The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan MailOnce you have the joy that Jesus desires you to have, how do you sustain it? It is one thing to attain it but another to keep it going. In this message we give you the key to sustaining joy. It has to do with the difference between being merely interested or committed.Which one do you think god is looking for and which one will sustain your joy? Let's listen and see.

Send us Fan MailSo many people are trying to work their way to Heaven. So much effort. So much trying. And so much frustration. Yet, God has made a way for anyone who desires to get there. And not only that, you can live with the certainty of getting there as well all the days of your life. Jesus said His Kingdom was like a treasure hid in a field and a pearl of great value. when men discovered them, they sold all they had in order to buy them. That's because they surpassed anything they had before.Whether you know it or not, this is what you re looking for. You are looking for the treasure, Jesus Christ. And when you find Him, you will discover this is better than anything you ever had before.

Send us Fan MailEverything about life is temporal except one thing, what follows this life. From this life we step into eternity and that goes on forever and ever. The good news is we can live with a confident expectation of Heaven. Sadly most people in the world have put the pressure on themselves to make themselves worthy to enter.Thousands of religions all over the world have people working toward a happy eternity. But all those ideas cannot be right when they all differ. Thankfully, God told us how we can get there with very little effort. This is part one on living with the expectation of Heaven. Please share it with anyone you think may be searching for hope.

Send us Fan MailIn this message we conclude the four steps to attaining enduring joy. They are simple steps yet vital. It's all about getting close to Jesus, learning from Him, letting Him love you and doing what He says.Like a captain follows his charts to navigate the ship, so we too follow the Word of God to get to where God wants us to be, in the place of joy.

Send us Fan MailWe are talking about how to know if we have life and also how to get it. We covered three steps so far. The first one is to abide in Christ and let His Word abide in you. Receive it and cultivate it for growth by applying it.The second step was to bear fruit and glorify God. This happens when you live in the word and stay close to Christ.The third step is to abide in His love. Instead of trying so hard to love Him, Let God love you. That is what you build your life on. Keep listening and keep growing.

Send us Fan MailHow do I now if I really have life? I have joy. I don't mean to have a fleeting joy or happiness based on circumstances or things. . I mean a joy that is based on a Person. That joy is greater than circumstances.This message will give you Step 1 in how to find that joy. It is not that difficult ands the good news is that God wants you to have it. Joy doesn't have to be a secret any longer, as it is for many people. get ready to have the secret revealed.

Send us Fan MailLife is in a person. That person is Jesus Christ. Jesus tells us how to avoid worry and anxiety. He says to seek His kingdom and His righteousness and watch God provide. People far from God strive to provide but those with faith in Christ, real faith, do not spend time worrying. That's what faith does. It keeps worry away.His kingdom is the authority of His Word and His righteousness is His right way of living. If you attain these, you have attained life. Listen and learn how to elevate your level of living.

Send us Fan MailThere s a big difference between living life and just existing. Jesus promised an abundant life to those who follow Him but too many people are just in survival mode.The abundant life does not necessarily mean material prosperity but peace, contentment and fulfillment. In this message He talks about faith and worry and which one is better. Nature is filled with examples of how to trust God and hopefully, it will have an impact upon you as you listen.

Send us Fan MailWhat does love and forgiveness truly look like? Human love can come with strings attached falls very short of God's forgiveness. Jesus told a story to demonstrate what God the Father's love is really like.You many know the story highlight the son, but it truly highlights the love of the father.

Send us Fan MailSomeone asked Jesus, Who is my neighbor? Jesus answered by telling a story. This is a story most people are familiar with but how many actually understand the meaning and are moved by it. You may be surprised to discover who really is your neighbor and it may even be someone you don't like. But should that matter? Not according to Jesus.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to be loved by God? Did you know that God loves all people but He also loves certain people in a more personal way. Who are these people that HE loves this way? How do we know that God really does love and what does it do for us? These are important questions and you will find the answers in this message.by the way,  the answers are LIFECHANGING!

Send us Fan MailThere is a mystery to how things grow. We can do things to help plants grow, but we do not know the mystery of the growth. And so it is with the Kingdom of God.Jesus explains the growth of the Kingdom, it is slow and mysterious. The main thing is, are you in it?

Send us Fan MailWhat is your idea of the Kingdom of God. Many people have so many differing viewpoints. some see it as being at the judge's bench. Others see it as something unattainable for themselves. But Jesus said something different.Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like a wedding and you are all invited.  The invitations have already gone out. They're called The Gospel; the good news of Jesus that He paid for your sins on the Cross. Now you have been invited to the wedding. But like any wedding invitation, you must respond. Will you go?

Send us Fan MailJesus used many examples to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. But the fishnet is unique. When the fishermen put out their net, all kinds of fish find their way in, good and bad fish. When the net is brought in to shore, the fish are separated.And so it will be at the end of the age. There will be a great separation of believers in Chrit and those who refused to believe. This is a  sobering message to get us to examine where we stand with Jesus Christ.

Send us Fan MailWho would ever think the Kingdom of Heaven would have good and bad people? Well, as we look around today, there are many who profess to be in that kingdom. They talk the talks and it looks like they walk the walk. But, at the end of time, Jesus is going to separate the real from the counterfeit believers.Think of a huge net with good and bad fish in it. When it is brought to shore the fish are separated. The good fish are brought to market ands the bad fish are tossed away. And so will it be with man at the end of time.

Send us Fan MailNever despise the day of small beginnings. Everything large began small. The mighty oak began as a seed in the ground. The mustard seed, the smallest of seeds in those days, grew into a large bush. And God's Kingdom is growing day by day.And that's not to mention your faith. Your faith may have started off  like a little seed, but over time with proper cultivation, turns into a mighty fortress.Listen and learn how God takes what may look small and insignificant ands turns into soething great ands mighty.

Send us Fan MailMost people want to get ahead in life. Part of that is being promoted. Promotion means a higher salary, more responsibility, even a greater commitment. But what does it look like when God promotes you?Is it like being promoted in the world or something different? Is it better or worse? Let's listen in and see what happens when you are Divinely promoted.

Send us Fan MailDid you ever wonder why your faith is put to the test? Think of anything of value. A diamond is tested for its authenticity. Is it real? Steel is tested before it goes into a bridge or building. an it withstand the pressure. Our faith is of the utmost value so it must be tested as well. Perhaps so we fsna see the reality or strength of our faith so we are not deceived.When you find yourself in trying situations, remember, it's an opportunity to test my faith in God.

Send us Fan MailThe potter has shaped the clay according to his intention. He then decorated it to make it beautiful. But the vessel must be strong so as not to break when in use. This is where the firing comes in. He heats the oven to just the right temperature and in it goes. he knows just how long to keep it in and he watches it intently.And so it is when God wants to strengthen us. He turns up the heat but he also knows just how long to keep it on and He also watches intently.This message will teach you how to gain strength from the heat when God puts you in the oven.

Send us Fan MailThe potter makes a vessel that is not only functional but beautiful. He decorates it so as to make it fit for the king. The potter will also use friction to smooth out the edges and sides of the clay.Now, think of God, not only making you functional but beautiful. He also uses friction to smooth out your edges. This message can set you free regarding the difficult times in your life.

Send us Fan MailWe are continuing in the series "The Potter And The Clay." WE know that the potter makes many vessels but there is one that outshines them all. It is his pride and joy.And God is shaping many vessels as well but He also has His favorite. Which one do you think it is. You'll only find out by listening. So let's listen and learn.

Send us Fan MailThere is a beautiful analogy between the potter working with the clay to make a vessel fit for the king's table and God working in your life to be fit for His service. This series can really inspire to recognize the hand of God in your life.It begins with His intentions or His will for you. this is whwere the work begins. So hang on and let God do His work.

Send us Fan MailWhen the potter works with clay, he must continually dip his hands in water to make the work go smoothly so as not to cause friction on the clay and ruin the vessel he is making.So what do you think is the important ingredient in our spiritual lives that makes God's shaping and molding of our character to go smoothly? That's right, water, the water of the Word. The more of the Word of God you add to your life, the smoother will go the work that God is doing.Let's look into the potter's studio and watch him work.

Send us Fan MailDid you ever wonder why some things are as they are in your life? Why did that happen? Why is this happening now? Maybe it's God.He is very interested in your life and wants to bring you to an expected end. What an advantage  one has when you can truly recognize the workings of God leading and guiding you through life and yes even correcting your course.

Send us Fan MailTo be hopeless is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without the fuel for life. But wait! Is the state of being hopeless really a hopeless state? Not as much as you think it is.In this message you will learn there is hope for the hopless. God is on your side and He is what you need to keep going. Buckle up and get ready to get back in the race.

Send us Fan MailMemory can bring us good news and bad news. But I want you to think of memory as your servant. A servant seeks to please his master. Your memory can be pleasing to you when you see it as your servant and not your foe. Listen carefully and learn how to use your memory for good.

Send us Fan MailPeople put their hope in all kinds of things for various deliverances. They put hope in their money for financial deliverance. They put their hope in the gym for physical deliverance from poor health. (not a bad idea though). They put their hope in people for support.All of these are okay but not permanent or guaranteed to help. But there is one place to put hope and that for the greatest deliverance of all. All of those other ones had to do with time but this one has to do with eternity.Where can I put my hope to guarantee a safe and enjoyable forever? That's what this message is about and worth sharing with someone who also needs this hope.

Send us Fan MailWhat is it that keeps the ship steady in the storm? It is the anchor. It digs into the bottom of the sea and secures the vessel. The wind above blows the ship but the anchor holds true. What is it that keeps the believer steady in the storm? It is the anchor. but what is the anchor? It is Hope. The Greek word for hope is elpis which means confident expectation. That is what we have when we put our hope in Jesus Christ. It is not a wish or a desire but a confident expectation.Let hope be your anchor in the storm as you learn how Jesus will keep you steady when the winds of adversity are blowing against you.

Send us Fan MailSolomon said, "Hope delayed makes the heart sick." That's because without hope, we have no strength to go forward. Like fuel for the car, hope is for the soul. But where does hope come from? It comes from faith. No faith, no hope!Learn how to build your faith in God so you can build your hope for life.

Send us Fan MailThe Bible is a special book; a holy book. It is God's book and given as a gift to us. It is meant to be read, understood and heeded. But why is it so many people fail to understand the Word of God?Because it is God's book, it must be approached  God's way. The Word itself tells us how to understands it so let's get right at it.

Send us Fan MailJesus has been arrested, tried, tortured, crucified, buried and He rose from the grave. The Plan of salvation has been competed. The greatest work of God has been accomplished. So the question remains, Now what?That is a legitimate question and one worth answering. Listen carefully as you discover what is to follow the resurrection of Jesus Christ..

Send us Fan MailEaster is celebrated in many ways in many cultures. Eggs, chocolate and bunnies seem to have taken center stage. But what does Ester really mean? Is it a fun time for children or is it something way deeper that has its roots in God?A true understanding of Easter is that which brings hope and joy to the one who has Jesus Christ in their life. May this be you.

Send us Fan MailWe celebrate Good Friday which is three days before Jesus' resurrection. But is it really a celebration? Is it really good that Jesus was tortured and nailed to a cross to suffer and die for our sins?What is it that makes Good Friday so Good? By sight it doesn't look that good but with understanding, it reveals the goodness of God to all of humanity.

Send us Fan MailDid you ever wonder what happens after you die? Well, believe it or not, after you die, you really do not die. Death means "separation." At physical death your body is separated from your soul but your soul lives on.So what happens at that moment? That's what this message is about. You can have good things happen or you can have bad things happen. the choice is yours. Use this message to make the right choice so only good things will happen five minutes after you die!

Send us Fan MailThe afterlife brings with it many questions. Some people pursue the answers to those questions and others remain indifferent. That is a sad case  because the after life is a reality and it is also eternal. The question today  is Do people go to Purgatory? That is an easy one to answer when you understand what Purgatory stands for. In this message you will see that Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross has made no need for a place like Purgatory. But why not listen for yourself ands get the information you need.

Send us Fan MailEveryone that experiences birth, experiences death. We know were we go when we are born. We go into the this world. But where do we go when we die? That depends on your spiritual condition.God made a way for all people to be with Him after they die but the choice is always ours. But everyone will go somewhere. every person has the breath of God within them, therefore, they will live for eternity. Where they will live is the subject of this message.Share this message with soeone who may not hae the right address in eternity.

Send us Fan MailIn eternity past, Lucifer, now called Satan, was successful in leading one-third of God's angels in rebellion against Him. These have become the fallen angels. Are they still around today? What do they do? Are they in Satan's service? These are all important questions and not only that but what will be their destiny.Lets dive in to this important topic.

Send us Fan MailLet's face it. We have ab enemy. And our enemy is also God's enemy. Satan is the enemy of God, Jesus and mankind. He has a plan to either gain ma's worship or destroy him. And he has methods to do so.Like any spiritual warfare, we need to know our enemy. Listen and learn of Satan's methods. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. This is how you wi the battle.

Send us Fan MailPeople often ask where did evil come from? they ask did God make the devil?Actually, everything God does is good so Satan and evil do not come from the hand of God. Lucifer was God's highest angel before his pride got the best of him and he rebelled against God. From the rebellion dame the creation of evil. Evil is now present in every part of the world because Satan is the god of this world according to II Corinthians 4:4.One day Satan will be done away with as well as all the evil. So until then, we need to now our enemy. Once you understands the origin of Satan and evil, the better equipped you will be to live in this world victoriously.

Send a textYes, you are living in the world but there is another world, the world of spirits. This invisible world world is filled with spiritual beings that are the real movers and shakers of this life and probably your life as well.You would do well to learn as much as possible about this world. though invisible to the naked human eye, it is easier to recognize through spiritual eyes. So wipe the dust from your eyes and let's start looking.

Send a textEvery person should have a goal in life. Every Christian should have a goal in life. That goal would be Christlikeness.Back in Bible days, students would want to become like their rabbis. They would walk with them and learn from them. Today, Christlikeness means to become like Jesus. That involves the same practice. the more we walk with Jesus the more we will become like Him.Find inspiration as you listen and learn how to walk with Jesus.

Send a textDo you want to go up or down in life? In other words, do you want  high quality of life or do you want to live a low life? Much of that has to do with the company we keep.You can have friends that inspire to do great things, or friends that conspire to do evil things. We must all learn the value of having good companions.Let this message motivate you to make the best choices when it comes to the people you will spend much time with in your life.

Send a textDo you talk to God? I think many people do not because they think they don't know how to. Some use meaningless repetition, as if that is some form of conversation. Others never . Others never bother. But the reality, talking to God is communicating what is on your heart. It is not a memorized speech, it is dialogue. You speak and He listens, and then pause, the He speaks and you listen.This is called prayer and it is a gift God has given to us all. He gave it because He wants to hear from us. That is one way to have sweet fellowship with Him.

Send a textThere are two places we spend most or our time; at home and at work. So doesn't it make sense to have the best practices at these most time-consuming places"Unfortunately, home and work are not enjoyable places for many people. But that can all change. God's Word is the manual for life and it addresses both experiences. So let's dig in!

Send a textPeople do all kinds of things to find peace and joy. they spend tons of money, travel, change their looks, change their mates, they change anything and everything they can in order to find it. But that never works.Peace and joy are not illusive, you just have to know how to attain them. Peace and joy are also something God wants you to have so He has made a way for their attainment.Pay close attention, put what you hear into practice, and peace and joy will show up in your heart.

Send a textWhen you became regenerated by the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ, God made you a new creation. Old things have passed away and new things have come. This means you have a new standing with God. You are forgiven and not condemned. You have been  made righteous and you have a new relationship with God through Christ. But the question remains,How do i live in this new standing? As a new creation, there is some learning to be done. This message can help you get to the next level, a spiritual level where  you can live in and enjoy the new creation God has madd you to be.

Send a textLet's face it. It seems that whenever man puts his hand on something spiritual, he messes it up. God has done so many things for people and He has also siplified them for our understanding. Yet, man has a way of turning the into something different from what God intended.In this message you will learn about five taboos that are not the will of God but man has embraced them as something spiritual. Perhaps it may even be a wake-up call for you.

Send a textAfter Jesus died on the cross His body went into the tomb but His spirit went to Hades. Hades, or the underworld had two compartments;  Abraham's bosom for the Old Testament believers and torments for the non-believers.So where did Jesus go? Which compartment did He go to, or was it both? And why did He go there. These are important questions to be answered and that's what this message will do.The answer also affects your own personal walk as well.

Send a textJesus Christ always existed in eternity past in the form of Deity. But at some point in human history, He entered the human race as a man. Although many people do not believe this, it was for our benefit that He did. He actually accomplished many things as a man and these "many things" form the basis of our faith. Therefore, we should all be familiar with them.Let this message not only inform you but inspire you to go on in your Christian walk. Share it with someone who has not yet discovered Jesus.

Send a textYou need a lawyer! And why is that? Because Satan is the accuser of the brethren and he accuses us before God day and night. An advocate is one who speaks on another's behalf.Jesus stands in our defense before the throne of God pleading our case. The accusations do not stand because His blood has covered our sins. This is important to know  as it wards off any feeling of guilt for what you might have done. You stand forgiven before God. That is, if you confessed Jesus as your Savior,

Send a textAfter the Second coming of Christ, Jesus will set up His one thousand year reign over planet earth. Think of it. He will be in bodily form ruling he world and we, as His Bride will be right beside Him.The time of this reign is like a return to the Garden of Eden. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you will be reigning right along with Him and licing in the Holy City the New Jerusalem.Pay lowe attention to this message and see what is on the horizon.