New Hope Christian Chapel Podcast

Are we obeying God's call to Christian community? Do we see the dangers of individualism? Do we have a strong theology of location? How could "missional communities" be a practical approach to living as the church? (A sermon by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

Is "experiment" a synonym for "faith"? Do you live an "experimental life of faith" with God every day? What does the life-cycle of faith look like as we seek God, live for him, and follow His leading? (A sermon by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

The world is in desperate need of Jesus! If you are a believer in Him, He lives through you! You are a missionary to a lost and needy world! How can Jesus use you to love and change your world? What is your missionary identity? What could it be? (A sermon by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

Have you ever had a "mountaintop experience" with God where you saw Him show up in power and experienced closeness with Him? What was it like after that experience? Were you exhausted? Did you feel lonely? Was there a spiritual let-down? If so, you are in good company! Learn from Elijah's example how we as children of God can listen for His voice both when He shouts and when He whispers! (A sermon...

What if our children's spiritual lives never got any further than ours are right now? Would we be satisfied with the spiritual "ceiling" that our own walks with Jesus set for our kids? Jesus is supposed to set the spiritual standard for both adults and children alike! And there are a lot of things adults could learn from children about faith! What is your relationship to the younger people in your...

Who are committed to be "with"? Who are you committed to be "for"? Is there such a thing as faith or church without commitment? What kind of commitments did Jesus call His disciples to?

What is the relationship between food & faith, meals & community? How do shared meals as believers generate friendship, generosity, vulnerability, learning, and gratitude? And what is the biblical history of meals as they relate to God and His people as well as Jesus and the Lord's Supper?

What exactly are Christians supposed to do together? How are they supposed to treat one another? What ingredients should be found in every Christian relationship and community? And does this relate to just followers of Christ, or to everyone?

Jesus set us a model for relationship that represents the best of all levels of community! Do you have a circle of 3 intimate Christian friends? Do you have a group of 12 believing friends that you live life with? Are you a part of a larger group of believers to reach out and change the world? If you're missing any of these levels of relationships, then learn from Jesus' example and see what you'r...

Instead of us putting individual spiritual obligations on ourselves by saying "I should pray more...I should read my Bible more...I should reach out more.", what if we asked "Who can I pray more with...who should I read the Bible more with...who can I reach out together with?"? The Bible calls Christ-followers to spiritual partnership, not individualistic legalism. We are meant to be together! Tog...

It is God's design for people to be together. Together is better! It is actually a part of God's very nature as a triune being. Together is not optional, it is essential. So, what does the Bible say about community? Is there a "theology of community" that we can discover from God's Word?

Can you remember a time when your passion and love for God was overwhelming?! Are you in a time like that right now? Is your faith more of a set of beliefs, or a consuming love? Do you need to rekindle your feelings of love for Father God?

How do we go about loving those who believe differently than we do? Should we offer the love of Jesus to those who follow other religions? How do we avoid being religiously prejudiced and love everyone of every religion alike?! (A sermon podcast by Jacob Percival, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

What can we learn about faith, church, and salvation by observing our mothers? In what ways are physical birth and spiritual birth similar? Are you certain that you've been "born again" and come alive spiritually by receiving the Holy Spirit? (A sermon by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

What does it mean to be "in God's kingdom"? What does it mean to be "close to the kingdom of God"? What does it take to "enter into the kingdom of God"? Are you and the people in your life in, or just close to entering God's family? (A sermon by Patrick Reihl, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

When God plans, does He plan small? His plans for your life...are they big or small? Should we be setting our expectations on what we can conceive of, or what God could do?! Are we settling for simple kingdom "addition" when God is looking for kingdom "multiplication"?! How will God work through you powerfully to multiply His kingdom today, this week, and this year?!

What things make a "small church" so special? And what are some of the risks of embracing a small church model? And how do Jesus' teachings on His kingdom compare to the growth and vitality we see in our churches? Take a few minutes to reflect with Pastor Dave in this video as he continues his teaching series on Church Vision by tackling the concept of spiritual "multiplication".

What do you owe to the people in your life? Your children, spouse, family, parents, friends, neighbor, coworkers...even God! We have a debt to those we enter into relationship with, the question is what we owe and what we are owed! And when we don't fulfill our end of that covenant/promise, what does it take to restore things?! (A sermon podcast by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chape...

What does the Bible say about adoption? How does it relate to Christians? What are the needs in the fostering community around us? What does it mean for you? (A message by Jonathan Reid of Fostering Hope Rhode Island, speaking at New Hope Christian Chapel)

How can we serve others to lead them to Jesus? Do we sometimes serve others but then leave them where we found them? Do we at times lead people to Christ but then leave them to figure out their faith on their own? Or do we come alongside our brothers and sisters in the world to serve them, lead them to Christ, and help them grow into God's own expectation of what they might become?!

Every Christian has been adopted! You aren't a member of God's family by birth, you aren't a member of God's family by going to church, you aren't a member of God's family by good behavior! The only way to get into God's family is to be adopted by Him!

Do our families look like God's definition of family? Does the Church represent the ideal of God's family? Does your personal relationship with God look like family should? What exactly is a godly family supposed to look like? Do we see evidence of these seven powerful, essential, biblical family values? (Love. Listen. Serve. Share. Recognize. Pursue. Pray.)

What is God's vision for His Church? What does it look like to both love God AND love our neighbor as Christ commands us? How are those two loves related and connected for you, your family, and your local church?

What is the heart of the Chrisian message? How are we each uniquely created to carry it to the world? And who around us is thirsty to drink of the water only Jesus Christ can give?!

Have you ever been discipled? What does that mean to you? Do you know the Bible's definition of disciple, or discipleship? The Bible uses the word "disciple" as an identity word, a noun, a statement that defines someone...does "disciple" of Jesus define you?