"Use Me: Why I Believe - Testimonies from New Hope” | Rev. Vicki Harrison
This week’s message in our Use Me series, led by Rev. Vicki Harrison, powerfully highlights how God continues to use real, broken people to build His Kingdom. Centered around 2 Corinthians 5:17, we witness four deeply personal testimonies—from Stan Cope, Garnette Stohr, Matt Yeo, and Donna Terrell—who share how Jesus met them in moments of fear, self-doubt, complacency, and helplessness. Their stories reveal a central truth: when we say “yes” to God, He transforms our ordinary lives into vessels for His extraordinary work.
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Worship during our July 7, 2025 "Use Me: Why I Believe" service—celebrating transformation and testimony at New Hope.
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More Sermons in this Series

This week in our Use Me series, Pastor Vicki shares the remarkable story of Mary Magdalene—a woman healed by Jesus, a leader among the disciples, and the first witness to His resurrection. Her story invites all of us to ask: What does God want to do through our brokenness.
Simon Peter was bold, brash, and deeply flawed—and Jesus still called him. In this kickoff to the Use Me series, Pastor Roberto Chaple shows how God works through imperfect people with willing hearts.
Other Sermons from Pastor Vicki
In her message “God Never Said: Follow Your Heart,” Rev. Vicki Harrison (she/her) dismantles the cultural myth that our feelings are always trustworthy.
This week in our Use Me series, Pastor Vicki shares the remarkable story of Mary Magdalene—a woman healed by Jesus, a leader among the disciples, and the first witness to His resurrection. Her story invites all of us to ask: What does God want to do through our brokenness.
Pastor Vicki Harrison shares how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church in Acts 2—and still empowers us today. Discover how the Spirit unifies believers, equips the church with spiritual gifts, fuels worship, and leads the church into mission.
In this message from Pastor Vicki Harrison, explore what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit from the moment you believe. Learn how the Spirit assures, convicts, empowers, and transforms.
Discover the significance of baptism as Pastor Vicki Harrison explores Acts 22:6–16. Learn why baptism is a sacrament, a covenant, and a public declaration of new life in Jesus. What are you waiting for?
How can the church leave a lasting spiritual legacy for the next generation? Listen to Pastor Vicki Harrison and a panel of young parents share insights on parenting, discipleship, and welcoming Millennials back into the fold.
On May 18, 2025, New Hope celebrates Graduation Sunday with a powerful service led by the Next Gen team. Discover what it means to live a life that matters and pass on your faith legacy.
In this opening message of the Faith That Leaves a Legacy series, Pastor Vicki Harrison (she/her) explores how the church can pass on its faith to the next generation. Featuring insight from Miriam Swanson of Fusion USA, this sermon challenges believers to prioritize presence over programs and commit to spiritual investment.
In this sermon from Mark 10:17–27, Rev. Vicki Harrison explores the radical nature of God’s grace and what it really means to be accepted by God—not by earning it, but by receiving it. Watch the message and reflect on what it means to depend fully on Jesus.