New Life Church in Oak Grove, MO
Sunday, March 2
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Locations & Times
New Life Church, Oak Grove
801 SW 1st St, Oak Grove, MO 64075, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Good News
Pastor Todd Blansit
New Life Church
March 2, 2025
Pastor Todd Blansit
New Life Church
March 2, 2025
In these words, Jesus was not only reading Scripture. He was declaring His mission.
Jesus begins by acknowledging that He has been anointed by the Holy Spirit. This was not an ordinary reading, it was a divine declaration.
The power of the Holy Spirit was evident in His teaching, in His miracles, and in His authority over sin and darkness.
But here’s the truth. That same Spirit is at work today. If you are feeling weak, burdened, or directionless, God’s Spirit is ready to strengthen, guide, and empower you, just as it did for Jesus.
The power of the Holy Spirit was evident in His teaching, in His miracles, and in His authority over sin and darkness.
But here’s the truth. That same Spirit is at work today. If you are feeling weak, burdened, or directionless, God’s Spirit is ready to strengthen, guide, and empower you, just as it did for Jesus.
Good News for the Poor
The Kingdom of God belongs to those who are humble and in need of grace. This is not just about material poverty but also spiritual poverty.
The Kingdom of God belongs to those who are humble and in need of grace. This is not just about material poverty but also spiritual poverty.
The good news is that in Christ, we are rich in mercy, in grace, in love. No matter how broken, lost, or weary we feel, Jesus offers us the greatest gift, eternal life and a restored relationship with God.
Freedom for the Prisoners
Jesus brings true freedom, not only to those in physical bondage but to all who are enslaved by sin.
Many today are imprisoned not behind physical bars, but trapped in sin, fear, addiction, regret, and shame.
Jesus came to set us free! He does not want us living in chains. He offers us true deliverance and redemption.
What chains are holding you back? Jesus has the power to break them. Bring them to Him in prayer.
Jesus brings true freedom, not only to those in physical bondage but to all who are enslaved by sin.
Many today are imprisoned not behind physical bars, but trapped in sin, fear, addiction, regret, and shame.
Jesus came to set us free! He does not want us living in chains. He offers us true deliverance and redemption.
What chains are holding you back? Jesus has the power to break them. Bring them to Him in prayer.
Recovery of Sight for the Blind
While Jesus performed physical healings, this also refers to spiritual blindness. He came to open the eyes of those who could not see the truth of God.
This refers to both physical and spiritual blindness.
Jesus literally healed the blind, showing His power over disease and brokenness. But He also healed spiritual blindness, opening hearts to see the truth of God’s kingdom.
While Jesus performed physical healings, this also refers to spiritual blindness. He came to open the eyes of those who could not see the truth of God.
This refers to both physical and spiritual blindness.
Jesus literally healed the blind, showing His power over disease and brokenness. But He also healed spiritual blindness, opening hearts to see the truth of God’s kingdom.
Setting the Oppressed Free
The world is full of oppression, whether through sin, injustice, or suffering. Jesus is the great Deliverer.
The enemy loves to weigh us down with guilt, anxiety, and despair. But Jesus came to lift those burdens and give us peace and joy.
The world is full of oppression, whether through sin, injustice, or suffering. Jesus is the great Deliverer.
The enemy loves to weigh us down with guilt, anxiety, and despair. But Jesus came to lift those burdens and give us peace and joy.
The world may tell you that your past defines you, that your mistakes are too great, but Jesus says, "I have come to set you free." You do not have to live under oppression, you can walk in victory.
Give your burdens to Jesus. He is strong enough to carry them.
Giving your burdens is always an issue of trust.
Giving your burdens is always an issue of trust.
Jesus was announcing that through Him, a spiritual Jubilee was coming a time of restoration, redemption, and grace.
Jesus is not speaking about some distant future. He is speaking about now. His mission is not just a past event it is a present reality.
He is still bringing good news.
He is still setting captives free.
He is still healing and restoring.
He is still calling people into His grace.
The question is. Will you receive it?
He is still bringing good news.
He is still setting captives free.
He is still healing and restoring.
He is still calling people into His grace.
The question is. Will you receive it?
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