New Hope Church Messages

In this study, we'll delve into the critical importance of controlling our anger and speech. We'll learn how to handle our anger in a God-honoring way by turning to reflection, rather a reaction, when we're upset. And we'll learn what the power of grace is supposed to do in our lives with regard to anger, as we grow in godliness over the years.

James 1:19 contains three specific commands to believers that profoundly affect how we interact with one another, be it in conversation or conflict. The second and third exhortations are to be "slow to speak, and slow to anger".

Jesus died on the Cross so we could live a life full of His resurrection power. But a lot of us don’t realize that we have to die too before we can experience that power in our lives.

Christians need to maintain spiritual balance as we follow Jesus. And we are able to experience this balance when we live out the implications of the Gospel in our life.

James 1:19 contains three specific commands to believers that profoundly affect how we interact with one another, be it in conversation or conflict. The first exhortation is to be "quick to listen".

After warning us to not be deceived into thinking God is tempting us or trying to set us up to fail with temptation and sin, James exhorts us to instead have a right view of God as the source of every good and perfect gift.

We continue examining the reality of our own evil desires and how they create temptations for us. We'll also look at how James' teaching disproves dangerous lies about LGBTQ+-related issues that are growing in popularity in the Church.

James reveals the shocking source of our temptation in trials and we'll look at ways to live effectively in light of it.

In this study, James gives us clarity on questions like, "Does God ever set me up to fail in a trial?" and "Is God ever trying to get me to sin by tempting me?" We'll also learn why love for God motivates endurance in trials.

In this study, we are reminded that earthly riches and status are fleeting, while our eternal inheritance in Christ is imperishable. As believers, we should find our joy and hope in Him, regardless of our socioeconomic circumstances. The Bible calls both the poor and the rich to focus on the reality of eternity, rather than temporary earthly conditions. This wisdom helps us maintain a proper perspective, especially in the face of trials and an uncertain future.

This message delves into the wonderful promise of James 1:5-8, which assures us that if we ask God for wisdom in our trials, He will generously provide it. BUT... there are conditions. And we'll dig into those in this study.

What is wisdom and how do we get it? In this study, we'll search the Scriptures for answers to these questions and learn why wisdom makes all the difference in our trials.

What is God like in our trials? How does He receive us when we come to Him for help? As we continue examining the subject of trials sent or allowed by God into our lives, we'll spend some more time learning about the heart of God.

God uses trials to test and refine our faith, revealing things like where we find our identity, hope, and sense of security. In this study, we'll illuminate more of the ways God works in our lives to do good through trials.

When our faith is tested, we are invited to draw closer to the God who draws near to us in our trials. In this study, we'll explore more of the ways God works good in our lives through trials.

One of the reasons God sends us trials is to reveal the genuineness (or lack thereof) of our faith. We'll talk about that in this study, as well as a profound perspective on trials that unfold in the aftermath of our failures.   For discussion questions and video for this message, visit jeffthompsonministries.com/intheword.

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God sends trials to get our attention and sometimes He sends trials to humble us. Learn why that's a good thing, and how the Lord uses trials to get us to the place where He can bless us.

James shares a shocking command, instructing believers to view their trials with joy. In this study, we’ll learn why God sends trials to His children, and why they’re so good for us.

Despite being a recognized apostle and the half-brother of Jesus, James identifies himself as, "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ". In this study, we'll talk about what it means to be a slave to Christ, and why it's the most blessed and free way to live.