The Greater Hope Mulberry Podcast

Revelation 1:4-8 I remember a time before cell phones . . . The Triune God Who is the Lord of history? The Work of Christ What is the point of history? The Coming King How will history end?

Judges 6:1-24 What do you imagine when you hear the word peace? A Squandering of Peace Why is peace lost? A Servant of Peace How is peace restored? A Source of Peace Where is true peace found?

Revelation 1:1-3 "Understandest thou what thou readest?” A Christ-Centered Unveiling What is it? A God-Given Unveiling How was it written? A Life-Shaping Unveiling Why was it written?

You're listening to the Greater Hope Church podcast, rooted in the gospel, growing in community, and shining among people. This sermon from Exodus 17 explores Jehovah Nissi — "the Lord is my banner" — recounting Israel's battle with Amalek and how God's presence secured victory. Pastor Stan McMahan explains the three enemies Christians face (the world, the flesh, and the devil), calls believers to rely on spiritual armor and one another, and points to Christ's cross and crown as the banner of our ultimate hope and triumph. Exodus 17:8-16 A young lawyer witnessed a battle in 1814 . . . A Call to Arms Why must God's people be prepared for conflict? A Staff in the Hand How do God's people prevail in conflict? A Banner over the People What is our encouragement in conflict?

Song of Song 8:5-14 Love's Spiritual Biography is a song that begins with grace, grows in grace, perseveres by grace, and is perfected through grace in union with Christ, the Church's Beloved. Faith in the Beloved What does it mean to lean upon Jesus in the wilderness? Hope in the Beloved How does the unquenchable love of Jesus sustain the soul? Love in the Beloved Is your soul dwelling in the garden with the Beloved?

Exodus 15:22-27 When did you last go to the Doctor? The Problem: Bitter Waters Why do we need healing? The Provision: God's Appointed Remedy How does God heal His people? The Physician: The LORD our Healer How do we enjoy God's healing presence?

Are you a “what-if” person? God's Acceptance TEACHING NOTES APPLYING THE GOSPEL (PART 2) What about the sins that can be charged against us? God's Intercession What about the condemnation that we deserve? God's Love What about the trials that we face? Romans 8:33-39

Genesis 22:1-14 What is your most prized possession? The Test How does God use testing in the lives of His people? The Journey How should we respond when God's ways are unclear? The Provider Why can we trust God completely?

Exodus 3:1-15 Do you know the meaning of your name? The Sign What sign does God use to help us understand His Name? The Story How does God prove the meaning of His name? The Significance Why is it important to know God's name?

Romans 8:31-34 Why do people climb mountains? God's Gospel Why does the gospel need to be applied personally? God's Posture How is God's posture towards us encouraging? God's Investment What follows from God's gift of His own Son?

John 6:60-71 How much do you value comfort? The Pain Line What does Jesus know about us? The Searching Question How does Jesus teach the uncommitted? The Words of Life Why then should we believe Christ?

Isaiah 2:1-5 If you could be anywhere, why would you want to be there? Prepare Get ready to ascend Focus God keeps himself at the center Behold See Jesus as Prophet and King Respond Descend knowing a final ascension is coming

Surety of God's Judgement Surety of Christ's Work Surety of God's Love Romans 8:31-39

2 Corinthians 3:18 What is one thing about Jesus you find most beautiful? And we all, with unveiled face... Jesus alone makes it so that we can see God more clearly. Beholding the glory of the Lord... Jesus is infinite beauty and the proper object of all Godly affections. Are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another... Jesus promises transformation to make his people glorious and thus prepared to enter his kingdom. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. This work requires the Holy Spirit.

Keyword: Commune Principle John 6:22-59 Christ, the Bread of Life calls to commune with Him Problem We prefer the call to consume, rather than the call to commune Gospel The finished work of the cross freely invites us to commune with Christ Response We get to freely commune with Christ, the true provider of spiritual sustenance

Song of Songs 6:4-8:4 When love has been tested and even found wanting what happens next? Does it create distance, or does it become something deeper and more stable? Mature Love Reaffirms Do you tend to rehearse your failure? Mature Love Rests What keeps you from resting in the truth? Mature Love Pursues Are you more prone to passivity or impulsiveness?

John 6:1-21 Have you ever seen a sequel better than the original? The Sequel What reminders of the Exodus are present here? The Savior How does Jesus reveal He's the long-awaited Savior? The Significance How do people misunderstand Jesus—and how should He be rightly received?

John 5:19-29 It was December 8, 1941 . . . The Son of God Whose voice is heard? The Dead Who needs to hear His voice? The Resurrection What happens when they hear His voice?

Romans 8:28 How much do enjoy planning? All Things for Good What does this verse mean? Those Who Are Called Who benefits from this verse? According to His Purpose Why is this verse crucial?

John 5:1-18 Have you noticed the new hospitals being built? The Need What's the most important thing we need? The Question What's the most important question to ask? The Lesson What's the best way to acknowledge Christ?

Romans 8:26-27 If you could ask God for help in one area, what would it be? Weakness in Prayer Why are we weak in prayer? Groaning in Prayer How does the Spirit help us? Direction in Prayer What is encouraging about His help?

John 4:43-54 When was the last time you saw a play? The Limitations of Seeing Why does Jesus challenge the official? The Power of Speaking What does Jesus demonstrate about His Word? The Blessing of Hearing How does the official respond in the end?

John 4:27-42 When Christ is set before us and His word is heard, do we truly recognize Him as the Savior of the world? An Unlikely Witness What kind of testimony does God use to open people's eyes to Jesus? An Unseen Harvest How can people be near Jesus and yet fail to see the work He is doing? An Unmistakable Savior When does seeing Jesus become knowing Him as Savior?

Romans 8:23-25 When have you lost patience while waiting? Firstfruits of the Spirit Who is waiting? Adoption as Sons What are they waiting for? Waiting with Patience How should they wait?

John 4:1-26 In 1965, the Rolling Stones sang, “I can't get no satisfaction” . . . The God Who Pursues Who does Jesus meet? The God Who Supplies What does Jesus discuss with her? The God Who Restores How does Jesus apply this to her life?

  Do you enjoy nature shows? Creation Longing What state is creation in? Creation Subjected Why is it in that state? Creation Set Free How will it be delivered? Romans 8:19-22

John 3:22-36 Have you ever heard an argument over who's better? Dispute Why do we exalt ourselves? Confession Who should we be exalting? Reflection What reasons are given for this?

Romans 8:18 On a dirt road not far away . . . The Consideration TEACHING NOTES SUFFERING IN PERSPECTIVE Why is the right mindset important in tough times? The Comparison What is the best way to develop that mindset? The Conclusion How does that mindset transform us?

John 3:1-15 Why do we need to be born again? The Nature of New Birth How are we born again? The Narrative of New Birth What is the story of those who are born again? How do you celebrate birthdays? The Necessity of New Birth

Song of Songs 3:1-11 Awakened and invited love grows not only through delight, but through longing until the soul learns that Christ is both the One it seeks and the King in whom it delights. Love Longing in the Night What does the soul do when Christ is not immediately felt? Love Found and Held How does the soul respond when Christ graciously reveals Himself again? Love Revealed and Crowned in Glory Who is the One the soul has been seeking and in whom it now rests and delights?

John 2:1-11 Have you ever run out of something too early? The Wedding When does this sign take place? The Wine How does this sign take place? The Wonder What happens as a result of this sign?

LED BY THE SPIRIT Romans 8:14 Have you ever looked through old family photos? The Leadership of the Spirit What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? The Mark of Sonship How are the Spirit and sonship connected? The Ground of Life Why should this connection encourage us?

John 1:35-51 What is the most unusual invitation you've ever received? An Invitation to See What did the first disciples see about Jesus? An Invitation to Believe How did the faith of the first disciples grow? An Invitation to Glory Where did the faith of the first disciples lead them?

Romans 8:9-11 Agree or disagree: it's what's on the inside that counts Total Inability What is in the background of Paul's teaching? Spirit Indwelling What is meant by the indwelling of the Spirit? Spirit Quickening How does the indwelling of the Spirit transform believers?

John 1:1-5 Where does a person's story begin? The Word and God How is the Word related to God? The Word and the World How is the Word related to the world? The Word and Man How is the Word related to mankind?

Romans 8:5-8 Where do you go to rescue someone? The Sharp Contrast Who are the groups being contrasted? The Core Difference What is the core difference between them? The Radical Change How does a person change groups?

Luke 1:39-56 When have you looked for something in the wrong place? The Root of True Joy Where is true joy rooted? The Cultivation of True Joy How is true joy cultivated? The Expression of True Joy How is true joy expressed?

Romans 8:4 When is the last time you went walking? Direction Where are we going? Strength How will we get there? Companionship Who goes with us?