Living Hope Church: Recent Episodes
Daniel Mann
With this sermon, we resume our study of the book of Genesis. To hear the first 8 sermons of the book of Genesis, please locate our study of Genesis 1-11 called "Foundations, " preached in January and February of 2021.
This message covers Paul's third missionary journey and examines the model of gospel ministry that Paul followed.
At the beginning of the book of 1 Samuel, the religious leaders had polluted worship and provoked God's silence by their wicked actions. However, God had a plan to raise up someone to purify worship and proclaim His Word.
Interestingly, the one that God raised up was a child (Samuel), and he pointed to a far greater Child (Jesus) who would come into the world at a time of spiritual darkness when religious leaders had polluted worship and provoked God's silence.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 5:1-7 called The Community of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 4:12-19 called The Suffering of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 4:1-11 called The Mindset, Manner, and Ministry of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 3:8-22 called The Character Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 3:1-7 called The Marriage Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 2:11-25 called The Submission Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 2:1-10 called The Identity Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 1:13-25 called The Lifestyle Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon from 1 Peter 1:3-13 called The Living Hope Of Christian Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Peter. God uses Peter to encourage believers as they experience the pressures of living in this world. He urges us as strangers, sojourners, exiles rejected by this world, that we are chosen by God and given a living hope in Jesus. Join us as we learn from Pastor Daniel in this sermon series, Exhortations For Exiles.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon as we learn about Jesus as The Messiah from the first Palm Sunday in Mark 11.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Desperate Times Call For... JESUS: Mark 5:21-43.
In this sermon Pastor Daniel Mann shares 4 truths from 2 Corinthians 8 & 9 about how God works in your giving.
In this sermon Pastor Daniel Mann explores various passages of Scripture to see what the Bible has to say about tithing and why believers should tithe.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Strange Requests Teaching Powerful Lessons: Mark 5:1-20.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, What To Know About Storms And How To Respond: Mark 4:35-41.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Understanding How The Kingdom Grows: Mark 4:21-34.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, How Will You Receive The Word?: Mark 4:1-20.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Collisions Between Kingdoms and Kin: Mark 3:19b-35.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Valuable Insights About Yourself and Others: Mark 2:23-3:19.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, The Healer Of The Soul: Mark 2:1-22.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's continue our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Jesus: The Supreme Authority from Mark 1:14-45.
In this series, we will explore the book of Mark and his eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry. Mark's account is not merely a biography of facts. He takes us on a journey with the purpose of confronting everyone with the person of Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel. Let's begin our journey with Jesus as we listen to Pastor Daniel in this sermon, Why Is It Good News That Jesus Has Come?: Mark 1:1-15.
In this sermon, Pastor Daniel teaches us from Psalm 100 WHY we should be thankful, HOW to express our thanksgiving, and WHO should be thankful.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 to help us connect the importance of the resurrection of the dead to our future resurrection.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel wraps up the TOGETHER series with 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 to give us some final marching orders for the church.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 to help us see the importance of the resurrection of the dead.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 to help us see four truths about the gospel.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 to help us understand the guidelines for gathering for worship.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 to help us pursue the best spiritual gifts.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues using select passages from 1 Corinthians 12, 13, & 14 to help us understand that some of the gifts of the Spirit have ceased.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 to help us understand the qualities of biblical love.
In this sermon, Guest Speaker, Pastor Christian Powell we will explore John 14:16-18 where we find the wonderful promise of the Holy Spirit as our Helper.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 12 to show us how members of the Church should function.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians to help us understand spiritual gifts.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel helps us understand the sacredness of the LORD's table.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 to help us understand the order God has established in the home.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 to help us see the significance and sacredness of taking of the LORD's table.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 to help us avoid the dangers of idolatry.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 to help us overcome temptation.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 to help us understand that as believers we should make (or be willing to make) sacrifices for the spreading of the gospel.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 to help us understand the proper use of Christian liberty.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel continues from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 to give us instructions for living in various circumstances.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 to give us instructions for the various circumstances we find ourselves in throughout life.
Listen, as Pastor Daniel speaks of the pivotal role Mother's play in their child's faith.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 to help us understand how God owns the believer's body.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 6:1-9 to help us understand how believers should handle disputes in the church.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 to help us understand how the church should respond to unrepentant sin within the church and pursue lives of authentic purity.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 4:6-21 so that we can heed Paul's warning against pride!
In this series, we will explore the art of neighboring! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses Luke 10:25-37 to show us how to have genuine compassion for our neighbors!
Join us as Pastor Daniel leads us through the Easter story in Luke 18 & Luke 24. He shares with us the important message of how we can be set free from our sins through our Risen Savior!
In a world full of turmoil and despair, where can one find peace? Not only peace with others, not even peace with oneself, but peace with God? Pastor Daniel Kicks off our Holy Week series with this Palm Sunday message and gives everyone an opportunity for peace with God! Our peace with God hinges on how we respond to Jesus! (Luke 18:31-34, 19:28-44)
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 3:1-45 to show how Paul corrected the corinthians carnal thinking.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 to show us the striking contrasts between spiritual people and natural people.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 1:17-34 to show us the striking contrasts between man's wisdom and God's.
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 to show how tragic it is for a church to be divided. Yet, God has alerted us to the damage division causes to help us avoid making the same mistakes!
Listen as our guest speaker, Oliver Lopez, delivers a message about what only Jesus has to offer!
In this series, we will explore the book of 1 Corinthians where we find a church with many flaws and failures. Paul, however, sees hope. He reminds them that as believers we are to be perfectly joined together with one another, but also with Christ! In this sermon Pastor Daniel uses 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 to show us how Paul focuses on the Gratitude to God. In spite of our many failures, we have grounds to give gratitude to God.
In this episode, Pastor Daniel uses Ephesians 4:11-12 to explain how every believer should be engaged in service and ministry, and also edified by their service!
Listen as Pastor Daniel challenges every believer to be busy doing the work of the ministry and edifying the church!
In this message, Pastor Jake reminds us of the very reason WHY we want to glorify and serve the Lord with every domain of our lives. There is an amazing similarity between the story of 2 Samuel 9 and the story of the gospel. This should give us the conviction (the God initiated passion) to equip ourselves for the work of the ministry, to engage with non-believers, and to edify believers to keep pursuing the Lord and His will for our lives!
In this episode, Pastor Daniel kicks off our new series in Ephesians 4:1-16. God challenges believers that each one of us is gifted in different and unique ways, and each member using their gifts is vitally important to the functioning of the body of Christ as a whole. We are called to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus!
Listen, as Pastor Daniel leads us through the Bible, showing us that Jesus is the Light of the World!
In this message, we will explore John 2:1-18. Listen as Pastor Daniel explains that Jesus is much more than just a cute baby who's birth we celebrate during this season. He is Lord of all. He is the Eternal Lord, He is Equal with the Father, He is the Creator of all things, and He is the Source of Life.
As the culture changes all around us, it is no longer possible to pretend that we are a Moral Majority. That may be bad news for America, but it can be good news for the church. What's needed now, in shifting times, is neither a doubling-down on the status quo nor a pullback into isolation. Instead, we need a church that speaks to social and political issues with a bigger vision in mind: that of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Pastor Daniel as he leads us through the Scriptures and teaches us how we can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
As the culture changes all around us, it is no longer possible to pretend that we are a Moral Majority. That may be bad news for America, but it can be good news for the church. What's needed now, in shifting times, is neither a doubling-down on the status quo nor a pullback into isolation. Instead, we need a church that speaks to social and political issues with a bigger vision in mind: that of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Pastor Daniel as he leads us through the Scriptures and teaches us how we can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
As the culture changes all around us, it is no longer possible to pretend that we are a Moral Majority. That may be bad news for America, but it can be good news for the church. What's needed now, in shifting times, is neither a doubling-down on the status quo nor a pullback into isolation. Instead, we need a church that speaks to social and political issues with a bigger vision in mind: that of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Pastor Daniel as he leads us through the Scriptures and teaches us how we can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
As the culture changes all around us, it is no longer possible to pretend that we are a Moral Majority. That may be bad news for America, but it can be good news for the church. What's needed now, in shifting times, is neither a doubling-down on the status quo nor a pullback into isolation. Instead, we need a church that speaks to social and political issues with a bigger vision in mind: that of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Pastor Daniel as he leads us through the Scriptures and teaches us how we can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
As the culture changes all around us, it is no longer possible to pretend that we are a Moral Majority. That may be bad news for America, but it can be good news for the church. What's needed now, in shifting times, is neither a doubling-down on the status quo nor a pullback into isolation. Instead, we need a church that speaks to social and political issues with a bigger vision in mind: that of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to Pastor Daniel as he leads us through the Scriptures and teaches us how we can engage the culture without losing the gospel.
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him! In this message we learn from Ephesians 2:11-22 that all believers, regardless of ethnicity, have equal standing with God and are united as one in Christ. How are we equal and united? 1. We've been equally reconciled to God (Eph 2:11-16) 2. We've been created together as one new humanity (Eph 2:14-16) 3. We possess equal citizenship in the kingdom of God (Eph 2:19) 4. We belong to the family of God (Eph 2:19) 5. We are built together as a temple for God (Eph 2:20-22)
In this message, we will explore Acts chapter 3 and what the future holds in Gods plan of restoration.
In this message, we will explore Mark chapter 8 and the need to be rescued from our sin. We will learn exactly how Jesus rescued us.
In this message, we will explore 3 distinctives that show and prove that Jesus is that One that God promised to send as the Messiah to rescue humanity from the fall of sin.
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him! In this message we learn from Ephesians chapter 2, four sharp contrasts between being spiritually dead and being spiritually alive in Christ!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him! In this message we learn that God can give us, as believers, dthe spiritual understanding that we need!
In this series, we will explore the book of Ephesians and learn how everything we need is found ALL IN Jesus; therefore, we ought to be ALL IN when it comes to our devotion to Him! This message answers the question, "What are the spiritual blessings that God has given us in Jesus?"
In this message, we will explore Genesis 3:15 and learn that we were not left without hope, separated from God. He gave us a wonderful promise of a coming Savior that would bring hope to all who would believe!
In this message, we will explore Genesis 3 and learn why & how the perfection of creation was ruined.
In this message, we will explore Genesis 1 and learn that God is at the center of this story called "Life" and we must all realize that Jesus is the Beginning and the End, The Truth, The Creator, and He is our Savior!
In this message, we will explore Deuteronomy 6 and learn What it means to be a D6 Family and the responsibility of parents to be the primary disciplers of their children!
In this message, we will explore Matthew 11:25 and learn that doing good works just enslaves us in a man centered work camp. However, we find true rest when we come to Jesus and Him alone.
In this message, we will explore 2 Corinthians 5 and learn that every believer's motivation to glorify God is the measure of love Christ demonstrated toward us. This measure of love motivates us to join the mission of God: reconciling others!
In this message, we will explore Matthew 28 and learn that every believer is called to join God's Mission in His work to change the world.
In this message, we will explore Matthew 28 and learn that Disciple-making is intentionally entering into someone's life to help them know and follow Jesus (Evangelism) and to teach them to obey His commands (Discipleship). Disciple-making involves Active Evangelism, Declarative Baptism, and Comprehensive Discipleship.
In this message, we will explore Acts 2 and learn that believers ought to share their lives with one another because of they have in common. Believer share a common conversion, a common devotion, and a common witness.
In this message, we learn that believers need one another to become who God has called them to be.
In this message, we will explore three practical ways that believers can express their love for God.
In this message, you learn that your ultimate mission is to love God with all your being.
In this message, we learn from the Magi lessons about revelation, seeking, and worship.
In this message, we explore three lessons from the life of Joseph and Mary about godliness.
In this message, we explore three lessons that the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist teach us about the sovereignty of God.
We live in our culture that avoids responsibility and accountability at all costs. However, church membership involves full commitment to Christ and one another, seeking to live out the expectations that Christ has placed upon us as His people.
In this message, we will explore the book of Acts to see if there is any process for joining a local church.
In this message, our new assistant pastor, Jake Waldman, preaches his first message at Living Hope by giving us challenge from Matthew 14 about trusting Jesus through adverse circumstances.
Why is it important for every believer to be a member of a local church? In this message, we will explore 5 reasons as to why you, as a believer, need to join a local church.
There is a strong, undeniable basis found in God’s Word for every believer to be a member of a local church. What is that basis? In this message, we will explore 7 biblical implications that indicates every believer ought to be a formal, identifiable member of a local church.
An established church is a multi-generational church where the older generations are making disciples of the generation to come.
In this message, we will learn that an established church consists of believers who persevere through trials by God’s grace to the end.
In this message, we will explore the truth that an established church consists of believers who live holy as God is holy.
In this message, we learn that an established church consists of believers who experience unity with one another that reflects the unity of the Godhead.
In this message, we learn that an established church consists of faithful disciples who give financially and materially through the church for the glory of God and to meet needs.
In this messages, we learn that an established church consists of believers who worship the Lord and edify one another through music. We'll explore four essentials to being established in music that glorifies God and edifies the people of God.
An established church consists of believers who are faithfully using their spiritual gifts to serve Jesus and one another for the glory of God.
What is biblical fellowship? In this message, we will learn the two essentials to being established in fellowship.
In this message, we will learn that an established church consists of faithful disciples of Jesus who are making disciples.
In this message, we learn that an established church consists of genuine believers who are bold and effective in leading lost people to saving faith in Jesus.
Discover the three essentials to becoming established in evangelism.
This is the first message in the series, "Essentials of an Established Church." In this sermon, we learn from Acts 2:14-42 that an established church consists of a genuine converts who are established in Jesus and His gospel.
Listen to this powerful message from guest speaker Chris Truett, the pastor of Bethel Church in Kinston, NC. In this message, we will learn 4 truths about how to have a thriving Christian life from Colossians 1:1-8.
What does the Bible say about the last days? In this message, we will look at 7 events described in Scripture relating to the last days.
What is the church? How is the church described? What should the church be like? Who leads the church? In this message, we will look into God's Word for biblical answers about His church
A new believer in Christ might ask, "What do i do now that I am saved?" Ib this message, we will explore what it means to walk with God in the new path that He has for each believer.
In this message, we will explore what the Bible teaches about heaven--the dwelling place of God.
Genesis chapter 2 and 3 give us essential details about the history of humanity. If we do not understand the first 3 chapters of Genesis, we will always be confused about who we are. In this message, we will learn about the uniqueness of humanity and the fallenness of humanity.
What does the Bible have to say about cosmology? In this message, we will explore the beginning, mystery, order, and purpose of creation.
Who is Jesus Christ and what has He accomplished for us? In this message, we examine the deity, humanity, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
Who is Jesus and what has He done? In this message, we examine the deity, humanity, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Who is the Holy Spirit? What is He like? What is His ministry and function in the Trinity? In this message, we learn not merely about a topic but about a Person, the Holy Spirit.
God eternally exists in a fellowship of three equal but distinct persons--the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. In this message, we will study about the first member of the Trinity, God the Father. (Note: We experienced technical difficulties while recording this message and we apologize that the volume is low throughout the sermon).
What are the most essential beliefs of a Christian? In this message, we explore the foundation of our faith, the Word of God. Everything a true Christian believes must come from the Bible. Since none of us were present to see the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we must rely upon the Word of God for our beliefs. Listen to this helpful message about why to submit to God's Word as the authority for your life.
The final aspect of our salvation in Christ is glorification. The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8 that believers are joint-heirs with Christ and will be glorified with Him. What does it mean that we will experience glorification with Jesus for all eternity? Find out in this message.
We all have experience with slavery. We are either current slaves or former slaves. That is why we need redemption. In this message, we will learn what type of slavery we are bound in and what Jesus has done to set us free.
In this message, guest speaker Logan Wolf preaches from God's Word about what it means to be sanctified.
Have you ever thought of yourself as being God's enemy? According to God's Word, every person is born an enemy with God because of sin and Jesus Christ died on the cross to reconcile us to God. In this message, guest speaker Keenan Casteel preaches from Romans 5 about our enmity with God and our reconciliation to Him through the death of Jesus.
What does it mean to be justified? Who needs to be justified? How does a person become justified before God? In this message, guest speaker Rodney Holloman shares from God's Word what justification is and how you can experience it.
In this message, guest speaker Amos Dillard shares from God's Word what it means to be converted. In Jesus, we receive countless amazing blessings but how do we come to be in Him? How do we enter into a saving relationship with Him? Grab a Bible and find a quiet place to listen to this helpful message.
What blessings do we receive when we come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Ephesians 1 says that there are a host of spiritual blessings that we inherit when we come into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. In this series, we will discover the fullness of our salvation in Jesus.
God has been good to our church in 2015. In this message, we will look back at all that God has done for us this year and give Him thanks for His marvelous works.
The authority to become a child of God is entirely outside of our power. We can do nothing to change our condition of being outside of God's family. Thankfully however, Jesus Christ has the right (authority) to make someone a child of God. In this message, we will explore John 1:12-13 and learn about becoming children of God.
Jesus Christ is called the true Light. When He came into the world, mankind loved darkness and hated the Light. John 1 gives convincing proof of just how depraved we are. In this message, we will explore three ways that rejecting Christ demonstrates our depravity.
The truth about Jesus' nature (Who He is) has been revealed to us in the pages of the Bible. In this message, we will examine 5 truths about the nature of Jesus.
The word "temptation" is very interesting word in the Bible. Often, it refers to being enticed to sin. At times, it refers to being tested or tried. In every case, we need to depend on God in prayer because we cannot handle temptation on our own. In this message, we explore three implications found in the petition "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
Jesus taught His disciples to seek forgiveness from their heavenly Father and to grant forgiveness to others. In this message, we will examine 4 implications as to what it means to be forgiven and to forgive.
What does it mean to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread"? In this messages, we learn about about asking God to meet our personal, material, and physical needs.
What is implied in the petition "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven"? In this message, we will look at 3 implications found in praying for the LORD's kingdom to come and His will to be done.
What is your first petition when you begin praying? In this message, we will look at three implications found in the petition "hallowed be Thy name."
How we begin are time of prayer is very important. If we get off on the wrong track when we pray, it is easy to continue off track. Jesus gave us some principles for how to start our time of prayer. When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He did not begin with their requests. He began with their relationship. In this message, we will learn the power of entering a prayer time the way Jesus taught us.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than an interesting religious story. It is an absolutely essential truth of the Christian faith. For the true believer in Jesus, everything hinges upon whether or not He literally rose again from the dead. If Christ did not rise from the dead, then everything a Christian believes about Him is false and worthless. However, if Jesus really did rise from the dead as the Bible declares, then He is truly is the almighty God. In this message, guest speaker Nathan Kimbrell shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15 how that the resurrection of Jesus provides the greatest hope for us.
In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus contrasted two different approaches to prayer. One approach is rejected by God. The other approach is received by God. In this message, we will learn the difference between prayer that God rejects and prayer that God receives.
For our two year anniversary service, guest speaker Chris Edmonds laid out the simple yet profound truths that form the basis for the Christian life. In this message, we will explore what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and to walk in the Spirit.
God created and redeemed us for a purpose. He has a will for us. The Bible refers to His plan for us as "the race that set is before us." We are called to run our race to the finish and to complete His purpose on earth for us. In this message, we will explore how to finish by faith the race God has given each of us.
It is easy to trust Christ when the circumstances are favorable and the consequences are painless, but are we ready to trust Him when the circumstances are unfavorable and when the consequences might bring suffering? In this message, we will learn how that true faith surrenders to God's sovereign plan if the consequences lead to triumphant circumstances or tragic circumstances.
Perhaps the greatest college basketball coach in history John Wooden once said, "There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one that places faith in the hands of the Savior." Everyone like to victorious, but when it comes to winning in life and being victorious over death and hell, only Jesus Christ can give us victory. In this message, we will explore 3 areas of victory that we assured of by putting our trust in Jesus Christ.
We tend to maximize the minor problems we face and minimize the major perils we face. It would suit us well to consider more carefully the perils that threaten our lives and eternities. In Hebrews 11:27-29, we find God delivering Moses and the children of Israel from the perils they were facing and insight into how He desires to deliver us from the perils we face. In this message, we will learn how God delivers us by faith.
Living by faith is not always an easy path but it is the path that leads to eternal delight. In this message, guest speaker Mark Cash shows from the life of Moses in Hebrews 11:23-27 that living by faith involves refusing evil, bearing Christ's reproach, and receiving eternal rewards. Choose to walk the road less traveled and live by faith in the unseen God!
Are you successfully passing down your faith to the next generation? In this message, we will learn about a legacy of faith--perpetuating our faith to future generations.
There were some in John 12 who "believed" the claims of Jesus with their head, but that belief never became saving faith due to three critical factors. In this message, we learn from guest speaker, Rev. Zack Hinson, that there are three obstacles that keep many people from Jesus.
As believers, we are strangers and pilgrims in this world, but what exactly does that mean? The lives of Abraham and Sarah show us 5 incredible insights as to what it means to journey on the pilgrimage of faith.
As believers, we are strangers and pilgrims in this world, but what exactly does that mean? The lives of Abraham and Sarah show us 5 incredible insights as to what it means to journey on the pilgrimage of faith.
In this message, we hear from guest speaker Marcos Osuna, student pastor of Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC. He shows us from Hebrews 11:7 from the life of Noah that faith heeds God's warnings and follows God's call.
We were designed with an intrinsic need to please God. There is an inescapable emptiness within us until our lives please Him. In this message, we learn why it is impossible to please God without faith.
Our greatest need is acceptance with God. Hebrews 11:4 and Genesis 4 tells the stories of two brothers, Cain and Abel, who took two different approaches to find acceptance with God. Why did God accept Abel and reject Cain? In this message, we will learn the powerful difference that faith makes and why God has chosen faith as the means through which we obtain righteousness.
Is faith blind optimism or is faith based on more substantial evidence? A lot of people do not understand what real faith is. In this message, we will explore the description of faith in Hebrews 11:1. Faith doesn't have to be a mystery. You can understand what it is and how to exercise it.
Witnessing is not the responsibility of a small minority of believers. It is the privilege and responsibility of EVERY child of God. In this message, we learn how that every believer can be Spirit led and empowered to witness effectively.
How do the New Testament church in the book of Acts go from a handful of people to thousands within a matter of days? What is the main purpose of the church today?
What does it really mean to be filled with the Spirit? Learn powerful truths from God's Word today about the ministry of the Holy Spirit through you to others.
What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? In this message, we learn from God's Word how the Holy Spirit can go from living in us in residency to living through us in power. Every believer has the Holy Spirit in residency but not every believer is experiencing the fullness of power that the Lord intends.
What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit? Who has been baptized with the Holy Spirit? When does a person get baptized with the Holy Spirit? Find out the answers to these questions from God's Word in this message.
When Jesus commissioned His disciples, His command to wait preceded His command to go. In this message, we will discover that if we want to witness in power we must first learn to wait in prayer.
What happened after the resurrection? Jesus spent 40 days instructing His followers and then He ascended into heaven. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are vital truths of the Christian faith, but so is His ascension. In this message, we conclude our investigation into why the ascension of Jesus is so significant and how it benefits us.
What happened after the resurrection? Jesus spent 40 days instructing His followers and then He ascended into heaven. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are vital truths of the Christian faith, but so is His ascension. In this message, discover why the ascension of Jesus is so significant and how it benefits us.