The Hope Club Podcast

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.

Send us a textthe three places we spend most of our lives are the home, work and someday, Heaven.In his letter to the Colossians in Chapter 3, Paul addresses the proper function of each family member; the husband, wife, children and father. then he switches to life at work and how should each worker see their employment. He reminds them that their pay is not only from the corner office but the check is written in heaven. This is good practial wisdom for a life joy and happiness.

Send us a textWhat if I told you there was something God wants you to have and He also tells you how to get it? Would you be interested in that?Well, there is something He wants you to have and believe it or not,l you've been looking for it but perhaps looking in all the wrong places.In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he shows them how to have what all people desire, peace and joy. Grab a notebook and pen because you will hear some things worth recording and remembering. Maybe even sharing with someone else who needs to know these things.

Send us a textWhen a person accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, one of the many things that happens is they become a new creation. This means God has made them brand new in His eyes. They have the indwelling Spirit of God and have become a new person. Every believer has become new in Christ.  But how many have learned how to walk in that newness of life?This message gives five simple helps on what to do to live in the new creation or put on the new self. Learn and abife in these things and watch the difference it makes in your life.

Send us a textDid you know that one of people's favorite past times is a sin against God? Yeah. It's something people frequently do and they love to do it. And yet, when this happens, nobody wins!Of course we are talking about judging. Judging is putting a sentence of  condemnation on someone for what they may have said against you.Yes, we can examine the fruit of people, is it bad or good? But the condemnation belongs to God. Listen carefully and let's learn about this terrible mistake in the eyes os God.

Send us a textSo many people do not have a conversant relationship with God because they don't know how to talk to Him. Actually they would say they don't know how to pray.I heard someone say on a TV show they didn't know any prayers and the other person said I know a prayer I was taught. That is not really what God is looking for. He is not looking for memorized phrases, He is looking for convrersation. Think of Prayer as talking, talking to God for that is what it is.Once you are relaxed in this area, you will learn prayer is not something to fear or to think you will fail in. It's just talking to God.

Send us a textContinuing with our message on dealing with anger, we get a more divine perspective on reconciliation. Just like how everyone loses when anger is retained, everyone wins when anger is dealt with in a Godly fashion.Reconciliation is a big part of human relationships and it is also a big part of why Jesus came and died for us. Once we get this principle down in our lives, things will go  a whole lot smoother.

Send us a textOh boy! How many people struggle with anger today? It is one thing to be angry and get over it, but totally different and destructive to hand on to it. It seems like we are living in a generation of angry people too.This message will outline why anger is so devastating when we nurture it and let it grow inside of us. No one wins when this happens. And it is contrary to the Christian life.There is a good lesson here on how to deal with your anger.

Send us a textThe Law was given by God to the Israelites in the Old Testament to show them they needed a Savior. It did contain some things they were required to do in order to be distinct from other nations. But at the end, it was to lead them to the Messiah.Unfortunately, in today's modern church, the Law has been given a place of prominence. It is taught that one must keep the Law in order to be accepted by God. And many churches have added to the Law themselves.Listen carefully to learn the place of the Law in Christianity today.

Send us a textThe Beatitudes of Matthew 5 make up some of the most beautiful and comforting teachings of Jesus. He addresses people that encounter various stages of life. And each stage, as difficult as it may seem, end with hope.If you are in need of an injedtion of hope, this message is sure to deliver. People then are not much different from people today. We share many of the same trials and tribulations.

Send us a textHow many people have fulfilled lives and how many people live a meaningless existence? How many people feel they are important and how many people feel they don't matter?The difference between these people is what they live for. We are all working for someone, it may even be yourself. but the dividends that pays does not compare to what is received when one works for Jesus Christ.When you live your life before God, everything matters and is of great importance. And not only that, but it results in great rewards.Let this message motivate you to draw closer to Jesus and watch the difference it makes in how you live your life.

Send us a textPeople have so many about varied ideas about the existence of God nd His plan. Some see Him as a judge, waiting to com down with the hammer. Others see Him as their favorite uncle, who always gives good things. Soe have a hard time seeing Him  at all.So what is the heart of God and what is His heard toward the world? That's what we address in this message. Once someone understands this, it would be very difficu7lt to not be drawn to Him.

Send us a textThere's nothing better than to be debt free. Many people know the joy of paying off their house, their car or any other debt they may have. But there is one debt that can never be paid off. That is the debt of love that we owe to one another.And believe it or not, just like there is freedom in being debt free from financial obligations, there is freedom while paying this debt of love to others.Leave it to God to turn loving people into a blessing that comes back on the the one doing the loving. Listen and learn how this debt works.

Send us a textWhy are people so divided today? We are divided by religion, financial status and race. Racism is a  learned behavior. Therefore, it can be unlearned. That's the beauty of the Christian life. We learn to love people as they are and we know that God is a God of unity, not division.If this is something you or someone you know struggle with it would be good to listen.

Send us a textWe know that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways are far above our ways. God is infinite and we are finite. Can we ever really know Him?There is a way and God has provided it for us. Think of it. If God want us to know Him and has made a way for us to know Him, doesn't it make sense that we would seek to do so?Listen careffully and see  how this can be done.

Send us a textPaul the Apostle closes Colossians chapter 2 with five spiritual adherences that have been  fulfilled in Christ. He calls them a "shadow." a Shadow has no substance. It is darkness. But they did serve a purpose. they pointed people to Christ. Now that we have Christ, the shadow can flee away!Sadly, the heresy of two thousand years ago is still alive and well today, even in the Christian church! Listen carefully to this message and share it with someone so you will not be defrauded as man are.

Send us a textAfter Jesus died and was placed in the tomb,  His body lay at rest but His spirit descended into the underworld. He first went to the pits of darkness called Tartarus where the angels that sinned in Genesis 6 were confined. He made the proclamation that He had been victorious in His mission to atone for sin and defeat Satan. He then went to Paradise and brought all the Old Testament believers who were waiting there to Heaven.Now, there is no intermediate state for believers. When we are absent from our body we are present with the Lord. It is vital that we understand the chronology of the mission of Jesus and His victory.

Send us a textBelieve it or not, the best news in all the way is that Jesus died for our sins. He offers forgiveness and salvation to those who come to Him. And yet, as great as this news is, people are still divided on how to attain that salvation.Some say God will determine who can be saved. Others say we can make that determination for ourselves. which side are you on/Hopefully, this message will clear up the chaos because it such an important issue.

Send us a textThe mystery to many people is what would God have them do with their life. Granted, some people do not are in the least but there are those who want to live a life pleasing to God. It may be difficult to discern what His goal is ut that is why we have His Word.This message will lead you into an understanding of who you are in Him and what you are in Him. Listen carefully and share this with someone who may have the same question.

Send us a textOnce in Christ, there are some things that happened to us that are the grounds of  a fulfilled life. I call them "the Five We Ares." Once you, the believer, understand these things, it will catapult you in your Christian walk.This is a good message to have a notebook handy and takedown these "five we ares." You will be surprised at how close you are to Christlikeness.

Send us a textPaul continues to deal with the Gnostic believers who taught that intellectualism was the way to salvation. He presents the reality of the body of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice as the only way of salvation.He also reveals the mystery that has been hidden in past ages. This part of the letter chapter 2, is a great encouragement to the Colossians. If you listen carefully, it will be a great encouragement to you the listener. 

Send us a textOftentimes Christians have the wrong idea of suffering. The Christian life certainly does bring with it great joy and fulness but it also experiences suffer and sacrifice is often a requirement. This part of the message is often missing in the modern church today.In this part of his letter to the Colossians, Paul outlines his calling, purpose and the fact of his suffering. This study really puts things into focus and will help the hearer to better handle many of life's circumstances when they come.

Send us a textEvery person is born spiritually dead and separated from God. This is why we need to be "born again,." or born from above. We also lack personal righteousness which allows us to dwell with God. but the good news is, at faith in Christ as Savior, God credits His righteousness to the believer and that person now becomes alive to God and is restored back to a relationship with Him.How sad it is that people all over the word in their various religions are seeking to establish their own righteousness through rites, rituals and behaviors. If that were possible, Jesus woule not have had to died. But as it is, His death made a way for people to become righteous before God.This is a good study to become grounded in the Christian faith because Satan is deceiving the whole world with a false belief system.If these studies help you or if you have something you want to share or add, put a comment above

Send us a textIn his letter to the Colossians, Paul is answering the Gnostic belief that Jesus didn't really have a physical body. They were the "intellectuals" of the day and couldn't muster any simple faith.Paul outlines the character and work of Christ  in a beautiful and compelling way that should really turn any heart.How much do you know about Jesus? this message provides a good founation upn which you can build more knowledge.

Send us a textAll people are on a spiritual journey. But not all journeys lead to God and the outcome He desires for them. For the Christ-follower, there is a certain path to walk because our journey is a walk and not a ride. On this walk, the Apostle Paul prays for four things the Colossians need and these four thigns are pertinent to us todayThis is a good message  to study with a notebook as it goes into much important information. Even use it for a Bible study with some other people. You will find yourself walking that "worthy walk."

Send us a textPaul opens up his letter with a salutation that reminds the Christians that they are not only living in Colossae but they are also living in Christ. Both locales have responsibilities. He also encourages them of the certainty of Heaven waits for them in the future. The nice thing about this  letter is that we can find much personal application for our own lives. Listen carefully and see for yourself.

Send us a textThis message marks the first installment on Paul's letter to the Colossians. It is not only an important letter for today but the reader must understand who the Colossians were and why Paul wrote the letter.There were  many false teachings infiltrating the  church so the Apostle addresses them one by one. This is a good study that addresses Ascetic practices, worship of angels, study of the stars and the reality of Jesus.  Grab a notebook and good listening.

Send us a textIn this parable, Jesus talks about Himself. He knows His destiny and He doesn't shy away from it. But He does give His hearers an opportunity recognizes that He truly is the Son of God.This is a story about God reaching out to Israel throughout the centuries. God sent the prophets, who they killed and He sent His Son, who they also killed.It's a wake-up call to acknowledge the reality of who Jesus is.