Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

07/09/2026

This Sunday at 10:30 AM we welcome Rev. Monte Whetstone! Join us!!

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02/28/2026

Walking Wisely
By Charles Stanley

The Lord wants us to walk wisely so we can enjoy the blessings He longs to give us.
Ephesians 5:15-17

In today’s passage, the apostle Paul is teaching how to develop a lifestyle of righteousness. He gives three instructions about making godly choices. He says to ...

“Be careful how you walk” (Eph. 5:15). Unless we deliberately choose to guard ourselves, we will simply do what comes naturally without thinking through our actions.

“Make the most of your time” (v. 16). God has entrusted each of us with the time and opportunities to participate in His plans for us. But we are tempted to squander our time and energy on other pursuits without considering what our heavenly Father may have in mind for us.

“Understand what the will of the Lord is” (v. 17). In its broadest sense, God’s will for us is that we would each become the person He created us to be and that we’d do the work He has planned specifically for us to carry out (Eph. 2:10). Knowing this, we should evaluate our choices through a spiritual “filter” and ask ourselves if they’ll further our Father’s purposes.

The Lord wants us to walk wisely so we can enjoy all the marvelous benefits that He’s promised in His Word and longs to give us. Let’s commit to make each and every day count for Jesus Christ instead of merely living for ourselves.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

Working Out Your Salvation
By Charles Stanley

We don't have to work for salvation; rather, we rely on the Holy Spirit to change us from within.
Philippians 2:12-13

In today’s passage, what does it mean to “work out your salvation”? Many people mistakenly think Paul was telling us to work for our salvation. But the apostle was saying something completely different—that your salvation experience isn’t the end of your spiritual journey. It’s the beginning.

Once you have trusted Jesus as Savior, you can start living out what He’s given you—His abundant life. If you’ve given your heart to Him, the Holy Spirit now indwells you forever. It is God’s Spirit working in and through you that provides the power to lean into the fullness of your salvation.

As your faith and relationship with the Lord develop, you’ll begin to notice Him moving in your life. Then, when you share your faith and blessings with others, it will become evident that God is working through you in new ways. Keep following Him, and the seeds He has planted within you will start to flourish (Isa. 55:10-11). So “work out your salvation” means reverently acting on the basis of what God has already given you—and allowing the life of Christ within you to come into full flower.

Your salvation should become an expression of Jesus’ life wherever you are. As you work it out, God’s Spirit will energize you to make a difference and impact others in countless ways.

02/16/2026

How to Have an Abundant Life
By Charles Stanley

True fulfillment comes when we seek God above everything else.
Psalm 16:11

In public, most people seem happy. But beneath the surface, some likely feel empty. In fact, it’s possible to be in a large crowd and yet feel alone.

There’s a reason why this can occur: Man was created with a yearning that only God is able to satisfy. Individuals cannot be fulfilled until they experience His transforming and unconditional love. Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). In other words, the Lord wants us to feel complete, which can happen only through a relationship with Him.

However, even a person who is saved can feel empty. At times this results from disobedience: A detour in one’s walk with the Lord can become a way of life, depriving a believer of deep satisfaction. It’s also possible for Christians to live according to God’s Word without fully surrendering to the Father. For example, many believers still try to fill their own void with achievements, wealth, or relationships. When such aspirations are given higher priority than the Lord, they can lead to a sense of dissatisfaction. An abundant life is possible only when we seek God above all else. Pray for His guidance as you search your heart. Confess any sin and ask God to fill your life as only He can do.

02/14/2026

Showing Agape Love
By Charles Stanley

Divine love enables us to forgive, serve generously, and restore those who have fallen.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Yesterday, we saw that agape, or unconditional love, empowers us to respond calmly to difficulties, show patience while waiting, and sacrifice without complaint. We demonstrate agape when we ...

Forgive. Once the prodigal son returned, love made it possible for his father to let go of past hurts and forgive the young man (1 Peter 4:8). We can do the same for people who hurt us, though that doesn’t mean we should allow the harm to continue.

Act generously. The son came home with few expectations. His father greeted him and dressed him in the finest garments. Godly love, which keeps no record of wrongs, made it possible to show such generosity.

Serve joyfully. Upon receiving back what “was lost and has been found” (Luke 15:32), the father hosted a celebration. He expressed his love by letting joy overflow in service to others.

Restore those who fall. The one who both abandoned his father and squandered his inheritance was again given the rights of a son.

When we sin, our heavenly Father patiently waits for us to turn back to Him. He accepts our repentance, rejoices in our return, and restores intimacy with Him. And we’re meant to extend agape to others. With whom could you share this love?

02/12/2026

Doing God’s Work God’s Way
By Charles Stanley

Every part of the believer’s life should be characterized by steady reliance upon the Holy Spirit.
Zechariah 4:1-7

It’s easy to think that life should be divided into two separate parts: the secular, which seems separate from the Lord, and the spiritual. But we are God’s children, so every aspect of life is to be an expression of that divine relationship.

Our culture wants us to believe that we can accomplish much without God. People will point out our human strengths, like education or skills and assure us that we have all that is necessary for success. The implication is that we don’t need God. And Satan relies on this tactic because he always wants to turn us away from reliance upon the Lord.

The Bible tells us something different. To do God’s work God’s way means we must rely on His Spirit instead of depending on ourselves. When we’re leaning on the Spirit’s strength and wisdom, we will ...

Be fully persuaded we’ll fail without God’s active presence.

Seek to please God alone and not compromise.

Look expectantly for the Holy Spirit to work.

Spend more time thanking and praising Him.

Exhibit joy, a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23).

The lives of God’s children are to be characterized by steady reliance upon the Holy Spirit, a bond that changes everything.