9

Apr 2023

EMPTY - Week 2

New Hope Church began in 1999 when Pastor Chuck Farina felt called to start a new church in Abilene, Texas. The church initially met in homes before moving to various locations. After many challenges, Hobby Lobby purchased a building worth over two million dollars for the church in 2002, which they transformed into an 800-seat auditorium. They are a relatively young but diverse congregation, and they welcome everyone to come and experience God's miraculous power.

The Empty Tomb

Jesus died and was buried in a tomb, but he didn't stay there! He left the tomb completely empty so that you could live completely full - full of LIFE.

Because of the sacrifice that Jesus made, we don't have to just "hang on and wait for His return." Instead, we can live whole. We can be healed, forgiven, and set free!

Easter is the day that reminds us that Jesus took stripes on His back so that we don't have to live with sickness anymore. It reminds us that we don't have to live in defeat, because He already defeated death, hell, and the grave!

It's the desire of the enemy that we would stay empty, but God's desire is that we would be filled to overflowing. His desire is that we can do all that He has called us to do from a place of full joy, hope, peace, and life!