February 25, 2024 | "Disruptions: Laying Our Friends Before Jesus" | Rev. Vicki Harrison
In the sermon "God Breaking Through in the Everyday Interruptions," Pastor Vicki Harrison enlightens us that the disruptions in our daily routines are not mere obstacles but potential divine appointments orchestrated by God. Drawing from Jesus' ministry in Mark 1:21-28, she illustrates how Jesus' most impactful acts and teachings often unfolded amidst interruptions. These moments were not distractions but opportunities for profound spiritual encounters and transformations.
9:30 AM - Traditional Service
11:15 AM - Praise Service
Summary:
In the sermon "Laying Our Friends Before Jesus" given by Pastor Vicki Harrison, the focus was on the power and importance of embracing disruptions as divine opportunities to serve God and others. Reflecting on the story from Mark 2:1-12, where four friends went to great lengths to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, Pastor Vicki emphasized that sometimes God not only invites us to recognize Him in our disruptions but also calls us to be the disruption in someone else's life for their spiritual and physical healing. The sermon underscored the mission of New Hope to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ by urging the congregation to actively seek out ways to introduce others to Jesus, emphasizing the collective responsibility to do whatever it takes to bring people before Christ. Pastor Vicki challenged the congregation to consider who in their lives needs Jesus and to commit to standing in the gap for them, through prayer and action, reflecting the church's values of love, care, and bold faithfulness. This call to action encourages us to view interruptions not as nuisances but as God-given chances to demonstrate His love and power.
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December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve | "Cranky Christmas: Jesus: unexpected beauty, in the midst of the mess" | Rev. Vicki Harrison
"Discover the true essence of Christmas with Pastor Vicki Harrison's sermon 'Jesus: Unexpected Beauty, In the Midst of the Mess' - a journey from chaos to hope, rooted in New Hope's core beliefs."
5:00 PM - Family Blended Service
7:00 PM - Praise Service
Summary:
In her insightful sermon, Pastor Vicki Harrison explores the reality of Christmas, contrasting our idealized visions with the raw, often chaotic truth of the first Christmas. She eloquently reveals how God's work often unfolds in the messiness of life, a theme deeply rooted in the mission of New Hope to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Vicki reminds us that like Mary and Joseph's unexpected journey, our lives too are filled with unforeseen challenges. Yet, in these moments, God is actively working to create beauty and purpose. The call to action here is clear: embrace life's imperfections and find solace in the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Let us be rooted in God’s Word, renewed by the Holy Spirit, and reach out to the world with this message of hope and resilience. For more on our mission, visit New Hope's Mission. Reflect on previous teachings in our Message Archive.
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