2026 VISION & TEACHING SERIES
NewHope has a rich and celebrated 75-year history that speaks of God’s kindness and faithfulness. Ever since Charles Hemming and his family obeyed the call to establish a ministry in Blackburn North, God has been at work, founding and forming the community that is now called NewHope Baptist Church.
This story of God’s call and the church’s faithfulness is one that has been repeated over again for the past 2,000 years. Ever since Jesus commissioned his followers and the Holy Spirit fell upon the gathered believers at Pentecost, the Church has carried the good news of Jesus and profoundly changed the world. We have that same call to share the message of Christ at NewHope. The same foundations that Jesus taught and the Early Church practiced are foundational for us today. Love God. Love each other. Love your neighbour.
Jesus continues to call us to the same mission. The fields are ripe for harvest and God is on the move. There is a growing hunger in our secular communities for deeper meaning, hope and faith. Our hearts are full of fresh faith that we will see a move of the Spirit, that we will see more salvations, more baptisms and more families changed by the power of Jesus. God will do even more than we can imagine as we commit ourselves to his call.
In 2026, with fresh faith we will build on our firm foundations by:
1. Seeking God in Prayer and Worship
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
2. Sharing the Good News of Jesus with Everyone Everywhere
“Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35
3. Serving the Next Generation as we Celebrate our Past
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:3-4
Sermon Study Guides
We have developed a study series to support our Sunday sermons. Visit each week to find reflection questions and devotions. These resources are developed with groups in mind and we invite you to join with others for discussion and encouragement. Find out more about NewHope Groups.
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Week 1: Vision Sunday - Andrew Sercombe
NewHope is a church built on firm foundations and filled with fresh faith.
Our stories matter. Our foundations matter. And on Vision Sunday, we paused to remember the story we belong to and the firm foundation of Jesus Christ that we build upon.
God has been faithfully at work through His Spirit for centuries, and He continues to be at work today. As the church steps into a new season, it does so with fresh faith— grounded in the past, responsive to the present, and filled with confidence for what’s ahead.
Week 2: Jesus - Andrew Sercombe
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