New Hills Church Podcast

Shoot Your Shot

When we are wronged, there is a certain desire and even pleasure in getting even. We want people to pay for what they have done to us. What we usually realize is that this is much messier and more complicated than we think. Jesus provides a dangerous new idea about how to confront the wrongs we experience that does not just change our own lives, but has the power to change the world.

A Slap in the Face | Dangerous Ideas Week 4

When we are wronged, there is a certain desire and even pleasure in getting even. We want people to pay for what they have done to us. What we usually realize is that this is much messier and more complicated than we think. Jesus provides a dangerous new idea about how to confront the wrongs we experience that does not just change our own lives, but has the power to change the world.

The One Thing We All Need | Dangerous Ideas Week 3

Every single one of us has financial needs, relational needs, physical needs and so many other necessities to live. Jesus presents a dangerous idea suggesting that there is one need that we need more than anything else. This is a need that every person is desperate for and cannot live the life they were made for without it. Are we willing to take the dangerous step and trust him with this need? Are we willing to bet our lives on it?

Embracing Discomfort in Relationships | Dangerous Ideas Week 2

If you find yourself limping around with the quality of relationships in your life, consider this dangerous idea that will be completely counter intuitive to how you have approached relationships before.  

Made in the Image of God | Dangerous Ideas Week 1

We all have people in our lives we find challenging to love. Whether it be their political stances, their personality, or something they have done to us, we can struggle to show dignity and value to certain people. The Bible introduced an idea thousands of years ago that has profoundly shaped our world and completely changed how we view and relate to the people around us. How can this idea change our lives and the world today?

When God Shows Up

There are times in our lives when God  shows up. He does miracles, moves in power or simply provides strength. While God ultimately decides when to show up, there are things we can do to prepare ourselves and experience more of Him in our lives. What can we do to see God show up more in our lives?

Get Baptized! | Summer Classics Week 4

We all have decisions we regret and decisions we are so glad we made. Baptism is a decision God offers that comes with no regrets. It is a life-changing step we take in our faith that we are challenged to do as soon as we put our faith in Jesus. If you have not taken that step, what are you waiting for?

When You Don’t Have Enough | Summer Classics Week 3

There are so many areas in our lives where what we have is insufficient for what is required. We do not have enough time, money, energy, connections or whatever else is needed for a situation. There is a moment in Jesus' life where he shows that it's all about who's hands it's in. When we bring what we have and put it in the right hands, it changes everything.

How to Move On | Summer Classics Week 2

There are so many situations we face that feel like there is no way out. We cannot go back to what was but we do not see a clear way forward. We see in the famous story of Exodus that if we will trust God in our moving forward, God makes a way through. 

How to Defeat Your Giants | Summer Classics

We all face seemingly impossible situations. We often don’t have the ability to solve the problem or overcome the obstacle. What do we do when we are in these moments where failure and defeat seem certain? God provides a path to victory that may be unexpected but will change the way you face your giants.