New Hope Sermons

Does God still speak today? And more importantly, are we listening? In Part 1 of Was That You, God? , we'll explore the things that can deafen us to God's voice and discover why God sometimes chooses to whisper. Through the stories of Elijah and Samuel, we'll be reminded that God is still speaking—offering direction, peace, correction, and an invitation to draw closer to Him. The question isn't wh...

It is easy to stay faithful to God when things are comfortable, but what happens when culture puts pressure on us to compromise? In week five of our Come Up Here series, guest speaker Pastor Leah Leach takes us into Revelation 2 and the letter to the ancient church in Pergamum—a city so steeped in idol worship and moral decay that Jesus called it the place "where Satan dwells." While the believers...

We often treat pain like the enemy, assuming that if life gets hard or uncomfortable, God must have left us. But in part four of our Come Up Here series, we look at Jacob’s midnight wrestling match with God at the river Jabbok to discover that God often meets us right in the middle of our struggles. Pain isn't always harm—sometimes God uses a painful experience to bring true healing, shift our foc...

It's easy to assume God only draws near when we have our lives completely figured out. But as Jacob discovered in Genesis 28, God often meets us in our messiest, hardest seasons. In part three of our Come Up Here series, we look at Jacob’s experience at Bethel to discover a life-changing truth: God is a lot closer than you think. Sleeping on a stone while running from his own mistakes, Jacob woke...

We live every day at the intersection of two dimensions: the physical world we can see, and the spiritual world where God sits. When physical problems, economic disasters, or years of suffering leave us feeling helpless and out of control, it is easy to get trapped in the crowd. In part two of our Come Up Here series, we look at the famous story of the woman with the issue of blood who reached out...

What if the answer to life’s overwhelming stress isn't running or fighting, but stepping closer to God? In week one of Come Up Here , we look at Psalm 27 to see how heaven and earth collide when we seek God's presence. Rather than letting our needs become bigger than our need for God, David shows us how to trade anxiety for quiet confidence. When we say "yes" to God's invitation to draw near, we s...

Building a life on a soft or shaky foundation always leads to a tilt—just like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In part four of our (Re)Constructing Our Faith series, we look at an essential line of the Apostles' Creed that Christians often ignore or fear: Jesus is coming back. The return of Christ isn't meant to scare us; it is meant to give us solid hope when the world around us feels like it is falli...

A faith crisis often begins in the gap between what we know to be true about God and what we actually experience in real life. When prayers go unanswered or life feels confusing, it is easy to feel like God is hiding or speaking in riddles. But the mysteries of God aren't meant to trip us up or drive us away—they are an invitation to step closer and search Him out. In part three of our (re)Constru...

Ever wonder if the Bible can actually stand up to modern questions and scrutiny? The answer is a confident yes! In episode 2 of our series ( re)Constructing Faith , we uncover how archaeology, history, and fulfilled prophecy all point to one single Divine Author. But the real challenge usually isn't whether the Bible is credible—it's whether we will let it be the final authority for our lives. Ins...

What you believe shapes every single part of your life—from your time and money to how you handle crisis. When hard times hit, some people hold fast to their faith, while others begin to take it apart piece by piece. Today, "deconstruction" has become a major buzzword, but doubting or asking hard questions isn't new, nor does it have to mean the end of your relationship with God. Questions don't h...

Sitting in a row looking at the back of someone's head for an hour is a great place to hear a sermon, but it isn't where true Christian community happens. In this part of our Rethinking Church series, we unpack a vital shift: moving From Rows to Circles . Jesus commanded us to love one another in the exact same sacrificial way He loved us. When we look at the early church in Acts 2, they didn't ju...

Gathering Bible knowledge is great, but if it doesn't change how we live, we are missing the point of discipleship. In part five of Rethinking Church , we unpack a vital shift: moving from Information to Imitation . True faith isn't about collecting facts; it's about doing life together and living like Jesus. When we move from just knowing the truth to living it out , we join a legacy of disciple-...

As a church grows, it is incredibly easy to slip into the habit of sitting back and just watching. In week three of our Rethinking Church series, we are looking at a crucial shift we all need to make: moving from being a spectator to becoming a servant. Looking at Acts 6, we see that the rapidly growing early church faced real complaints and growing pains. Instead of getting defensive, the leaders...

We all have ideas about what church should be, but sometimes our perspective needs a reset. In week two of our Rethinking Church series, we explore The Love Shift —moving from an inward-focused religion to an outward-focused mission. Looking at the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10, we see how easily comfort and religion can build walls between us and others. But God broke through Peter’s ru...

God’s ultimate rescue plan for the world is carried out by the church—and the church isn't a building, it's you . In this message, we launch our Rethinking Church series by looking at a major shift we all need to make: moving from being a consumer to becoming a true worshiper. A consumer always asks, "Did I like it?" But a worshiper asks, "Did God receive it?" It’s time to stop acting like the aud...

The New Testament highlights three distinct baptisms designed to help us experience the full, abundant life Jesus has for us. These aren't meant to be confusing; they are simply different milestones on our faith journey, each with its own special purpose. We weren't meant to fight daily battles like anxiety, temptation, or fear all by ourselves. That is why God gives us a better way to live throug...

The Bible tells us that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a hidden treasure. As believers, we carry this incredible treasure inside our ordinary, everyday lives—kind of like keeping priceless gold inside a simple, fragile jar of clay. But how do we actually unlock that power and release the Holy Spirit that is living within us? In this message, we look at what it takes to let God's Spirit flow freely...

A lot of people feel confused or even a little nervous when they think about the Holy Spirit, but the Bible shows that He actually brings amazing gifts into our lives. Following the first step of getting saved, Jesus promises a special kind of strength: being filled with the Holy Spirit to receive His supernatural power. In this message, we will talk about what it really means to use spiritual gif...

We often view the Holy Spirit as an abstract influence or an unpredictable force that makes us uncomfortable because we cannot control Him. However, He is a Person sent to be an active, daily benefit to our lives, serving as our essential internal GPS. Instead of trying to navigate the complexities of our future on raw human instinct or assuming our own self-sufficiency is enough, this message exp...

The Holy Spirit is often misunderstood, but Scripture de-mystifies Him by comparing Him to the wind. Both the Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma translate directly as "wind" or "breath". Just like the wind, the Holy Spirit is an invisible, unpredictable, and powerful force that brings atmospheric and spiritual transformation to our lives. Instead of trying to contain or control God, we mu...

The topic of the Holy Spirit has sparked massive controversy and division across the body of Christ, yet Jesus said it was actually best for Him to leave so the Holy Spirit could come. In this series opener, we strip away the confusion and misconceptions. The Holy Spirit is not a mystical force or something to be feared—He is a person you can intimately relate to, He is fully God, and He wants to...

Many people wonder how to find God's will for their life - or if He even has one for them. The powerful truth revealed at the cross is that your destiny is simply what God has pre-determined you to be and to become—and His plan for you is always good. However, walking in your destiny doesn't happen automatically. In this message, we break down how to uncover God's predetermined purpose for your li...

It’s easy to start something new—a relationship, a fitness goal, a spiritual habit, or a fresh venture. Finishing, however, is a completely different story. We all reach moments where the road gets too rocky, the roadblocks feel too high, and the urge to just throw in the towel becomes overwhelming. Whether you are fighting for a relationship, trying to fix a broken situation at work, or pursuing...

While it can often feel like consistency and loyalty are vanishing in the world today, faithfulness remains a requirement for every follower of Christ. In this message, we explore how to move from simply aspiring to be consistent to making the bold declaration: "I AM faithful." By proactively deciding how we will honor God before we are ever tested, we can establish a life of integrity that isn't...

Culture says happiness comes from accumulation, but Jesus teaches that it is actually more blessed to give than to receive. We don’t find true joy by holding on; we find it when we stop holding back. In part five of our Pre-Decide series, we are choosing to be Generous. Generosity isn't a feeling we wait for; it’s a decision we make in advance. By pre-deciding to live with open hands and "round up...