Here you'll find sermons preached in the pulpit of New Hope Baptist Church as we try to faithfully exposit the Scriptures. Videos of the messages can also be found on the church's Youtube channel and Facebook page. bit.ly/NewHopeAshGrove and https://www.facebook.com/NewHopeAshGrove respectively.
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Jeff Braddock Podcasts
In our final service before Christmas, we look at Jesus' very humble beginnings.By Jeff Braddock
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The Christmas season is typically associated with lights, gifts, and the baby Jesus. Those things have their place, but Jesus wasn't born in Bethlehem so we could have a day off of work or a reason to buy each other gifts. He came to save us. Today's message looks at the root cause of Christmas - the fall of mankind into sin.…
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The Christmas season is typically associated with lights, gifts, and the baby Jesus. Those things have their place, but Jesus wasn't born in Bethlehem so we could have a day off of work or a reason to buy each other gifts. He came to save us. Today's message looks at the root cause of Christmas - the fall of mankind into sin.…
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In this classic Thanksgiving text, the psalmist calls on all people everywhere to give thanks to the Lord.By Jeff Braddock
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Being filled with the Spirit is necessary for knowing and doing the Will of God. More than that - it is the Will of God for Christians to be filled with the Spirit. When we are, it will come out in our praise of and thanks to God.By Jeff Braddock
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In this short, but powerful text, Paul urges his fellow believers to not be conformed to this world, but rather to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.By Jeff Braddock
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In this beautiful, pastoral psalm, David reflects back on the goodness, faithfulness, and care of God.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Rich Man and Lazarus - Audio
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36:10In our final look at the parables of Jesus, we are going to study what may be a parable or may be an account of something that actually happened. Either way, this parable teaches us, in a powerful way, the imminent danger the unredeemed soul stands in every single day; along with the solution to that danger - repentance.…
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The Parables of Jesus: The Good Samaritan - Audio
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31:19The parable of the compassionate Samaritan is one of Jesus' most well-known and well-loved stories. It has much to teach us about loving our neighbor as ourselves.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Lost and Found Son - Audio
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37:33We all know people who have lived in the "far country", far away from the Father. Maybe we have been that person. Just like in today's parable, if that person, if you, will come back to God, He will welcome you with open arms.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Lost Sheep and Coin - Audio
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26:47Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost - that is each and every one of us. He persistently pursues us, and when the lost is found, there is rejoicing in Heaven!By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Laborers in the Vineyard. - Audio
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30:38Today, we look at one of Jesus' more unpopular parables - the Laborers in the Vineyard. It is quite unpopular because the landowner does not give some laborers what they think they rightfully have coming to them. Join us as we study what this teaches us today.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Talents - Audio
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29:18We don't know when Jesus will return. When He does, He will require His people to give an account for how they have used and managed what He has entrusted to them. Therefore, we should be faithful as we wait for His return.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Invitation to the Banquet - Audio
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35:08Who will go to Heaven? That is one of the most important questions anyone can answer. Some believe they will go there be default or because of who their parents/grandparents were. However, Jesus tells us in today's parable who will be part of God's Kingdom - whose who accept His invitation to come in.…
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The Parables of Jesus: Forgive as You have been Forgiven - Audio
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32:29In this, one of Jesus' most difficult teachings, He shows us that we who are forgiven by God should forgive others as we have been forgiven.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: Unforgivable - Audio
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30:26In this sobering account, Jesus teaches that there is one thing, one state of being that is unforgivable. Join us as we dig in to this teaching.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus - What Really Defiles a Person - Audio
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27:45What really makes one unclean before God? Is it eating certain foods? Going certain places? Talking with certain people? No! What really defiles a person does not come from without. It comes from the heart.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Solid Rock of Obedience - Audio
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24:57In this well-known, short parable, Jesus likens obedience to building your house on the rock. Don't be foolish and disobedient.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Kingdom of God is Like a Treasure, Pearl, and a Net - Audio
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34:05Jesus continues to explain the nature of the Kingdom. It is like a treasure, a valuable pearl, and a net. Join us as we examine what this means.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus - Sowing and Separation - Audio
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31:15Christ has "sown" believers into this world. The devil has "sown" unbelievers into it. Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between the two. However, one day, God will judge the living and the dead, and in that day, there will be no fooling Him.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: Pictures of the Kingdom - Audio
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32:03Today's message looks at two parables, both of which serve to encourage His followers. Using the image of sown seed, Jesus shows us what the Kingdom of God is like.By Jeff Braddock
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The Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Soils - Audio
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35:31In this new study, we will delve into Jesus' most common method of teaching - the parables. Today, we see the need to be careful in how we hear as well as an explanation of why different people respond so differently to the Word of God.By Jeff Braddock
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It is possible to have a useless faith - one that is characterized by words instead of action. In our text today, James pushes us to examine our own profession of faith to see if it is true, saving faith.By Jeff Braddock
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Faith - God's Way of Our Salvation - Audio
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24:20Salvation is of the Lord, from beginning to end. Join us as we see the salvation of faith, the source of faith, and the service of faith.By Jeff Braddock
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Faith - An Essential for the Christian - Audio
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24:36Many things are essential to the Christian life. One of the most essential elements is something we may not initially think of - faith. Without it, it is impossible to please God.By Jeff Braddock
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Words from the Tomb - He has Risen, Just as He Said - Audio
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28:21The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in the Christian faith. It is not some cleverly developed myth. It is an historical fact. Join with us as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday!By Jeff Braddock
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Words from the Cross: It is Finished! and Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit - Audio
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25:52In this concluding message looking at Jesus' words from the cross, we see the tremendous truth that Jesus' work on the cross is finished! There is nothing to add to it or take away from it. Trust Him for salvation today.By Jeff Braddock
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Words from the Cross: My God, My God, Why have You Forsaken Me? - Audio
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30:24In taking the place of sinners, Jesus not only bore our sin on the cross, He was also forsaken by the Father. Join us as we dig into what that means and what it means for us.By Jeff Braddock
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Words from the Cross - Behold Your Son and Mother, and I Thirst - Audio
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29:55In these next two words from the cross, we see Jesus's care for His mother as well as His humanity. Listen in to hear what that has to say to us today.By Jeff Braddock
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Words from the Cross: Today You Shall be with Me in Paradise - Audio
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25:46The repentant thief on the cross is a classic example of the glorious biblical truth that we are saved by grace through faith. Jesus saves to the uttermost if we will trust in Him for salvation.By Jeff Braddock
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God and God alone can bring life out of death. He and He alone can cause dry bones to live again. What in your life is "dead"? Trust God to breathe life into them.By Jeff Braddock
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God has so ordered this world that what one sows, he also reaps. This is true with plants, but it is also true with all other aspects of life. Join with us as we look at Paul's instruction to us to continue in sowing because we will reap if we don't grow weary.By Jeff Braddock
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Our lives are filled with seasons; not just the weather-related seasons. Our lives are a mix of good and bad and ups and downs. Each of these seasons is ordained by God.By Jeff Braddock
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Our God is a great and mighty God, and He deserves all of our praise.By Jeff Braddock
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What does a healthy church look like? What does it do on a regular, consistent basis? Is health based on size, number of services, or any other number of things that are seen as signs of success today? No. The early church focused on 4 key areas, and they are things a church of any size can, and should, focus on.…
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Believers and churches should spread the Gospel. But how should we reach out to the lost and dying world? Jesus tells us His plan for evangelism in our text today.By Jeff Braddock
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God requires His people to love Him with their whole being. But that's not all. We should also love others who are made in His image. This is something we can only do through His empowerment.By Jeff Braddock
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Followers of Christ have been given a command by Jesus to go into all the world and make disciples.By Jeff Braddock
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As we enter into the new year, Jesus gives us a powerful piece of counsel - don't worry. But He doesn't just tell us not to do it. He also gives us reasons why we shouldn't worry as well as what to do instead.By Jeff Braddock
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As we wrap up 2024, this passage gives us three commitments we would do well to make as we close out one year and start a new one.By Jeff Braddock
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Jesus brings peace - inward, outward, and heavenward. Join us in our journey towards Bethlehem.By Jeff Braddock
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Advent is ultimately a season of hope. We look back in gratitude at the birth of Christ when God fulfilled His promise. We also look forward in anticipation to the day when Christ will return.By Jeff Braddock
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Christians should give thanks to the Lord, but for what? Scriptures calls us to come see the mighty works of God. Today, we will see four reasons to give thanks to the Lord.By Jeff Braddock
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God doesn't want us worried or anxious...about anything. To be worry-free is an amazing thought, but how do we live that way? That's what Paul tells us in the message today.By Jeff Braddock
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One of the cardinal truths of the Bible is that God is sovereign. He and He alone is rules and reigns on the earth.By Jeff Braddock
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Each and every person bears the image of God, both born and preborn. This truth should affect everything facet of our lives.By Jeff Braddock
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In this final look at the works of the flesh, we sins ranging from envy to drunkenness. Is there something in your life that you need to get right today?By Jeff Braddock
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In our continuing look at the deeds of the flesh, today we will see that we should avoid idolatry and witchcraft. While those things seem straightforward, they are much more expansive than we might think at first.By Jeff Braddock
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In our continuing look at the deeds of the flesh, today we will see that we should avoid idolatry and witchcraft. While those things seem straightforward, they are much more expansive than we might think at first.By Jeff Braddock
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God calls Christians to holy lives. That includes their sexual activities. In our passage today, God calls us to abstain from sexual immorality.By Jeff Braddock
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