Hope Fellowship Teaching Podcast

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.

When The World Breaks 02: Job

In this message, we learn that the depth of our relationship with God determines the depth of our endurance and faith when facing difficult situations where it feels like our world is falling apart. Through the story of Job, we see that trusting in God's plan, even when we don't understand it, is the path to being restored and blessed.

When The World Breaks 01: Mike Martin's Story

In this message, Pastor Mike Martin shares his personal story with us and gives insight on how to navigate difficult seasons and challenges in life. He emphasizes the importance of community, prayer, and finding strength in God's promises during times of grief and suffering.

Who Is Jesus 05: Jesus the Answer (Easter 2024)

In this Easter message, we talk about how Jesus is the answer; He is the answer to finding peace, healing, purpose, overcoming sin, and conquering death. Pastor John challenges believers to truly live what they believe and invites non-believers to a life with Jesus by acknowledging that Jesus died and rose again to provide new life.

Who Is Jesus 04: Jesus the King

Jesus is a different kind of king, building a different kind of kingdom. The way of Jesus' kingdom is counter-cultural - embracing humility, servanthood, and sacrifice rather than grasping for power and position. As followers of Jesus, we are called to have the same attitude and represent his kingdom in how we live our lives.

Who Is Jesus 03: Was Jesus a Liar or Lord?

In this message, we seek the answer to whether Jesus was Lord or a liar. Jesus taught with great authority and wisdom that amazed people. The sermon argues that we should not just trust Jesus for our eternal destiny but also accept his teachings and make him the Lord and guide over how we live our daily lives. It presents evidence for why Jesus can be trusted, including his miraculous deeds, and brilliant teachings that attracted multitudes.

Who Is Jesus 02: Jesus the Historical Figure

In this message, we examine the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus, citing numerous secular and non-Christian sources from the 1st-3rd centuries AD. While Jesus' existence is well-attested, the main issue was with his claims. Was Jesus just another historical figure, or was he who he claimed to be - the son of God?

Who Is Jesus 01: Jesus the Teacher

This message focuses on Jesus as a teacher, specifically addressing his teachings on greed. The main text we covered was from Luke 12, where Jesus warns against greed and calls his followers to prioritize God's kingdom over accumulating possessions. The message highlighted three symptoms of greed and encouraged us to seek God's kingdom first and practice generosity. We learned that true security and fulfillment come from obedience to God rather than chasing after wealth and possessions.

Committed 04: Committed to Forgiveness

When you say “I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime and dream of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. It’s easy for that commitment to fade. In “Committed,” we will share four key commitments that every marriage and relationship needs to have to last.