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New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWas Gamaliel Good?: UnstoppableAct 5:33-42 NIV33) When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. 34) But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35) Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36) Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it...2025-06-2333 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnstoppable Repetition: UnstoppableAct 5:12-32 NIV12) The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13) No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14) Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. 15) As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. 16) Crowds gathered also from the...2025-06-161h 04
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Unstoppable Genuine: UnstoppableAct 4:32-5:12 NIV32) All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33) With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 34) that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35) and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to a...2025-06-0936 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnstoppable Mission: UnstoppableActs 4:23-31,33 NIV23) On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24) When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. 25) You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David:“ ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?26) The kings of the earth rise up and the ru...2025-06-0230 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Unstoppable Ordinary: UnstoppableActs 4:1-22 NIV1) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2) They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3) They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. 4) But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.5) The next day the rulers, the elders and...2025-05-2730 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnstoppable Help: UnstoppableActs 3:1-26 NIV1) One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2) Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3) When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4) Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5) So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from t...2025-05-1930 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Unstoppable People: UnstoppableActs 2:42-47 NIV42) They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43) Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44) All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45) They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46) Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47) praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lo...2025-05-1238 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnstoppable Spirit: Unstoppable Acts 2:1-13; 32-41 NIV1) When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2) Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3) They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4) All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5) Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6) When they heard t...2025-05-0534 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnstoppable Message: Unstoppable Acts 1:1-17 NIV1) In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2) until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3) After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wai...2025-04-2933 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastEaster Sunday: The Prayers of JesusLuke 24:1-121) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2) They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3) but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4) While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5) In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among th...2025-04-2131 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastPalm Sunday: The Prayers of Jesus Luke 22:31-32 NIV31) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.32) But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”TAKEAWAYSWhen was the last time we prayed that we would overcome a temptation?-Deliver us from evil.-Deliver us from temptation.-Deliver us from the hour of trial.-Grant us strength to pray even when we don’t feel like it....2025-04-1438 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastPraying On The End Times: The Prayers of JesusLuke 21:5-12,14-36 NIV5) Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6) “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.”7) “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”8) He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘...2025-04-0735 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastPray & Don't Give Up: The Prayers of JesusLuke 18:1-8 NIV1) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2) He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought.3) And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’4) “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think,5) yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see t...2025-03-3134 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastJesus Is Better | Guest Speaker: Shane PruittMatthew 13:44-46 44) “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.45) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.46) When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.2025-03-2432 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastPeace: It Is WellMark 4: 35-4135) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”36) Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37) A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38) Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”39) He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the wav...2025-03-1732 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastAll Is Well: It Is WellPhilippians 4:4-13 NIV4) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5) Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—thin...2025-03-1034 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastStressed Out: It Is WellMark 1:32-34NIV32) That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33) The whole town gathered at the door, 34) and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.35) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36) Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37) and when they found him, they...2025-03-0328 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWeary: It Is WellMatthew 11:28-30 NIV28) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30) For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” TAKEAWAYS Kinds of weariness:1. Overwork2. Repetitive strain on body, mind and soul3. No sabbath4. Discouragement5. Feeling trapped6. An overwhelming to-do list7...2025-02-2428 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastAddiction: It Is Well1 John 2:15-1715) Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16) For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17) The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. TAKEAWAYSAn addiction pollutes, body, mind, and spirit, exercises control, dominates the individual and affect other people.2025-02-1737 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSpiritual Depression: It Is WellPsalm 42:1-11 NIV1) As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3) My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”4) These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive thro...2025-02-1035 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastAnxiety's Remedy: It Is WellPsalm 25: 1-22 NIV1) In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. 2) I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3) No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.4)Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. 5) Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6) Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are...2025-02-0339 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastIt Is Well | Genesis 26:12-25Genesis 26: 12-2512) Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. 13) The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy. 14) He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. 15) So all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the time of his father Abraham, the Philistines stopped up, filling them with earth.16) Then Abimelek said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.”17) So Isaac moved...2025-01-2733 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastJumpstart | Proverbs 22:1-9Proverbs 22:1-91) A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2) Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. 3) The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 4) Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. 5) In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. 6) Start children off on the way they should go...2025-01-2030 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastBarnabas: JumpstartActs 4: 32-2732) All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33) With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 34) that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35) and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had...2025-01-1328 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastJumpstart | Matthew 25:14-30Matthew 25:14-3014) “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.15) To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.16) The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more.17) So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.18) But the man who had received one bag went off...2025-01-0637 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Christian Faith: Jesus BC - AD1 John 5:1-5; 11-13 NIV1) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2) This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3) In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4) for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5) Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that...2024-12-3034 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastChristmas Love: Jesus BC - AD1 John 3:1,16-18 NIV1) See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 16) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17) If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the l...2024-12-2329 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastChristmas Victory: Jesus BC - ADLuke 1:32-33 NIV32) He will be great and will be called theSon of the Most High. The Lord God willgive him the throne of his father David,33) and he will reign over Jacob’sdescendants forever; his kingdom willnever end.”1 John 4:1-6 NIV1) Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2) This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Ever...2024-12-1616 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastChristmas Benefits: Jesus BC - AD1 John 1:3-9 NIV3) We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4) We write this to make our joy complete. 5) This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6) If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7) But if we walk in the l...2024-12-0931 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastChristmas Truth: Jesus BC - AD1 John 1:1-4 NIV1) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2) The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3) We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his...2024-12-0234 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastUnoffended: Sorry?Matthew 5:23-26 NIV23 ) “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,24) leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.25 ) “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be throw...2024-11-2533 min
Real with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsFinding Hope Through Grief with Don BoykinIn this heartfelt episode of Real with Rhys, hosts Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards sit down with Don Boykin to discuss the often overlooked topic of living with grief. As the holiday season approaches, Don shares his personal journey and the importance of staying connected. This conversation offers valuable insights on navigating grief, finding support, and embracing the healing power of community. 2024-11-2233 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastTotal Forgiveness : Sorry?Genesis 45:1-8 NIV1) Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2) And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.3) Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence.4) Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.”...2024-11-1829 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHow Not to Apologize: Sorry?Luke 15:18-24 NIV18) I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.19) I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’20) So he got up and went to his father.“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.21) “The son said to him, ‘Father, I...2024-11-1134 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Parable of The Elder Son: Sorry?Luke 15:11-32 NIV11) Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.12) The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.13) “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.14) After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need.15) So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that count...2024-11-0429 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastA Civilization Reborn: Romans 16:17-27Romans 16:17-27 NIV17) I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18) For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. 19) Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.20) The God of p...2024-10-2829 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWe the People: A Civilization RebornRomans 16:1-16 NIV1) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. 2) I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. 3) Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4) They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 5) Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my d...2024-10-2135 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsMicah's Welsh Adventure: An Internship Journey in WalesExplore with Micah Delesline as he shares his experience interning in Wales on this episode of "Real with Rhys".2024-10-1731 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastActual Mission: A Civilization RebornRomans 15:23-33 NIV23) But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, 24) I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25) Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26) For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution fo...2024-10-1531 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastGuest Speaker : Lee Strobel2024-10-0827 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastAuthentic Mission: A Civilization RebornRomans 15:14-22 (NIV)14) I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another. 15) Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me 16) to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17) Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in...2024-09-3032 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastEternally Accepted: A Civilization RebornRomans 15:1-13 (NIV)1) We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2) Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3) For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” 4) For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. 5) May the God who gives endurance and...2024-09-2329 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Main Thing: A Civilization RebornRomans 14: 13-23 (NIV)13) Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14) I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean. 15) If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. 16) Therefore do...2024-09-1630 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastA Civilization Reborn: Matthew 10Matthew 10:1-10, 16-22, 32-33 (NIV)1) Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2) These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3) Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4) Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5) These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter an...2024-09-0929 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastIssues: A Civilization RebornRomans 14:1-12 (NIV)1) Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2) One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3) The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them. 4) Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make...2024-09-0334 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWake Up Call: A Civilization RebornRomans 13:8-14 (NIV)8) Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9) The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10) Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.11) And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber...2024-08-2631 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastA Civilization Reborn: Romans 13:1-7Romans 13:1-7 (NIV)1) Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2) Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3) For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4) For the...2024-08-1935 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsWelsh RevivalDive deep with Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards as they discuss the Welsh Revival and the impact it continues to have in this episode of "Real with Rhys".2024-08-1633 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSincere Love: A Civilization Reborn Romans 12:9-21 (NIV)9) Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10) Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12) Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13) Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.14) Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15) Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16) Live in harmony with one another. Do not be...2024-08-1235 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastA Civilization Reborn: Romans 12:1-8 Romans 12:1-8 (NIV)1) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.3) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself...2024-08-0536 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastTo God Be The Glory: He Won't FailRomans 11 (NIV)TAKEAWAYS1. God did not reject His People.2. There is always Remnant by Grace.3. Israel has today largely fallen away.4. The Gentile mission help will save Israel.5. Gentiles are ingrafted into the Israel story so that no one can boast.6. Israel is hardened to the gospel, but will be saved, by the gospel.7. Jesus alone can take away our sins.8. God offers mercy.9. Amazing Grace.2024-07-2931 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSalvation for All: He Won't FailRomans 10 (NIV)1) Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2) For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3) Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4) Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.5) Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The pe...2024-07-2236 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsRest (Part 2)Join Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards in this Part 2 episode of "Real with Rhys" as they focus on how Jesus "sabbathed" and the effects that technology has had on us in regards to rest.2024-07-1830 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHow to Fullfill God's Call: He Won't FailRomans 9:16-33 (NIV)16) It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. 17) For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18) Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. 19) One of you will say to me: “Then why does God still blame us? For who is able to resist his will?” 20) But who are you, a human be...2024-07-1531 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHe Won't Fail: Romans 9:1-15Romans 9:1-15 (NIV)1) I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2) I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3) For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, 4) the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5) Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of t...2024-07-0832 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastFinal Victory: The Great EightRomans 8:31-39 (NIV)31) What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34) Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is...2024-07-0128 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsRest (Part 1)Join Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards in this Part 1 episode of "Real with Rhys" as they speak about what the Bible says about rest and keeping the Sabbath.2024-06-2727 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastGod is at Work: The Great EightRomans 8:28-30 (NIV)28) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29) For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30) And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.TAKEAWAYS1. God works IN all things, v 282. God is working for the good...2024-06-2535 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSpirit-led Dad: The Great EightRomans 8:26-27 (NIV)26) In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27) And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.TAKEAWAYS1. The Spirit searches, v272. The Spirit helps, v263. The Spirit intercedes2024-06-1732 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastCreation: The Great EightRomans 8:19-25 (NIV)19) For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20) For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21) that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.22) We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23) Not only so, but we ourselves...2024-06-1030 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSuffering: The Great EightRomans 8:18 (NIV)18) I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.TAKEAWAYS1. Have a hopeful perspective on suffering2. Have an eternal perspective on suffering3. Allow suffering to deepen our relationship with Jesus4. Understand that there is a time-limit on suffering2024-06-0330 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Great Eight: Guest Speaker John FunnelRomans 8:12 -17 (NIV)12) Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13) For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.14) For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15) The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. An...2024-05-2825 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Christian Mind: The Great Eight Romans 8:5-11 (NIV)5) Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6) The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7) The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8) Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.9) You...2024-05-2030 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsC.H. Spurgeon (Part 2) with Pastor Ray RhodesJoin Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards in this episode of "Real with Rhys" as they speak with Pastor Ray Rhodes of Grace Community Church of Dawsonville about CH Spurgeon's wife, Susannah, and their beautiful, unique relationship and how that made an impact on his ministry. 2024-05-1739 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThe Spirit-Filled Home: The Great EightRomans 8:1-4 (NIV) 1) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2) because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3) For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4) in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, w...2024-05-1333 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastSelf Portrait: Who I AmRomans 7:1-25 (NIV)1) Do you not know, brothers and sisters—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2) For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him. 3) So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that...2024-05-0628 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastCounting Yourself: Who I AmRomans 6:11-23 (NIV)11) In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12) Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13) Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. 14) For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but...2024-04-2918 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsPrince of Preachers, C.H. SpurgeonJoin in on this episode of "Real with Rhys" as Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards discuss the wonderful story of Charles Haddon (C.H.) Spurgeon and the legacy he has left for all preachers today.2024-04-2632 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastBaptism Day: Who I AmRomans 6:1-10 (NIV)1) What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2) By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3) Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4) We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.5) For if we have been united wi...2024-04-2330 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWho is Your Representative? Who I Am | Pastor Rhys StennerRomans 5: 12-2112) Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—13) To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14) Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.15) But the gift is not like...2024-04-1827 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastThis is It!: Who I Am | Pastor Rhys StennerRomans 5:1-11 (NIV)1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2) through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3) Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4) perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5) And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has be...2024-04-1134 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastPeace on Repeat: Easter at New Hope | Pastor Rhys StennerJohn 20:19-23 (NIV)19) On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”20) After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.21) Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”22)And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.23) If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are for...2024-04-0428 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsBaseball Legend, Darryl StrawberryWelcome former MLB Player, 8x All Star, 4x World Series Champ, 2x Silver Slugger, Darryl Strawberry on this episode of "Real with Rhys". Join Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards as Darryl shares his story on how God changed his life and used him in a major way outside of baseball.2024-04-0131 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastLast Sleep to the Last Supper: Easter at New Hope | Pastor Rhys StennerSunday, March 24 - Last Sleep to the Last Supper Matthew 26:14-35 (NIV) 14) Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15) and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16) From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. 17) On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”2024-03-2830 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations - DiscipleNow: Alive and Living Romans 4:18-25Romans 4:18-25 (NIV)18) Against all hope, Abraham inhope believed and so became thefather of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19) Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.20) Yet he did not waver throughunbelief regarding the promise ofGod, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21) being fully persuaded...2024-03-2124 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex Edwards8-Time Mr. Olympia, Lee HaneyJoin Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards in this episode of "Real with Rhys" for this interview with 8 Time Mr. Olympia, Lee Haney! Here you will learn about his faith and also practical information to be healthy, build muscle and take care of the body that God has given us.2024-03-1433 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: FaithWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 4:1-17 (NIV)1) What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2) If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3) What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”4) Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as...2024-03-1428 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations - Hinge: The Marvelous Solution: Believe ItWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 3:21-31 (NIV)21) But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22) This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24) and all are justified freely by his grace through the...2024-03-0726 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: Impossible Problem - Don’t Deny ItWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 3:1-9 (NIV)1) What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2) Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3) What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4) Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: “So that you...2024-02-2828 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: True FaithWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 2:17-29 (NIV)17) Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; 18) if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19) if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, 20) an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of...2024-02-2134 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: Judging and JudgementWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 2:1-16 (NIV)1) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2) Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3) So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same th...2024-02-1530 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsOverlooked with Speaker & Author, Whitney AkinIn this episode of "Real with Rhys", Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards talks with Speaker, Author, Wife and Mom, Whitney Akin, as they discuss her new book, "Overlooked". Get ready for a great discussion in loneliness and Social Media and the part that it plays in today's society. 2024-02-0927 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastGuest Speaker, Darryl StrawberryGet ready for this powerful message from former MLB Player, 8x All Star, 4x World Series Champ, 2x Silver Slugger, Darryl Strawberry!2024-02-0846 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: Revelation & RebellionWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 1:17-32 (NIV)17) For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed---a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."18) The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19) since what may be known about God is plain to...2024-02-0130 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastClash of Civilizations: UnashamedWe will be going through the book of Romans in this powerful, epic sermon series, Clash of Civilizations. Are you ready?Today's reading is from Romans 1:1-16 (NIV) 1) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2) which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3) concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4) and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus C...2024-01-2536 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastJumpstart: Faith GivingIn this 2 week series, Jumpstart, we look at Malachi and 1 Samuel as we focus on starting the new year well.Today's reading is from 2 Samuel 24:1, 9-18, 20-25 (NIV) 1) Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.”9) Joab reported the number of the fighting men to the king: In Israel there were eight hundred thousand able-bodied men who could handle a sword, and in Judah five hundred thousand.10) David was conscience-stricken after he had c...2024-01-1632 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsClash of Civilizations2024-01-1025 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsStudent Ministry TodayIn this episode of “Real with Rhys”, Rhys Stenner interviews co-host, Alex Edwards, about his role as a Student Pastor and the challenges that students face today. 2024-01-1028 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastJumpstart: Obedience-GivingIn this 2 week series, Jumpstart, we look at Malachi and 1 Samuel as we focus on starting the new year well.Today's reading is from Malachi 3:6-12 (NIV) 6) “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7) Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’8) “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you...2024-01-1025 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHere on Earth: Jesus Walks on WaterIn this sermon series, we will be looking at different stories of Jesus to learn how God has come to earth and is among us.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV)22) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23) After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24) and the boat was already a considerable distance from land...2024-01-0334 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHere on Earth: Christmas EveIn this sermon series, we will be looking at different stories of Jesus to learn how God has come to earth and is among us.Today we focus on the following scripture passages from Luke 2:8-18 & Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) 8) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that wil...2023-12-2723 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsGrieve with Don Boykin - Part 2In this anticipated part 2 episode, Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards continue their conversation with Don Boykin as he speaks on the loss he has experienced in his life and the continued process of dealing with grief. 2023-12-2327 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHere on Earth: Calming the StormIn this sermon series, we will be looking at different stories of Jesus to learn how God has come to earth and is among us.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from Luke 8:22-25 (NIV)22) One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake. ”So they got into a boat and set out. 23) As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.24) The disc...2023-12-2035 minReal with Rhys: Rhys Stenner & Alex EdwardsGrieve with Don Boykin - Part 1In this first episode, Rhys Stenner and Alex Edwards welcome Don Boykin as he speaks on the loss he has experienced in his life and the continued process of dealing with grief. 2023-12-1531 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHere on Earth: Feeding of the 5000In this sermon series, we will be looking at different stories of Jesus to learn how God has come to earth and is among us.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from Matthew 14: 13-21 (NIV)13) When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14) When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.15) As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “Th...2023-12-1427 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastHere on Earth: Great CatchIn this sermon series, we will be looking at different stories of Jesus to learn how God has come to earth and is among us.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from Luke 5:1-11 (NIV)1) One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2) He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3) He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and as...2023-12-0726 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWho's Invited To Thanksgiving: JoabWould you invite David's friends to Thanksgiving? Join us we dive into 4 of David's friends for this practical sermon series about our relationships.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from 2 Samuel 20: 1-2, 4-22 (NIV)1) Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted,“We have no share in David, no part in Jesse’s son! Every man to his tent, Israel!” 2) So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri. But the men of Judah s...2023-11-2127 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWho's Invited To Thanksgiving: Prince MephiboshethWould you invite David's friends to Thanksgiving? Join us we dive into 4 of David's friends for this practical sermon series about our relationships.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 (NIV)1) David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2) Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. 3) The king asked, “Is there no one still...2023-11-1625 min
New Hope Baptist Church PodcastWho's Invited To Thanksgiving: AbigailWould you invite David's friends to Thanksgiving? Join us we dive into 4 of David's friends for this practical sermon series about our relationships.Today we focus on the following scripture passage from 1 Samuel 25:2-44 (NIV)2) A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. 3) His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was...2023-11-0927 min
Great Hills SermonsSing A New Song - Rhys Stenner - November 13, 2016Sing A New Song
Rhys Stenner, Guest Preacher
Psalm 40:1-3, 12-13
Great Hills Baptist Church
November 13, 20162016-12-0739 min