Posts in Stand-Alone Sermons

Hope out of Darkness

In this sermon, Austin W. Duncan explores the enduring power of hope and light through the lens of Isaiah 9, reflecting on God's promises to a people walking in darkness. Drawing parallels between the first light on Cadillac Mountain and the transformative hope of Christ's arrival, he unpacks the names of Jesus—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—to illustrate how God steps into our darkest moments. With historical context, personal application, and an invitation to trust in God's unchanging faithfulness, this message calls us to embrace the light that breaks through all darkness, culminating in the celebration of communion as a reminder of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and victory.

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanDecember 2, 2024New Hope Community ChurchIsaiah

Renewed Vision: Remember, Refocus, Restart

This is the heartbeat of the Church - action into serving others the other 167 hours of the week that you're not here, be that at work, or at home. As we strive to be more like Christ day after day, look at who He told us to invite to the table. Build relationships, invest your time into others that may not be able to pay you back, and allow for God to use you, your skills, your talents, your job, your resources - to grow the Kingdom, and to spread the Gospel to all nations.

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanJanuary 1, 2024New Hope Community ChurchPsalms, Revelation

In The Waiting

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanDecember 4, 2023New Hope Community ChurchIsaiah, Luke, John, 1 John

Anchored in Faith

In the midst of life’s storms, we are called to be a beacon, much like a lighthouse to sailors. In this sermon, Pastor Austin W. Duncan delves into Colossians 3, where we are reminded that our faith is not just for the hour we spend in worship but for the remaining 167 hours of our week. It’s about how we embody Christ in our daily lives - how we use our skills, talents, and resources not for earthly gain, but for heavenly impact.

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanOctober 16, 2023New Hope Community Church

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

In this present darkness we see in our world, it is far better to be a light, that others may be shown the way. And the wonderful, awe-inspiring thing is that it's not through our own strength that we be a light in a dark world, but through the strength of Christ. It can be so easy for us to look at Peter and think, "I would never deny Him three times like he did right in front of Jesus." But instead, what an incredible example and admirable trait to be able to say when Jesus asks, "do you love me?" to be able to say, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanSeptember 5, 2022New Hope Community ChurchLuke, Matthew

The Road to Redemption

Sermons, Stand-Alone SermonsAustin W. DuncanApril 25, 2022New Hope Community ChurchLuke, Matthew

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