Newbreak Church

Thriving in Babylon Pt. 4 (Counterfeit Faith) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

October 15, 2023 

Soda enthusiasts will tell you they can tell the difference between Coca-Cola and a counterfeit version. There is a difference even if it is hard to tell. Our faith can be like that. Culture has counterfeit versions of what God offers but they are counterfeit, they aren’t the real thing! Lean in as we talk about how we live with genuine faith in a counterfeit culture.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to see how our worship is challenged

2. Encouraged to see how God walks through the fire with us

Thriving in Babylon Pt. 3 (Pride and Humility) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

October 8, 2023 

Hindsight is 20/20. We know that. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if we trusted that God is brewing something right now in the midst of “Babylon’s reign”? In other words, we do not have to wait to look back at how God is piecing his plan together, we can trust he is at work right now. Lean in as we talk about our role in Babylon as we live with the expectation that God is moving and at work in the thick of it all.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to see God’s hand at work in the midst of the challenges

2. Encouraged to take action when God prompts us

Thriving in Babylon Pt. 2 (Character) Pastor Brooks Fuller

October 1, 2023 

Do you remember your parent or some sort of adult figure challenging you to not follow the direction of your peers? It used to go something like this: “If your friends jumped off a cliff would you, too?” There is a point to be made. For Daniel and his friends, being captives in Babylon did not mean they had to assimilate to the ways of Babylon. Early on they faced a defining choice. And whether we know it or not, so do we. We have a choice to make that will determine our integrity and our influence.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to make pre-decisions that align with our biblical worldview

2. Encouraged to stand our ground with tact and respect

Thriving in Babylon Pt.1 (Exile) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Sep 24, 2023 

We live in a defining hour of history. The Western world and our country’s moral landscape have changed and are changing faster than we can keep pace. What was once wrong is now right and what was once unacceptable is now celebrated. We are living in a type of “Babylon” and the question is how will we respond? How will we find hope when it seems all is lost?

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to engage our culture with godly wisdom and courage

2. Encouraged to our hope as just as real and relevant as it has ever been

Kingdom Builders (Child Hope Weekend) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

9-17-23 Kingdom Builders (Child Hope Weekend)  Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Sep 17, 2023 

“Jesus loves the little children.”

We sing about this and we believe this. But what children are we speaking of? Do we only mean our kids? What about the kids that are elsewhere? This Sunday we are talking about some of the exciting and important opportunities we have with our Kingdom Builders partner, Child Hope, to help kids in poverty in Latin America find hope in Jesus and learn life skills to pull them out of generational cycles.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to adopt the same view of kids that Jesus has

2. Encouraged to sacrifice to make a lasting difference for these kids as we launch 3 new programs for them

Reset Pt.4 (Generosity Reset) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Sep 10, 2023 

Did you know that the Bible talks about money almost 2,500 times? That’s a lot! And Jesus emphasizes it frequently in the gospels. The topic of money might not be the most savory on a Sunday morning, but because we care about following Jesus with every part of our lives we talk about the heart behind stewarding generosity.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to how God’s generosity transforms our view of generosity

2. Encouraged to take a step in stewarding our generosity with a kingdom mindset

Reset Pt.3 (Intentionality Reset) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Sep 3, 2023 

Have you ever felt like what you are doing is meaningless? That may sound melodramatic but often we need to reevaluate where we are at and ask ourselves: How do we reset our mindset on what matters most?

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to reassess how much you value Jesus

2. Encouraged to take your next step in pursuing Christ

Reset Pt.2 (Community Reset) Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Aug 27, 2023

We have a crisis on our hands, and no, we are not talking about the economic climate–we are talking about a loneliness crisis. People feel less connected and less known than in decades past. Scripture continually encourages community and so do we! Lean in as we discuss the importance of community as we reset our priorities to focus on “we” more than just “me.”

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to invest in a community, even if you are intimidated to start new friendships

2. Encouraged to see our role as to bless as many people around us

Reset Pt.1 (Navigating This Season) Pastors Jared Johnson and Markus Witherspoon

Aug 20, 2023

The fall routine is upon us! We may be excited for the perks that come with the routine but we might also want to ask ourselves, how do we want to navigate this season well? How can we anticipate the challenges that inevitably lie ahead?

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to trust that God has a plan and a process for this season

2. Encouraged to see our role as to bless as many people around us

Newbreak 360 Pt.5 (Combating Complacency) Pastor Jared Johnson

Aug. 6, 2023 

This week, you get to hear from Pastor Jared Johnson from our Scripps Ranch campus as he shares his story and how God has overcome his hesitations of feeling unqualified for his calling.

As you listen in, you will be:

1. Challenged to be stretched out of your comfort zone

2. Encouraged to take that next step God is calling you into