New Hope Church: Weekend Messages

We all pray for things, don’t we? We ask God to answer, to respond, to “move mountains” that are beyond our ability to overcome. And all throughout the Bible we find promises that God LOVES to help his people in time of need by answering their heartfelt prayers. So what do we do with the fact some prayers don’t seem to be answered, or the answer is a long time in coming, or the answer is “no” and...

Colossians 1:15-23 is famously tabbed the “Hymn of Christ” and is perhaps the most comprehensive passage of Scripture that talks directly about who Christ is (Christology). Paul explains how Christ is Lord over all creation, His church, and even the redemption story. Paul reminds the church that the Lordship of Christ deserves our deepest adoration and devotion. The question of what the people of...

Worldview perspectives shape how we approach people with the Gospel, how they hear it and most significantly how they will respond to it. While the Gospel message must never be subdued, the Apostle Paul demonstrates in Acts 17 the need to maintain a “dynamic approach” to communicating biblical truth and a biblical worldview. At some time, God invaded your world with the Truth – it’s our responsibi...

Change can be hard. Whether it's change in our personal lives, our families, our churches, or our nation, sometimes it's hard to know what to do when everything around us feels uncertain. The good news is, Jesus has the answer, and He IS the answer for every season of change! Join us for a special message from Dr. Mark Gonzales as we discover how Jesus is our "change agent" in ev...

Paul in times of physical imprisonment, reminds the church at Philippi that God’s plan for his life is so much greater than anything we as humans can comprehend or understand. He encourages the church at Philippi to embrace the perspective that all of life should be viewed within the lens of God’s rule and reign, as described in Scripture. Paul stresses the power and sufficiency of the Gospel and...

During the start of the New Year, God’s people in the Old Testament would often read Psalms 119 to reorient, refocus, and redirect their attention back to God’s Holy word. Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in Scripture and is 176 verses emphasizing the importance, necessity, and treasure of what God’s Word entails. As believers in Christ Jesus, our lives must be built on the foundation of God’s Wo...

"New Year, New You" is a phrase we often hear this time of year. But what if the "new you" wasn't something you had to work to achieve. What if it was something Jesus had already done in you on your behalf? Today we get to dig into what it means to be a "new creation" in Christ, and discover how that changes everything for how we live today.

Today, as we say goodbye to another year, we reflect on what it means to say "goodbye." Goodbyes are hard, but even in the midst of them, God has a special word for us. Join us as we explore some of the "last words" of Jesus and find fresh hope for our lives today.

How do you feel about interruptions? A welcome break from the monotony of life or a distraction from the more important things on your agenda? Jesus often “interrupts” our days, our lives to get our attention or move us in a new direction. For the biblical characters of the Christmas story, His birth was a huge interruption. As we look at their response to His interruption, let’s ask ourselves thi...

Advent is the season of waiting, anticipation, and fulfillment. Today, we focus on the love of God: not as a concept, but as a person—Jesus Christ. J.D. Greear often reminds us that the gospel is the fuel and foundation of all we do. God’s love for us in Christ transforms us, compelling us to share His love with the world.

At Advent we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace! The Peace Jesus brings is more than the Hollywood version of quiet solitude found in front of the fire place with hot cocoa in our hands. Jesus came to give us Peace “that passes all understanding.” A Peace that lasts all year long, through all of the highs and even the lows of life. This Peace is deeper. This Peace is bullet proof. It is a...

1st Advent is all about Hope! The Hope and expectation we have in the coming Christ. Hope is sometimes hard to find and impossible hold onto by ourselves. Hope is too heavy to hold onto alone, that is why the Bible tells us to not to hold onto hope, but to put our hope in Jesus. True hope is found in Christ!

David one of our heroes of faith. A true renaissance man who was as comfortable at worship as he was at war. And he was a “man after God’s own heart.” What was his secret? Was caused him to succeed at such a high level? Was it all God? Was it all David? Or was there something (someone) else?

After hitting rock bottom in last week’s story, King David bounces back to his “man after God’s own heart” form. This week we read one of the most beautiful demonstrations of God’s Grace and Mercy in the entire Old Testament: David’s mercy towards Mephibosheth.

This week in the story of David, we find our hero in real trouble, but it is trouble of his own making. He didn’t set out for the city of Ziklag, but choices were made and baby steps were taken. Before he knew it, he was settled in and putting down roots in the last place on earth he thought he would ever wind up! God rescued him from Ziklag, but it cost David dearly. What will it cost to get you...

When you hear the word, " Friend ,” what comes to mind? What makes someone a friend - a true friend? For far too long we have been satisfied with the world’s definition of friendship that is shallow and short-lived. This week we take a look at the biblical model of friendship that is both genuine and life giving. The friendship between David and Johnathan. 

When we look at the world and see so much chaos, it's easy to lose heart. When we look at elections and find more division than unity and more conflict than cooperation, it's easy to start feeling anxious. But what if God gave us a way to find hope in ANY circumstance, no matter what the outcome?

What makes for a powerful time of worship? The right leader, style of music, temperature, and lighting? A clear head and heart ready to experience God’s Spirit? What if some or none of those things are present? Can there be no worship? This week, we learn from the greatest Worship Leader of the Bible that true worship can be found even in the face of a powerful storm!

David was the first king God chose for His people. He was the greatest King in the history of Israel. He must have been a really special young man. Why was God’s choice such a surprise? Why didn’t anyone else see it coming? What did God see in David that others could not see?

How to call on God to rescue us.

A relationship with God starts and ends with salvation being by grace through faith in Jesus alone. Sharing this news (the Gospel) is one of the highest calls of a Christian and one in which ever believe should be fluent in sharing the Gospel effectively. This week we learn about the three circles technique of sharing the Gospel and dive into answering the question of who we are as humans compared...

We all struggle with doubts from time to time, but that doesn’t mean we don’t believe. It was my belief in Jesus Christ and God’s grace that saved me… but what about now? Does my belief still matter? Does my belief still make a difference in my life or the life of those around me? This week we learn to be uncomfortable from a group of folks who were very close to Jesus, but still struggled with BE...

Our church should be a safe place, a place of refuge, a place of healing. But what if God needs to do some major surgery on our heart? The kind that can’t be handled in an outpatient procedure. The kind that cuts deep, leaves a scar, and causes major discomfort? Do you give your consent?

Did Jesus come to “Comfort the Afflicted”? or to “Afflict the Comfortable”?… Yes, to all of the above! If Jesus did not come to make things “comfortable" for His Church, why is the church trying so hard to be a comfortable place to be? Should Christians be comfortable?

Why are you here in Southwest Florida? What brought you here? Family, a job, or the water and weather didn’t bring you here. You are here on purpose… God’s Purpose. How would it change your life to begin living out the Mission that God has called you to join?