October 27, 2024 | “Worship: What Is Worship? Spirit and Truth” - Rev. Roberto Chaple and Charles Hodge
Worship transcends personal preferences and consumer mentality; it’s about offering our entire being to God as a living and holy sacrifice, aligned with Romans 12:1-2. This sermon explores how true worship is not about receiving but giving—giving our hearts, minds, and bodies in service to God, as guided by our values at New Hope. Join us in rediscovering worship that’s cooked not to our liking, but as God desires—a heart-made worship that transforms and aligns us with His will. Let’s break away from the consumer mentality and enter a worship that transforms and connects us deeply with God’s purpose for our lives.
9:30 AM Service
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Worship transcends personal preferences and consumer mentality; it’s about offering our entire being to God as a living and holy sacrifice, aligned with Romans 12:1-2. This sermon explores how true worship is not about receiving but giving—giving our hearts, minds, and bodies in service to God, as guided by our values at New Hope. Join us in rediscovering worship that’s cooked not to our liking, but as God desires—a heart-made worship that transforms and aligns us with His will. Let’s break away from the consumer mentality and enter a worship that transforms and connects us deeply with God’s purpose for our lives.
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October 6, 2024 | "Creed: I believe in the Holy Spirit!” | Rev. Vicki Harrison
Explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in Pastor Vicki Harrison’s sermon, as she unpacks its role in guiding, empowering, and renewing our faith. Discover how to actively engage with the Spirit in your life.
9:30 AM Service
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In her enlightening sermon “I Believe in the Holy Spirit!” Pastor Vicki Harrison guides us through the Apostle’s Creed, emphasizing the transformative and affirming power of the Holy Spirit. She elucidates the essential role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, from affirming our status as children of God to empowering us with spiritual gifts and ensuring our growth to be more Christ-like. Pastor Harrison passionately invites the congregation to embrace and seek more profound experiences with the Holy Spirit, advocating for a bold and dynamic engagement with our faith that transcends conventional worship.
This sermon invites us all to deepen our relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. It’s a call to actively pursue spiritual gifts, embrace the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our lives, and ultimately transform how we live and worship. To explore this further and to see how you can get involved in spiritual growth activities at New Hope, please visit New Hope’s mission and learn more about our values.
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September 22, 2024 | "Creed: I Believe in Salvation in Jesus Christ” | Rev. Vicki Harrison
Join Pastor Vicki Harrison as she explores the profound truths about salvation in Jesus Christ through the Apostle’s Creed. Discover the transformative power of His sacrifice and what it means for believers today.
9:30 AM Service
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Pastor Vicki Harrison explores the profound significance of salvation through Jesus Christ in this sermon, emphasizing how His crucifixion bridges the chasm between sinfulness and God’s grace. Delving into the historical context and theological implications of Jesus’ suffering, death, and burial, the sermon addresses the brutal realities of His sacrifice, paralleled with His role as the ultimate atonement for humanity’s sins. Highlighting scriptures and teachings from the Apostle’s Creed, Pastor Harrison invites believers to reflect deeply on the personal and transformative impact of accepting Jesus’ sacrifice, urging them to embrace a life aligned with God’s eternal plan.
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September 1, 2024 | "From Doubts to Doorways: Faith and Suffering” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
Explore how life’s storms can deepen your faith in “Faith and Suffering,” a sermon by Pastor Roberto Chaple from the “From Doubts to Doorways” series, emphasizing growth through challenges.
9:30 AM Service
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Pastor Roberto Chaple’s sermon “Faith and Suffering” delves into how storms in life can deepen our faith. Using metaphors like sailing and storms, he explains that we can’t always avoid life’s challenges, but we can harness them to strengthen our relationship with God. He discusses different types of storms that challenge faith, such as science, unanswered prayers, and difficult questions about exclusivity in salvation. Through biblical references and personal stories, he encourages taking responsibility for our actions, moving forward from past sufferings, and seeing trials as opportunities to grow closer to God. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to live out our faith, even when it leads to personal sacrifice, embracing the promise of resurrection and hope beyond our trials.
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August 4, 2024 | “So The Next Generation Will Know” | Julie Hamilton and the Next Gen Team
“So The Next Generation May Know” by Julie Hamilton emphasizes the importance of passing on Christian faith to the younger generations. She discusses the necessity of fostering relationships with young people in church, not just as a duty but as a privilege that enriches the community. Hamilton underscores that young people need mentors and friends within the church who view them as integral parts of the congregation. Her message is clear: the church must actively engage and include young people to ensure the faith continues robustly into the future.
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“So The Next Generation May Know” by Julie Hamilton emphasizes the importance of passing on Christian faith to the younger generations. She discusses the necessity of fostering relationships with young people in church, not just as a duty but as a privilege that enriches the community. Hamilton underscores that young people need mentors and friends within the church who view them as integral parts of the congregation. Her message is clear: the church must actively engage and include young people to ensure the faith continues robustly into the future.
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March 24, 2024 | "Disruptions: The Fruit of Disruption” | 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.
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In "The Fruit of Disruption," delivered by Pastor Vicki Harrison at New Hope, the message revolves around the transformative power of disruptions in our lives, seen through the lens of faith. Pastor Vicki reflects on a recent mission trip to Cuba, illustrating how dire circumstances there have fueled a remarkable growth in faith and reliance on God. Despite facing severe shortages and governmental oppression, the Cuban churches are experiencing revival, with many coming to faith amidst their struggles. This, she suggests, is a powerful testament to finding hope and joy in Jesus Christ, regardless of our circumstances.
The sermon also explores the biblical narrative of Palm Sunday, emphasizing how a seemingly small disruption – the request for a donkey – facilitated a momentous event in Jesus' ministry. This act of obedience by the donkey's owner led to Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy and declaring His kingship. Pastor Vicki uses this story to underscore the idea that disruptions, whether they come in the form of divine callings or life's trials, can lead to significant spiritual fruit.
Drawing parallels between the experiences of the Cuban church and the Palm Sunday story, Pastor Vicki encourages the congregation to embrace disruptions as opportunities for growth and ministry. She challenges believers to respond to God's call with obedience, even when it disrupts our lives, and to maintain a posture of rejoicing in the face of adversity. The sermon concludes with a call to reflect on how we deal with disruptions and to choose praise over lamentation, trusting that God works all things for good for those who love Him.
This message aligns closely with New Hope's mission to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ by loving Jesus, caring about all people, following God's guidance, living out the truth with grace, and being open to taking risks and making bold decisions (findnewhope.com/whoweare). It also reflects the church's values of being rooted in God’s Word, renewed by the Holy Spirit, and reaching the world for Jesus Christ (findnewhope.com/what-we-believe).
Through "The Fruit of Disruption," Pastor Vicki invites the congregation and viewers online to see disruptions not as inconveniences but as divine appointments that can lead to deeper faith, renewed purpose, and broader impact for the kingdom of God.
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January 28, 2024 | "Fresh Starts Fervent Prayers: Stories of Prayer" | Rev. Vicki Harrison
Uncover the essence of authentic prayer with Pastor Dan Parrish and Pastor Lavetta Pope in 'Just Pray', a sermon from 'Fresh Starts, Fervent Prayers', focusing on sincere communication with God.
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In the recent sermon, “Stories of Prayer,” part of the “Fresh Starts, Fervent Prayers” series at New Hope, Pastor Vicki Harrison and a panel of guests shared powerful personal testimonies on the transformative impact of prayer. This aligns closely with New Hope’s mission of making more and better followers of Jesus Christ through being ROOTED in God’s Word, RENEWED by the Holy Spirit, and REACHING the world for Jesus Christ.
The sermon highlighted the essence of prayer as a life-changing force. Testimonies ranged from experiences of divine intervention in times of financial struggle, healing from physical and emotional pain, to the profound impact of prayer on personal and professional life decisions. Each story illustrated a deep reliance on God, echoing New Hope’s values of loving Jesus, caring about all people, following God’s guidance, and living out the truth with grace.
The panelists’ experiences reiterated the belief that prayer is not just a ritual but a dynamic conversation with God, capable of altering lives and strengthening faith. In line with New Hope’s belief in the Bible as the source of all truth, scriptures like Mark 11:24 and James 5:13–16 were cited, emphasizing the power and effectiveness of prayer.
As a call-to-action, we encourage you to deepen your prayer life, reflecting on your own ‘Stories of Prayer’. Whether you are facing challenges or celebrating joys, let prayer be your steadfast companion. For further inspiration and guidance, explore our previous sermons in the “Fresh Starts, Fervent Prayers” below.
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January 21, 2024 | "Fresh Starts Fervent Prayers: Effective Prayers" | Rev. Roberto Chaple
In his insightful sermon "Effective Prayers," Pastor Roberto Chaple emphasizes the power and significance of prayer in aligning ourselves with God's will. He elucidates that effective prayer is not about attaining what we desire, but about surrendering to God's plan. Through various biblical examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Chaple illustrates how prayer transforms us, helping us move from self-reliance to complete dependence on God. He also explores the different ways God may respond to our prayers—sometimes with a clear answer, sometimes in silence, and at times with a gentle redirection. This sermon invites us to a deeper understanding of prayer as a journey of trust, surrender, and transformation.
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In his insightful sermon "Effective Prayers," Pastor Roberto Chaple emphasizes the power and significance of prayer in aligning ourselves with God's will. He elucidates that effective prayer is not about attaining what we desire, but about surrendering to God's plan. Through various biblical examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Chaple illustrates how prayer transforms us, helping us move from self-reliance to complete dependence on God. He also explores the different ways God may respond to our prayers—sometimes with a clear answer, sometimes in silence, and at times with a gentle redirection. This sermon invites us to a deeper understanding of prayer as a journey of trust, surrender, and transformation.
Embrace the transformative power of prayer in your life. Start each day by surrendering your plans to God’s will, and join us in our commitment to being a praying church. Explore more about our mission and values here, and revisit powerful sermons on prayer here.
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