Hope Church Munich Podcast

Since we are witnessing a new move of God, where we are encouraged to expect the unexpected and be content in uncertainty, Marty Brogan shares some tips on keeping your faith strong in uncertain times. The dictionary definition for faith is to have “complete trust or confidence in someone or something”. For us as Christians, the someone is ‘God’ and the something is ‘His Word’. Be encouraged by th...

What does it mean to worry? And why do so many people do it, including Christians? Worry seems to be the way of the world, but it is certainly not God’s way. In Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus commands us on 6 separate occasions not to worry. We are called to live by faith. Worrying is exhausting, wastes time and robs us of our faith. Sadly, when we worry, we are putting our faith in the wrong source and th...

The importance of partnering with God in all of life’s highs and lows – this is the subject Myriam Peebles shares on this week. Even though some situations in life can seem overwhelming, God is our safety harness in any wild ride which life throws up at us. As Christians, we are called to go through life WITH Him and not to try to do things from our own strength and ability. What part do we have a...

Many people live in fear and worry. In today’s message we look at the famous verse which is repeated many times in the Bible: “Don’t be afraid, just believe’, in particular, in the context of the story of Jairus’ daughter in Mark 5:21-43. Fear, and being afraid and worrying, is putting our energy and our beliefs in the wrong source - and that source is not God. God does not want us to live in fear...

We live in uncertain times and being content in uncertainty can be challenging. In this message we look at the apostle Paul’s secret in Philippians 4:11-12, of being content in any and every situation. In essence, when we know Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, and are living for a greater cause, seeking first His Kingdom, then there is contentment no matter what the circumstance or what season of lif...

An inspiring word for the year ahead encompassed in the famous verses in Proverbs 3:5-6 -"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This is an encouragement to live a surrendered life before God, living by faith and trusting God for the breakthrough. And although we can be faced with unc...

In this encouraging Christmas message, Marty Brogan shares about taking Christmas back in an insightful and creative way explaining the true meaning of Christmas using typical Christmas items such as candy canes, nutcrackers, Christmas trees and Christmas stockings. --- In dieser ermutigenden Weihnachtsbotschaft erklärt Marty Brogan auf einleuchtende und kreative Weise die wahre Bedeutung von Weih...

More truth from Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” The way in which we share the gospel and tell people about Jesus is important. This week’s message gives some practical tips of “do’s and don’ts” in sharing the greatest news of all. People often need to hear the go...

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” – This declaration in Romans 1:16 is the subject of our message this week. There is power in the gospel to change lives. It announces that sin may be pardoned, and the soul saved … and then a supernatural transformation takes place. All because...

It takes courage to be a Christian in the world in which we live. As we continue to look at the story in Acts chapters 3 and 4 with Peter, John and the lame beggar who was miraculously healed, we see the courage and boldness of these first century apostles in action. There is a lot we can learn from them, especially their daring and faith in Jesus, and the power that is available to us in the name...

We look this week at the famous miracle which took place in Acts 3, at the gate called Beautiful (more commonly known as the Gate of Mercy). Peter did not have silver or gold, but he had Jesus. As Christians, we may not have everything that people request of us, but we do have Jesus, who is even more satisfying (as the lame beggar found out that day at the mercy gate). We also look at the historic...

Our guest speaker Ian Rossol highlights the importance of knowing Father God and in having a close relationship with Him and Jesus (John 17:3) through the Holy Spirit. We need to discover that our Father in heaven loves us perfectly and wants to transform us through His love. The fruit of knowing the Father is to be conformed to the image of His Son Jesus, and to experience a deep sense of securit...

As many are feeling the heavenly shaking of transition in the church globally, Marty Brogan shares tips on how to recognize when God is taking you on a new adventure and the next steps to take in the process. A practical message full of faith and encouragement for the times ahead. --- Viele spüren die himmlischen Erschütterungen des Wandels und des Umbruchs, die die weltweite Gemeinde gerade erleb...

Are you living the adventure that Father God has destined for you? Perhaps you’ve settled and are reluctant to take risks again. Faith and risk work hand in hand. Discover how to position yourself for a new adventure or to take the first steps. Challenging and inspiring message from our guest speaker(s) Tim (and Sue) Eldridge. --- Erlebst du das Abenteuer, das Vater Gott für dich bestimmt hat? Vie...

In this week’s message we look at what the Kingdom of God is and how everything in our lives as Christians comes down to Jesus & His Kingdom. In Hebrews 12:2 we are encouraged to fix our eyes on Jesus who is the author and perfector of our faith. The “one thing” that we are consistently reminded of throughout the Bible, is that, as Christians, we should endeavour to know Jesus more intimately...

A good reminder from our church elder, Kenny, that believers are called to fellowship in a local church. Jesus said that He would build His church both individually and collectively. As Christians we grow as individuals and more importantly, we also grow collectively together. Hebrews 10 tells us not to forsake meeting together as some are in the habit of doing (v25). Fellowshipping together as Ch...

An encouragement from Vini Ferreira to be powered by love in all that we do. What motivates us to do what we do? We can either be powered by love or by fear. The Bible says that God first loved us, He is love and His perfect love casts out all fear. When we are powered by fear, life is heavy. When we are powered by love, when God lives in us, His love is made complete in us. This sacrificial “agap...

This message continues with the theme of servant-heartedness, looking at 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, where it details that we are one body with different parts, but every part (including you!) is needed. We believe that every person has been made for a purpose, and often finding that purpose is a journey. We are all unique and we are here for a reason. When we make ourselves available to serve God in...

This message looks at John chapter 13, where Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. This humble act of servanthood was a sign of what Jesus was about to undertake on their behalf - and on behalf of mankind. Jesus the servant King did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matt 20:28). From this passage, we realise how everyone needs to be cleansed, and only Jesu...

This week’s message looks at the importance of God’s Word and reading it, as it is relevant and valid for any and every situation in life that we will ever find ourselves in. As per Psalm 1, when we delight in God’s Word and meditate on it, we are like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season, and prospering in all that we do. Jesus is the Word of God. He speaks to us through H...

In this week’s message, Vini Ferreira encourages us from Paul’s final letter (2nd Timothy) to persevere even through the difficult times. Jesus said we would indeed have trouble in this world, but we are to take heart, because He has overcome the world. Indeed, He gives us the grace and faith to keep on going and become overcomers. Not only this, but as Christians, we are never to go through chall...

As Christians each of us has a story with God. In this week’s message, guest speaker Jörg Walcher (Sports Chaplain M.A. & former snowboard professional) encourages us how to share our story with God in a simple and effective manner, and how to tell others what Jesus has done for us. Homework challenge: Can you get your own story down to 1 minute?! --- Als Christen hat jeder von uns eine Geschichte...

Is your cup always half full or always half empty? The Old Testament character ‘Joseph’ is a great example of having a great attitude which took him from the prison to the palace. This week’s message looks at the importance of having a good attitude and in taking the time to renew our strength and our faith in God. When we do this, and see things from God’s perspective, it leads to breakthrough! -...

In this week’s message we look at the command in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” In this busy 21st century, we need to lay aside the multiple distractions and learn to be still before God. Hurry and busyness are the enemies of intimacy! Jesus knew the importance of being still before God the Father. Jesus was constantly stopping and resting with God. So should we. I believe that a...

More and more Christians in today’s world are sensing that God is calling people to Himself for intimacy.  However, the busyness of life with its distractions is directly opposed to us spending quality time with God. In Luke chapter 10, Jesus said to Martha that she was anxious and troubled about many things, but only one thing was important - spending time with Him. Mary had chosen the good...