About this podcast
"Welcome to the New Light Church audio podcast, where the power of sound meets the timeless message of love and faith in Bladenboro, North Carolina. Join us on this auditory journey as we amplify our mission to share, show, and spread the love of God to everyone through the soothing voices and profound teachings of our lead pastor, Dale Hester.
In each episode, Pastor Dale's heartfelt sermons and inspirational messages come to life, offering listeners a sanctuary of spiritual nourishment and reflection. As we explore the depths of scripture and its relevance to our daily lives, we strive to illuminate the path towards a deeper connection with God and each other.
At New Light Church, our mission is not only to share the love of God but to show it in action through acts of kindness, compassion, and service to our community. Through compelling stories, uplifting testimonials, and meaningful discussions, our podcast serves as a platform to showcase the transformative power of God's love in the lives of individuals and families.
Tune in as we embark on this sacred journey together, guided by our unwavering commitment to spreading love, hope, and redemption to all who seek it. Whether you're listening from the pews of our sanctuary or from the comfort of your own home, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread the light of God's love far and wide, one audio episode at a time."
Episodes
The newest 50 of 531 episodes
- Online Worship Service · 1 h 18 min
- The Lie Of More · 1 h 21 minMore cannot give us the life and security that only God can give us. The more you get, the more you want. In the first week of Enough: Finding Contentment in a World That Wants…
- Weathered · 1 h 18 minGrowth rings tell the story of abundance, drought, damage, healing and survival. The marks are not the whole story. They are evidence that the tree is still standing. In the…
- The Fruit Test · 1 h 6 minIs your eternal destiny determined by what you believe or by the fruit being produced from your life? In week three of Growth Rings, Pastor Dale Hester says the answer is both…
- The Cutting Season · 1 h 12 minEvery ring records a season, and this one is the cutting season. In week two of Growth Rings, Pastor Cory Hester walks through John 15 to show that sometimes the next level…
- Deep Roots · 1 h 20 min
- Built to Belong · 1 h 31 minEvery person was created by God to belong — not just anywhere, but in His family and His church. In the parable of the lost son (Luke 15), Pastor Dale Hester shows how both sons…
- Built to Gather · 1 h 9 minFollowing Jesus is personal, but it was never meant to be private. In week two of Built for This, Pastor Dale Hester teaches from Hebrews 10 that God designed us to need one…
- Built on This · 1 h 16 min
- Grace with an Edge · 1 h 19 minCheap grace, sometimes called slip and slide salvation, says God's grace covers us no matter how we live. In the final week of the Counterfeit series, Pastor Dale Hester teaches…
- God is Not Your ATM · 1 h 9 minDo we want God, or just what God can give us? In week four of the Counterfeit series, Pastor Cory Hester takes on the prosperity gospel and reminds us that a God who can be…
- God Still Speaks (Cessationism) · 1 h 15 minSome teach that God spoke miraculously in the first century but is now silent and speaks only through Scripture. In week three of the Counterfeit series, Pastor Dale Hester…
- Jesus Plus (The Counterfeit of Addition) · 1 h 26 minA counterfeit does not deny Jesus; it adds something to what He has already done. In week two of the Counterfeit series, Pastor Dale Hester teaches from Galatians that Jesus plus…
- Real vs Fake · 1 h 15 min
- What do you see? · 1 h 12 minThe twelve spies went to the same land and saw the same fruit and the same giants, yet ten came back with a problem and two came back with a promise. In this final message of…
- Help My Unbelief · 1 h 17 minWhat if the prayer God is waiting on is not the polished one, but the one you have been too embarrassed to pray? In the Blockbuster Summer series, Pastor Cory Hester teaches from…
- Do You Want To Get Well? · 1 h 10 minMany of us want the result without paying the price, and we want relief without transformation. In Blockbuster Summer 2026, Pastor Cory Hester opens with a clip from The Matrix…
- Pray & Obey - The Patriot · 1 h 5 min
- Jehoshaphat's Praise in Battle · 1 h 4 minKing Jehoshaphat faced three armies and did not know what to do, so he went to God. In this final sermon of Battle Tested, Pastor Dale Hester uses 2 Chronicles 20 to show what to…
- How to win when Hell comes after you · 1 h 17 minThe moment you say yes to God, hell comes after you, and the enemy attacks right where you are tired and vulnerable. In Battle Tested, Pastor Dale Hester walks through Jesus'…
- Battle Tested Nehemiah · 1 h 25 min
- David & Goliath · 1 h 28 minWeek 3 of the Battle Tested series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Moses & Pharaoh · 1 h 19 minWeek 2 of the Battle Tested series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- When Faith Stands Alone · 1 h 10 minOn Mount Carmel the prophets of Baal wore themselves out calling on a god who could not answer, while the God of Elijah sent fire. In Battle Tested, Pastor Dale Hester uses 1…
- Influencing Beyond Yourself · 1 h 10 minWeek 3 of the Blueprint series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Living with Intention · 1 h 25 minGod has already designed the life we are trying to build, and the question is whether we will follow his blueprint or make our own. In the Blueprint series, Pastor Dale Hester…
- Old Timer's Day · 1 h 25 min
- Community · 1 h 24 minWeek 4 of the Unstoppable series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Unstoppable Love · 1 h 14 min
- Unstoppable God · 1 h 20 minJesus did not just save us from something; he saved us for something. In week two of Unstoppable, Pastor Dale Hester preaches the Great Commission and says the church exists to…
- Easter 2026 · 1 h 15 minMary came to the tomb expecting the darkest thing and found the stone rolled away. On Easter Sunday, in the first week of the Unstoppable series, Pastor Dale Hester preaches John…
- Judges Part 2 · 1 h 22 minWeek 5 of the Binge the Bible Season 2 series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Judges Part 1 · 1 h 27 minIsrael settled for good enough and left some enemies in the land, and within one generation the people no longer knew the Lord. In Binge the Bible, Pastor Dale Hester takes a…
- Joshua Part 3 · 1 h 21 minWeek 3 of the Binge the Bible Season 2 series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Joshua Part 2 · 1 h 23 minWeek 2 of the Binge the Bible Season 2 series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Joshua pt1 · 1 h 24 min
- Finishing Well · 1 h 7 min
- Shining on Purpose · 1 h 23 minKnowing who you are in Christ is not enough if the light stays locked inside you. In the Living on Purpose series, Pastor Dale Hester preaches from the Sermon on the Mount to…
- True Identity · 1 h 30 min
- Made for More · 58 min
- Better Together · 49 minGod never designed anyone to do life, or to fight battles, alone. In week four of Thrive, Pastor Dale Hester uses Moses with Aaron and Hur, the early church, and Ecclesiastes to…
- Running on Empty · 1 h 25 minLife can wear you out emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and pretending to be a superhero only makes it worse. In week three of Thrive, Pastor Dale Hester shows that God…
- Fresh Start · 1 h 35 minWeek 1 of the Thrive series with Lead Pastor Dale Hester. New Light Church · Sundays 10am · 307 Chestnut St, Bladenboro, NC
- Born Again · 1 h 14 minNicodemus was a religious expert who sat three feet from Jesus and still did not know him. On the last Sunday of 2025, in the Hallmark Christmas series, Pastor Nathan Hood walks…
- The Real Meaning of Christmas · 1 h 6 minBetween the lights, sweaters, and traditions, it is easy to lose sight of why we celebrate. In week four of Hallmark Christmas, Pastor Dale gives three things to take home about…
- Forgiveness · 1 h 18 minHallmark Christmas movies always include a reconciliation, and Christmas is God bringing peace where there was separation. In week three of Hallmark Christmas, Pastor Dale shows…
- Unexpected Turns · 1 h 29 minLife is full of unexpected turns, some joyful and some devastating. In week two of Hallmark Christmas, Pastor Dale shows that Christmas is the greatest unexpected miracle and…
- Coming Home · 1 h 28 minHallmark movies always end with someone coming home, but many people struggle at Christmas because of loss, hurt, or hard times. In week one of Hallmark Christmas, Pastor Dale…
- Thankful · 1 h 17 minWhy should we be thankful when life is hard and others seem to be getting ahead? In the final week of the ...ful series, Pastor Cory Hester shows that thankfulness is rooted in…
- Peaceful · 1 h 28 minEveryone wants more peace, but sin, worry, unforgiveness, and trying to change other people can all rob us of it. In week three of the ...ful series, Pastor Dale shows that peace…
