February! Love Month and More...

This month at New Life is Love Month.

Our Pastors Archie and Audrey Harris are going to be speaking

primarily to married couples this month.

Encouraging.

Informative.

Loving.

Be at New Life this month and experience Love Month.

Monday, February 7 begins our Married Couples

Love Dare

All married couples are encouraged to go pick up the book

Love Dare

Monday, February 7, the Husbands will start the dare.

The Wives will start the next week, on the 14th.

This dare is designed to bring the married couple closer

to each other and enhance the marriage.

Women's Fellowship will be the third Friday of this month.

All Women are encouraged to attend and be apart of this teaching for the women.

Friday, February 18, 2011

7:00 PM

We hope you will join us in February, as we will be doing some great things to upbuild the body of Christ.

Will you join us?

We hope so!

New Life Christian Center

9844 Mallard Drive

Laurel, Maryland

http://www.nlccministry.org/

Hey Men! This Sunday...

Join us as we watch the big game...

ON THE BIG SCREEN!!!

All Men are encouraged to attend, as we grow together with fellowship!

New Life Christian Center

9844 Mallard Drive

Laurel, Maryland

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM

www.nlccministry.org

Sermon Notes - The Next Level Man - 1.23.11

Sunday 1/23/11
Pastor A.L. Harris
Series: Order in the House
“The Next Level Man”

Psalms 37:37
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Potential: the ability to become and the ability to achieve.
Perfect: blameless, spiritually mature.
A Next Level Man is a man who has maximized his potential. One can not be a Next Level Man without the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to help you reach your full God given potential.

Men are naturally competitive, it is natural for me to sacrifice for a trophy or medal. Paul likens our race to that of an athlete. (1 Corinthians 9: 24-27) If you want to be Next Level Man, you have to demand more of yourself – doing so allows you to reach for more. We must give the Holy Spirit authority in our lives so we may reach our full potential. Allow the Holy Spirit to take you to lofty heights in him.

Question: “If God were picking an Olympic team to represent him in the earth, would he select you based on your spiritual level?”
“Can God look at you and say you are a Next Level Man?”
“What is stopping you from becoming that Next Level Man?”

All of a sudden in God, you are able to reach heights you could not reach. It’s not about being “perfect”, it’s about walking in spiritual maturity.

What qualifies you to be a Next Level Man?
1) God must be Lord of the man’s life.
2) He must love righteousness and hate sin.
3) He must pray daily and on a consistent basis.
4) He must live by the word of the Lord.
5) He must possess wisdom. Have understanding of a matter, knowing what the outcome will be.
6) He must possess integrity and moral standards. There is no conflict between his private and public life.
7) He must love his wife.
8) He must father his children.

Make sure to visit www.nlccministry.org for upcoming events and information regarding our services.

Bible Study Cancelled Tonight! 1.26.11

Sermon Notes - Order in the House Series - Order of the Man - 1.16.11

Sunday 1/16/11
Pastor A.L. Harris
Series: Order in the House
“Order of the Man”

Genesis 1:27; 2:15-17

Every man has been created by God for purpose. Man’s purpose is to bring glory to God. When man is out of order, he can’t bring glory to God.

Isaiah 43:7 “Everyone who is called by my name, Whom I have created for my glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

If you are going to affect change, you have to model being a man of order. Many of the ills today are caused by man being out of order. From the moment Adam disobeyed God, his life was out of order. Adam walked with God before he was disobedient. After Adam was disobedient, he hid from God. His wife hid also. Whatever you are connected to is affected by your disobedience. When you are out of order, you can’t do your assignment. Disobedience brings disorder and dysfunction.

God’s Intended Order for Man
1) Every man has purpose.
Genesis 1:27

2) Man was created to live in the presence of God.
Genesis 2:15-17
Out of God’s presence flows everything you need.

3) Every man has been given an assignment.
Genesis 2:15-17
Where you are is simply not to make money, but it is for your kingdom assignment. Our job is not our source. God is our source.
Matthew 5:16

4) Every man is called to live according to God’s commandments.
Genesis 2:17
Isaiah 1:19
He that obeys God will prosper. Psalms 1

Order in the House - New Teaching Series

Senior Pastor, Archie L. Harris will start a new teaching series entitled 'Order in the House'

Check the website for more information and to hear some sermons from the series.

Coming soon!

www.nlccministry.org

Bible Study Notes 'Character Matters' 1.12.11

Wednesday 1/12/11
Pastor A.L. Harris
“Character Matters”

Great Criticism and suspicion looms in the aftermath of scandals, divorces and misconduct in the secular and sacred. The majority can be traced back to character issues.

Proverbs 18:16 “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
But character will keep him there. (Pastor AL Harris version)

Power and talent without character is a fall waiting to happen.

What is character?
The English word Character comes from a Latin root that means “engraved.” Character is comprised of virtues and values engraved in the heart of a person. It is the qualities and traits of a person; what we call moral and ethical standards.

Question: Can you be a believer with bad character traits?
Yes. Acts 5:1-6; James 1:19-21.
Sanctification is a process and does not happen overnight.

Good Character Traits:
• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Long-suffering

• Gentleness

• Goodness

• Faith

• Meekness

• Temperance

• Courage

• Loyalty

• Honesty


All Believers can cultivate good character traits by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the agent of change in the life of the believer. Christian character is produced by the Holy Spirit and not by self effort.

2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature [creation]; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

St. John 14:26 – But the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said unto you.

Galatians 5:16 – This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Good character traits are developed by doing three essential things:

1. Submitting to the Holy Spirit’s authority in your life.
St. John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:22-23


2. Obeying the word of God.
Romans 12:2; 1 Peter 1:22


3. Submitting to Spiritual authority.
Hebrews 13:7,17; Ephesians 4:11-13

21 Day Fast Details

The Fast shall start at 12 midnight on Sunday, January 9, 2011
and end on Sunday, January 30, 2011 after service.

Each Care Taker Group shall fast for seven days (one week) to fulfill the 21 day period.

Group 1 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 9, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 16, 2011 after service.

Group 2 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 16, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 23, 2011 after service.

Group 3 – Fast will commence at Midnight on Sunday, January 23, 2011 and end on Sunday, January 30, 2011 after service.


Daily Meal Plan for the 21 Day Fast

Midnight – 3pm each day
No Food
Beverage – Water only

After 3pm each day
Fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and baked meat only
Beverage – Water only



Please limit your television viewing to Christian programs, Christian DVDs and News.

Remember to read your bible and Christian books. Pray and meditate on scriptures through-out the day.

Consecrate your house for God. Cleanse it from worldly and ungodly activities.

Financial stewardship- Create a written budget this year; payoff as much debt as you can this year.



Things to pray for during the twenty-one (21) day fast.

Week 1

Pray that God would save people in our local communities.Pray that God would save our family members and co-workers.

Pray that every believer in our local church will become committed to winning unbelievers to Christ.

Pray that God will open doors for our local church to have a greater impact in the city of Laurel through evangelism.

Pray that our church will impact the communities of Laurel in positive ways.

Pray that all needs will be supplied for every member.

Pray that God will heal those that are sick among us from all sickness and diseases.


Week 2

Pray that every member will take an active role in the local church.

Pray that God will encourage and protect our men and women of the Armed forces.

Pray that every married couple will have good success.

Pray that every single and single parent will prosper.

Pray that our children will be successful in school and college.

Pray that God will save and comfort those incarcerated.

Pray that God will provide the financial resources to do the work of the ministry.


Week 3

Pray that our local church will reach the financial goal of raising one-hundred-thousand ($100,000.00) dollars this year.

Pray for continual unity in our local church.

Pray that God will open doors for video, television and radio ministry this year.

Pray that our local church and members will experience great increase this year.

Pray that God will continue to renew the strength of our Pastor and Co-Pastor, and give them clear direction for the New Year.

Pray that God will open the door to purchase the Pheasant Run Plaza.

Pray for our President, State and Local officials.

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21 Day Consecration and Fast

Sermon Notes - 1.9.11 The Promise Still Remains

Sunday 1/9/2011
Pastor A.L. Harris
“The Promise Still Remains”
Hebrews 6:12-15

The Book of Hebrews is written to Jewish Christians to urge them not to succumb to pressure. Pressure can pull you out of character, cause you to compromise, and say things that do not line up with the word. Pressure can cause you to second guess the thing you thought you knew.

Pressure can take the form of financial struggles, job loss, trying to keep a business afloat in a turbulent economy, marital crisis, etc.

In spite of what you have been through in 2010, remain faithful in 2011 because the promise still remains. The Promises of God never expire, they will always remain. There is never an expiration date on the promise.

While waiting on the promise:
1. Avoid becoming slothful.
• Slothfulness is spiritual laziness which can include not praying and reading the Word. Slothfulness can cause you to start saying things that don’t line up with the word.
2. Remember your past.
• Remember those that have gone before you. Remember what God did for others in your life. He will do the same for you. If he brought me out of that, he will bring me out of this. If he did that, he will do this. There has always been someone who has gone through what you are going through. Don’t be afraid to tap into people.
3. Know God is sovereign.
• Hebrews 6:13 “For when God made a promise to Abraham…” this implies that God is sovereign. Sovereign: supreme rule and authority, independent of any governing authority, and needing approval from no one. Because God is sovereign he can turn water into wine, walk on the water, and raise a man from the dead. God doesn’t ask the devil, the devil has to ask God. The promises of God remain sure because he is sovereign.
4. Know God swore.
• Hebrews 6:13 “…Because he could swear by none greater, He swore by himself.” God out of his own mouth made a declaration/solemn oath. He tied covenant with himself and was his own witness. God swore and when God swears, that settles it. God is the only one who can swear because he is sovereign. He is the only one who can keep his promise. Nothing can stop God from getting to you and fulfilling his promise for your life.
5. Stay Patient.
• Hebrews 6:15 “And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.” Waiting teaches us to trust in God and strengthens our faith. Patience is steadfast endurance to wait with expectation. Stay faithful and stay patient while waiting on the promise.