"Use Me: Simon Peter: A Rocky Character” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
This week we begin our new series Use Me: Beauty in the Broken with a powerful message about the disciple Simon Peter. Pastor Roberto reminds us that God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before calling us—He meets us in our mess and shapes us into vessels for His mission. Peter’s story is deeply human. A fisherman turned apostle, he was impulsive, passionate, courageous, and flawed. He walked on water and then sank in doubt. He declared loyalty to Jesus, then denied Him. But through grace, repentance, and restoration, Peter grew into a steadfast leader of the early church. This message...
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The Most Uncomfortable Comforter | Dr. David Wilkinson
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
This week’s message dives deep into the reality of encountering the Holy Spirit—not just as a comforting presence, but as a God who challenges, equips, and sends. Dr. David Wilkinson, who holds doctorates in both physics and theology, brings a unique lens to Pentecost and the person of the Holy Spirit. With warmth, wisdom, and global perspective, he explores how the Spirit is not merely an abstract idea or a reserved experience for the ultra-spiritual, but the personal presence of God with us—here and now. In his message, Dr. Wilkinson makes four key observations: Encountering the Holy...
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“Sealed by the Spirit” | Pastor Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
The Holy Spirit is not a reward for spiritual elites—it is a gift promised by Jesus the moment we believe. This week, Pastor Vicki teaches from Ephesians 1 and John 16, focusing on what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit. A seal represents ownership, protection, and permanence. When we say yes to Jesus, the Spirit marks our lives, offering assurance, conviction, guidance, and power. This message invites listeners to reflect: Where are you in your understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit? Are you skeptical, uncertain, or longing for more? The Spirit isn't meant to be a mystery we...
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“Discovering the Fire” | Pastor Roberto Chaple
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What do fire and the Holy Spirit have in common? In this Pentecost message, Pastor Roberto explores how fire—something humans never invented but simply discovered—mirrors the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. As the apostles gathered, they were filled with the Spirit, and tongues of fire appeared above them. It was the spark that ignited a movement. Just as fire was the foundation of civilization, the Spirit is the foundation of the Church. Fire brings energy, motion, and creativity. Pentecost wasn’t a revival moment—it was a birth moment. Pastor Roberto invites us to ask:Are we...
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"What Are You Waiting For?” | Pastor Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What Are You Waiting For? This week’s message focuses on the meaning and significance of baptism, through the lens of Acts 22:6–16—Paul’s account of his transformation and baptism. Pastor Vicki begins by asking a personal question: What has been your experience with baptism? In Scripture, baptism is a powerful and public response to the saving work of Jesus—a visible expression of new life and a covenant made with God. Across multiple passages (Acts 2, 8, 16, and 22), we see a consistent pattern: when people meet Jesus, they respond with immediate, wholehearted obedience. Baptism is...
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Raising the Next Generation
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
This week’s message centers around a vital question for the church family: Are we intentionally leaving a legacy that honors God and makes a lasting spiritual imprint on the next generation? Pastor Vicki opens with Deuteronomy 6:4-9, reminding us that forming a spiritual legacy is a sacred calling: loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength—and passing that love down to our children in our daily rhythms. She also highlights Deuteronomy 4:9, which challenges us to be mindful not to forget what we’ve seen God do—and to intentionally teach it to our children and grandchildren. The...
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Passing The Baton - Graduation Sunday - Julie Hamilton and the Next Gen Teams
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Faith That Leaves a Legacy: Passing The Baton Graduation Sunday at New Hope is always something special—and this year is no exception. We celebrate not just academic accomplishments, but the faith journeys of our students and the spiritual impact of their families, mentors, and the church community that have walked with them every step of the way. High school senior Brindley Rhodes kicked off our message by sharing her testimony of transformation, how her individual faith matured into shared community after years of praying for meaningful connections. She reminded us that we are not just...
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Spiritual Parenting | Pastor Betty Bricker
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Pastor Betty Bricker explores the spiritual legacy of motherhood—both biological and spiritual—through the story of the mother of James and John in Matthew 20:20-23. Known as the "sons of thunder," these disciples had a bold and passionate mother who approached Jesus with an audacious request: that her sons sit at His right and left in His kingdom. While the request may seem brash, Pastor Betty encourages us to look deeper. This mother’s actions reveal a powerful truth: she prayed for her sons to be part of God’s kingdom and to have an active...
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Spiritual Legacy - Rev. Vicki Harrison with Miriam Swanson
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Deuteronomy 4:9, Mark 10:13–16 Pastor Vicki Harrison opens our new series, Faith That Leaves a Legacy, with a powerful message on what it means to pass on our faith to the next generation. She challenges us to think beyond material inheritance and instead consider the spiritual mark we leave on our children, our church, and our community. Drawing from Deuteronomy, Pastor Vicki reminds us that God calls His people to impress His commands on their children—not casually or occasionally, but as part of daily life. In Mark’s Gospel, we see Jesus welcome and...
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What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? | Rev. Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
This week at New Hope, Pastor Vicki challenges us with one of the most crucial questions of all: what does it really mean to follow Jesus? We explore Mark 8:31-38, where Jesus openly shares that following Him means more than simply believing — it means denying ourselves, picking up our cross, and giving Him full authority over our lives. It’s not the comfortable road many of us might imagine. Jesus doesn't promise an easy life, but a true life — one that goes against the grain of self-centeredness, pride, and worldly values. Pastor Vicki reminds us that sometimes we’re tempted to...
info_outlineMarch 9, 2025 | "Work Harder” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
In Acts 16, Paul and his companions experience something unexpected—God tells them no. Twice, they try to enter different regions to preach the Gospel, but the Holy Spirit stops them. It’s only on the third attempt that Paul receives a vision, calling him to Macedonia. Why? Because God's mission isn't just about working harder—it's about working smarter by following His vision.
This sermon challenges us to examine our own plans vs. God’s vision. Have we been pushing forward in places where God has closed doors? Are we investing in fruitless ministries instead of multiplication-focused discipleship? Just as God led Paul to Macedonia to find Lydia, the jailer, and others who became key multipliers, He calls us to invest in people and places where His work will bear the most fruit.
The question is: Are we listening?