New Hope Church Messages

As Paul wraps up his his second letter to the Thessalonians, he includes some challenging yet practical commands regarding the believer and work, and one of the great encouragements in all of Scripture - "do not grow weary in doing good."

After reminding the Thessalonian believers that the Day of the Lord will not begin until the Church has been raptured and Antichrist revealed, Paul goes on to explain exactly why the world will follow after Antichrist and respond positively to his claim to be God.

In this overview of how the Bible describes reality, we'll examine the Christian worldview in the format of a story...

Paul seeks to clear up the Thessalonians' confusion over the timing of end times events by reminding them that 2 very specific things must take place before the Day of the Lord can begin...

Paul's second epistle to the Thessalonians begins with him encouraging them that the trials they're persevering through prove the authenticity of their faith. We'll take a look at how we're to approach trials in our own lives, and learn why we might need to change the way we pray in those difficult seasons...

As Paul closes his first letter to the Thessalonians, he reminds them of several instructions - "commandments" - that he previously shared with them. Simple, yet profound, they contain some crucial counsel on how to have a healthy church and a vibrant individual relationship with the Lord.

In Part 3 of our study on the Rapture of the Church, we'll learn about "the day of the Lord". We'll also read an incredible statement from the Apostle Paul about the wrath of God, which will clear up all kinds of confusion related to the end times.

In Part 2 of our study on the Rapture of the Church, we'll look at some other key Bible passages, and tackle some of the most popular objections to the doctrine of the Rapture.

What is the Rapture of the Church, and why does the Apostle Paul say that it should be a comfort to believers? In the first of 2 messages on this often-misunderstood doctrine, we'll walk though Paul's explanation to the Thessalonians.

As Paul thanks God for the faith of the Thessalonian believers, he also encourages them to persevere in their trials and follow God's will for them. Specifically, Paul addresses the area of sexuality with his trademark clarity...

As Paul reminds the Thessalonian church how he and Silas behaved when they were with them, he also gives us some meaningful insights into how we can love people in the best possible way.

As we learn about Paul, the author of 1 Thessalonians, and the young church in Thessalonica, we also learn about the 3 characteristics of genuine Christian faith - the 3 marks of an authentic conversion.

The Bible talks a lot about the peace of God but how do we actually experience it? In this message we'll look at what God's Word tells us about the practical steps we can take to live in the peace of God.

While you can't control what happens TO you, you can control how you FRAME it - 'how you assign MEANING to the things that happen to you. In this message, we'll learn how to harness the power of framing and process things through the lens of God's Word.

If we want to change the way we think, what sort of daily practices do we need to start adding to our lives?

How do change our thinking so that our thoughts line up with the truth of God's Word? In this foundational message, we'll look at what the Bible says about how we can capture our thoughts and begin to change our old, negative ways of thinking.

As the lives of Jacob and Joseph come to and end, we are given an incredible prophetic glimpse at the future of the Children of Israel, as well as some practical advice about family and relationships.

As Jacob lies on his deathbed, he blesses Joseph and his 2 grandsons and offers words that point to the greatest comfort any person can have in this life...