New Hope Chapel

Have you ever read the story of the Miller’s Daughter? She faced an impossible challenge and only a miracle would save her life—and it came in the person of Rumpelstiltskin! In a way, the disciples were facing an impossible challenge as well, and they had no idea how they would cope. Listen as Joanne Hagemeyer reveals that what God had in mind went far beyond their wildest dreams.

In the last ‘I am’ statement Jesus declares that he is the True Vine. Listen as Julie Coleman shares Jesus’ words that empower and encourage his disciples and us for what is ahead.

Do you sometimes feel alone and wonder where God is in your life? Listen as Dr. Bill Smith shares some good news, in fact, the best news. Jesus is going to surprise His disciples, and us, with a wonderful promise — He will ask His Father to send His Holy Spirit to dwell within all believers, that includes you and me.

Have you ever gotten news that left you stunned? The disciples felt this way at the Last Supper. In Jesus’ final discourse he left them and, therefore us, with several important lessons. Listen as Steve Coleman reflects on what Jesus told them about love, the future, belief, and how God uses us to impact others for Him.  

Our desire is to follow Jesus. We want to live victoriously. In this week's passage in John, Jesus blows His disciples away with his living, practical example of what following Him into glory and victory entails. Listen as Julie Coleman leads us through John 13:1-30 -- "You may never be the same again!”

If you had less than a week to live, what would you spend your last days doing? This week we will take a look at Jesus' final public discourse, which is a summary of his person, mission, and glory. What did he prioritize with his listeners? Julie Coleman will take us into John 12 to find how Jesus' message should affect our lives in the here and now.   Note: Technical issues made it nece...

What do we do with God's delays? Or even harder, God's seeming lack of response? Jesus knows his friend was dying, but he waited, and when he finally responded, Lazarus was already four days buried. As Mary wept, Jesus began to weep as well. What he was about to do would in no way erase the suffering and sorrow his beloved friends had endured. Yet his waiting would show them, and the wor...

Do you ever feel like no one cares about you? Do you think no one really knows who you are? Did you know Jesus knows you by name? Do you know Jesus knows everything about you? And while He knows everything about you, still He calls you by your name to come be with Him. Listen as Dr. Bill Smith continues our exploration of John 10 and identifies another “I Am” statement by Jesus, calling himself &a...

Can you imagine being born blind? Having only descriptions from others of the world?  In John chapter 9, Steve Coleman discusses the healing of a blind man. This miracle undergirds Jesus’ declaration that He is the “light of the world.” Listen as Steve gives insight into the healing and the ensuing conversations of the Pharisees and later, Jesus.

What did Jesus mean when He identified Himself as the Light of the World? How should that impact us today? Listen as Julie Coleman sheds light on 5 contrasts revealed in this familiar scripture.

Have you ever wondered if or when God was going to answer your prayers? Have you ever struggled walking in God’s will? Do you feel it would be easier to just know what God wants you to do and when He wants you to do it? Do you sometimes hesitate sharing the truth because you are afraid of what others will think of you? Listen as Dr. Bill shares some insights from John chapter 7.

The crowd wanted manna, Jesus offered the true Bread from Heaven. This was not only not what they expected, it wasn’t really even what they wanted. Jesus pushed them to a radical new way of thinking that would twist their theology in knots. Jesus threw down the spiritual gauntlet. How would they now respond?

Have you ever been disappointed when something wasn’t even close to what you envisioned or when that disappointment was with God? That’s what happened in John 6. The expectation the people had concerning the Messiah was about to be challenged. Listen as Julie Coleman reflects on this chapter and the lessons for us today.

Have you ever felt like God wasn’t listening or didn’t care about you? There was once a lame man who felt the same way and wouldn’t approach God, so God came to him, even while the man was in sin, Jesus came to him. Listen as Dr. Bill Smith wades into John 5 and takes us to the Pools of Bethesda. We will be hearing Jesus give his pre-trial deposition, learn why John includes only 7 miracles and ga...

The miracles John presents in his gospel are signs that point the way to Jesus. Listen as Steve Coleman relates the healing of a nobleman’s son. This father’s emergency becomes Jesus’ opportunity to reveal himself and give a great spiritual truth about believing.

The woman at the well is a well-known story but it may also hold new insights into this woman’s story. Listen as Joanne Hagemeyer reflects on John 4. 

Are there any questions you would like to ask God? Well, you can! Just be prepared for any questions He might ask you. Listen as Dr. Bill Smith explores the third chapter of John concerning Nicodemus and John the Baptist.

In John 2, John further unveils Jesus as the promised Messiah. Listen as Julie Coleman reveals the subtle clues to His true identity as well as an intriguing conversation between Jesus and His mother.

Joanne Hagemeyer continues our look at the first chapter of John’s gospel. This week we focus on answering: Who is John the Baptist? Where is the Lamb of God? and What is your quest? Listen as Joanne explores the answers.

Julie Coleman continues our study of John. John wrote his gospel so that his readers could discover and know Jesus. He needed to tap into what was familiar to both the Jews and the Gentiles to communicate this message. Listen as Julie dives into the meanings he expressed in his prologue.

Joanne Hagemeyer introduces our new series on the Gospel of John. John brings into the ‘courtroom’ 7 witnesses, 7 claims of Jesus and 7 signs. Is Jesus the Messiah, the Christ, God? Listen as Joanne argues John’s case. You have a decision to make.

Why is the resurrection so important? Paul calls Jesus the "Firstborn from the Dead," but the resurrection isn’t just about our eternity. Listen as Julie Coleman reflects on how it impacts our here and now.

In this last section Paul commends the Philippians and provides a vision for God’s work beyond him. Listen as Joanne Hagemeyer shares Paul’s secret for contentment and look to God to provide in His way and for His glory.

Dr. Bill Smith continues our study of Philippians. “Be anxious for nothing” is part of, perhaps, the most important verses in in the Bible on mental health. Paul shows us the solution to anxiousness. Listen as Bill explores how our thought-life informs our emotional life and find out about the wonderful resource we have in Jesus.

How can we think like a citizen of heaven? Any move toward growth and maturity begins with changing how we think. Listen as Julie Coleman reflects on what it means to have an attitude of Christ.