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.
Salvation is of the Lord, from beginning to end. Join us as we see the salvation of faith, the source of faith, and the service of faith.
Many things are essential to the Christian life. One of the most essential elements is something we may not initially think of - faith. Without it, it is impossible to please God.
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in the Christian faith. It is not some cleverly developed myth. It is an historical fact. Join with us as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday!
In this concluding message looking at Jesus' words from the cross, we see the tremendous truth that Jesus' work on the cross is finished! There is nothing to add to it or take away from it. Trust Him for salvation today.
In taking the place of sinners, Jesus not only bore our sin on the cross, He was also forsaken by the Father. Join us as we dig into what that means and what it means for us.
In these next two words from the cross, we see Jesus's care for His mother as well as His humanity. Listen in to hear what that has to say to us today.
The repentant thief on the cross is a classic example of the glorious biblical truth that we are saved by grace through faith. Jesus saves to the uttermost if we will trust in Him for salvation.
God and God alone can bring life out of death. He and He alone can cause dry bones to live again. What in your life is "dead"? Trust God to breathe life into them.
God has so ordered this world that what one sows, he also reaps. This is true with plants, but it is also true with all other aspects of life. Join with us as we look at Paul's instruction to us to continue in sowing because we will reap if we don't grow weary.
Our lives are filled with seasons; not just the weather-related seasons. Our lives are a mix of good and bad and ups and downs. Each of these seasons is ordained by God.
Our God is a great and mighty God, and He deserves all of our praise.
What does a healthy church look like? What does it do on a regular, consistent basis? Is health based on size, number of services, or any other number of things that are seen as signs of success today? No. The early church focused on 4 key areas, and they are things a church of any size can, and should, focus on.
Believers and churches should spread the Gospel. But how should we reach out to the lost and dying world? Jesus tells us His plan for evangelism in our text today.
God requires His people to love Him with their whole being. But that's not all. We should also love others who are made in His image. This is something we can only do through His empowerment.
Followers of Christ have been given a command by Jesus to go into all the world and make disciples.
Followers of Christ have been given a command by Jesus to go into all the world and make disciples.
As we enter into the new year, Jesus gives us a powerful piece of counsel - don't worry. But He doesn't just tell us not to do it. He also gives us reasons why we shouldn't worry as well as what to do instead.
As we wrap up 2024, this passage gives us three commitments we would do well to make as we close out one year and start a new one.
Jesus brings peace - inward, outward, and heavenward. Join us in our journey towards Bethlehem.
Advent is ultimately a season of hope. We look back in gratitude at the birth of Christ when God fulfilled His promise. We also look forward in anticipation to the day when Christ will return.
Christians should give thanks to the Lord, but for what? Scriptures calls us to come see the mighty works of God. Today, we will see four reasons to give thanks to the Lord.
God doesn't want us worried or anxious...about anything. To be worry-free is an amazing thought, but how do we live that way? That's what Paul tells us in the message today.
One of the cardinal truths of the Bible is that God is sovereign. He and He alone is rules and reigns on the earth.
Each and every person bears the image of God, both born and preborn. This truth should affect everything facet of our lives.
In this final look at the works of the flesh, we sins ranging from envy to drunkenness. Is there something in your life that you need to get right today?
In our continuing look at the deeds of the flesh, today we will see that we should avoid idolatry and witchcraft. While those things seem straightforward, they are much more expansive than we might think at first.
In our continuing look at the deeds of the flesh, today we will see that we should avoid idolatry and witchcraft. While those things seem straightforward, they are much more expansive than we might think at first.
God calls Christians to holy lives. That includes their sexual activities. In our passage today, God calls us to abstain from sexual immorality.
Throughout the Bible, God's followers are called to serve Him; not grudgingly or grumpily, but with gladness.
In this final message of our Christian virtues series, we are looking at God's command to be godly.
Paul places self-control at the end of his list of the fruit of the Spirit for emphasis because having self-control is essential for living the Christian life. Having said that, it is incredibly difficult to live out oftentimes. Join in as we look at the virtue of self-control.
Gentleness and meekness are not highly valued in today's world. However, they are a Christian virtue that should be true in the life of every Spirit-led believer. Join us as we look at what that means for us today.
Trustworthy, dependable, faithful...These are all words that should describe the Christian. While they may not seem like spiritual traits or virtues, Scripture tells us unequivocally that they are. Join in today as we look at God's call for Christians to be faithful.
Scripture calls Christians to be good. But what does that mean and how does that happen?
Christians are to be kind. But what does that mean? Kindness is not niceness. Join us as we look at how God says Christians are to live.
Patience is something that is desperately needed as we deal with others. Yet at the same time, it is something that many people desperately need more of. Today, we are going to be challenged to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
Anxiety is not a fruit of the Spirit. Peace is. Peace should permeate every pore of the Christian's life.
Today, we are finishing our look at the actions of love as Paul lays them out in 1 Corinthians 13.
In our continuing series on Christian virtues, we are again looking at love. In particular, how love looks and sounds in our daily lives as we interact with others.
In our continuation of Christian virtues, today we turn our attention to love. Love is to be the defining characteristic of the Christian's life. Today, we will focus on its necessity.
What are the purposes of trials? According to Scripture, God uses trials to work in us perseverance.
One of the defining marks of those who follow Christ should be generosity. Unfortunately, for many of us, this quality is lacking. In our text today, Paul is going to show this is the way God has always desired His people to live.
In this conclusion of this series, God invites us to Himself where He provides what He alone can - eternal life.
Discipleship is not cheap. It costs us everything. And that is exactly what Jesus calls us to - to lay down our lives, die to self, and follow Him.
Today, we pick back up with our series on the invitations of the Bible. Jesus invites all who are weary and heavy-laden for rest.
Jesus died on the cross for sin. Many of us would affirm that statement, but what does that mean? This sermon answers that question. Join us today as we look at three things Jesus accomplished in His death, burial, and resurrection.
Jesus died for sin, but praise God, He didn't stay dead! Today, join with us as we celebrate Jesus' victory over sin, death, and the grave.
Jesus was born to die. In His great act of sacrificial love on the cross, Jesus took our sins on Himself and bore the wrath of God towards the sin of His people. Join us as we look afresh at the crucifixion of the Lord.
Jesus called many people to follow Him. He is calling you today to do the same. But what does that mean? Join us as we look at the call of Jesus to be His disciple.
Many times in Scripture, God invites us to come to Him. In this passage, Jesus invites His first followers to come and see Who He is.