New Hope PCUSA

Sunday Worship

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

“New Courage: Take Up Your Cross, Follow Me” Matthew 16:21–27

Jesus calls his followers to a courageous way of life — not driven by fear, comfort, or self-preservation, but by love. In a world afraid of loss, Jesus invites us to take up the cross and follow him. Yet this is not a call to despair; it is a resurrection-shaped invitation empowered by the Holy Spirit. Because Christ is risen, we can live with boldness, sacrificial love, and hope. Join us as we explore what it means to practice courageous love and discern one bold step Jesus may be calling us to take.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Pentecost, celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the new power Christ gives his people. In Acts 2, ordinary disciples are transformed into bold witnesses, sent to share the good news in courageous and life-giving ways. The same Spirit still calls and equips us today — to listen, to step out in faith, and to go where Jesus is leading us spiritually, relationally, and even beyond our comfort zones. Join us as we explore how the Spirit sends us to embody resurrection life and help others discover the hope of Christ.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, Pastor Caressa brings a message titled, “New Priorities: Seeking First God’s Kingdom.” Because of the resurrection, we are freed from the anxiety that so often shapes our lives. Jesus’ words, “Do not worry,” are not naïve — they are resurrection realism. When death no longer has the final word, everything changes. Join us as we explore how new life reorders our priorities from self-preservation to active agency of God’s Kingdom.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, Pastor Caressa talks about our new identity in the Risen Christ. Resurrection doesn’t just change our future — it reshapes who we are. In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus calls us SALT that flavors and LIGHT that shines, revealing God’s presence in the world. New life isn’t meant to be hidden. Join us as we explore how to live this identity in everyday places.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, Pastor Caressa invites us to see with “New Eyes: Seeing as Easter People.” In the wake of resurrection, we are given a new way of seeing — shaped not by fear or scarcity, but by blessing. Through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, we discover that Jesus isn’t describing ideals to strive for, but the kind of community Easter creates. Come explore a different way of living, seeing, and relating as people of the resurrection.

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Good Friday

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Easter: New Life Begins

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Palm Sunday - Jesus in the City

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Palm Sunday, we continue our series through From Wilderness to Glory by N. T. Wright with the chapter “Jesus in the City.” As Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd welcomes him like a king—but not everyone understands the kind of kingdom he brings. This triumphant entry is both celebration and confrontation, hope and tension. Together, we’ll explore what it means to welcome Christ into the heart of our cities, our systems, and our lives—and whether we are ready for the kind of reign he actually brings.

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Jesus Among Enemies

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, we continue our series through From Wilderness to Glory by N. T. Wright with the chapter “Jesus Among Enemies.” From religious leaders to political authorities, Jesus faced resistance, suspicion, and hostility. Yet he responded not with fear or retaliation, but with courage, clarity, and costly love. Together, we’ll consider what it means to follow a Savior who remained faithful in the face of opposition—and what that kind of faithfulness looks like for us today.

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Jesus Among Friends

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, we continue our journey through From Wilderness to Glory by N. T. Wright with the chapter “Jesus Among Friends.” Jesus didn’t carry out his mission alone—he formed a community. Around tables, on dusty roads, and in honest conversation, he shaped ordinary people into faithful companions. Together, we’ll explore what it means to follow Christ not just as individuals, but as friends learning to trust, forgive, and grow alongside one another.

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Jesus in Prayer

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, we continue our series through From Wilderness to Glory by N. T. Wright with the chapter “Jesus in Prayer.” Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus steps away from the crowds to pray—seeking clarity, strength, and communion with the Father. What does that rhythm teach us about dependence, discernment, and faithful living? Join us as we explore how prayer shaped Jesus’ mission—and how it can shape ours.

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Jesus Among the Crowd

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, we continue our journey through From Wilderness to Glory by N. T. Wright with the chapter “Jesus Among the Crowds.” As Jesus steps into the noise, need, and longing of the masses, we see a Savior who is not distant from human struggle but fully present within it. Together, we’ll explore what it means to follow a Messiah who meets people where they are—hungry for hope, healing, and belonging—and how we, too, are called to live faithfully in the midst of the crowd.

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Jesus in the Wilderness

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The wilderness reveals what truly matters, stripping away distractions to show us whose we are. As we journey through Lent, we're challenged to examine the voices influencing us, to ask where we're choosing control over trust, and to create space for God to prepare us for what's next.

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Ash Wednesday - Dust & Breath

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The Lord's Prayer: For Thine Is...

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, we conclude our series on the Lord’s Prayer with the words, “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.” Drawing from Chapter 6 of The Lord’s Prayer, we’ll reflect on what it means to place our trust not in ourselves or our systems, but in God’s reign of love, justice, and hope.

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The Lord's Prayer: Lead Us Not Into Temptation...

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday in worship, we continue our journey through the Lord’s Prayer with the line, “Lead us not into temptation.”Drawing from The Lord’s Prayer, we’ll explore what this prayer really asks of God—and of us.

Is temptation something God sends, or something we learn to face with honesty, humility, and trust? Join us as we reflect on grace, human weakness, and the God who walks with us through it all.

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The Lord's Prayer: Forgive...As We Forgive

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Forgiveness is both a gift and a challenge. This week, we explore how God’s grace meets our brokenness, and how receiving forgiveness invites us into the difficult, healing work of forgiving others.

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The Lord's Prayer: Our Daily Bread

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This prayer centers on trust, dependence, and enough. We reflect on our daily needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and what it means to rely on God one day at a time, in a culture shaped by anxiety and scarcity.

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The Lord's Prayer: Whose Will Be Done?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What does it look like to pray for God’s kingdom in a world like ours? This week, we explore how Jesus invites us to long for justice, peace, and healing—and how praying for God’s will changes not just the world, but us.

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The Lord's Prayer: Our Father

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What do we mean when we call God “Father”? In this opening week, we explore the intimacy and trust at the heart of Jesus’ prayer—and what it means to approach God not with fear, but with confidence, honesty, and belonging.

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Making Room for Wonder

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The Magi made room in their journey and in their hearts to seek Christ. Their gifts and worship reflect the awe of those who have truly encountered the Messiah, their Savior. Star Words

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Making Room For Faithfulness

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Simeon and Anna remind us that waiting faithfully is not wasted time. They made room in their hearts for God’s promises, even through years of silence. Faithfulness keeps hope alive while we wait for God’s promises to unfold.

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Christmas Eve: Making Room for Christ

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Angels declaring the good news and calling for the shepherds (and everyone) to make room in their hearts and lives for the Christ child, the Messiah, the Savior that has just been born! There is room in God’s story for everyone. How will I make room for Christ to dwell in me this Christmas and in the new year?

Family Christmas Eve Service

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Longest Night

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A worship service for those who are experiencing grief during the holidays.

Making Room For Love: New Hope Kids Christmas Pageant

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Our New Hope Kids Christmas Pageant. Making room for love means letting Christ's love shape how we see and serve others. How can I make room for God's love to flow through me this week? Who in my life needs to experience the love of Christ through me?

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Making Room For Joy

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Joy comes not from circumstance but from welcoming God's presence in unexpected places. We don't know much about the innkeeper, but we know his initial answer was the same as all the rest: no room. Joy begins when we open even the smallest space to God.

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Making Room For Peace

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Peace doesn't mean absence of noise or conflict, it means the presence of Christ in the midst of it. Making room for peace means slowing down, seeing the bigger picture, and trusting God's timing.

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Making Room For Hope

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In a world filled with uncertainty, we prepare our hearts by choosing hope - trusting in God's promises even when we can't see how they'll unfold. Hope makes room for God's future in the middle of our present struggles.

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Unwrapping Your Generosity Gifts

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Generosity Gifts—the call to give, share, and serve with open hands and grateful hearts. In 2 Corinthians 9 and Matthew 25, we’re reminded that generosity isn’t about what we have, but how we use it to reflect God’s grace and care for others. Join us as we explore what it means to be stewards of God’s abundance.

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Unwrapping Your Hospitality Gifts

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Spiritual Gifts of Hospitality—welcoming, fellowship, outreach, and the joy of creating community. In 1 Peter 4 and Matthew 10, we’re reminded that every act of welcome is holy work. Join us as we explore how simple gestures of kindness can open hearts, build belonging, and reveal the presence of Christ among us.

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Unwrapping Your Leadership Gifts

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Leadership Gifts—servant leadership, administration, vision, worship, and the call to guide with humility and faith. From Ephesians 4 to Psalm 150, we’ll explore how God equips leaders to serve the church and community, helping the Body of Christ grow in love and unity.

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Unwrapping Your Teaching Gifts

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Teaching Gifts—teaching, exhortation, mentoring, and encouragement. In passages like 1 Thessalonians 5 and 1 Timothy 4, we see how God calls us to build up others, share wisdom, and live out what we teach. Join us as we explore how teaching gifts can shape faith and inspire hope.

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Unwrapping Your Mercy Gifts

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Mercy Gifts—kindness, compassion, gentleness, forgiveness, and care. Galatians 5 and 1 Corinthians 12 remind us that these gifts aren’t just soft qualities, but Spirit-filled strengths that hold the Body of Christ together. Join us as we discover how mercy changes lives—starting with our own.

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Unwrapping Your Speaking Gifts

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Speaking Gifts—prophecy, tongues, interpretation, and the power of our voice. What does it mean to speak God’s truth today? We’ll explore how our words can proclaim God’s love and justice in a world that desperately needs it.

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Unwrapping Your Revelation and Power Gifts

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we’re unwrapping the Revelation and Power Gifts—wisdom, discernment, faith, healing, love, and more. These are the gifts that help us see clearly and live boldly. Join us as we explore Romans 12 and 1 John 4 to discover how God’s Spirit is at work in you!

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Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Everyone has been given unique gifts by the Spirit—gifts meant to be discovered, developed, and shared. In this series, we’ll explore what Scripture teaches about spiritual gifts and how they shape our lives, our church, and the world around us. Together, we’ll learn how to recognize the gifts God has placed within us and how to use them in ways that bring hope, healing, and joy.

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Faith and Film: Steel Magnolias

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the essential role community plays in our faith journey. Drawing from the movie 'Steel Magnolias' and scriptures like 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, we explore how God designed us for relationships - both with Him and with each other.

Faith and Film: Inside Out 2

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this powerful exploration of our inner emotional landscape, we delve into the complex world of feelings through the lens of faith and modern culture. Drawing parallels between the animated film 'Inside Out 2' and the raw honesty of Psalm 55, we're reminded that our emotions - from joy to anxiety, anger to sadness - are all part of God's design for us.

Faith and Film: The Wild Robot

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this powerful exploration of faith and transformation, we're invited to reconsider our purpose in God's creation. Drawing from Genesis 2:15 and Romans 8:19-22, we're reminded that we were placed in the garden not just to work, but to tend and care for it. This shifts our perspective from mere task completion to nurturing relationships and stewardship. The animated film 'The Wild Robot' serves as a poignant metaphor, showing how love and connection can transform us beyond our initial 'programming'.

Faith and Film: Wicked

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this powerful exploration of faith and film, we're invited to see the world through a different lens - one that challenges our preconceptions and calls us to embrace God's unconditional love. The story of Elphaba from 'Wicked' serves as a poignant metaphor for those deemed 'different' or 'outcast' by society.

Faith and Film: Remember the Titans

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Caressa reflects on the powerful themes of Remember the Titans, we explore prejudice, judgment, and what it means to see others as made in the image of God. This message invites us to listen, learn, and live with the courage to become a community shaped by justice, humility, and love.

Faith and Film: Field of Dreams

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we explore the spiritual themes of faith and reconciliation through the beloved film Field of Dreams. What does it mean to trust in what we cannot see? What happens when we take a risk on grace, forgiveness, and second chances? Through scripture and story, we’ll discover that sometimes faith looks like foolishness—until it becomes the doorway to healing, hope, and restoration.

Faith and Film: Conclave

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday we’re kicking off a new sermon series called Faith and Film, where we’ll explore spiritual themes through the lens of popular movies. First up: Conclave, a gripping thriller that invites deep reflection on power, humility, and faith under pressure.

Jonah and Reluctant Mercy

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Pastor Jordan kicks off a compelling new series on the story of Jonah, focusing on our reluctance to accept God's mercy and grace. Pastor Jordan delves into the historical and emotional context behind Jonah's flight from God's command to preach in Nineveh. He discusses Jonah's struggle with showing mercy to his enemies and draws parallels to our own lives. Through vivid examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Jordan challenges us to confront our anger, embrace forgiveness, and extend God's love to even our worst adversaries.

Jonah and the End of Self

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jordan continues our Jonah series drawing from Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah's prayer from the belly of the whale, reflecting on the themes of darkness, helplessness, and ultimate surrender to God's will. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, he explores the profound journey of dying to self and embracing new life in Christ.

Discover how Jonah's transformative experience speaks to our own struggles and the importance of letting go of our old selves to become the people God intends us to be. Tune in for an inspiring message of hope, trust, and spiritual growth.

Jonah and the Struggle with God's Boundless Grace

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jordan concludes our insightful series on the Book of Jonah, exploring themes of mercy, grace, and the human struggle with accepting God's boundless compassion for all, even those we might deem unworthy. Through Jonah's story, we are invited to reflect on our own biases and the transformative power of embracing a non-dualistic view of the world.

This episode challenges us to look beyond our personal comforts and prejudices, urging us to see others through God's eyes—with love, empathy, and humility. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom in Jonah's tale and learn valuable lessons about grace, love, and unity.

Called to Serve Part 2

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Join us as Pastor Caressa concludes our two part series Called to Serve, exploring the importance of each member in the body of Christ and how Vacation Bible School exemplifies community service. Learn about the vital roles of elders, deacons, and other church leaders, and discover how you can find your niche in ministry to contribute to the growth and unity of our church.

Called to Serve Part 1

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week we kick off our new series, "Called to Serve," with the inspiring stories from our youth mission trip to Niagara Falls. Listen as our students and leaders share their transformative experiences of service, community, and faith. Our scripture reading comes from Ephesians 3:14-21, highlighting the boundless love of Christ. Through heartfelt testimonies, you'll hear how this trip deepened their connection to God and to each other. From unexpected challenges to joyous moments of baptism in the Niagara River, this episode is a testament to the power of service and the strength of community.

Being the Hands and Feet of Christ

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today’s sermon is entitled “Being the Hands and Feet of Christ”. Using scriptures from 1 Peter 4:8-11, the Rev. Dr Caressa invites the members of New Hope who helped in last week’s Hand’s of Hope – a service designed to go into our community to serve with our, tangibly, hands and feet.

Spirituality of Self Care: Sabbath Rest

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Using scriptures from Exodus 20:8-11, the Rev. Dr Caressa highlights God’s 4th commandment to Moses and the Israelites to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Her message is guided by the questions: “If you had a whole day to do whatever you wanted, what would I look like?” and “What prevents you from having the day?” because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do on your Sabbath is take a nap and to include spiritual renewal and worship.

Spirituality of Self Care: Time to Unplug

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

08/04/24 Worship at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO. New Hope is a church that Puts People First.

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Spirituality of Self Care: Knowing & No-ing

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Spirituality of Self Care: Be Still and Know

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In a new series, we delve into the importance of spiritual self-care and its impact on our overall well-being. Reflecting on Psalm 46, we explore the call to "Be still and know that I am God," emphasizing the need to pause amidst life's busyness to reconnect with the divine.

Pastor Caressa shares insights from a recent vacation, highlighting the struggle to unwind and the significance of intentional rest. This sermon encourages listeners to consider their routines and the ways they can incorporate spiritual practices into their daily lives.

Fruitfulness and Excellence

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Caressa ends our Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations series with a celebratory sermon as we make our pledges for the 2024-2025 year.

The Joy and Blessing of Generosity

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Power of Generosity

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

11/3/24 Worship at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO. New Hope is a church that Puts People First.

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Learning to be Generous

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Extravagant Generosity.

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Extravagant Generosity. Pastor Caressa challenges us to reflect on the ways God has shown love and generosity. She asks How will you use all that God has given you to participate in God’s generosity?

Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Risk-Taking Mission & Service. We invite staff from a local charitable non-profit to share their work and inspire us to build from their 40 years of local service.

If you were asked to devote

ONE HOUR PER WEEK

to serve in the community,

what would you do,

who would you serve,

where would you go?   

Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Risk-Taking Mission & Service. We learn that Nothing is more central to our faith identity and or church’s purpose than transforming the lives and conditions of people by offering ourselves in God’s name.

Intentional Faith Development with Spiritual Formation

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sunday Worship

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Building Relationships. Acts 2:42 says, they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. What ways to you build relationships and community? Listening to the inspiring message from Pastor Murray.

Passionate Worship

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Passionate Worship. We discover that worship is a verb. It is something we do, not something that is done for us. When we worship, we are never mere spectators. God uses worship teach us, to speak to us, to transform us

Radical Hospitality

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the New Hope Presbyterian Church podcast from Castle Rock, CO, where we put people first, helping you find a home, build a life, and make a difference through faith. To learn more about New Hope, visit newhopepres.org.

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Radical Hospitality. The Rev Dr Murray holds up the proverbial mirror to help us examine if we practice Radical Hospitality in our church lives.

Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Come and See, Go and Do

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Today we embark on a new sermon series based on the book by Robert Schnase, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations." As individuals and as a community of faith, we will listen and discern how our mission and ministry in the name of Jesus Christ can be more fruitful and life-giving!

In the gospel of John, Jesus tells his newly recruited disciples to "come and see" - come and see God's love at work in the world, come and see how you can put your faith into action, come and see how God wants you to love and serve others. Friends, we are called to come and see and to participate in God's work in this time and place.

Gratitude

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Light of the World: The Gifts of the Gentiles

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, we explore the Magi’s journey to Bethlehem—an act of wonder and faith—and contrast it with King Herod’s fearful grip on power. Using a flashlight as our guiding image, we see how the Magi followed the star with curiosity and courage, while Herod clung to control, threatened by the unknown. Join us as we reflect on moments in our own lives when we must choose between fear and wonder, and discover how embracing God’s light, even if it only illuminates the next step, can lead us into deeper hope and joy.

Light of the World: The Angel's Point of View

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Christmas Eve at New Hope

Family Christmas Eve Service

The Light of the World: The Journey to Joy

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Light of the World: The Promise of Potential

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Advent, Week 3

Light of the World: The Meaning of Memory

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Hanging of the Greens

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sunday Worship

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Life can bring moments we never imagined — seasons of fear, loss, uncertainty, and questions that seem to have no answers. Abraham's journey to Mount Moriah reminds us that even in our darkest valleys, God does not abandon us. Join Guest Preacher Rev. Bethany Peerbolte as we discover how God's presence, provision, and faithfulness can meet us in the midst of our greatest nightmares and lead us toward hope.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What are you longing for? Peace? Purpose? Healing? Hope? In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that our deepest longings are connected to something much bigger than ourselves. All creation longs for God's renewal, and we are invited to participate in that work. Join Guest Preacher Rev. Fernando Rodriguez as we explore how following Christ is about more than personal faith—it is about joining God's mission to bring hope, healing, and new life to the world.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus tells a simple story about a farmer scattering seed—but beneath the surface is a powerful invitation about faith, discipleship, and the future God is growing among us. In Matthew 13, Jesus reminds us that the seeds we plant today matter: seeds of compassion, generosity, invitation, service, and hope. Some seeds struggle, some are ignored, but others take root and bear incredible fruit. As we reflect on Christ’s call to sow faithfully, we’ll also consider the future of our church and the role each of us plays in nurturing growth for generations to come. What seeds are we planting today for the sake of God’s kingdom tomorrow?

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In Christ, we are set free — not for selfishness, but for love. In Galatians 5, Apostle Paul reminds us that true freedom is not found in doing whatever we want, but in living by the Spirit. In a world that often confuses freedom with individualism, the Spirit leads us into a different way: serving one another, resisting the pull of fear and division, and bearing the fruit of a transformed life. Join us as we explore what it means to walk in the freedom Christ gives — a freedom shaped by grace, guided by the Spirit, and lived out in love.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Join us for a special Youth Mission Trip Sunday as our youth lead worship and share stories from their recent mission experience. Through music, scripture, prayer, and personal testimonies, they will reflect on where they saw God at work, how lives were impacted, and how their faith was challenged and strengthened. Come celebrate the energy, compassion, and courage of our young people as they invite us all to see how God continues to work through service, community, and love in action.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What do we do when life feels unfair, painful, or overwhelming? In the stories of Hagar and Ishmael, we encounter a God who sees suffering, hears cries of distress, and responds with compassion. Lament is more than sorrow—it is honest faith that refuses to stay silent in the face of pain. Join us as we explore how bringing our grief, questions, and heartbreak to God can become a pathway to healing, justice, and faithful action. Because the good news is this: God sees. God hears. God acts.

Guest Preacher: Rev. Katie Palmer

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus looked at the crowds with compassion and said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” The need is great — not only in the world around us, but within the life of the church itself. In Matthew 9–10, Jesus calls ordinary people to step forward, serve boldly, and join in God’s work of healing, welcome, and hope. This week, we’ll reflect on what it means to move from being spectators to participants in the mission of Christ. Where might God be calling you to lead, serve, encourage, teach, build, welcome, or care for others? The harvest is still plentiful — and Christ is still calling workers.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In Matthew 9:18–26, two very different people come to Jesus with the same desperate hope: a religious leader grieving his daughter and a woman long isolated by illness and exclusion. One is respected and powerful; the other overlooked and marginalized. Yet Jesus responds to both with compassion, healing, and new life. This week, we explore how Christ crosses boundaries, restores dignity, and reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love. Guest Preacher: Rev. Harlan VanOort

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday: “A Harvest of Hope" - Guest Preacher Rev. Joseph Moore, from the Presbyterian Foundation. What we plant today shapes the future we may never fully see. In this sermon on legacy giving, we’ll explore how generosity becomes a lasting witness to God’s faithfulness — sowing seeds of hope and faith that continue to grow beyond our lifetime. Join us as we consider the legacy of love, faith, and impact we are called to make.

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Sunday Worship

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jordan’s final Sunday with us will be a meaningful and grace-filled moment in the life of our church. As he preaches from Philippians 1:3–11, he offers his message as a personal letter to New Hope — echoing the Apostle Paul’s words of gratitude, joy, and deep affection for a beloved community. Together, we will give thanks for the ways Pastor Jordan has shared in the gospel with us over the past eleven years through faithful leadership, compassionate care, and a steady witness to God’s love. This will be a time to celebrate our shared ministry, to honor the relationships that have been formed, and to bless him as he steps into a new chapter of his calling. With full hearts, we gather in gratitude for all that has been and with hope for all that is still to come for New Hope.

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The Table That Holds Us All

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

At God’s table, there’s always room — even for people who wouldn’t sit together anywhere else.

Before families gather around tables this week, what does it mean to be part of God’s table of grace?

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There Is A Better Way

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In a world torn by division and hate, we're called to embrace a revolutionary approach to conflict. The sermon delves into Jesus' teachings from Matthew 5:38-48, challenging us to break the cycle of 'an eye for an eye' and instead respond with love, even to our enemies.

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The God Who Never Left

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Too often, faith begins with the story of our failure, but Scripture reminds us that God’s first word about us was blessing, not brokenness. What if we started with “original blessing” instead of “original sin”? Join us as we discover the good news that God has been with us from the very beginning, and never left.

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Labor of Love: God's Work, Our Hands

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As we reflect on the significance of Labor Day, we're reminded that our work is more than just a means to earn a paycheck - it's an act of worship. The passage from Ephesians 6:5-9 challenges us to approach our daily tasks, no matter how mundane, as if we're working directly for God.

Zimbabwe Mission Partnership Sunday

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Called to Serve

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Serving God isn’t just for the few—it’s a calling for all of us. In this message, we’ll discover how Paul’s advice to young Timothy is a rallying cry for anyone who wants to use their life to make an impact. You are gifted. You are called. Let’s live like it.

On The Go With God

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this post VBS (Vacation Bible School) message, we're reminded of God's unwavering presence in our lives, even when our journey takes unexpected turns. The story of Joshua and the Israelites entering the Promised Land serves as a backdrop, highlighting God's promise: 'I will be with you.' This assurance, echoed throughout the Bible, applies to our lives today. We're encouraged to be strong and courageous, knowing that God is with us in every step, detour, and roadblock.

Ignite: Living the Spirit's Mission

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, it ignited a movement that would change the world. This Sunday, our youth share stories from their mission trip, reminding us that the same Spirit still moves through us today—calling us to serve, love, and live with a passion that sets the world on fire.

Jazz Sunday

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this powerful message, given by our Music Director Johnny Nichols Jr., we're invited to become 'co-conspirators for Christ' in a radical mission of love. Drawing parallels between jazz and our faith journey, we're reminded that both thrive on improvisation, collaboration, and community. The key scripture, Mark 12:31 - 'Love your neighbor as yourself' - challenges us to go beyond surface-level pleasantries and embrace a love that disrupts complacency and stands up for the marginalized.

Celebration of Women Sunday

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, we celebrate women in ministry. Pastor Caressa guides us in this powerful exploration of God's love, reminding us of the transformative power of agape - an unconditional, all-encompassing love that forgives and restores us. Through prayer, Bible study, and community engagement, we can deepen our understanding of this divine love.

The Tension of Baptism

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join Pastor Jordan as he unpacks Matthew 3:1–17, the story of Jesus’ baptism. In this sermon, learn how baptism invites us to turn inward in repentance, resist the urge to judge others, and follow Jesus’ humble example in our daily lives.

The Courage to Seek

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

2/9/25 Worship at New Hope

This week Pastor Caressa concludes our series; Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism with the challenge to have the courage to see, speak, and seek, we can begin the journey of unlearning harmful prejudices and fostering genuine relationships across racial lines. As we reflect on this teaching, let's ask ourselves: How can we, like Jesus, engage in heart-to-heart conversations that bridge divides and reveal our shared humanity?

The Courage to Speak

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Preaching from Mark 7:24-30, Pastor Caressa unpacks the powerful exchange between Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman, a conversation that challenges assumptions, expands understanding, and demonstrates the transformative power of persistence and truth-telling. How does this passage call us to confront racial injustice and speak up with boldness? Tune in as we explore what it means to have the courage to engage in difficult but necessary conversations that reflect the heart of Christ.

The Courage to See

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Caressa continues the 'Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism' series with a sermon titled 'The Courage to See,' inspired by Mark 8:22-25. In this powerful message, we reflect on the story of Jesus healing the blind man, challenging us to consider the ways we might be spiritually blind to the realities of racism and injustice around us. With courage, humility, and faith, we are called to allow Jesus to open our eyes, see the world as it truly is, and step into the work of reconciliation and justice.

Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join Rev. Caressa Murray for a thought-provoking sermon in our 'Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism' series. Drawing from Matthew 25:31-46, explore what it means to truly become a Matthew 25 church—embracing justice, compassion, and action as we confront issues of faith and racism in our community and beyond.

Voices of Hope: Jazz, Faith, and Justice

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, we sit down with our Worship and Arts Director, Johnny Nichols Jr., to explore his sermon on becoming co-conspirators for Christ. We discuss the connection between jazz and faith, the power of improvisation in worship, and how music calls us to stand up for justice. Join us as we continue the conversation on faith, artistry, and radical love in action.

Voices of Hope: Women in Ministry

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Caressa to discuss her personal journey as a woman in ministry—a conversation that builds on our recent Celebration of Women Sunday, when our service was led entirely by women. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and insights that have shaped her ministry and enriched our community. Thanks for listening!

Voices of Hope: The Sacred Art of Comedy

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Voices of Hope, we continue Sunday's sermon on "The Sacred Art of Comedy" by interviewing stand-up comic Greer Rios. Greer shares her personal journey in comedy, exploring how humor can reveal truths about life, faith, and our shared human experience. Tune in for an engaging conversation on laughter, vulnerability, and the transformative power of comedy in our lives.

Voices of Hope: Faith and Racism

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Voices of Hope, we begin with a roundtable discussion featuring members of New Hope and our Racial Justice Group, reflecting on how this series has challenged and stretched us.

Then, we sit down for a compelling interview with Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel, author of Anxious to Talk About It, the book guiding our discussions. Dr. Helsel offers wisdom on navigating the discomfort, fear, and resistance that often accompany conversations on race—and how we can lean into these moments with courage, grace, and a deeper trust in God’s transforming work. Join us as we continue the conversation beyond Sunday, engaging with the hard truths of racial injustice while holding onto the hope of the Gospel.

Timeline

Opening

Roundtable Discussion: 1:20

Interview with Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel: 27:15

Closing

Easter in Plain Sight: Rocks

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the good news that the stone has been rolled away. Even when we face questions, doubts, and seemingly immovable obstacles, the empty tomb reminds us that resurrection is real—and transformation is always possible.

Lent in Plain Sight: Towels and Thorns

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Lent in Plain Sight: Coats

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this Palm Sunday, we reflect on the courage to worship freely and give generously. Like the crowds who laid down their coats for Jesus, we’re invited to let go of fear and calculation, and offer our praise without holding back. What are you willing to lay down?

Lent in Plain Sight: Oil

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this fifth Sunday of Lent, we reflect on the oil that fuels our light—the substance of our faith, devotion, and service. This oil cannot be bought or traded; it is formed through our deep connection to the One we serve. What is the oil that sustains your light?

Lent in Plain Sight: Shoes

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this fourth Sunday of Lent, we reflect on how God speaks—in clouds, in fire, in the unexpected. Our calling is to recognize the holy, to remove our shoes in reverence, to listen, and to follow. Are you paying attention?

Lent in Plain Sight: Coins

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this third Sunday of Lent, Pastor Jordan explores the familiar yet provocative story of Jesus and the coin. With humor, honesty, and modern-day parallels, we’re invited to wrestle with what it really means to “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” As Jesus holds a coin bearing Caesar’s image, he invites us to consider whose image we bear—and to whom we truly belong.

Lent in Plain Sight: Cross

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this second Sunday of Lent, we reflect on the call to take up our cross and follow Jesus. While discipleship may not always lead to martyrdom, it calls us to daily acts of courage—standing for justice, advocating for the voiceless, and choosing faithfulness over comfort. What does the cross ask of you?

Ash Wednesday Service

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join us as we begin the season of Lent with a special Ash Wednesday service. This sacred time invites us to reflect, repent, and remember our humanity and dependence on God. Pastor Caressa shares a sermon on dust, reminding us of life's fragility and God's enduring grace. Come for a moment of worship, reflection, and the imposition of ashes as we journey toward Easter together.

Lent in Plain Sight: Bread

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this first Sunday of Lent, Pastor Caressa begins our series Lent in Plain Sight. We reflect on how Jesus does not ask us for what we do not have, but instead receives what we offer—our gifts, talents, and passions—blessing and multiplying them for His purposes. What are your five loaves?

I Am The True Vine

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We live in a world full of distractions and divided loyalties, yet Jesus invites us to remain in him: “I am the true vine.”This sermon challenges us to examine what we’re truly connected to, and how our lives might change if we rooted ourselves in Christ’s love.

I Am The Resurrection and The Life

Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We all have things in our lives that feel dead—dreams, relationships, hopes. Jesus steps into these moments and says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This sermon is an invitation to trust that, even when things seem beyond saving, God’s life-giving power is still at work.

I Am The Light of the World

Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We’ve all had moments where the darkness feels overwhelming—uncertainty, grief, fear. In those moments, Jesus offers a simple but profound promise: “I am the light of the world.” This sermon invites us to step out of the shadows and follow the One whose light leads to life.

I AM The Good Shepherd

Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We’ve all felt lost at times. Confused. Alone. Vulnerable. Jesus steps into that space and says, “I am the Good Shepherd.”He doesn’t shame us for wandering—he comes looking. This sermon reminds us that God’s love is not passive; it’s personal, persistent, and full of grace.

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I AM the Bread of Life

Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We’re all hungry for something—success, security, love, control. Jesus sees the crowd chasing bread and says, “I am the bread of life.” This sermon unpacks what it means to feast on Christ: to receive his grace daily, and to trust that he is enough—even when life leaves us wanting more.

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I AM The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In the upper room, with shadows of betrayal looming, Jesus speaks light: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” These words aren’t instructions—they’re a promise. A path through uncertainty. A truth deeper than fear. A life stronger than death.