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New Hope Community ChurchEaster at New Hope 2021 - "Rise"2021-04-0454 minNew Hope Community ChurchIt's Our Turn Now - New Hope's 20th Anniversary Celebration2020-10-2538 minNew Hope Community ChurchKeep Going!Keep Going!New Hope Weekend Worship - June 7th, 2020Join us Sunday Morning at 10am for worship as we hear from God's Word together in 1 John 2. Pastor Jeff will be sharing a special message called "Keep Going!"2020-06-0749 minNew Hope Community ChurchEaster 2020 - Finding Hope Again2020-04-1247 minNew Hope Community ChurchOpen House 2019 - The Story of New HopeThis weekend, New Hope celebrates our 19 year birthday! 19 Years ago, God started New Hope with 37 people meeting at the Ramada Inn, and He's been growing us ever since. This weekend isn't just about celebrating God's work in the past, it's about looking forward to what He has for us in the future.2019-10-2751 minNew Hope Community ChurchOpen House 2018: Hope Is On The Way2018-10-2849 minNew Hope Community Church#TheStruggleIsRealFollowing Jesus on our spiritual Journey can bring seasons of life, joy and relief. However, no matter how far along we are, there are also seasons of struggle against sin. These can be so intense that we can be tempted to lose hope that freedom from those struggles are possible. Today, we are going to look at what the Bible says about what it means when a Christian struggles against sin and the hope we have as we face those moments.2018-09-1653 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Journey - 2 - First Steps - Weekend WorshipWhat does it look like to have a relationship with God and to grow in that relationship with Him? This weekend, we are beginning a new series of messages called "The Journey". We're going to learn about the path that we have developed here at New Hope so that you can grow in your relationship with God!
2018-04-1547 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Journey - 1 - Seeing the Bigger PictureWhat does it look like to have a relationship with God and to grow in that relationship with Him? This weekend, we are beginning a new series of messages called "The Journey". We're going to learn about the path that we have developed here at New Hope so that you can grow in your relationship with God!2018-04-0844 minNew Hope Community ChurchStrong Words - 5- Hope2017-02-1249 minNew Hope Community ChurchYou Asked for It - Week 1Pastor Robbie answers this week's questions in the series "You Asked for It" about -- Cremation, Afterlife, Heaven, Hell, Unpardonable Sin, Eternal Security, Women in Ministry, Unequally Yoked, Guilt2016-11-0655 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Time is NowJoin us as we worship, grow, and serve together as a church family in Queensbury, NY! Worship Services: Saturday 6pm | Sunday 9:30am | Sunday 11:15am). You can find out more information about New Hope by visiting our website: www.sharingnewhope.org.2016-10-2345 minNew Hope Community ChurchPreparing for the ElectionJoin us as we worship, grow, and serve together as a church family in Queensbury, NY! Worship Services: Saturday 6pm | Sunday 9:30am | Sunday 11:15am). You can find out more information about New Hope by visiting our website: www.sharingnewhope.org.2016-10-1653 minNew Hope Community ChurchWatch Your Mouth: 5 - What's Wrong with CursingJoin us as we worship, grow, and serve together as a church family in Queensbury, NY! Worship Services: Saturday 6pm | Sunday 9:30am | Sunday 11:15am). You can find out more information about New Hope by visiting our website: www.sharingnewhope.org.2016-10-0946 minNew Hope Community ChurchSeeing the Face of God (Dr. Frank Page)Join us as we worship, grow, and serve together as a church family in Queensbury, NY! Worship Services: Saturday 6pm | Sunday 9:30am | Sunday 11:15am). You can find out more information about New Hope by visiting our website: www.sharingnewhope.org.2016-09-2536 minNew Hope Community ChurchThis is Hard: Keep Your Focus in Your TrialThis is Hard: Facing Extreme Trials
This. Is. Hard. Is that how you feel right now? Most of us are in a trial, headed towards one, or coming out of one. And some trials are extremely hard. How do we face those as Christians? Join us as we study James 1 and learn how to face our biggest challenges.
When you are facing difficulty, it is easy to forget why you are here and what you are supposed to be doing.
This is Hard: “Keep Your Focus in Your Trial”
James 1: 27
#1. Help others, especially the hurting
James 1: 27a
Matthew 25: 40
BHAG #4 Become the...2015-08-0946 minNew Hope Community ChurchThis is Hard: How to Feel About Your TrialThis is Hard: Facing Extreme Trials
This. Is. Hard. Is that how you feel right now? Most of us are in a trial, headed towards one, or coming out of one. And some trials are extremely hard. How do we face those as Christians? Join us as we study James 1 and learn how to face our biggest challenges.
How to Feel About Your Trial
James 1: 1-4
#1. Embrace your trial
James 1: 2
James 1: 9-11
II Corinthians 12: 8-10
#2. Have confidence in your trial
James 1: 3-4
If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ, you will never, ever be God-forsaken.
3 Bible promises about...2015-07-1253 minNew Hope Community ChurchEaster Brings HopeLuke 24: 13-35
For many people, Easter is a time to get together with family, be off from school, and go to church. However, God wants us to know that He gave us Easter for much more than that. If you have faced some serious challenges in your life, Easter brings hope!
It only takes a few moments for our lives to be changed completely.
#1. We all face major hurts and disappointments
I Peter 5: 6-7
#2. Jesus wants to meet us there
- He is patient with us
- He speaks to us
Could it be that the thing you are missing...2015-04-0533 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe 11th Commandment: Comfort One AnotherJesus told us, His followers, to love one another. In fact, He said it’s how the world would know that we are His! Over the next few messages, we’re going to learn more about what some have called “The 11th Commandment”.
The "one anothers" in the Bible:
honor one another
-give preference to one another
-regard one another as more important
-submit to one another
-be humble towards one another
don’t hurt one another
-do not be arrogant towards one another
-do not provoke one another
-be kind to one another
-do not lie to one another
-do not sp...2015-02-0849 minNew Hope Community ChurchControlled by Fear or Led by Faith?Genesis 12: 10-20
When we respond in fear, we...
1. Jeopardize the blessings of God
During his time of crisis, Abraham left the boundaries where God had promised to bless.
When we respond in fear, we...
2. May miss the miracles of God
God loves to provide abundantly when there is nothing!
2 Kings 4 - Elisha provides oil for the widow when there was none.
2 Kings 7: 1 - In a famine, God miraculously disperses the Syrian army to provide food
John 6 - Feeding of the 5,000
When we respond in fear, we...
3. Tarnish our testimony as believers
The Faith Response:
Wait for God’s leading before ac...2015-01-2531 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Vision of New Hope#1. New Hope is a place to ... WORSHIP
Ecclesiastes 3: 11
#2. New Hope is a place to ... GROW
II Peter 3: 18
#3. New Hope is a place to ... SERVE
Philippians 2: 4-11 2014-10-2645 minNew Hope Community ChurchFinding Good GroundMatthew 13: 3-9
1. Hard Ground - My truth or God's Truth
Matthew 13: 18-19
Is There Hope?
Acts 8: 3
Acts 9: 3-5
Matthew 13: 19
Is This Me?
Psalm 14: 2-3
2. Shallow Ground - Fear or Faith
Matthew 13: 20-21
Fear reveals the condition of the heart
Matthew 14: 25-30
Faith Deepens the soil of the heart
Matthew 14: 31-33
3. Contaminated Ground - My Purpose or His Purpose
Matthew 13: 22
Is This Me?
1 John 1: 9
James 5: 16
4. Good Ground - Some Fruit or Abundant Fruit
Matthew 13: 23
Is This Me?
John 15: 52014-08-1747 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope for Mothers who look to God1 Samuel 1: 1-28#1. The struggles that a mother faces - v.1-8struggling with why God had allowed this (v.5-6)being provoked by others (v.6-7)dealing with relational problems connected to the hurt (v.8) #2. The response of a Godly mother - v.9-18she was honest with God (v.10a)she cried out to Him (v.10b)she submitted herself to Him (v.11)she opened up to others (v.15-16) #3. The hope God gives to mothers - v.19-28He is paying attention to your life (‘the Lord remembered her’ - v.19)You can trust His timing (v.20)He can...2014-05-1140 minNew Hope Community ChurchMarriage 911: We've Lost HopeMany of us feel like our marriages are on the brink of falling apart, but we don’t know what to do. In this message series, we’re going to talk about some of the biggest issues we face in marriage and the answers God wants to give us for those challenges.Marriage 911: “We've Lost Hope#1. Giving some graceMatthew 18: 21-35Ephesians 4: 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.#2. Focusing on holiness more than happinessI Thessalonians 4: 3a For this is the will of God, your sanctification...Romans 8: 29a For those whom H...2014-02-2341 minNew Hope Community ChurchFuel: ServantsDo you enjoy what God is doing in your life and the lives of others through this church family called New Hope? How does that happen? What is behind it? We’re going to explore some of the main reasons why God is able to do what He is doing in all of our lives. We’re going to talk about the “fuel” that keeps His fire going in our church family and ask Him to burn that fire brighter and brighter!Fuel: Servants#1. Our God cares about people.Matthew 9: 35-36Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching...2014-01-1944 minNew Hope Community ChurchFuel: Prayer and FastingDo you enjoy what God is doing in your life and the lives of others through this church family called New Hope? How does that happen? What is behind it? We’re going to explore some of the main reasons why God is able to do what He is doing in all of our lives. We’re going to talk about the “fuel” that keeps His fire going in our church family and ask Him to burn that fire brighter and brighter!Isaiah 40: 3-5 A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make smooth in the desert...2014-01-1243 minNew Hope Community ChurchFuel: The Holy SpiritDo you enjoy what God is doing in your life and the lives of others through this church family called New Hope? How does that happen? What is behind it? Over the next few weeks, we're going to explore some of the main reasons why God is able to do what He is doing in all of our lives. We're going to talk about the "fuel" that keeps His fire going in our church family and ask Him to burn that fire brighter and brighter.1. The Mystery of the Holy SpiritGenesis 1: 1-2John 3: 81 Corinthians 2: 102. The Power of the Holy Spirit1...2014-01-0546 minNew Hope Community Church"The Light of Christmas" musicalThe New Hope choir shared a Christmas musical about how Jesus, the Light of the World, can bring light into our darkness.2013-12-151h 01New Hope Community ChurchEvery Day: "Look to Serve and Share"This weekend, Pastor Robbie is sharing the second message in our “Every Day” series. There are so many things to think about in our lives, sometimes that can be overwhelming. In this series, we’re learning some of the most critical pieces to our daily walk with God.Every Day: "Look to Serve and Share"#1. I need a new approach to my life.Philippians 2: 3Do nothing from selfishness / jockeying for position / pushing yourself to the front or empty conceit / an overinflated view of self-importance, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;reasons we struggle with t...2013-12-0146 minNew Hope Community ChurchEvery Day: "Deal with Sin"This weekend, Pastor Robbie is sharing the second message in our “Every Day” series. There are so many things to think about in our lives, sometimes that can be overwhelming. In this series, we’re learning some of the most critical pieces to our daily walk with God.Every Day: "Deal with Sin"#1. Sin is serious Genesis 4: 7 "If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door/stretched out/ready to pounce. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”Numbers 32: 23b "...be sure your sin will...2013-11-2435 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe 2020 Vision for New Hope - part 2#1. WORSHIP: I need to look upDeuteronomy 4: 29 Deuteronomy 6: 5 Deuteronomy 10: 12 1 Samuel 12: 24 Proverbs 3: 5 Jeremiah 29: 13 Deuteronomy 30: 11-14Deuteronomy 11: 16Starting Point: Weekend worshipNext Level: Daily time with God#2. GROW: I need to look inRomans 8: 29II Corinthians 4: 10Ephesians 4: 11-16Starting Point: Be in a Growth GroupNext Level: Disciple someone or be discipled by someone#3. SERVE: I need to look outI Peter 4: 10-11Starting Point: Be involved in ministryNext Level: Share your faithTAKEAWAYWhat is God’s next step for me?2013-11-0336 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe 2020 Vision for New Hope - part 1Open House CelebrationWhy do we have a GPS in our car or on our phone? Obviously, to help us find our way to where we are going! As we celebrate our 13th birthday, we look ahead at "The Vision of New Hope." We believe that God has an exciting future for us, but what does that future look like? Where are we headed?The 2020 Vision for New HopeA BHAG is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal.1. A place where people find GodActs 2: 40BHAG #1 Each one, reach one, every year.Look at what could happen!5 yrs. 16,000 – all of Queensbury6 yrs. 32,000 – Q’bury/GF7 yr...2013-10-2748 minNew Hope Community ChurchFruit of the Spirit: Fruit #4 - PatienceWe've been studying the Fruit of the Spirit - what God does when we allow Him to work in our lives. This message, we're going to look at the one we usually don't get too excited about, but it might be one of the most critical for our lives - "Patience"!#1. What is patience?most prevalent N.T. concepts for patience…>to dwell, remain up under something (hupo-mone)I Peter 2: 20paraphrase - I AM NOT GOING ANYWYERE >long suffering (macro-thumos)>being gentle, reasonable to work withpatience means…>endurance>perseverance>steadfastness/commitment >to wait patiently upon the Lord to rescue/answer>to p...2013-06-3040 minNew Hope Community ChurchSean Pierce interviewWorld Missions ConferencePastor Robbie Lankford interviewed Sean Pierce of the Hudson Baptist Association.2013-06-0909 minNew Hope Community ChurchChuck Garner interviewWorld Missions ConferencePastor Robbie Lankford interviews long time pastor and partner with New Hope, Chuck Garner.2013-06-0810 minNew Hope Community Church"God For Us" Easter CantataThe New Hope Celebration Choir presented the encouraging musical "God For Us," with narration by Jeff Butler, and testimonies by Kathy LaPan and Bill Maynard.2013-03-311h 06New Hope Community ChurchI'm In: "I SHARE"Over the last several weeks, we’ve been learning the things that the Lord has called us to partner together and do as a church family. Thisweekend, we’re going to finish out this important series by talking about the most important assignment that God has given us to accomplish inour lifetime.Summary of messages in series:I’m In: You Can Count on Me…#1. I PRAY#2. I CARE#3. I SERVE#4. I GIVEI'm In: “I Share”#1. The reasons we share – II Corinthians 5: 17-19a. we have been changed – v. 17Matthew 4: 19 b. we have been called – v. 18c. people need the Lord – v. 19John 3...2013-03-2443 minNew Hope Community ChurchI'm In: "I Give"God designed the church to be a family who has partnered together with Him and with one another to do His work in this world. Today, we're continuing a series that talks about the importance of that partnership and give you an opportunity to say, "I'm In: You can count on me. I see the partnership God has called us to have together, and I want to be a part of that with the New Hope family!"You can count on me...I’m In: "I GIVE"Pastor Robbie Lankford#1. Giving is more spiritual than practical – II Corinthians 8: 7why is mone...2013-03-1748 minNew Hope Community ChurchI'm In: "I Care"I’m In: "I CARE" Pastor Robbie Lankford #1. The importance of needs to God – Matthew 9: 35-38 I Peter 5: 7 Matthew 11: 28-30 Psalm 3: 4 I John 3: 16-19 #2. Caring is a challenge – Proverbs 14: 4 #3. How God wants to meet needs through His family – Acts 4: 32-34 Acts 2: 45 our plan for care ministry to happen at New Hope… a. Growth Groups are the key to care at New Hope 2 ways this happens… #1. while you are in a group, some structure is there to encourage care ministry #2. after the group is finished, relationships continue that provide care ministry b. How we structure Growth Groups for care Exodus 18: 13-23 Acts 6: 1-7...2013-03-1045 minNew Hope Community ChurchI'm In: "I Pray"Many times, when we begin our relationship with God, the focus is on what He is doing in our own personal lives - how He is changing me, growing me, blessing me. If we are following Jesus, though, pretty soon we will realize that a big part of His plan for our lives is that He calls us to partner with other believers to do some things together for Him. That's the focus of this new series. Is your relationship with Jesus only about you, or can other believers count on you as a partner to do his work together...2013-02-2437 minNew Hope Community ChurchRunning from God: "When You Hit Rock Bottom"When we run from God or don’t follow His leading in our lives, it can quickly get us in a world of trouble. Many people, though, are so ashamed that they’ve allowed their lives to get in the mess that they don’t think they should call out to God to help them get out of it. Today, in our series “Running from God”, we’re going to turn to Jonah 2 and find out that turning to God in our time of trouble is exactly what the Lord wants us to do. “Running from God: When You Hit Rock Bottom” J...2013-01-2739 minNew Hope Community ChurchRunning from God: "How is that Going for You?"Most of us have run from God at some point in our lives. Many of us may even be doing that right now. We need to understand, though, that running from the Lord is not without consequences. That decision can have a huge impact on our lives, as well as the lives of others around us. Turn to Jonah 1:4-17 as we talk about “Running from God: How’s that Going for You?”“Running from God: How’s That Going for You?”Jonah 1: 4-17 Pastor Robbie Lankford#1. The impact on others>repetition>intensity>unexpected contrasts/opposites >intentional structure>parallelismsAmos 9: 2-3Psalm 139: 7...2013-01-2042 minNew Hope Community ChurchAll is Well Christmas programAmidst a sea of chaos and uncertainty in this world, Jesus is our source of true and lasting hope, joy, and peace. Come enjoy songs of hope and celebration for the season. Songs include: "The First Noel"; "Gloria"; "I Believe in Christmas"; "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"; "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"; "This Same God"; "O Holy Night!"; "Hope of the Nations"; and "All Is Well."2012-12-0952 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Vision of New HopeThis message from Pastor Robbie reminds our church family about who God has called us to be and to help our guests learn more about New Hope.“The Vision of New Hope”Acts 2: 40-47#1. The vision is...TO WORSHIP - v.40Deuteronomy 6: 5Matthew 22: 37#2. The vision is...TO GROW – v. 41-43John 1: 12Ephesians 4: 12-16II Peter 3: 18#3. The vision is...TO SERVE – v. 44-46Luke 19: 10 Matthew 20: 25-28 2012-10-2838 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Hardest Things to Give to God: My RelationshipsLast weekend, Pastor Robbie began a new series called “The Hardest Things to Give to God”. One of the most challenging areas of our lives to turn over to the Lord are RELATIONSHIPS. That is what we are going to focus on together in God’s Word this weekend. Even though it’s hard sometimes, we’re going to ask the Lord to help us learn how to give our relationships to Him.The Hardest Things to Give to God: My Relationships1. When I don’t have onea. Let God comfort youJohn 16:33b1 Peter 4:121 Peter 5:7John 11:35b. Let God be your suffici...2012-10-1440 minNew Hope Community ChurchWhat Kind of Place Has God Built?“What Kind of Place Has God Built?”II Chronicles 6-7#1. A place for God to work – II Chronicles 6: 12-21 #2. A place for lives to change – II Chronicles 6: 22-39 #3. A place that fulfills its purpose – II Chronicles 7: 12-22If Jesus waits to return, what will New Hope be like in 200 years?2012-09-3034 minNew Hope Community ChurchA Nation that Needs GodOur nation is at an important time in its history in many ways. The upcoming election is certainly a reminder of that to us. Instead of complaining about the challenges we face, Christians should be offering hope and encouraging others to look to the Lord. The first thing we need to do, though, is pray. Today, we’re going to turn to Nehemiah 1 in the Old Testament and learn from the example of a man who saw the condition of his people, deeply cared about what they were going through, and turned to the Lord to help them! “A Nation that...2012-09-2336 minNew Hope Community ChurchHow to Find Victory in Times of TroubleHow blessed we are to have Tony Lomenzo sharing God’s Word with us! Tony is serving as a pastoral intern at New Hope, preparing to be a pastor/church planter and is helping us explore the possibility of starting a new church in Stony Creek. Ask the Lord to prepare your heart as God’s servant shares His Word with us from 2 Chronicles 20."How to Find Victory in Times of Trouble" 2 Chronicles 20Tony LomenzoWe are not alone in our battlesThe Lord is waiting for us to come to Him for victoryI. It starts with knowing our limitations. 1. We need to r...2012-07-2234 minNew Hope Community ChurchMoving Forward: "Getting Ready to Move"New Hope is moving! We're not just moving, though. We're moving forward. When God is calling us to move forward in our lives there are usually some things He wants to do to prepare us for that. Turn to Joshua 3 in your Bible and follow along.2012-05-2739 minNew Hope Community ChurchMoving Forward: "The Beginning of a New Day"As New Hope prepares to move into a new building, there are many aspects to our move – both practical and spiritual. This is the first of a series of messages from Joshua 1-6 about God’s steps for each of us moving forward.2012-05-2042 minNew Hope Community ChurchYour Three Big Questions: "How Do I Fulfill My Purpose?"In the worship services at New Hope, we have been looking at the big three questions that every one of us grapples with in our lives. So far, we have asked, "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose?" Now that we know who we are and why we are alive, we ask the follow-up, "How do I fulfill my purpose?"2012-04-2942 minNew Hope Community ChurchRecapturing Lent: "Turning our Thoughts toward God"Every Sunday is Resurrection Day. Really, every day is! Still, Christians have set aside Easter weekend each year to put a special focus on the most important weekend in history. Because of that, many believers all over the world begin preparing their hearts for that for weeks in advance. We hope the Lord is going to use this series of messages to get our hearts ready to get the most we possibly can out of Easter this year.2012-03-1834 minNew Hope Community ChurchRecapturing Lent: "The Purpose of Lent"Every Sunday is Resurrection Day. Really, every day is! Still, Christians have set aside Easter weekend each year to put a special focus on the most important weekend in history. Because of that, many believers all over the world begin preparing their hearts for that for weeks in advance. We hope the Lord is going to use this series of messages to get our hearts ready to get the most we possibly can out of Easter this year.2012-03-1145 minNew Hope Community ChurchLet the Nations Be Glad: "God's Vision for the Peoples of the World"Isaiah 45: 22This is part of a series of messages called “Let the Nations Be Glad”. So far, we’ve talked about how God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others, how God is an amazing God who is worth knowing, and how the Lord intends to get His message of salvation and hope out to the world. Here, we’re going to focus on the goal that God has in all of this. He wants His awesome glory to fill the earth so that every man, woman, girl, and boy from every tribe, every language, and every nation c...2012-02-1236 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Story of New HopeOn the 11th birthday of New Hope Community Church, Pastor Robbie shared how the story of New Hope is a story of faith, hope and love. 2011-10-3047 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Encouraging Words for Hurting People"This message finishes up the series in I Peter called “Hope in the Midst of Hardship”. As Peter wraps up the message that the Lord gave to him for us, he shares some final words of encouragement to all of us who struggle. If you are hurting today, will you open up your heart and listen to the message that the Lord has for you? 1 Peter 5: 5-142011-10-0240 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Someone Should Lead Us"During difficult times, part of the protection that God gives us for our lives is giving us spiritual leaders - servants God has called to lead, feed, guide, and protect us. Let's study 1st Peter 5:1-4 so we can better understand who these servant-leaders are and the role they have in our lives.2011-09-2548 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Stop Fighting Your Problems"No one likes problems and difficulties in our lives. In fact, sometimes we begin to resent the fact that we have them. In this message in the series, "Hope in the Midst of Hardship," we learn that we should stop fighting the fact that we have trials, and trust that God has a good plan and is at work in and through the challenges we face. 1 Peter 4:12-192011-09-1839 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Finish Line Faith"In the middle of hard times in our lives, it's hard not to focus on our circumstances and get down. Sometimes, we can get so thrown off track that we begin to give up and stop walking as closely with the Lord. In this message, we're going to study 1st Peter 4:1-11 and see that God calls us to live our lives with His perspective. One day, this life will be over, and we will be with the Lord. Until the, we need to continue living for Him even when times are tough. 2011-08-2141 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Living a Life of Blessing"When life gets hard, it can really get us down sometimes. Turning to God's Word, the Bible, we find encouragement, though. In the midst of hard times, God has called us to seek to be a blessing to others, and in the process, our lives are blessed by God, too! This message, we turn to 1st Peter 3:8-22 and learn about "Living a Life of Blessing."2011-08-1442 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Making the Most of Your Marriage Part 2"Living for God at home is one of the biggest challenges in our walk with God. In the previous message, we learned about God's instructions for wives. This time, we to turn to 1st Peter 3:7 and see what the Lord wants to teach husbands as we talk about "Making the Most of Your Marriage."2011-08-0738 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Making the Most of Marriage Part 1"One of the most challenging areas of our lives can sometimes be our marriage relationship. God created marriage, though, to be a blessing, and He gives us instructions on how to be the best spouse that we can be, even when our spouse is being difficult. Turn with us to 1st Peter 3:1-6 as we talk about "Making the Most of Marriage." In this message, we focus on God's instruction to wives, and in the next, we'll look at His Word for the husbands.2011-07-3142 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "The Right Response to Unjust Treatment"Have you ever been mistreated? As Christians, how do we respond to others who do not treat us rightly or fairly? in this message, we turn to I Peter 2 and learn how Jesus responded when others said and did things to Him that He did not deserve. We’re also going to see the difference it makes when we respond to that like He did. 2011-07-2442 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Dealing with a Bad Boss"Living out our Christian faith in the different places that our life takes us can be challenging at times. One of the most challenging for many people is the workplace. God gives us instructions, though, on how to live for Him at work. Turn with us to 1st Peter 1:18-20 as we study that together.2011-07-1738 minNew Hope Community ChurchGroundbreaking ServiceNew Hope broke ground on our first worship center by building on the promises of God: each family put a promise in the promise box that will be buried in the foundation.2011-07-1028 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Why Do We Need Hope?"May 15, 2011Pastor Robbie Lankford1 Peter 1:1-2We all face challenges and difficulty in our lives. Sometimes, it can almost be overwhelming. Is there any hope? This series out of the book of 1 Peter is called "Hope in the Midst of Hardship". If you are going through some tough times in your life right now, you don't want to miss this series! We need some direction and encouragement from God's Word.2011-07-0547 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "How Christians Should Respond to Government"Throughout history, followers of Jesus have lived in situations where there have been governments that did not honor God or were even actively opposed to His work. How does God want us to respond to that? In this message, we turn to 1st Peter 2:13-17 and see how God calls us to respond to the role of government in our lives, even when it is many times not supportive of or is hostile to His work. 2011-07-0343 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Knowing Your Purpose"When we go through difficulties in life, many times it is easy to miss the purpose that God has for our lives. In this message we talk about "Discovering Your Purpose" as we study 1 Peter 2:9-10 and are challenged to stay focused on that purpose, even when we go through struggles. 2011-06-2644 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Growing Through Hard Times"Nobody wants to go through hard things in our lives, but the truth is - sometimes, they can be opportunities for us to grow. This message, in our series "Hope in the Midst of Hardship", we talk about "Growing Through Hard Times". If you are going through some difficulty in your life right now, ask the Lord to show you how that might be an opportunity for you to grow in Him! 2011-06-1936 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Living Like You Mean It"Sometimes tough times in our lives can help us refocus and become more serious about our relationship with God. Is that what is happening in your life right now? This message, in our series on “Hope in the Midst of Hardship”, we look at I Peter 1:13-22 and talk about “Living Like You Mean It”. 2011-06-1242 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "How to Face Trials"May 29, 2011Pastor Robbie Lankford1 Peter 1:6-9We all face challenges and difficulty in our lives. Sometimes, it can almost be overwhelming. Is there any hope? This series out of the book of 1 Peter is called "Hope in the Midst of Hardship". If you are going through some tough times in your life right now, you don't want to miss this series! We need some direction and encouragement from God's Word. 2011-05-2940 minNew Hope Community ChurchHope in the Midst of Hardship: "Our Great Salvation"May 23, 2011Pastor Robbie Lankford1 Peter 1:3-12We all face challenges and difficulty in our lives. Sometimes, it can almost be overwhelming. Is there any hope? Pastor Robbie is beginning a new series this week out of the book of 1 Peter called "Hope in the Midst of Hardship". If you are going through some tough times in your life right now, you don't want to miss this series! Also, be sure to invite others that you know who might be going through some hard things and need some direction and encouragement from God's Word.2011-05-2248 minNew Hope Community ChurchWho Am I?: "I Am Changed"Most of us did not grow up learning a lot about God, so we are not aware of the amazing impact a relationship with God can have on our lives! Pastor Robbie shares a series of messages called “Who Am I?” where we learn how our identity as a person can be fulfilled to the fullest through a relationship with Jesus. Turn to the New Testament book of Acts and learn that when I am connected to Jesus Christ “I Am Changed.”2011-04-0341 minNew Hope Community ChurchWho Am I?: "I Am Forgiven"This is the second message in Pastor Robbie's series called “Who Am I?” We all spend so much of our lives trying to find out what our meaning and purpose is. In this series, we learn that our true identity and fulfillment is found only in a relationship with God. Last time, we learned that “I Am Loved”. This message, we’re going to see that, in Christ, “I Am Forgiven”. Turn in the New Testament to Luke 15 as we study God’s Word together!2011-03-2745 minNew Hope Community ChurchWho Am I?: "I Am Loved"This is the beginning of Pastor Robbie's series of messages called “Who Am I?” All of us are looking for meaning and fulfillment in life. We’re going to see what the Bible says about finding that through having a personal relationship with God. This first message is “I Am Loved”. Open up God’s Word to Psalm 139:1-16 and follow along as the Lord speaks to us about how much we are loved by Him!2011-03-2042 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Prayers of Paul: Colossians 1:9-12Join us as Pastor Robbie continues to help us focus on the prayers that Paul prayed to the Lord on behalf of others. We are asking the Lord to use Paul’s prayers to teach us more about our own walk with Jesus! 2011-03-1341 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Prayers of Paul: Ephesians 1:15-22Do you ever wonder what to pray about when you talk to God? Thankfully, the Bible gives us examples of prayers - not so we can memorize and copy them, but they are examples to us of the kinds of things we want to be thinking of when we come to the Lord in prayer. Turn in your Bible to Ephesians 1:15-23, as Pastor Robbie shares the 2nd message in the series, "The Prayers of Paul." Ask the Lord to use the Bible passage and message to help you grow spiritually. 2011-02-1341 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Prayers of Paul: Romans 1:8-12Continuing with the theme of prayer, Pastor Robbie begins a new series of messages about “The Prayers of Paul.” After Jesus came into his life, the apostle Paul was one of the most godly and influential men who has ever lived. Many of his prayers to the Lord on behalf of others are recorded in God’s Word. In this series we look at how Paul prayed for others and ask the Lord to use Paul’s prayers to teach us more about our own walk with Jesus!2011-02-0638 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Lord's Prayer (part 4)This is the last message in the series on “The Lord’s Prayer”. What has the Lord been saying to you about your personal prayer life? Has He been speaking to you about becoming more involved in the Prayer Ministry here at New Hope?Ask Him to speak to your heart as we finish out this series in Matthew 6 together. 2011-01-3041 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Lord's Prayer (part 2)New Hope wants to be known as a house of prayer. Pastor Robbie shares the 2nd message in the series “The Lord’s Prayer”. We want Jesus to teach us how to pray so that we can grow more and more into people and a church who communicate with the Lord on a regular basis! 2011-01-1639 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Lord's Prayer (part 1)New Hope wants to be known as a house of prayerfor God to lead us in the right direction for His will to be done here. In this message, Pastor Robbie shares in depth “The Lord’s Prayer” with us. Have your heart open to what the Lord might want to say to you today about the importance of personal and corporate prayer in your own life.2011-01-0934 minNew Hope Community ChurchA Time for ChangePastor Robbie shares a special New Year’s challenge. The new year is a great time to start fresh in our walk with God. Have your heart open to what the Lord might want to say to you about the need to have a new start. 2011-01-0233 minNew Hope Community ChurchBah Humbug - How Not to Dread the Holidays: "Remember the Reason for the Season"Throughout this Christmas season, we’ve been asking the Lord to help us not begrudge the holidays but to enjoy them through our series “Bah Humbug: How NOT to Dread the Holidays”. We hope that the Lord uses these messages to make this one of the most meaningful Christmas times ever for you. This is the last message in the series.2010-12-2648 minNew Hope Community ChurchBah Humbug - How NOT to Dread the Holidays: "Avoid the Trap of Materialism"Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season . These holidays are supposed to be about celebrating some very important aspects of our lives – being thankful to God for all He has done for us and rejoicing in Him coming to this world to be our Savior. For many of us, though, unfortunately they have become a very negative time of year. You might have even heard someone say already, “I’m dreading the holidays.” Pastor Robbie leads us in a series called, “Bah Humbug: How NOT to Dread the Holidays”. Let’s don’t let the challenges that the season may bring keep u...2010-11-2838 minNew Hope Community ChurchInvesting in Eternity: "Money Isn't Everything"For the last couple of years, we’ve heard much said about the economy and people’s loss of investments or life savings. We need to pray for those in our church family and community who have lost jobs or been affected by what has happened in our country. In the midst of these difficult circumstances, though, maybe a blessing could come. Maybe we could realize more than ever that we cannot depend upon the things of this world and that we should be “Investing in Eternity”. That is the focus of Pastor Robbie’s message.2010-11-0737 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Story of New Hope (Part 2)The weekend of this message, New Hope was celebrating 10 years of worship as a church family! In light of that milestone, Pastor Robbie shared a special message called “The Story of New Hope”. God started this church 10 years ago. Why? What kind of church did God have in mind for us to be? We need to think about that today so we can stay focused on His will for our church as we look to the future! 2010-10-3137 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Story of New Hope (Part 1)New Hope was celebrating 10 years of worship as a church family! In light of that milestone, Pastor Robbie will be shared a special message called “The Story of New Hope” as we think about all that God has done for us and look ahead to what He has in store for our future! 2010-10-2436 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Real Me: "I Am Hurting"All of us have things we struggle with, but many times we are ashamed to admit it. This weekend, Pastor Robbie is going to begin a series where we’re going to look to the Lord for the victory over the places in our lives we struggle with the most. 2010-09-1245 minNew Hope Community ChurchLoving On Purpose: "Who is Going to Lead Us?"The Lord wants churches to be places where people can love Him and love others. Unfortunately, that is not what many people have experienced when they participate in church. How can we make sure that New Hope is a place where people experience the love of Christ? This is the second message in a series of messages called “Loving on Purpose”. We need to learn what directions the Lord has given us to be the church family He has called us to be! 2010-08-2244 minNew Hope Community ChurchLoving on Purpose: "Does Anybody Know What We’re Doing?”This is the first message in a series called “Loving on Purpose” which is a follow up to an earlier series called “The 11th Commandment” where we learned that,as we move forward as a church family, we need to continue learning how to “love one another”.How will it happen, though? How will we make sure that New Hope is a place where people experience the love of Christ? In this message series, we learn that, if youlove people, you plan for it. You make it a priority. If we are going to be the Body of Christ, expressing love to one...2010-08-1537 minNew Hope Community ChurchTop Three: "Does God Really Love Me?"This message is the third and final one in this series on the top three questions that people at New Hope say they would like to ask the Lord. 2010-08-0134 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Unseen Challenge (Spiritual Warfare)Life can be so hard and challenging, and there are many reasons for that. As Christians, though, we need to realize that much of the struggle is related to something called “spiritual warfare”. There are forces at work in this world that seek to tear apart what God is trying to do in and through our lives. Pastor Robbie speaks on “The Unseen Challenge”. We’re going to turn to Ephesians 6: 10-18 so we can better understand what this is about and how to face it victoriously in our lives. 2010-06-0647 minNew Hope Community ChurchPreparing for the Passion: "The Garden of Gethsemane"Will the Easter season sneak up on you or pass you by this year, or will your heart be ready for what God wants to say to you? In this message, Pastor Robbie continues a special series that will help you turn your attention more and more towards the meaning of Easter and hopefully prepare your heart to make this year’s celebration your best ever!2010-03-2128 minNew Hope Community ChurchPreparing for the Passion: "The Last Supper"We usually make a big deal about Christmas, building up for weeks until the day that we actually celebrate Christ’s birth. Many times, though, we do not spend a lot of time preparing for Easter. In this message, Pastor Robbie begins a special series that will help you turn your attention more and more towards the meaning of Easter and hopefully prepare your heart to make this year’s celebration your best ever!2010-03-1436 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Purpose of Christmas: “Reconciliation”We hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas season this year! Sometimes, though, the holidays can be a strain on relationships that we have with others. Today, we’re going to close out our special Christmas series called “The Purpose of Christmas” and learn that “Christmas is a Time for Reconciliation”. 2009-12-2747 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Purpose of Christmas: "Celebration"These days, it seems like Christmas items are out in the stores by the end of the summer! To be a holiday that is so recognized in our culture, we don’t always think about its true purpose. In this series, we learn about “The Purpose of Christmas”. Our hope is that this will be one of the most meaningful Christmas seasons you’ve ever experienced!2009-12-0642 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Vision of New HopeAs we celebrated our 9th anniversary of worshiping together as a church family, Pastor Robbie shared a message about why New Hope is here, helping the New Hope family keep our focus on why God started this church and helping our guests learn more about who we are.2009-10-2544 minNew Hope Community ChurchGridlock: "Loosen Up"Some of our biggest challenges in life come from our relationships. If you are stuck and don’t know what to do, pay attention to this sermon as Pastor Robbie shares the second message in this series on resolving conflict in relationships. 2009-09-2049 minNew Hope Community ChurchBuilding a Life that Lasts: "Choose Humility over Pride"Daniel 4-5Do you struggle with pride or a strong sense of self-sufficiency? This weekend, Pastor Robbie will continue our current series in Daniel 1-6. We’re going to learn that, if you want to build a life that lasts, one of the building blocks is “Choosing Humility Over Pride”. 2009-05-2445 minNew Hope Community ChurchThe Purpose of New HopeThis message was shared on the 8th anniversary of the first worship service at New Hope. 2008-10-2642 min