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Send us a textIn the final chapter of Dallas Willards book "The Scandal of the Kingdom," We discover the Samaritan that helps his neighbor. Join Sean and John as they finish this series. You can also catch us at https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy

Send us a textPersistence - the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult. This is a quality that God has asked of us when it come to forgiveness, service, prayer and humility. In Part 8 of this series, John and Sean discuss Chapter 15 of "the Scandal of the Kingdom" written by Dallas Willard. You can also watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy 

Send us a textHas anyone ever told you that as a Christian, it is OK to have stuff? Is the grass really greener on the other side? Does your stuff or your occupation define you? In this episode Sean and John take a look at Chapter 13, What is your Life? In Dallas Willards' book "The Scandal of the Kingdom." You can also watch the recording of this episode and the entire series on https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy

Send us a textI don't know which is harder forgiving someone seven time seventy or truly accepting that forgiveness. In this episode, John and Sean covers chapters Ten and Eleven of "The Scandal of  the Kingdom" by Dallas Willard. You can also watch the  recoding of this episode on https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy 

Send us a textTrivia question for all, Who was the High Priest at the time that certified Jesus to deliver His ministry? Join Sean and John as they breakdown chapters eight and nine in the book by Dallas Willard "The Scandal of the Kingdom." In this episode they will cover by what authority we have to speak for and with God, as well as, being lost and then found. You can also watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy/videos

Send us a textAs we work side by side, Worship side by side and live our daily lives side by side, Jesus tells us in His parable about the wheat and tares, that is not our responsibility to do the separation. This is a foreshadow the the Great Judgment to come. Join John and Sean as they continue to look through the book by Dallas Willard "The Scandal of the Kingdom" chapters Six and Seven. You can also now watch us on: https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy

Send us a textAs a Gardner your kingdom is your garden and when you plant a tomato seed you expect a tomato to grow. When it comes to the Kingdom of God's garden, He is the Master Gardner and only He knows the type of seed he has planted in you and me.  John and Sean continue this series looking in Dallas Willards' book 'The Scandal  of the Kingdom." This episode they take a deeper dive dive into Chapters Five and Six. https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy

Send us a textOn Sunday mornings at Hope Church Johnny is teaching a series called Kingdom Values, which is a series inspired by The Scandal of the Kingdom by Dallas Willard. Johnny and Sean are doing something different with this podcast series where they are sharing highlights from Dallas‘s book instead of unpacking the Sunday morning messages. This episode will cover Chapters 1-3. https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy 

Send us a textWhat did Jesus Say to the seven churches in the book of Revelation? Was He really talking to the Churches or was He really talking to those that make up the churches? We today make up the church and that is these letters are even more relevant to us today. In this episode, John and Sean summarizes this Sermon Series "What the Spirit Says" https://www.youtube.com/@hopechurchindy

Send us a textWe continue our series looking at the letters to the seven churches in Chapter 2 in the book of Revelation. John and Sean are pleased to have Steve Zimmerly join us during the episode. We are pleased to announce that you can also catch us on YouTube as well just search  @hopechurchindy

Send us a textI went to Church (Check) I volunteered at the food pantry (Check) I was kind to almost everyone (Check) Welcome to the church in Ephesus. Jesus tells them them that they are doing a great job at what they are doing. However, they are forgetting the most important thing, Their first love. Join John and Sean as they continue the Series "Whoever has Ear" a look at the letters to the churches in the book of Revelation. https://www.hopecov.org/

Send us a textWe kickoff 2025 with a new series "whoever has Ears" based on Revelation Ch 3 verse 13. In this episode John and Sean gives an overview of what will be covered over the next few weeks, the letters written to the early churches in Revelation. https://www.hopecov.org/

Send us a textWhen we first began our Road Trip, Paul reminded us that the only way to fulfil God's commandments is with God, not on our own. God has given us His word to follow, His Son as an example. The whole bible, not a verse here and there to pick and chose what fits our needs or worldly beliefs, was written to teach us and to give us endurance and more importantly give us hope. John and Sean concludes their Road Trip through Paul's book of Romans, by looking into Chapters 15 and 16.

Send us a textBeing a Christ Follower is hard enough, we need to be an encourager of the faith not a stumbling block. In this episode, John and Sean continue their Road Trip through Paul's writing of Romans Chapter 14. "For we don't live for ourselves or die for ourselves."

Send us a textDo you truly believe that God is in control? During a time of elections Paul reminds us that "all authority comes from GOD and those placed in position of authority have been placed there by God.' So how do we go on if our worldly political party won or didn't win. Join Sean and John as they continue their Road Trip through the book of Romans  This episode cover Chapter 13, which reminds us we don't serve an elephant or a donkey, we serve the Lamb.

Send us a textPrevious roads have been Seeing who God is and what God has done for us, then we merged onto the road of we cannot do this on our own. Now it is time for our journey to merge onto the road to who we are and what we are to do. So, Buckle up and join Sean and John, as they go through Chapter 12 of the book of Romans.

Keep our eye on the prize! For God, His prize is everyone of his children. God choose the Abraham too be the earthly father of all Nations, but just like all earthly children, some heads or hearts can be quite difficult. We decide to take the easy path because let's face it, they call it easy for a reason. Despite that. God still has His eye on His Prize. This is why Paul tells in Chapter 11 in his letter to the church in Rome, that we are called to deliver the Good News to everyone and i mean everyone, both Jews and Gentiles. John and Sean continue their Road Trip through the book Romans and in this episode chapter 11.

Paul tells us that his heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief for his people and he would give up his life and be cut off from Christ if that would save them. The day you accepted God as your Lord and Savior you accepted His call to share the Good News. Join John and Sean as they continue on their "Road Trip" through the book of Romans. 

God's SPIRIT is ALIVE in you. This episode was recorded LIVE at HOPE Church. John and Sean continued this series called "Road Trip" by talking about Romans Chapter 8. You can also watch it on https://www.facebook.com/hopechurchindy

You did not miss an episode. Since Pastor Johnny covered Chapter 6 in his message, We decided to cover Chapter 7 on this episode. You can hear all of the messages from Hope Covenant Church  (@ Hopecov.org ) Paul reveals the true hero throughout the bible in Chapter 7. Too many times we place the Apostle's on a pedestals when in reality they are just as flawed as we are. Paul tells us that He is a slave to sin. "I want to do what is right, but I can't" Join John and Sean as we continue in this series called "Road Trip."

Who I was and Who I am is all because of two people that walked on this earth. I was a slave to sin because of Adam and now I have hope because of Jesus Christ. Join John and Sean as we continue our Road Trip through the book of Romans in Chapter 5.

What did you do today to earn your way into heaven? Paul reminds us in Romans Chapter 4, that the only way we will be found righteous is not by what we do or by what we say or what ritual we follow. We will be found righteous by our FAITH in GOD and FAITH alone. Join John and Sean on the Road Trip to Rome.

God gave us the law so we would come to understand that the only way to fulfil His law is with Him.  Join John and Sean as they continue their Road Trip to Rome as they take a look at Paul's writings in Chapter 3 of the book of Romans.

Sean and John make a quick pit stop on our Road Trip through the book of Romans,  to pick up two very important people in our lives. Julie and Michell. In this episode we cover chapter 2 of Paul's book of Romans. Paul reminds us that before we start noticing how sinful those are around us, we better take a good hard look into the mirror. 

We've loaded up the snacks and set the GPS to Rome. So, hope on in and take the road trip along with John and Sean as they start a new series called "Road Trip" a true journey through Paul's writing of the book of Romans. 

Where is your favorite place to just look around and admire what God created just for you. God was thinking of you when He created your favorite flower, your favorite park, your favorite fill in the blank. He was thinking of you when He placed the stars in just a way that you can see shapes like the big dipper. Then He created you to take care of it all. That is how much God was and is and will always be thinking of you. Join John and Sean as the finish their summer series Mix Tape Vol 2 as they go through Psalm 8.

Do you trust that God will deliver justice to those that slander you? or Do you just take care of the problem yourself? Join John and Sean as they continue the series "Mix Tape Vol 2."In this episode the take a look as Psalm 7, when David is pleading to God to handle those that are slander him.

Have you ever needed to just speak your peace? David spoke his peace to God. Then he was able to boldly speak to those that were trying to harm to him. John and Sean continue the series "Mix Tape Vol 2" a look at the first 8 Psalms. They cover Psalm 6 in this episode. 

What does it mean to Lament? Thirty percent on the Psalms are about Lamenting and yet what does that really mean? Join John and Sean as they continue the series Mix Tape Vol 2. This episode covers Psalm 5 but in reality the main topic is Lamenting and what does that mean.

God set you apart from everyone else because He loves you. His desire is to be with you and you with Him. Join John and Sean as they continue in this short series "Mix Tape Vol 2" a look into Psalm 4.

There was a time in my life that I thought there was no way God would forgive me. In Psalm 3 David reminded me of a time that God placed His hand under my chin and raised my head up and told me "We are going to do some amazing things together." Join John and Sean as they continue in this short series "Mix Tape Vol 2" as they look into Psalm 3.

When was the last time someone told you something so ridiculous you just had to laugh but not in a funny way? We continues our series "Mixtape Vol. 2."  Pastor Johnny and Sean delivers a message on Laughs based on Psalm 2. 

You can never go wrong with the classics, and this is why John and Sean are doing a short series called Mix Tape Vol 2. We are going to take a good look at the first eight Psalms. What path are you currently taking, where are you standing around and who are you sitting with. Sometimes we find ourselves nowhere near where we should be. Sometimes by choice and sometimes by mistakes.  

Too many times in life we look at things as have to's, when it comes spending time with family or serving God. Instead we should be looking at them as get to's because of the blessing we have received from God. John and Sean close out the series Leading Ladies and Faithful Fathers by looking into the Faithful Father of Onesimus, Philemon. Paul urges him to forgive Onesimus, not because he is a man of God and that is the right thing to do, but because he should want to because he is a man of God. 

What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? We have been discussing some of the bibles lesser known Leading Ladies and Faithful Fathers, and in this episode we find ourselves talking about a woman that is only mentioned once in the bible but has a living legacy that is still be talked about today. Join John and Sean as they talk about Tabitha, a woman who cared for the those in need. 

Before he became King, his mother gave him basic instructions on how to handle himself as a King. Sean and Johnny looks into this relationship found in the 31st Proverb. Maybe we need to take a look at this advice and put it into practice on how men should be more of a Godly man and not a worldly one.

Paul tells us that Rufus' Mom was like a mom to him too in Romans 16:13. Sean and Johnny talks about how the church needs to act like a family and stop feeling like a building. We need more Faith Fathers and Faith Mothers in our church and we need more Brothers and Sister in Faith. Instead of inviting someone to your church why don't you invite them to meet you family on Sunday morning?

We are where we are, not by some random chance, because God has placed us there at that time for a reason. The question is, are you in tune with the Holy Spirit to see God? We continues our new series "Leading Ladies, Faithful Fathers." This series is a character study of individuals from scripture. Sean and Johnny will dig into the Bible, study these leading ladies and faithful fathers, and apply their lessons to our lives. This episode is about Mordecai and Esther, based on Esther 4:1-8.  You can also catch the Sunday messages on our website. ( Hopecov.org )  

 "Leading Ladies, Faithful Fathers." This series is a character study of individuals from scripture. Johnny and Sean will dig into the Bible, study these leading ladies and faithful fathers, and apply their lessons to our lives. You can also catch previous messages at hopecov,org 

We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". We will have a guest preacher! Pastor Andrew Morell from REAL Covenant Church in Marion, IN, will be here to deliver the message on "2nd Coming" based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Pastor Johnny is back from vacation and will be leading the rest of the service. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith. 

We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". Sean Rice will give the message "Pay Back" based on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith. 

When it comes to a persons spiritual walk, Paul reminds us that we need to warn those that are lazy and to encourage those that are timid and take care of those who are weak, but more importantly "Be patient with everyone." Johnny and Sean closes out Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians in the series "Paradigm."

We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". Pastor Johnny delivers the message "Life Together" based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith. 

For the past 2000 plus years the same question has been asked over and over, When is Jesus coming back? I DON'T KNOW. Join Johnny and Sean as they look at Paul's answer in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 verses 1-11. 

We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". Pastor Johnny gives the message "The Day of the Lord" based on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith.

As a group of new believers, The Thessalonians wanted to know what happened or is  going to happen to the Brothers and Sisters in Christ that have been persecuted to the point of death. In this episode called Died and Rose Again, Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18,  to have Hope because we do believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Join John and Sean as they continue the series called "Paradigm."

Resurrection Sunday! Let us gather together and praise our Lord and Savior. We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". Pastor Johnny gives the message "Died and Rose Again" based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith. 

Our sins do have consequences. Unfortunately to many time we believe it only affects ourselves when in reality our sins  affects everyone around us. God's will os for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Join John and Sean as they continue the series "Paradigm," a look into Paul's letters 1 and 2nd Thessalonians. This episode takes a look into the first 12 verses of the 4th Chapter in 1 Thessalonians. 

 We continue our sermon series on "Paradigm". Pastor Johnny  gives the message "The Authority of Jesus" based on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Come with us as we study Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, and discover a pattern for living life and having faith. 

We will be persecuted for our faith in God, that is a promise. Can you imagine the Joy God has when we stand firm in His love? Paul felt that way towards the church in Thessalonica, "How we thank For for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God's presence." In this episode John and Sean continue the conversation on Paul's  letter in Chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians.