April 28, 2024 | "Old Stuff That Works: Violence… Does It Need a Little Fix?” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
9:30 AM - Traditional Service
11:15 AM - Praise Service
Summary:
In Rev. Roberto Chaple’s sermon “Violence… Does It Need A Little Fix?” from the series “Old Stuff That Works,” he explores the biblical perspective on violence, particularly through the lens of the Old Testament. Addressing themes like creation, free will, and the consequences of human actions, Rev. Chaple emphasizes that violence is a perversion of what God intended. He stresses that true solutions to violence involve turning back to God’s teachings, advocating for forgiveness and reconciliation as key to breaking cycles of violence, aligning with New Hope’s mission of spreading Jesus’s message of peace and justice.
Rev. Chaple invites the congregation to reflect on their own responses to violence and to choose peace and forgiveness in their actions, embodying the grace taught by Jesus. This call to action encourages living out New Hope’s values, particularly being renewed by the Holy Spirit and reaching the world for Jesus Christ through acts of kindness and reconciliation.
Link to previous related sermon: www.findnewhope.com/message-archive/old-stuff-that-works