Hope Fellowship - Mike Zenker

Didn’t See That One Coming: The Set Up That Created A “Hit” On Two People There are some clues in the stories that lead up to the crucifixion, that reveal the frustration of the leaders who plotted the execution of Jesus.  Today we look at a primary one that reveals that not only was Jesus on the hit list, but so was one of his best friends.  Enjoy!   Watch today’s ‘edited’ message on YOUTUBE:  ht...

What A Wonderful World - The Importance Of Our Focus & Thoughts. It can ‘seem’ like there is very little hope when you read the newspaper headlines.  It can feel like there is too much darkness and it is robbing your joy and peace.  When we see each of us is born from love, and that all are loved, there is hope.  Don’t let fantasy fears rob your joy, instead let’s put our hope in the one who h...

What A Wonderful World - Because Love Wins, Not Fear. It can ‘seem’ like there is very little hope when you read the newspaper headlines.  It can feel like there is too much darkness and it is robbing your joy and peace.  When we see each of us is born from love, and that all are loved, there is hope.  Don’t let fantasy fears rob your joy, instead let’s put our hope in the one who holds the whole...

What A Wonderful World - Don’t Let The News Headlines Steal Your Hope It can ‘seem’ like there is very little hope when you read the newspaper headlines.  It can feel like there is too much darkness and it is robbing your joy and peace.  Let’s take a look at the ‘Fake News’ the world is spinning to our eyes & ears and perhaps, we can fine ‘light in the darkness’.  Enjoy!   Watch today’s ‘edite...

Cheering On Those We Don’t Even Know - Taking Time To Reflect On Our Humanity Not Division Hope Fellowship has chosen to acknowledge the cultural activities and joys around us.  Sometimes you need to‘stop’ and recognize there is more than ‘church’ going on.  Only to then discover that ‘church & community’ is happening all around us without us even realizing it.  Yes, even in non-religious ways...

What God Says About You Matters More Than What Others Think Or Say The opinions of others or the dark thoughts in our minds may not necessarily reflect the opinions of the one who created you.  Would it not be of more value to hear the opinions of the original manufacturer than the ‘knock off’ hecklers?  Let’s find out or be reminded of what God really thinks of you and I.  Enjoy!!   Watch today’s...

Look For The Light: In Yourself, In Others – It Will Change How You View Everyone Pt 5 What you look for, you will find or see.  If you ‘do’ intentionally look for the ‘light’ in every person and situation, you will find it.  If you aren’t looking you won’t.  If we don’t believe ‘light’ is in each person, we are going to judge and treat themdifferently.  What if the Scriptures spoke more about ‘li...

Look For The Light: In Yourself, In Others – Life Begins With Light Pt 4 What you look for, you will find or see.  If you ‘do’ intentionally look for the ‘light’ in every person and situation, you will find it.  If you aren’t looking you won’t.  If we don’t believe ‘light’ is in each person, we are going to judge and treat them differently.  What if the Scriptures spoke more about ‘light’ than we...

Look For The Light: In Yourself, In Others – What TheScriptures Say Pt 3 What you look for, you will find or see.  If you ‘do’ intentionally look for the ‘light’ in every person and situation, you will find it.  If you aren’t looking you won’t.  If we don’t believe ‘light’ is in each person, we are going to judge and treat themdifferently.  What if the Scriptures spoke more about ‘light’ than we m...

Look For The Light: In Yourself, In Others – What TheScriptures Say Pt 1 What you look for, you will find or see.  If you ‘do’ intentionally look for the ‘light’ in every person and situation, you will find it.  If you aren’t looking you won’t.  If we don’t believe ‘light’ is in each person, we are going to judge and treat themdifferently.  What if the Scriptures spoke more about ‘light’ than we m...

Year End Review - Grace Shared In 2025 We are doing a review of the messages of Grace shared at Hope Fellowshipover the past year.  A really fast summary of the key themes covered week to week. We hope it will be an encouragement to everyone!!  Enjoy!!   Watch today’s ‘edited’ message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/FTDLrrgXENw   PODCAST : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenker Weekl...

Shame Is A Counterfeit - Love And Grace Is God Currency - 4th  Advent Fourth Advent: Mary and Joseph each had to deal with 'shame’.  This is a human experience but it is not the ‘real thing’.  Many of us live and react as a result of deep shame or embarrassment.  We do anything and everything to avoid both.  God does not ‘deal’ in shame or guilt…insteadthe Trinity’s real currency is Love and G...

Details Matter - Ask More Questions & Get More Perspectives - 3rd Advent Third Advent: The Magi (wise men) had to stop and ask fordirections.  Herod had to ask for details.  You need to ask more questions about the story that has been presented!  Not all the details of the Christmas story are ‘true’, dig deeper andask more questions and the true story will become clearer.  Enjoy!!   Watch toda...

Not In The Wind Or Fire - But Rather In The Whisper – 1st Advent First Advent:  We are so used to having our attention grabbed by sensational and dazzling distractions.  Advertising, scenes in shows, Bible stories that are the ‘big ones’, these are the ones that tend to get our attention and time.  What if that is not what we are to look for or focus on?  What if truth iscalling to us from the whi...

10 Words That May Not Mean What We Have Been Told, And A Better Definition That Offers Hope Today we visit 10 words that religion has traditionally defined for us but, what if the definition was incorrect or incomplete?   This is going to be a fast message as we won’t take a ton of time on each word.  It may give you the appetite to dig in deeper to see if what you are hearing is correct or not. ...

Reminders Of What You Have: Who Else Has All Of These Gifts?  ALL? Pt 8 The word ‘all’, may mean more than you ever thought!!  Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are g...

Reminders Of What You Have: What Christ Has Done For You! Pt 7 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that have already been gi...

Reminders Of What You Have: Who Is This Jesus Already In You? (In ALL Things) Pt 6 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that...

Reminders Of What You Have: Who Is This Jesus Already In You? Pt 5 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that have already bee...

Reminders Of What You Have: The Jesus Prayer Reveals Our Union Pt 4 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that have already be...

Reminders Of What You Have - How Union And Communion Participate Pt 3 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that have already...

Reminders Of What You Have - Maturing Knowing You Have Everything You Need Pt 2 Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are that hav...

Gifts & Reminders From A God Who Is For You - Always Has Been, Always Will Be Pt 1   Often we give gifts to others when it is a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas.  Other times we give gifts to someone who achieved something significant.  What if God has given you gifts just because he loves you, and for no other reason?  In this series we are going to dive into what those gifts are...

Baptism: Thoughts To Ponder   Today we are visiting the topic of Baptism.  This overview will help remind us the value of it, some history, some myths, etc. Enjoy! Watch today’s ‘edited’ message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/y4mDg1xb8yM   PODCAST : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenker Weekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/   ***Love what you are hearing?  DONATE TODAY and help kee...

Meal Of Wonder & Mystery – Thoughts On Communion and Union   I wonder if the church ‘over thinks’ communion.  I wonder if it has been complicated and ‘put out of reach’ for us to understand.  Today’s message is a little different, as we explore ‘some’ parts of what Communion is and how to rethink what it may be or mean.  Hope this is encouraging, Enjoy!   Watch today’s ‘edited’ message on YOUT...