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New Hope UMC“Wisdom Strange and Wonderful: The Difficult Sayings of Jesus”
- Riches With Eternal Returns (Matthew 5:29-30): “Cast away the hand that offends from you” Visual: Stones released into reaffirmation of baptism waters. July 3, 2011
- Adorned Like a Bride: July 10, 2011
- Refusing to Accept Less: July 17, 2011
- Light Uncontainable: July 24, 2011
- Where Dreams Come From: July 31, 2011
- Measuring Every Moment: August 7, 2011
- Passionate Vision: August 14, 2011
- Locked in Arms as One: August 21, 2011
- August 28, 2011 – Church cancelled because of Hurricane Irene
- Until: September 4, 2011
- A Way Made Near: September 11, 2011
Fall Series “Discovering the Heartbeat of God: Divine Passion in the OT”
- Turning Regret into Romance: Genesis 6:5-6: September 18, 2011
- Guaranteeing the Finish: Genesis 15:1, 7-8, 12-18; Psalm 46:10; Mark 4:35; Philippians 1:6: September 25, 2011
- Nothing Less Than Everything: Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 73:13-14, Matthew 16:21-23, Acts 9:1-5: October 2, 2011
- Simple Obedience, Supreme Outpouring: Genesis 26:2-6, 27:35-38, Hebrews 11:9, 20, Romans 5:3-5; October 9, 2011
- Tuneful and Triumphant: Zephaniah 3:16-17, Psalm 40, Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26, Revelation 5:12; October 16, 2011 (in memory of Todd Krueger)
- From Decision to Discovery (Stewardship Sunday): Exodus 3:11-14, 4:10-12, 24-26; October 23, 2011
- Weaving a Tapestry: Genesis 50:15-20, Isaiah 64:8; John 21:15-17, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:5; October 30, 2011
- Not What We Expected: II Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 121, Luke 4:27, Philippians 2:5-11; November 6, 2011
- Taking Hold By Letting Go: I Samuel 1:24-28, 2:8; Psalm 34:8; Luke 1:45, 49; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:6; November 13, 2011
- Right Here All Along: II Kings 22:8-13, 23:21-23, 24b-25; Psalm 85:8; Matthew 11:25; Hebrews 4:12; November 20, 2011
“Peering Behind the Veil: Christmas from Heaven’s Perspective”
- Before the Beginning: John 1:1-5; Meditation for Hanging of the Greens Service, November 27, 2011
- Here For His Pleasure: Exodus 3:13-14, Psalm 139:13-14, John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:10-12; December 4, 2011
- Comfort Against Conflict: Proverbs 7:21-27, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 2:13-18, Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 12:1-6; December 11, 2011
- The Surprise of Our Life: Romans 16:25-27; December 18, 2011
- Proclaim the Captive Free: Psalm 126, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Acts 16:25, Philippians 2:6-8; Christmas Eve, 2011
- Awake to Amazement: Luke 2:8-20; Christmas Day 2011
- Privileged Access: Proverbs 24:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-6; New Year’s Day 2012
Living Under the Light: How the Coming of Jesus Compelled the New Testament
- Exceeding Great Reward: II Timothy 1:11-12, Romans 11:33-34, Genesis 15:1, Isaiah 55:8; January 8, 2012
- Embarking on a Journey: Daniel 7:13-14, Mark 1:16-18, 10:42-45; January 15, 2012
- Making Known the Mystery: Luke 3:4-6, Acts 1:8, 28:28-31; January 22, 2012
- Intensifying Urgency: Matthew 9:9-13, 22:1-14 (Focus on Matthew); Youth Sunday Celebration, January 29, 2012
- Radiance on Display: John 1:14, I John 1:1, Revelation 21:6-7, February 5, 2012
- Sure to See Us Through: Mark 3:20-21, 6:2-3; John 7:3-5, James 3:13-17, Jude 1:24-4 (Focus on Writings of James & Jude); Scout Sunday February 12, 2012
- Open to the Less Obvious: I Peter 5:6-7, II Peter 1:3-4 (Focus on the Writings of Peter); February 19, 2012
“The Scandal of Our Salvation: Jesus’ Peculiar Fulfillment of Old Testament Promises”
- Weakness Into Strength: Psalm 118:19-24, Matthew 21:33-44 (Installment One, Ash Wednesday Service)
- Deeper Impressions: Psalm 110:1-4, Matthew 22:41-46 (Installment Two, First Sunday in Lent)
- Hand over Hand Instruction: Isaiah 54:12-13, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 6:41-45 (Installment Three, Second Sunday in Lent)
- Staying Young Forever: Psalm 8:1-2, Matthew 21:15-16 (Installment Four, Third Sunday in Lent)
- All the Proof that We Need: Psalm 82:1-8, John 10:31-41 (Installment Five, Fourth Sunday in Lent)
- Far Too Easily Pleased: Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, Matthew 21:12-13 (Installment Six, Fifth Sunday in Lent)
- Reigning on the Parade: Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-5 (Installment Seven, Sixth Sunday in Lent)
- The Price of Our Pardon: Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31 (Installment Eight, Maundy Thursday Service)
- Closing the Distance: Psalm 22:1-2, Mark 15:33-38 (Installment Nine, Good Friday Service)
“Looking Back to See Ahead: Inspiring Images of Easter in the Old Testament” – Easter Series
- Holding On By Hope Alone: Isaiah 25:6-9 (Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, 2012)
- Delivered From the Dust: Ezekiel 37:1-6 (Easter Cantata Service, April 8, 2012)
- Only Possible Explanation: Jeremiah 23:5-8 (2nd Sunday of Easter, Installment 3, April15, 2012)
- Living and Not Just Existing: Hosea 13:14, I Corinthians 15;54-58 (3rd Sunday of Easter, Installment 4, April 22, 2012)
- Releasing the Dark: (Jonah 1:17, 2:10; Romans 11:32 (4th Sunday of Easter, Installment 5, April 29, 2012)
- On the Rise: I Kings 17:22-24, II Kings 4:32-35 (5th Sunday of Easter, Installment 6, May 6, 2012)
- Leave it in the Lord’s Hands: Psalm 30:8-12 (6th Sunday of Easter, Installment 7, May 13, 2012)
- Throne Above the Skies: II Samuel 7:16 and Romans 1:3-5, Final Sunday of Easter, Installment 8 {Ascension Sunday}
- Scared in a Good Way: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-16 (Pentecost Sunday, Installment 9, May 27, 2012)
- Knowable But Not Fully Known Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:12-18 (Easter series Installment 10, Trinity Sunday
How Mighty Are His Wonders: Jesus’ Miracles Then and Now
- Magnificent Results to Modest Requests John 2-1-11, Installment One
- To the Edge and Beyond John 4:46-54, Mark 9:21-24, Installment Two
- Even the Slightest Touch Mark 5:25-34, Installment Three
- Side Effects of Salvation Mark 2:1-12 & John 8:34-36, Installment Four, (Independence Sunday/One Year Anniversary at NHUMC)
- Meeting the Opposition Mark 1:21-28, Installment Five
- Stoop Low to Stand Tall Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10, Installment Six
- Discontent and Rightfully So John 5:1-9, Installment Seven
- Over the Wild Restless Sea Matthew 8:23-27, 14:22-27, Installment Eight
- An Occasion for Glory John 9:1-11, Installment Nine
- For All It’s Worth Luke 17:11-19, Installment Ten
- Entirely Undeserved Luke 22:49-54, Installment Eleven
- Enough to Last a Lifetime John 21:4-11, Installment Twelve
From Out of the Depths: Great Prayers of the Old Testament
- Change the Course of History Genesis 18:23-33, Installment One
- Rewarding Those Who Seek Exodus 33:12-20, 34:10, Installment Two
- Push the Boundaries Joshua 10:12-14, Installment Three
- Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn I Samuel 13:1-20, Installment Four, September 28, 2012
- Make Life Into Music II Samuel 7:18-29, Installment Five, October 7, 2012
- Marvelous But Modest Glory I Kings 19:9-14, Installment Six, October 14, 2012
- Breaking Out of Crisis Mode II Chronicles 20:5-12, 31-37, Installment Seven, October 21, 2012
- There’s Always More (Refromation Sunday) (Reformation Sunday) II Kings 20:1-6, II Chronicles 32:24-25, Installment Eight, October 28, 2012
- Unlikely Heroes Nehemiah 1:3-11, Installment Nine, November 4, 2012.
- Journey of a Single Step Ezra 9:6-15, Installment Ten, November 11, 2012.
- Repeat the Sounding Joy Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26, Installment Eleven, November 18, 2012.
- Brave Investments Jeremiah 32:24-27, Installment Twelve, November 18, 2012, Thanksgiving Sunday Evening Service.
- Insist Very Strongly Isaish 64: 1-4, Installment Thirteen, November 25, 2012, Christ the King Sunday
Created for Christmas: God’s Plan from the Beginning
- Visions of Excess (Psalm 8:1, 3-6, 9) Installment One, December 2, 2012, First Sunday in Advent
- Giving the Name a Face (Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:6-9) Installment Two, December 9, 2012
- With Us In Every Way (Luke 2:8-14) Installment Three, December 16, 2012, Third Sunday in Advent
- Fulfilling Grand Purposes (Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:13, I Timothy 4:8 16-18) Installment Four, December 23, 2012, Fourth Sunday in Advent
- Artistry in Motion (John 14:12-14, Revelation 21:5) Installment Five, December 24, 2012, Christmas Eve
- Starting Forever Now (Psalm 73:23-26, John 14:1-3) Installment Six, December 30, 2012
Words that Make Worlds: The ‘But I say unto you’ Sayings of Jesus
- Raised Even Higher (Matthew 7:8, Mark 1:22, 11:19, Luke 4:32) Installment One, January 6, 2013
- Unlocking the Inner Prisoner (Matthew 5:21-26) Installment Two, January 13, 2013
- Save Room for the Unimaginable (Matthew 5:27-30) Installment Three, January 20, 2013
- Action Driven (Matthew 5:31-37) Installment 4, January 27, 2013
- Being Normal Isn’t Enough (Matthew 5:38-42) Installment 5, February 3, 2013
- Eliminate the Impossible (Matthew 5:43-48) Installment 6, February 10, 2013
Lenten Series: “The Open Secret: Jesus’ Life Changing Questions”
- A Step Closer to Clarity (Matthew 16:13-15) Installment One, “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- Love That Won’t Let Go (John 6:60-68) Installment Two, “Who Do You Say That I am?” First Sunday in Lent, February 17, 2013
- Misfit Salvation (Luke 10:25-37) Installment Three, “Who was a neighbor?” Second Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2013
- Keep An Unquenchable Thirstt (Mark 10:35-45) Installment Four, “Can you drink the cup?” Third Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2013
- Gain By Losing (Luke 12:22-26) “Who of you by worrying can a single hour to life?“, Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2013
- Invite the Thief In (Matthew 24:42-45) “Who then is the faithful and wise servant?” Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2013
- Lessons in Unlearning (John 13:12-17) “Do you understand what I have done for you?” Installment Seven, March 24, 2013
- Unarmed Truth (Matthew 26:52-56) “Do you believe I can call 10,000 angels” Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2013
- Face the Unavoidable (John 19:38-39, 3:12-17) “How then will you understand spiritual things? (Good Friday, March 29, 2013)
- Justice Without Delay (Psalm 31:13-16; Luke 18:1-7) “Will God keep putting us off?” Holy Saturday, March 30, 2013
Easter Series: ”Inescapable Encounters: Meeting the Jesus who Roams Free”
- Too Much to Take In (Mark 16:1-8) Easter Sunrise Service
- Calling the Dangerously Unqualified (John 20:15-18) Easter Sunday
- Finding Without Seeking (Luke 24:13-35) Second Sunday of Easter
- Intruded Upon (John 20:19-20, 26) Third Sunday of Easter
- Eyes of the Heart (John 20:24-29) Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Drop Everything and Come Running (John 21:1-14) Fifth Sunday of Easter
- Sing a New Song (John 21:15-17) Sixth Sunday of Easter
- Flying While Standing Still (Luke 24:44-53) Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday
- Fountain of Youth (Acts 1:4-8) Pentecost Sunday
