New Hope Chapel

Jesus chastises Laodicea for being lukewarm. So, what does it mean to be cold or hot, and what made Laodicea so unrefreshing in their faith?

Jesus identifies Himself in a variety of ways both in His earthly ministry and in Revelation. In today's Radiance message, Justin Hibbard explains why that is so unique.

Justin Hibbard's final sermon on the 7 churches deals with the lukewarm church of Laodicea. Learn what it means to be lukewarm and why God prefers either hot or cold. Also, Justin concludes this series tying in the themes to understand what it means to be radiant.

Many people debate the meaning of Jesus giving Peter the keys to the kingdom. But what many people don't realize is that the Lord has talked about keys to the kingdom on two other occasions. In this Radiance episode, Justin Hibbard explores this connection with the City in Philadelphia.

Though Philadelphia was barely holding on, they are told that they will be a pillar in God's Temple. In today's Radiance message, Justin Hibbard discusses how that promise can apply to us as well, even if we're just barely holding on.

In this Radiance episode, Justin Hibbard addresses what God might have been telling Philadelphia when He told them that He had placed an open door in front of them.

Karl Nebbia continues our Radiance series with a look at Philadelphia. Learn how this church, in a city prone to earthquakes, faithfully served the Lord.

Jesus tells us that some people who think they are getting into heaven, will in fact not get in. Why is the weight of glory all about whether or not God knows us? Justin Hibbard explores that question in this Radiance message.

Jesus tells the victorious in Sardis that He will not blot out their names from the Book of Life. Does this means there's no such thing as Eternal Security? Justin Hibbard challenges us to think about this a little differently in this episode of Radiance.

Complacency was Sardis' problem. Learn why this city's history plays into the context of this letter as Justin Hibbard reflects on spiritual warfare in this Radiance message.

Justin Hibbard continues our Radiance series with a look at Sardis. What scathing rebuke does Jesus give this city, and how might it relate to Sardis' history. Once we're saved are we always saved?

Thyatira tolerated a Jezebel - a prophetess who lured them into seduction. In this Radiance devotional, Justin Hibbard talks about a Jezebel that we often tolerate in our own lives and why it's imperative to resist her.

Jesus commends Thyatira for their increasing good works. In this devotional, Justin Hibbard talks about a particular church pitfall of competition and how to avoid it.

In this Radiance devotional, Justin Hibbard discusses the significance of Jesus introducing Himself as One with eyes of fire, and why we should take great comfort in this description of Him.

Justin Hibbard continues our Radiance series with a look at Thyatira. How does God identify Himself, and why is that important to the rest of the context of this letter? What does it mean that this church is involved with Jezebel?

Jesus' promise to Pergamum was some hidden manna and a stone with a name that nobody but us knows. In this Radiance message, Justin talks about a new way of thinking about salvation.

In this Radiance message, Justin Hibbard discusses why the Nicolaitans were bad news for the Church of Pergamum, and why we even tolerate their teachings today.

Justin Hibbard discusses why Jesus twice mentions to Pergamum that He has a double-edged sword. What is it about this side of Jesus that scares us, and why ought we to heed the warning to repent?

Justin Hibbard continues our Radiance study series with Pergamum. How does Jesus identify Himself to this church? What did this church do well, and what was its major struggle that is still very relevant in our churches today?

Jesus' promise to Smyrna is that they will not be hurt by the second death. What is the second death? And why is is that God's grace is the only thing that can save us.

What was the attitude of the Church at Smyrna that led them through poverty and martyrdom? Learn why, though they were poor, their kingdom perspective made them rich.

Smyrna was told that they would face a 10 day persecution. What did this mean, and what do we learn about persecutions that we may face in our lifetime.

Justin Hibbard continues with Radiance: A Practical Study on the 7 Churches of Revelation with a look at Smyrna. What did this church do well, and what painful future was in store for them? Also, Justin explores the purpose of Revelation and why there are 7 letters to 7 specific churches.

We all want to be relevant - to have a place in God's plan. So, how and why did God threaten to remove Ephesus from His work?

Why do we exist? What's our purpose as a Church? In today's Radiance lesson, Justin Hibbard looks at the Church of Ephesus - a church that lost their first love.