Hope Bible Church Savannah: Recent Episodes
Hope Bible Church Savannah
Missionary John Mihigo.
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"Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
who stand by night in the house of the Lord!" Palm 134:1 ESV
"For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed one." Psalm 132:10 ESV
"Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever."
Psalm 125:1
"Show us favor, Lord, show us favor, for we've had more than enough contempt." Psalm 123:3
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2
"Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming sitting on a donkey's colt." John 12:15
John 11:21 "Martha said to Jesus, 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.'"
John 10:16 "But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd."
"He answered, 'Whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.'" John 9:25
"If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32
"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" John 8:12
Pastor David continues our study in the Gospel of John as we look at the woman caught in adultery.
"When they heard these words, some of the people said, 'This really is the Prophet.' Others said, 'This is the Christ.' But some said, 'Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring of David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?' So there was a division among the people over him."
John 7:40-43
When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Do you take offense at this?"
John 6:60-61
"I have come in my Father's name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him."
John 6:43
Christ has been revealed through the Word of God, the Spirit of God and the people of God. Pastor Robbie preaches through a passage in Luke 2 to show the glory of Jesus.
This small, seemingly insignificant, city in scripture is vital in our understanding of Jesus and his birth & mission. Pastor Matt walks us through various passages that highlight the importance of the city of Bethlehem.
Pastor David continues our study of the Gospel of John as we look at Jesus and his authority.
Pastor David continues our study of the Gospel of John as we look at Jesus healing on the Sabbath.
Pastor Matt continues our study in the Gospel of John. We look at belief and the different phases of it.
As we continue in John, Pastor David preaches about spiritual leadership and what true leadership looks like.
Pastor David continues our study in the Gospel of John as we take a look at chapter 3 and discuss Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus and what it means to be born again.
Pastor David continues our study in the Gospel of John as we see Jesus cleanse the temple.
Pastor Matt continues our study in the book of John as we look at chapter 2, verses 1-12.
Pastor David continues our study of the Gospel of John as we look at chapter 1, verses 35-51.
Guest speaker, and provost & dean of Shepherd's Theological Seminary, Tim Sigler preaches about the importance of the Old Testament feasts and celebrations & how they are fulfilled in the person of Christ.
Who is Jesus?
As we begin our study in the Gospel of John, Pastor David opens the book with a glorious picture of the Lord Jesus.
What does it look like to live as a citizen of heaven in this temporary place? We must look at the example of Christ and focus on Him. Pastor David turns our eyes upon Jesus as we prepare to study the Gospel of John.
What does the Bible have to say about suffering? Pastor Matt walks us through a few passages as we close our mini-series "The Bible and..."
What does the Bible have to say about fear? In the second week of this short, topical series, Pastor Matt addresses the issue of fear.
What does the Bible have to say about anger? Pastor Matt begins a short topical study on what the Bible has to say about various issues in our lives. Today, we look at the topic of anger.
"The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons--Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malkishua." 1 Samuel 31:2 NLT
God's sovereignty and providence worked in the life of David to bring about His plan and purpose.
"Then David said in his heart, 'Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul.'" 1 Samuel 27:1
"But then David’s conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul’s robe. He said to his men, 'The Lord forbid that I should do this to my lord the king. I shouldn’t attack the Lord’s anointed one, for the Lord himself has chosen him.' So David restrained his men and did not let them kill Saul. After Saul had left the cave and gone on his way..." 1 Samuel 24:5-7
"Now Saul heard that David discovered, and the men who were with him. Saul was sitting at Gibeah under the tamarisk tree on the height with his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him."
1 Samuel 22:6-23
Chapter 21 to 22:5 contains 4 short stories as David prepares to go on the run. David makes some decisions that seem questionable. And there’s no mention of God in the decision making. Has David become another Saul? Is he just doing whatever seems right to him without stopping to consider God? Or is there something else going on here?
The 4 stories are:
• David to Nob for Provision (1-9)
• David to Gath for Protection (10-15)
• David to Adullam for Partners (22:1-2)
• David to Moab for Precaution (22:3-5)
Daniel 7:9-10
'I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire, and a river of fire was pouring out, flowing from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.'
'Then Jonathan told David, “I promise by the Lord , the God of Israel, that by this time tomorrow, or the next day at the latest, I will talk to my father and let you know at once how he feels about you. If he speaks favorably about you, I will let you know. But if he is angry and wants you killed, may the Lord strike me and even kill me if I don’t warn you so you can escape and live. May the Lord be with you as he used to be with my father. '
1 Samuel 20:12-13
"And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted in David."
1 Samuel 19:1
"Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul." 1 Samuel 18:3
'Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ' 1 Samuel 17:45
Matthew 28:1-10
1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
Matthew 27:32-50
32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” 38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. 39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” 44And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way. 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 3 p.m. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” 48 And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” 50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.
“And Samuel said, "Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 ESV
As believers, we must have active faith. Faith is depending on God's promises. His word always stands; our does not.
We are all worshippers in one way or another. The object of your worship is what matters. Pastor Matt paints a picture for us from Colossians of Jesus, our God and Savior.
12:3 Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Or whose donkey have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes with it? Testify against me and I will restore it to you."
12:4 They said, "You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man's hand."
12:5 And he said to them, "The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand." And they said, "He is witness."
1 Samuel 11:13 But Saul replied, "No one will be executed today, for today the LORD has rescued Israel."
God orchestrates all things according to his plan and will. He is in all things, controls all things, and determines all things.
"Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah and said to him, 'Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations.' But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, 'Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the Lord."
1 Samuel 8:4-6
"And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision." 1 Samuel 3:1
Pastor David continues our latest series with today's sermon from the book of 1 Samuel.
"It's better to be in a trial WITH GOD than free from trials WITHOUT GOD." -Matt Davis
As we begin 2020, Pastor Matt opens up our new study in the book of 1 Samuel.
God promised long ago that His Messiah would come to deliver His people. His name? Jesus! Tune in as Pastor David preaches an Old Testament passage that highlights God's promised deliverer.
Tune in as Pastor Matt finishes our miniseries covering phrases that many attribute are biblical, but are really not. The Bible doesn't say that!
Pastor Matt continues our miniseries that covers quotes and phrases that our culture deems biblical but really aren't.
Pastor Al Potter from Cary, NC (Colonial Baptist Church) commissions our elders with a passage in Ephesians concerning elders and how God has given them to the church as gifts to equip the saints for the work on ministry.
There are many sayings and phrases that people often use that sound biblical, but are they really? Pastor Matt begins a short series called "The Bible Doesn't Say That" that deals with these sayings to see how biblical they are.
"The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works." 2 Corinthians 12:12
"If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." 2 Corinthians 11:30
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Pastor Matt gives us a glimpse of how God cares for his people and, in turn, how they should care for others.
We warn and teach everyone in the hope that they would mature in Christ. This is the aim of Hope Bible Church.
"For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ."
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ...”
“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.” 2 Corinthians 10:3
Have you ever wondered why the wicked seem to prosper and never receive judgement for their evil? Asaph did too.
As we continue on our break from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Matt begins a 4-week study on the book of Jonah.
What comes to mind when the word "banquet?" As we take a break from 2 Corinthians, Pastor David preaches about the great banquet that is soon to take place and the sort of people that we, as Jesus followers, need to be inviting.
"He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness." 2 Corinthians 9:10
"But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting about you may not prove empty in this matter, so that you may be ready, as I said you would be." 2 Corinthians 9:3
“But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 8:16-17, 23
“And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.” 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 ESV
Why does anyone seek after treasure? What keeps us from the greatest treasure; the kingdom of Heaven? What are we idolizing? What are we treasuring more than Jesus? Pastor Matt preaches about the kingdom of Heaven and how we, as inhabitants, should be pursuing it as hidden treasure.
In this message, Pastor David gives biblical foundations from the OT and NT about tithing & freewill giving.
How does God view our giving? Paul seeks to give the Corinthians examples and encouragement as we continue in 2 Corinthians.
What does true repentance look like? David preaches on this as we continue our study in 2 Corinthians.
How do we live in light of the fact that we have been reconciled to God? Pastor David seeks to answer this question as we continue our study in 2 Corinthians.
“From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Paul reminds us to live in light of the fear of the Lord and also to be compelled by the love of Christ. These two things should motivate us to warn others of the coming judgment of God.
David preaches about the reward for the Christian in the next life after enduring the sufferings of this life.
David preaches about the fragility of life on this side of heaven and how the life of Christ should be seen in our mortal bodies.
The Burgess Family joins us to elaborate on how they are using aviation for the glory of God.
David preaches about the importance of reading, meditating on, understanding and living God's word. *Please excuse the sound quality on this sermon.
David preaches about the significance of the first coming of our savior.
References mentioned are: Philippians 2:5-8
David preaches about the glory of the new covenant being far greater than that of the old.
Guest preacher, Al Potter, preaches on the importance of taking heed to the word of God and how it impacts churches.
David preaches about the beauty of the New Covenant as promised in the Old Covenant. References mentioned are as follows:
2 Tim 3:16-17 Gen 16:13-14 5 major covenants: Noahic (Gen. 9), Abrahamic (Gen 15 & 15), Mosaic or Old Covenant (Ex. 19), Davidic (2 Samuel 7), New Covenant (Jeremiah 31) Ex 19-4 Deut 29:4, 29:22-28, 30:1-6 Jeremiah 31:31-34, 32:40 Ezekiel 10-11, 36:26-27 Luke 1:67-79 Matt 26:26-28 Hebrews 9:13-14 Romans 7:9-12 Psalm 119 Ephesians 3:4-6
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Matt preaches through a few OT verses and reminds us of God's goodness to us and how our response should be one of thankfulness.
David preaches about the aim of Christian ministry from Paul's perspective as we continue our study of 2 Corinthians chapter 2.
What is the conscience? What’s its purpose? Can we abuse it? David preaches from verse 12 of 2 Corinthians.
What is the hope in trials and suffering? It is the truth that God comforts us. Not only for our sake but for others.