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New Hope Church is located in Greenwood, IN on the south side of Indianapolis. This podcast explores the weekly teachings from Sundays along with related bonus teachings.

  1. 6D AGO

    What Are You Assuming That's Actually Wrong?

    Jesus commands: "Don't assume." He says it several ways: Don't assume you know what I'm going to say. Don't be surprised by what I say. Don't think like everybody else and assume that's right. THREE TIMES JESUS SAID "DON'T ASSUME": John 3 - Nicodemus: "Don't be surprised when I say you must be born ANŌTHEN" (from above OR again). Nicodemus heard "again." Jesus meant "from above."Matthew 10: "Don't assume I came to bring peace. I came to bring a sword." Follow Him anyway—even if it brings division.Matthew 5: "Don't misunderstand—I didn't come to abolish the Law. I came to accomplish its purpose."THREE THINGS WE ASSUME: 1. WHAT WE'VE ALWAYS DONE IS RIGHT Mark 7: Pharisees got mad disciples didn't wash hands before eating. But the OT NEVER commanded this. Pharisees took a priest tradition and applied it to everyone, dividing people into "holy ones" and "sinners." Jesus called them HYPOCRITES. Yesterday's solutions become today's problems. 2. WE KNOW OTHERS' MOTIVATIONS Joshua 22: Two tribes built an altar. Israel prepared for WAR—assuming rebellion. But they TALKED first. Turns out it was a memorial, not for sacrifice. Israel assumed WRONG. Mind reading is NOT a spiritual gift. 3. INTELLIGENT PEOPLE AGREE WITH US Romans 12:2 - We're prone to GROUP THINK. We listen to people who agree until we're convinced everyone agrees. Paul says: Be TRANSFORMED. Let God change the way you think. HOW TO AVOID ASSUMPTIONS: Recognize mind reading is NOT a spiritual giftCelebrate differences of opinion (Romans 14)Believe the best of others until proven wrong (Romans 12:10)BOTTOM LINE: Don't assume. TALK. COMMUNICATE. Conversations may be awkward. Do them anyway. 🔔 Subscribe for commands that challenge assumptions 👍 Like if you've been guilty of assuming 💬 What assumption turned out wrong? Share below 👇

    36 min

  2. MAR 19

    Are You Choosing Anger or Choosing Forgiveness?

    Jesus commands us: "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." Then He adds: "If you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14-15). This is an incredibly dangerous prayer. If you harbor anger, if you choose not to forgive, you're literally saying to God: "I don't want you to forgive me either." THE PROBLEM: WE'RE GETTING ANGRIERRoad rage is UP. Indiana ranks 3rd in the nation for fatal crashes from road rage. Shootings on roadways jumped from 9 in 2019 to 65 in 2021.Anger at government: 70% of Americans are frustrated or angry (consistently since 2010). Social media: "Rage bait" was Oxford's Word of the Year. Content designed to make you angry keeps you on the site longer. Studies show: more social media = more anger. WHY WE'RE ANGRY: Fundamental Attribution ErrorWhen YOU mess up: "Well, circumstances dictated..." When SOMEONE ELSE messes up: "That idiot! They're fundamentally flawed!"We cut ourselves slack we're not willing to give others. HOW TO FORGIVE:Stop saying "I can't forgive" - That's a lie. You CHOOSE not to forgive. Forgiveness is a choice. So is anger. Learn the difference between HURT and INJURY - Injury requires treatment. Hurt can be forgiven. Deal with injury appropriately, but recognize most offenses are hurt, not injury. Forgiveness doesn't eliminate consequences - A thief can apologize, but legal consequences remain. Forgiveness doesn't erase effects. Forgiveness benefits YOU, not them - If you choose anger, it consumes you. If you forgive, you're FREE from bondage to that offense. Recognize how God has forgiven YOU - That slap on the cheek doesn't seem so big when you look at Jesus on the cross. Choose to forgive DAILY - It's not one-time. Every day you can pick that offense back up. So every day, choose to forgive again. BUT WAIT—Can We Rebuke AND Forgive?Luke 17: "If another believer sins, rebuke that person. Then if there's repentance, forgive." "Judge" has two meanings: (1) Come to a right decision, (2) Condemn. Jesus says don't CONDEMN. But DO judge (come to right decision). Rebuke the sin. Help them see what they did. Then FORGIVE. BOTTOM LINE:When something bad happens, DON'T choose anger. That's natural—but it's WRONG. When you choose anger, they get angrier, you get angrier, and it snowballs into a car-wrecking disaster. Choose forgiveness. It's unnatural. It must be learned. But it sets YOU free. 🔔 Subscribe for commands that challenge comfortable Christianity👍 Like if you're choosing forgiveness over anger💬 What produces anger in your life? Share below 👇

    34 min

  3. MAR 12

    Are You Praying Like Jesus Prayed, Or Just Reciting a List?

    Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1-4). Jesus gave them a simple model: "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation."What strikes me about that prayer? It's SIMPLE. No flowery words. No "thee" and "thou." Just straightforward, everyday words, everyday needs. And it's SHORT—about 15 seconds.Prayer is simply a conversation with God, just like you'd talk to a friend. WHY DID JESUS PRAY? FIVE REASONS:TO BUILD RELATIONSHIP - Luke 3: At Jesus' baptism, as He prayed, the Father said "You are my dearly loved Son." Do you just present a list of wants? Or build relationship? FOR GUIDANCE - Four times Jesus spent ALL NIGHT in prayer before major decisions (choosing the 12, starting public ministry, Gethsemane). Are your big decisions informed by prayer? TO GIVE THANKS - Luke 10: Jesus stopped mid-day to thank the Father. When you become aware of God's presence, do you stop and thank Him? FOR PERSONAL STRENGTH - Gethsemane: Jesus was in such agony His sweat fell like drops of blood. An angel came and strengthened Him. When you need strength, do you pray? FOR OTHERS—INCLUDING ENEMIES - Luke 6: "Pray for those who hurt you." Pray for everyone you contact. If they're not friendly, you DEFINITELY have something to pray for. HOW SHOULD WE PRAY? The Lord's Prayer is 15 seconds. It's just a conversation. In John's Gospel, it doesn't say Jesus "prayed" it says He "looked to heaven and said." That's prayer: talking to your friend.Jesus prayed FREQUENTLY but not always in scheduled blocks. The urge to talk to His Father came on Him, and He did it, sometimes in front of crowds, sometimes alone. TRUE CONFESSION:I struggle with extended prayer times. My mind wanders. But it hit me: Prayer is a CONVERSATION. I don't schedule times to talk to my wife. I see her and talk. The conversation lasts 3-4 minutes. An hour later, we do it again.That's what I do with God all day long. Driving, someone comes to mind, I pray. It's not a separate 15-minute block—it's CONSTANT.BUT WAIT—Does that mean we shouldn't have 15-minute prayer times? Of course not! Jesus spent ALL NIGHT in prayer. We need BOTH: extended times AND constant conversation throughout the day. Be bold enough to stop and say, "May I pray for you right now?"FOUR QUESTIONS:When and how do I pray to build my relationship with God? If you don't, start. When and how do I pray for guidance and strength? I was taught I can do anything if I try hard enough. I can't. Neither can you. We ALL need strength. When and how do I thank God? Keep a Thanksgiving journal. Write down what you thank God for. When you get depressed, open it up. When and how do I pray for others? Friends, enemies—doesn't matter. Pray for those you can influence. BOTTOM LINE: PRAY.Lord, teach us to pray like You prayed. We need You. We need that relationship. We need Your guidance, Your strength, Your empowerment to bless others.

    31 min

  4. MAR 5

    Do You Really Believe God Still Does Miracles Today?

    Jesus looked at 12 ordinary guys and said: "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." (Matthew 10:5-8) Then they DID. Not by their own power, by God's power working through them. In week 5 of "All That I've Commanded You," Pastor Zach tackles the command we often skip: miracles, healing, and God's supernatural work TODAY. THE CORE MESSAGE:I'm not a cessationist (someone who believes miracles stopped after the early church). Why? I don't see that anywhere in my Bible. People all over the world report miracles TODAY. The Great Commission is self-replicating. YOU have been given authority (by God's power alone) to heal the sick, raise the dead, and drive out demons. Not by YOUR power, by God's. TWO TRUTHS IN TENSION:WE PRAY DILIGENTLY AND EXPECT MIRACLES - Jesus healed constantly. "By your faith you have been healed." We should ask boldly. WHEN MIRACLES DON'T HAPPEN, WE STILL PRAISE GOD - Sometimes God says NO. Jesus in Gethsemane prayed for another way. God said NO—the cross was the only way. Nobody had more faith than Jesus, yet God said no. THE SHADRACH, MESHACH, ABEDNEGO APPROACH:"Our God will rescue us from the furnace. And even if He doesn't, we still won't bow. We'll bow to the God of the universe." God's going to come through. And even if He doesn't, He's still God, He's still good, and I trust Him. THREE REAL MIRACLE STORIES:PASTOR TONY SMITH:Christmas Eve - major heart attack, 5% heart function, total organ failure. Doctors: "We don't know how you're alive." Hundreds praying. Organs restart. Heart climbs from 5% to 30%. Doctors: "We don't understand how this is possible." Two weeks later: eating lunch with pastors, preaching again. STEVE (Stage 4 Cancer):Given a year to live. Sees Jesus laughing at the end of his bed. Prays: "Just give me a fighting chance." Specialist uses the EXACT same words. 10 years later: cancer-free, alive, following Jesus. Jesus was laughing because He'd already conquered Steve's death, physically AND spiritually. COREY (Age 32):Hodgkin's AND non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Risky surgery. Nurses circle around, pray over him. "I knew God had me. I wasn't afraid." His response: "I believe God will heal me. But if He doesn't, I'm okay going home. My family knows Jesus. Whatever time I have, I'll spend telling everyone about Jesus." THE D.L. MOODY STORY:D.L. Moody preached two identical sermons. First service: total apathy. Second service: HUNDREDS saved. What changed? Between services, a bedridden woman locked herself in her room and prayed past midnight.Was it hundreds praying? Or ONE person on their knees? It takes ONE God and ONE faithful servant. YOUR ROLE:Can YOU be that person? Totally sold out to Jesus in prayer?When you're sick: Don't suffer alone. James says go to your elders, have them anoint you with oil and pray. We don't see that enough. BOTTOM LINE:We pray diligently. We expect miracles. And when it doesn't go our way, we trust the God who heals and uses ALL things for good. Miracles happen. God is still moving. Open your eyes. 🔔 Subscribe for messages that believe God still moves👍 Like if you've seen a miracle💬 Share YOUR miracle story 👇 0:00 - Introduction & Series Context1:00 - Today's Topic: Miracles & Healing3:00 - Jesus Tells the 12: "Go Do What I Do"4:00 - I'm Not a Cessationist - Here's Why6:00 - The Great Commission Is Self-Replicating7:00 - Why Did They Keep Healing in Acts?9:00 - "By Your Faith You Have Been Healed"10:00 - Jesus in Gethsemane - When God Says No11:00 - God Uses Suffering for Good12:00 - Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego - "Even If He Doesn't"14:00 - Tony: 5% Heart Function, Total Organ Failure15:00 - Mike Wiggin Gets Inside Info16:00 - Heart Doctor: "He's Going to Die"18:00 - We Arrive - Tony's Eating a Salad20:00 - Two Weeks Later: Preaching Again21:00 - STORY 2: Steve's Stage 4 Cancer22:00 - Steve Sees Jesus Laughing at His Bed25:00 - STORY 3: Corey's Lymphoma Diagnosis26:00 - Age 32 - Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma27:00 - Nurses Circle and Pray Before Surgery28:00 - "Whatever Time I Have, I'll Tell Everyone About Jesus"29:00 - D.L. Moody Story - Two Services, Two Results31:00 - Second Service: Hundreds Saved32:00 - The Bedridden Woman Who Prayed All Night34:00 - Don't Suffer Alone - Go to Your Elders35:00 - Closing Prayer36:00 - Outro

    36 min

  5. FEB 26

    Are You Testing Everything, Or Blindly Trusting Everyone?

    Jesus says "Beware" 14 times in the Gospels. He's warning us about two things: BEWARE WHO YOU CAN BECOMEDon't be greedy (storing up wealth while ignoring God)Don't be prideful (practicing righteousness to be seen by others) BEWARE WHO YOU TRUST- False prophets come in sheep's clothing- Bad teaching spreads like yeast- Don't blindly trust teachers, videos, or even your pastorTest EVERYTHING by their fruit and against Scripture THE BEREAN TEST:When Paul preached, the Bereans didn't just accept it. They went home, checked it against Scripture, then came back and said "You check out." That's supposed to be US with ALL leaders. In today's cultural chaos, people are being driven away from Christ through either total distrust or angry mob mentality. Neither is discernment. We stand in the gap. We lead people to Christ. We need JUSTICE, not mobs. We need DISCERNMENT, not fear. BOTTOM LINE:Test EVERYTHING against God's Word. Seek truth. The world is getting crazier. We're still called to be here not afraid, standing firm, standing on truth. 📖 Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:15-20, Acts 17:11, Proverbs 25:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:21

    38 min

  6. FEB 19

    Why Do You Worry When God Already Knows What You Need?

    My name is Randy, and I'm a worrier. It's been six minutes since my last worry. Sound familiar? In week 3 of "All That I've Commanded You," Pastor Randy tackles Jesus' command that hits closest to home for most of us: DON'T WORRY. This message is personal, honest, and incredibly practical for anyone who's ever laid awake at 3 AM with their mind racing. Jesus addresses worry directly in Matthew 6:19-34, but it's more than just "stop worrying." He gets to the ROOT of why we worry in the first place, and what we can do about it. THE HEART OF THE ISSUE:The opposite of faith isn't doubt, it's fear. And worry is just another form of fear. Specifically, worry is the fear of a negative outcome. Fear of being forgotten. Fear of abandonment. Fear of losing control. JESUS' THREE-PART SOLUTION: EXAMINE THE DRIVING FORCE IN YOUR LIFEIs it focused on YOU (wealth, prestige, power)? Or is it focused on GOD (worship and service to His children)? REACH OUT AND HELP SOMEBODY ELSEMatthew 6:22-23 - Don't have an "evil eye" (stinginess). Be GENEROUS. Give it away. SET PRIORITIES - SEEK FIRST GOD'S KINGDOMMatthew 6:25-34 - "Don't worry about these things... Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Look at the birds. They don't plant, harvest, or store, yet God feeds them. Aren't you more valuable? Look at the wildflowers. They don't work to make clothing, yet Solomon wasn't dressed as beautifully. If God cares for grass that's here today and gone tomorrow, won't He care for you? WHEN TO GET PROFESSIONAL HELP:If worry becomes anxiety with these symptoms: Trouble concentrating, muscle tension (especially mid-back), fatigue, headaches, rapid heartbeat, sweating, irritability affecting relationships, avoidance behaviors, thoughts of self-harm, START WITH YOUR DOCTOR. Counselors are generally as effective as medication and are usually the first step. PRACTICAL STEPS:Tonight when worry wakes you at 3 AM: Ask: What's the driving force of my life? Am I inward-focused or outward-focused? Ask: Is God and His kingdom truly my priority?Recognize: God is actually in control (I never was)Find somebody to talk to and share what you're experiencing Seek first His kingdom. Everything else will be provided.🔔 Subscribe for messages that address real struggles with biblical truth👍 Like if you're a worrier too (we're in this together)💬 What's your #1 worry right now? Share it below, let's pray for each other  0:00 - Introduction & Series Context1:00 - "My Name is Randy, and I'm a Worrier"2:00 - Command: Don't Worry5:00 - Can We Have Fear and Faith at the Same Time?7:00 - Luke 12:6-7 - Fear of Being Forgotten8:00 - Why Do We Worry? (Psychology)10:00 - Matthew 6:19-21 - Don't Store Up Treasures on Earth11:00 - The "Evil Eye" - Be Generous, Not Stingy13:00 - Wealth, Prestige, and Power14:00 - What's the Driving Force of Your Life?16:00 - Can Worries Add a Single Moment to Your Life?18:00 - What Do YOU Worry About? (Church Survey Results)20:00 - Kids' Worries: School, Friends, Spelling Tests21:00 - When Worry Becomes Anxiety22:00 - Warning Signs: Get Professional Help24:00 - Matthew 6:28-30 - Look at the Wildflowers26:00 - "Today's Trouble Is Enough for Today"28:00 - 1. Examine the Driving Force29:00 - 2. Reach Out and Help Someone30:00 - Real Story: Separation Anxiety Solution32:00 - Practical Steps for Tonight34:00 - Closing Prayer35:00 - Outro

    36 min

  7. FEB 12

    Who Are You Really Following?

    Jesus says "Follow Me" 18-20 times in the Gospels. But in 2026, who are we actually following? Our politicians? Our favorite influencers? Our denominational heroes? Our pastors?  In this challenging message from the "All That I've Commanded You" series, Pastor Zach confronts one of the most uncomfortable truths in Christianity: following Jesus means giving up everything else. We're wired to follow. We follow politicians, podcasters, thought leaders, and movements. We click "follow" on social media and consume everything they say. But Jesus makes it clear:  "If you want to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me" (Luke 9:23). THE HARD TRUTH:A cross isn't a minor inconvenience, it's an execution device. Following Jesus means everything you were before Him dies. Daily. No exceptions. KEY PASSAGES EXPLORED:Luke 9:23 - Take up your cross DAILYLuke 14:25-35 - Count the cost before you followLuke 18:18-27 - The rich young ruler who couldn't let go1 Corinthians 1 - Stop saying "I follow Paul" or "I follow Apollos"John 14:6 & Matthew 7:13-14 - The narrow way is as wide as Jesus THE CHALLENGE:When you follow someone who's not following Jesus, even if they're "Christ-adjacent," you are NOT following Jesus. The path diverges. Even 30 degrees off course leads you miles away from Him over time.This applies to: ✓ Your political party✓ Your favorite Christian authors✓ Your podcast hosts✓ Your denominational leaders (Lutheran, Calvinist, Wesleyan, etc.)✓ Even your own church and pastor BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP:Real leaders don't say "follow me." They say what Paul said: "Imitate me as I imitate Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). If they step out of line with Christ, you don't follow, you bring correction. Leaders shepherd you back to Jesus; they don't build their own following. THE LITMUS TEST:Are their feet pointing toward Christ or another direction?Are they humble or egocentric?Do they point to Jesus or to themselves?Do they say "He must increase, I must decrease" (John 3:30)? BOTTOM LINE:Stop standing behind politicians, influencers, denominations, or movements. Stand behind Jesus. Period. Our citizenship is in heaven. Our King is Christ. Everyone else is just noise. 🔔 Subscribe for messages that challenge comfortable Christianity👍 Like if this convicted you (in a good way)💬 Who have you been following instead of Jesus? Be honest in the comments

    35 min

  8. FEB 5

    Is Your Faith Just Intellectual?

    What does it really mean to believe in Jesus? Is it just intellectual agreement, or is there something more?  In the first message of our new sermon series "All That I've Commanded You," Pastor Randy unpacks Jesus' command to "believe the gospel" and reveals why belief is so much more than just accepting facts. Spoiler: Even demons believe the facts about God, and they tremble. So what makes Christian belief different? Starting with the Great Commission (Matthew 28), Pastor Randy breaks down Jesus' unique commands into five categories and focuses on the very first one: believe.  Drawing from John 14, James 2, and multiple healing miracles, this message challenges us to move from intellectual assent to life-aligning faith. KEY INSIGHTS:- The 5 main groupings of Jesus' 74 commands- Why "believe" and "faith" are the same Greek word- The difference between believing THAT and believing IN- What Jesus meant when He said "believe in me"- Why the opposite of faith isn't doubt, it's fear- How communion connects us to Christ in a tangible way MAIN SCRIPTURE:Matthew 28:18-20 (Great Commission)Mark 1:14-15 (Repent and believe)John 14:1-14 (Believe in God, believe in me)James 2:19 (Even demons believe)Matthew 8:5-13 & 9:27-30 (Faith brings healing) THE CHALLENGE:Has your faith been merely intellectual? What area of your life needs to come under the Lordship of Jesus? Spend time with that question this week. 🔔 Subscribe for the full "All That I've Commanded You" series👍 Like if you're ready to move from belief THAT to belief IN 💬 Comment: What's one area where you need to align your life with Jesus? 0:00 - Introduction & Series Launch3:00 - Jesus' 74 Unique Commands4:00 - Five Main Groupings of Commands6:00 - Command #1: Believe the Gospel8:00 - James 2:19 - Even Demons Believe9:00 - Belief Includes Repentance & Action12:00 - Thomas Asks: "Where Are You Going?"14:30 - Believe THAT vs. Believe IN16:00 - Aligning Your Life With Jesus18:30 - Believing in His Name = Receiving Him19:00 - Faith and Healing Miracles21:00 - What Faith Is NOT22:00 - The Opposite of Faith Is Fear25:00 - What Does Jesus Mean by "Believe in Me"?26:00 - Application: How Do I Believe?32:00 - Outro #GreenvilleIN #JohnsonCountyIN #IndianapolisChurch #SouthSideIndy #GreaterGreenville #IndianaChurch #BelieveInJesus #AllThatIveCommandedYou #GreatCommission #NewHopeChurch #FaithInAction #ChristianFaith #BelieveTheGospel #SermonSeries #NewTestamentCommands

    33 min
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New Hope Church is located in Greenwood, IN on the south side of Indianapolis. This podcast explores the weekly teachings from Sundays along with related bonus teachings.

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    New Hope Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
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    © 2026 New Hope Church
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