Hope Chapel - Talks

Alice shares a personal story of repentance and personal responsibility. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom: the Power of Repentance first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Bill shows how Genesis 1 & 2 introduce the story of God's rule and lay the foundations for a biblical understanding of the Kingdom of God. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom: What is the Kingdom? – part 2 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Within our exploration of the mystery of God’s Kingdom, Hushang tells us about both the blessings and battles of his 18 day journey from Iran to England. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom – Hushang’s Story Part 2 – The Journey from Iran to England first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Hushang tells us how he came to follow Jesus in Iran. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom – Hushang’s Story Part 1 – Meeting Jesus in Iran first appeared on Hope Chapel .

As we saw last time, Paul wants Timothy to put a stop to the unhealthy teaching of certain leaders in the church in Ephesus. But what is this unhealthy teaching? And what is the sound teaching that Paul wants instead? Chapter one explains all. The post Bible with Bill – Episode 5 – 1 Timothy chapter 1: Good teaching and bad first appeared on Hope Chapel .

What did Jesus mean by the phrase, 'kingdom of God'? Bill looks at how the phrase is often used today, and how that compares with Jesus' words in Matthew's gospel. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom: What is the Kingdom? – part 1 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Alice Bond looks at Jesus's first sermon - 'Repent for the Kingdom of God is here'. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom: Foundations of God’s Kingdom first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Bill introduces a new series by talking about what makes Paul difficult and how to read his letters well, and then applies some of these lessons to Paul's first letter to Timothy. The post Bible with Bill – episode 4 – Introduction to 1 Timothy first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Chris Bond speaks on the parable of the mustard seed and vision for Hope Chapel. The post The Ecosystem of God’s Kingdom: Vision for Hope Chapel first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Bill brings some thoughtful clarity from the New Testament on the ideas of 'pastoral care' and the role of the pastor in the local church. The post Bible with Bill – episode 3 – What Does ‘Pastor’ mean? first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Rosh brings us a rich combination of a brief history of the Orthodox tradition he grew up in in Kerala, India, and his own personal testimony of encountering God. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 8: Why Pray? – Learning from Church History, part 2 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Paul Golf teaching from John 4 and John 7 as we prepare for this month's Tuesday Prayer Day. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 7: Why Pray? – Prayer in the Spirit first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Bill continues to explore why we pray, through looking at one of the most influential and complex figures in recent European church history, Martin Luther. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 6: Why Pray? – Church History and Prayer pt1 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Chris speaks on Intimacy, Immersion and Integration as features of Paul's life of and teaching on prayer. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 5: Why Pray? Paul’s Life and Teaching first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Following on from last week's talk on Jesus and prayer, Alice continues to explore 'Why we pray' by learning from the early church. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 4: Why Pray? The Early Church part 1 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

We are seeking God as a community as to the ‘why’ of prayer, particularly ‘why Hope is called to be a place of prayer’. This is a live question for us. Any thoughts or reflections - please let us know! The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 3: Why Pray? Learning from Jesus, pt2 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Many of us try to pray but find it a real struggle. If you're tempted to give up, why's it worth having another go, and is there another, more helpful way to look at the challenge? The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 2: Why Pray? Learning from Jesus, pt1 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

In this second episode of Bible with Bill, we not only are given a rich tour of how ‘Land’ is understood throughout the entire Bible, we are also given some beautiful, personal take aways for our own lives! Stay tuned to the very end! The post Bible with Bill – episode 2 – The Land first appeared on Hope Chapel .

The first in our term of asking God about our call to be a Prayer Centre for the city. The post Hope’s Prayer Centre Dream – Talk 1: King David, The Moravians & Hope Chapel first appeared on Hope Chapel .

A prophetic word from Paul Golf for us as a church from Joshua 4. The post Prayer and Worship – A Prophetic Word from Joshua 4 first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Chris speaks on how we can respond to structural injustices. The post God’s Economy of Super Abundance – part 7 – Responding to Structural Injustice first appeared on Hope Chapel .

The clearing of the temple has been wildly misinterpreted by both Christians and atheists. It’s been used by some to argue that Jesus supported violence, and by others that he would have been a Marxist. The post Bible with Bill Episode 1 – Clearing the Temple first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Our friend Pastor Fatima Sibanda brings an encouragement that we are a Chapel and chapels of Hope. The post Pastor Fatima Sibanda Shares on Being Chapels of Hope first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Rob is a visiting speaker. He founded the Woodlands Group of Churches and for many years has been a hugely respected leader in Bristol and beyond, with a particularly rich life of prayer. The post Rob Scott-Cook speaks on Pursuing God’s Presence first appeared on Hope Chapel .

Chris confesses where an area of withholding in his own attitude to Hope’s finances may have limited Hope’s income, and speaks about the basis for giving financially to church. The post God’s Economy of Super Abundance – part 6 – Releasing a block within Hope’s finances first appeared on Hope Chapel .