New Hope Chapel

Is there something beyond believing that is necessary for our salvation? Must Jesus be "Lord" of our lives for us to be saved? Understanding what exactly was going on in Jesus' death and resurrection will answer that question quite clearly. Join us Easter Sunday to hear Julie Coleman share her message: "It is finished. And it really is."

Jonah is associated with the giant fish, a reluctant prophet of hope to the enemies of his people. In chapter 2, Jonah’s repentance brings redemption. Taken on its own merit, the Psalm in chapter 2 is quite beautiful. Skillfully woven into this poem are ancient theologies of God’s character and presence, God’s holiness, redemption, and sovereignty. Because it is a Psalm, it was meant to be heard,...

Two weeks ago Steve gave an introduction to Jonah. This often time taught story is more complex than what we heard and learned in Sunday School. This week Steve digs in deeper giving us insights found in the first chapter.

The story of Jonah is a favorite taught in Sunday School classes. We are introducing the book of Jonah on Sunday. What does this little book tell us about God's kingdom? What is the book really about? Listen to discover the surprising answers. Steve Coleman

For several months we have been reading and learning from 1 John. This week we'll finish up with a look at 1 John 5:13-21 with Teaching Leader Steve Coleman. The apostle John was filled with joy telling about Jesus; light, life, love. And he encourages us "believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another." Be like Christ. In Him we are His children, have underst...

We are arriving at John’s concluding remarks in his letter of light, life, and love. Now he will assure us of three impeccable witnesses to verify and confirm his own testimony, and the trustworthiness of his teaching on these proofs of salvation and salvation’s permanency.  Everyone who has been born anew, from above, lives by faith in ...What are the nine proofs of salvation John offers, and wha...

This week we continue to listen to this great symphony of 1 John by delving into the third movement — the love movement. One way to love is to wait. You might be waiting on God for something. At the same time God might be waiting on you, for your permission to move in your life. What might it be that God is waiting for you to release? Dr Bill Smith

Has the thought ever crossed your mind: How can I know if I am truly saved? In John 4:12-16, John gives us the definitive evidence of salvation. We can know! (Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with sin!) Listen to hear these encouraging indications of new life in Christ. Julie Coleman

In 1 John 4, we read, "God is love."  What does that mean?  Why doesn't the text say, "God is loving," or "God is the perfect example of love"? Listen and consider how God being love changes your life. Steve Coleman

In our passage this week (1 John 4:1-6) John provides a test for those who claim to be prophets. How can we determine if someone is really giving us a word from the Lord? Learn what it means to "test the spirits" and how we can be wise in discerning what we hear.  Julie Coleman

1 John 3:19-20 is one of the more puzzling passages in John's first letter. It seems like circular reasoning. What's more, John talks about deeds and truth together. We often keep our theology strictly about truth. Especially to us today, with our penchant for linear logic, John's statements can seem impenetrable.  Our whole text will be 1 John 3:18-24--what do you think it means? G...

At first read, it is an alarming warning. 'Do not be like Cain,' John wrote to his congregations, and says to us today. But, Cain? How could a believer ever be like Cain? Doesn't that collide with what we believe about salvation? That's what we're going to talk about. Why would Cain's story be the best example John could think of when he was talking about love in the...

WWJD? What would Jesus do? Scripture tells us that we should imitate Jesus with our lives. But what exactly does that mean? Julie Coleman shares John's very simple instructions on that command in 1 John 3:3-12. 

In 1 John 2:28-3:3, John uses a word we sometimes see translated as 'abide', sometimes 'remain', and sometimes 'stay'. John was referring to a metaphor he remembered Jesus using in his Gospel, 'The Vine and the Branches' in John 15. John is saying remaining in Jesus has a 'now' and 'not yet' feel to it. What is the 'now' part? W...

In 1 John 2:18-27, John’s original audience were Christians who had grown anxious over whether they were actually saved. The Gnostics were saying sin is an illusion and the Jewish deity was in fact an evil demiurge. The universe was fatally flawed, and the only way out was special knowledge and connection with the right spiritual beings. John gives a three-part answer—can you see it? What is John...

In 1 John 2:12-17, John writes to three groups of people and names three areas of temptation. Who are the three groups? What are the three kinds of temptation? And why three and three? Let’s talk about it.  Grace and Peace  Joanne Hagemeyer

Dr. Bill Smith briefly speaks on being thankful and having a spirit of gratitude.

How important is it to God that we love each other? Why? In our section from 1 John 2 this week, we will examine the old/new commandment to love. We'll also be looking at practical ways we can follow the will of God in how we relate to each other as a community. Listen and be inspired! Julie Coleman

Steve Coleman continues our look at 1 John. Listen to what it has to say about our fellowship with God and what it means. 

"1 John 1:5-10 is a fairly short passage, but it is packed with meaning. But what is the meaning? What is John saying when he says God is light? Not "God is like light" but "God is light." And what is John really saying when he promises cleansing from all unrighteousness? Come with all your ideas, and we'll reach deep into the heart of John's teaching" Grace...

This week Julie Coleman starts us off in this series with a study of the first four verses. What is John's focus in these four verses? What is it that gave the apostles joy? Listen as Julie shares insights from God's Word.

1 John began changing my life when I was 14 years old and memorized 1 John 4:4, 'He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world.' Decades later, I began to meditate on 1 John 1:9, 'If we are confessing our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.' All unrighteousness! That still blows me away. So this Sunday, I...

This is the 3rd Sunday in this 3-week series on the High Holy Days. The Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot is a week-long festival commemorating the 40-year journey of the Israelites in the wilderness. Throughout the holiday, Jews observe this time by building and dwelling in temporary shelters, just like the Hebrew people did while wandering in the desert. This joyous celebration is a reminder of God...

Last weekend the season of the Jewish High Holy days began. It's a season of reflection and repentance that God commanded His people to observe in the Law. Each of the festivals foreshadowed future events, tying the Old Testament to the New. This week we'll hear about Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement. It is the highest holy day of the Jewish calendar. In the Old Testament, the High Pries...

This weekend begins the season of the Jewish High Holy days, a season of reflection and repentance God commanded His people to observe in His Law. Each of the festivals foreshadowed future events, tying the Old Testament to the New. This week, we'll hear about Rosh Hashanah , the Jewish new year, also called The Feast of the Trumpets. What does this ancient holiday have to do with Christianit...