores the abundant life of Christ possible when we believe. Jesus’ first sign, recorded in John 2:1-11, accomplishes more than simply rescuing a couple from social embarrassment. When water miraculously turns to wine, Jesus signals His identity as Messiah. In this message, Pastor Dan Lian explores the abundant life of Christ possible when we believe.

Wherever we find ourselves, there’s always another step to take in our growth. In week five of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper unpacks the commitment necessary to move from simply curious to a cultivated and commissioned follower of Christ. Are you committed to Jesus and his Church?  Wherever we find ourselves, there’s always another step to take in our growth. In week five of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper unpacks the commitment necessary to move from simply curious to a cultivated and commissioned follower of Christ. Are you committed to Jesus and his Church? 

Jesus commanded us to love one another. In week four of “Grow,” Pastor Lee McDerment teaches how our Family Values help us express love for God, each other, and the world. We express the love we have for one another in tangible ways such as serving, giving, and fellowship.  Jesus commanded us to love one another. In week four of “Grow,” Pastor Lee McDerment teaches how our Family Values help us express love for God, each other, and the world. We express the love we have for one another in tangible ways such as serving, giving, and fellowship. 

If we want to change the world, we must first invite God to change us. In week three of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper unpacks the practical disciplines of spiritual growth. Spiritual disciples are only a trellis for our personal growth; we must invite others into the process.   If we want to change the world, we must first invite God to change us. In week three of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper unpacks the practical disciplines of spiritual growth. Spiritual disciples are only a trellis for our personal growth; we must invite others into the process.  

Our church is a unique expression of God’s heart for growth. In week two of “Grow,” Pastor Lee McDerment shares the journey of NewSpring Church and our vision to see everyone everywhere in an everyday relationship with Jesus.  Our church is a unique expression of God’s heart for growth. In week two of “Grow,” Pastor Lee McDerment shares the journey of NewSpring Church and our vision to see everyone everywhere in an everyday relationship with Jesus. 

Christians grow through connection to Jesus and his body. In week one of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper helps us understand what it means to abide in Jesus and bear fruit as we are cultivated through the local church. Christians grow through connection to Jesus and his body. In week one of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper helps us understand what it means to abide in Jesus and bear fruit as we are cultivated through the local church.

Pastor Lee McDerment challenges us with NewSpring’s namesake passage, Isaiah 43:18-19, to make peace with our past, perceive what God is doing in the present, and step confidently into the future.  Pastor Lee McDerment challenges us with NewSpring’s namesake passage, Isaiah 43:18-19, to make peace with our past, perceive what God is doing in the present, and step confidently into the future.