New Hope Baptist Church
by Jeff Braddock
Here you'll find sermons preached in the pulpit of New Hope Baptist Church as we try to faithfully exposit the Scriptures. Videos of the messages can also be found on the church's Youtube channel and Facebook page. bit.ly/NewHopeAshGrove and https://www.facebook.com/NewHopeAshGrove respectively.
Episodes
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Why We Do What We Do - Pray - Audio
Do you pray? If so, why? That seems like a basic question, but it is one worth asking. Why do we pray? Today, we are going to look at Jesus teaching on prayer from the Sermon on the Mount and see three facets of prayer for the Christian.
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Why We Do What We Do: Meeting Together - Audio
Today, we are going to answer the most fundamental question - why do we meet together in the first place? Is it even necessary to do? Join with us as we look at the biblical basis for meeting together as a church.
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Why We Do What We Do: Preaching - Audio
Why is there preaching in church? For most of us, we just accept as fact that there will be preaching in church because we don't know any different. But why do we do it? Today, we will look at the biblical basis for preaching.
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Why We Do What We Do - Singing - Audio
Have you ever wondered why we do some of the things we do in church? Many of us take the things we do for granted because that's the way it's always been. Today, we will begin a new series on the biblical basis for some of the things we do in the church.
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Living for God in a Godless World - Audio
Christians often wonder how they should live in this fallen world. The Bible doesn't just tell us how to, but also records the lives of some people that did just that, such as Daniel. Join us today as we look at an episode from Daniel's life to see what we can learn about living for God in a...
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Of Sparrows and Hairs - Audio
God cares for His people is more than a pious platitude. It is a biblical truth. Through His providence, God governs the universe. Join with us today to see what the difference this should make in our lives.
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The Hope of Heaven - Audio
When people think of Heaven, they tend to think of disembodied spirits floating on clouds, playing harps for all eternity. While that picture is common, it is not biblical. Today, we will look at a picture of the eternal state of the redeemed and hopefully be encouraged by its message.
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Trust in the Lord - Audio
God is faithful to His people and we can therefore trust Him. This familiar passage calls us to trust in the Lord and to acknowledge Him in all our ways. Are you trusting Him today?
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Strength in Weakness - Audio
For the Christian, pain is not pointless. God has a reason for allowing it. And He provides the strength to endure it. Join us as we find some truths about God's strength in weakness.
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Who's Your Master? - Audio
Everyone serves someone or something. The non-Christian is by nature a slave to sin. But when we trust Christ for salvation, we get a new Master. So, the question for you today is, who is your master?
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James: Powerful Prayer - Audio
In this concluding text, James calls us to prayer. He tells us who should pray, when to pray, and how to pray. If your prayer life needs some help, this is a word for you.
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James - Patiently Endure - Audio
When we are mistreated and suffer, Christians are called to patiently endure.
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James - The Sinful Misuse of Money - Audio
There is a right and wrong way to use our wealth. In today's text, James identifies 4 sinful uses of money that we should avoid.
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James - Three Common Sins to Avoid - Audio
James puts his finger on three sins that are not common, but common even in Churches and among professing Christians.
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James: Draw Near to God - Audio
Christians should draw near to God. That is an obvious truth. But what does that mean and how do we do that? In our text today, James is going give us some concrete actions to take to draw near to the Lord.
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James - The Dangers of Pleasure-Seeking - Audio
Why is there so much conflict in the world? Why are churches as well as nations in an uproar? One big reason is pleasure-seeking. People want what they don't have and get hostile towards others. Today, we will look at three dangers of pleasure-seeking.
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James: Wisdom from Above - Audio
God promises to give Christians wisdom from above if we will but ask Him for it. This is not a download of the encyclopedia to our brains. Heavenly wisdom is the ability to understand God's precepts so that we live in a way that pleases Him.
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James: Taming the Tongue - Audio
Mankind can tame an enormous elephant more easily than we can tame our tiny tongues. It is something beyond our ability to do. However, we can, and should, control it.
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James: Truths About the Tongue - Audio
We need to control our speech. This is incredibly difficult to do, but it is a sign of Christian maturity. Join with us as we look at some truths about the tongue.
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James: Justified by Faith and Works? - Audio
Critics of Scripture and Christianity take any opportunity they can to try to disparage or cast doubt on Scripture. One of the ways they do this is by pointing to seeming contradictions, such as appears in today's text. Join us as we study God's Word and seek to answer the question, "Are we...
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James: Faith and Works - Audio
What role, if any, do good works play in the life of a believer? James tackles this thorny issue in our text. In it, he shares 3 truths about faith and works.
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James: Don't Play Favorites - Audio
Favoritism is a sin. No, it's not commonly thought of as a sin today, but is precisely what James tells us today. We should not play favorites anywhere - especially in the church. Join us as we see God's teaching about preferential treatment in the house of God.
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James: Don't Play Favorites - Audio
Favoritism is a sin. No, it's not commonly thought of as a sin today, but is precisely what James tells us today. We should not play favorites anywhere - especially in the church. Join us as we see God's teaching about preferential treatment in the house of God.
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James: Don't Fool Yourself - Audio
Self-deception is a very real thing, even when it comes to the things of God. In our text, James gives us two warnings about self-deception and an example of what it looks like to truly live out our faith.
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James: Don't Fool Yourself - Audio
Self-deception is a very real thing, even when it comes to the things of God. In our text, James gives us two warnings about self-deception and an example of what it looks like to truly live out our faith.
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James: Stop Talking So Much - Audio
How would you describe your attitude and words? How would others describe them? Are you angry all the time? Are you quick to speak? Slow to hear? If so, you're not alone. Many people, even many Christians, live like this daily. But James tells us that we should live quite differently. Believers...
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James: Stop Talking So Much - Audio
How would you describe your attitude and words? How would others describe them? Are you angry all the time? Are you quick to speak? Slow to hear? If so, you're not alone. Many people, even many Christians, live like this daily. But James tells us that we should live quite differently. Believers...
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James - The Source of Our Sin - Audio
Why do we sin? Where does that temptation come from? James tells us it comes from within. We sin when we are enticed by our own desires. Join us as we continue our series on James.
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James - The Source of Our Sin - Audio
Why do we sin? Where does that temptation come from? James tells us it comes from within. We sin when we are enticed by our own desires. Join us as we continue our series on James.
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James - Consider It All Joy - Audio
We are beginning a study from the book of James. As is typical of the rest of the book, he wastes no time. Instead, he jumps in with both feet with a challenging instruction - consider it all joy when we encounter various trials. Join with us as we look at this instruction and how we are to do it.
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James - Consider It All Joy - Audio
We are beginning a study from the book of James. As is typical of the rest of the book, he wastes no time. Instead, he jumps in with both feet with a challenging instruction - consider it all joy when we encounter various trials. Join with us as we look at this instruction and how we are to do it.
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Jesus is Alive - Audio
Jesus is alive! That simple, historical fact is what separates Christianity from all the world's religions. Only Jesus rose and conquered death and the grave. Join us as we celebrate His resurrection.
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Jesus is Alive - Audio
Jesus is alive! That simple, historical fact is what separates Christianity from all the world's religions. Only Jesus rose and conquered death and the grave. Join us as we celebrate His resurrection.
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Why the Cross - Audio
Have you ever wondered why the cross of Jesus is so important? Or why the cross was necessary in the first place? In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus gives us three truths about the cross.
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Why the Cross - Audio
Have you ever wondered why the cross of Jesus is so important? Or why the cross was necessary in the first place? In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus gives us three truths about the cross.
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Peter and Judas - Audio
Both Peter and Judas were disciples of Jesus. They saw and heard many of the same things in their time with Him. On the night He was arrested, they both failed appallingly. Despite those similarities, there were some striking differences between them. Today, we look at three of them.
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Peter and Judas - Audio
Both Peter and Judas were disciples of Jesus. They saw and heard many of the same things in their time with Him. On the night He was arrested, they both failed appallingly. Despite those similarities, there were some striking differences between them. Today, we look at three of them.
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The Holy Spirit is God - Audio
The Holy Spirit is often overlooked in the Christian life. This is tragic since He is the One Who transforms us and empowers us. But Who is He? What can we know about Him? In our text today, we will see four basic truths about the Holy Spirit.
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The Holy Spirit is God - Audio
The Holy Spirit is often overlooked in the Christian life. This is tragic since He is the One Who transforms us and empowers us. But Who is He? What can we know about Him? In our text today, we will see four basic truths about the Holy Spirit.
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Jesus is God - Audio
In this carefully crafted text, the inspired Apostle John lays out very clearly some powerful truths about Christ - namely that Jesus is God.
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Jesus is God - Audio
In this carefully crafted text, the inspired Apostle John lays out very clearly some powerful truths about Christ - namely that Jesus is God.
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The Lord is God - Audio
One of the most important questions is Who is God? Are there many gods? Is there only one? Is the God of the Bible just one among any number of others? Our text today deals with that very basic question. In it, we will see Who is God and some facts about Him.
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The Lord is God - Audio
One of the most important questions is Who is God? Are there many gods? Is there only one? Is the God of the Bible just one among any number of others? Our text today deals with that very basic question. In it, we will see Who is God and some facts about Him.
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God is Our Maker - Audio
God is our maker. He created us in the womb and is involved in every moment of every day.
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God is Our Maker - Audio
God is our maker. He created us in the womb and is involved in every moment of every day.
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God's Ways Are Not Our Ways - Audio
God does not think or act as we do. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours, as the heavens are above the earth. Nowhere is this more evident than in the area of forgiveness. God stands ready to forgive all who will turn to Him.
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God's Ways Are Not Our Ways - Audio
God does not think or act as we do. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours, as the heavens are above the earth. Nowhere is this more evident than in the area of forgiveness. God stands ready to forgive all who will turn to Him.
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Four Actions of an On-Fire Church - Audio
What does it look like for a church to be on fire for the Lord? Today, we will answer that question by looking at what the church looked like in its infancy.
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Four Actions of an On-Fire Church - Audio
What does it look like for a church to be on fire for the Lord? Today, we will answer that question by looking at what the church looked like in its infancy.
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Disappointed with Jesus - Part 2 - Audio
The conclusion of a message started a couple of weeks ago - we look at truths to hold on to when God doesn't do what we hoped He would.
About this show
Here you'll find sermons preached in the pulpit of New Hope Baptist Church as we try to faithfully exposit the Scriptures. Videos of the messages can also be found on the church's Youtube channel and Facebook page. bit.ly/NewHopeAshGrove and https://www.facebook.com/NewHopeAshGrove respectively.
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