The Weekly Teachings from Bristol Hope Assembly in Bristol, PA, United States.
Maranatha An Ancient Greeting
Incarnation series continued
The Incarnation 1
Unity through diversity. Unlocking God's plan through his tribes.
Many societies and cultures have had a code for the warrior. Whether it be the Samurai of Japan, the Spartans of Greece or the Seal Code of the Navy Seals, they all lived by an ethos in life and in the battlefield.In our lives, the war is won by Christ, but battles still rage. What are the essential aspects of our battle code in the Spirit? What are our battle plans for the spiritual war which we may find ourselves?“When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.” Deuteronomy 20:1
Scripture is filled with “misfits”. It is actually quite refreshing. The Father chose orphans, eccentrics, and dreamers all throughout the Older Testament. The Son chose tax collectors, harlots, and zealots and made them men and women with eyes like flint to expand the Gospel. Yet, today, many feel the pressure to conform to a cultural standard when engaging in church community, and also when engaging the lost in the world. We know many things for certain. Jesus often calls the unordinary for His purposes. Sometimes, He calls the ordinary. Regardless of which type of people He calls; we are destined to be “square pegs in a world of round holes.” “But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it.” Numbers 14:24
This week we welcome Jose Diaz back teaching at BHA! Jesus never intended His Church to be a machine based organization but rather an organic, living organism that is apostolic in nature. We will look at several passages in the New Testament that give us insight into the blueprint that Jesus gave us for what and who is His Church. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Join us Sunday as Jonathan Pasquale brings the message. “You will be my witness.”Hebrews 12, Acts 2, Stephen, Paul, Peter… The list is incredible when you think of those “witnesses” who have gone before us. In this hour, I'm reminded of Reinhard Bonnke's words: “Lord, teach me to mind what matters in the end.”I believe there's a call being given to the local church—a call that is both serious and exciting, powerful and reckless, beyond our deepest comprehension yet still within reach. I believe that call is to be a witness. You may not be an evangelist, but there is a cry from Heaven for witnesses to rise in this hour. I want to explore what it means to be a witness and let the true definition of what Christ expected of us be a sobering filter through which we see our lives.
God commanded Israel to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. It is to be a reminder that the Lord delivered them from the Land of Egypt, that they were led by a pillar of fire in the wilderness, and were brought to the Promised Land.How does this biblical feast relate to the modern Believer of Jesus? This week, Pastor David will teach on the meaning of this Feast for modern times.“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” John 7:37
Listen as we host Paul, a beloved guest from Israel. He speaks of many things. The importance of allowing healthy emotions and sharing in the fellowship of Jesus Sufferings. You will be blessed :)
n the 15th chapter of the Gospel of Luke Jesus taught using a story familiar to many of us. It's been dubbed “The Parable of the Prodigal Son” but what if there was a different way to understand this familiar story. What can we glean from the characters in this parable to see the lost return and the dead come alive? Let us examine this scripture and reason together with God. That He may teach a more excellent way to see our loved ones return to the Lord. “For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found…” - Luke 15:24
Days of Awe are fully upon us. The sound of shofars call Israel to repentance and the Day of Atonement occurs for Ancient Israel. The High Priest enters the Holy of Holies, the blood is shed.How do these two biblical holidays relate to New Testament Believers today? How does this relate to an election season in a Constitutional Republic?This Sunday, Pastor David will relate the Biblical Feasts of Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur to what the Lord is saying to His Bride in America in 2024.Romans 13:1: "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God" See less
What happens?When a ministry grows?When there are healings?When there is a movement in the Spirit?When there is new found notoriety?The answer must be Jesus. It is all too common to witness people and ministries take their eyes off of Jesus and place them on ministry, the numbers, or even great signs and wonders.All of history points to Him & The Heavenly Hosts declare His greatness.“Worthy is the Lamb who was slainTo receive power and riches and wisdom,And strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 5: 12 See less
“Teshuvah” a Hebrew word that means ‘to return'. The 40 day season we are currently in (ending with Yom Kippur, October 12th) is traditionally thought of as a ‘season of Teshuvah'. “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. - Hosea 6:1-2 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
The Lord has created seasons in His creation. What does this teach us about our lives and growth in Him? Jesus went through life in a journey of seasons. He was a child, became an adolescent.He even grew in favor before God and man. Let us look to His life and the paradigm of seasons to better understand and live our Christian Walk. "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace" (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
The power of generational impartation and growth is essential. Scripture is clear on the potential for cursing or blessing the next generation. This week, Pastor David will discuss the role and importance of multigenerational connectivity in the Gospel, the receiving of blessings from our fathers and mothers, and the importance of the involvement in the next generation.“Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come. “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel.”” Genesis 49:1-2 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
God made the heavens and the earth and He said it was good. God made man and the Sabbath and He said it was very good.In the days we are living in, the world attempts to make us feel that everything we have, everything we do, is simply not good enough. It is this spirit which robs the Believer from experiencing the fullness of the Joy of the Lord.This Sunday, Pastor David will teach on how we guard ourselves from the spirit of ungratefulness and live in the Joy of the Lord.“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.” Genesis 1:31 See less Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
A radical view: One Priest, Jesus, the Son of God. No longer a separation. No longer the need for any High Priest outside of Jesus.What does this mean in a biblical context? What does this say about a New Testament Believer?This Sunday, Pastor David will teach on the roles of the priestly class in scripture, how this ancient role was and is fulfilled through Jesus, and how we now participate in the Spirit.“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:14-16 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
Editor's Note: This is an extended cut of Sunday service; we experienced a miraculous time of worship after the sermon where a woman was healed of tumors on her spine. if you would like to listen to the whole service check out out YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/cPrIEGl2aW4 This week, Pastor David continues with his discussion on Psalms 1 relating it to “abiding in the vine” of John 15. The trees which abide by the living water have a powerful story and illustration of the power of the Gospel and in taking the Land of Promise! “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:1 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
“Lord, how long shall I cry for help and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?” We've all been here before. We've stood in a place of desperation and exhaustion as we plead with God to deliver us from our trial. Habakkuk knew this feeling well. A man with many questions and challenges, he models for us what it looks like to faithfully “wrestle” with God. In this short book of the minor prophets, we will learn that we are not only invited into this wrestling process, but God desires to meet with us here. This week, join us as Peace Ike dives into the stages of contending with God and emerging with revelation that will serve to deepen our journey with the Lord. Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
salm 1 is a beautiful reminder of the Lord's promises seasoned with bucolic imagery. In the age of transience and speed, let us be encouraged by the faithful steadfastness of the spiritual realities of a tree planted by living waters. As we study, let us learn how to bring forth fruit in its season, and bear leaves even during the seasons of challenge.“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water,That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalms 1:1-3 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
During and after the fire that reveals, it is time to build. The Kingdom seeks for the builders to arise. This week Pastor David discusses the main beams of the Gospel. “And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. 2 Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So he answered, “Go.”” 2 Kings 6 1-2 Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
“After Moses committed murder, he hid in the desert for 40 years. Year 41 came, and God gave Moses a second chance—commissioning him to rescue Israel from slavery in Egypt. After the Exodus, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Year 41 came, and a new generation entered the Promised Land. For 40 days, Goliath bullied and taunted Israel, just begging for someone to come fight him. Day 41 came, and David stepped up and slew the giant. For 40 days, Jonah delivered a message of doom and gloom to the city of Nineveh—that God was going to destroy them because of their wickedness. Day 41 came, and God changed his mind and instead extended mercy because the Ninevites had responded and repented. After being baptized in the Jordan River, Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days and was tempted by the devil. Day 41 came, the devil fled, angels showed up, and Jesus launched his monumental ministry. The pattern is clear. The number 41 represents the dawn of a new day — the hope and promise that if you don't quit, the rain will stop, the giant will fall, and you will enter your “promised land.”” Taken from Chuck E. Tate Bristol Hope Assembly link to giving page: https://bristolhope.com/give/
Guest minister, Pastor Bob Oliver from New Covenant Church in Germantown, PA Gives the word "Fit for the Kingdom" at Bristol Hope Assembly If you'd like to financially partner with what were doing at Bristol Hope you may do so here: https://bristolhope.com/give/
Different translations use different words to translate the Hebrew word that describes what the Lord detests. In some, the English is “haughty eyes”, in others, it is a “proud look”. Yet, the root of them all is the Essence of Pride! Pride is a detestable thing before the Lord. It is what caused Lucifer to fall. It is the sin that attempts to place man above God. Pride is manifested in various ways, and is formed through various experiences. Simply, it is formed when mankind attempts to sit above the Lord in authority. This week, Pastor David will teach on the various shades or forms of pride and how we can resist this human desire. “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs 3:5-6 New King James Version 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [a]direct your paths.
Pastor Jamie Fitt brings the message - Jesus came as a revelation of the heart of the Father. He lived and died to demonstrate the love of God to us in the most tangible way possible. However, before He ascended into heaven, He stated that it was to our advantage that He went away, so that the Holy Spirit could come. The Bible goes on to reveal the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of adoption by which we call out, "Abba, Father."The day of Pentecost marks a new chapter in the unfolding and revealing of the God of love. It isn't just a revealing; it's an invitation into the very being and nature of the God of love, who has come to live in us by the power of His Spirit.John 14:16-18And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you
After making the decision to leave the place of Kadesh Barnea, on needs to now step into the Land of Promise. This week Pastor David will address the spiritual principles to encourage your transformation in “taking the Land.”Yes, there are giants, but the giants lead to your transformation. These insights are to be found from a place of identity before your Father in heaven. Being cageless birds.“David strapped Saul's sword over the armor and tried to walk, but he couldn't, because he wasn't used to wearing them. “I can't fight with all this,” he said to Saul. “I'm not used to it.” So he took it all off.” 1 Samuel 17:38-51
The location of decision. The Israelites are faced with a decision. They press into the Promised Land or they stay in the Wilderness. After forty years, they make it to the Land of Promise. Moses later uses the example of Kadesh Barnea to encourage the people to walk in the promises of the Lord. This week, Pastor David returns to the history of biblical narrative to expound on lessons of decision. How can Kadesh Barnea propel us into the inheritance of the Lord? “We will not return to our homes until every one of the children of Israel has received his inheritance. For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has fallen to us on this eastern side of the Jordan.” Numbers 32:18-19
Belief is a powerful concept in both physical and spiritual practice. Belief will determine how you will act, how one processes the information of everyday life. In our Christian circles, we tend to minimize belief to a singular event: salvation. But belief continues after we come to the cross.This week, Pastor David will teach on revisiting our belief systems and how those paradigms impact the way we see the world and others.“And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.” Acts 16: 30-32
Pentecost: Walking with the Correct Limp Fifty days after the Resurrection, the Gift of the Holy Spirit is imparted to the Believers of the first century. As we prepare our hearts to continually receive a touch of the Spirit's power, we need to guard out hearts to walk with the correct limp. We desire to wrestle with God, like Jacob, and walk with a ‘limp.' Unfortunately, some walk with a ‘limp' which is really church hurt. This trauma can often be handed down knowingly or unknowingly from previous leadership. This Sunday, Pastor David discusses the importance of being empowered by the Spirit and not empowered by the trauma which can trickle down from leaders. “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.” John 16:7-11
We have been redeemed by the “New Adam”—Jesus. Yet, it is common to still view ourselves, one another, and the Lord through the lens of the Curse pronounced after the Fall. This week, Pastor David will teach on how we can live from the place of the “New Adam”. “And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven. As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.” 1 Corinthians 15: 45-49
This Sunday we look forward to receiving the message from our very own, Jonathan Pasquale. “The Seed Never Sees the Petal” It's incredible when one sows kindness to a neighbor. Sowing into the local church serves the community well. In this hour, however, is there a call to sow more? Has God released a kingdom of comfort, or has he invited us to sow our lives to see His son receive the reward of his suffering? Through testimony and scripture, we will explore those who sowed the seed of their lives to see the petals of the kingdom flourish. Acts chapter 7:51-60, Matthew 13:18-23 Jonathan Pasquale
This week Pastor David continues the theme of the Power of the Blood. The Blood of Jesus has provided salvation, but it also provides an entrance to a tribe of people and a community. Unfortunately, the depth of this reality is often overlooked. As the famous theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated: “The person who loves their dream of community will destroy community, but the person who loves those around them will create community.” This week let us learn how the Lord paid the ultimate price for union with Him, but also, community with each other. “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light…” 1 Peter 2:9
Nothing in existence more valuable;Nothing more powerful;The Blood.A single drop takes away sin;The eternal purchase for freedom;The Blood.This Sunday, Pastor David will relate the biblical festival of Passover to the Power of the Blood of the Lamb of God—Jesus. Theologically we may know of the power, but the time has come to apply the blood to our lives!“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7
Join us for our weekly Sunday Service with a special guest speakers.
In the 1960's a famous test was completed using children and marshmallows. Would a child forgo the pleasure of a single marshmallow for the delayed pleasure of two marshmallows?The results of the study were very fascinating and uncovered the spiritual importance of The Will of a human. Biblically speaking, the free will of an individual is one of the greatest gifts the Lord has bestowed about His children. Although, many find free will or choice to be a difficult paradigm that may have assisted in the evil of the world, it is a beautiful and profound gift from the Lord.This week, Pastor David will teach on the power of The Will and how it is to be used as a gift that we can give unto our Father in Heaven. It is the agent of response to the Resurrection.“So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”Now Cain talked with Abel his [f]brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?” And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground.” Genesis 6:4-9
After three years of not being a carpenter, Jesus resumes building. The nails will now hold the Lamb of God onto the wooden scaffold of redemption.This week, join us for the celebration of the Resurrection of Messiah. Before there is a resurrection, there first needs to be a crucifixion. Let us now look through the lens of the cross; let us live with the cross before us.“There are three things that are never satisfied, Four never say, “Enough!”: The grave,The barren womb, The earth that is not satisfied with water—And the fire never says, “Enough!”” Proverbs 30:15-16
Join us Sunday at 10am - This year, Palm Sunday and Purim coincide. These two celebrations speak of the position of the Bride to the Bridegroom. They are both stories of deliverance and redemption. When looking at both biblical stories in conjunction, we can see a reminder of our position for the days in which we are living. Stories of hope, deliverance, redemption and our role as the Body of Messiah. To rejoice in the realities of our salvation! “The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' The King of Israel!”” John 12:12-14
When I was younger, I wish someone would have instructed me in spiritual law. Spiritual laws assist in bringing order and governance to life. God has created certain spiritual laws which can be seen in the physical. The winter will pass; the spring will come. The earth rests, rejuvenates, and brings forth periods of growth—the spring. At times, we may feel that we are struck in a given situation, maybe even stuck in a rut. The Lord says the winter will pass, the springtime will come. This week, Pastor David will speak on one such encouraging Spiritual Law: I=P(rt) “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:7-10
An acorn, quite unpresuming. Yet, it has the potential to become an oak tree. From an oak tree to lumber; from lumber to a ship that sails the world. From a simple acorn, sturdy material to enclose a house that surrounds generations of families.Too often, we think of the immediate, and lose sight of those things which only time can complete. In a culture of the immediate, we forget the diligence and patience that enables an acorn to become the oak.The early followers of Messiah understood the principle of working towards a kingdom that is larger, more powerful than what any individual or generation could create. They understood the principle of the Legacy of Oaks.This week Pastor David will teach on the importance of living and operating through the paradigm of legacy.“Even to them I will give in My house. And within My walls a place and a nameBetter than that of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting nameThat shall not be cut off.” Isaiah 56:5
“Dismantling Destructive Mindsets” with Pastor Josh Ronaldo The Etymology of the word “Dismantle” 1570s, "deprive or strip of fortifications or equipment, raze, destroy, tear down," from French desmanteler "to tear down the walls of a fortress," literally "strip off a cloak," As we continue our series on Deception, we will dig down deeper, a little further below the surface, to take a look at several dysfunctional and destructive mindsets and the thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that are associated with them. In doing so we will learn how to identify, take captive and dismantle them. “For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” - 2 Cor 10:3-5
Pastor Jamie Fitt gives the message: “Offense: Bait of Satan or Tool of God” Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come,” Luke 17:1aJesus warned that offenses would come, but how we respond to them will determine if they are to us the bait of satan or the tool of God. Offense can make us bitter or better and can cement either a victim or victor mindset in us.Many moves of God have been aborted because of offenses that were not properly dealt with. Here at Bristol Hope, as the Lord continues to deepen the communal bonds and prepare us for a greater expression of His presence, stewarding offense will be essential
The Lord is doing an exciting work in our midst and we believe He will continue to pour out His Spirit in greater measures as we approach the spring. History has shown us the usual plans of the enemy. As the Lord begins to do a mighty work, the enemy attempts to bring division, offense, hypocrisy, and the lust of the world. The ministry leadership at BHA believes it is an ideal time to teach on the spirit of deceit and its various manifestations. This is meant to guard us against the fiery darts of the enemy, to pull us closer to the Lord, and to ride ourselves of any deceiving spirits which may try to manipulate or enslave your mind. This will be a three-week sermon series beginning with Pastor Dave and continuing with Pastors Josh and Jamie. “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons…” 1 Timothy 4:1
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