NewStories 2025

As we enter the season of Lent, Pastor Tom Kang kicks off a new six-week series, Journey to Jerusalem. Examining Luke 9, we look at three brief encounters Jesus has as He resolutely sets His face toward the cross.Often, our spiritual lives stall not because we aim too high, but because we "fly too low"—weighed down by a desire for comfort, the illusion of control, or a constant glance backward. This message challenges us to examine the excuses we use to delay fully following Jesus.What has an unhealthy grip on you? Join us in observing Lent not as a punishment, but as a deliberate season of fasting and intentional formation to make room for the Holy Spirit.

In the powerful conclusion of our "Falling Hope" series, Pastor Tom Kang contrasts the paths of Peter and Judas—showing us the vital difference between worldly regret and godly repentance.Pastor Tom also addresses the tension between grace and justice, using recent headlines regarding the Epstein files to illustrate that true restoration requires accountability. He reminds us that grace without honesty is merely a cover-up, and that the Gospel demands both mercy for the repentant and justice for the vulnerable.Join us as we learn to stop hiding and step into the redeeming light of Jesus, who meets us in our failure, not to shame us, but to restore us.

In this message, Pastor Tom Kang unpacks the life of the Apostle Peter as part of our "Falling Short" series. Peter was known for his boldness, yet his desire for control often led to failure. Pastor Tom invites us to examine our own tendency to play the "I am" game with God—trying to force outcomes rather than trusting in His sovereignty.Join us as we explore how Jesus meets our failures not with condemnation, but with restoration, challenging us to put down our swords and rely on His grace.

In this thought-provoking message, Rev. Dr. J.R. Briggs invites us to take an honest look at the metrics we use to measure our worth. In a culture obsessed with external achievements, it’s easy to feel like we are constantly falling short.Drawing from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, Dr. J.R. Briggs challenges us to shift our focus from societal definitions of success—like money and prestige—to a deeper understanding of stewardship and grace. He unpacks the truth that spiritual maturity isn’t about what we accomplish, but about the posture of our hearts.Join us as we explore how to release the pressure of performance and embrace our true identity: one that is received, not achieved.

In this message, Pastor Tom explores how we can find hope and a second chance even in our deepest failures. Whether it’s a sudden fall or gradual burnout, we all face the gap between our public image and inner truth. Drawing from biblical narratives and real-world examples, we learn that failure is not final and that healing begins when we bring our hidden struggles into the light. Join NewStory as we embrace God’s grace and begin a transformative journey toward redemption and true restoration.

SELAHIn a world that never stops moving, Selah is our invitation to pause.To slow down.To reflect.To pray.To worship without rushing the moment.This is a service where we create space for God to meet us right where we are. Not striving. Not performing. Just present.If your soul has been carrying more than words can express, this morning is for you.Come and rest in His presence.Come and linger.Come and be still.

Peace is often defined as the absence of conflict, but the biblical picture goes deeper: wholeness, completeness, Shalom.In this episode, Pastor Tom Kang offers a brief setup on the kind of peace Jesus gives, peace in the storm, not just after it. Then we share a 10 minute guided prayer led by Father Michael Sparrow, rooted in a historic Christian practice that helps us surrender anxious thoughts, a divided heart, our past, and our future to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.If your life feels scattered or heavy, this is a simple way to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to the presence of God.Listen and pray: newstorychurch.com/prayerforpeace

As we begin a new year, Pastor Johnny Baker invites us to refocus on what matters most: loving God and loving others.Through Scripture and personal stories, this sermon reminds us of Jesus’ greatest commandment and challenges us to live out our faith with intention in a distracted and divided world.A timely message for anyone seeking a deeper, more meaningful walk with God in the year ahead.

NewStories are real testimonies of faith, healing, and life change from the NewStory Church community. Each story reflects how God is still at work in ordinary lives, writing new chapters filled with hope and grace.Watch, reflect, and be encouraged by the stories God is writing among us.More stories are added each year as God continues to write new stories.Learn more or share your own story athttps://newstories.church

In this message, Pastor Drew Hyun shares a timely message from the book of Haggai, calling us to pause, reflect, and realign our priorities. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and his work with Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Pastor Drew explores what it means to integrate faith, emotional health, and daily life.This conversation invites both long-time believers and those exploring faith to consider the prophetic call to “give careful thought to your ways,” reminding us that true spiritual maturity begins when our hearts, habits, and priorities are centered on God.