HOPE Church Raleigh Podcast

When Faith Becomes Reality from Lk. 1:59-80

The birth of John the Baptizer provides an opportunity to see how Zechariah and Elizabeth respond to the fulfillment of God's Word of promise to them. In the same fashion God will bring the answers to our prayers as we believe and trust in Him.

When Encouragement is Needed, God Grants It from Lk. 1:39-56

As Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth, they gain encouragement from each other in fulfilling the respective roles God has given to them. Likewise, when we need encouragement to complete our mission, God will grant it.

In the Midst of Fear, Faith Abounds from Lk. 1:26-38

Luke shares the experience of Mary and how Gabriel's message to her as the one chosen to bear God's Son, the Promised Messiah was received by her in faith as an example to all believers to not fear, but to trust completely in God.

Out of the Silence Comes a Fresh Word from God (rf. Lk. 1:5-25)

After 400 years of silence God speaks through His angel to Zachariah of the son He is sending to him and his wife, Elizabeth. This son, John the Baptizer, will precede the coming of God's Son and Promised Messiah, Jesus Christ.

A Thankful Heart is a Worshipful Heart from Ps. 95

A thankful heart for God and His blessings to us should drive us to worshipping the Lord according to the Psalmist in Ps. 95. We study ways to apply that principle in our daily lives.

A Radical Approach to Faith (Pt. 9) from Matt. 6:25-34

Jesus hits His audience between the eyes with a command not to worry about what we need or wear or what tomorrow will bring. For the modern Christian this also means "Do not stress" over these things. Pastor Chris expounds further on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

A Radical Approach to Faith (Pt. 8) from Matt. 6:19-24

Jesus shares a different template for material wealth with His disciples. He wants us to use our gains for His glory and purposes rather than hoarding them for ourselves and our pleasure.

A Radical Approach to Faith (Pt. 7) from Matt. 6:1-15

With Jesus' Sermon on the Mount continuing, we explore how God wants His people to pray and to give.

A Radical Approach to Faith (Pt. 6) from Matt. 5:43-48

As we progress through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we deal with the reality that, as Christ's followers, we are called to love our enemies even as He did.

A Radical Approach to Faith (Pt. 5) from Matt. 5:33-42

Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Chris shares from the text how our words and actions need to be consistent in order for our witness to have the greatest positive impact on others.