New Hope Chapel

Joanne Hagemeyer continues our study of Exodus with a baby born under a death sentence, a little girl, and a family acting on the faith they have in God. Circumstances do not thwart God’s purposes. The lives of this family and, ultimately, Israel were marvelously preserved by God's intervening hand. 

Steve Coleman introduces our new series on Exodus and provides background for the life of Moses. It was no accident the nation of Israel was in Egypt. We can see God’s hand getting them there and in all they endured. The blessings and protection of God can coexist with terrible problems and oppression. 

The Psalms are songs meant to evoke feelings. Psalm 73 was written by Asaph, a Levite, who was dependent on gifts from the people. Joanne Hagemeyer explores the emotions of Asaph. We can easily identify with his hurt and, like him, be reminded that we are God’s beloved.

Psalm 30 is full of contrasts. Listen as Bill Smith examines these and reveals Jesus’ teaching that is paralleled in this Psalm.

God is revealed in our world. Continuing our study in the Psalms Joanne Hagemeyer examines Psalms 19 and shares three pieces of evidence that point to God’s nature and reality.

Church can be really hard sometimes. Is it worth the effort to live in Christian a community? Psalm 133 sheds light on this question of unity. Listen as Steve Coleman explains its relevance to us today.

There are times in life when everything seems to be going wrong. The wilderness is often used as a metaphor to describe these times. Listen as Julie Coleman provides context for Psalm 63 and how it helps us when we are in our own wildernesses.

What do you think of when you think of God’s love? God’s love or ‘hesed’ is a commitment to us. It is a steadfast and faithful love. Listen as Julie Coleman reflects on God’s love for us and how that looks in our lives today.

This week we conclude our study of the Gospel of Mark. What is the importance of the resurrection? Listen as Dr. Bill Smith reveals what the disciples learned about belief? How should that revelation affect our thinking?

Mark is moving toward the conclusion of his gospel. The significance of his account is shown in what he includes and leaves out. Listen as Steve Coleman reflects on this familiar passage. What did Jesus’ death accomplish? What did He suffer apart from physical pain? Did Jesus really die?

What is the biggest challenge facing the church today? Mark reveals an answer to this question in today’s passage. Listen as Steve Coleman challenges us to guard against anything that prevents others from seeing Jesus.

Have you ever wished you could start the day over? Get a second chance? Peter very well may have wished this. Listen as Julie Coleman relates the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus and what we can about God’s grace.

Dr. Bill Smith picks up our study of Mark with Jesus’ betrayal, arrest and questioning by Jewish leaders. He looks at Jesus’ reaction to the ‘stress’ that faced him and the assumptions made by the leaders of the day. How do you deal with stress? What assumptions do you make about God? How many of them are wrong? Listen as Dr. Bill gives insights into these questions.

There are times when the tragedies or disappointments of life can cause us to question God, even tempt us to just walk away. Listen as Julie Coleman reveals how Jesus in Gethsemane prepares the disciples and us to get ready for the worst.

Bill Smith resumes our study of Mark by reading Proverbs 16:1-14. He then shows how the Lord worked out these verses in Proverbs by looking at how He managed the events around the Last Supper as portrayed in Mark 14:12-26. God’s plan is in His hands and one we can trust every day.

Julie Coleman continues our study of Mark with the anointing of Jesus. This act was so profound that Jesus said it would always be remembered. Listen as Julie reveals the significance of this and how we can relate to this woman and have her focus.

This week Joanne Hagemeyer and Steve Coleman revisit the same passage as last Sunday but this time with the perspective of centuries of history. Listen as they partner to reveal truths Jesus wants us to be alert to concerning future events.

Steve Coleman and Joanne Hagemeyer continue our study of Mark. This week they team teach and reveal what Jesus prophesied and taught in the disciples’ context of the 1st century. They focus on the disciples’ questions, Jesus’ predictions, prophecy from scripture, and practical applicaton for us today.

In today’s passage Joanne Hagemeyer explores several truths Mark is revealing. Listen as Joanne explains how Jesus keys in on religious hypocrisy and focuses on God’s core values of compassion, justice and righteousness.

Are you walking in a manner worthy of the Lord? Are you doing enough? How should knowing the greatest commandment impact you today? Listen as Julie Coleman reveals what Mark says about God’s expectations.

Have you ever worried that you were missing the truth? How can the disciples’ failure to understand the truth inform how we live today? The empty tomb is the most profound and important event in the history of the world. Listen as Julie Coleman shares insights into this critical event.

God has specific purposes for what is written in the Bible. Today Dr. Bill Smith reveals more about the Sanhedrin and their plan, the Sadducees and their angle of attack and Jesus’ answer and what that reveals about how we can study scriptures.

Often times Christians are trapped between having integrity as believers and observing what the laws of the land require. Joanne Hagemeyer examines the familiar passage about the lawfulness of paying taxes to Caesar. Listen as she gives insights into the double meaning Jesus was revealing and the principles we can apply today.

Dr. Bill Smith continues our study of Mark when religious leader's questioned Jesus’ authority. He then follows with Jesus’ response in The Parable of the Tenants. Listen as Dr. Bill walks us through what Mark is revealing about Jesus in light of these events.

Proceeding on in the Gospel of Mark, Steve Coleman explains the events of the fig tree and clearing the temple by looking at these questions - What did Jesus do? What was the meaning of His actions? What did He teach? How might these events be connected? Listen as Steve reveals what Mark is trying to tell us about Jesus.