The Hope Club Podcast

Send us a textUh Oh! We are all in trouble! We have a sin nature which makes us prone to sin. We commit acts of sin which separate us from God. Now what?Well, something CAN be done. As a matter of fact, something MUST be done if we are going to have a relationship with God. This is something every person needs to understand. If you are looking for a breakthrough, this could be it.

Send us a textBefore Jesus was crucified He told the disciples He would rise and ascend into Heaven. They forgot the prat about His ascension. But three days after lying in the tomb, He rose from the dead. This time He was in a glorified body; a body that was very unlike in power than the previous one.He also appeared to His disciples and over five hundred other people in His glorified condition. then, He eventually ascended into Heaven.But why did He spend so much time showing Himself to people? That's the purpose of this message. Listen and learn about the Glorified Christ and what it means for each believer as well.

Send us a textNo one ever lived on this earth with a mission quite like Jesus did. Many religious leaders have come and gone but can compare to what Jesus did. His was aman who was born to die.This message explains the value of the Cross of Calvary and what really took place there. It was the greatest thing that could ever happen for mankind. Everyone and anyone can benefit from it. Have you?

Send us a textAfter Jesus was ordained into the ministry at the Jordan River, He began His ministry. His ministry consisted of words and works. That's because you can't have one without the other. His words gave the good news and His works demonstrated compassion.This message will not only encourage the believer but it will also minister to the one far from God. Share this with someone who needs Jesus in their life.

Send us a textWhen a young man was ordained into the priesthood, he was thirty years old and was recognized, approved and anointed. Well, Jesus followed that same process when He began His ministry. It happened at the Jordan River.It's important to also note that the Trinity was involved in His ordination. the Father Spoke, the Holy Spirit lit upon Him and Jesus accepted the call.

Send us a textThere are four words we need to know in our Christian walk. These four words describe Jesus in a way that many people do not know Him. They answer the questions, who is He, where did He come from, why did He come and how did He do it?Listen and learn and grow deeper in your understanding of this indescribable Person.

Send us a textDid you know that Jesus always existed that He never had a beginning? If so you are in the minority of people. But you are in good company. This message opens up the series "Who Really Is Jesus Christ?"Today we begin with Jesus in His pre-incarnate state or Jesus before He became a man. What was it like and what was He doing? Grab a notebook for this one if you can because it will establish your foundation for future growth.

Send us a textIf you are fortunate enough to live where there are four seasons in the year, you have the luxury of changing weather in spring, summer, winter and fall. And like the seasons change, the circumstances of our lives can also change.And did you know that God speaks to you through each of those seasons of your life? It is important to be sensitive to the voice of God and available to the wisdom of God because He speaks to us in many ways, including the seasons of our life.

Send us a textDid you know animals could talk? Well, they don't hav a language like we do but they do have something to say, not necessarily with their mouths,Listen as God points us to certain animals and receive the message they have for you. It will certainly gife you a greater appreciation for nature as well. 

Send us a textHow sensitive are you to the voice of God. This message begins a series on the various ways God speaks to us. You may be surprised with some of them.God is always there with a message for you. He speaks to you in the morning, the afternoon and the evening. Listen closely to hear His voice and what He has to say to you.

Send us a textGod gave Ten Commandments for people to live in a peaceful and prosperous society. The religious leaders later multiplied those ten into a few hundred. When Jesus came on the scene, He narrowed it down to two. That's because in fulfilling these two, all the others will be fulfilled.Jesus had a way of simplifying life. Let's see if He can simplify yours.

Send us a textThere are some things in life that we need good instruction for. We need instruction on being honest about our taxes. We need instruction about living happily with your spouse. We need instruction on how to get to Heaven.Jesus lived in a world, though different from ours, it was much like ours. Listen carefully to what He had to say about these important aspects of life.

Send us a textWhen buildings were build back in the ancient days, the builder used large rocks that were carved into squares. Where the corners of the walls met, those stones overlapped, holding the building together. They were called the "cornerstones." To leave out the cornerstone, was to allow the building to collapse.Jesus is the Chief Cornerstone when it comes to our faith. It is He who holds us together and yet, many people rejected Him. Just like the building needs the cornerstones to stand so we need Christ.Listen carefully to see His importane in your own life.

Send us a textWhat do you think the two most important things were in the life of Jesus? You may say His relationship with His Father, The Father's will for Him and His obedience. but what do you think about Jesus representing Himself as One who prayed often and forgave always.Prayer and forgiveness was a big part of His life and He talked about it often. Listen carefully as you hear the Master teach on these two vital aspects of our Christian life.

Send us a textThe sacrifice of Christ is a world changer. It will change anybody's world! Jesus demonstrated what true love is when He gave Himself for us and He teaches us what true greatness really is. You may be surprised that the world you live in and what it calls greatness is far from what God considers to be great. And yet, you have the ability to achieve this gretness, should you so desire.

Send us a textLet's be honest. There aren't many people in the world who would not welcome riches or rewards. But wait! Is there a difference? Riches seem to be along the lines of what we get from the system of this world, but could rewards be that which is given by God?Listen carefully and you decide which one is worth living for.

Send us a textAs people, we experience these three situations in our lives. Sadly, there are some who do go through the pain of divorce. Jesus ha something to say about that. Many  people are blessed with children, and Jesus has something to say about that. And everyone has the potential to receive eternal life. We will also see what Jesus has to say about that. Three important elements that deserve your full attention.

Send us a textOne thing is for sure. Jesus knows what propels us forward and what holds us back. Sometimes we don't even know that. This is why Jesus spoke about it. You will be surprised as to what some of your stumbling blocks are in your life.By listening carefully and applying what you hear, you will save youreself a lot of trouble. 

Send us a textWhen it comes to saving and losing in this life, it is very different from saving and losing in the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches us that what you want to save you must lose and what you do save, you will lose!Ha. Figure that one out. You will if you listen carefully especially because He is talking about your life.

Send us a textWe are following the words of Jesus in Mark's Gospel. You will see that Jesus is very straightforward in what He says. He address three topics in this message which are all needful for us to hear, even two thousand years later.Listen carefully as if you were there in His audience.

Send us a textThere are two negatives and one positive action in our relationship with the Holy Spirit. We grieve the Spirit by living in sin and we quench the Spirit when we refuse the will of God. But walking by means of the Spirit brings life.This is a basic teaching that every follower of Jesus Christ must be grounded in as it affects our walk with Him.

Send us a textThe Holy Spirit has two places in the lives of believers today. He indwells us, marking us out as belonging to God. This is a personal residence that He takes up in each believer at the moment of salvation.He also fills each believer which also originates at but is a temporal condition. the purpose of the filling is to empower us to live the Christian way of life but the filling can be lost through sin and carnality. the good news is it can be regained through the confession of that sin and asking God to fill you once again.This message will teach you how to be consistently filled with God's Holy Spirit so your life will continue to count with God.

Send us a textA working knowledge of the Holy Spirit is vital to our spiritual growth. The Book of Acts shows us the transition from the Old Testament into the New Testament and the Church Age. Remember that the Gospels are part of the Old Testament dispensation.In the Church Age, the ministry of the Holy Spirit to believers is very different from what it was in the Old Testament. And His ministry is also different today from what it was in the Book of Acts.Best to grab a notebook and pen and get ready to do some serious study.

Send us a textThe Holy Spirit has always been present in the world and is especially present and busy today. We are living in the Church Age and you will learn of the various ministries that He has to believers and unbelievers.A good understanding of the work of the Spirit is vital to one's spiritual growth. We especially need to understand the difference between His work in the Old Testament, the Gospels and the Church Age.

Send us a textMost people are content with the belief that there is no God. They feel they got here without Him and therefore, can carry on without Him. As a matter of fact, the fact of a no-God existence is also caught in our schools and universities. But let us, just for a moment that there really is a God. What do you think that would look like?Let me take you on a journey of what it may look like if there really is a God. And then at the end, we all have to make a choice regarding what we believe.

Send us a textWhat is life without something to look forward to? We look forward to payday at the end of the week. We look forward to that   well deserved vacation. And we look forward to the new world that God is going to create for His people.In this message, I will give you three reasons why we believe a new world is coming. And by the end of the message, I hope you will be very encouraged to carry on in spite of obstacles you may be facing. It ends well for the believer in Jesus Christ.

Send us a textThe eternal security of the believer in Jesus Christ is a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith. to doubt your salvation is to doubt God's love, His work on your behalf and His promise to bring you to glory.This is as vital message to understand with which will increase your hope in Him and offer supporting scriptures as well. Grab a pen and notebook and take some good notes on this one and be prepared to share these truths with those who struggle in their walk.

Send us a textSome people don't believe in the devil. I think that's the way he wants it. An undetected enemy is the worst kind of enemy. But Jesus  believed in the devil. He created him, not as the devil but as Lucifer.Jesus also wants people to know about this deceitful schemer. Let's tune in and learn as much as we can for the Bible tells us he deceives the whole world.

Send us a textWhat is Redemption? What does it mean to be Redeemed? These are two important questions that form part of the foundation of Christian doctrine. We need to not only know these things but be able to explain them as well.Redemption is the the work of Christ where we receive the full benefit of His work without our effort. Do you remember S&H Green Stamps. This will bring back some memories.

Send us a textThere are too man people who believe they are beyond God loving them. they see themselves as undeserving and without merit to receive His love. Sadly, this is a deception that is flooding the hearts of people. God loves us all and the sending of Jesus Christ into the world to save sinners is the evidence of that.Let's take a deep dive into the depth of God's love for us and see just how much He does love us all and what He did about it. Share this message with someone who is languishing in hopelessness so they can be delivered and brought into the love of God, because God loves us all.

Send us a textThere is a question and all people must answer and a realization all people must conclude. The question is, "What do I believe?" The realization is that "All people need a Savior." To fail in these two areas is to live and die in your sins.This message gives a clear and simple understanding of Who Jesus is and why He came. It also teaches us how to get back to Gd. If we do not get back to God in this life, we will remain alienated from Him for all of eternity.

Send us a textAs the saying goes, "It's always too soon to quit." Think of all the breakthroughs we have  in science, medicine, technology and so on because someone didn't quit. think of the salvation we have because Jesus didn't quit.Now, think of how your life would go if you can press on and not quit. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration and motivation to keep going. May this message provide those very things for you.

Send us a textPeople can go it alone or they can live with support. Two are better than one as they have a good return for their labor. Two can keep each other warm but how can oned keep warm alone? These are Biblical principles about teamwork.How about this one, "Man hands make labor light." Let's live wisely and discover the blessing of working with a team in every aspect of life.

Send us a textI wonder if much of world's problems is the lack of humility among people. The opposite of humility is arrogance. Arrogance causes conflicts and an assortment of problems. Humility seeks to know the truth. Which one do you think is better? Which one do you tend to live in more of the time?Let this message instruct you in living a more peaceful and rewarding life when living in true humility.

Send us a textHow many people really know who they are. Do you know who you are? Where you came from and why you are here? The good news is that you were made in the image of God. The bad news is that you were born in sin. but the better news is there is hope. Your redemption is found in Jesus Christ.Let this message take you n a journey from your beginning, through the trauma, and then into a wonderful ending. This is a message for all to hear. 

Send us a textThe Church of Jesus Christ is the place to be! In this message you will learn three aspects of the church. It belongs to Christ. It connects us to each other. It is the place of our victory. Sound good? This is not only what we have but it offers us much to look forward to as well.Listen carefully because there is an admonition on proper behavior expected among those who are members of Christ's Church.

Send us a textThis is the beginning of a three part series, The World, The Church and Me. It is an important series because this is where we spend much of our time. And if we do not understand these three aspects of life, we will never live a life of quality here on earth or in eternity.You will learn three aspects of what it is to live in this world and hopefully, find encouragement and if needed, conviction. Bring someone here who seems to be struggling with their life.

Send us a textMany athletes compete in the Olympic Games but only a few receive the prize. These are the ones who disciplined themselves the most, trained the hardest and wanted it more than the others. And at the end, they received either the gold, silver or bronze medal.The Christian life is very similar in that god offers five distinct crowns to those qualify by earning them in their own spiritual walk. And it also takes discipline, training and a desire to win them.There is no reason any Christian cannot receive at least one of these awesome crowns. Take a listen and see what you may be able to receive. And by the way, to earn a crown is to glorify God.

Send us a textEvery person possesses immortality. That makes the eternal experience of vital importance. In other words, we will all live somewhere, but the question is, Where?Mankind has been made alive with the breath of God so he will never die. This message is an encouragement for the believer in Christ to make their life count for Him and a warning for the non-believer to make things right with God.We also discuss Hell and the horrific aspects that make it Hell and why it was created by Christ.

Send us a textDeath is man's number one enemy. Where did it come from? Why do we die? Is there hope in death? Will people always die? Will they remain dead? These are all valid questions and they are answered in this message.Death is such an important topic, it should never be ignored. And it is not a negative for the one who knows Jesus Christ.Send this message to someone you care about who has fearful feelings about death. For some it is not an ending but a new beginning.

Send us a textDid you ever wonder what happens right after you die? Some people don't really think abut it. Others fear it  and some can't wait for it. Well, There are two outcomes after death, one is for the believer in Jesus Christ and the other is for the one who said No to His offer of salvation. This message is about the believer's journey following physical death which is not really death at all. You will learn What God has prepared for you and hopefully, finde yourself living more for Him and sharing this good news with others.

Send us a textSo many people never find God because they don't want to be found by Him. Everyone needs to know that Christ accepts us just as we are. All we need to do is come to Him.He loves us as we are and He is the One who will make the changes in our lives once we begin a relationship with Him.Never let negative feelings about yourself keep you from Him. Jesus even said "I did not come for those who are well but for those who need a physician.

Send us a textThe belief in Purgatory, a place of purging, is a popular belief among Roman Catholics. But let's think about the need to have our sins purged when we die after accepting Christ as Savior. The real answer is found in the "finished work of Jesus Christ." When one understands that, everything becomes clear. Jesus' last words were, "It is finished." What did He mean by that? Grab a pen and notebook because this teaching may be the most important teaching you will ever hear.

Send us a textWhen God made Adam, He breathed His breath into him and he became a living soul. Having the breath of God means that his souls is eternal, and so is the soul of every person. So the question is where will I go after I die?This is such an important question, yet, so many people ignore the importance of it either for fear of knowing or just plain indifference. Don't fall into that group. Know where you are going and how to get there.Share this message with others because we are all involved.

Send us a textDid you know there is a distinction between the fallen angels and demons? In this message you will learn that the fallen angels are those who rebelled against God with lucifer in his rebellion in eternity past. We are not sure of the origin of demons but they do engage in the work of the devil to blind the unbelievers and tempt believers.Let this message equip you and warn you about their evil intentions. Remember, we not only live in a physical world but we are also surrounded by a spirit world.

Send us a textThe evil that comes from Satan cannot be denied. The world is filled with crime, war, abuse, pain and heartache. These things occur because he has people thinking the wrong way, his way. His plan is to deceive people into thinking wrongly but believing their thoughts are right. This is what results in conflicts and distance from God.What is it about man that he can deceive so easily? It is his "pride." Pride is the open door that Satan uses to bring in his own negative and demonic projections. Listen carefully so you do not fall into his trap.

Send us a textPeople often ask, Where did evil come from? That is a legitimate question because evil is real and we are all recipients of it one way or another. Another question is , Where did Satan come from? These two answers are closely linked together. To understand these principles is to be forewarned and forearmed in this matter.Pay close attention so you can avoid the great deception that Satan brings to deceive the whole world. To deny this deception is to give evidence that it exists.

Send us a textThere are actually two worlds that exist; the natural world and the spirit world. The natural world is filled with people, animals, birds, fish and plants. The sprit world occupied by angels and these angels come in various functions and rankings.This is the first part in a series that will introduce you into this invisible world. Though invisible to the human eye, the Scriptures reveal these truths to the heart.In this message you will learn how many angels there are, what are elect and fallen angels, and the different ranks of the angels. One surprise you may or not know is that you have an angel watching over you.Get ready for a journey into the other world.

Send us a textWhen you walk, four things are required. A destination, time, strength and momentum. And when it comes to walking with Jesus, the same is needed. The destination is Christlikeness. The time is your earthly life, power comes from the Holy Spirit and momentum comes from action.There are also walking sticks God provides for each situation in life. this message will help you to identify those walking sticks and hopefully, you will take them with you on your spiritual journey.

Send us a textNo one can go it alone. Jesus needed His disciples. Paul had his faithful companions as well. As he ends his letter to the Colossians, he names ten people who were beneficial to his life and ministry.Along the way, you will learn some practical helps for your own life regarding faithful companions. And if you have only one who is ewith you to the end, consider yourself blessed.

Send us a textConversation is an art form. It must be learned. Perhaps that is why there are so many problems between people today, because they don't know how to talk to each other or to God.This message will instruct you and encourage you to engage with good conversation with God. Prayer changes things and it is a gift God has given us.Paul also gives instructions on how to talk to people. He gives some very simple ways we can engage in and the outcome will always be good. This is especially important when speaking to people far from God.Share this one with someone to help them in their own conversations with God and people.