New Hope Chapel

Where is your focus, your heart? Listen as Joanne Hagemeyer explores the contrasts in this section of dying to past and living into the now. 

Who influences you to succeed? True influencers are remembered because they cared. Steve Coleman continues our study in Philippians. Listen as Steve explores the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus as fellow soldiers in Christ. 

This week Dr. Bill Smith reveals how Paul uses a structure in this section of a future promise that can be obtained with present behavior only through the power of God. Listen as Dr. Bill describes a set of connections to the previous section (Phil 2:5-11) to show what does obedience looks like and what it means to work out own salvation.

Example is a powerful thing. Jesus provided an example for us to follow. Listen as Julie Coleman explores how Paul’s desire for the Philippians to have the attitude of Christ affect relationships in the church today.

Do you hunger for radical Christianity? Here it is in Paul’s statement ‘to live is Christ, to die is gain.’ Listen as Steve Coleman examines this passage and what standing firm in Christ looks like in our lives today.

Why does a good God allow bad things to happen to God’s people? Julie Coleman reveals Paul’s answer to this question. Listen as she shows how God uses hardships to further His gospel and where our focus should be.

Steve Coleman looks at the beginning of the book of Philippians. He identifies several themes that will be seen in this letter. These themes establish the tone and reflect the reality of life in Christ.

This week we begin a new series on Philippians. Steve Coleman provides facts about the city and the backstory of the start of this church found in Acts 16. Listen as he describes Paul’s call to the city, to Lydia, the slave girl and the jailer and how we, too, can use the principles found here to find God’s guidance today.

(originally to be aired December 27, 2020) The downtime between the big celebrations of Christmas and New Year’s can be used of God to go deeper with us. Joanne Hagemeyer uses the story of Elijah to reveal how God used alone times for reflection and growth. God’s faithful provision during quiet times is able to strengthen our faith and prepare us for the future.

Julie Coleman reflects on the promise of Christmas, what the Savior’s birth means and what still awaits us.

Without love there could be no Christmas. God expressed His love when Jesus was born. On this last Sunday of this Advent season Julie Coleman looks at various aspects of God’s kind of love and how we should respond to such a great love.

How can we experience joy? This week Joanne Hagemeyer explains the history of advent,  the significance of the candles and then delves deeper into the joy of Christmas. Listen as Joanne applies scriptural principles imbedded in the choices we make that can lead to happiness.

We all are looking for peace, however, many situations today disrupt our sense of peace. How can there be calm or peace within the storms of life? Listen as Dr. Bill Smith looks at the peace Jesus provides.

What does it mean for us to have hope? Is it when we wish with no assurance of getting our desire? Or is it when we do have a certain level of confidence? Hope founded in the living God is firm and secure, an anchor. Listen as Steve follows the hope of Christmas in light of the Old and New Testaments.

On this Sunday before Thanksgiving Steve Coleman focuses on giving thanks. Why are we called to be thankful? How can we give thanks in everything? Listen as Steve reflects on what the scriptures say about being thankful.

Dr. Bill Smith and Joanne Hagemeyer join together to present the final part of our series on loneliness. This week they reflect on the story of Jeremiah and the lessons we can learn from his life.

Why are our lives sometimes so abruptly interrupted leaving us feeling isolated and alone? Joanne Hagemeyer continues our mini-series on loneliness. Listen as Joanne explores Hagar’s story in Genesis to reveal how, in the midst of loneliness, God is waiting for us to turn to Him.

This week we begin a three-part series on Loneliness. Today Dr. Bill Smith explores why God said it is not good for us to be alone and how we might take advantage of those times when we must be alone. Listen in to learn how loneliness could be impacting you in ways you might not have realized.

Exodus ends on a high point as the glory of the Lord is revealed in a special way to the Israelites.  Listen as Steve Coleman connects this Old Testament picture to the parallels in the New Testament.

Why does God provide so many details in the building of the tabernacle and the vestments for the priests? The details align with today’s project management principles. Listen as Dr. Bill Smith explains some Big Changes and Lessons for Leadership revealed in this passage and the deeper meanings for us today.

Have you ever reevaluated something in your life, made adjustments and started fresh? In Exodus 34 God reloads and makes a fresh start with the children of Israel. He moves ahead with His plan for them with some differences. Listen as Steve reveals a faithful, sovereign God who provides for His people.

It is painful when someone betrays your trust. It often changes your relationship with that person. God had been betrayed by Israel. Listen as Steve Coleman explores the reactions of both the people and Moses to God and how they serve as an example to us.

In Exodus 32 Moses had been on the mountain for a long time. The Israelites were questioning why they’d agreed in the first place. They had lost hope and faith. Listen as Joanne Hagemeyer reflects on the making of golden calf and God’s response to the sin of His people

How can I be the ordinary person that an extraordinary God uses? Steve Coleman returns to Exodus and examines the construction of the tabernacle in light of the people He chose to do the work. Listen and reflect on how you can respond to God’s involvement in your work.

Continuing in Exodus, Steve Coleman examines the details God gives concerning the priesthood. These details about the garments and service are rich in symbolism about God, His people, and His holiness.