New Hope Church - Podcast

Waiting is never easy, especially when it feels like God is silent or distant. Zechariah and Elizabeth remind us that God is always at work even in the delay. Hope grows when we trust His timing, because He is never late.

The weekend after Thanksgiving carries a significant tradition at New Hope. We dedicate our Sunday services to honor and remember God’s goodness in two ways. First, we get to witness how God has worked in people’s lives as they make a public profession of their faith through baptism. Second, we have an open mic time. Anyone who wants to can express thanks to God for how He has shown His goodness t...

Jesus’ mission was clear. He came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, we are invited into that mission. Loving God means loving people, and loving people means going after the one, whether across the street or across the world. Every act of love is a reflection of His heart.

Going after the one always costs something. It requires time, comfort, energy, or resources. Jesus laid down His life for the sheep. Following Him means being willing to sacrifice so others can experience life, hope, and restoration.

Jesus looked at people with compassion, not judgment. He saw their brokenness and moved toward them with love. In a world that often looks past the hurting, we are called to stop, see, and respond. The call of Christ is not just to feel compassion but to act on it.

God does not settle for the ninety-nine. He goes after the one. His pursuit of the lost shows the depth of His love and the value He places on every life. That same love challenges us to look beyond the crowd and notice the one who needs us most.

Jesus told the story of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to go after the one that was lost. His love is not cautious or convenient. It is personal, sacrificial, and relentless. Jesus went out of His way to dignify the unseen. He elevated the abused, maligned, and marginalized. He sought out the rebellious. We are called to reflect that same love and compassion in our everyday lives and throug...

Our choices shape our future. Jesus invites us to build something lasting, starting with what’s happening inside us.

What kind of person are we becoming? Jesus points to the importance of integrity, self-awareness, and grace in how we treat others.

Responding to conflict and division with courage and compassion.

Loving people who love us is easy. But what about those who don’t? Radical kindness, empathy, and forgiveness can transform the way we live and relate to others.

Jesus speaks directly to the realities of wealth, struggle, and influence. What kind of life does He call “blessed”?

What if the path to a better world and a happier, more meaningful life is the opposite of everything we expect? We’re exploring what Jesus taught about life, love, truth, and transformation. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just curious about what Jesus taught, this series is an opportunity to wrestle with some big ideas that can change your life forever!

Getting knocked down doesn’t mean we’re finished. Through Christ, even our lowest moments can be turning points for faith, healing, and purpose.

Life brings pressure from every side, but we do not walk through it alone. God’s strength holds us together when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. A layoff. A divorce. A diagnosis. A death. A dream that crumbles. A relationship that falls apart. In those moments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by disappointment, doubt, or even cynicism. We wonder where God is and how to move forward when everything feels uncertain. But what if those unexpected turns aren’t the end of the story? What if God is still present,...

Behind every fire-breathing dragon we fear lies a deeper battle within—fear, pride, hurt, or loneliness. In How to Train Your Dragon, a misunderstood boy and a feared creature break generations of conflict by choosing compassion over fear. What if the dragons in your life—those hard-to-love people, buried wounds, or fears you’ve tried to outrun—could be tamed not by force, but by faith? Whether yo...

The Wild Robot is a story about identity, belonging, and transformation into fulfilling the purpose you are uniquely wired to have. What happens when you feel out of place and are faced with circumstances that call for change? When lives around you need help? Sound familiar? Just like Roz the robot, we often feel like we don’t fit in, but God sees more in us than we see in ourselves. You were made...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your past, your failures, or even your limits but fear of stepping into who God made you to be? Using scenes from the movie Wicked, this message challenges us to rise above the expectations of culture, comfort, and compromise and live boldly for Christ. With Scripture as our guide, we’ll explore what it means to live with courage, perseverance, and love tha...

One criminal mocked Jesus. The other reached out in a moment of raw honesty—and found eternal hope. This story isn’t about who deserves grace, but who dares to ask for it. If you’ve ever felt too far gone or too late to change, this encounter is proof that it’s never over with Jesus.

Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed—small, unseen, but full of potential. Faith doesn’t have to be loud to be real. If you’ve ever questioned whether your small steps matter, this is your reminder: God grows what we surrender, and even the smallest “yes” can lead to something eternal.

Crowds came to Jesus with broken bodies and deeper wounds—and He welcomed them all. He didn’t just heal what was hurting; He revived hope. If you’re longing for healing—physical, emotional, or spiritual—this encounter reminds us that Jesus still sees, still cares, and still heals.

Nicodemus came to Jesus in the dark—full of questions, uncertainty, and curiosity. But instead of turning him away, Jesus offered truth, grace, and the possibility of a brand-new start. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubts or wanted to believe but weren’t sure how—you’re not alone. Jesus doesn’t shut the door on seekers. He opens the way to real transformation.

While others gave from their abundance, a poor widow gave all she had—and Jesus noticed. Her quiet sacrifice echoed louder than the richest offering. In a culture that celebrates platform and performance, Jesus honors unseen faithfulness. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you have to give is enough—this story will change how you see your value.

A religious expert asked Jesus for a rule—but Jesus gave him a story. Loving God isn’t complicated, but it is costly. It means loving people who are different, inconvenient, or unexpected. If you’ve ever wondered what really matters to God, He already answered: love well, love wide, love first.