by Domenic | May 14, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
The New Hope session periodically reminds the congregation to be on the lookout for men whom the Lord might be calling to serve as an elder or a deacon. The apostles told the believers in Jerusalem, “pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit...
by Domenic | May 7, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
What would life be like without the “moms” in your life–whether it be your biological mom, your step-mom, your grand-mom, your mother-in-law, your “spiritual” mom, or even the mother of your children? Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to remember, honor,...
by Domenic | May 1, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
How many non-Christian people do you know? How many do you truly care about? We care about ourselves, our family, and our friends, but how much do we really care about the lost? How much time do we even spend thinking about people who don’t know the Lord? God Himself...
by Domenic | Apr 27, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
How do you handle adversity? How do you respond to set-backs and disappointments? Every obstacle in life and every difficulty you encounter can either be an excuse for avoiding God or an opportunity to draw closer to Him. Come, let us return to the LORD; for He has...
by Domenic | Apr 16, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
What does preaching do for you? Do you find it dull, boring, and uninteresting? Does your mind wander, or do you find yourself easily distracted? Do you wish you could get more out of it? First, prepare your heart for worship. Ask the Lord to help you focus. (The...
by Domenic | Apr 10, 2015 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
How can we know that the Bible is true? First, it tells us that it is the Word of God, Who is Truth and Who cannot lie. Second, Jesus Himself often quotes the Bible and tells us that “the Scriptures cannot be broken.” Third, we have 66 books, written by...
