Hope Christian Fellowship

In the famous movie, The Wizard of Oz, one of the characters is looking for courage. Ironically, that character is a lion!  He goes with the crew to ask the wizard to give him courage.  But in the end, he finds out that he had courage all along.  He mistakenly thought that since he was scared in the face of danger that he was lacking the ability to be courageous.  Being a Christian can be quite th...

Do you have ‘trust issues’?  Maybe you grew up in a home where things were unstable or even unsafe.  Or maybe you have been through relationships where what was said turned out to be far from the truth.  For some of us, trust is difficult simply because fear has such a big voice in our lives.  But did you know that your ability to trust is KEY to a relationship with the Lord?  You cannot have a he...

What makes someone a king?  In the most literal sense, it is the power they hold over the people they rule.  But we’ve attached the title ‘king’ to other realms too.  We called Michael Jackson the “King of Pop” and Aretha Franklin the “Queen of Soul”.  Elvis of course was the ‘King of Rock and Roll”.  In these terms, we use this title to talk about someone who is incomparable in their talent and a...

Summary and Conclusion of Hosea Bible Study

Do you have a movie that you can watch over and over and over?  Many blockbuster movies have been made over the last decade, but how many of them have that special something to allow you to watch more than just once? Whether it is the nuance of story or some emotional power, a great movie that really resonates with you can be like an old friend that brings unique comfort whenever you spend time to...

This Sunday is the most precious to all Christians. It is the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. The events of the weekend that we remember are the basis for our faith and the reason we have the hope of eternity in heaven. But as the actual events unfolded thousands of years ago, the disciples and those around Jesus probably felt like this was a tragedy unfolding. As Jesus was arrested...

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the guy on some deserted island who has never heard about Jesus, this is the psalm for you! David talks about many different ways that creation speaks about God. And as we listen to him discuss these realities, it helps us understand that every single person on earth has an invitation to know God. How does it work? What is God doing each day to show Himself...

As Christians, we talk all the time about ‘praying’ for one another. And when we face hard times or trouble, we go in prayer to the Lord, asking Him to help us or to give us answers. This ‘prayer’ stuff can be so common that we begin to just move from one prayer need to the next, keeping our eyes towards the problems and trouble. And it often feels like a never-ending stream! But maybe we have neg...

Do you remember the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”? One of the rules of the game was that a contestant could make a phone call and get someone to help them answer a question. But the contestant had to make the final call. In other words, it didn’t matter if the phone-a-friend knew or even gave the right answer…. Only the contestant’s ‘final answer’ mattered. We make choices all the time abou...

EXCLUSIVE FAITH – (Psalm 16) If you’re trying to invest in the stock market, one thing they tell beginners is that it is good to ‘diversify’. Basically, that means you don’t want to do all of your investing in one fund or one realm in case something unforeseen causes that particular area to fall apart. Having your investments spread out can help you be protected. But with God, that same principle...

Different groups of people have different patterns of living. If you travel to Eastern Asia, you’ll notice a different take on how to live honorably from the Chinese and Japanese. If you were to go to Europe, you’d definitely notice a different standard of morality. Even in America, we differ in noticeable ways. If you’re from the Northeast, try going down to the South and dealing with a different...

Mark Twain once said, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Surely, we can all relate to the idea of being so certain of something only to find out we were absolutely wrong. This same idea plays out in people spiritually. People are so sure that there is no God, or that all roads lead to Him. However, David writes that we would b...

Bible study on Hosea Chapter 3

Bible Study on 1st John Chapter 3 starting at verse 4

We’ve seen so many disastrous storms over the past few years and the damage they cause is truly unbelievable. Whether you’re looking at the loss of life or the devastation to property, it is hard to imagine the overwhelming power of hurricanes. Lump in other natural disasters like tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires, and we start to realize that we are quite fragile and relatively powerless. Doe...

Whether from outside circumstances or our own doing, there are periods of time when God is seemingly silent. The life and problems of others seem to be sorted out while yours remains in chaos. It’s during these times that all we thought we believed comes into question. It’s also during these times when faithful action is more important to right belief Topics: Answers , Communication , Doubt , Fait...

Wednesday Night Bible Study on 1st John Chapter 3

Topics: Communication , fellowship , sacrifice , Serving , Teaching

Bible Study on 1st John Chapter 1.

Little kids love to hide. Unfortunately, many of them are not very good at it. Maybe that’s a good thing! They think if they hide their face or close their eyes, no one can see them. If you’re playing hide and seek with a little one, you may have to pretend you don’t see their legs sticking out from under the bed or whatever hiding place they’ve chosen. Generally, it is pretty easy to find them. B...

A look at Hosea and the story of “Redeeming Love” that’s presented in this book. Bible Study on the 2nd half of Hosea 2.

GIVING GOD CREDIT (Psalm 9) Let’s say you have a moment of brilliance. An amazing idea springs into your mind and you just know that it is one of your greatest. Then pretend you share it with someone in your excitement, and you just know they are going to be excited with you. But instead, they steal your idea and claim it for their own. They get all the credit and everyone thinks they came up with...

More and more people are taking up the conversation about the existence of God. The theme of this age is, where is He? They ask, “If God exists, why doesn’t He show Himself?” This psalm from David is the answer to that question. God is indeed NOT hidden. Evidence of Him is visible throughout the earth. And David tells us that this evidence expresses the glory and majesty of God. But the central po...

WHEN I CAN’T GO ON (Psalms 5 & 6) Human beings have limits. Sometimes, we give up too easily. But many times, we feel our exhausted bodies or hearts giving way. Whether it is a physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual struggle, we all find ourselves in dark moments when it feels like we can’t go on. David felt this way too, and the two Psalms we’ll look at today capture his thoughts and p...

The Christmas story is precious for many reasons, but one of them is that it is a story of a baby. Any parent understands how overwhelming it is to experience the birth of your child. They are unspeakably valuable and irreplaceably necessary in your life. When it is your first child, you suddenly go from just being a regular person to being a parent! And then you get to name this tiny infant. The...