New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast

Zechariah wanted a son to continue his legacy—but God had bigger plans. In this sermon from Sing Me the Story, Pastor Roberto shows us how God turns disappointment into a prophetic declaration.

Mary's song wasn't soft—it was strong. Pastor Vicki invites us to choose joy, like Mary did, and boldly glorify God this Advent.

The prophets didn't just warn—they worshiped. In this Advent message, Pastor Vicki invites us into the ancient song of Isaiah, revealing how God's plan for Jesus was set in motion long before Bethlehem. Watch the full sermon or listen to the audio player.

The Psalms are more than poetry—they are prophecies sung into history. This Advent, Pastor Roberto invites us to listen for the voice of Jesus in the Psalter and live in expectation for His return.

What does real love look like? In a world full of confusion, Pastor Roberto Chaple unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 to show us a love that actually lasts—the kind of love that reflects God's heart.

Are Our Bodies Just Biology? Let's be honest—our world talks about sex constantly, but rarely with wisdom. Week 3 of our Dear Corinth series dives into Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, a church in a hyper-sexualized culture eerily similar to our own. Pastor Vicki Harrison explores chapters 5 and 6, where Paul confronts dangerous lies creeping into the early church—like the idea that sex is...

Are You Leading Like Jesus? Have you ever hesitated to take a leadership role—at work, at home, or even in church—because it felt intimidating or messy? In week two of our Dear Corinth series, Pastor Vicki Harrison dives into 1 Corinthians 4 with a powerful reminder: leadership in the Kingdom of God looks nothing like leadership in the world. Watch the full service video below or listen to the ser...

What does unity look like in a divided church? We begin our Dear Corinth series with a powerful message from Pastor Roberto Chaple, diving into Paul's heartfelt appeal for unity in the church. If you've ever wrestled with conflict, preferences, or disconnection in the body of Christ—this message speaks to you. Watch the full worship service below or listen to the sermon audio to reflect and respon...

Where does your treasure live? If someone followed your calendar, your bank account, or your social feed—what would they say matters most to you? In Week 2 of our Generous Living series, Pastor Vicki takes us to Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents to ask a vital question: What are we doing with what God has entrusted to us? Watch the full worship service video below or listen to the sermon a...

What does it really look like to live generously in everyday life? In this heartfelt and powerful panel message, To Whom Much Is Given…, Pastor Vicki Harrison leads a conversation with five faithful New Hope members—Katie Mackey, Cecil Cadwallader, Michael Heaton, Bobby Lain, and Mary Barrow—about their journeys into tithing, stewardship, and joyful generosity. Each story reveals something deeper:...

What If Blessing Looks Like Letting Go? Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to give something away—whether it's time, money, or encouragement? This week at New Hope, Pastor Vicki kicked off our new sermon series, Generous Living, with a powerful reminder from Acts 20:35: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

In a world full of chaos, how do we stay faithful to God's purpose when we've made a mess of things? In What A Mess: Samson , Pastor Roberto unpacks the story of a man whose strength wasn't in his hair, but in his commitment and consecration to God. We're reminded that patterns of compromise can weaken our calling, but God's grace always leaves room for redemption . If you've ever felt stuck in cy...

If you've ever stood in the middle of a mess and thought, "Where do I even begin?" —you're not alone. Week 2 of our What a Mess series takes us into the chaotic world of the Judges and the unlikely leadership of Gideon . From Chaos to Calling Pastor Vicki began with a relatable visual: a messy teenager's room. It's overwhelming, disorienting, and just like the time of the Judges—where "everyone di...

In today's sermon from Rev. Vicki Harrison, she walks us through the powerful and often overlooked story of Deborah, found in Judges 4 and 5. As part of our What a Mess series, we explore how God raises up unlikely leaders—people the world may never choose—to accomplish His purposes in the midst of chaos. Pastor Vicki opens with a reality check: the time of the Judges was marked by confusion and r...

"Seeing Beyond the Limits" explores how God redefines boundaries not to restrict us, but to expand us. Preaching from Zechariah 2:1–5, Pastor Lavetta Pope reveals how God calls us to put down our measuring tools and trust Him to build beyond what we can see. Through the Perception of Possibilities, the Promise of Protection, and the Vision of Hope, this message challenges us to stop limiting God's...

In God Never Said When He Will Return , Pastor Roberto Chaple dives into one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in Christian faith—the Second Coming of Christ. While many try to predict the end times, Pastor Chaple reminds us that Jesus explicitly said, "no one knows the day or hour" (Matthew 24:36). Instead of speculation, Jesus commands us to keep watch —to live prepared, focused on ou...

God Never Said There Are Many Ways to Heaven confronts the increasingly popular idea of universalism—the belief that all roads lead to God. Pastor Vicki Harrison compassionately challenges this with Scripture, grounding her message in John 14:6 , where Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This isn't just a comforting verse—it's an exclu...

In God Never Said Things Will Be Easy , Rev. Vicki Harrison unpacks Jesus' words in John 16:33, reminding us that the Christian life is not a path of comfort, but a journey of faith, endurance, and trust. Bad theology can lead to poor decisions and wrong assumptions about God , causing us to believe that faith guarantees a trouble-free life. Instead, Jesus calls us to follow in His footsteps—even...

In her message "God Never Said: Follow Your Heart," Rev. Vicki Harrison (she/her) dismantles the cultural myth that our feelings are always trustworthy. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:9 , Matthew 15:19–20 , and Proverbs 3:5–6 , she reminds us that our hearts can be deceptive and self-serving. When we base our decisions on flawed theology or fleeting emotions, we risk misunderstanding who God truly is an...

This week's message in our Use Me series, led by Rev. Vicki Harrison, powerfully highlights how God continues to use real, broken people to build His Kingdom. Centered around 2 Corinthians 5:17 , we witness four deeply personal testimonies—from Stan Cope, Garnette Stohr, Matt Yeo, and Donna Terrell—who share how Jesus met them in moments of fear, self-doubt, complacency, and helplessness. Their st...

This week, Pastor Roberto brings us the powerful story of Paul —a man whose life was radically transformed by the grace of God. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Paul became one of its greatest missionaries. His story confronts us with this challenging question: Why might God have chosen someone like Paul, a former persecutor of the Church to become a central figure in its growth? Paul's pas...

This week in our Use Me series, Pastor Vicki shares the remarkable story of Mary Magdalene—a woman healed by Jesus, a leader among the disciples, and the first witness to His resurrection. Her story invites all of us to ask: What does God want to do through our brokenness? Scripture tells us that Mary was afflicted by seven demons before encountering Jesus (Luke 8:1–3), but from that moment on, he...

This week we begin our new series Use Me: Beauty in the Broken with a powerful message about the disciple Simon Peter. Pastor Roberto reminds us that God doesn't wait for us to be perfect before calling us—He meets us in our mess and shapes us into vessels for His mission. Peter's story is deeply human. A fisherman turned apostle, he was impulsive, passionate, courageous, and flawed. He walked on...