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New Hope Bend
by New Hope Church
Helping lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus.
Episodes
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When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Did God Let This Happen?
Why did God let this happen? When tragedy or hardship turns your life upside down, it’s natural to wonder where God is—and whether He still loves you. Romans 8 reminds us that our suffering is real, but it isn’t the end of our story. God can work through our pain for good, shaping us to become…
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When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Do I Have Purpose?
Do I have a purpose? What if I missed God’s plan for my life? Your purpose isn’t something you have to earn through success, find in the perfect career, or wait for in a future season. It begins with who you are: God’s handiwork, saved by grace and created in Christ Jesus to do good works. In…
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When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Can't I Change?
Why can’t I change? If you’ve promised yourself you’d stop doing something and then found yourself doing it again, you know how discouraging that question can feel. In Romans 7–8, Paul describes that struggle and points to hope beyond trying harder. Jesus meets us with grace, and the Spirit helps...
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When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Do I Feel Alone?
Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows us completely and is present with us in every season. But His presence isn’t an excuse to remain isolated. God also created us to be known through honest, healthy relationships. Loneliness grows in hiding, while connection grows through honesty. You may feel...
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When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Am I So Anxious?
Anxiety can leave us feeling responsible for things we were never in control of. In this message from Matthew 6:25–34, we explore Jesus’ teaching on worry and discover why peace doesn’t come from gaining more control, but from trusting God. Learn the difference between healthy concern and…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Build a Life That Lasts
What you build your life on matters—especially when the storms come. In this message from Matthew 7:24–27, we look at Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders and learn why hearing His words is not the same as following them. Discover how obedience builds a strong foundation, why faith…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Faithfulness Is the Assignment
What does it mean to be faithful with what God has given you? In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the talents—a story about three servants who were each entrusted with something valuable. They didn’t receive the same amount, but they were each responsible for what had been placed in their...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Be Ready, Not Oblivious
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins to warn us about the danger of looking spiritually ready without actually being ready. All ten were waiting for the bridegroom. All ten had lamps. All ten expected him to come. But when the moment arrived, only five were prepared. In this...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: God Changes the Humble
In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to the temple to pray: a Pharisee who trusted in his own righteousness and a tax collector who knew he desperately needed mercy. In “God Changes the Humble,” we see how spiritual pride can hide behind good behavior, religious activity…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Forgiven People Forgive People
In Matthew 18, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant to show us how deeply God’s forgiveness should change the way we respond to those who hurt us. Forgiveness does not mean pretending the pain did not happen, removing healthy boundaries, or automatically restoring trust. It means...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: God Wants You to Be with Him
In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons—to reveal God’s heart for people who are far from Him. Whether we wander through carelessness, feel completely helpless, run through open rebellion, or hide our distance from God behind religious behavior…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Stop Making Excuses
In this message from the When Jesus Told Stories series, “Stop Making Excuses,” we look at Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14:15–24 and the danger of allowing good things to take the place of God. Our excuses often sound reasonable, but they reveal what our hearts truly value…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Don’t Waste Your Life
In the parable of the rich fool, Jesus warns us that it is possible to build a successful life and still waste it. Greed often hides behind responsibility, planning, and the desire for security, but life is not found in an abundance of possessions. In this message, we are challenged to stop...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Love Does More Than Feel
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows us that love is more than a feeling or knowing the right answers. Loving God means loving the people He places in front of us through mercy, sacrifice, commitment, and action. In this message, we are challenged to notice the needs around us…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: What Is Jesus Really Worth to You
What are you building your life around? In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus tells two short parables about a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value. These parables reveal the worth of the kingdom of heaven and confront the deeper question of what our hearts truly treasure. In this sermon from New Hope...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Don’t Discount Small Beginnings
In Week 3 of our series, we explore what Jesus teaches through the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast in Matthew 13:31–33. God’s Kingdom often begins in ways that look small, ordinary, or even insignificant—but He is always doing something far greater beneath the surface. In this message,...
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Why Evil Still Grows in the World
Why does evil seem to prosper while God remains silent? In this message from Matthew 13:24-43, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds and His answer to one of the hardest questions believers face: If God is good, why does He allow evil to continue growing in the world? Jesus teaches that God is…
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When Jesus Told Stories :: Why Some People Change and Some People Don't
Why do some people hear God's Word and change, while others remain the same? In this message from Matthew 13, we explore Jesus' Parable of the Sower and the four types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts. Jesus teaches that the difference is not the seed—the Word of God—but the…
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What Jesus Asks of You :; Come and Follow
What does Jesus ask of those who want to follow Him? In this message from our Come and Follow series, we explore Jesus’ powerful invitation in Matthew 4:18-22 as He calls ordinary fishermen to leave their nets and follow Him. Jesus does not call perfect people—He calls ordinary people into...
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What Jesus Asks of You :: Come and See
What does Jesus actually ask of you? In John 1, Jesus doesn’t call people to casual interest or distant admiration. He invites honest seekers to “come and see,” but that invitation always requires movement. Many people want enough Jesus to feel comforted, forgiven, or inspired, but not enough…
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The Book of James :: Prayer and Restoration
James gives us a clear picture of a life shaped by prayer in every circumstance—not as a last resort, but as the first response. Whether in trouble, joy, or sickness, prayer is the ongoing lifeline between God and His people. It is not transactional or merely functional, but deeply...
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The Book of James :: Money and Patience
In this message titled “Money and Patience,” Student Ministries Pastor Connor walks through James 5:1–12, where James confronts two major areas of the human heart: money and pressure. This isn’t just a warning about wealth or a simple call to “be patient”—it’s a reminder that money reveals what…
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The Book of James :: Stop Playing God
In this message from James titled “Stop Playing God,” Student Ministries Pastor Connor walks through the tension James highlights between judging others and controlling our future. As part of the New Hope series through the book of James, this sermon challenges the subtle ways we step into roles...
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The Book of James :: Conflict Comes from Within
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same conflict over and over again, James 4 offers a hard but freeing truth: the real issue might not be the other person—it might be what’s happening inside of you. In this message, Conflict Comes from Within, we unpack how our unmet desires, pride, and...
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The Book of James :: Two Kinds of Wisdom
This week in James 3:13–18, we look at the difference between earthly wisdom and godly wisdom. In a world where knowledge is everywhere, James reminds us that wisdom is not measured by how much we know, but by what our lives produce. True wisdom is seen through gentleness, humility, peace, mercy,...
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The Book of James :: Your Tongue Is Not Neutral
This week at New Hope, we looked at James 3 and the sobering truth that our words are never “just words.” The tongue is not neutral—it reveals the condition of the heart, carries spiritual weight, and has the power to shape marriages, families, friendships, churches, and futures. James reminds us...
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Easter :: Easter Sunday
Easter is not just a tradition, a family moment, or a spring celebration—it is the announcement of the most life-changing event in history: Jesus rose from the grave. In this Easter message from Luke 24, we look at the truth that Christianity rises or falls on the resurrection of Jesus. If the…
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Easter :: Good Friday
Good Friday is not a casual moment in the Christian life. It is the day we slow down and look honestly at the cost of our salvation. In this message, we reflect on the cross not as a symbol we have made familiar, but as the place where Jesus willingly suffered for sinners. Good Friday reveals the...
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Easter :; Palm Sunday
This Palm Sunday message reminds us that Jesus did not come to fit our expectations, serve our agenda, or be admired from a distance. He came as King. While the crowd praised Him publicly, many still misunderstood Him, wanting rescue on their terms instead of surrender to His rule. Palm Sunday...
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The Book of James ::
In this message from James 1:19–27, we’re reminded that hearing God’s Word is not the same as obeying it. Many people want comfort from Jesus without true transformation, but James calls believers to move beyond simply listening and begin living out what Scripture teaches. Spiritual maturity is...
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The Book of James :: How God Uses Trials
Trials are not proof that God is against you—they are proof that He is forming you. In this powerful message from James 1:1–18, we explore how God uses pressure, pain, and testing to grow perseverance, maturity, and deeper dependence on Jesus. When life feels heavy—whether in your marriage,...
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Trusting The Call
As this Come to Jesus Moment series comes to a close, we’re reminded that we can trust Jesus and walk faithfully in all He has for us.
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Come To Jesus Moment ::
In this week’s Come to Jesus Moment, we explore the transforming power of forgiveness through Romans 5:6–8 and Luke 7:36–50. What does it really mean that Christ died for us while we were “utterly helpless” and “still sinners”? At a dinner party filled with tension, Jesus confronts pride, exposes...
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Repent and Run Fast!
What does real repentance actually look like? In Luke 19:1–10, we meet Zacchaeus—a wealthy, hated tax collector whose encounter with Jesus proves that repentance is more than words. As the saying goes, “When the heart is right, the feet are swift.” Zacchaeus didn’t just feel remorse—his life...
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Learn To Pray
Prayer doesn’t come naturally to everyone—even those who know how to talk about God. In Luke 11, the disciples watched Jesus pray and realized there was something different about it. After witnessing miracles, healings, and power, it was Jesus’ private prayer life that caught their attention.…
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Storms
Storms are unavoidable — but they are never meaningless. In this powerful message from Matthew 14:22–33, we walk with the disciples into the middle of a raging storm and witness Jesus doing the impossible: walking on water, strengthening faith, and rescuing Peter when doubt takes over. This Come…
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Come to Jesus Moment :: Climbing Life's Tallest Mountains
In this message, Climbing Life’s Tallest Mountains, we walk through Matthew 16:21–17:13 and explore how Jesus faced suffering, rejection, and the road to the cross with unwavering purpose and hope. From Peter’s resistance to Jesus’ mission, to the breathtaking moment of the Transfiguration, this...
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Come To Jesus Moment :: What Matters Most in Life
What really matters in life—and what happens when money takes the lead? In Luke 12, Jesus confronts greed head-on through a startling encounter and a powerful parable that exposes the danger of storing up earthly wealth while neglecting a rich relationship with God. In a culture driven by…
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Come To Jesus Moment :: A Daily Decision
What does it really mean to become your best self in a new year? In this message, “A Daily Decision… A Come to Jesus Moment,” we look at Psalm 1 and Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 to discover that lasting change doesn’t come from self-help strategies, resolutions, or motivation alone—it comes from…
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Moments With The Master
In this message Moments with the Master from Mark 1:40–45, we explore the unforgettable encounter between Jesus and a man suffering from leprosy—a moment that reveals Jesus as a compassionate rebel who refused to bow to rules that wounded rather than healed. As we walk through the history…
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Seeds of Greatness
Come to Jesus Moment • Seeds of Greatness — In a world driven by status and achievement, Jesus offers a radically different vision of greatness rooted in humility, service, and a transformed heart. In this message, Pastor Steve takes us back to the Upper Room where the disciples argued about who...
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Come To Jesus Moment :: Called To Follow
In “Called to Follow,” we look closely at Luke 5:1–11 and the powerful moment when Jesus called Peter to leave everything and follow Him. Pastor Steve shares his own come-to-Jesus story and how an unexpected encounter changed the direction of his life. Through Peter’s journey—from the miraculous...
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Behold The Light :: Shepherds The Common Ones
Silent Night wasn’t nearly as quiet as we imagine. On the night Jesus was born, ordinary shepherds were doing what they always did—working, watching, and tending their sheep—when heaven broke into their normal routine. In Luke 2:8–20, God chose common, hardworking people to be the very first...
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Behold The Light :: Mary and Joseph The Willing Ones
In this Advent message from Pastor Steve we look closely at the often-overlooked human story behind the birth of Jesus by exploring the willingness of Mary and Joseph. Through Matthew 1:18–25 and Luke 2:1–7, we see two ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances—unexpected pregnancy…
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Behold The Light :: Mary The Favored One
In this message from Pastor Steve, we look at the moment when the angel Gabriel breaks hundreds of years of silence to visit a young woman in Nazareth—a humble, ordinary girl named Mary who is greeted as “highly favored.” Together we explore Luke 1:26–56 and the wonder of God choosing Mary to…
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A Theology of Workology :: Your Job Is Your Mission Field
Your workplace is not just where you earn a living—it’s where you can live out your witness. When you shine Christ’s light at work, people see His glory in your everyday faithfulness.
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A Theology of Workology :: Working For The Lord Not For Man
Pastor Connor delivers a message from Colossians 3:23-24. Work becomes worship when we see our true Boss isn’t human—it’s Christ Himself. This week, we’ll explore how to serve God in everything we do with integrity, excellence, and passion.
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A Theology of Workology :: Designed to Work, Not Mastered by It
Pastor Brandon kicks off a new series. Work was part of God’s perfect design before sin entered the world. But work was never meant to be our master. God calls us to enjoy the dignity of work without letting it define our worth.
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What People Say About You
What kind of legacy will your life leave? John ends with a reminder that faithfulness today shapes someone else’s tomorrow. Our presence, peace, and consistency ripple across generations. A faithful life, even in the small things, builds a foundation that outlasts us.
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Faithfulness in the Face of Opposition
What does true greatness look like? In a world that measures success by fame, power, or influence, Scripture reminds us that greatness is found in faithfulness. In 3 John, we see a powerful contrast between Gaius, who quietly and humbly serves God and others, and Diotrephes, whose pride and...
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