Hope Fellowship Teaching Podcast

10 Commandments 06: Do Not Kill (Hate)

In this message, we explore the deeper meaning of the sixth commandment, "Do not murder," by examining Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5. Pastor John explains that this commandment goes beyond physical murder to encompass anger in our hearts, harsh words, and vengeful actions toward others. He emphasizes that as Christians, we should examine our hearts, adjust our behavior, and practice forgiveness in order to truly live out this commandment in our relationships.

10 Commandments 05: Honor Your Father and Mother

In this message, we celebrate Father's Day by unpacking the 5th Commandment, which says to honor our father and mother. We discuss what a father needs, focusing on honor, respect, care, prayer, and grace. We also acknowledge that while not everyone had a great father figure, forgiveness and grace can free us from bitterness and open doors for healing.

10 Commandments 04: Remember the Sabbath and Keep it Holy

This message emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath rest, not as a legalistic obligation but as a principle for maintaining a sustainable and healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Pastor John challenges us to evaluate if we are living over-scheduled and stressed lives and encourages us to be willing to slow down, dwell in God's rest, and for non-believers, to find true rest in Jesus Christ.

10 Commandments 03: Do Not Take The Lord's Name in Vain

In this message, Pastor Zach walks us through the Third Commandment, "Do not take the Lord's name in vain," emphasizing that it means more than just avoiding profanity. It calls Christians to bear God's name well by living in a way that glorifies and represents Him to others. He further explains that bearing God's name involves living an "unusual" life of love, integrity, justice, and holiness that stands out from the world around us.

10 Commandments 02: No Graven Images

In this message, we unpack the Second Commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol." Pastor Robert emphasizes that this commandment is about more than just physical idols. He highlights that idolatry can also present itself in other ways - getting impatient with God's process, making good things required rather than following God's guidance, and adding man-made rules or requirements to the worship of God. We are challenged to examine our lives for areas where we may be exhibiting these symptoms of idolatry and realign our focus on loving God and others, rather than following a checklist mentality.

10 Commandments 01: No Other Gods

In today's message, we talk about the First Commandment - "You shall have no other gods before me", and how we often put things like money and ourselves (our desires, careers, etc.) before God in our lives. Pastor John emphasizes that the Ten Commandments are not just rules, but guidelines for how to love God and love others, which Jesus summarized as the greatest commandments.

Mother's Day Weekend 2024

We celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a message encouraging us to honor, respect, care for, and show grace toward the mother figures in our lives.

Serve/Compassion Weekend

In this message, John sits down with Outreach Pastor, Launa Vaughn, to discuss Hope Fellowship's missions and outreach efforts both locally and globally. They talk about the impact of child sponsorship through organizations like Compassion International, with guest speaker Owen sharing his powerful story of how being sponsored as a child in Kenya changed his life.

When The World Breaks 04: Paul in Prison

In this message, we discuss how to respond when facing challenges and difficulties in life, using the example of the apostle Paul, who endured many hardships while preaching the gospel. We are encouraged to focus on God's strength in our weakness, attach purpose and perspective to our struggles, and fix our gaze on eternal things rather than temporary troubles.

When The World Breaks 03: Mental Health with Toby Slough

In this message, Toby Slough walks us through how to find freedom from life's struggles by embracing change. He shares his personal story with us and emphasizes that lasting change takes time, requires understanding one's true identity in Christ, and involves taking small steps rather than waiting for an instantaneous transformation. We learn that Jesus offers freedom amid trials and that we must actively participate in the process of change.