New Hope Chapel

Can two people, inspired by the Holy Spirit, teach completely different messages from the same Bible passage? We know people do, of course, but can both messages be right? Well, let's ask Jonah and Nahum, and see what they say. To prepare, read through the book of Nahum (don't worry, it's short), then review Jonah. See if you can find the Bible passage they both worked with for their messages.

Steve Coleman will be taking us through the fourth and final chapter of Jonah. Jonah knows God's character (verse 2b) but there seems to be more Jonah and we can learn about God.

Injustice exists all around us. How can God be holy while allowing evil people to cause unabated destruction? How can justice and mercy coexist in the same God? Julie Coleman teaches from Jonah 3. Listen to find answers to these questions and more.  *At the 18:15 mark there was a technical issue and about a minute is missing. How did they abandon their old beliefs so quickly? In general Julie said God had prepared their hearts through the conditions at the time. 

Is there something beyond believing that is necessary for our salvation? Must Jesus be "Lord" of our lives for us to be saved? Understanding what exactly was going on in Jesus' death and resurrection will answer that question quite clearly. Join us Easter Sunday to hear Julie Coleman share her message: "It is finished. And it really is."

Jonah is associated with the giant fish, a reluctant prophet of hope to the enemies of his people. In chapter 2, Jonah’s repentance brings redemption. Taken on its own merit, the Psalm in chapter 2 is quite beautiful. Skillfully woven into this poem are ancient theologies of God’s character and presence, God’s holiness, redemption, and sovereignty. Because it is a Psalm, it was meant to be heard, with music, so in preparation for Sunday worship, please read this chapter out loud with instrumental music playing. What do you hear?"Grace and PeaceJoanne G. Hagemeyer

Two weeks ago Steve gave an introduction to Jonah. This often time taught story is more complex than what we heard and learned in Sunday School. This week Steve digs in deeper giving us insights found in the first chapter.

The story of Jonah is a favorite taught in Sunday School classes. We are introducing the book of Jonah on Sunday. What does this little book tell us about God's kingdom? What is the book really about? Listen to discover the surprising answers.Steve Coleman

For several months we have been reading and learning from 1 John. This week we'll finish up with a look at 1 John 5:13-21 with Teaching Leader Steve Coleman.The apostle John was filled with joy telling about Jesus; light, life, love. And he encourages us "believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another." Be like Christ. In Him we are His children, have understanding, fellowship and assurance.

We are arriving at John’s concluding remarks in his letter of light, life, and love. Now he will assure us of three impeccable witnesses to verify and confirm his own testimony, and the trustworthiness of his teaching on these proofs of salvation and salvation’s permanency. Everyone who has been born anew, from above, lives by faith in ...What are the nine proofs of salvation John offers, and what are the three impeccable witnesses? Let's find out as we read 1 John 5:1-12 together.Grace and PeaceJoanne Hagemeyer

This week we continue to listen to this great symphony of 1 John by delving into the third movement — the love movement. One way to love is to wait. You might be waiting on God for something. At the same time God might be waiting on you, for your permission to move in your life. What might it be that God is waiting for you to release?Dr Bill Smith

Has the thought ever crossed your mind: How can I know if I am truly saved? In John 4:12-16, John gives us the definitive evidence of salvation. We can know! (Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with sin!) Listen to hear these encouraging indications of new life in Christ.Julie Coleman

In 1 John 4, we read, "God is love."  What does that mean? Why doesn't the text say, "God is loving," or "God is the perfect example of love"? Listen and consider how God being love changes your life.Steve Coleman

In our passage this week (1 John 4:1-6) John provides a test for those who claim to be prophets. How can we determine if someone is really giving us a word from the Lord? Learn what it means to "test the spirits" and how we can be wise in discerning what we hear. Julie Coleman

1 John 3:19-20 is one of the more puzzling passages in John's first letter. It seems like circular reasoning. What's more, John talks about deeds and truth together. We often keep our theology strictly about truth. Especially to us today, with our penchant for linear logic, John's statements can seem impenetrable. Our whole text will be 1 John 3:18-24--what do you think it means?Grace and Peace,Joanne G. Hagemeyer

At first read, it is an alarming warning. 'Do not be like Cain,' John wrote to his congregations, and says to us today. But, Cain? How could a believer ever be like Cain? Doesn't that collide with what we believe about salvation? That's what we're going to talk about. Why would Cain's story be the best example John could think of when he was talking about love in the family of God?Grace and Peace,Joanne G. Hagemeyer

WWJD? What would Jesus do? Scripture tells us that we should imitate Jesus with our lives. But what exactly does that mean? Julie Coleman shares John's very simple instructions on that command in 1 John 3:3-12. 

In 1 John 2:28-3:3, John uses a word we sometimes see translated as 'abide', sometimes 'remain', and sometimes 'stay'. John was referring to a metaphor he remembered Jesus using in his Gospel, 'The Vine and the Branches' in John 15. John is saying remaining in Jesus has a 'now' and 'not yet' feel to it. What is the 'now' part? What is to come?Grace and Peace Joanne Hagemeyer

In 1 John 2:18-27, John’s original audience were Christians who had grown anxious over whether they were actually saved. The Gnostics were saying sin is an illusion and the Jewish deity was in fact an evil demiurge. The universe was fatally flawed, and the only way out was special knowledge and connection with the right spiritual beings. John gives a three-part answer—can you see it? What is John saying? Grace and Peace Joanne Hagemeyer

In 1 John 2:12-17, John writes to three groups of people and names three areas of temptation. Who are the three groups? What are the three kinds of temptation? And why three and three? Let’s talk about it. Grace and Peace Joanne Hagemeyer

Dr. Bill Smith briefly speaks on being thankful and having a spirit of gratitude.