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Paul met Jesus recently and is quickly launched into ministry. He is now trying to build up the faith that he once tried to destroy. There are many lessons for church ministry in this passage. The most important lesson is that we should be doing more public proclamation of the gospel followed by conversation that defends the message and persuades others to believe it. If the American Church did wh...

The gospel has spread through Jerusalem and the surrounding region and is about to go to the uttermost ends of the earth. In this passage we see God save Saul. Saul had been ravaging the church and dragging off Jesus’ people to prison, but he is now God’s chosen instrument to carry the name of Jesus further than it has ever traveled. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather...

In this stand alone message we examine God’s omnipotence, His omnipresence, and His omniscience in the life of Jonah. If we are to know our God well and do great exploits in His Name (Dan. 11:32) we must know His limitless power, His boundless presence and His infinite knowledge. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville a...

Philip’s story continues in this final passage of Acts 8. In this story God gives Philip specific direction about how to move forward in ministry. Two things become clear. First, Philip is a faithful man that is ready and willing to do all that the Lord calls him to do. Secondly, God is fulfilling His plan to bless the nations that He announced long ago. If you are in the neighborhood we would lov...

he Gospel is About the King and His Kingdom | Acts 8:9-25 As many believed the gospel in Samaria a sorcerer named Simon joined them. What happens next is a very unusual and messy story. In this story we learn that the gospel is all about King Jesus and His Kingdom. All who come to the King must come to Him on His own terms. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on...

This passage tells about one of those people who left Jerusalem and spread the gospel. Philip went to Samaria. In Samaria he proclaimed Christ and His Kingdom. This caused the enemies of Christ to flee, and their work was undone. This brought great joy to the people of Samaria. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at...

We are returning to our series entitled “What Jesus Started” that we put on pause last summer. Last year we studied Acts 1-7 and this past Sunday we picked up in chapter eight. In this passage we see the gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus spread because of a great persecution. The enemies of the church murdered Stephen, and now the are going house to house throwing Christians in prison. How did this t...

According to God’s great mercy, He has caused His people to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! What does this mean? How should this transform you? All these questions and many more are answered in this sermon. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at 10 a.m. If there...

The Doctrine of the lesser magistrates states that when the superior or higher ranking civil authority makes an unjust/immoral law, policy, or court opinion – the lower or lesser ranking civil authority has both the God-given right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority; and if necessary, actively resist the superior authority. This is the second of two sermons on the doctrine of...

Saul was the first King of Israel, Jonathan was his son and Michal was his daughter. David was a shepherd and musician who entered King Saul’s service. The relationships between these four got very, very complicated. In this sermon we see how civil authorities are to interpose against evil, unrighteous civil authorities. In this case, Jonathan had to stand against his father and king because King...

God created civil government as a very good thing with a very good purpose. As is true of everything in our world, sinful man took a good thing that God has made and corrupted it. What is God’s purpose for civil government? How do God’s people live when the government drives out of its lane and overreaches into the private and personal lives of individuals and institutions? We know we must disobey...

Interposition defined in its broadest sense means protecting someone from the attacks of another. The scripture is filled with commands to do this, two of our favorites are Prov. 24:10-12, “Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter” and Jesus’ command to lover our neighbor. In this sermon we see two midwives interpose on behalf of baby boys...

If you are disturbed about the wickedness in our world and particularly in our government then you will find this message and the next few very helpful. What are we to do in such a time as this? There are stories in the Bible where God wanted to find someone to stand against the evil in the world and found no one. The American Church has failed in its ministry of interposition. What is interpositi...

How does one conquer anxiety? In this real and raw sermon by Kyle Truman you will learn God’s antidote for anxiety, despair and fear. When we obey God’s basic commands in this passage, He grants us His peace and will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at 10 a.m. If there i...

What is faith? What does it do or accomplish? How does the Bible define faith? What is our faith to be in? These are all important questions and there is much confusion in our world and in the church about this matter. The christian life gets awkward and confusing when our answers to these questions are incorrect, but it can be so amazing and fruitful when we understand these most basic things. If...

The blessing of God’s righteousness is available to all people. No one can work and earn the forgiveness of their sin but all types of people are invited to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and have God’s righteousness credited to their account. In this sermon we learn one more reason that we know the law doesn’t save and then we learn about our inheritance. This is the exciting part! We are heirs...

Paul has just spent quite a bit of time introducing and explaining what it means to be justified by faith alone apart from works. Now Paul makes reference to Abraham and David’s faith. In this sermon we learn more about the nature of faith, specifically what faith does and what it does not do. We also learn much about the blessing of having our sin forgiven. If you are in the neighborhood we would...

In Romans 3:21-26 Paul makes it clear that God’s righteousness is only received by faith. Paul then anticipates how some who hear this teaching would respond. In this passage Paul asks, "What about boasting?" He asks is God the God of Jews only, or is He the God of everyone? He then says that the law of God is not overthrown, but actually upheld, or established, by the doctrine of justification by...

Paul has spent so much time making it clear that man is evil and cannot do anything to be right before God. Then comes Jesus. Jesus changes everything. All who believe in Him are made right with God. Sinners can be saved and have the righteousness of Jesus when they believe in Him! If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville...

“Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.” God’s command shows us our need of Jesus, the Savior. God’s command only secures our condemnation and will never...

This passage explains a lot! We are back in Romans and in this passage we are going to see why the world is such a dark place. It explains all of history and the chaos that we see in our world today.  In Romans 3:9-18 Paul tells us that all of mankind is radically corrupt and totally depraved in every way. This should affect how we think about the gospel and the ministry that God has given us...

God has called His people to participate! How do God’s people participate in the lives of their church family? We eat together. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at 10 a.m. If there is anything we can do for you please reach out and let us know. Connect with us at: hopegatesville.com hopegatesville@gmail.com Online...

Job was a godly man that served others. He said that he put on righteous deeds and justice like clothing that we wear everyday (29:14). How are God’s people to do justice today? It has to do with giving people what they are due and making wrong things right. In this message we learn more about how we can do this in our world today. Hope Fellowship is working with a few other churches to bring a Sa...

In this second Christmas sermon, we see that God the Son was made like us in every respect. In becoming like us, Jesus destroys the devil, He delivers His people from fear, and He helps us, meeting our greatest needs. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at 10 a.m. If there is anything we can do for you please reach o...

On the night that Jesus was born, an angelic choir appeared to nearby shepherds and announced “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” This sermon was originally preached by Charles Spurgeon on the Sunday before Christmas in 1857. If you are in the neighborhood we would love to have you gather with us on Sundays at 76 Lewis Mill Rd. in Gatesville at 10 a.m. If there...