Three Steps To A New Day

Pastor Larry Stockstill

A new day doesn’t happen by accident, it happens through surrender. In this message, we step into one of the most powerful moments in Scripture: Jesus’ final hours with His disciples at the Last Supper and in the Garden of Gethsemane. In these moments, Jesus introduces something completely new—a new covenant, a new commandment, and a new commitment. 

Receive Your Forgiveness (New Covenant) - Jesus didn’t just forgive your sins—He paid for them. Through the new covenant, sealed by His blood, everything that belongs to Christ now belongs to you. You are no longer defined by your past, your mistakes, or your sin. You don’t have to strive for forgiveness. You simply receive it. 

Restore Your Relationships (New Commandment) - Jesus gave us a new command: love others the way He has loved us. This is not ordinary love—it’s a servant love. A forgiving love. A sacrificial love. From washing the disciples’ feet to loving even Judas, Jesus modeled a love that goes beyond human ability. This kind of love only flows when we’ve first received His forgiveness. 

Surrender Your Will (New Commitment) - A new day begins when you say, “Not my will, but Yours.” In Gethsemane, Jesus showed us the ultimate example of surrender. Even in difficulty, He chose obedience. We all face moments where we can either resist God’s will or surrender to it. When we fully yield our lives to Him, we step into a life where anything is possible. 

A new day is available to you. A new day of forgiveness. A new day of healed relationships. A new day of complete surrender. No matter where you are, God is ready to meet you right now

Series: A New Day

Date: March 22, 2026

Message Notes

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What if this season could be more than routine? What if it could be a turning point? A New Day is a journey through the moments leading up to Easter: walking through expectation, surrender, and ultimately the resurrection of Jesus. It’s about recognizing when God is moving, releasing what’s behind us, and stepping into the life He's inviting us to now. Whether you're full of faith or just full of questions, this is a series for fresh starts.

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