This morning, Tim interviews Bill Theaker, who was one of the regular speakers at New Hope in the early days. Bill’s health has been failing, and Tim wanted to glean from Bill some of the wisdom he’s gained in his 80+ years as a military chaplain and pastor. Enjoy as Bill blesses us with stories from the good old days and encourages us for the days ahead.

Matthew 7:24-27

This is the beginning of a new sermon series on “the words of Jesus”.  Is your foundation solid?  Are you taking time to read God’s word and are you actively implementing His words in your life?  To weather the storm and to stand in the midst of it you will need this firm foundation and if you wait until you are in the eye of the storm you may collapse and fall away!

Deuteronomy 5:16

A mother’s calling is a difficult one.  To do the Godly task of mothering is to put your children before yourself.  It entails both emotional and physical pain and yet the value and the eternal significance are so great.  Please honor your mother for her love and her sacrifice today!

Galatians 6:11-18

The only way out of the pickle of life is to quite playing the world’s game.  Are you just trying to look good?  Are you just trying to serve your own goals and satisfy your own desires?  Listen as Pastor Kyle breaks down the game-plan.

Galatians 5:13-26

Dealing with life according to our natural desires always produces chaos.  What does your brand of chaos look like and how does it affect others?

Romans 15:5-13

We are living in this present age with all the trial and heartache that this entails and yet we can choose to live differently today in the power of Christ.  We can choose a better life.  We can commit ourselves today to the renewal and rebirth that He offers.  Why not today?  Why not you?

Matthew 22:23-33

Jesus has declared Himself your King and you have to decide what you are going to do with that.  Will you deny Him as the sadducees did?  Will you be deceived?  Or will you recognize His love, His truth, and His power?

Ecclesiastes 7:2

Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.  Each day we wrestle with life’s sorrows and challenges.  Humility and acknowledgment of God’s right place in this world are the beginning of the wisdom that these trials can bring.  Mourning and grief are a part of all of our stories but they can begin to clarify to us what is truly important in life.

Romans 15:14-16

What should the church look like and act like?  What makes a church impactful, relevant and healthy?  We are to bring hope.  To live out Jesus commands.  To bear each others burdens through accountability, discipline and discipleship.  To encourage each other and to speak the truth in love.

Our brother Patrick shares part of his testimony and then Pastor Kyle brings us a brief message about the road behind and the road ahead.  Keeping our focus on what is important and accepting the changing seasons in our like and committing to our future as the church of Christ.