New Hope Christian Chapel

As New Hope starts the first day of demolition in Taunton, catch a glimpse of where the project is starting and maybe even  takes moment to consider what things in our personal lives could be cleaned out and removed as we pursue our own holiness and redemption with Christ!

Day 1 of Demo at 49 Main!

Christianity is ultimately an ethic of action, not avoidance...manifesting God's goodness, not simply trying not to be bad! So how do we move beyond just trying to stop doing the wrong things, and have God's help to actively live out His glory?!  (A sermon video by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

"The Problem of Goodness"

Do we have to obey Jesus' commands...or do we get to? Do we have to read our Bibles and pray...or do we get to? Do we have to pursue holiness...or do we get to! Too often the good news of Jesus' grace gets distorted into yet another law-based religion, when what Jesus invites us into is a free, loving, true, relationship with the God of the universe! Why do we take grace and turn it into obligations and laws? How can we maintain the freedom Jesus offers while still following His teachings and commands? How free are you in Jesus?! (A sermon video by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

"We Get To Be Free!"

Take a few minutes to hear Pastor Dave and Michelle share the results of a milestone vote in New Hope’s church family history and how God is moving us forward in Faith into a new chapter of loving Him and spreading His good news to the world!￼￼

Big News! God is Moving Us Forward!

When Jesus stood up in the temple and said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) did you know he was standing in the shadows of four 75 foot tall candleabras which were used to light up all of Jerusalem through the whole first night of music and celebration for the Festival of Tabernacles every year? If Jesus was claiming that intensity of light for His teachings and salvation, what must it mean for us when Jesus says, "You are the light of the world" to His followers?! (Matthew 5:14) Are you a powerful light illuminating God's love and truth and life for those around you? (A sermon video by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

"Illuminate The World!"

As New Hope heads into the homestretch of prayer and discernment and decision-making regarding 49 Main Street by the end of this month,￼ take a few minutes to hear from Pastor Dave as to how we are planning to approach these final steps together!

Heading Into The Homestretch!

In the Bible when we see Jesus interacting with people stuck in the powerful grip of sin, habits, thoughts, behaviors, illness, poverty, etc...how does He treat them? Does He condemn them? Does He remove Himself from their presence? Does He compare the relative weight of their sins to others? Does He excuse and tolerate sin? Des He give trite, cliched answers for their problems? How did He treat the woman who was caught in adultery in John 8? How did both His grace and truth take center stage as He loved this poor woman? And most importantly...how can we be more like Him?!  (A sermon video by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

"Make It Personal!"

What topics and issues do you take stands on? Do you take as strong a stand for the power and love of Jesus as you do on masks or vaccines? Are your social stands based on your faith, and do they become platforms for you to share Jesus? Are we more focused on gaining eternal life or making this temporary life better? (A sermon video by Pastor Dave Stratton, at New Hope Christian Chapel)

"Take a Stand For Jesus!"

As the calendar page turns over to begin February and you look back over all that God has said to us in the last month, what have you heard and seen?! Take a few minutes to hear from Pastor Dave what God has put on his heart and how He is calling him forward, and be in prayer about what this upcoming month will mean for you!

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