At Christmas, the story of Jesus can feel familiar—but it was never meant to feel normal.

In this message, “Did You Notice?”, we walk through Philippians 2:5–11 and rediscover how absurd, scandalous, and beautiful the story of Jesus really is. God did not use His power for His own advantage. Instead, He became human, took on the role of a servant, and obediently went to the cross.

When we truly notice who Jesus is and what He has done, worship becomes the natural response. Seeing Jesus clearly doesn’t just inform us—it transforms us.

Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11
Message Title: Did You Notice?
Church: New Life Gillette

If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs to see Jesus more clearly this Christmas.

After Peter’s greatest failure, Jesus didn’t ask for an explanation.
He asked a question.

In Week 6 of our Follower series, Pastor CJ Ward teaches through John 21 and the powerful moment where Jesus restores Peter after his denial. Around a charcoal fire — the same setting where Peter once failed — Jesus invites Peter into grace, restoration, and renewed purpose.

This message explores:

• Why we can’t earn our way into a relationship with God

• How guilt and pride distort our view of grace

• Why love is a response, not a requirement

• How Jesus restores us without minimizing our failure

• Why following Jesus starts with staying connected, not performing

Scripture: John 21:1–19

If you’ve ever wondered whether your mistakes disqualify you from following Jesus, this message is for you. No matter how far you think you’ve gone, you are never too far gone for grace.

The question that determines everything isn’t “Are you good enough?”
It’s “Do you love Jesus?”

#FollowerSeries #DoYouLoveJesus #Grace #Peter #Restoration #Faith #NewLifeGillette

What did Jesus mean when He said the gates of hell will not overcome His Church?

In Week 5 of our Follower series, Pastor Mike unpacks Matthew 16 and Peter’s bold confession that Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus responds by declaring that His Church is not a defensive institution — it’s an advancing movement.

Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20

In this message you’ll learn:

• Why the Church is built on the identity of Jesus

• What the “gates of hell” actually represent

• Why Christianity is an offensive movement, not a defensive one

• How believers push back darkness with truth and love

• What it means to live with kingdom authority

• Why mission always requires courage and sacrifice

If you’ve ever felt like the world is getting darker, this message will ignite your confidence in the unstoppable mission of Jesus.

#FollowerSeries #NewLifeGillette #GatesOfHell #OnMission #JesusBuildsHisChurch #Peter

• (00:00:00) - We're Going to Hell
• (00:05:07) - John Wesley and the Wesleyan Church
• (00:07:16) - Why Jesus Took His Disciples to Caesarea Philippi
• (00:14:28) - Jesus Says He'll Build His Church On A Rock
• (00:21:02) - Jesus Said to the Disciples, Give Up Your Way
• (00:25:07) - An Appeal for Ambassadors

What if the greatest moments of your faith can only happen when you’re willing to step out of what’s safe and move toward Jesus?

In Week 3 of our Follower series, Pastor Mike Wilson teaches through Matthew 14:22–33 — the moment Peter walks on water. This message shows us that following Jesus isn’t about staying comfortable; it’s about trusting Him enough to move when He calls.

Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33

In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why Jesus sometimes sends us into storms

• How fear can distort our view of God

• Why faith begins with asking Jesus for a calling, not comfort

• What happens when you take your first step of obedience

• How Jesus responds when we start sinking

• Why storms don’t always stop immediately — and why that’s okay

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this message is a powerful reminder:
Miracles happen when you Get Out Of The Boat.

#FollowerSeries #GetOutOfTheBoat #NewLifeGillette #Peter #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship

• (00:00:00) - A Fishbowl for Peter
• (00:03:14) - What's Your Comfort Zone?
• (00:05:22) - Peter Walks On The Water
• (00:11:14) - Steps Out of the Boat
• (00:17:45) - When You Fall, Look to Jesus
• (00:18:32) - Where Do You Look for Help When You Fall Short?
• (00:19:26) - Steps Out of My Comfort Zone
• (00:27:55) - A Moment of Calling for the Church

Religion says you need to change before you follow.
Jesus says, “Follow Me… and I will make you.”

In Week 2 of our series Follower: Learning from the Life of Peter, Pastor Mike walks through Matthew 4 and Luke 5 to show the full story behind Jesus calling His first disciples. It wasn’t an impulsive, reckless decision — it was a step of trust based on what they had already seen and heard.

Scripture: Matthew 4:18–22 • Luke 5:1–11 • Mark 1:14–17
Big Idea: You come as you are. Jesus does the changing.

In this message you’ll learn:

• Why Jesus leads with invitation, not expectation

• How God forms us while we follow Him

• Why small steps of obedience often open the door to miracles

• How Peter moved from “Master” to “Lord”

• Why following Jesus always requires movement

If you’ve ever felt unqualified, unprepared, or “not ready” to follow Jesus — this message is for you.

#FollowerSeries #NewLifeGillette #FollowJesus #Discipleship #LifeOfPeter

• (00:00:00) - New Life Church Teaching
• (00:07:19) - Come as You Are and I Will Make You
• (00:10:36) - The Story of Jesus
• (00:15:01) - Matthew 5: Following Jesus
• (00:21:12) - Follow Me
• (00:27:13) - Peter's Step into the Kingdom

What happens when Jesus changes everything about you?

In Week 1 of our series Follower – Learning from the Life of Peter, Pastor CJ Ward unpacks John 1:35–42, where Jesus meets Simon and gives him a new name — Peter. In one encounter, Jesus transforms his identity and sets the tone for what it means to follow Him.

Scripture: John 1:35–42 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Ezekiel 46:9 | Romans 2:4

In this message, you’ll discover:

• Why every follower of Jesus experiences real change.

• How to surrender control and trust what God wants to transform.

• The difference between letting Jesus change “something” and letting Him change “everything.”

• Why open hands are the posture of a true follower.

️ You can’t encounter Jesus and leave the same.
Watch now and ask the question: What if Jesus changes everything?

#FollowerSeries #NewLifeGillette #CJWard #JesusChangesEverything #Discipleship #LifeOfPeter

• (00:00:00) - What Does It Really Mean to Follow Jesus?
• (00:03:41) - The Bible is Odd
• (00:06:04) - The Strange Life of Simon
• (00:10:15) - Jesus Changes Everything About All of Us
• (00:15:34) - Could You Tell Who Was A Skater Or A Pretender?
• (00:18:06) - Does God Need Everything Changed in Your Life?
• (00:24:51) - "I Want to Change Everything"
• (00:29:47) - Will I Let Jesus Change Anything About Me?

What if you could imagine who God is helping you become — without limits?
In the final week of our Becoming series, Pastor CJ shares how God doesn’t just make us “a little better.” In Christ, the old is gone, and the new has come.

This message challenges us to stop seeing ourselves and others through a worldly lens and to live as ambassadors of heaven — people who represent the love and transformation of Jesus in our homes, workplaces, and communities.

Stop judging your future by your past.
Believe you are a new creation.
Take your seat at the table.
Live like heaven is breaking into your everyday life.

2 Corinthians 5:16–21

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.”

#Becoming #NewLifeGillette #CJWard #Transformation #AmbassadorsForChrist