Word of Hope Sermon Series Podcast

Words of Eternal Life

Reading: John 6:56-69 = It was a difficult time, and many of those who had followed Jesus left Him disappointed. Why did they leave Him? Did Jesus fail? What does this event teach us about discipleship? But most importantly, would we leave Him as well? If so, where else would we find "words of eternal life?"

Bearing Good Christian Fruit

Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 = The apostle Paul left us an amazing example of prayer. But what he was praying for may surprise some of us. He would ask God to fill us with all knowledge of His will, to grant us all spiritual wisdom, that we may bear fruit in every good work, and that we may attain all steadfastness and patience. That does not sound like the typical prayers we hear today, does it? How can we regain a heart like that? How can we return to such a vivid faith? Paul provided the answer that that as well.

Living in Him

Reading: John 6:47-58 = It was controversial and offensive then, and in many ways it continues to be today. It was all about a seemingly cryptic statement: that we have to eat His flesh and drink His blood. Taken out of context, this makes no sense at all, but once understood it call us to participate in the very nature of God and to live in Him. Our eternal life, as Jesus stated, depends on it.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Reading: John 6:1-15 = The Lord has called us to accomplish great tasks for Him. But how often do we think that what we have (what the Lord has provided) is not enough to face the task at hand? Does that mean that the Lord has made a mistake, or that the task at hand is impossible to accomplish? Do you have what it takes? The answer may surprise you!

In Him All Things Hold Together

Reading: Colossians 1:15-28 = What do you think about when you think of Jesus Christ? God, through Paul, points us to at least seven things that we should remember and be amazed by. Do you know what they are? Are you sure you are not missing something? Knowing Jesus Christ is vital for everyone of us.

The Great and Caring Shepherd

Reading: Psalm 23 = Where do we find comfort, reassurance and peace in our times of trouble? Psalm 23 has provided that comfort to many, and it still stands out today as a psalm of encouragement and peace. In this message we take a fresh look at this psalm in its proper context, pointing to the perfect example of the Lord Jesus, and drawing from it hope for all of us as well.

The Truth About the Gospel

Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 - It may not seem to be that relevant, but your life does depend on it. The gospel is the most important message of all, and yet there are still discussions and disagreements about what the nature of this message really is. We must know! Thankfully the Lord has provided us with the answer.

Called to Share

Reading: Mark 6:1-13  -  Somehow, when we think of sharing, especially as Christians or as a church, we assume that first we must have all that we think we may need. It could be finances, resources, expertise, health, perfection, and the list goes on. But what is that we really need? Once again, this is a lesson that Jesus taught His disciples as He was training them.

Your Faith Has Made You Well

Reading: Mark 5:21-43  -  When you think of faith, what do you think about? Is faith like a magic formula to get what we want? Does our faith compel God to do our bid? The events in the life of Jesus addressed in this message give us vital lessons about faith: the manifestation of our profound trust in God.

Sharing Our Burdens

Reading: Galatians 6:1-10 - We all have burdens to carry, and some of them can be overwhelming. Still, what we go through, our circumstances, are not what defines us. Who we are, and how we face our burdens in life depends on whether we walk by the flesh or by the Spirit. But what does all this mean? How do we live it? A very personal message from our pastor that will touch your heart and life.

Peace in the Storms of Life

Reading: Mark 4:35-41 - In our Christian walk, as in life, things may be exciting and certainly rewarding, but sooner or later we will also encounter storms that frighten us, and test our faith. How we face these storms depends on our perspective about God. This passage relates vital lessons Jesus taught His disciples, and all of us.

The Value of a Small Deed

Reading: Mark 4:26-32 - A man followed by a small band of misfits, fishermen, a tax collector and a zealot: not quite the picture of a glorious kingdom that will take over the whole world, and will continue to grow and expand forever ... but it will! Likewise, a call, a letter, a kind act, a donation: they are not quite something you would expect to change the world, but they are. No small deed is without fruit. Even when for a time we are unable to see it, it keeps growing until it produces fruit and multiplies many times over.

The Unforgivable Sin

Reading: Mark 3:20-35 - You probably have met a number of people making preposterous claims about themselves. None of them, however, was as great as the claim Jesus made of being the Son of God, and Messiah. Was He really that? Or was He just another one of those strange people with grandiose ideas about themselves?  In His days, some were moved to faith, some to questions and doubts, while others rejected Him completely. What about you? Are our doubts and questions the unforgivable sin? You must find out!

The Spirit of Truth

Reading: John 15:26-27; 16:4-15  -  The Holy Spirit is called the Helper, the Advocate, the Counselor. He proceeds from the Father through the Son as the Spirit of Truth, who will convict the world and judge all of us. But what is this truth? Is it just a doctrine or an idea? What does the Holy Spirit do? What is His role? The answers are of vital importance for all of us.

Sanctified in Truth

Reading: John 17:6-19  -  What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? To be sanctified in truth? Has God left us to ourselves with an idea or a message to pass on to others, or is He involved not only in that truth, but also in protecting us from being entrapped by the evil of this world? We need to understand our calling, and we can do so directly from the words of Jesus, as He prayed to God the Father.