New Hope Fulton

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What if God is calling you to step out in faith?

This testimony traces a faith that began long before Shiffer’s own birth, shaped by Samoan heritage, generations of missionaries and pastors, and a deep awareness that God has been faithful through the ages. At the heart of the story is a powerful reminder that faith is not inherited automatically: each person, even a child, must come to know Jesus personally, and that relationship is nurtured through freedom, honest questions, and the kindness of God. Shiffer shares how God used family, discipline, spiritual encounters, and major life decisions to make faith real and lived, not just learned. The message invites listeners to trust that God is still calling, still guiding, and still changing lives through His faithful love.

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What if your life isn't an accident?

This sermon asks one of life’s deepest questions: does my life have a purpose, or am I just drifting from one day to the next? It contrasts a life shaped by accident, self-interest, and emptiness with the biblical vision of purpose found in loving God, loving others, doing justice, showing mercy, and walking humbly with God. The speakers remind us that meaning is not something we earn after we have everything together; it begins with taking the next step of faith, even with doubts and messy stories. In Christ, we are invited into a life of abundance—not just more things, but more depth, generosity, and direction—and that matters because it can turn a hollow life into one that is rooted, hopeful, and full of purpose.

Are your dead relatives really looking down on your pain? | BIGquestions pt. 6 | NEWHOPEfulton

Is soul sleep a christian understanding of death?

This conversation faces one of life’s hardest questions with honesty: what really happens when we die, and what does that reveal about God? The message centers on the biblical hope of death as sleep and resurrection, pushing back against fear-driven ideas of an eternal hell and showing instead that God’s heart is restoration, not torment. It matters because the way we understand death shapes the way we understand God—either as a cruel judge or as the One who loves deeply, grieves with us, and promises to raise us into life again. For anyone carrying grief or fear, this is a reminder that death is not the end of the story.

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Why isn't God stopping your pain?

In this thoughtful conversation, Mike Spiegel tackles one of life’s hardest questions: if God is good and all-powerful, why do children suffer, and why does evil exist at all? He explains that God did not create evil but created real freedom, and with real freedom comes the possibility of wrong choices, brokenness, and pain. Drawing on the stories of Job and Daniel, Mike shows that God does not always remove suffering, but He often meets His people in it, calling them to trust His wisdom even when they cannot yet see the bigger picture. It’s a deeply pastoral reminder that pain is not always pointless, and that faith can hold firm even in the middle of unanswered questions.

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Do all paths lead to the same God?

This sermon answers the question "Aren’t all religions basically the same?" by showing that they may share certain moral instincts, but they differ radically in what they believe about God, humanity, forgiveness, and the afterlife. The heart of Christianity, the message argues, is not people climbing up to God through effort, but God coming down to us in grace through Jesus Christ. The real difference is the resurrection: if Jesus truly died and rose again, then Christianity is not just another spiritual path but a rescue that changes everything. For anyone exhausted by trying to earn God’s favor or searching for meaning through achievement, the sermon offers hope that God already knows our failures and still loves us enough to make the first move.

Can you really trust the Bible?

This conversation builds a thoughtful case for trusting the Bible by pointing to archaeology, manuscript evidence, and the remarkable care with which Scripture was preserved. It compares the Bible’s transmission to other ancient texts, showing how unusually strong and accurate the biblical record is, especially through discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls. But the deeper challenge is not just whether the Bible is reliable—it is whether we will actually read it as God’s true story about our lives. The speakers invite listeners to move beyond skepticism and encounter Scripture for themselves, especially in the Gospels, where the honesty, coherence, and power of the message become personal.

Can you really trust the Bible?

This message asks a vital question: if God exists, did He also communicate with us, and can we trust the Bible as that communication? Rather than relying on a verse that simply claims truth, the sermon points to the Bible’s credibility through its embarrassing details, difficult sayings of Jesus, inclusion of alternate explanations, and the small inconsistencies you would expect from honest eyewitness accounts. The challenge is deeply personal: if Scripture is trustworthy, then the real issue may not be whether it is true, but whether we are willing to respond to it. The invitation is simple and practical—spend five more minutes a day in Luke, read carefully, and ask what it means if this really is God speaking.

Is there a God? Does He care?

This message calls us to face the biggest question honestly: is there a God, and is what we believe about Him worthy of our trust? Using the beauty and precision of creation, the speaker argues that the universe points beyond chance to an intelligent Designer, yet leaves enough room for faith rather than forcing belief. That matters because God’s hiddenness is not absence; it is an invitation to seek, to wonder, and to respond freely. The sermon challenges listeners to move past distraction and discomfort and consider whether the evidence around them is already enough to lean toward the God who made them.

Finding strength in your unique story

This message reminds us that every believer has a faith story, and that story is meant to testify to God’s faithfulness across generations. Through Shifra’s life, we hear how God used family heritage, childhood experiences, and even painful moments to shape a living, personal faith rooted in the kindness of God. The sermon challenges listeners to see faith as more than inheritance or habit—it must become our own response to Jesus. It matters because sharing our story can strengthen someone else’s hope and help them recognize that God has been faithful in their life too.

When god leads through unexpected callings

This message reminds us that church is never just a building—God’s presence is what changes everything. Through a deeply honest story of unexpected turns, the speaker shows how God can guide a life that never looked straightforward, using every detour, disappointment, and surprise to prepare someone for exactly where they need to be. The challenge for listeners is to trust God even when the next step makes no sense, because He is often writing a bigger story than we can see. It matters because many people are living with uncertainty right now, and this sermon offers a steady hope: God has not lost track of you, and He is still at work.