In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, we dive deep into the significance of food and feasting in the biblical narrative, as presented by Pastor Randy. He reflects on the teachings from last week's message by Zack Killey, emphasizing that just as we need food to live, we also need Jesus for our spiritual nourishment. Randy highlights that the story of humanity begins and ends with a banquet, starting in the Garden of Eden and culminating in the wedding feast of the Lamb in Revelation. H...
Nov 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 200
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, we continue our sermon series titled "Between Kingdoms: Six Questions for November," led by Pastor Zack Killey. Zack addresses the often contentious topic of politics, specifically exploring the question, "Which party's right?" He begins by recounting the biblical story of Abraham and the Israelites, emphasizing God's covenant with His people and the significance of their journey to the Promised Land. This narrative sets the stage for a deeper disc...
Nov 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 199
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, we continue our series titled "Between Kingdoms: Six Questions for November," where we explore how to think biblically about the upcoming election. Our speaker, Pastor Zack Killey, poses the question, "What does God look for in a presidential candidate?" Zack begins by referencing Deuteronomy 17:14-20, where God outlines His expectations for Israel's king. He emphasizes that while this passage is specific to Israel, we can glean insights about God'...
Oct 31, 2024•35 min•Ep. 198
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Mike Wiggin, dives into the theme of decision-making amidst the current political climate as we approach the upcoming election. Mike emphasizes the importance of filtering our decisions through a biblical lens, particularly focusing on our relationship with Jesus. He shares a personal experience from a men's retreat in Estes Park, Colorado, where he was challenged by the question: "Do you want me more than you want anything else in this worl...
Oct 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 197
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, I, Randy Spade, one of the pastors at New Hope, continue our sermon series focused on the upcoming election. Instead of telling you who to vote for or what to believe, we aim to address essential questions that need consideration before casting our votes. Last week, we explored the question, "Who am I?" and this week, we tackle the question, "Can I disagree with someone without disrespecting them?" We dive into a powerful passage from John chapter ...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 196
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Zack Killey returns to discuss a timely and often contentious topic: politics. Zack emphasizes that while politics can be divisive, the focus of the discussion will be on a deeper understanding of our purpose as Christians, rooted in scripture. He references Ephesians 2:1-10 to highlight that we are saved by grace for good works, not by our own efforts. This leads him to explore the greatest commandments given by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-40, w...
Oct 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 195
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Randy Spacht, welcomes our listeners to a special family worship service. Every fifth Sunday, we invite children to join us in the sanctuary, creating an opportunity for both kids and adults to learn how to worship together. Today, we find ourselves in between two sermon series: we just wrapped up a series on grief and will soon begin a new series titled "Between Kingdoms," which aims to guide us as we approach the upcoming elections. In thi...
Oct 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 194
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, I, Randy Spacht, begin by reflecting on the past few weeks, where we've explored various aspects of grief. We discussed how grief is a natural response and does not indicate a lack of faith. We examined the story of Job and the five stages of grief, looked at Jesus' own experience of grief at the death of his friend Lazarus, and analyzed the Psalms to understand the different forms of grief expressed by David. Today, I focus on the commonality of g...
Sep 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 193
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, we delve into the profound and often challenging topic of mourning. I, Randy Spacht, one of the pastors at New Hope, share how our sermon series on mourning has become particularly timely in light of recent events within our church community, including the passing of our friend John Kellams and the loss experienced by several members of our congregation. We begin by exploring the biblical foundation of grief, highlighting that the Old Testament, pa...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 192
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, we continue our series titled "Good Grief," led by Pastor Zach Killey. The focus of today's discussion is on the themes of mourning, loss, lament, and the various challenges that life presents us. Zach dives deep into the well-known biblical story of Lazarus, found in John 11:1-44, to explore how we can navigate our grief and understand God's role in our suffering. Zach begins by reading the passage, setting the stage for the story of Lazarus, who ...
Sep 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 191
Randy Spacht, one of the pastors at New Hope Church, delivers a powerful sermon on mourning in this podcast episode. The sermon is part of a series focusing on lament, loss, and mourning, inspired by the book of Job in the Old Testament. Randy delves into the five stages of grief proposed by psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. He explores how Job, experiences extreme loss and suffering, going through each of these stages. Pastor Randy highli...
Sep 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 190
Today's message of the New Hope Church podcast discusses the themes of mourning, loss, and lament in a series titled "Good Grief." Pastor Zack Killey, this episode explores the complexities of grief and how it can be a transformative experience when approached with the right perspective. Zack begins by questioning the societal norms around grief, highlighting the tendency to suppress sadness and put on a brave face. He emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to grieve properly, acknowledgi...
Aug 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 189
This week's message focused on the early church as depicted in Acts chapter 2, highlighting the simplicity and essence of what it means to be a part of the church. Pastor Zach delved into the key aspects of the early church, emphasizing the importance of gathering together in both large and small groups, dedicating themselves to the apostles' teachings, engaging in prayer, sharing meals together, and serving one another selflessly. The early church's commitment to meeting daily, praising God, an...
Aug 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 188
Podcast Episode Synopsis: "Unity in Community" The podcast episode from New Hope Church focuses on the theme of unity within the church community. Pastor Randy Spacht leads the discussion, emphasizing the importance of being part of a community and utilizing individual gifts to contribute to the collective growth of the church. The episode delves into the concept of the church as a community, highlighting the need for humility, gentleness, patience, and acceptance among members. Pastor Randy ref...
Aug 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 187
Pastor Zach Killey delivers a thought-provoking and introspective message in this podcast episode from New Hope Church. The episode is part of a series called Ekklesia, focusing on the essence of the church. Pastor Zach delves into the significance of communion within the church, emphasizing that communion is not just about the physical act but also about the greater truth it represents. Throughout the episode, Pastor Zach highlights the importance of ritual in the church, drawing parallels betw...
Aug 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 186
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Randy Spacht delves into the concept of being called to Jesus and the implications of this call on our lives as believers. The episode begins with Pastor Randy introducing the series on the church titled "Ekklesia," which means church in Greek. He highlights the collaborative nature of the pastoral team at New Hope Church and emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community of believers. Pastor Randy then delves into the biblical ...
Aug 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 185
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Zach Killey delves into the concept of the church, exploring the meaning of Ekklesia, the Greek word for church. He starts by engaging the audience in a thought-provoking exercise, highlighting the unique names given to groups of animals and drawing parallels to the church. Pastor Zach then delves into the historical and biblical perspectives on the church, emphasizing that the church is not a physical building but a gathering of people. He ...
Jul 25, 2024•19 min•Ep. 184
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Zach Killey delves into the significance of prayer in the midst of life's daily struggles. The episode is part of a series titled "The Everyday Battle," where the focus has been on Ephesians chapter six and the armor of God. Pastor Zach emphasizes the importance of putting on the full armor of God to be equipped for the physical and spiritual battles we face daily. He highlights the need for righteousness, truth, goodness, and the word of Go...
Jul 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 183
Podcast Episode Synopsis: "The Sword of the Spirit" Hey there, podcast listeners! Today's episode of the New Hope Church podcast delves into the powerful metaphor of the "sword of the Spirit" as discussed in the Bible. Pastor Randy Spacht explores the significance of God's Word as an offensive weapon in our daily battles. Pastor Randy delves into the various defensive elements of the armor of God mentioned in previous episodes, leading up to the final offensive weapon: the sword of the Spirit, w...
Jul 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 182
In this episode, Paster Zach Killey discussed the importance of understanding and living out the concepts of salvation and faith in our daily lives. Zach emphasized the need for true surrender to Jesus, laying down all aspects of our lives for Him. Salvation is described as the linchpin of our faith, highlighting the story of God's creation, humanity's fall, and Jesus' sacrifice for our redemption. Faith was portrayed as the continual surrender and trust in Jesus for salvation and daily living. ...
Jul 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 180
This week as Pastor Randy Spacht, had the privilege of sharing a powerful message on finding peace in the midst of life's battles and delved into the concept of God's armor, specifically focusing on the sandals of the gospel of peace. We begin by highlighting the significance of the armor of God, drawing parallels between the armor described by Paul in Ephesians and the prophecies about the Messiah in the book of Isaiah. Each piece of the armor symbolized a spiritual truth that prepared believer...
Jun 27, 2024•27 min•Ep. 180
Today's message delves into the ongoing series, "The Everyday Battle," where we explore the spiritual warfare we face in our daily lives. Pastor Zack Killey leads us through a deep dive into Ephesians 6, focusing on the importance of putting on the full armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes. Zack emphasizes the dual nature of our battle - the physical realm we inhabit and the spiritual battle against dark forces. He highlights the significance of the belt of truth and the breastplate...
Jun 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 181
Pastor Randy Spacht leads us through an exploration of Ephesians chapter 6, focusing on the armor of God and how it applies to our lives. Pastor Randy emphasizes the foundational importance of truth in our spiritual journey. Drawing from the passage in Ephesians, he highlights the metaphorical significance of the belt of truth in a Roman soldier's armor. Just as the belt held the soldier's weapons and provided a foundation for the rest of his gear, truth serves as the anchor for our spiritual ar...
Jun 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 179
Welcome to the New Hope Church Podcast, this week Pastor Zach Killey taught on the topic of spiritual warfare and the armor of God. The episode kicked off a new sermon series titled "The Everyday Battle," focusing on Ephesians and the concept of putting on the full armor of God. Pastor Zach emphasized the importance of understanding the spiritual battle we are engaged in as Christians. He highlighted that our true enemies are not flesh and blood but spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms. D...
Jun 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 178
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Zach Killey tackles the complex and often misunderstood topic of hell. Using Biblical references, Pastor Zach examines various interpretations of hell, including Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, Gehenna, and the Lake of Fire. Through Biblical imagery, he highlights the significance of understanding the consequences of not walking with Jesus Christ. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their beliefs about hell and underscores the urgency of...
May 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 177
In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Randy Spade delves into the question of whether being a "nice guy" is enough to get into heaven. Drawing from the book of Romans and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Randy emphasizes the importance of faith and a relationship with God over good deeds. He highlights the concept that heaven is not a reward for good behavior but a continuation of a relationship with God. The episode also addresses the issue of sharing the gospel with those who ha...
May 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 176
In this thought-provoking episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Randy Spade delves into the topic of suffering and sin, exploring the concept of how God punishes sin. Drawing from the book of Romans and the story of Job, Pastor Randy provides insights on the different sources of suffering and how to respond to it. Join Pastor Randy as he discusses the consequences of sin, the role of repentance, and the importance of staying connected to God in times of suffering. Whether the suffering ...
May 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 175
Transformation is made in the one-on-one moments with those in our community by sharing God's mercy, grace, and faith with them and then teaching them to repeat this process. Through personal connections and discipleship, we can transform more lives with the message of the gospel. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the New Hope Church podcast for more. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to us at questions@becomehope.com. Stay tuned for more content and remember, you...
May 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 174
We rely on the transformative power of surrendering to God and allowing Him to renew our minds, but what does this look like? As God changes our lives, we begin to refuse to engage with worldly things, and instead, we renew our minds through engaging with God's word and prayer.
May 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 173
This week our guest pastor Mike Wiggin, teaches over the importance of mobilization in spreading the hope of Jesus to a lost and dying world. Pastor Mike challenges us to shift our priorities, moving from being disciples to disciple makers, and taking intentional steps towards sharing the gospel with those who need it most. Connect with Us: Website: New Hope Church Email: questions@becomehope.com Remember to like and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform for more podcast content. Ha...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 172
