The Hope Club Podcast

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.

Send a textThe end is not the end. When you die you are not really dead. Every person will experience a resurrection of their body at the end of time. Believers and unbelievers alike will all stand before the Lord.There are actually five resurrections in all. Get informed and learn what my be waiting for you at the time of your bodily resurrection.

Send a textSome people think that Jesus was married during His earthly ministry. That is completely wrong but He will be married in the future. Who do you think the lucky bride will be? Do you think it could be you?This is one of the greatest messages of end times events. Listen carefully and see if yo are in that wedding party when the3 Father says, Son, here is Your bride and Jesus says, She's beautiful.

Send a textEric Lee Brumley writes and performs music  for the glory of God and the edification of people. His songs reach way down into the heart and meet people right where they are in life.This interview is to introduce you to Eric and hopefully, that you would become a follower of his music. At the end of this podcast, you will be told how you can reach him if you would like him to come and sing at your event.The beginning has a microphone glitch but it clears up quickly.

Send a textThere are many beliefs people have on how to get to Heaven. That is why there are so many religions in the world. Can they all be right? Do all roads lead to Heaven?Do all roads lead to New York? How about Paris? London maybe? We know that all roads will not get us to these cities but only certain ones. So what about Heaven? This message is vital in understanding the proper way to get there. Pay close attention so you are not deceived into thinking you are going the right when when you are actually going the wrong way.

Send a textWe can all agree that this world is not in the best condition. Mankind cannot steward it properly. Sin is ruining it. Even nature itself has a curse upon it. But the Bible says there is a new world coming.This old world will be rolled up like a scroll and tossed away and God will bring in a brand new world. IN this world the curse will be removed, along with all sin and evil.Let this message encourage you and remind you that there is something greater to live for.

Send a textIt is one thing to be saved by the blood of Christ but even better than that, is to know that salvation is secure. Too many Christians do not have the assurance of their salvation and therefore do not live in freedom in their walk with God.Let this message bring you hope and not just hope but certainty that you tryly do belong to God once you accept Christ as your Savior.

Send us a textWhen man fell into sin, he became lost. Lost to God, lost to eternal life and even lost to purpose. But God did not leave us there. Redemption if the act of God buying us back from sin through the shed blood of Jesus.Though all people are lost, they can be redeemed. Let this message turn on the light on how to get back to God. Redemption is the work of God for the benefit of man.

Send us a textHere is a truth that too man people have yet to discover. For whatever reason, popular opinion, religious opinion , the opinion of other or even their own personal opinion, they have been blinded to the fact that God their Creator truly loves them.A person who knows not love knows not life. Jesus said He came to give abundantly and that is because of His great love for us. /don't miss out on what He has for you. Venture out and receive His love. Then you will truly receive life.

Send us a textHow wide and deep is the love of God? It is wide and deep enough to reach out to every person who ever lived. This is very good news because all people are in need of His love. We need His love because that is the basis for our salvation. Apart from His love for us, no one can be saved.in that love, He sent Jesus to atone for the sins of man. This is something to be thankful for , rather than rebel against, as many sadly do.Though we believe all people need a Savior, we also believe it is because He loves us so much that we can be saved!

Send us a textPerhaps one of the biggest cruses in life is not really knowing our own identity. How well do you really know yourself?  How do you see yourself? How does God see you?This message may be a breakthrough for some who are still searching for their true identity. Let it help you answer the question, "Do I know who I am?"

Send us a textHow many people really know who God is? How man know His name? Who is Jehovah? If God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, doesn't it make sense that we should really know Him?Listen carefully and learn about our Creator, Sustainer, and Savior so your life will never be the same again.

Send us a textSamson was a man known for his strength. But there is much more to his life than that. He was called by God while in his mother's womb. He had a Nazirite vow placed upon him. He was a judge over Israel for twenty years. Samson had a great start to his life.Samson went in and out of fellowship with God. H ended up in a very bad place but at the last moment he called on God and God heard him.Samson's life shows us tht no matter where you are or what you've done, you can call on God and He will hear you. So if you ned to, come back to God.

Send us a textThis message begins a series about coming back to God. Perhaps your walk with Him lately has cooled down. Maybe you left your first love for Jesus. Many things can interrupt our relationship with God. We get busy, tired, passive even  rebellious.Moses was one who got away from God but God went after him. The story of Moses can be your story. Open up your heart and listen to that still, small voice that is calling you back. He is calling you because He loves you. And love does not forsake

Send us a textPeople do many good things for one another. Perhaps the highest good we can do is to put ourselves out for someone else. We are all familiar with the story of the Good Samaritan. He really put himself out for someone left beaten, robbed and half-dead.He interrupted his journey, took are of a hurting an, and paid for his care out of his own pocket. That is dynamic caring.He teaches us that sometimes, to really care for someone, it will cost us something.

Send us a textMost of us would like to change some aspect of our life for the better. In some cases, a total and complete life-change would be welcome. The good news is, that total and complete life-change is possible.That is why Jesus came and when He left, He sent the Holy Spirit to adi us in our journey to a new life. If this is something you desire, then this message is for you.

Send us a textIf there is one thing that keeps the world at peace, it is forgiveness. But forgiveness is challenging for many people. Why is it that something so needful can be so difficult to do?In this message you will learn about "dynamic forgiveness." when you understands this kind of forgiveness, then you will find it easier to give forgiveness to others.

Send us a textSome people are strong in different areas. But there is one place we all need to be strong and that is spiritually. The Christian life requires dynamic strength because of the battle we are in.Learn how to get and maintain this strength so you can always get the vitory.

Send us a textHow you hear will usually determine how you respond. Listening is an art and many people have not learned to listen. their mind wanders, they ahead or they just let their own opinion dominate their mind.Jesus challenges us to listen carefully when He says "He that has an ear let him hear." That means listen with understanding. Let's learn about that with dynamic Listenng.

Send us a textLove comes i may forms. There is romantic love, family love, love of money, even love for our pets. These loves are often conditional. If the conditions are right, the love is there. but if the conditions are not right - look out!But there is a dynamic love that knows no boundaries. And this is because it comes from a Dynamic God. Do you know this love? You can and I hope you will by listening intently to how Go loves you.

Send us a textWhat does it mean to be free? I would say to come out from under a burden of debt. It could be financially, relationally, even physically. But there is a freedom that soars higher than any earthly circumstances. And that freedom is found in Jesus Christ.This dynamic freedom is what will really release teh burden you may have been carrying.

Send us a textBut for the grace of God, where would we be? It is God's unmerited favor upon us that we can receive anything good in this life.Listen and larn about this wonderful gift from a wonderful God.

Send us a textAnyone can fail and everyone does. But no one has to stay there. There is a way back from failure and that is called recovery. Many characters of the Bible knew how to recover from failure and you can too.Listen and learn that recovery is part of our journey and God made a way for it to be done.

Send us a textHow can we keep from caving into life's situations? We need fortitude. Not just fortitude but dynamic fortitude. We need a fortitude that is greater than the adversity. And this is certainly possible. Jesus had it and so can we.Fortitude is a learned ability and you can do it right here.

Send us a textI think we can all agree we are not that fond  of mediocre. Mediocre is not that  bad but not that good. How about lukewarm? Coffee sure doesn't cut it that way.  Either make it hot or make it cold. And so it is with our faith.The best kind of faith is a dynamic faith. And what is dynamic faith? Listen carefully and learn what it is then see if you have it,.

Send us a textfrter the Magi brought their gifts to the Christ Child, they were instructed by God to return home "another way" than they had Come. Reason being, King Herod wanted them to return to him to tell him with the Child was. He said he wanted to also worship Him but his true intention was tyo kill Him. So God instructed the Magi to go another way.Well, Christmas is now over and I wonder if God has that same instruction for you. Is there something about your life that God would want you also to "go another way?" Perhaps it's an area of change regarding a habit, or practice, or relationship or any other activity that is not healthy for you.The Bible also said it was a warning that God gave to the Magi. This may alsos be a warning to someone, not a mere suggestion. Listen carefully to find some good helps that will enable you to go another way.

Send us a textChristmas is observed just about all over the world. Each culture has their own observance of this special time. But wait! thousands of babies were born that night. What made this one so special? That is the purpose of this message. Jesus was born of a virgin.We will see why He was and how He was. We will also se3e the benefit provided to all mankind through this wonderful event. If this message doesn't truly enhane your appreciation for Christmas, I'm not sure if anything will.

Send us a textEvery important event requires a plan. God had an important event to carry out, to save humankind. In eternity past His plan was conceived and at the fulness of time, it was activation. That's Christmas.Listen and see the real significance of God's heart toward you as the meaning and spirit of Christmas coes more alive inside of you.

Send us a textImagine a life with no promises. Nothing to look forward to. Promises give us hope and a future. But the value of the promise is determined by the one making it.Can the person making the promise be trusted? Do they have a track record of being honest and committed to their word? If so, then the promise is worth looking to.Well, God has made us many promises and he is certainly true to His Word. When we think about Christmas, think about His promise to send a Savior, which He did. Because God  kept His Word here, you know He keeps His Word with all He says.

Send us a textThe  Christmas season is a busy time of year for many people. Shopping, visiting, cooking can really fill up a person's life. But sometimes that happens at the exemption of the most important aspect of Christmas - reflection. Without reflection, Christmas is lost in materialism.Advent means "coming." Christmas is the first coming of Christ. We, as believers, reflect on the Son of God coming into the world. But it doesn't stop there. We also reflect on  His Second Coming, when He returns in righteousness. We are living between His two comings.This message will show you the importance of your own life and how to be mobilized during the season.  You will also see there is no such thing as a bad Christmas when you have the right perspective.

Send us a textJesus has  many titles that describe His relationship to His Church. but perhaps the most endearing one and multifaceted is as the Good Shepherd. In that role, He provides many, many benefits to His sheep.Let this message draw you in to the depth of His love as your Good Shepherd and the wonderful blessing He affords you.

Send us a textOne of the best discoveries, if not the best discovery after salvation is your place in the Body of Christ. Jesus said He would build His Church and He is doing that work today. If Jesus is your Savior have you discovered your place in His Church?This is where life begins to make sense and in this message you will discover some of the functions Jesus has provided for you to live in. You may want to share this with other believers because it is something every Christian needs to know and also act on.

Send us a textWhere would we be today without the Holy Spirit? We would be nowhere! Jesus promised a Divine helper to us all who would give us spiritual understanding. power to live the Christian life and even convict the unbeliever to bring them to salvation.Listen and learn how the Holy Spirit is also here for you personally and how your life an be  empowered by Him. He is the fulfillment of the promise Jesus made.

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.