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NewLife Church is about inviting , , into a transforming relationship with Jesus day.

Our desire for you to be…

…living of God’s presence

… living out your identity in Christ

…living out your to love well

 

Psalm 42:1 (NIV)As the deer pants for streams of water,so my soul pants for you, my God.

God is .  Are you ?

I believe God wants to reveal himself in the and the .

God’s presence is revealed powerfully and unmistakably.
( Presence) 

“The manifest presence of God is when God makes Himself undeniably known, often to mark pivotal moments in our lives.” -Alec Rowlands

His constant companionship in the ordinary rhythms of life.
( Presence) 

How do we God in the miraculous and the mundane?

John 10:27 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

Seven Ways God Speaks

1. His . (Scriptures)

Hebrews 4:12 (Amp)
For the word of God is living and active and full of power…

2 Timothy 3:16
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” 

Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” 

Word – 2 Words in the Greek

Logos &

Logos refers to the written Word of God or the universal truth of Scripture. It is the entirety of God’s revealed truth, encompassing His character, promises, and teachings.

“In the beginning was the Word (logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)

“For the word (logos) of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.” (Hebrews 4:12)

Rhema refers to the spoken Word of God or a specific message given by the Holy Spirit for a particular moment or situation. It is the personalized application of God’s Word to your life.

“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word (rhema) of God.” (Romans 10:17)

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word (rhema) of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)

The Relationship Between Logos and Rhema

• Logos is the .
• Rhema is and situational.

What has God been saying to you through His word?

2.

God often aligns our desires with His plans, planting holy ambitions and passions in our hearts.

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)

“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13)

What has been stirring your heart?

 

3.

God speaks through opportunities, guiding us by opening and closing doors

“See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” (Revelation 3:8)

“A wide door for effective work has opened to me,…” (1 Corinthians 16:9)

What doors have been open and closed recently?

4. & Visions

God uses dreams to reveal His plans and purposes, both literally and figuratively.

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” (Acts 2:17)

Joseph’s Dreams: God used dreams to guide Joseph’s life and fulfill His plans (Genesis 37:5-11).

“When you get a God-sized dream, it will be beyond your ability and resources. That’s how you know it’s from God.”

What dream(s) has God laid on your heart?

5.

God often speaks through others—mentors, friends, pastors, or even strangers—offering guidance, encouragement, or correction.

“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22)

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)

What have the people around you been saying?

6.

The Holy Spirit prompts us with gentle nudges, impressions, or convictions to guide and direct our steps.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” (Isaiah 30:21)

“The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’” (Acts 8:29)

What way has God been asking you to go?

7.

God uses trials and suffering to shape us, teach us, and draw us closer to Him.

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)

 

Don’t let your pain be wasted; how is God wanting to give your pain purpose? 

What if 2025 is marked by “Living Aware of His Presence?”

“The presence of God is the greatest gift He gives His people—it’s the very essence of who He is.”-Alec Rowlands 

When we live aware of His presence…

• Faith
• Perspective
• Worship

“God speaks in a whisper, not because He’s far, but because He’s close.”-Mark Batterson

…(Pause) in His Presence