New Hope Podcast

November 5, 2023 - In Genesis 17 God reveals himself to Abram as El Shaddai and then changes his name to Abraham. There's so much more in the text that couldn't be covered in 40 minutes. God confirms his covenant through Abraham AND Sarah. With God all things are possible.

October 29, 2023 - The name El Roi is only used once in the Bible, Genesis 16. That's where pastor Doug teaches from in today's message. What a great encouragement to know that we serve a God who sees any and all injustices that we may be facing!

October 22, 2023 - The second message in the series, "The Names of God." Pastor Doug teaches about the name Adonai and the implications in using this name of God.

October 15, 2023 - This is the first message in a series called "The Names of God." Each time God reveals his name he is revealing his character and he's helping an individual or people group in their time of need. Pastor Doug started with Genesis 1:1 where we are introduced to the Hebrew word for God, Elohim .

On Oct 8 2023, Pastor Doug shared the message titled, "Stand Fast"

October 1, 2023 - Pastor Doug finished his series "Jesus Stories" with the message titled "Self Justified" based on Luke 18:9-14. It's a familiar story. Two men went to the temple to pray, a Pharisee and a tax collector. Only one went to his home justified! Can you guess which one?

September 24, 2023 - How much do you need? Jesus tells a story (based on Luke 12:13-21) about a rich man whose priorities were all wrong. He was the type of man that the world thought was successful, a man to be emulated. God called him a fool.

September 17, 2023 - Forgiveness. C. S. Lewis said that "Forgiveness is a beautiful word, until you have something to forgive." In today's message Pastor Doug teaches from Jesus' story from Matthew 18:21-35 where Jesus tells us we must "forgive from the heart." Feelings aren't helpful!

On Sept 10, 2023, Pastor Doug, tackled the issue of "Counting the Cost" when it comes to being a follower of Jesus. as he continued his series of "Jesus Stories"

August 27, 2023 - Pastor Doug taught from Luke 10:25-37, one of the most well-known stories Jesus told. In this story the hero happened to be someone that the audience would not have expected in the least. Compared to the clerics that passed by the one in need the good Samaritan show his care for the man in need through compassion, courage, and a commitment to his well being until he got back on h...

August 20, 2023 - Church planter and missionary in Mexico, Jim Cottrill, teaches from Romans 1:16-32 on how Paul's words written some 2,000 years ago are relevant today. It all starts with refusing to honour and thank God.

August 13, 2023 - Pastor Doug teaches from Matthew 22:1-14. We are invited to the wedding banquet arranged by the King. Many are invited but only those who wear the provided wedding garments will be able to participate. The King, in his grace, has provided everything!

August 6, 2023 - Pastor Doug shared from Matthew 21:28-32. Two sons were asked to work in their father's vineyard. Only one son did the will of his father. The natural question that must be answered in response to Jesus' story is "Which son are you?"

July 30, 2023 - Pastor Doug teaches from Luke 15, where Jesus tells three stories about "lost and found." The context of the three stories is critical to understanding the meaning. Of particular interest, in the third story there are actually two lost sons, not just one as we often think.

July 23, 2023 - Chad Salyn spoke on what it means to rest. What do we need to do to do the works of God? Believe on Jesus, rest in Jesus. See John 6:29. Chad also expounds from Hebrews 3 and 4.

On July 9, 2023. Pastor Doug continued his series on Jesus Stories with his message titled "Living in Light"

July 2, 2023 - Pastor Doug teaches from Luke 11:1-13. It's the fifth in the "Jesus Stories" series. A midnight experience comes to all of us, the unexpected, turning our world upside down. We have a God (represented by the neighbour) who has the resourses to deal with our emergencies. Will you come to him in your time of need?

June 25, 2023 - Pastor Doug teaches from Mark 4:30-32 where Jesus uses a mustard seed to illustrate what the kingdom of God is like. Who are the birds in the story? This simple parable, when understood, is so encouraging and hopeful for all who will receive it!

On June 18, 2023. Pastor Doug, Asked the Question what would you do if you found treasure and what do you think about the thought that Jesus thinks of you as Treasure. In his message titled Hidden Treasure as he continues in his series on "Jesus Stories"

June 11, 2023 - From Matthew 13:1-23, pastor Doug teaches from Jesus' story of the sower and the seed. As we will discover, the story is more about the condition of the soil. Of which type of soil is your heart ... hard, stoney, weed infested, or the good soil, ready to receive the seed of God's Word and produce a bountiful harvest?

June 4, 2023 - Pastor Doug started a new series called "Jesus Stories." The first message, coming from Matthew 7:24-29, is the story of two home builders. One lays a good foundation and one takes a short cut. The question Jesus' listeners would be asking is: "Am I the wise man or am I the foolish man?"

On May 28, 2023, Seth Briggs from MLBC shared, the message, "Christ is Better"

On May 21, 2023. Pastor Doug takled the Question about "Leadership" in the Church and "When Christianity and Culture Clash"

On May 14, 2023. Pastor Doug tackled the question of "Sanctity of Life", as he continued in his series "When Christianity and Culture Clash"

May 7, 2023 - In a world where self-help books are being published by the thousands each year, Pastor Doug teaches on how we (as followers of Jesus) should respond to the me first, self obsessed culture. The Bible teaches us that we are to "take up our cross daily" and follow Jesus ... and that's quite opposite of the cultural approach. See Romans 8:5-8.