Depending on God (Lord’s Prayer Part 3)
4/6/2025
What is the alternative to vengeance and retaliation when someone has offended us? Jesus puts the answer into the Lord’s Prayer.
What does He mean and where can we find inspiration for such a challenging task?
 

Depending on God (the Lord’s Prayer) Part 2
3/30/2025
 
 
“Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
 
What does Jesus mean by that line, and what is He teaching about our faith in this line of the Lord’s Prayer?

Depending on God (the Lord’s Prayer) Part 1
3/23/2025
 
Do you know what you are praying for when you say the Lord’s Prayer? Since Lent is a season to reflect on our dependency on God, this is a wonderful time to journey deep into the Lord’s Prayer and confess our faith. Jesus said, “Pray like this…”
 

Depending on God
3/9/2025
 
Are you still carrying the weight–trying to do the impossible?
 
Who is helping you? Who do you depend on? If you want to start a journey of learning what to depend on God for and how to do that well, this is a message for you.

Transfiguration Sunday
3/2/2025
 
The story of Jesus being transfigured into a glorious form on a hilltop while also standing in the presence of Elijah and Moses seems like an odd thing to happen, or is it odd? Could this story be making a great claim about Jesus? Plus, what is the BIG question from the story of Jesus’ transfiguration that every person must answer?
 

A Loving Church (Uses the Heart)
2/23/2025
 
A follower of Jesus puts their heart into loving God and people well. Love requires the heart (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:38-39).
What does it mean to love God with your heart and what could it look like when you love God with all your the heart?

Be a Good Steward
2/16/2025
 
If God gives valuable gifts to me, what does that have to do with someone else? Aren’t the gifts just for me? Does it matter what I do with them?

A Loving Church Will Be Good Worshipers
 
Can the ways people in a church worship be signs of how well they love God and people? YES! “All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.” Psalm 86:9 NIV

A Loving Church is a Good Neighbor (Part 1)
 
What does it mean for a church to be a loving church? What do people look for to know if a church is a loving group of people? “And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” (1 John 4:21)

Rising Up 2025 (Part 2)

January 19, 2025
 
Rising Up to the challenge in 2025! What is the challenge and what will it take for us to succeed in 2025?

Rising Up (Part 1)

January 12, 2025

Rising Up is our theme for 2025 at New Hope!
What are we rising up to and how will it impact our church moving forward?

Sean Wallace

December 29, 2024

Obedience to God leads to blessings from God. Trusting and following Christ is the pathway into the covenant blessings of God.

Emmanuel (Love)

December 22nd, 2024

The birth of the Christ Child was the Father’s gift of love to the world. Through our salvation we get to experience that love and are privileged to bless others through acts of charity. We get to give!

Emmanuel (Joy)

December 15th, 2024

The Christmas story is full of joy from the angels to the shepherds to Mary. When Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she joyfully proclaimed, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”
 
What was such a great cause for joy that even Jesus knew it in his life?

Emmanuel (Hope)

December 8th, 2024

Christian hope is not a wishful optimism that life will get better. Such hope will ebb and flow with emotions and our circumstances in life. Instead, Christian hope is waiting with certainty for the promised Second Advent (Coming) of Christ when we will be resurrected from the dead and glorified in Christ—fully perfected in God’s grace! Christian hope is a wholehearted conviction that believes God will be faithful to this promise because His Word is truth, and He loves us. This kind of hope is the secret to keeping calm and not losing heart through adversities that plague life.
 

Emmanuel (Peace)

December 1st, 2024

Have you ever put together a present and found out you were missing a vital piece? The present feels incomplete until you get the missing piece. That experience relates to the story of Jesus’ birth and the shepherds on Christmas night. What do they have in common that is so important for every person to hear? The answer could change your life for good!

The Great Plan (Part 3)

From November 24th, 2024

We have seen God’s Invitation, Covenant, and Promise. What is the last piece in God’s Great Plan with Abraham? The answer is a clear connection to Jesus and a cause for Thanksgiving!

The Great Plan (Part 2)

From November 17th, 2024

What is the next piece in God’s Great Plan after His Invitation and Promise to Abraham? How is Jesus a part of this piece even though they are years apart? What you do with that answer can change your life!

The Great Plan (Part 1)

From November 10th, 2024

Do you know God’s Great Plan and His promise? Do you know your part in God’s Great Plan? Are you experiencing the blessings that come with
accepting God’s plan? Let’s discover God’s Great Plan in the story of Abraham.

A Pattern for the Ages (Genesis 9-12)

From October 20th, 2024

1…2…3…4
Patterns in Bible stories lead us to a destination. When patterns are repeated in multiple stories, they also guide us to understand the story’s message.
 
Let’s unveil the big pattern that runs throughout the Bible and see how Jesus changes it for us!

Genesis 4 (Downward Spiral)

From October 13th, 2024

Adam and Eve’s sons grow, and the story takes a downward spiral. Is all lost or is there a ray of hope in the end?
 
How is this story relevant to us today?

Noah & the Flood (Genesis 5-9)

From October 6th, 2024

Evil…Flood…Noah…Ark… Jesus???
 
How does Jesus fit into this story, and how is the Flood story one of the most important stories in the Bible?
 
The answers might surprise you and give new life to reading stories in the Bible.

Genesis (Which Tree Are You?)

From September 22nd, 2024

Two trees in the Garden of Eden tell a tale of two choices that bear different fruit. It is a tale that we all know well. What does each tree mean and where does Jesus fit into the conversation? Which tree are you?

Genesis 2 (Paradise)

From September 15th, 2024

God’s Paradise was the result of His intentional and intelligent design. That includes YOU!!! What do you need to know from God’s Paradise story that can change your life?
 

Genesis 2 (Rest)

From September 8th, 2024

“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.” (Genesis 2:2)
 
What does it mean for God to choose to rest on the 7th Day of creation? What does His rest reveal about what He desires for our lives and how we should order our lives?

Back to the Beginning (Genesis 1)

From September 1st, 2024

“And God saw all that He had made and it was very good.” Gen 1:31
 
Could the story of creation in Genesis 1 & 2 be telling us more than the order of creation? Plus, if the Bible Story is pointing to Jesus, where is He in the Creation story? What question should we ask ourselves as we reach the end of the chapter?

Nehemiah 8 13

From August 25th, 2024

Almost but not quite! Will the people get it right? What will it take to consistently honor God?
Let’s hear the end of Ezra & Nehemiah’s story and figure out where Jesus fits into the whole thing.
 

Nehemiah Part 1

From August 18th, 2024

Nehemiah led a movement of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem so they could keep people out. Can you relate to putting up walls to keep people out of your life? What might Jesus say about that course of action?

Ezra(part 2 of 2)

From August 11th, 2024

Ezra 7-10
 
Passion without the right heart can be painful.
 
So, what kind of heart do you need? Let’s see what the second half of the Book of Ezra can teach us about passion and honoring God.

The Book of Ezra (part 1 of 2)

From August 4th, 2024

Life is going well, and someone throws a wrench into it because they are being selfish. What does the Book of Ezra teach us about that kind of experience?
 
How can this book help us?
 

Book of Jonah

From July 29th, 2024

A short story full of irony with surprises at every turn. This story is about way more than just a man and a whale. Let’s learn how to read the Book of Jonah for all its worth and discover a great gift from God that challenges our love for others.

The Wisdom of James

From July 21st, 2024

What you do and say over time reveals the real you. What are you known for? What does God want you to be known for? What might that look like?
Let’s explore how wisdom within the Book of James can help us answer those questions.

Life is Hard…God is Good!

(Ascent Psalms)

From July 14th, 2024

‘Bless the LORD, O my soul!’ Gratitude is a powerful quality of our worship when we have been through tough times. The Ascent Psalms are a beautiful reminder of God’s goodness and help to a people whose story knows tragedy and suffering.
 
These Psalms can help us give thanks and remember that everything God does reflects who He is!

Words to Live By: A Look at Proverbs

From July 7th, 2024

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge… (Proverbs 1:7)

Do you know how to read a Proverb and how not to read one? Do they always apply in every situation? Are they for anyone or just Christians?

Colossians

From June 30, 2024

Plenty of people have ideas about what the church should believe and do. What should the church believe and do in spite of it? What is most important?

Who is Jesus? (Part 3 of 3)

From June 23rd, 2024

Do you know Jesus is a King? How can we tell in Mark’s Gospel story? Can Mark’s image of Jesus as a King challenge our daily life and priorities?

Who is Jesus? (Part 2 of 3)

From June 16th, 2024

What expectation did Jesus have about himself being the Messiah?
 
How was his view of His Father’s Kingdom different than the disciples’ view?
 
How do you see Jesus when you think of Him and His Father’s Kingdom?

Learning God Loves You

From June 9th, 2024

Do you know that God loves you and wants you to experience His love? Do you know that His love can change a person’s life for the better?
 
Listen to Paul Rodgers share a powerful message on learning the Father’s love.

Who is Jesus? (Part 1 of 3)

From June 2nd, 2024

The name, Jesus, gets thrown around a lot.
 
Who is Jesus? Do you know Him? What does the Gospel of Mark show us to help answer those questions?
 
Let’s find out in this series, ‘Who is Jesus?’

Leaking Points

From May 26th, 2024

When life is draining you, it can feel like your bucket is being emptied. How do we get the bucket filled up? Where do we turn for love, joy, and peace?

A Holy Presence (Pentecost Sunday)

From May 19th, 2024

What kind of presence do you bring to the lives of other people? Pentecost Sunday challenges a Christian to consider if it is a holy presence with a holy power for a holy purpose.
 

A Story of Renewed Hope: Lindsey Hirsch testimony

From May 12th, 2024

Lindsey Hirsch shares her sobriety journey over the past 13 months in an interview by Pastor Andy. What a great story of redemption and renewed hope!

Fasting (Part 2of2)

From May 5th, 2024

Fasting is a spiritual act the can humble you before God. It acknowledges your trust in God to sustain and fulfill you. While fasting is not about the person, fasting can be a transformative experience if approached properly.
How did Jesus approach fasting and what can He teach us? How should we not fast?

Prayer & Fasting – Part 1

From April 28th, 2024

A two-part series providing insight into the ancient Judeo-Christian spiritual practice of fasting with prayer.

– What was fasting in the Bible?
– How does fasting work?
– Do Christians have to fast?
– Does it matter what you fast?

Let’s Go Fishing

From April 14th, 2024

If you don’t cast, you won’t catch! Let’s go Fishing!
According to Jesus in John 21 and Luke 5, what is the church fishing for–trying to catch?

Jesus Overcomes (Easter)

From March 31, 2024

Was the darkness and evil too much for Jesus to overcome after being crucified? Had the light been snuffed out? Easter gives the answer… NO! Jesus overcomes! Whatever the chaos, evil, and darkness, Jesus overcomes it all through His death and resurrection to life. What can that mean for your life and future?

ilPalm Sunday Ride By

From March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday celebrates a humble, praiseworthy Messiah who was faithful to be the King of God’s Kingdom. He surprised the expectations of his community by exalting humility and peace instead of pride and war. He reflected the loving and saving heart of His Father when people wanted him to be vengeful against their enemies. How do you treat your enemies?

Sermon

From March 17, 2024

A Rescue Story

From March 10, 2024

What is your rescue story?
 
What have you been rescued from?
 
The Apostle Peter (Acts 12) has one of the greatest rescue stories of all time and so do you!

The Unexpected (Part 2)

From February 25, 2024

God can show up in unexpected places. Why does God do that? If we are unforgiving to our enemies, does that impact where God shows up? Can Jonah’s story help us find an answer? What does Jesus have to say about it?

The Unexpected

From February 18, 2024

“I didn’t see that coming!”
“God wouldn’t use me for something that important!”
“I could never do something that great for God!”
God has a history of using unexpected people and their faith to do unexpected things. One of those persons is Rahab (Joshua 2). What does Rahab have in common with Jesus and many other characters in the Bible Story? What does she have in common with you? What about her story gives us hope?

Trust in Jesus

From February 11, 2024

Two Kingdoms, Two Lords, One You…which one will you choose?

Faithful to One Another

From February 4, 2024

Being a good friend requires faithfulness to one another. What are some images of faithfulness that friendships need to know about? How does the life of Jesus encourage us to be faithful to one another, especially in the family of God?

Faithfulness (God)

From January 28, 2024

What does God’s faithfulness inspire in you? What is a healthy way of responding to God’s faithfulness? When God gave Joshua commands on how to lead Israel after Moses died, we get a glimpse into God’s idea of faithfulness. Many years later, Jesus Christ took that same idea and clarified it for everyone who chooses to trust and follow Him. What will that mean for you?