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Hope Fellowship Teaching PodcastConspiracy Theories 02: How to Have Spiritual ConversationsIn this message, guest speaker Sean McDowell reminds us that our faith calls us to live differently in a world full of division. Through three practical steps: finding common ground, clarifying differences, and challenging each other toward truth, we discover how to build relationships that honor God and reflect His love.
2025-09-1547 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastConspiracy Theories 01: Having Faith in a Confused WorldWe live in the most informed yet confused generation—where conspiracy theories, false teachings, and spiritual distractions pull us away from what matters most. In this message, John unpacks why sound doctrine matters, how it anchors us in truth, and how we can stay focused on Jesus and the good works He’s called us to.
2025-09-0840 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastBase Camp 04: Press OnIn the final week of our "Base Camp" series, Pastor Zach Wright reminds us what it means to press on in our spiritual journey. We explore how to leave the past behind, stay faithful in daily habits, and keep moving toward the eternal prize God has promised.
2025-09-0235 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastBase Camp 03: Watch for HazardsIn this message, we walk through some of the most common pitfalls that can quietly pull us away from God—things like pride, prayerlessness, bitterness, and neglecting His Word. John teaches us how we can discover how to guard our hearts, stay rooted in Scripture, and live fully surrendered to Jesus.
2025-08-2536 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastBase Camp 02: Gauging Spiritual GrowthDiscover where you are in your spiritual journey as we continue our "Base Camp" series. Delve into the foundation of faith as John guides us through The Six Stages of Spiritual Growth and prompts us to reflect on where we are and how we can grow.
2025-08-1842 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastBase Camp 01: Starting Out StrongJoin us for our new series, "Base Camp," where we'll explore the essential tenets of Christianity. In this message, John explains the importance of Hope's mission - to invite everyone to follow Jesus and help them move towards the center of God's purpose for their lives.
2025-08-1144 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 10: Spiritual Formation/TransformationJoin us as we finish our summer series "The Bible for Regular People." Throughout the series, we have explored all of the aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, reminding us that these virtues are the outcome of our submission to God’s Spirit within us.
2025-08-0442 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 09: Self-ControlJoin us as we explore the last of the Fruit of the Spirit in our series, "The Bible for Regular People." Self-control can be challenging, but it is necessary for our personal and spiritual growth. When we practice the discipline of denying our sinful nature, we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives in powerful ways.
2025-07-2840 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 08: FaithfulnessJoin us for another week of diving into the Fruit of the Spirit! In this message, Lead Care & Support Pastor Broc Jahnke discusses faithfulness and provides practical ways we can remind ourselves of God's enduring faithfulness.
2025-07-2138 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 07: GentlenessJoin us as we continue diving into the Fruit of the Spirit! This week, we are exploring gentleness. When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us, it produces gentleness in our hearts that enables us to have a positive influence for His Kingdom.
2025-07-1441 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 06: GoodnessJoin us as we continue diving into the Fruit of the Spirit! Over the weekend, John reminded us that goodness comes from a good heart. As Christ followers, we are called to fill our hearts with good things, guard our hearts from sin, and share the love and goodness of the Lord with those around us.
2025-07-0730 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 05: KindnessThis week, we are looking at the areas of our heart that we need to surrender to the Lord for the Holy Spirit to produce kindness within us. Kindness flows from the very heart of God, inspiring us to share His love in our communities.
2025-06-3037 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 04: PeaceThis past weekend, we continued our series that focuses on the Fruit of the Spirit, and looked at how the Holy Spirit can produce an indescribable peace in our lives that will sustain us through the inevitable challenges we will face in this world.
2025-06-2336 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 03: PatienceJoin us as we continue to explore the Fruit of the Spirit in our series The Bible for Regular People. To produce patience in our lives, we must develop the emotional discipline of restraint. When we do, we build trust in our relationships.
2025-06-1642 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 02: JoyJoin us as we explore the Fruit of the Spirit in our series The Bible for Regular People. To produce good fruit in our lives, we must partner with the Holy Spirit and turn away from our desires that oppose God's will. When we surrender our will, the Holy Spirit gives us the ability to choose joy in every circumstance.
2025-06-0941 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible for Regular People 01: LoveJoin us as we start our summer series, The Bible for Ordinary People, where we will explore all the characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Eric dives into the importance of abiding in God's love.
2025-06-0235 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastExtra Ordinary 05: WitnessJoin us as we finish our series Extra Ordinary. In this message, Pastor Mary speaks on the importance of being empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a witness for Jesus.
2025-05-2731 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastExtra Ordinary 04: PurposeYou are not an accident. God made you ON purpose FOR a purpose. Join us as we continue our series Extra Ordinary. In this message, John unpacks ways you can walk in the purpose God has for you.
2025-05-1933 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastExtra Ordinary 03: HumilityWe celebrated this Mother's Day with guest speaker Andrea Lathrop! In her message, she reminds us that humility is not weak; it requires strength to let go of our own ways and make space for God to move in our lives.
2025-05-1237 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastExtra Ordinary 02: GivingJoin us as we continue the series Extra Ordinary. Many people have been hurt by the church, especially when it comes to money. This message reminds us that generosity isn't about the person on the platform—it's about the posture of our own hearts.
2025-05-0544 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastExtra Ordinary 01: Self-RighteousnessJoin us for the first message in our new series "Extra Ordinary." As believers, we are called to live differently from the world, but our pride gets in the way. Whether we identify more with the sinner or the saint, each of us must ask: Am I living my way or God's way?
2025-04-2840 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastEaster at Hope | Who is This Man?Join us as we celebrate the life-changing story behind Easter. This message by Pastor John McKinzie reminds us that Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Through His resurrection, we are offered peace, joy, and freedom.
2025-04-2121 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 06: People and Palms | Palm SundayJoin us as we finish our series I Shall Not Want. In this message, Pastor John McKinzie discusses the importance of living a life of worship. Worship is not constrained to the walls of a church or lyrics and melody - worship is how we are to live as Christ-followers.
2025-04-1433 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 05: Jesus Raises LazarusJoin us as we continue the series I Shall Not Want. In this message, Pastor Zach Wright reminds us how Jesus walks with us in our pain and has power over death.
2025-04-0735 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 04: Man Born BlindJoin us as we continue the series I Shall Not Want. In this message, we will unpack the story of the man who said, 'I was blind, but now I see' after an encounter with Jesus.
2025-03-3144 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 03: The Woman at the WellOften in life, it can feel as though God cannot see what you're going through, and even if He did, He wouldn't like what He would find. In this message, we learn that this is far from the truth. Join us as we reflect on Jesus meeting with the woman at the well.
2025-03-2438 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 02: Bread of LifeIn this message, we learn how God is our life source! No matter what difficulties we are facing, we can learn to trust God as our provider and follow Him with faith and trust instead of suspicion.
2025-03-1745 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Shall Not Want 01: Spiritual RoadmapIn the first week of our new series, "I Shall Not Want," you will learn key insights to help you navigate your spiritual journey. These include following God, managing distractions in your faith, and recommitting to the vision God has for your life.
2025-03-1243 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastFamily Matters 04: You Have QuestionsThis week, we finish off our series "Family Matters" by answering your questions! Pastor John and Pastor Broc walk us through how to honor God in all of our relationships. They focus on marriage and families, reminding us how discipleship starts in the home. Join us to receive practical advice on seeking relational peace with those around us.
2025-03-0344 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastFamily Matters 03: Raising KidsThis week in our series "Family Matters," we focused on discipleship, discipline, and direction in parenting. We were reminded that the most important role of a parent is to disciple their children in faith, starting at home. As parents, we are called to lead our children towards a Christ-centered life.
2025-03-0335 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastFamily Matters 02: Forgiving Past HurtsIn the second week of our series "Family Matters," Elyse Mahan joined us to explore the story of Jacob and Esau. Elyse emphasized that while your past may not be your fault, your freedom is your responsibility. We highlighted the importance of releasing resentment, choosing forgiveness, and embracing God’s grace to walk in true freedom. As we learn to break free from the chains of the past, we can step into the future God has prepared for us.
2025-02-1835 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastFamily Matters 01: Off The RocksIn the first week of our new sermon series, Family Matters, we dove into the challenges of maintaining a healthy, long-lasting marriage. We explored the importance of awareness of the enemy’s tactics, recognizing natural traps, and developing healthy spiritual and relational habits. We emphasized the need for constant growth, forgiveness, and love to protect and strengthen marriages through life's difficulties. Join us in learning how to overcome obstacles and build a stronger foundation for your family’s future.
2025-02-1036 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastEkklesia 03: A Church of CompassionThis week in our series "Ekklesia," we explore God's heart of compassion as revealed throughout scripture. We see that God is slow to anger, rich in love, and full of mercy. Jesus demonstrated this compassion through His love for sinners, the weak, those in need, and the marginalized. His actions set the standard for how we, as the church, should respond to a hurting world. We were challenged to reflect Christ's love in every interaction and be a church known for its compassion. Join us as we dive into the power of God’s unfailing love and the call to...
2025-02-0341 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastEkklesia 02: A Church of CommunityDuring the second week in our Series "Ekklesia," we talked about the importance of community and fellowship, drawing inspiration from the early church as depicted in Acts 2:42-47. We were encouraged to engage in community through participation in group activities, shared interests, and dedicated prayer, mirroring the early church's devotion to teachings, mutual support, and joyful generosity. When we commit to following Jesus' teachings and live out our faith in supportive and connected fellowship, we can deepen our relationship with God and others.
2025-01-2737 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastEkklesia 01: Upon This RockIn week one of our new series, “Ekklesia," we explored the foundation of the church as a community of Jesus' followers dedicated to worship, teaching, fellowship, and mission. We reflected on the early church’s imperfections and challenges. Despite these challenges, we saw that God can work through any church's flaws. We were challenged to be bold, powerful witnesses of Jesus’ message through both words and actions by living our lives with integrity, humility, and unity - so that all people will come to know Jesus.
2025-01-2238 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastHope's 25th Birthday Celebration!It's Hope's 25th Birthday - and we have so much to be thankful for! This weekend, we took a look back on where Hope started, reflected on all that God has done over the past 25 years, and now we look forward to all that God has for us. From the beginning, we have trusted that God has a plan, and His plan is good - and we are continuing to raise our hands, saying, "Here I am. Send me!"
2025-01-1930 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastA New BeginningIn this sermon, we reflect on our spiritual journey and the importance of self-examination. Inspired by Paul's letters to the Corinthians, we explore themes of faith, spiritual growth, and personal introspection as we enter a new year. As we start this year, let's test our faith and determine where we are spiritually and where we want to be.
2025-01-1943 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe EucharistIn this week’s message, we talked about the significance of the Lord's Supper. As we remember Jesus' sacrifice, we can reflect on our own lives, renew our unity in the body of Christ, and look forward to our eternal reward. Communion is a time of remembrance, reflection, renewal, and anticipation of future blessings.
2025-01-1909 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Love Christmas 04: Christmas EveDuring our special Christmas Eve services, we talked about the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth. Despite being born in humble circumstances in Bethlehem, Jesus was a light in the darkness, offering peace and guidance amidst life's challenges. Jesus is our guiding light, and he is inviting us to return to him, where love and grace abound.
2025-01-1919 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Love Christmas 03: WorshipThis week's Advent focus is on the Magi, who embarked on a journey to worship Jesus, symbolizing a spiritual journey of discovery and surrender. Through this story, we see that worship is a lifestyle that requires offering our lives fully to God and aligning personal plans with His will. As we walk through the journey of worship - in discovery, treasure, and humility—we can engage deeply and humbly in worship.
2024-12-1831 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Love Christmas 02: WonderDuring our second week of Advent, we read in Luke Chapter 2 about how the shepherds in the field were the first to hear about the birth of Jesus from angels. Ordinary, marginalized people were chosen to be the first to receive the news of the Messiah's arrival in Bethlehem. As we talked about the wonder and awe that the shepherds must have experienced, we were challenged to share the joy and wonder of our faith with others through personal stories, the way we live, and inviting others to experience the good news.
2024-12-0933 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Love Christmas 01: WillingIn this sermon, we kick off the Advent season with a message that focuses on the concept of being "willing." Pastor John highlights the story of Mary and Joseph as examples of having hearts sensitive to God's call and willing to do difficult things. He walks us through three key points: willingness is birthed from a heart sensitive toward the Lord, believers can do difficult things when following God's plan, and obedience is required to fulfill God's purpose.
2024-12-0235 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastUpside Down 04: Strength in WeaknessTo wrap up our Upside Down series, Pastor Zach explores the concept of "strength in weakness" through the apostle Paul's writings, arguing that acknowledging and surrendering our weaknesses to God can lead to true strength. He shares his personal story, emphasizing that admitting we are not enough allows God's power to work through us, which is a key principle of the "upside-down" kingdom of God.
2024-11-2533 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastUpside Down 03: GenerosityIn this message, Pastor John teaches about how generosity is a fundamental aspect of Christian living that often goes against our natural human tendencies. He explains that generosity is important for three main reasons: it guards our hearts from materialism, it helps people in need, and it makes the Great Commission possible. He emphasizes that in the New Testament, giving should come from a cheerful heart and a place of "want to" rather than "have to."
2024-11-1838 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastUpside Down 02: Blessed When PoorIn this message, Pastor Eric emphasizes that true happiness comes from recognizing our spiritual poverty and complete dependence on God, not from our circumstances or possessions. We are encouraged to embrace our need for God daily and to put Jesus' teachings into practice, as this is the foundation for experiencing the abundant life He offers.
2024-11-1133 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastUpside Down 01: The KingdomIn this message, we discuss how the kingdom of God that Jesus taught us about is an "upside down" kingdom that is not of this world. It presents the kingdom as an invitation to start over and be "born again," living a different way from the values and priorities of this world, focusing on goodness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit rather than worldly desires and power.
2024-11-0432 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastDecisions, Decisions 03: Choose PrayerThis message focuses on prayer as one of the key elements for making wise decisions. John breaks down prayer into four main components: how we pray, why we pray, what we pray, and where we pray. He emphasizes that prayer is accessible to everyone and doesn't require perfection or formality.
2024-10-2837 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastDecisions, Decisions 02: Choose CounselThis message focuses on the importance of choosing the right counsel when making wise decisions, emphasizing two key sources of counsel: Scripture and trusted advisers. John stresses that basing one's life on God's Word provides a solid foundation for decision-making while surrounding oneself with wise, trustworthy people can provide valuable guidance.
2024-10-2137 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastDecisions, Decisions 01: Choose WisdomIn this message, John emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God in decision-making. He highlights that unwise decisions can have long-lasting impacts on our lives. To make wise decisions, we are encouraged to ask God for wisdom, ensure our faith is solely in Him, and maintain an undivided commitment to Him. By doing so, we align our choices with God's will, which is inherently pure and good.
2024-10-1438 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible For Regular People 04: ResponsesThis message focuses on embracing and applying the teachings from the Book of Colossians by responding intentionally through four key areas: prayer, lifestyle, words, and community. Pastor Zach encourages us to integrate these responses by being people of prayer, living wisely, speaking with grace, and participating in community, ultimately allowing the Holy Spirit to guide actions and deepen our relationships with Jesus.
2024-10-0735 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible For Regular People 03: RenewedIn this message, we look at Colossians 3, which focuses on the concept of renewal. Pastor John emphasizes the transformative journey of shedding our old sinful nature and putting on a new nature through the Holy Spirit. Key points include focusing on eternal matters rather than temporary earthly concerns, actively working to shed sinful behaviors, and allowing our new nature—characterized by love, mercy, and forgiveness—to become evident in our lives.
2024-09-3042 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible For Regular People 02: RulesThis message focuses on the role of rules in Christianity. Pastor John emphasizes that while rules aren't inherently bad, they don't make us right with God or help us conquer sin - only faith in Jesus does that. He encourages listeners to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus rather than relying on rule-keeping, stating that true obedience and righteous living flow from a heart devoted to Christ.
2024-09-2336 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Bible For Regular People 01: ReconciledThis message focuses on chapter 1 of the book of Colossians, emphasizing the concept of reconciliation through Jesus Christ. Pastor John highlights five key aspects of reconciliation: purposeful identity, love for God's people, confident hope, changed lives, and love for others. He encourages believers to surrender any sinful nature and embrace the fruits of the Spirit while also inviting non-believers to be reconciled with God through faith in Jesus.
2024-09-1639 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastOperation 04: The Unified ChurchIn this message on the Unified church, we discussed three key areas where Christians should be unified: our understanding of Jesus, our commitment to the mission of spreading the Gospel, and our practice of love for one another. While Christians may disagree on various secondary issues, these core aspects should not be compromised. We need to prioritize unity grounded in love. This type of unity powerfully demonstrates Christ to non-believers and can transform our communities.
2024-09-0339 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastOperation 03: The Hands and Feet (The Compassionate Church)This message focuses on the theme of compassion in the church. Pastor John talks about what it looks like to have compassion for the hurting, compassion for prodigals, and compassion for the world. He urges us to create a margin in our lives to help others, to welcome back those who have strayed with open arms, and to view the world with the same compassion that Jesus had.
2024-08-2644 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastOperation 02: The Head and Heart (The Healthy Church)This message discusses what makes a healthy church, focusing on three key areas based on Jesus' messages to churches in Revelation. Pastor John emphasizes the importance of maintaining passion and love for Jesus (not losing one's "first love"), avoiding permissive teaching that condones sin, and guarding against complacency and pride. Throughout, he stresses the need for repentance in these areas to cultivate a truly healthy church.
2024-08-1939 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastOperation 01: The Body of Christ (The Prevailing Church)In this message, Pastor John explains that a prevailing church is devoted to spiritual growth and fellowship, cares for its members, and demonstrates maturity through unity and love. He challenges us to consider our level of involvement in the church and whether we are willing to move closer to the center of church life while acknowledging that church involvement can sometimes be messy and painful.
2024-08-1244 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastDeep End 02: Relational DepthIn this message, our Online Campus Pastor, Mary Solis, focuses on the importance of deep relationships with others as part of our faith journey. She explains that God not only commands us to love others, but also designed us for meaningful relationships and has a purpose for us in connecting deeply with people. She encourages listeners to open up their lives to God first and then gradually to others, offering practical steps for building community within the church and beyond.
2024-08-0529 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastDeep End 01: Spiritual DepthIn this message, Pastor Eric encourages us to move into a deeper, more committed relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes that following Jesus is for everyone and requires intentionality, particularly in spending regular time alone with God. The reward for following Jesus deeply is Jesus himself and the abundant life He offers, beyond just belief to a transformed way of living.
2024-07-2939 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 10: Do Not CovetIn this message, we discussed the tenth commandment - "Do not covet." We explored how coveting affects relationships with others, ourselves, and God. We learned the importance of contentment, wisdom, and finding satisfaction in God rather than worldly possessions or comparisons to others. We should trust in God's provision and avoid jealousy and envy by focusing on our own spiritual growth and relationship with God rather than comparing ourselves to others.
2024-07-2236 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 09: Do Not Bear False WitnessThis message focuses on the ninth commandment and expands on the importance of using words to build others up rather than tear them down. Pastor Broc shares some of his personal struggles and outlines his steps to improve, including seeking counseling, dealing with root issues, finding a supportive community, and creating space for God to work on his soul. The sermon reminds us that uplifting speech can help others recognize their inherent worth as beings created in God's image.
2024-07-1542 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 08: Do Not StealIn this message, we unpack the eighth commandment: "Do not steal." Pastor John explains that stealing is not just about taking physical objects but stems from deeper heart issues of greed and fear. He emphasizes that the only remedy for these heart issues is surrendering to Jesus, cultivating contentment, gratitude, and generosity, and trusting God to provide rather than relying on our own efforts or possessions.
2024-07-0831 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 07: Do Not Commit AdulteryThis message unpacks the seventh commandment: "You must not commit adultery." We explore Jesus' teachings on faithfulness and purity of heart, emphasizing that unfaithfulness starts in the heart and that God's design for relationships is greater than our desires. Pastor Eric stresses the importance of fleeing temptation and pursuing righteousness while highlighting Christ's constant faithfulness to us despite our shortcomings.
2024-07-0139 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 06: Do Not Kill (Hate)In this message, we explore the deeper meaning of the sixth commandment, "Do not murder," by examining Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5. Pastor John explains that this commandment goes beyond physical murder to encompass anger in our hearts, harsh words, and vengeful actions toward others. He emphasizes that as Christians, we should examine our hearts, adjust our behavior, and practice forgiveness in order to truly live out this commandment in our relationships.
2024-06-2436 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 05: Honor Your Father and MotherIn this message, we celebrate Father's Day by unpacking the 5th Commandment, which says to honor our father and mother. We discuss what a father needs, focusing on honor, respect, care, prayer, and grace. We also acknowledge that while not everyone had a great father figure, forgiveness and grace can free us from bitterness and open doors for healing.
2024-06-1735 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 04: Remember the Sabbath and Keep it HolyThis message emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath rest, not as a legalistic obligation but as a principle for maintaining a sustainable and healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Pastor John challenges us to evaluate if we are living over-scheduled and stressed lives and encourages us to be willing to slow down, dwell in God's rest, and for non-believers, to find true rest in Jesus Christ.
2024-06-1036 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 03: Do Not Take The Lord's Name in VainIn this message, Pastor Zach walks us through the Third Commandment, "Do not take the Lord's name in vain," emphasizing that it means more than just avoiding profanity. It calls Christians to bear God's name well by living in a way that glorifies and represents Him to others. He further explains that bearing God's name involves living an "unusual" life of love, integrity, justice, and holiness that stands out from the world around us.
2024-06-0334 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 02: No Graven ImagesIn this message, we unpack the Second Commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol." Pastor Robert emphasizes that this commandment is about more than just physical idols. He highlights that idolatry can also present itself in other ways - getting impatient with God's process, making good things required rather than following God's guidance, and adding man-made rules or requirements to the worship of God. We are challenged to examine our lives for areas where we may be exhibiting these symptoms of idolatry and realign our focus on loving God and others, rather than following a checklist mentality.
2024-05-2842 minHope Fellowship Teaching Podcast10 Commandments 01: No Other GodsIn today's message, we talk about the First Commandment - "You shall have no other gods before me", and how we often put things like money and ourselves (our desires, careers, etc.) before God in our lives. Pastor John emphasizes that the Ten Commandments are not just rules, but guidelines for how to love God and love others, which Jesus summarized as the greatest commandments.
2024-05-2036 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastMother's Day Weekend 2024We celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a message encouraging us to honor, respect, care for, and show grace toward the mother figures in our lives.
2024-05-1337 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastServe/Compassion WeekendIn this message, John sits down with Outreach Pastor, Launa Vaughn, to discuss Hope Fellowship's missions and outreach efforts both locally and globally. They talk about the impact of child sponsorship through organizations like Compassion International, with guest speaker Owen sharing his powerful story of how being sponsored as a child in Kenya changed his life.
2024-05-0637 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWhen The World Breaks 04: Paul in PrisonIn this message, we discuss how to respond when facing challenges and difficulties in life, using the example of the apostle Paul, who endured many hardships while preaching the gospel. We are encouraged to focus on God's strength in our weakness, attach purpose and perspective to our struggles, and fix our gaze on eternal things rather than temporary troubles.
2024-04-2933 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWhen The World Breaks 03: Mental Health with Toby SloughIn this message, Toby Slough walks us through how to find freedom from life's struggles by embracing change. He shares his personal story with us and emphasizes that lasting change takes time, requires understanding one's true identity in Christ, and involves taking small steps rather than waiting for an instantaneous transformation. We learn that Jesus offers freedom amid trials and that we must actively participate in the process of change.
2024-04-2237 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWhen The World Breaks 02: JobIn this message, we learn that the depth of our relationship with God determines the depth of our endurance and faith when facing difficult situations where it feels like our world is falling apart. Through the story of Job, we see that trusting in God's plan, even when we don't understand it, is the path to being restored and blessed.
2024-04-1533 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWhen The World Breaks 01: Mike Martin's StoryIn this message, Pastor Mike Martin shares his personal story with us and gives insight on how to navigate difficult seasons and challenges in life. He emphasizes the importance of community, prayer, and finding strength in God's promises during times of grief and suffering.
2024-04-0836 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWho Is Jesus 05: Jesus the Answer (Easter 2024)In this Easter message, we talk about how Jesus is the answer; He is the answer to finding peace, healing, purpose, overcoming sin, and conquering death. Pastor John challenges believers to truly live what they believe and invites non-believers to a life with Jesus by acknowledging that Jesus died and rose again to provide new life.
2024-04-0122 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWho Is Jesus 04: Jesus the KingJesus is a different kind of king, building a different kind of kingdom. The way of Jesus' kingdom is counter-cultural - embracing humility, servanthood, and sacrifice rather than grasping for power and position. As followers of Jesus, we are called to have the same attitude and represent his kingdom in how we live our lives.
2024-03-2538 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWho Is Jesus 03: Was Jesus a Liar or Lord?In this message, we seek the answer to whether Jesus was Lord or a liar. Jesus taught with great authority and wisdom that amazed people. The sermon argues that we should not just trust Jesus for our eternal destiny but also accept his teachings and make him the Lord and guide over how we live our daily lives. It presents evidence for why Jesus can be trusted, including his miraculous deeds, and brilliant teachings that attracted multitudes.
2024-03-1829 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWho Is Jesus 02: Jesus the Historical FigureIn this message, we examine the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus, citing numerous secular and non-Christian sources from the 1st-3rd centuries AD. While Jesus' existence is well-attested, the main issue was with his claims. Was Jesus just another historical figure, or was he who he claimed to be - the son of God?
2024-03-1136 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastWho Is Jesus 01: Jesus the TeacherThis message focuses on Jesus as a teacher, specifically addressing his teachings on greed. The main text we covered was from Luke 12, where Jesus warns against greed and calls his followers to prioritize God's kingdom over accumulating possessions. The message highlighted three symptoms of greed and encouraged us to seek God's kingdom first and practice generosity. We learned that true security and fulfillment come from obedience to God rather than chasing after wealth and possessions.
2024-03-0440 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastCommitted 04: Committed to ForgivenessWhen you say “I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime and dream of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. It’s easy for that commitment to fade. In “Committed,” we will share four key commitments that every marriage and relationship needs to have to last.
2024-02-2641 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastCommitted 03: Committed to Understand our Deepest NeedsWhen you say “I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime and dream of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. It’s easy for that commitment to fade. In “Committed,” we will share four key commitments that every marriage and relationship needs to have to last.
2024-02-1931 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastCommitted 02: Committed to a Healthy MarriageWhen you say “I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime and dream of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. It’s easy for that commitment to fade. In “Committed,” we will share four key commitments that every marriage and relationship needs to have to last.
2024-02-1239 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastCommitted 01: Committed to JesusWhen you say “I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime and dream of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. It’s easy for that commitment to fade. In “Committed,” we will share four key commitments that every marriage and relationship needs to have to last.
2024-02-0641 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastHello, My Name Is 04: Simon to PeterIn this series, we will take an inside look at different characters in the Bible that God gave new names and new purposes and the significance of their names before and after. This series reminds us as Christ followers that the Lord’s plans are always greater, even when there are unexpected twists and turns along the way.
2024-01-2936 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastHello, My Name Is 03: Jacob to IsraelIn this series, we will take an inside look at different characters in the Bible that God gave new names and new purposes and the significance of their names before and after. This series reminds us as Christ followers that the Lord’s plans are always greater, even when there are unexpected twists and turns along the way.
2024-01-2242 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastHello, My Name Is 02: Naomi to MaraIn this series, we will take an inside look at different characters in the Bible that God gave new names and new purposes and the significance of their names before and after. This series reminds us as Christ followers that the Lord’s plans are always greater, even when there are unexpected twists and turns along the way.
2024-01-1539 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastHello, My Name Is 01: Abram to AbrahamIn this series, we will take an inside look at different characters in the Bible that God gave new names and new purposes and the significance of their names before and after. This series reminds us as Christ followers that the Lord’s plans are always greater, even when there are unexpected twists and turns along the way.
2024-01-0837 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastNew Years Eve 2023We kick off the new year with a message from our Executive Pastor, Angela Linz, talking about the goodness of God.
2024-01-0224 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastChristmas at Hope 2023In today's message, we are reminded of why God gave us the gift of Jesus - because He loves us. We will dive into the Christmas story together as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
2023-12-2621 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Hate Christmas 04: Advent - KindnessBy mid-December, too many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols, the parties, the decorations, and our tree is already starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for wasn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new this Christmas as we dive into Advent themes of the season.
2023-12-1844 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Hate Christmas 03: Advent - JoyBy mid-December, too many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols, the parties, the decorations, and our tree is already starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for wasn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new this Christmas as we dive into Advent themes of the season.
2023-12-1138 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Hate Christmas 02: Advent - HopeBy mid-December, too many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols, the parties, the decorations, and our tree is already starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for wasn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new this Christmas as we dive into Advent themes of the season.
2023-12-0441 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastI Hate Christmas 01: Advent - PatienceBy mid-December, too many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols, the parties, the decorations, and our tree is already starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for wasn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new this Christmas as we dive into Advent themes of the season.
2023-11-2742 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Power Of 02: WordsThe Bible seems to mention the overwhelming power of two things in our lives: money and words. What does it mean for money to have the power over us? Is it actually possible to serve money instead of God? The Bible says that the tongue has the power of life and death. Is that actually true? In “The Power of _____,” we tackle the power of money and our words.
2023-11-2032 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastThe Power Of 01: StewardshipThe Bible seems to mention the overwhelming power of two things in our lives: money and words. What does it mean for money to have the power over us? Is it actually possible to serve money instead of God? The Bible says that the tongue has the power of life and death. Is that actually true? In “The Power of _____,” we tackle the power of money and our words.
2023-11-1334 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastJesus Centered 04: PeopleInstead of Jesus being the center of our faith, we tend to elevate some particular doctrine, religious rules, regulations, or even the Bible to the position reserved solely for Jesus. What would it look like for Jesus to be the center of everything we know, and how would that transform who we are?
2023-10-3035 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastJesus Centered 03: MissionInstead of Jesus being the center of our faith, we tend to elevate some particular doctrine, religious rules, regulations, or even the Bible to the position reserved solely for Jesus. What would it look like for Jesus to be the center of everything we know, and how would that transform who we are?
2023-10-2341 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastJesus Centered 02: LivingInstead of Jesus being the center of our faith, we tend to elevate some particular doctrine, religious rules, regulations, or even the Bible to the position reserved solely for Jesus. What would it look like for Jesus to be the center of everything we know, and how would that transform who we are?
2023-10-1642 minHope Fellowship Teaching PodcastJesus Centered 01: BeliefInstead of Jesus being the center of our faith, we tend to elevate some particular doctrine, religious rules, regulations, or even the Bible to the position reserved solely for Jesus. What would it look like for Jesus to be the center of everything we know, and how would that transform who we are?
2023-10-0234 min