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In this series finale, Chris looks at Nehemiah chapter 13, perhaps one of the most depressing chapters of the bible. Here Nehemiah, has returned to Jerusalem to see how the people of God are getting on. Incredibly, much that he had established they've given up on. Just like Nehemiah, Jesus will return also, and this chapter is a great reminder for us to keep trusting in God always. In the book of...

Andy McCullough visits Hope Church this week to encourage us with our work with unreached people groups. He talks from the new testament word 'Synergy' which appears multiple times and teaches us about how God partners with us in his great mission to the nations. Andy plays a key part in the Unreached Network, helping to plant and start new churches around the world. He is also an author of great...

Simon preached through Nehemiah chapters 11 and 12 looking at the cost of building with God. Simon showed us however that while there is a cost, there is also great encouragement to be found in the story we're apart of, the great future inheritance and in our leader Jesus, the greater Nehemiah. Simon and Eliz Argent lead Ascot Life Church, a brilliant church in the Commission Family. Simon runs th...

Having not lived according to God's word for hundreds of years, Nehemiah chapter 10 draws the people to pay attention to 3 key areas of life. Malcom unpacks what it means for us to pay attention to our marriages, sabbath rest and giving to the church. like verse 39 encourages, let us "never neglect the house of our God". In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lo...

Nehemiah chapter 9 raises the great question - How should we approach God?. In this talk Stuart Parker unpacks the passage with 4 types of confession that we should make before God. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to failings over many years, of the people of God, to trust, follow and serve Him. Even after God continually draws the...

The walls are built, the people are there, now, firm foundations need laying - where better to start then with God's Word. In a day where it has been abandoned, Ezra, stands up and reads God's word and it brings transformation - the very thing we need today. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to failings over many years, of the people...

In Luke chapter 10 the Good Samaritan doesn't just have compassion, but he does all that he can to bring a solution to the need. In this talk Daniel Gbegbe helpfully unpacks 4 key things that he sees in the story, and he also shares an update for our church regarding the impact that our sponsors are having on children through the work of CompassionUK. In our world today there continues to be milli...

The walls are completed in a record time of 52 days, but thats far from the end of the story. Nehemiah knows that the walls were never an end in themselves. He longed for the day when the city would be full of people praising God. The city needs its citizens, because people matter. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to failings over m...

This week Malcolm continues our series on Nehemiah, after a few weeks break. In this chapter, Nehemiah faces many challenges, but continually prays to God for help. Malcom encourages us to do the same thing, and not be distracted away from God or deceived. We can do this by standing firm, knowing our priorities and calling, knowing our identity in Christ, being patient and discerning and praying i...

This Easter the children took over the service...Narnia style. The book Narnia by C.S. Lewis, helps to explain the story of Easter and Jesus' sacrifice for us all. Lucy did two short talks to draw together the main ideas that we were talking about in the service (Jesus dying on the cross for us and rising again, so that our sins are forgiven and we can have eternal life with God!). If you would li...

Throughout the bible, there are times, when the people of God come together for a one-off special offering. Paul writes the book of Philippians in response to a special offering that the church in Philippi took to support the spread of the gospel. At Hope Church we are taking a one off special for the spreading of the gospel here in Guildford and beyond. If you would like to give, visit hopechurch...

Throughout the bible, there are times, when the people of God come together for a one-off special offering. In Exodus chapter 35 they come to pool their resources for the building of the tabernacle. This was a one off free will offering in faith, for a future preferred vision of what God might do among them. Today, he dwells, not in a tent, but in his people, the church. We are also taking a one o...

On this child dedication morning and Mothering Sunday morning, Chris looks at the story of the feeding of the 5000 and considers how we can all be examples to the young people across our church as we live our lives dedicated to Jesus as shown in the passage. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGui...

This week Dan takes us through Nehemiah chapter 5 where there is a major cost of living crisis. The people are experiencing high interest rates, the mortgaging of land to buy grain, even some needing to enslave their children. In this context Nehemiah speaks to us about how we should approach such a situation. He also shows how before God, we are all in great debt, yet Jesus, like Nehemiah comes t...

This week Stuart takes us through Nehemiah chapter 4, and answers the question 'how do we keep going under fire?'. Nehemiah faces opposition in lots of ways, and gives us a good example for how to face Derision, Danger, Discouragement and Dispersal. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to failings over many years, of the people of God,...

This week Malcolm takes us through Nehemiah 3, where the people of Israel are rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. At first glance it just looks like a list of names, but actually highlights how God uses everyone if they choose to participate. We are all called now to serve God and those around us; alongside other Christians - we just need to say 'yes, Yes, YES!'. In the book of Nehemiah we find the...

In chapter 2, Nehemiah puts his plan into action, revealing to us excellent leadership skills and also what to do in the face of opposition. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to failings over many years, of the people of God, to trust, follow and serve Him. Even after God continually draws them back to him; is patient, slow to anger...

Chris kicks off our series on the book of Nehemiah by looking at Nehemiah's prayer to God in chapter one. In the face of the terrible news that Jerusalem's walls lie in ruins, Nehemiah prays from the knowledge that God is great and awesome, and that God has already comforted the broken hearted. In the book of Nehemiah we find the city of David, Jerusalem, in ruins. In lots of ways it was due to fa...

The Holy Spirit | Luke 11 | Being Filled with the Holy Spirit | Chris Kimbangi | 28th January 2024 by Hope Church Guildford

The Holy Spirit is at work in every area of a Christians life, from making them alive in Christ, to sanctifying them, to helping them in every situation, bringing unity and giving gifts. In this talk Chris explores what the Holy Spirit does. As a church we hold highly the word of God, and because of what it says, we hold in high regard the work of the Holy Spirit. In this mini series we'll be look...

Often our theology can be based much more on our experiences then the bible. Chris kicked off our mini 3 week series by looking at what the bible says about who the Holy Spirit is. As a church we hold highly the word of God, and because of what it says, we hold in high regard the work of the Holy Spirit. In this mini series we'll be looking at who the Holy Spirit it, what He does and how we can be...

God is good all of the time, and in this service people in the church brought their testimonies of the goodness and faithfulness of God in this past year, whilst also looking forwards. Chris shares about how God has blessed our church this year with new elders being appointed, great events, babies being born, and just having the joy of meeting with God every Sunday together! Come along and join us...

This Christmas, in amongst all the business, the stress, the anxiety, worry, loneliness, crowdedness, ailments and pressure - the bible reminds us, the God is with us. You are not alone or a mistake, but are loved, cherished and chosen by God. He is with you! In this talk, Chris just takes a few moments to remind us of that great truth, that Jesus is Immanuel - 'Got with us'. If you would like to...

Sometimes even when we have everything that others desire, we can still feel isolated, lonely, empty, wanting more. The very reason Jesus came, that first Christmas was to make a way, for every single one of us to have peace with God, and to know what life in all its fullness means. During this Carol service, we enjoyed readings, talks, performance pieces and of course - Carols. If you would like...

In John chapter 2, Jesus changes water into wine. Throughout the story we see great advice from Mary, obedience from the servant, and the glory revealed through this miracle. All followers of Jesus are called to dedicate their lives to him, and as they do, our friends, family, colleagues and children will be take note. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurc...