Passing The Baton - Graduation Sunday - Julie Hamilton and the Next Gen Teams
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Release Date: 05/19/2025
Sing Me the Song: Finding Jesus in the Psalms | Pastor Roberto
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
The Psalms are more than poetry—they are prophecies sung into history. This Advent, Pastor Roberto invites us to listen for the voice of Jesus in the Psalter and live in expectation for His return.
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Dear Corinth: Love That Lasts | Pastor Roberto
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What does real love look like? In a world full of confusion, Pastor Roberto Chaple unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 to show us a love that actually lasts—the kind of love that reflects God's heart.
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"Dear Corinth: Why Sex Matters” | Rev. Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Are Our Bodies Just Biology? Let’s be honest—our world talks about sex constantly, but rarely with wisdom. Week 3 of our Dear Corinth series dives into Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, a church in a hyper-sexualized culture eerily similar to our own. Pastor Vicki Harrison explores chapters 5 and 6, where Paul confronts dangerous lies creeping into the early church—like the idea that sex is just a physical act, or that what we do with our bodies doesn’t impact our souls. Sound familiar? Watch the full message below or listen to the audio player to go deeper. Key Takeaways from...
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Dear Corinth: So You Want To Be a Leader?
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Are You Leading Like Jesus? Have you ever hesitated to take a leadership role—at work, at home, or even in church—because it felt intimidating or messy? In week two of our Dear Corinth series, Pastor Vicki Harrison dives into 1 Corinthians 4 with a powerful reminder: leadership in the Kingdom of God looks nothing like leadership in the world. Watch the full service video below or listen to the sermon audio player. Leadership, God's Way In Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church, he confronts a community obsessed with popularity, platform, and power. Sound familiar? Pastor Vicki reminds us...
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Dear Corinth: All For One, One For Christ | Rev. Roberto Chaple
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What does unity look like in a divided church? We begin our Dear Corinth series with a powerful message from Pastor Roberto Chaple, diving into Paul’s heartfelt appeal for unity in the church. If you’ve ever wrestled with conflict, preferences, or disconnection in the body of Christ—this message speaks to you. Watch the full worship service below or listen to the sermon audio to reflect and respond. Unity Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential “I appeal to you… that there be no divisions among you.” — 1 Corinthians 1:10 Paul doesn’t simply suggest unity—he begs for it. In a...
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Generous Living: Where Your Treasure Is… | Rev. Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
Where does your treasure live? If someone followed your calendar, your bank account, or your social feed—what would they say matters most to you? In Week 2 of our Generous Living series, Pastor Vicki takes us to Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents to ask a vital question: What are we doing with what God has entrusted to us? Watch the full worship service video below or listen to the sermon audio player to experience the full message. ⸻ What We Treasure, We Multiply Jesus often taught in parables, and the one in Matthew 25:14–30 is especially provocative: a master entrusts his...
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Generous Living: To Whom Much Is Given… | Rev. Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What does it really look like to live generously in everyday life? In this heartfelt and powerful panel message, To Whom Much Is Given…, Pastor Vicki Harrison leads a conversation with five faithful New Hope members—Katie Mackey, Cecil Cadwallader, Michael Heaton, Bobby Lain, and Mary Barrow—about their journeys into tithing, stewardship, and joyful generosity. Each story reveals something deeper: generous living isn’t about wealth—it’s about surrender. It’s about trusting God with what He’s already entrusted to us. And it’s about taking Jesus at His word in 2 Corinthians...
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More Blessed to Give than Receive | Rev. Vicki Harrison
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
What If Blessing Looks Like Letting Go? Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to give something away—whether it’s time, money, or encouragement? This week at New Hope, Pastor Vicki kicked off our new sermon series, Generous Living, with a powerful reminder from Acts 20:35: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
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What A Mess: Finding Jesus In The Book Of Judges
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
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What A Mess: Samson | Rev. Roberto Chaple
New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast
In a world full of chaos, how do we stay faithful to God’s purpose when we’ve made a mess of things? In What A Mess: Samson, Pastor Roberto unpacks the story of a man whose strength wasn’t in his hair, but in his commitment and consecration to God. We’re reminded that patterns of compromise can weaken our calling, but God's grace always leaves room for redemption. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of failure, you’re not alone. Join us as we reflect on how God can take our greatest weakness and turn it into our greatest strength. Ready to take the next step? or discover how to ...
info_outlineFaith 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 small groups scattered through a congregation—we are one unified body in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12–20). Her challenge was simple: take time to truly connect with one another and recognize the legacy we are all helping build, together.
Then we heard a video message from college graduate Rosie Harrison. Rosie offered powerful insights on what her generation longs to see in the church—genuine, lived-out faith. She emphasized that her peers are not interested in tradition for tradition’s sake, but in churches that prioritize justice, compassion, humility, and mercy—the kind of radical love Jesus taught and lived. She called on the church to be bold, to stand with the vulnerable, and to live out Micah 6:8 in both word and action.
After the students spoke, graduates symbolically passed red batons to the next generation—an act of spiritual commissioning. They then handed out roses to someone in their “village,” honoring those who shaped their faith. The moment was emotional and unforgettable.
Pastor Vicki Harrison concluded with a heartfelt charge to the graduates, encouraging them to live lives that truly matter by embracing:
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Passion: Find joy in your journey and live fully.
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Humility: Serve others with the heart of Jesus.
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Purpose: Let your life reflect the light of Christ and draw others to God.
She reminded us all that the greatest legacy we can leave is not material—but spiritual. Our job is to love deeply, disciple well, and trust that God is working through us in every season.
As the baton is passed, the mission continues. To our graduates: remember who and Whose you are. You will always have a home at New Hope.
Reflection & Discussion Questions
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What does it mean to you to “live a life that matters”?
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In what ways can you live with passion, humility, and purpose this week?
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How are you helping pass the baton to the next generation?
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Who has been part of your faith journey—and who are you helping shape spiritually today?