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Welcome to the Sermon Library
Our sermons are teaching-first messages rooted in Scripture and shaped by real lives. Each sermon below includes the title, date, short summary, study questions, practical applications, and where available an audio snippet or transcript. Use these messages in personal study, small groups, or sermon preparation. We aim for messages that are biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, and practically applicable—helping people encounter Christ and live out their faith in daily routines.
Featured Sermons — Recent Series & Messages
1. The Habits of a Christ-centered Life
Summary: A practical guide to forming spiritual habits—prayer, Scripture, rest, and service—that keep Christ at the center of daily decisions. The sermon shows how small, repeatable rhythms create lasting change and describes a 40-day habit plan used by our congregation.
Transcript excerpt
“When we reorder our day around Christ, our priorities change. Notice the verbs: seek, trust, serve. Habits are the architecture of the soul...”
Application & Study Questions
- Which daily habit listed in the sermon resonates most with you and why?
- Try the 7-day habit challenge and report back with one change you saw.
- How can you invite someone to join you in a weekly accountability check?
2. When Mercy Meets Need
Summary: The sermon explores Jesus’ teaching about caring for the least of these and connects it to our community outreach and pastoral family support programs. It includes powerful testimonies of families helped through emergency grants and vocational training.
Transcript excerpt
“Faith that doesn’t look like mercy is brittle. We are called to enter messy lives, bring food, listen, and sometimes write a check. But the heart must go with the hand.”
Use-Case
How the Pastoral Family Support Fund helped a pastor through surgery and the congregation’s role in providing meals and transportation.
3. Courageous Conversation: Restoring Broken Relationships
Summary: Practical steps to initiate reconciliation, how to ask for forgiveness, and ways to repair trust. Includes role-play scenarios and a script for the first conversation.
Practical Tool
Download our Reconciliation Conversation Guide (PDF) to practice the steps in a group.
Series: Discipleship in Everyday Life
Series overview: A five-week series on Christian growth, covering identity in Christ, spiritual habits, community, witness, and suffering. Each week contains questions for small groups and a family discussion guide for parents.
- Week 1 — Identity: Who we are in Christ (Romans 8)
- Week 2 — Habits: Prayer, Scripture, Sabbath (Psalm 119; Matthew 6)
- Week 3 — Community: Loving one another well (John 13)
- Week 4 — Witness: Sharing faith naturally (1 Peter 3:15)
- Week 5 — Suffering: Faith that holds in storms (James 1)
Sermon Study Guides & Small Group Resources
Each sermon includes a study guide with three parts: Observation (what the text says), Interpretation (what the text means), and Application (what we do today). Below is a sample guide excerpt for "Courageous Conversation."
Sample Study Guide: Courageous Conversation
Observation
Read Matthew 18:15–17. Who is involved? What steps does Jesus recommend?
Interpretation
Jesus emphasizes restoration over punishment; the process aims to bring the offender back into the community with dignity.
Application
- Write a one-paragraph apology practicing humility and avoiding defensiveness.
- Set a time to speak privately using the script provided in the sermon resources.
- Agree on one small next step to rebuild trust (weekly check-ins, shared service project).
Detailed Use-Cases & Storytelling
Use-Case 1 — Hospital Visit & Pastoral Care
Story: Pastor Ahmed was called to a hospital at 2 a.m. to pray with a family whose child was critically ill. The sermon on "Steadfast Faith in Trials" guided his words. He prayed Scripture and read Psalm 23. That family later reported peace and a renewed trust in God. The sermon provided practical prayers and Scripture references that were used immediately in crisis care.
Lesson: Sermons become tools when pastors and lay leaders memorize short passages and prayers to be used in urgent moments.
Use-Case 2 — Small Business Blessing
Story: After a sermon series on stewardship and work, a group of congregation members launched a microloan pool. Fifty entrepreneurs applied; ten received small grants and business mentoring. Six months later, several businesses reported increased income and hired assistants.
Lesson: Teaching that links theology to practical business principles can mobilize generous giving and sustainable livelihoods.
Use-Case 3 — Family Reconciliation
Story: A sermon on forgiveness included role-play and a reconciliation worksheet used by a family to navigate a long-standing dispute. The worksheet guided them through confession, apology, asking for forgiveness, and setting healthy boundaries. Months later, relationships improved and family meals resumed.
Lesson: Sermons that include hands-on tools empower families to act on truth, not just admire it.
How to Listen to a Sermon Well
- Pray for insight before you listen.
- Note the main point and the central verse.
- Write one concrete application you will do in the next 24 hours.
- Discuss it with a friend or family member by the end of the week.
- Return to the sermon notes and mark what changed after one month.
Listening actively turns sermons into catalysts for change rather than passive information.
Audio & Video Sermons
Where available, we provide audio and video files. Use these for personal listening, group reflection, or for those who missed a service. If you would like a transcript or closed captions, email bdservice930@gmail.com and we will help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a sermon in my small group?
Yes. Sermons and study guides are provided for small group use. Please credit New Life With God when sharing materials externally and contact us for large-scale distribution.
How do I request a sermon on a specific topic?
Email the church office with suggested topics and short reasons; pastoral staff review requests during sermon planning meetings.
Are sermon notes copyrighted?
All sermon texts and study guides are copyright New Life With God. We grant permission for non-commercial use within churches and small groups; contact us for permissions beyond that.
TIPS for Small Groups & Leaders
- Prepare: Read the Scripture passage before the meeting.
- Use the observation + interpretation + application structure.
- Ask follow-up questions: "What will you do differently this week?"
- Pray for accountability and specific outcomes.
- Collect short testimonies to celebrate at the next meeting.
Bible Verses Often Quoted in Sermons
- Matthew 28:18–20 — The Great Commission
- Romans 12:1–2 — Living sacrifices, transformed minds
- Philippians 4:6–7 — Prayer and peace
- James 1:22 — Be doers of the Word
- Matthew 25:35–40 — Caring for the least
Support the Preaching & Pastoral Care
Our preaching ministry, outreach, and pastoral care are sustained by generous partners. If these sermons bless you and you wish to support the poor and the pastor’s family, please use the bank transfer details below. We do not display an online payment button on this page; direct transfers help us avoid fees and steward funds responsibly.
Bank Transfer Details
- Bank Name: United Commercial Bank PLC
- Account Name: Bikash Sarkar
- Account Number: 1633201000028428
- SWIFT Code: UCBLBDDH
- Routing Number: 245030130
Please email transfer proof to bdservice930@gmail.com or message +8801851699089 so we can acknowledge your gift and allocate funds where most needed.
Contact the Preaching Team
For sermon permissions, transcript requests, or pastoral care, contact our team:
- Email: bdservice930@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: +8801851699089
Extended Reflections & Teaching (Advanced)
Below are deeper reflections for leaders and teachers who want to develop sermon series, write study guides, or train lay preachers.
1. Expository Preaching vs Topical Preaching
Expository preaching unfolds a passage verse by verse, allowing the text to shape the message. Topical preaching wrestles a theme across texts. A healthy preaching calendar includes both—expository for depth and topical for urgent pastoral needs. When preparing, always begin with careful exegesis: original context, author intent, literary genre, and then move to application.
2. Theological Integrity and Practical Application
Sermons must balance doctrine and devotion. Sound theology guards against error; pastoral application guards against irrelevance. Ask: What does this reveal about God? What does this require of us today? What is one simple, non-optional behavior we can try this week?
3. Preaching in Crisis
When crises occur (natural disasters, sudden death, scandal), sermons must comfort, call to action, and model grief with hope. Include Scripture, lament, practical next steps, and a clear invitation to help (volunteer, give, pray).
Additional FAQ & Troubleshooting
Why can’t I find older sermons?
Older sermons are archived during site maintenance. Contact us for specific requests and we can provide MP3 files or transcripts by email.
Can I translate a sermon I heard?
Contact us for permission to translate sermons into another language for non-commercial church use. We are glad to see the gospel shared across languages.
