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Voices of Hope is a podcast of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock Colorado. On this podcast you will hear inspiring sermons and stories of life, faith, and culture.

New Hope Presbyterian Church


    • Jul 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 398 EPISODES


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    Sermon: Be Still and Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 18:05 Transcription Available


    07/21/24 In a new series, we delve into the importance of spiritual self-care and its impact on our overall well-being. Reflecting on Psalm 46, we explore the call to "Be still and know that I am God," emphasizing the need to pause amidst life's busyness to reconnect with the divine. Pastor Caressa shares insights from a recent vacation, highlighting the struggle to unwind and the significance of intentional rest. This sermon encourages listeners to consider their routines and the ways they can incorporate spiritual practices into their daily lives.  

    Sermon: Jonah and the Struggle with God's Boundless Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 21:44 Transcription Available


    07/14/24 Pastor Jordan concludes our insightful series on the Book of Jonah, exploring themes of mercy, grace, and the human struggle with accepting God's boundless compassion for all, even those we might deem unworthy. Through Jonah's story, we are invited to reflect on our own biases and the transformative power of embracing a non-dualistic view of the world. This episode challenges us to look beyond our personal comforts and prejudices, urging us to see others through God's eyes—with love, empathy, and humility. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom in Jonah's tale and learn valuable lessons about grace, love, and unity.

    Sermon: Jonah and the End of Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 20:01 Transcription Available


    7/7/24 Pastor Jordan continues our Jonah series drawing from Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah's prayer from the belly of the whale, reflecting on the themes of darkness, helplessness, and ultimate surrender to God's will. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, he explores the profound journey of dying to self and embracing new life in Christ. Discover how Jonah's transformative experience speaks to our own struggles and the importance of letting go of our old selves to become the people God intends us to be. Tune in for an inspiring message of hope, trust, and spiritual growth.

    Sermon: Jonah and Reluctant Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 25:06 Transcription Available


    6/30/24 This week, Pastor Jordan kicks off a compelling new series on the story of Jonah, focusing on our reluctance to accept God's mercy and grace. Pastor Jordan delves into the historical and emotional context behind Jonah's flight from God's command to preach in Nineveh. He discusses Jonah's struggle with showing mercy to his enemies and draws parallels to our own lives. Through vivid examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Jordan challenges us to confront our anger, embrace forgiveness, and extend God's love to even our worst adversaries.

    Sermon: Called to Serve Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 18:09 Transcription Available


    6/23/24 Join us as Pastor Caressa concludes our two part series Called to Serve, exploring the importance of each member in the body of Christ and how Vacation Bible School exemplifies community service. Learn about the vital roles of elders, deacons, and other church leaders, and discover how you can find your niche in ministry to contribute to the growth and unity of our church.  

    Sermon: Called to Serve: Youth Mission Trip Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 32:48 Transcription Available


    06/16/24 This week we kick off our new series, "Called to Serve," with the inspiring stories from our youth mission trip to Niagara Falls. Listen as our students and leaders share their transformative experiences of service, community, and faith. Our scripture reading comes from Ephesians 3:14-21, highlighting the boundless love of Christ. Through heartfelt testimonies, you'll hear how this trip deepened their connection to God and to each other. From unexpected challenges to joyous moments of baptism in the Niagara River, this episode is a testament to the power of service and the strength of community.

    Sermon: Spirit, Empower Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 21:41 Transcription Available


    06/09/24 Pastor Caressa concludes our sermon series, Spirit of the Living God, with a powerful message titled, Spirit, Empower Us. Discover how the Holy Spirit continues to work within us, offering comfort, wisdom, and the courage to navigate life's challenges. Reflect on the many names and roles of the Holy Spirit and consider how you can invite the Spirit into your own life to enlighten, equip, and empower you.  

    Sermon: Spirit, Be With Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 22:14 Transcription Available


    6/02/24 This week, Pastor Jordan continues our series, Spirit of the Living God, with a sermon titled, Spirit, Be With Us. Pastor Jordan delves into the meaning of "with" and explores humanity's anxiety about God's presence, tracing it from the Garden of Eden through the New Testament. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in transforming our lives from a law-based to a love-based system, urging us to recognize the Spirit's work in our hearts and the world.

    Sermon: Spirit, Guide Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 21:09 Transcription Available


    05/26/24 This week, Pastor Caressa continues our series, Spirit of the Living God, with a sermon titled, Spirit, Guide Us. Scripture is read by Pastor Caressa and Pastor Jordan from Acts 2. We dive into Peter's sermon at Pentecost and how it serves as a powerful reminder of the Holy Spirit's role in our lives. As Peter calls the crowd to repentance and baptism, we learn how the Spirit guides us individually and as a community of believers. This episode challenges us to recognize the Holy Spirit as God's presence dwelling within us and to consider how we can better align our lives with this divine guidance.  

    Sermon: Pentecost

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 11:13 Transcription Available


    5/19/24 This week we celebrate the Pentecost and delve deep into our new series, Spirit of the Living God. Pastor Caressa expertly crafts a homily, reading a pivotal scripture from Acts 2. We revisit the time when Jesus passes the baton to the disciples, marking the end of 40 days he spent appearing to his followers after his resurrection. This passage presents us with the disciples, grappling with what it means to receive the Holy Spirit, a truly transformative experience.

    Sermon: The Conversion of Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 20:56


    05/12/24 Pastor Jordan explores the profound experience that changed the course of Paul's life, drawn from Acts 9, 1-19. The sermon delves deeply into Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. Pastor Jordan guides listeners through the distinct phases of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. These moments of transformation are linked with Paul's journey, from a zealous Pharisee to a persecuted Christian. The sermon is a thought-provoking exploration of how faith in Christ can bring about significant transformation.

    Sermon: Great Commission & Ascension

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 19:18 Transcription Available


    5/5/24 Pastor Caressa continues our series, "Christ's Encounters of the Risen Kind," with an inspiring sermon titled, "The Great Commission and Ascension." Drawing from the scripture Matthew 28:16-20, Pastor Caressa reveals an emotional journey of faith, hope, and redemption as she recounts the story of Ari, a young girl who lives on the edge of a city dump in Guatemala.

    Sermon: Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 21:32 Transcription Available


    4/28/24 Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind In this moving sermon, Pastor Caressa revisits the moment the disciples first encountered Jesus, traveling back to their initial fishing miracle and Jesus' prophetic challenge to Peter. From their struggles to astonishing miracles, from denial to restoration, immerse yourself in this transformative encounter that forever altered the lives of the disciples.  

    Sermon: Thomas Encounters The Risen Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 22:50 Transcription Available


    4/21/24 Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind Pastor Jordan sheds new light on Doubting Thomas encounter with the resurrected Christ. Drawing from the scripture John 20, 24-31, the narration revisits Thomas's demand for proof of Christ's resurrection. Far from endorsing blind faith, it emphasizes the importance of mindful belief, transforming traditional understanding of faith and echoing the value of truth-seeking.

    Sermon: Jesus Appears to the Disciples

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 18:57 Transcription Available


    4/14/24 Pastor Caressa delves into a profound sermon from the series, Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind. She provides insightful reflections on the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples as depicted in John 20, verses 19-23. Pastor Caressa beautifully highlights the metaphor of hiding behind fear and uses it to emphasize the journey to inner power and purpose.

    Sermon: Revived by the Breaking of Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 19:54 Transcription Available


    04/07/24 Listen to Pastor Caressa as she dives deep into the latest sermon of the "Meeting Jesus at the Table" series. The sermon is an intricate revelation about the resurrection of Jesus, his encounter with his followers, and the transformative power of faith and realization of the Divine. This sermon invites you to recognize and cherish the extraordinary presence of Jesus in the ordinary moments of life, encouraging a deeper understanding of his love, acceptance, and guidance.

    Sermon: Easter Worship 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 19:20 Transcription Available


    3/31/24 In this very special Easter episode of Voices of Hope, Pastor Caressa presents a compelling and heartfelt resurrection narrative drawn from John 20, verses 1-18. She explores the story of Mary Magdalene's heartrending journey from grieving at Jesus's tomb to bearing the first witness to his miraculous resurrection.

    Sunrise Sermon: Roll That Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 12:29 Transcription Available


    3/31/24 Pastor Jordan powerfully presents an Easter sunrise sermon titled "Roll That Stone". Taking place at Daniels Park, Pastor Jordan uses the scripture from Mark 16, 1-8, to talk about obstacles in our lives presented by stones. These stones are metaphorical and represent anything that hinders us from living freely in Christ. Just as the stone that blocked Jesus' tomb was rolled away, we too can move away from our stones to experience the freedom offered through Jesus.

    Maundy Thursday 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 11:34 Transcription Available


    3/28/24 In this episode of Voices of Hope, Pastor Caressa shares the inspiring message from New Hope Presbyterian Church's special Maundy-Thursday service for 2024.   Through this vivid storytelling, Pastor Caressa calls on us to understand and appreciate the sacrifice and servanthood of Jesus that underpins this sacred meal. Embrace the mystery of God's self-giving love, grace, forgiveness, and redemption through this divine communion, and realize the significance of Jesus's body broken and his blood shed for each one of us.  

    Sermon: Palm Sunday 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 12:55


    3/24/24 Pastor Caressa brings a special homily during a service of songs and scripture.

    Sermon: Hospitality & Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 20:38


    03/17/23 Pastor Caressa continues our series Meeting Jesus at the Table with a sermon about hospitality and discipleship and finding them in the places we least expect.

    Sermon: Excuses and Invitations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 24:53


    03/10/23 Pastor Caressa continues our series Meeting Jesus at the Table with a sermon continuing the Great Banquet story in Luke 14.

    Sermon: Relationships and Reciprocity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 26:01


    03/03/24 Pastor Jordan continues our series Meeting Jesus at the Table with a sermon about the Wedding Banquet Parable.

    Sermon: Surprised by Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 23:19


    2/25/24 Pastor Caressa continues our series Meeting Jesus at the Table with a sermon from Luke 7.

    Sermon: Dining Alfresco

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 26:29


    2/18/24 Pastor Jordan dives into our Lent series, Meeting Jesus at the Table. The sermon covers Mark 6 and the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000.

    Sermon: Confession & Forgiveness: The Story of Zacchaeus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 14:28


    02/14/24 Pastor Caressa brings a Ash Wednesday Sermon to usher us into the season of Lent.

    Sermon: Renew Our Commitment to a Bigger Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 20:11


    02/11/24 Pastor Caressa ends our Renew Hope series with a sermon from Matthew, encouraging us to make room at the table for all people.

    Sermon: Renew Our Commitment to Putting People First

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 22:06


    2/4/24 Pastor Caressa continues our renew hope series with a sermon from the story of the good samaritan in Luke.

    Sermon: Renew Our Commitment To God's Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 22:27


    01/28/24 Pastor Caressa continues our Renew Hope series with a look at recommitting ourselves to scripture. 

    Sermon: Renew Our Commitment to Worship and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 20:38


    01/21/24 Pastor Caressa continues our series Renew Hope with a message about renewing our commitment to our community through worship and prayer.

    Sermon: Renew Our Commitment To Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 26:20


    01/14/24 Pastor Caressa continues our series Renew Hope with a message about renewing our commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Sermon: Epiphany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 24:20


    01/07/24 Well of Hope ELCA church leads worship on Epiphany Sunday with a sermon given by Pastor Nic Leither.

    Sermon: Holy Expectancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 26:54


    12/31/23 Pastor Caressa brings us a sermon on Simeon and Anna and the wonderful expectations they had for the Christ Child. 

    Sermon: The Christ Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 12:47


    12/24/23 Christmas Eve Service Sermon

    Sermon: The Shepherds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 17:20


    12/24/23 9:30am Service. Pastor Caressa finishes our advent series Journey To The Manger with week 4 of Advent, taking a look at how God can use ordinary people for extraordinary things.

    Sermon: The Angel and Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 22:04


    12/17/23 We continue our advent series that takes a look at the different characters we meet on our journey to the manger. Week 3 takes a look at Joseph's encounter with an Angel in his dreams.

    Sermon The Angel and Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 22:27


    12/10/23 Pastor Caressa continues our advent series: Journey To The Manger with a sermon from Luke about the Angel and Mary.

    Sermon: Isaiah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 21:24


    12/3/23 Pastor Caressa starts our advent series "Journey to the Manger" with a sermon about Isaiah.

    Sermon: Abiding in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 23:37


    11/26/23 We continue our Renew Hope series with Pastor Jordan bringing a sermon about how abiding in Christ can help transform our hearts and how we view the world.

    Sermon: A Heart of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 24:52


    11/19/23 Pastor Caressa brings us a Renew Hope sermon about gratitude from Psalm 118.

    Sermon: Strength & Endurance For The Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 23:16


    11/5/23 Pastor Caressa Murray continues our series, Renew Hope, with a sermon from Hebrews and Isaiah.

    Sermon: What Difference Can I Make?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 18:18


    10/29/23 Guest Pastor Bethany Peerbolte brings us a message from Mark for our Renew Hope Series.

    Sermon: Where Do I Belong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 28:52


    10/22/23 We continue our Renew Hope series with a sermon asking the question "Where Do I Belong?" from 1st Corinthians 12:12-27.

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    Sermon: Who Am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 22:50


    10/15/23 Pastor Jordan begins a new series: Renew Hope. With a sermon from Exodus 3.

    Sermon: Staying Spiritually Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 21:25


    10/8/23 Guest Pastor Ethan Raath brings us a sermon on Psalm 23 and Romans 8.

    Sermon: World Communion Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 24:23


    10/1/23 New Hope and Well of Hope come together for a joint worship service based on Matthew 21. Pastor Jordan Warntjes and Pastor Nic Leither both give the message.

    Sermon: A Talking Donkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 22:16


    09/24/23 That's Weird Series Part 2, the story of Balaam's donkey in Numbers 22.

    Sermon: Demon Possessed Pigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 30:06


    09/17/23 Pastor Jordan starts a new two part series "That's Weird: Strange Stories from the Bible" this week he covers Matthew 8:28-34 and the story of the demon possessed pigs.

    Sermon: Do You Perceive It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 24:23


    9/10/23 Pastor Caressa Murray (New Hope's New Senior Pastor starting November 1st!) brings us a message from Isaiah.

    Sermon: Stories We Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 30:06


    9/3/23 Pastor Jordan concludes our summer series: New Hope At The Movies with a sermon from Psalm 78:1-4 and it's connection to the documentary movie Stories We Tell.

    Sermon: Jesus Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 30:54


    08/27/23 Pastor Jordan takes a look at the connection between Jesus Revolution and Galatians 3: 21-29.

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