Hope Chapel - Talks

Bill gives us seven principles which will help us read the book of Romans well. This will really help us as Bill takes us through Romans once a month in our Sunday services. The post Bible with Bill – Romans – An Introduction first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice takes a deep dive into how we have left political 'Liberalism' and entered into a new era 'Libertarianism'. The post What is the Good News? – Geopolitics 1 – We Preach Christ Crucified. first appeared on Hope Chapel .

The Apostle Paul was passionate about, and motivated by something that he called the 'Gospel'. But did he mean by 'Gospel' what we mean when we use that word? Bill introduces this new series. The post What is the Good News? – Rediscovering the Gospel – part 1 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

As we begin our week of prayer and fasting, Chris speaks on praying and fasting from a place of friendship with God. The post Friendship with God: A Posture for Prayer and Fasting first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how holiness is built on the altar of our failure. The post What is the Good News? – Psalm 51 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like finding buried treasure, but what exactly is that treasure, and how can we find it for ourselves? The post Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew 13 – The Treasure Hunt first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Abraham and Pastor Fatima, from GHIC, teach us how to pray and fast effectively, as we prepare for our prayer and fasting week in January. The post Prayer Sunday – Effective Prayer and Fasting first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how Jesus emphasises the Father's character. He is strong, good, kind and abundant enough to build our lives upon. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount Finale – The Kingdom of Heaven is the Father’s Kingdom first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Jesus’ presence is light - the experience of both grace and truth. Jono Tyrrell reflects that only when we know God is for us, are we are able to face the most challenging truth. A place of healing, genuine connection, freedom and joy. The post The Promised Land: Let there be Light first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how Jesus' last four pictures are warnings to take Jesus' teachings seriously. The post Jesus is the King – Sermon on the Mount 10 – Two Ways to be Human first appeared on Hope Chapel .

A short teaching on prophecy, followed by Alice interviewing Ruth Beaney about listening to God for people. The post Prayer Sunday – Prayer Tuesday Spotlight: Hearing God’s Voice first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Bill reflects on the thought; 'Why doesn't the Kingdom of God make more of a difference in the world? If it is real, why is the world like it is?' The post Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew 13 – The Wheat and Weeds first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how we are to persevere in prayer through engaging with both regular patterns, and also seasons of labour pains. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount 9 – Perseverance in Prayer first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Most church services include a talk, but... what for? Chapter 4 reveals Paul's idea of church teaching & preaching - why we do it and how to do it well. The post Bible with Bill – Episode 9 – 1 Timothy 4: Why Have Talks in Church Services? first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Rob Scott-Cook encourages us to persevere in prayer, shares some moving stories, and a prophetic word for 2025. The post Persevering in Prayer first appeared on Hope Chapel .

The Parables Jesus tells are sometimes so simple that we fail to recognise how radical, even shocking his descriptions of God's kingdom are. Like the parable of the mustard seed... (Bill Drewett) The post Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew 13 – The Mustard Seed first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Chris Bond speaks on where we’re going and what we’re developing over the next 12m months. The post Vision for the Year – Four Strands of Healthy Stretch first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how Gods kingdom is marked by people who exercise compassionate discernment. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount 8 – From Judgementalism to Discernment first appeared on Hope Chapel .

As we pressed into the integration of prayer into all aspects of our life, Alice shows how Paul’s teaching in Romans 12 was full of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount teachings, even before the gospels had been written down. The post Prayer Sunday first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how God's kingdom is marked by overflowing, abundant, generosity. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount 7 – Generosity over Stinginess first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice reflects how the General Election 2024 result has given the church an unprecedented invitation to serve. The post Prayer Sunday – General Election 2024 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Jesus told strange little stories to illustrate the strange character of the Kingdom of God. This week, Bill examines a story that describes where and how the Kingdom starts to grow, and explains why the parable of the sower is really the parable of the four soils. The post Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew 13 – The Sower first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores two kinds of rewards. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount 6 – Relational Connection over Performative Religion first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice explores how we need to move in to enemy love in order to be fully human. The post Jesus is King – Sermon on the Mount 5 – Three Steps to Enemy Love first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice shares thoughts on our current cultural polarisation. The post Prayer Sunday – Blessed are the Peacemakers first appeared on Hope Chapel .