New Hope Chapel

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...

A guided meditation led by Dr. Bill Smith

This Sunday Dr. Bill Smith continues with the second part of a sermon series: Taking Every Thought Captive. The overall purpose of this series is to gain an understanding of the importance of our “thought life.” On Sunday, Aug 20 we explored how we can address thoughts that cause us to stumble. This Sunday we will continue this exploration shifting to what scripture encourages us to think about. I...

The Pharisees and the adulterous woman  were at a fork in the road that leads to redemption or destruction. Julie Coleman reflects on this passage in John 8 and the choices they had. We often come to forks in the road. How will we respond? Julie asks “How has the grace and mercy of God affected your life?”

Starting this Sunday Dr. Bill Smith begins a three-part sermon series: Taking Every Thought Captive . The overall purpose of this series is to gain an understanding of the importance of our “thought life” and how we can move from being a victim of our thoughts to becoming a victor over our thoughts. We will explore the possible sources of our thoughts, and look at the relationship between our thou...

Julie Coleman leads us in seeing God's heart revealed in a parable recorded in Luke 18. She says, "So often, when Jesus spoke of his return, there was a sense of urgency in what He told His disciples. Be ready! Don't get caught unexpectedly! But how are we supposed to keep up the watching and anticipation as the days and years go by with no second coming?” This week Julie Coleman te...

Steve Coleman leads us in seeing God's heart revealed in the Wise Steward parable. Steve says, "This week we have one of the more puzzling parables Jesus told. What is even more interesting is seeing the parable in the context of the other parables in this series.” If you have a chance read Luke 16:1-9 and observe carefully what Jesus said.

Julie Coleman leads us this week in seeing God's heart revealed in a parable recorded in Luke 16. Julie says, "We are often told that as Christians, we should be changing the world. Going out boldly to do great things for God. Do you feel guilty when you hear those words? Think you are not living up to what God expects from you? This Sunday we will hear the parable of the Rich Man and La...

Steve says, "This Sunday we are going to take another look into God's heart through a parable. Jesus was teaching and some in the crowd mentioned to him a group of Galileans that had been killed by Pilate. Jesus responded by telling them a very short story about two men discussing whether to cut down a tree that is not producing fruit. In the story they decide to wait a year before cutti...

Julie says "This Sunday we will begin a summer series on the parables of Jesus. He used these clever stories to reveal God's values and view of the world. I will cover the "Lost" parables in Luke 15 this week. We will see God's unfailing love for the lost and learn how to align ourselves with what He values. It's one more way we can love God with all our heart, soul,...

Steve Coleman teaches on why we baptize.

This week Steve Coleman teaches on the Nature of God. Steve says, "How do we understand a God who is beyond understanding? The book of Psalms tells us that God can be understood through his creation. Romans indicates our consciences inform us there is a God. Jesus said those that saw him, had seen the Father. The Bible teaches us about God, but do we have the right picture of him?” Listen and...

Dr Bill says, "This Sunday we will wrap up our exploration of the book of Hebrews with a good deal of curiosity about how the writer will conclude this letter after twelve chapters of making an unassailable case that Jesus is better than every approach that one might make towards a relationship with God. Will this chapter continue to be more about Jesus or might this chapter shift towards us?...