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Renewal Assumes Opposition – Nehemiah 4

In this episode, we dive into Nehemiah 4, where the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall meets fierce resistance. As soon as God's people begin the work of renewal, the opposition rises. From ridicule and mockery to threats and conspiracy, Nehemiah and the people of Israel face discouragement on every side.

But here's the truth: any time you step into God's work of renewal—in your life, your community, your church—you should expect resistance. The enemy never stands by quietly when restoration begins.

Through this chapter, we uncover key principles on how to respond when spiritual opposition shows up:

• Stay prayerful: Nehemiah responds to insults with prayer, not panic.
• Stay practical: He arms the workers and divides the labor.
• Stay united: The people worked "with all their heart" (v.6), refusing to be divided by fear.
• Stay focused: Distraction was a weapon—but so was discernment.

If you’re in a season of rebuilding—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—this chapter is a powerful reminder: resistance is not a sign you’re off track; it’s often proof that you’re right where God wants you.

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Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coomera, Coolangatta, Moreton Bay, Robina, and online and we exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches. 

This week in our Nehemiah series, Bek Stevens dives into chapters 2 and 3 with the message “Holy Discontent: Lord, Break Our Hearts for What Breaks Yours.” Nehemiah’s burden for his people moved him to action, reminding us that true transformation begins when we allow God’s concerns to shape our own. Together we’ll see how the many members of one body—each with unique gifts and roles—are called to rise up and build God’s Kingdom in unity and faith.

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Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coomera, Coolangatta, Moreton Bay, Robina, and online and we exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches. 

In this episode, Ps. David Schembri dives into Nehemiah 2 and discover how vision, trust, and God’s unfailing love intersect. Nehemiah shows us that fear can drain the wind from our sails, but faith in God breathes courage and clarity into our calling. We’ll explore how God provides in unexpected ways, gives more than we could imagine, and pours out His goodness from His unfailing love.

Join us as we unpack how Nehemiah’s boldness before the king wasn’t rooted in confidence in himself, but in trust in the God who opens doors no one else can shut.

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Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Moreton Bay, Robina, and online and we exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches. 

In this week’s sermon, Ps. David Schembri dives into the theme of adventurous faith—a bold, Spirit-empowered life that emerges when we partner with God in fervent prayer. Centring on Acts 2:42, we explore how the early Church model a "more like Jesus" community, devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Discover how the Holy Spirit moves through our commitment to prayer, stirring us to live courageously and purposefully in faith.

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Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coomera, Coolangatta, Moreton Bay, Robina, and online and we exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches.

In this Sermon, Ps. David Schembri unpacks the transformative power of Scripture, encouraging us to put our faith in Christ through His Word. Reflecting on 2 Timothy 3:14, he explores how we are called to grow as disciples by the way we read, digest, and live out the Bible. Scripture, he reminds us, isn't just for information—but for transformation—as it shapes us to become more like Jesus.

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Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coomera, Coolangatta, Moreton Bay, Robina, and online and we exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches. 

In this opening message of our new series More Like Jesus, Ps. David Schembri dives into what it truly means to love like Jesus. Drawing from 1 John 4:7, he unpacks the transformative power of genuine love — love that originates from God and is the true mark of His followers.

In a world full of conditional and self-serving love, this message challenges us to reflect on how we love others and how that reflects our relationship with God. This week’s episode will inspire and encourage you to take a step closer to the heart of Jesus by letting His love flow through your everyday life.

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