Hope Fellowship Teaching Podcast

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.

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 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.

New Years Eve 2023

We kick off the new year with a message from our Executive Pastor, Angela Linz, talking about the goodness of God. 

I Hate Christmas 03: Advent - Joy

By mid-December, too many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols, the parties, the decorations, and our tree is already starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for wasn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new this Christmas as we dive into Advent themes of the season. 

The Power Of 02: Words

The Bible seems to mention the overwhelming power of two things in our lives: money and words. What does it mean for money to have the power over us? Is it actually possible to serve money instead of God? The Bible says that the tongue has the power of life and death. Is that actually true? In “The Power of _____,” we tackle the power of money and our words.

Fabric of Faith 01: Abandoned

For a man with so much hope for the future, Joseph spent a good part of his life rejected, abandoned, and imprisoned. How did he endure the abuse, betrayal, disappointment, and injustice in his life? This four-part series looks at how Joseph's choices helped him overcome every obstacle life threw at him. 

Commitment to Community 02: Community with Others

With a population of 7.5 billion worldwide, people are everywhere! And yet, according to a recent AP Report, “Americans, who have become less engaged with worship houses, community organizations, and even their own family members in recent decades, have steadily reported an increase in feelings of loneliness.” Isolation and individualism are rising while vulnerability and accountability are becoming obsolete. Is there a way from the teachings of Jesus that would help us live lives that were fully known and fully loved by God and others as we continue moving towards the center of God’s purpose for our lives? Of course, that answer is YES! And it’s found in community.

Psalms of Summer 06: Psalm 69

The book of Psalms is a collection of songs by human writers who poured out their hearts - and their emotions - into expressing their joy, pain, and praise. In “Psalms of Summer,” we explore 8 Psalms to learn and be challenged by the author’s pursuit of God, despite the possible hardships of life.

Psalms of Summer 04: Psalm 51

The book of Psalms is a collection of songs by human writers who poured out their hearts - and their emotions - into expressing their joy, pain, and praise. In “Psalms of Summer,” we explore 8 Psalms to learn and be challenged by the author’s pursuit of God, despite the possible hardships of life.