New Hope Church - Podcast

The Bible reminds us that true change comes when we let go of our old selves and allow God to renew our minds and hearts. This year, what if we focus less on our own plans and more on trusting God's transformation in our lives?

As we step into a new year, hope is the anchor that keeps us steady. No matter what lies ahead, God has a plan for us that is good and filled with hope. With Jesus, we can face the days ahead with confidence.

All of us, whether we realize it or not, are in deep need of God’s reconciling forgiveness. Once we understand and receive it our lives will never be the same. God’s forgiveness is the greatest gift ever offered!

Joy is very different from happiness. Happiness is dependent on circumstances, while joy comes from knowing that God is with us and will take care of us regardless of our circumstances.

It’s easy to get lost in what we want for Christmas. In His wisdom, God gave us the only thing we really need: Jesus. The calm and hope He offers bring us lasting peace that transforms our lives.

Christmas can leave many of us longing for the ‘good old days’ because the rough edges of life are often softened over time. When our circumstances feel daunting, we can seek real peace by remembering the first Christmas and what Jesus brought to all of us.

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...

Our attitude plays a huge role in everything we do. We can view things as struggles or opportunities. When we operate from a place of gratitude, it’s easy to find joy in all tasks, big and small.­

Some situations feel beyond our control. Seeking both the wisdom to discern and the faith to trust God through prayer helps us fully rely on God.

The partnership between Moses and Aaron shows us that true strength comes not from individual effort but from working together to fulfill God's plan. We need both thinkers and heavy lifters!

Grasping tightly to hope, humility, and devotion to Jesus, the follower moves courageously into relationships with all people for Christ’s sake.

There are some who come across as “above it all” and believe pursuing change is futile. They rarely have anything positive to add to the conversation and exist with an “I told you so” mentality.

This may be the most common mindset in America. This lack of hope results in a general malaise. Many feel unrepresented and without a voice.

There is an old saying, ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease.’ That means the one who makes the most noise gets the attention. There are some who take this to another level, because the need to win often interferes with reason and wisdom.

The place to start shifting our focus to the bigger picture is to evaluate where we each are with our attitude and perspective related to the current state of our culture. We can choose to hold tightly to hope and humility.

This time in our country is like no other. Emotions are high, spirits are low, and many of us have experienced strained relationships. As followers of Jesus, we have both challenges and opportunities. Our goal in this series is to remember to look at the bigger picture, not just our immediate circumstances.

There’s a cliché that has been around for a while that says, “Love is a verb”. Sometimes clichés pass the test of time because they involve some truth. Our faith requires us to take action, as well, as we learn to follow Jesus better.

What would it look like if we were given a training manual for followers of Jesus? Maybe it would teach us how to grow in our faith, how to help others grow in theirs, and how to relate well with others. The good news is we do – it’s called the Bible and it’s God’s instruction manual for all of us.

Sometimes answering questions causes even more questions to arise! Pastors Rusty and Yayo will work together to answer the questions about our faith that you submitted throughout this series.

God may seem distant, but that’s far from the truth. There are some real and practical ways to experience His presence in your life.

It’s a great question. Together we’ll discuss the fate of those who haven’t heard about Jesus and discover what the Bible says about their destiny.

Most of the major world religions share some similar tenants, such as treating others with love and kindness. We’ll examine the claims of Jesus and see what makes Christianity unique.

This is one of the toughest questions about faith. We can look at different perspectives on suffering and evil, but have to understand that it all boils down to two words….free will.

There are historical and spiritual foundations that make the Bible a reliable source of truth. Don’t just take our word for it, try reading it for yourself!

The Bible shows us what God’s church should look like. Rather that get distracted by secondary things we need to make the major things our priority.