Blessed Hope Chapel Treasure Valley Idaho Sermon Podcast

Lessons from Israel of old and from the Plymouth Pilgrims help us to live out our Christian lives in 21st century America. With all the blessings we have from God and all the freedoms bestowed by Him may God help His people remain humble and grateful before Him..

The Corinthian church found themselves in a bit of a conundrum. They were giving an ear to false teachers and closing themselves off to the Apostle Paul. They began to drift more and more from the truth of Christ. Through love, logic, and reason Paul attempts to bring them back to reality. He painstakingly labors to show them the great contrast of a minister of the true gospel and a minister who p...

Throughout Scripture God reveals Himself in many ways. He’s Lord, King, Shepherd, Savior, Redeemer, and Father. In a nation with a fatherless epidemic, more than ever our nation needs to return to God the Father through Jesus our Lord. May God bless the faithful fathers who sacrifice everyday for their families, and May He raise up more dad’s who are willing to humble themselves and follow the wil...

In the book of Malachi, the prophet tells of another prophet who is coming before the great and terrible day of the Lord. Looking through the Old and New Testament texts regarding this prophet we see clues connecting his end times ministry with his role of turning hearts back to God before Christ’s coming with power and great glory.

The Gospel of Matthew presents events in the life of Jesus that find rich typologies in the Old Testament. From His birth to baptism and subsequent wilderness trial, the backdrop of the Israelite history and the forefathers of old sets the stage for Jesus’ life and what’s unveiled in the New Testament.

A phrase found throughout the Old Testament “Yom Yahweh” is translated The Day Of The Lord. The prophets pointed to this final Day when the Lord would come with glory, judgement, and power. For believers in Christ it’s a day of comfort and joy, but for those who don’t know God it’s a day of gloom and distress. What began with the prophetic witness of old, is repeated throughout the New Testament a...

Memorial Day serves as a time to remember those who have sacrificed much for our nation and given their lives for others. Many noble and honorable men and women have done valiant things during times of war. These accounts point us to something far greater. They lead us to a large furnished upper room in 1st century Jerusalem where Jesus institutes a new memorial to be celebrated throughout all gen...

Living in what's known as the Information Age can be a challenging thing. We're inundated on a daily basis with a surplus of news and information which no other generation has known. Wisdom and encouragement from Paul's second letter to the Corinthians motivates us to never stray from the simple devotion of following Jesus Christ.

The Proverbs 31 woman is a woman held up as the gold standard for all faithful women to follow. She’s industrious, diligent, strong, and yet humble and meek. Wisdom undergirds all she does, and peace is the fruit of her labors. What defines her most is her reverence for God. He is highest in her heart and His glory is her ultimate goal. The Proverbs 31 woman is an example for all, and those who em...

Throughout the Old Testament God over and over again confirms His love for Israel. Isaiah 41:10 states, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Though Israel disobeyed and spurned on God’s wrath, God promised them a future and a hope for salvation. Through God’s steadfast love fo...

It’s been said, “Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong; it is knowing the difference between right and almost right.” In a world with deception all around us, fixing our eyes on Christ and holding fast to His word continues to be the antidote for victory. Lessons learned from the Corinthian church help us to be jealous for God, jealous for purity, and on guard with dece...

A minister of old once said, “Grace puts its hand on the boasting mouth, and shuts it once and for all.” The more we understand the grace of Christ the more humble and contrite we become before Him. As the Apostle Paul was dealing with a church entertaining false teachers caught up in pride, he dealt with the topic head on. Though they commended themselves, praised themselves, and measured themsel...

After urging the Corinthians extensively on the topic of giving, the Apostle Paul abruptly changes course to a different matter. In 2 Corinthians Ch. 10 Paul turns the churches attention to the theme of apostolic authority. As his position in the body of Christ was being undermined, Paul felt the need to address it head on. In the last four chapters of his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle ou...

Throughout the Scriptures we find typologies, metaphors, prophesies, and symbolism foreshadowing and pointing to the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 46:10 states, “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’” God’s purpose in raising up His Son on the third day came to pass just a...

In his last hurrah on giving, the Apostle Paul urges the Corinthians one last time on the importance of selflessness and generosity. He wants the congregation to know that giving like Christ blesses God, will bless them, will bless the saints in Jerusalem, and will be a blessing to the entire body of Christ. The Apostle concludes by teaching that hearts that are open to God will be filled with all...

The ultimate gift of God’s grace is the person and work of Jesus Christ. In 2 Corinthians Ch. 8 Paul builds upon this truth as he urges the Corinthian church to participate in Christ’s glorious grace. As he brings the chapter to a close, Paul introduces several invaluable gifts of grace that were instrumental in his service unto the Lord.

Lawlessness Increasing and Love Growing Cold Matthew 24:3-14

As the Apostle Paul continued to rally the troops to raise support for the saints in Jerusalem, he let the Corinthians know it was to their advantage. Paul’s heart was to communicate to them that blessing others brings a great return on investment. It’s a return of joy, peace, and fulfillment in Christ that money can’t buy.

Colossians 2:1-7

Prior to the downfall of ancient Jerusalem, the Lord raised up a young king who brought reformation and momentary peace. He recovered the Word of God, and returned the people to God’s commandments. In these last days, the Lord is calling on the church to return to His Word and have a holy reverence for Him.

It was Francis Havergal who once sang the lines, “Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in endless praise.” The consecrated life is one that is holy and set apart to God. A life that is wholly dependent on Him and being led by His Spirit. In Romans 12:1 the Apostle Paul exhorts the church to lay everything on the altar for the sake of Chr...

The Apostle Peter learned a lot during his ministry with Jesus. The Lord was patient with him yet firm when he failed. Prior to Jesus ascending to heaven he restored Peter with the words, “Shepherd my sheep…feed my lambs.” Peter’s shepherding heart shows forth in 1st Peter where he encourages the church to stay strong, be holy, and above all look to the Chief Shepherd who is the guardian and susta...

Evangelizing and Sharing The Gospel, Philippians 1:27

It was John Flavel who once said, “No doctrine is more excellent, or necessary to be preached and studied, than Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” The path of freedom begins and ends with the cross of Christ. In Galatians 2:20 the Apostle Paul sums it up best, “I’ve been crucified with Christ, it’s no longer I who live but Christ lives in me..” The Christian life, lived out by the power of the Holy...

As many are compiling New Year’s Resolutions, we as Christians should be more resolute than ever to live out Christ’s calling upon our lives. It all begins with an acknowledgement that apart from Him we can do nothing, yet also realizing that through Him we can do all things through Him who gives us strength. When we keep our eyes on Jesus and stay humble before Him the sky is the limit with what...