New Hope Chapel

On the Road to Damascus, Jesus tells Paul that "it is hard for you to kick against the goads." What did he mean? When an oxen did it, he only succeeded in hurting himself. How do we fight to keep from making Paul's mistake? Listen as Julie Coleman explores this issue and more!

Some people in scripture encountered God and refused to change. Judas is a prime example. If you are uncomfortable with change, we will explore ways to avoid it. On the other hand, if you are tired or bored with the same life experience, we will also dig into a transformation process using Abram as an example.  Bill Smith

Deep down, do you wonder why you, personally, are here, and what is it that makes you special, if anything? I certainly have wondered that about myself. That question has to do with destiny, and with purpose, does my life have meaning? We know from Paul that God did raise you and me up to new life for good works God prepared in advance. But how do we find out what those things are? Perhaps Lydia w...

This week, we will see how Palm Sunday fits right in with the “Changed” series, as we will hear how the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem began a week that changed everything! While not everyone is a big fan of change, when we live our life in Christ, there will be times when he causes us to change or grow into the person He always designed us to be. We will touch on the importance of being...

Are you a perfectionist? How is that going for you? This week, Julie Coleman will take us into the strengths, potential, and failures of the closet perfectionist, Peter. We will see how God transformed this complex man from mere potential to successful apostle. Many of us feel we can relate to Peter. Spoiler alert: your life may be even closer to Peter's than you might think!

This week in the Changed series we are going to talk about one of the most unusual characters that experienced God's transforming power. Listen and hear about Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and why God was interested in this man. Steve Coleman

We all put hope in the fact that God is not finished with us yet. He continues the process of transformation throughout our lives, molding and conforming us into the image of Christ. There are many examples in Scripture that demonstrate that process. "Changed" will examine the lives of those transformed: the before, the after, and the catalyst God used to make a positive, permanent chang...

We all put hope in the fact that God is not finished with us yet. He continues the process of transformation throughout our lives, molding and conforming us into the image of Christ. There are many examples in Scripture that demonstrate that process. "Changed" will examine the lives of those transformed: the before, the after, and the catalyst God used to make a positive, permanent chang...

When you read Matthew 7:21-23, where Jesus said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of God... I will declare to them 'I never knew you,'" does it cause you concern? This verse is often taught as a dire warning to believers. But is it? Come along with Julie Coleman as she clarifies exactly whom Jesus was addressing, and what His statemen...

This section of the Sermon on the Mount includes three of the more famous statements Jesus made and is known for: “ask…seek…knock”, “do unto others…” and “enter by the narrow gate”. Listen as Steve Coleman reflects on the decisions Jesus highlights in this passage.

Have you ever been told to mind your own business? Have you heard someone say, “Judge not!”. This is probably the most quoted and misquoted scripture used by nonbelievers and sometimes even by some believers. What we are going to dig into this week in Matthew 7 is how this opening passage is actually encouraging us to judge and even telling us how to judge one another. We will learn four things: W...

This week's passage, Matthew 6:25-34, sure seems a lot like singing with Bobby McFerrin, "Don't Worry Be Happy," which is easier said than done (amiright?). So there must be more to it than that. Towards the end of this passage comes one of Jesus's famous sayings, "Seek first the kingdom of God and God's righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as...

Jesus instructed His disciples to have a "good eye" and not a "bad" one. What was he talking about? He is using what would have been familiar language to His first listeners. They knew exactly what He meant. Listen and find out for yourself! You may be pretty surprised. Julie Coleman

The Lord's Prayer is a favorite text for millions of people who recite it every day. It is simple, yet profound. If we were to follow Jesus' instruction to "Pray like this...", how would our prayers be different? Should we be reciting this prayer regularly? What is the secret behind the pattern of the prayer? Listen for the answers to these and other questions on the Lord'...

God's kind of love, the love the Lord pours into your hearts and mine, through the Holy Spirit, is so rich and full that it stretches us. We grow in the capacity to love as God loves. But what does that mean in our real lives? What does that look like? What does that feel like?   Jesus spoke often about ἀγαπῇ | agapē, the Greek word for altruistic love, and Jesus uses that word a lot in our p...

This week we continue in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. With a few short sentences, He brings God's perspective on fulfilling (or even making) vows and then turns His listeners' ideas of justice upside down. No doubt those on the hillside were shocked at Jesus' new interpretations. Listen and hear Jesus' new perspective on age-old beliefs. How should that affect us today? You...

This week, we are back to looking at the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew says that when Jesus finished, the crowds were utterly shocked, astounded, and amazed at his words. What was so shocking about this message of Jesus? Listen and join us in our shared journey to learn how to live as kingdom citizens. Steve Coleman

Listen as Steve Coleman unwraps nested gift boxes to reveal the many ways God has gifted us through His love.

Dr. Bill says, "So far, in our study of The Sermon on the Mount, we’ve heard about the beatitudes and how the very things we might consider to be negative are actually blessings.  Then we touched on how, in the same way, salt makes things taste better, Jesus tells us we are salt. Then, He further declares that it is not just the teachers who are light, but we are light in the world. He seems...

After the rich poetry of the Beatitudes, it feels like Jesus is switching gears and speaking in riddles. What does Jesus mean about being the salt of the world, or the light of the world? Well, one clue is embedded in Jesus’s final two blessings about being righteous and being persecuted. Another clue is tucked somewhere you and I wouldn’t necessarily think to look —Talmudic teaching from the firs...

This week we continue the Beatitudes, which are Jesus' descriptions on the heart attitudes of His kingdom citizens. God promises rewards for those who act in accordance with hearts that are committed to Him.

Jesus came to bring the Kingdom of God down to earth. So where is it now? Listen and learn about the first four Beatitudes, where Jesus lays down foundational principles for every citizen of His Kingdom. Blessings and rewards are available to hearts that reflect what truly matters to God. Julie Coleman

Matthew’s Gospel is often called the teaching Gospel because Matthew concentrated on what Jesus taught, and arranged his material kind of like a catechism. After establishing Jesus’s credentials in the first three chapters, Matthew now turned to the school Jesus was about to establish, and to the students who become a part of that school.  This week’s passage picks up the story about a year into J...

In Matthew’s Gospel, we have already learned a lot about Jesus. His genealogy is robust. His birth, miraculous. The visit from the magi, unexpected. Last week we heard about the testing he underwent in the wilderness. Matthew now turns from Jesus’ background and preparation to the actual account of his ministry. Listen to hear about the unusual decision he made for beginning his ministry and what...

Have you ever sensed that you were in spiritual warfare? Can you identify any current difficulties in your life that may be the product of spiritual oppression? Jesus faced a spiritual battle in Matthew 4:1-11. We can learn a lot about Satan's tactics from that encounter, as well as the power available to resist him and his schemes. At one time or another, you will also be assailed. We need t...