Have you ever failed the Lord so badly that you wondered whether He was finished with you? Peter knew that crushing guilt, yet two simple words—“and Peter”—revealed the tender heart of the risen Christ. Jesus restores repentant sinners, but His grace is never permission to remain in sin.

What does the Bible actually teach about women learning, teaching, and exercising authority in the church? In this sermon from 1 Timothy 2:11–15, Jeff Peterson examines Paul’s instructions in their biblical context, showing that women are not inferior to men, but that God has established distinct roles and order within the church.

What happens when Christians begin carrying rules and burdens that Christ never gave them? From 1 Timothy 1 and 2 Corinthians 3, this message examines the right and wrong use of God’s law and warns against legalism, man-made traditions, and spiritual expectations that weigh believers down. The Christian life is not lived by the letter, but by faith in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Peter never imagined he could deny Christ—but his self-confidence left him unprepared for temptation. This sermon shows the danger of trusting ourselves and the mercy of Christ toward humbled, repentant sinners.

In this panel discussion, several brothers share what their private devotional lives look like, how they seek communion with God in Scripture and prayer, and how Christians should think about family worship, burnout, rest, and serving others without neglecting Christ or the home.

In this sermon on Acts 9:10-19, we explore the profound theological weight of two simple words spoken by Ananias: “Brother Saul”. Moving from a bloodthirsty persecutor of the church to a welcomed member of God’s family, Saul’s conversion beautifully illustrates the radical grace of God. This message breaks down two life-changing realities stitched into Ananias’s greeting: our complete adoption into the household of God and our full acceptance in the Beloved. Are you fully resting in the Father’s love, or are you just sipping from the cup and lingering on the fringe of the Christian life? Discover what it means to stop acting like an outsider and fully embrace your secure position in Jesus Christ.

In this message, Mack Tomlinson takes us deep into Psalm 22—the autobiographical cry of Jesus on the cross. Discover the four specific agonies Christ endured during those dark six hours: abandonment, mental and emotional trauma, physical pain, and the trial of unanswered prayer. This isn’t just a look at His intense suffering, but a glorious reminder of the ultimate triumph and the global family born from His sacrifice.

In this message, the speaker addresses “The Necessity of Solitude” with the subtitle “Savoring Christ in an Age of Distraction”. Drawing from Matthew 6, the sermon emphasizes how believers are relentlessly bombarded by digital and worldly interruptions that draw them away from communion with God. The message breaks down four key truths: Christ’s own reliance on secluded prayer, our desperate need for solitude to survive spiritually, the deep theology learned only in the secret place, and the importance of savoring time alone with the Father. Whether you are facing ministry burnout or simply addicted to smartphone distractions, this sermon is a vital call to return to the quiet place of prayer.

Join us August 13–15, 2026, on Long Island, New York, for Fellowship Conference New York, hosted by New Hope Community Church in New Hyde Park. For more information and to register for free, visit: https://fcny.illbehonest.com/