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If all the sound in your life suddenly stopped, would you feel peace or would you feel panic? You'll discover why doing for God without being with God is a surefire path to burnout, and how silence before the Lord can transform your spiritual life. Through the story of Elijah's crash after his greatest spiritual victory, you can expect to understand why cultivating a deep inner life with God matters more than all your spiritual activity combined. You'll be challenged to spend five minutes in silence with God each day this week and pay attention to what surfaces when the noise finally quiets. Passages in this message: 1 Kings 19:1-10 Galatians 2:20 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if sharing your faith didn't have to feel awkward or forced, but could happen naturally through everyday conversations? You'll discover how ordinary people can authentically share Jesus with friends, family, and coworkers by learning to listen to their stories, share your own story, and point to God's story. Rather than feeling like you need all the answers or a polished presentation, you can expect practical encouragement to simply see people the way Jesus sees them and be faithful with your "one person" this week. This approach makes the vision of reaching zero unchanged people feel both possible and personal. Passages in this message: Matthew 9:35-36 Matthew 9:37 Matthew 10 Acts 17 John 9 Acts 22 Acts 26 Matthew 9 John 4 1 Corinthians 3 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

Have you ever wondered if the small things you do for God's kingdom really matter? Through the story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, you'll discover how God multiplies our faithful "penny moments" into something far greater than we could imagine. You can expect to be challenged to move beyond just loving the idea of serving to actually taking action, and you'll learn that God's ultimate mission isn't about buildings or programs—it's always about people. By the end, you'll be invited to identify who God is calling you to serve and be commissioned to step into that calling with confidence that only God can do something big with the small things you offer Him. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 4:6 Nehemiah 6:15-16 Nehemiah 8:8-10 1 Peter 2:4-5 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

Can your "yes" to God's calling survive what comes next? Every compelling story requires conflict to move forward, and the same is true for the callings God places on our lives. You'll discover how to fight back against the voices of opposition—both external critics and the inner voice of self-doubt—that threaten to derail what God has put before you. Through Nehemiah's example, you'll learn the power of remembering who God is and what He's done as the key to continuing faithfully in your calling. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 4:1-3 Nehemiah 4:10-11 Nehemiah 4:13-15 1 John 3:19-20 Luke 22:19-20 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if the church doesn't have a volunteer problem, but a passion problem? You'll discover what truly ignites zeal for God's mission by looking at how an entire community came together to rebuild Jerusalem's wall in just 52 days. You can expect to explore three key elements that fuel passion for serving: pursuing a vision too big to accomplish without God, developing deep conviction that the work must be done, and finding your own specific section to own. Through the story of Nehemiah, you'll be challenged to discover the kingdom version of your life and legacy. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 3:1-5 Nehemiah 3:20 Nehemiah 4:6 Nehemiah 2:20 Nehemiah 6:15 John 2:17 Ephesians 4:16 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if the complaint you can't shake is actually the calling you can't ignore? Through the story of Nehemiah, you'll discover how God uses holy discontent—complaints driven by compassion for others rather than personal preferences—to reveal your unique calling in the church. You'll learn the difference between consumer complaints and kingdom complaints, and why serving faithfully often means showing up when it's boring, hard, or inconvenient. Expect to be challenged to move from spiritual bystanding to active participation in God's mission. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 1:3-11 Matthew 20:26-28 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

How much of your life are you wasting aiming at someone else's target? You'll discover why the tenth commandment about coveting reveals one of the most painful human experiences—unmet desire—and how it shows up in comparison, jealousy, and restless craving. You can expect to learn three practical steps to redirect your desires toward the only One who can truly satisfy them, and understand why repentance isn't just a feeling but a decision to turn in a new direction with the Spirit's help. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:17 Numbers 11 Proverbs 13:12 Romans 6:4 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if stealing is less about taking stuff and more about not trusting God? You'll discover how the eighth commandment challenges us to examine our hearts and move from a posture of taking to one of generous giving. You can expect to understand how comparison and entitlement lead to justifying theft—whether it's time, relationships, or even withholding your spiritual gifts from the church. By the end, you'll be inspired to live with open hands rather than closed fists, becoming known as someone who gives rather than takes. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:1-17 Ephesians 4:28 Luke 19:1-10 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if adultery doesn't start in the bedroom, but in small choices you're making right now? You'll discover the nine subtle steps that lead down the path to adultery—an erosion, not an explosion—and learn how to protect your marriage with clear boundaries before it's too late. Whether you're guarding your future, healing from betrayal, or seeking restoration after failure, you can expect to encounter the powerful truth that Jesus can restore what sin erodes. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-30 Proverbs 5:3-23 Matthew 5:32 Matthew 19:9 John 8:1-11 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What lies have been repeated so often in your life that you've started accepting them as truth? You'll discover that the ninth commandment isn't simply about not lying—it's about refusing to bear false witness against your neighbor, which means not distorting reality through gossip, half-truths, or manipulating stories to protect yourself. You can expect to learn how false witness leads to violence against others and how Jesus, the only innocent man who faced false witnesses, sets us free to use our words to liberate rather than condemn. Through understanding this commandment, you'll be challenged to examine where you might be bearing false witness and how the gospel empowers you to speak truth that sets people free. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:16 Psalm 33:16-17 Deuteronomy 19:15-21 1 Kings 21 John 18:37 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What if the thing that leads to murder actually lives inside each of us? You'll discover how the commandment "do not murder" goes far deeper than outward actions—it reaches into the anger, bitterness, and resentment we harbor in our hearts. Through the story of King Ahab and Naboth, you'll see how unchecked anger can lead to devastating consequences, even when we're not directly involved. You can expect to be challenged to identify broken relationships in your life and take steps toward genuine reconciliation and forgiveness. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:13 Genesis 1:27 Psalm 139 Matthew 19 James 1 1 Timothy 5 1 Kings 21:4 Matthew 5:21-22 Matthew 5:23-24 Ephesians 4 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

What would a commercial about God look like if His name wasn't attached—just His reputation as seen through your life? You'll discover why God's name matters so profoundly and what it means to carry it well in everyday moments. You can expect to understand the third commandment beyond just avoiding certain words, learning instead how to represent God's character faithfully in your workplace, family, and secret places. Through the story of Jesus declaring "I AM" and a marathon runner who refused to quit, you'll be challenged to examine where you need to reclaim the weight and honor of the name you carry. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:7 John 8:58-59 Genesis 2 (referenced) Genesis 3 (referenced) Malachi 1:11 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21 2 Corinthians 5:20 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

How can two people look at the same family history and see completely different stories? You'll discover what it truly means to honor your father and mother—not through denial or contempt, but by humanizing them with honesty about both joy and sorrow. You can expect to learn how honor looks different from idolizing or demonizing, and how the church creates a new family where spiritual fathers and mothers invest in the next generation. This explores the call to build a culture of honor that transforms family wounds into legacy through the power of Christ. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:12 Matthew 15 Ezekiel 22 Ephesians 6 Romans 12 1 Samuel 4:18 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

Why does rest feel so rebellious in our culture, and what does our struggle with Sabbath reveal about what we truly believe about God? You'll discover how Sabbath isn't just another religious rule to follow, but a weekly declaration of freedom—freedom from the lie that your worth is tied to your productivity. You can expect to understand how God instituted Sabbath as a rhythm of grace from the very beginning, how religious legalism distorted it, and how Jesus came to restore it as a doorway into God's mercy and love. You'll be challenged to create practical rhythms of rest that demonstrate your trust is fully in God, not in your own striving. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:8-11 Deuteronomy 5 Luke 6:1-11 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi

Are you worshiping a false version of the true God? You'll discover how the second commandment isn't just about avoiding idols—it's about refusing to shape God into an image that serves your purposes. You can expect to examine the ways you might be seeking Jesus plus something else (success, family, affirmation, or performance) rather than surrendering to who He truly is. Through the story of the golden calf and a father's tender moment with his son, you'll be challenged to drop your "red objects" and reach for the Father who is already reaching for you. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:4-5 Genesis 1 Genesis 3 Exodus 32 John 1:14 Colossians 1:15-20 Romans 5:8 John 16 Psalm 23 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from New Life! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Newlifewayland.org/connect JOIN THE MOVEMENT: New Life Wayland 160 Pine Street Wayland, MI 49348 You can support the ministry happening at New Life at newlifewayland.org/give #nlmovement #waylandmi