New Hope Baptist Church

In this classic Thanksgiving text, the psalmist calls on all people everywhere to give thanks to the Lord.

Being filled with the Spirit is necessary for knowing and doing the Will of God. More than that - it is the Will of God for Christians to be filled with the Spirit. When we are, it will come out in our praise of and thanks to God.

In this short, but powerful text, Paul urges his fellow believers to not be conformed to this world, but rather to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

In this beautiful, pastoral psalm, David reflects back on the goodness, faithfulness, and care of God.

In our final look at the parables of Jesus, we are going to study what may be a parable or may be an account of something that actually happened. Either way, this parable teaches us, in a powerful way, the imminent danger the unredeemed soul stands in every single day; along with the solution to that danger - repentance.

The parable of the compassionate Samaritan is one of Jesus' most well-known and well-loved stories. It has much to teach us about loving our neighbor as ourselves.

We all know people who have lived in the "far country", far away from the Father. Maybe we have been that person. Just like in today's parable, if that person, if you, will come back to God, He will welcome you with open arms.

Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost - that is each and every one of us. He persistently pursues us, and when the lost is found, there is rejoicing in Heaven!

Today, we look at one of Jesus' more unpopular parables - the Laborers in the Vineyard. It is quite unpopular because the landowner does not give some laborers what they think they rightfully have coming to them. Join us as we study what this teaches us today.

We don't know when Jesus will return. When He does, He will require His people to give an account for how they have used and managed what He has entrusted to them. Therefore, we should be faithful as we wait for His return.

Who will go to Heaven? That is one of the most important questions anyone can answer. Some believe they will go there be default or because of who their parents/grandparents were. However, Jesus tells us in today's parable who will be part of God's Kingdom - whose who accept His invitation to come in.

In this, one of Jesus' most difficult teachings, He shows us that we who are forgiven by God should forgive others as we have been forgiven.

In this sobering account, Jesus teaches that there is one thing, one state of being that is unforgivable. Join us as we dig in to this teaching.

What really makes one unclean before God? Is it eating certain foods? Going certain places? Talking with certain people? No! What really defiles a person does not come from without. It comes from the heart.

In this well-known, short parable, Jesus likens obedience to building your house on the rock. Don't be foolish and disobedient.

Jesus continues to explain the nature of the Kingdom. It is like a treasure, a valuable pearl, and a net. Join us as we examine what this means.

Christ has "sown" believers into this world. The devil has "sown" unbelievers into it. Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between the two. However, one day, God will judge the living and the dead, and in that day, there will be no fooling Him.

Today's message looks at two parables, both of which serve to encourage His followers. Using the image of sown seed, Jesus shows us what the Kingdom of God is like.

In this new study, we will delve into Jesus' most common method of teaching - the parables. Today, we see the need to be careful in how we hear as well as an explanation of why different people respond so differently to the Word of God.

It is possible to have a useless faith - one that is characterized by words instead of action. In our text today, James pushes us to examine our own profession of faith to see if it is true, saving faith.

Salvation is of the Lord, from beginning to end. Join us as we see the salvation of faith, the source of faith, and the service of faith.

Many things are essential to the Christian life. One of the most essential elements is something we may not initially think of - faith. Without it, it is impossible to please God.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in the Christian faith. It is not some cleverly developed myth. It is an historical fact. Join with us as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday!

In this concluding message looking at Jesus' words from the cross, we see the tremendous truth that Jesus' work on the cross is finished! There is nothing to add to it or take away from it. Trust Him for salvation today.

In taking the place of sinners, Jesus not only bore our sin on the cross, He was also forsaken by the Father. Join us as we dig into what that means and what it means for us.