New Hope Bend

43:24

When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Do I Have Purpose?

New Hope Bend ·

2026/10/07

Do I have a purpose? What if I missed God’s plan for my life? Your purpose isn’t something you have to earn through success, find in the perfect career, or wait for in a future season. It begins with who you are: God’s handiwork, saved by grace and created in Christ Jesus to do good works. In this message from our series, “When Life Doesn’t Make Sense,” we explore Ephesians 2:8–10 and Romans 12 to discover how purpose is lived through everyday faithfulness. Loving the people around you, using the

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50:43

When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Can't I Change?

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/30

Why can’t I change? If you’ve promised yourself you’d stop doing something and then found yourself doing it again, you know how discouraging that question can feel. In Romans 7–8, Paul describes that struggle and points to hope beyond trying harder. Jesus meets us with grace, and the Spirit helps us change, even when that change is slow. You don’t change by trying harder. You change by depending more on Jesus. This week, Pastor Brandon shares how to look beneath a behavior, bring the struggle into

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52:24

When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Do I Feel Alone?

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/28

Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows us completely and is present with us in every season. But His presence isn’t an excuse to remain isolated. God also created us to be known through honest, healthy relationships. Loneliness grows in hiding, while connection grows through honesty. You may feel alone, but you are not abandoned—and you were never meant to stay lonely

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54:59

When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Am I So Anxious?

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/19

Anxiety can leave us feeling responsible for things we were never in control of. In this message from Matthew 6:25–34, we explore Jesus’ teaching on worry and discover why peace doesn’t come from gaining more control, but from trusting God. Learn the difference between healthy concern and obsessive worry, how remembering the character of your heavenly Father can calm anxiety, and how to trade tomorrow’s worries for today’s faithful obedience. You can’t control tomorrow, but you can trust God

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39:14

When Jesus Told Stories :: Build a Life That Lasts

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/18

What you build your life on matters—especially when the storms come. In this message from Matthew 7:24–27, we look at Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders and learn why hearing His words is not the same as following them. Discover how obedience builds a strong foundation, why faith must be formed before difficult seasons arrive, and how to build a life on Jesus that will last for eternity.

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38:17

When Jesus Told Stories :: Faithfulness Is the...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/17

What does it mean to be faithful with what God has given you? In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the talents—a story about three servants who were each entrusted with something valuable. They didn’t receive the same amount, but they were each responsible for what had been placed in their hands. Comparison can make us overlook what God has already given us. Fear can convince us to bury our gifts, opportunities, resources, and influence while we wait for something bigger or better. But

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49:32

When Jesus Told Stories :: Be Ready, Not Oblivious

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/16

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins to warn us about the danger of looking spiritually ready without actually being ready. All ten were waiting for the bridegroom. All ten had lamps. All ten expected him to come. But when the moment arrived, only five were prepared. In this message, we look at what it means to have a faith that is more than an appearance, why spiritual preparation has to happen before the unexpected moments of life, and why we cannot keep postponing obedience

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50:26

When Jesus Told Stories :: God Changes the Humble

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/15

In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to the temple to pray: a Pharisee who trusted in his own righteousness and a tax collector who knew he desperately needed mercy. In “God Changes the Humble,” we see how spiritual pride can hide behind good behavior, religious activity, and comparison with others. Jesus reminds us that we don’t become right with God by proving how good we are—we come to Him humbly, depending completely on His grace. God does not fill a heart that is already

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53:33

When Jesus Told Stories :: Forgiven People Forgive...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/15

In Matthew 18, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant to show us how deeply God’s forgiveness should change the way we respond to those who hurt us. Forgiveness does not mean pretending the pain did not happen, removing healthy boundaries, or automatically restoring trust. It means remembering the immeasurable mercy we have received through Jesus and releasing our right to revenge by entrusting justice to God. When we truly understand the grace of the cross, mercy begins to reshape our

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35:50

When Jesus Told Stories :: God Wants You to Be with Him

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/15

In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons—to reveal God’s heart for people who are far from Him. Whether we wander through carelessness, feel completely helpless, run through open rebellion, or hide our distance from God behind religious behavior, Jesus shows us that God pursues the lost, celebrates every return, and invites us back into relationship with Him. No matter how you’ve been lost, God’s greatest joy is bringing you home.

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41:40

When Jesus Told Stories :: Stop Making Excuses

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/15

In this message from the When Jesus Told Stories series, “Stop Making Excuses,” we look at Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14:15–24 and the danger of allowing good things to take the place of God. Our excuses often sound reasonable, but they reveal what our hearts truly value, protect, and worship. Jesus reminds us that grace welcomes those who know they need it, that no one earns a place at God’s table, and that everything has already been prepared through His death and resurrection

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45:46

When Jesus Told Stories :: Don’t Waste Your Life

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/15

In the parable of the rich fool, Jesus warns us that it is possible to build a successful life and still waste it. Greed often hides behind responsibility, planning, and the desire for security, but life is not found in an abundance of possessions. In this message, we are challenged to stop thinking like owners and begin living as stewards—recognizing that everything we have belongs to God and should be used for His purposes. The life that lasts is not the one with the fullest barns, but the one

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36:52

When Jesus Told Stories :: Love Does More Than Feel

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/14

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows us that love is more than a feeling or knowing the right answers. Loving God means loving the people He places in front of us through mercy, sacrifice, commitment, and action. In this message, we are challenged to notice the needs around us, respond with compassion, and live out what God’s Word says—because knowing the truth means nothing if we do not obey it.

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43:51

When Jesus Told Stories :: What Is Jesus Really Worth...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/12

What are you building your life around? In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus tells two short parables about a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value. These parables reveal the worth of the kingdom of heaven and confront the deeper question of what our hearts truly treasure. In this sermon from New Hope Bend, we look at what it means to treasure Jesus above comfort, control, approval, success, money, relationships, and even the life we imagined for ourselves. Jesus is not teaching that we can buy

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31:46

When Jesus Told Stories :: Don’t Discount Small...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/11

In Week 3 of our series, we explore what Jesus teaches through the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast in Matthew 13:31–33. God’s Kingdom often begins in ways that look small, ordinary, or even insignificant—but He is always doing something far greater beneath the surface. In this message, we’re reminded that small acts of faithfulness matter: small prayers, small steps of obedience, and small daily decisions can lead to lasting transformation in our lives. If you’ve ever wondered whether

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43:06

When Jesus Told Stories :: Why Evil Still Grows in...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/10

Why does evil seem to prosper while God remains silent? In this message from Matthew 13:24-43, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds and His answer to one of the hardest questions believers face: If God is good, why does He allow evil to continue growing in the world? Jesus teaches that God is not confused, powerless, or indifferent to evil. While the enemy continues to sow weeds among the wheat, God remains patient, giving people time to repent before the final harvest. This message challenges us

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46:10

When Jesus Told Stories :: Why Some People Change and...

New Hope Bend ·

2026/09/09

Why do some people hear God's Word and change, while others remain the same? In this message from Matthew 13, we explore Jesus' Parable of the Sower and the four types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts. Jesus teaches that the difference is not the seed—the Word of God—but the soil that receives it. Whether your heart is hard, shallow, crowded, or surrendered, God desires to produce lasting fruit in your life. Join us as we discover how to remove the obstacles that hinder spiritual

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44:05

What Jesus Asks of You :; Come and Follow

New Hope Bend ·

2026/06/03

What does Jesus ask of those who want to follow Him? In this message from our Come and Follow series, we explore Jesus’ powerful invitation in Matthew 4:18-22 as He calls ordinary fishermen to leave their nets and follow Him. Jesus does not call perfect people—He calls ordinary people into extraordinary allegiance. Following Christ is more than admiration, belief, or church attendance; it is surrendering every area of life to His authority. We’ll examine the cost of discipleship, the things we must

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44:00

What Jesus Asks of You :: Come and See

New Hope Bend ·

2026/06/01

What does Jesus actually ask of you? In John 1, Jesus doesn’t call people to casual interest or distant admiration. He invites honest seekers to “come and see,” but that invitation always requires movement. Many people want enough Jesus to feel comforted, forgiven, or inspired, but not enough Jesus to surrender to His authority. Yet Jesus never called people to admire Him from a distance — He calls people to follow Him. This message walks through John 1:35-46 and explores how Jesus welcomes

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44:20

The Book of James :: Prayer and Restoration

New Hope Bend ·

2026/05/19

James gives us a clear picture of a life shaped by prayer in every circumstance—not as a last resort, but as the first response. Whether in trouble, joy, or sickness, prayer is the ongoing lifeline between God and His people. It is not transactional or merely functional, but deeply relational—drawing us closer to God as we acknowledge who He is, submit to His will, bring our needs before Him, confess sin, and ask for protection and guidance. Prayer is not dependent on perfect people but on a

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