Living Hope Church: Recent Episodes
Living Hope Church of Crofton, Maryland
In Luke 14:7-24 Jesus teaches a parable about the Great Banquet and how to respond to the invitation to the kingdom of heaven
In this sermon we will hear of how God is One God, yet three persons in how He invites us into the trinity as eternal Joy
Luke 13:31-35. In this passage we see the how Jesus alone is steadfast in the face of opposition and isolation, and how that offers us home in Him.
In this passage, we look at Jesus' urgent warning for us to repent, and to repent as a lifestyle, not just as a one-time decision.
In this passage, we look at our need to get right with the judge of the earth, and how Jesus makes that possible
In this passsage we look at Christs death on the cross and resurrection from the grave, and see why it is the most important news in history.
In this passage we see what it means to stay dressed for his return and home we do so in our lives
In our passage this morning, we see the antidote to worry isn't positive thinking, but what Christ does in us and for us.
We look at the Woes to the pharisees and lawyers, and see we have many of the same sins, but God offers us a hope from outside of us.
In this passage we see Jesus calling out a lack of faith around Him and how we might see that in our own lives today
In this passage, we get an inside glimpse at what makes us bitter, weary, and anxious and how Christ offers us something so much better. Himself.
In the parable of the good samaritan, we see our call to radical love is rooted in Christ's love for us.
As the 72 go out and return, we see how their mission is like ours, and the joy Jesus gives as we press on
In Luke 9 we look at Jesus' demand to pick up our cross and follow Him, and see that the way of the cross is the way of the crown.
We look at the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 and how He provides for His poeple, and is the provision for His poeple
In one way or another, we are all on mission. whatever mission the Lord calls us to, He provides what we need and ensures its success.
We Look at two more miracles of Christ, and that they show us not just his compassion and power, again, but that he shows us them so that we'd keep coming to Him
We see how the posture of our heart determines how we will receive and be transformed by the Word.
We look at how Christ was approached in this passage, in both pride and humility, and how we should approach him in our lives
His Job. Our Heart. In this sermon, continuing from Christ's sermon in Luke 6, we look at the instruction to judge not, what that means, and how we follow the heart of Christ.
the mercy we receive governs our disposition towards others
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What mercy isn't
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What mercy is
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Why mercy flows
Luke 6:20-26
In this passage we look at four beatitudes and how they model what the Christian life looks like
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What is on the road to following Jesus?
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Am I on the road of following Jesus?
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Is it really worth walking on the road of following Jesus?
The Supremacy of Knowing Christ
The Subject of Knowing Christ which is His Death and resurrection
The struggle of Knowing Christ striving to know Christ Until the End
We continue in 1 Corinthians 14 to look at the gift of speaking in tongues. What is it? What’s its purpose? And how do we pursue that in our lives and in the church.
In this message, we look at the gift of New Testament Prophecy, what it is, what it does and how we should respond to it.
Today we answer 9 questions regarding spiritual gifts and what it looks like to pursue them more in our lives.
A look at two types of people: those dead in sin and those alive in Christ -- and how to be alive by receiving the same Spirit that rose Christ from the dead
We look at Paul's command to be filled with the Holy Spirit--- what does that mean and how do we pursue that.
In this message from our short series on the Holy Spirit, we look at why we should be eager to seek the work of the Spirit in our lives
Looking at John 15 we see that life is only available by abiding in Jesus the true vine.
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All creation under His command
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Spiritual realm under His command
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Physical realm under His command
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Are you under His command?
In Luke 4 we see Jesus temptations in the wilderness, and we see that Jesus is Victorious in every test.
Luke 3:1-22
In the Passage we look at the ministry and message of John the Baptist which is us clearly that Jesus Christ is the one and only.
In this passage, we look at the purification ceremony of Christ, and how that affects our purity today
In this passage, we look at the character of Christ as told through the announcement of his arrival. and how that places a demand on every person who hears of it.
A look into the prophecy and birth of John the Baptist, and how God speaks to His people, then and now
The author of the third Gospel was a well-educated physician, an accomplished historian, and a faithful traveling companion of the Apostle Paul. His chronicle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is entirely trustworthy.
The authority and presence of Christ motivates us as we seek to be faithful and make believers
The Character of the queen in the image of the King. In this, we look at the person of Esther-- we see her fearlessness, femininity, and how she foreshadows Christ--and how we can apply that to our lives.
1.Though God’s hand is not always obvious, he is always in control.
2.God uses real means and real people making real decisions (free will), to accomplish His purposes (providence)
3.Though God works all things for the good, he also allows bad things to happen. But they are all part of the plan.
We look at the theme of deliverance through the book of Esther, and how the God who delivered God's people then, and delivers them today.
We look at an overview of Esther and see God's sovereign and surprising deliverance of His people, then and now
In this message, we look back at the major themes of Ezra and Nehemiah, and find 6 principles that apply to our lives today
In Nehemiah, we look at the dedication of the completed wall and see how their response of purity, generosity, and gratitude is a necessary response to the faithfulness of God
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Citizens have names
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Citizens have rolesCitizens by grace
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Citizens by grace
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Citizens with a future
In chapter 8 we see how our past is defined by the mercy of God, our present by his joy, and our future by his promises
In this passage, we look at how the enemy tries to defeat God's people, but that the triumph ultimately belongs to God.
In Nehemiah 1, we look at 4 aspects of Nehemiah's prayer and how we can emulate and learn from each of them.
In Ezra 10, we look at the effect on the community and responsibility of the community towards someone that is stuck in sin.
In Ezra 9, we look at Ezra's example of repentance, and how it server as a helpful model for us-- and the grace available for all who walk a lifestyle or repentance
IN Ezra 8 we see how God is faithful, not just over the story of our lives. But in everything detail of our lives
In Ezra 7, we see that God raised up Ezra to call the people of God back to obedience. But, more than a one time call to obedience, God is always calling and equipping His poeple to walk in obedience flowing from a heart of love towards the God who first loved us.
Looking at Matthew 28 we see how the resurrection of Christ transforms every part of our life
In Ezra 5, we see how God's people, then and now, are called to work, even as we wait on and trust the Lord for the results.
Teaching from Hebrews 1:1-4 and looking at the Doctrine of Jesus Christ
NOTE: In this sermon, Mark misspoke when he was providing the link to the Sovereign Grace Statement of Faith. The proper link is here: https://webelieve.sovereigngrace.com/
In Ezra 3, we see the rebuilding of the temple begin and various reactions--based on their differing view of God's activity.
In Ezra chapter one, we look at the call for the exiles to go back to Jerusalem, and the faithful God behind the exiles mission.
In this message, we look at 8aspects of the Lord's Supper and the affect it is meant to have on us in our application
Paul shows us how the Gospel is applied to difficult situations that can threaten to divide believers.
In this passage, we look at 5 fruits of faithful gospel ministry and our call to pursue them as a local church.
Colossians 4:7-18
In these verses, we look at how we speak, in particular to those outside the church. Our speech should be gracious, salty, and wise.
The transformative effect of watchful prayer, how it transforms our outlook and purpose.
Colossians 4:2-4
A look at who the Christian ultimately works for and is reward for in whatever labor they perform