We are a community of faith in Cape Coral, Florida seeking to make fully devoted followers of Christ. We come together each week to worship God and learn from His Word what it looks like to be the kind of follower He has created us to be.
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Why are you here in Southwest Florida? What brought you here? Family, a job, or the water and weather didn’t bring you here. You are here on purpose… God’s Purpose. How would it change your life to begin living out the Mission that God has called you to join?
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Our mission statement says that we “Believe in Christ alone.” Well, of course we do. We are a Christian church. It is right there in our name! The danger isn’t in believing in something instead of Jesus, the real danger is in believing isn’t enough. Believing that we need Jesus PLUS something else. The Apostle Paul faced this same problem in the ch…
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The greatest threat to the Church today does not come from the outside, it comes from within. We have lost our Sense of Belonging! God’s Word reminds us that we Belong to each other and we Belong to God. This week Peter reminds us who we are and to whom we belong.
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Summer Stories: You’re not stuck with what you start with!
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God entrusted every believer with a special gift. Hand picked by God to match our wiring to His perfect plan. God trusts you with that gift. Do you trust Him enough to invest His gift back into the Kingdom?
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Can anything Good come out of Samaria? Jesus uses an otherwise despised enemy to teach us what a real neighbor looks like. Who’s your neighbor?
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The Lost must be Found! That is a recurring theme for Jesus throughout the Gospels. Seeking and saving the lost was His own personal mission, and the mission He sent us, His church, on as well. What happens if we don’t join Him on His mission? How will the lost be found? Who will go searching?
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Summer Stories: When is a Fig Tree not a Fig Tree?
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Is a fig tree a fig tree if it never bears figs? Botanically speaking, it is still a fig tree, but certainly not a healthy fig tree. Something is not right with that fig tree. In our story this week, Jesus talks about a fig tree that isn’t producing and answers the question, “What do we do with a tree that doesn’t bear fruit?” With a relationship, …
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How’s your retirement account doing? Equity in your home growing? We pay a lot of attention to our investments. We expect them to grow, so when they are not performing as expected, we move our assets elsewhere. God is no different. He has placed heavenly resources in each of us and expects a healthy return on that investment. The Parable of the Shr…
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Summer Stories: Ready or Not, here I come!
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The one about the 10 Virgins… or... If you’re gonna be a Bridesmaid, make sure you are a “Wisemaid”!
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What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayer? Do you quit praying? Quit believing? Or even walk away? In this week’s Summer Story, Jesus teaches us how to pray through “unanswered prayers” with power, persistence, and with Shameless Boldness!
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Everybody loves a good story, especially when it is told well. Join us this week as we begin our journey through the parable stories of the New Testament told by the Greatest Storyteller of all time!
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Jesus goes out of his way to lead his disciples into an extremely uncomfortable situation in order to drive home two foundational truths of faith. First, identity in Christ changes everything. Second, life in Christ is warfare. All of this is made possible for us through Jesus’ victory on the cross over sin, death and evil!…
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Pentecost: Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, as the birth of the Church. What started with a bang, seems to be slowly fizzling out. What can we learn from the early church about the power and the potential of the Holy Spirit’s power? The power of the Holy Spirit can transform our relationships, our lives, and our faith!…
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The Book of Daniel is about surviving and even thriving in a hostile environment. The key to thriving where it is hard is a consistent commitment to boldly living out your faith in Jesus Christ. The impact of this kind of example is life changing for you and for everyone around you!
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It is so hard to watch someone who has every opportunity to succeed in life throw it all away. We often stand by powerless watching the train wreck happen. In today’s story we watch a young, self-centered king spiral down this path. It is too late to save him, but hopefully we can learn from his mistakes! May his poor example be a “Wake Up Call” fo…
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Pride, seeking our own glory and pleasure, is the root of all other sins. Nothing separates from God faster and further than our own pride. How far will God go to break our pride and bring us back into relationship with Him?
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God often delays the fulfillment of his promises to form our soul and position us to truly enjoy their fulfillment. As we wait, we must believe his promises, embrace the circumstances, and sustain our faith.
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God is calling us to a Dangerous Faith. This kind of faith is very different than the comfortable faith found in many churches today. Our God is not only the God of the green pastures, He is also the God of the fiery furnace!
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Last week we watched Daniel trust God and remain faithful through a very tough situation. This week it gets worse. In chapter 2 Daniel faces an impossible situation! Why does God ask us to face not only difficult situations, but literally “Impossible” situations in life? Let’s read together how Daniel walks right through his impossible problem with…
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We begin a new series this weekend through the book of Daniel. Like Daniel centuries ago, we too live in a culture that is “Hell-bent” on molding us into its own image. How do we remain faithful and even make a difference in a culture that is openly antagonistic to our faith in Jesus Christ?
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Kingdoms in Conflict: Reconnecting Through the Resurrection (Easter, Pastor Chuck Whiteside)
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By looking at the bigger picture we can see God constantly pursuing a greater connection that brings new life to our world.
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Kingdoms in Conflict: When Jesus Comes Near (Palm Sunday, Pastor Chuck Whiteside)
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We are all moved when God moves. What do YOU do when Jesus draws near?
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It’s Time to Get More Jars (Pastor Phillip Gonzales)
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Everyone wants God to bless them, but not everyone gets blessed in the same way. Sure, we could say "that's just God's plan," but what if there was another piece to the puzzle? What if God's blessing was BOTH more mysterious AND more accessible than we think?
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Cloud mean different things to different people. For some it's the threat of a forced change of plans. For other it's the promise of much needed rain. But what about "clouds" in our lives? What do we do when the sky ahead looks different than we wish it was, and how do we find God in the middle of it all?…
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Jesus meets the needs of others (through us)
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Jesus love and activity in our life should overflow into the lives of others.
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The Great Open Door (Dr. Jeff Singletary)
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Embodied within the Great Commission are three sets of fours. There's the four great "all's", the four great imperatives and the four great challenges. Join Dr. Jeff Singletary as we discover how the Great Commission is the Great Open Door to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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We finally get settled into a relationship, a career, a new house, an empty nest, a good church, and yet the inner question persists… “Now what?” What’s next? We accomplish what we set out to do, we arrive at our desired destination and yet, we can’t shake that feeling that there must be more to life than this. There is! Today we follow Abraham’s s…
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The Psalmist describes the journey of life as passing through. He affirms that in the midst of the journey that God is with us. As you are passing through be assured of the power and presence of the Lord for your life.
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The Power of the Humble (Pastor Matt Irvin)
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There are many people we interact with daily that are different. They have different characteristics, personalities and emotions. Most are pleasant to be around, but there is one that isn’t; and that is being around someone who is prideful. In the church and in our culture we want to be people that reflect humility not pridefulness. Today in 2 John…
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In life everyone learns to walk. Most, probably don't remember what that is like but remember what it is like to learn something new. In II John, the Apostle John is writing to a house church and through that teaches a lot about how to love as the church, with false teachers and what our response is in today's culture. We are going to walk through …
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2024: The Year of Open Doors (Jeff Singletary)
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What do you see when you look ahead to 2024? This week we have a special message from Pastor Jeff Singletary, reminding us that God is the one who opens doors ...
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The buffer week between 2023 and 2024 is coming to a close. Are you ready for what’s next?! Each of us will face hard battles and good opportunities in the new year. What if we allowed God to change our perspective? What if we could see even our challenges as opportunities? What if the giants we are about to face are sent to make us stronger and be…
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Love is the theme of this week’s Advent celebration. We may have saved the best for last, but what is love? How do we define it? How do we describe it? If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a living, breathing role model must be worth many more! This week we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus to understand what godly, unconditional love looks…
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Find Joy! … that may be easier said than done! Is Joy something that can be lost and then found again? If it can be “found,” then where do we begin looking? Joy came to earth with the birth of Jesus Christ and can be found all throughout the New Testament. Join us this week on a journey to find Joy!
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This Advent season, we look to Scripture to find the peace of God. Join us for a special message from guest speaker Trent Griffith. Looking to learn more about New Hope? Find church information and more resources at www.NewHopeCapeCoral.com
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Why do we need Christmas? (How does God respond when we really mess up?)
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Advent is finally here! That means Christmas in only a few weeks away, and I can’t wait!!! Why is Christmas such a big deal? Why do we need Christmas anyways? To find the answer, we will look back to the Old Testament prophecies about Christmas. The prophet Micah teaches us why Christmas is such a big deal!…
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We do not naturally gravitate towards gratitude. We weren’t born being thankful. We had to learn to say, “Thank you.” And yet, most psychologists agree that Gratitude is the healthiest human emotion. How can we cultivate a Thankful Heart? What would change in our lives if we did…?
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Does God create “Great Churches” or does God choose “Great Churches” when He wants to move powerfully? Today we are doing a deep dive into the church at Antioch to learn what a Great Church looks like! As we finish up our series in the Book of Acts, it’s going to get personal...
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As Floridians, we have seen firsthand the destructive power of a strong storm. Nothing is left in its place after the storm has passed. What if some storms aren’t meant to destroy, but rather put things back into place. Even set people back on course? This week we are reading a story of how God used a storm to perfectly position Paul for ministry.…
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Acts 12: When a Breakout becomes a Breakthrough!
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The situation looked grim. Herod had just killed James and Peter was in chains just hours away from the same fate. But God… sent an Angel to break him out of jail! This Breakout story ignited the early church to move out and expand faster than ever! God is still sending Angels and desires to break our chains today. When He does, we will see a Break…
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It’s been said, “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time!” As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe God has a beautiful plan for our lives. This plan folds perfectly into His mission to redeem a lost world back to its Creator. In Acts 20, Paul is nearing the end of his ministry and life. He reminds us what it looks like to follow God’s Plan…
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Joppa was a major port city in Israel where a countless number of ships, passengers and cargo passed through towards their final destination. At crossroads like Joppa, a decision has to be made. Will you trust God to lead you on to new things and points “unknown”, or will you stick with what you already know and go back “home” where you feel safe?…
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Nobody like interruptions! We get into a groove at work or at home and suddenly something or someone breaks into our day and everything changes. But what if some interruptions aren’t interruptions at all? What if some interruptions don’t happen by accident? What if some interruptions are actually “Divine Appointments”?…
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Acts 3: The Change you’ve been waiting for!
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How do you feel about change? We normally welcome the changes we initiate and avoid, complain about and fight against any change that is thrust upon us from the outside. What if God is the Initiator of change? How can we accept, even embrace, the change that God brings into our lives?
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Acts 2: The Holy Spirit is in the House!!
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As we jump into the Book of Acts, we are introduced to the star of the show: The Holy Spirit. He is not new to God’s story. He has been working mostly behind the scenes since time began. In chapter 2 we see Him burst into the limelight and into the hearts of the new believers and the early church. From this point on, He will play a very personal an…
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Do you know that little button that pops up on the screen when you are streaming your favorite TV show? It is asking if you want to “Skip Recap.” It allows you to save a few seconds of viewing time and jump right into the action. It’s tempting to do hit that button with chapter 1 of the Book of Acts and jump right into the “Action” beginning in cha…
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WORSHIP. It's a big topic, a powerful idea, and a concept that can be easily misunderstood. We often use the word "worship" to talk about music in church, but what if God's idea of worship is about MORE than having people sing him songs? What if worship is God's plan not to get more FROM us, but to give more TO us?…
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Much of Florida was in a drought (in the middle of our “wet season”!?) until Hurricane Idalia took care of that problem! What about you? Are you feeling spiritually dry, even though everything and everyone around you seems to be flourishing? Just as God provides pools of life-giving water to a dry valley in the desert, He also brings refreshing to …
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Pastor Matt Irvin: Get Back to the Basics
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August is a busy month! Families are getting adjusted to a new school schedule, college students are heading back to campus, and parents are realizing there's not many more vacation days left in the year. August is an exciting season of change and transitions. Moses had some great advice for the Israelites before they transitioned into the Promised…
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1 Thessalonians 4 - What happens when you die?
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What happens when you die? That is one of the most searched topics on Google. Believers and not-yet-believers alike all want to know the answer to this question. God’s Word gives us a great deal of detail right in the Book of 1 Thessalonians. These details are meant to strengthen our faith and give us encouragement in the face of great grief.…
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