New Hope Church Hilo, HI
This podcast features the latest sermons from Pastor Sheldon Lacsina and other pastors at New Hope Church in Hilo, Hawaii. Listeners can find weekly messages and teachings from the church's services. The podcast is produced by New Hope Church Hilo Hawaii and is available for streaming and download.
Episodes
"Wired For Worship"
There’s something about worship that resonates so deeply within each and every one of us. It’s more than a thing we do or an activity we participate in. Worship is meant to be our response of who God is. It is our identity. It’s our purpose. It’s what we are wired for.
"Wired For Victory"
Jesus didn't save us so we could keep identifying with our wounds. He redeemed us so we could live from His victory not from trash.
"Wired For Relationships"
When God created the earth, He didn’t keep it for Himself. He created man and woman with the intent on having a relationship with them. From the beginning, we were wired for relationships with the Lord and with each other.
"Wired For Words"
Every person has scars, physical, emotional, or spiritual. The question is not whether we have them, but who is telling us what they mean. Through the story of the twelve spies, we discover that the stories we believe shape our identity, our faith, and our future. While fear rewrites our story through doubt and insecurity, God’s Word speaks a better story. A story of faith, identity, and redemptio
"True Repentance"
Repentance is more than feeling sorry for sin—it’s changing how we think by trusting Christ above our feelings. True repentance leads us to Jesus, bringing lasting peace, while repentance from dead works leaves us exhausted, anxious, and unchanged.
"You Should!"
John 17, Part One
This Chapter in the Gospel of John is incredible. We only see bits and pieces of Jesus’ prayers throughout scripture, but in John 17 we are left with a gift. We have this window into the intimate and beautiful prayer of our Lord Jesus to the Father in heaven. My prayer for you tonight, is that you may know the heart of Christ as He demonstrates the perfect relationship of The Father, Son, and Holy
"Following Jesus"
Many people call themselves Christians. But the term “Christian” is defined as a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings.” What does it mean to follow Jesus?
"God Is Everywhere, Everyday, In Everything"
As we go through each day, each week, each month and year, we may have our ups and downs. Life isn’t perfect or even easy at times, but with each step we can count on the One who is with us everyday, in everything we do.
"Awareness"
When it comes to awareness, it's what is necessary for how healthy people grow. Honesty, humility, and self-awareness help with our emotional health. Emotions can either strengthen relationships or damage them. God uses honest, loving conversations to reveal blind spots, heal growth gaps, and help us become people who create safety instead of silence.
"Serve, Not Served"
Serving is a fundamental part of who we are as believers in Jesus. It’s where we get to follow in His humility, sacrifice, compassion, and love. Because in the Kingdom of God, we are meant to serve, not to be served.
"Life In The Thorns"
Life can be rocky at times, and we know that we can call upon the Lord for help. What happens if He doesn’t answer right away? Do we keep reaching for His light? Or do we let the darkness choke out our hope? Let’s keep our eyes fixed on the ONE who can see us through!
"Jesus' Victory In The Garden"
There would be no resurrection Sunday without the crucifiction on Friday, and there would be no Friday if Jesus hadn’t prayed in Gethsemane. In the garden, Jesus sealed the victory that all of us can celebrate. So many rich lessons and precious gems of wisdom in the garden, let’s open our hearts tonight for Holy Spirit to give us understanding and VICTORY!
"On Mission"
What does it mean to actually live resurrected and to walk in the new life we’ve been given? What does it look like to step into the mission we’ve been called to?
"Fight The Good Fight"
We were all born into a war between good and evil, life and death, heaven and hell. And once we said “Yes” to Jesus, we also made a choice to engage in the battle for eternity. Because we are all called to fight the good fight.
Joy and Victory in the Midst of Conflict
"The Right Side Of Righteousness"
We all have experienced conflict with others. Most of us have been deeply wounded by others. Whether or not you are right or wrong is insignificant. The bible teaches us that doing what is “Righteous” is more important than being right. Tonight we will look at two individuals in the bible and a woman who was in a Nazi concentration camp. They, along with Holy Spirit will be our teachers tonight as
"Armor Of God"
The bible tells us that our battles are not against flesh and blood, rather, we fight against evil principalities in high places. So often, we are vulnerable and unprotected in this spiritual war waged against us by the devil. Putting on the full armor of God is essential for us as believers and foot soldiers in God’s army. Let us learn together how to defend ourselves against these spiritual forc
Annointed & Appointed
Throughout the Bible, God has anointed and appointed numerous people with power and purpose to live their lives. Noah, Moses, David, Esther, Mary, and Paul are just some of the many names of people that God anointed and appointed. And the truth is that He has anointed and appointed us as well, so that we would live a life that glorifies the Lord.
"Free To Live, Free To Love"
Who the Son sets free oh is free indeed! How we use that freedom is what counts. The Lord has set us free from sin, but it’s not so we can do whatever we want. We are free to love Him and to love others.
"A Biblical Response To Worry"
One of the prevalent struggles we as Christians face is that of worry. Our problems turn to concerns, concerns into worry, and worry into anxiety. This struggle can paralyze, steal our joy, and weigh us down. It was never God’s design for you to buckle under the weight of worry. Tonight let us ask of Holy Spirit to teach us a biblical response to worry.
“Light In The Darkness”
Through thick and thin the Lord is with us. As we face challenges or simply a new year in our lives, let us follow the Lord for His light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.
"Don't Snuff Out Your Light"
We were created to produce a kind of "light" that builds others up and reflects who God is. It's easy to snuff out our own influence and impact because we tend to look at our flaws, mistakes, and lack of influence rather than how God made us. We were made to shine.
Christmas Nights with Zeo Worship
"James 5"
"God The Father"
As we follow the life of Jesus, we see His miracles and we also see how He loved others. All because He obeyed God, His Father. How can we as His children do better at loving Him and others?
"Disappointing God"
We could be afraid of disappointing Him and get so down on ourselves. We could also be disappointed by God and how we may feel that He didn’t answer our prayers. Let’s look at the dangers of this sneaky and quiet emotion and how the Lord is still for us even when we don’t feel like He is.
James 3
I can’t tell how many times I’ve had my foot in my mouth because of something I said. Controlling my tongue has always been a struggle. What can I do? Well, instead of seeing a podiatrist and dentist to remove the foot from my mouth, James 3 gives us the answer. Join me tonight as we seek true Godly wisdom and hopefully, prevent us from further “foot in mouth” disease!!!
Connection Series | Night 2
Focusing on the Next Generation with 3 key things:- Parents- Pillars- PartnersOur Foursquare Connection Series will be Live-Only and will NOT be uploaded once the service ends.
James 2
Tonight we will continue our verse by verse study of the book of James. James had a unique insight and shares such practical principles that I have cherished for most of my life. Please bring your bibles and take a walk with me through the 1st century church of Jerusalem, with Holy Spirit being our guide.
"Potential and Purpose"
Throughout the Bible, we see the lives of people who were filled with potential and fulfilled their purpose. But we also see the lives of people who didn’t reach their potential and missed out on their life purpose. And the reality is that we see this taking place right now, with ourselves and others around us. How do we be people filled with potential and purpose and have it be fulfilled?
James 1
Do it yourself, or “How to” books are amongst the best sellers because of the practical teaching. In our relationship with Christ, we sometimes make it much too complicated. We absorb volumes of theology but fail to put it into practice. James is a great “How to” book in the bible. He teaches practical Christianity and addresses the challenges common to all. Join me on a verse by verse study throu
"Unusual Growth for His Unique Purpose"
God doesn’t always grow us in straight lines. Sometimes, He allows us to bend, twist, and take detours, not to break us, but to shape us uniquely for His glory.
"Behind the Seen"
Believing in the Lord, and having faith takes trust and commitment. We take a look at what it means to look deeper than the obvious and what is right before our eyes, and to believe in what we cannot see.
"Having a Heart to Understand"
There are many things we speak and do because someone else does it, taught it to us, or we make assumptions about how I should live. Sometimes we live out of what we have learned. As believers, we have the responsibility to carry out who God is making us to be and the way to do that is to have a heart that understands what we're learning.
"Being Versus Doing"
We live in a society that constantly tells us that “we need to do something in order to be someone.” And this has become a concept that has even gotten mixed up in the church today. Many Christians believe that God is far more concerned with the things we do, rather than focus on who we are. Some Christians are so consumed in what they do for the Kingdom of God that they lose sight of who they are
"The Mighty Name of Jesus"
It’s a Name known all over the world. For some, it’s a word cursed in anger and frustration. But for others, it’s a Name exalted and worshipped. Jesus is not a name to take lightly. We have to remember that there is power in His Name because of who He is. “Jesus” isn’t just a word. It’s the Name above all names. It’s a Name we sing praises to. It’s a Name that we cry out in joy and in sorrow. It’s
"The Power of the Word"
We often say that the power of words can sometimes hurt us worse than cuts and bruises. If “words” are that powerful, imagine the power of THE WORD of God and how much we need to rely on it.
"Made to Worship"
Worship is not something limited to the expression of music. Worship is not something that just takes place during a church service. Worship is our declaration of who God is in our lives. We were created to worship. And tonight, we’re going to discover how worship becomes more than just the songs that are sung or music that is played, but rather a lifestyle to live for God.
"Learning to Trust a Trustworthy God"
Trusting God doesn’t come naturally to many of us, especially when our hearts have been broken, our prayers have gone seemingly unanswered, or we’ve faced letdowns in life. But trust isn’t a feeling; it’s a learned, intentional response to the character of God. God is worthy of our trust. We’ll explore how trust is built, why it breaks, and how God gently rewires our hearts and minds to trust agai
"Passion and Purpose"
Passion is defined as a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept. Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Passion is the energy to propel us towards our purpose, and purpose also helps balance our passions. Passion focuses inwardly, serving our well-being; while purpose focuses outwardly and serving
"Come and See"
When Jesus sees a Samaritan woman at the well where they would draw water from, she finds herself in an authentic conversation about life. When she experiences the love of Jesus, she goes back to her city and tells everyone about Jesus, and many come to meet the man who “told me all the things that I have done.” This is the heart we should desire...a heart to bring others close to Jesus.
"Never Be the Same"
My encounter with Jesus Christ was the single most life changing experience. If you asked many followers of Christ about the moment they received Jesus as Lord, they would undoubtedly say the same thing: “I could never be the same again.” The transformative power of the Holy Spirit is just that, TRANSFORMATIVE! Tonight, let’s close some doors to the past as God lays a path for our future!
"God's Calling On You"
When the Good Shepherd calls, the sheep hear His voice and follow. When God calls you, what will you do? First we need to know when it’s HIS voice and not be fooled by the distractions of this world.
"Growing in Grace" Embracing the Next Step
"From Called to Chosen"
Jesus has called each and every one of us. However, our responsibility is in how we answer that call. Because it is how we respond that moves us from called to chosen. Tonight, we’re going to discover how we can be transformed from called to chosen.
"Rocky Roads and Redemption"
As we navigate through the path of life, some of us have encountered some bumps in the road. Some have endured major roadblocks or setbacks, while others have been through only a turn or two. Each of us is on a journey, but we don’t have to travel alone. We have the Lord, and we have each other.
"Greater Strength Together"
The way God designed us was to be in relationship with Him and with others. God didn't create us to function alone. This is why it is so important for us to know that as the body of Christ, we are greater in strength together.
"Justification, Sanctification, and Multiplication"
Justification, Sanctification, and Multiplication. These are three basic processes we as believers must understand. Tonight let us allow Holy Spirit to illuminate the scriptures so we may gain understanding of these core truths.
"Worship Through It"
Life is filled with battles, where we experience victory, as well as defeat. And while it is far easier for us to praise the Lord in the good times, we are called to worship God through all of life’s moments.
"New Year, New Hope, New Life"
New beginnings sound so good at the start of a new year. But if we really want to start anew, we need to let go of the old. Just because it’s now 2025 doesn’t mean it’s a new season. Let the Lord make it new, make the season new, and therefore make us new.
"New Thing Coming"
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life. Even in a new year or a new season, setbacks, disappointments, failed dreams, past situations, or a slew of other circumstances can cause us to have a mindset that says, “This is all that there is.”
"Remembering Jesus"
How would you like to be remembered? We all would want to be remembered for something. The question is, "Will we be remembered for what we want people to remember us for? Or will we be remembered for something we didn't want people to remember us for? What did Jesus want us to remember Him for?
"Let's Make Christmas Happen"
During the Christmas season, it's very easy to be bombarded with shopping, cleaning, hosting, cooking, and even all the events we need to attend to. We can get so overwhelmed with the season of Christmas that we miss Christmas all together! Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of our Savior and spread the same love He has for us, to everyone else. Let's not let the Christmas holiday just come
"T'was the Week Before Christmas"
"Christ is a Must"
It may feel like we just went through Summer and the kids just started school. But in a blink of an eye, here we are in December. Through all the busyness we need to remember that Christ is a must this Christmas season, and through all the seasons of the year and of our lives.
Thanksgiving Worship Night
Vision Night 2024
Celebrating 2024 and looking forward to what God will do in 2025!
"Thanks Giving"
As we enter the holiday season and take time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, let’s remember the ONE who gave more and continues to give in more ways than one. Thank You Jesus!
"Trick or Treat"
Don’t fall for the enemy’s tricks! The world offers plenty of distractions and empty promises that pull us away from God. But if we stay faithful, God has incredible blessings—or "treats"—in store for us. Instead of quick fixes and fleeting gains, God promises lasting joy, purpose, and peace. Let’s stand firm, resist the enemy’s schemes, and wait on the good gifts only God can give!
"In the Field of Rejection"
We’ve all dealt with rejection. From relationships not working out, to being passed over for promotions, to feeling left out, many of us have experienced rejection sometime in our lives. And oftentimes, it can leave us feeling hurt or offended. But it’s in the field of rejection that we can discover the truth of who God is. The Bible is filled with stories of many who found themselves in the field
"Victory Over Depression"
The most difficult season of my life was a 4 year stretch of depression and despair. The depths of hopelessness and isolation was beyond anything I had ever experienced. But the Lord never left me. He was still with me even when I couldn’t feel his presence. And on one glorious day, in one glorious moment, God healed me and gave me the VICTORY over my depression. Tonight, I would like to share and
"Being Human"
Worship & Prayer Night
"Serving and Learning Together"
“Flavors of SALT”
As followers of Christ we must remain “Salty”. Meaning having the passion and fire for the Lord. “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50 NIV) Let’s stay focused on the Lord and what His will is for us.
"Created for Relationships"
We were never created to be alone. We were created for relationships. Relationships matter because that’s how we’re designed. That’s how we function at our highest level...it’s always in relationships.
Worship & Prayer Night
"Power!"
Everyone has felt powerless at some point in our lives. The daily grind of life will sometimes drain our batteries to a point we have barely enough to get through the day. What we need is power. Supernatural power! A surplus of Holy Spirit that flows through us! Tonight, God will teach us how to “plug in” to this power source.
"How Good is God?"
We say this or hear this a lot: “God is good!” But while we’re going through a tough time, how do we keep our eyes focused on how good God is instead of how tough things are? Together…let’s talk about how good God is.
"Trust the Journey"
Trusting God and trusting the journey are acts of faith that invite us to surrender control and embrace the unknown with confidence. When we trust in God, we acknowledge that there is a greater plan at work, one that transcends our understanding and guides us toward our true purpose. Trusting the journey means believing that every step, whether joyous or challenging, is part of a divine path desig
Worship & Prayer Night
"Born to Lead"
What Your purpose? Why were you born? What is God’s plan for you? We could spend half our lives searching for the answers. Or we could follow the One who was born to lead us.
"The Faithful Few"
Jesus said to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." What prompted Jesus to give this command? We're going to discover why Jesus would bring this command to those who follow Him.
"Who You Say I Am"
Every person desires to be valued, loved, respected, and admired. And when it comes to our identity and self-worth, we tend to often be led astray by the opinions of others who are flawed or hindered by the weight of our own actions. Even as believers, we tend to battle with this inner turmoil from time to time. But the most important question when it comes to our identity isn’t what others say ab
"Seasons Change"
As we go through life we go through different seasons. For some it means getting married, for others it’s getting divorced. A new season may mean that your children grew up and moved out. We know that change is inevitable, yet sometimes we fight it. How can we welcome change and grow with the new seasons with the Lord? For His love never changes.
Worship & Prayer Night
"Encouragement"
A child needs encouragement from a parent. An athlete needs encouragement from a coach. Everyone needs encouragement because the adversity and emotions we experience in life is hard. The bible teaches us to be an encourager! I pray that you will be encouraged this evening by the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit…
"Make Every Effort"
As disciples of Jesus, we must make every effort to deepen our relationship with Christ. This means surrounding ourselves with a godly community, growing in character, answering the call to deeper waters, and developing and maintaining our competence. By committing to these steps, we not only strengthen our own faith but also become better equipped to share His love and truth with others.
"Equipping to Disciple"
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