HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

 MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Growing in Grace – 2 Peter 3:8-18; 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: The Longing for Change      A life of holiness and godliness (2 Peter 3:8-13)    Be Diligent. Be Alert. (2 Peter 3:14-17)    Grow in Grace (2 Peter 3:18)    Implanted Power to Grow (2 Peter 1:1-4)   Make Every Effort to Increase (2 Peter 1:5-8)      SUMMARY: Guiding Assumptions & Goals    CONCLUSION: Less Can...

1 Corinthians 13:8-13   INTRODUCTION: Love Never Ends   Spiritual Gifts Have a Shelf Life Metaphors for the Temporal Nature of Gifts   From Childish Thinking to Mature Understanding   From Dim Reflection to Clear Vision   From Partial Knowledge to Full Knowledge   CONCLUSION:   Small Group Discussion Questions   1. What does it mean that love is eternal, while spiritual gifts are temporary? How do...

INTRODUCTION: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 LOVE BEARS ALL THINGS A. LOVE IS PATIENT and KIND B. “Love is patient; [not short-tempered] and kind; [not mean]” LOVE BELIEVES ALL THINGS A. LOVE IS VIRTUOUS and RESPECTFUL B. It does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. / “It is not rude.” LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS A. LOVE IS GRACIOUS and HOSPITABLE B. “It is not resentful / It does not insist on...

1 Corinthians 13:1-4   INTRODUCTION: A Wonderful Life     BODY: Without Love If I speak…eloquently (v. 1):  If I know…everything (v. 2a): I have…unstoppable faith (v. 2b): If I give…everything (v. 3a): If I give…myself (v. 3b): CONCLUSION:  Loving-kindness (Titus 3:3-7)   Small Group Discussion Questions 1. What resonates with you about the story of “It’s a Wonderful Life”? How does George Bailey’...

Ephesians 6:14-24 Spiritual Loadout/Armor  Belt of Truth  Breastplate of Righteousness  Gospel Shoes  Shield of Faith  Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit (Word of God)  Prayer   Small Group Discussion Questions 1. How would you describe the battle between spiritual forces and the struggles we face in the physical world? How do we sometimes misidentify the “enemy”?   2. What role does truth pl...

Introduction   HOLY SERVICE (5-9)   Servants (secondarily employees) With Sincerity    Masters (secondarily employers)  Without Prejudice   HOLY WARFARE (10-13)  Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why is it significant that Paul refers to both slaves and masters as having the same Master in heaven? How does this impact how we view others?   2. How does the gospel transform relationships and break...

Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction  Children   Fathers    Conclusion:     Small Group Discussion Questions 1. For Children: Obedience and Honor. How do you understand the difference between obedience and honor as it applies to your parents (or authority figures) throughout different life stages? How can honoring your parents be an act of worship to God? What practical ways can you obey and honor them? ...

Ephesians 5:21-33   Intro: Distorted Views of Marriage  Wife  Husband   Together    Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Cultural myths or stereotypes often portray submission as a sign of weakness or inferiority. How does the biblical concept of submission challenge these myths and invite us to a different understanding?   2. Paul’s command for husbands to love their wives “as Christ loved the c...

Ephesians 5:1-21 Imitate God by Walking in Love (Put On)     Avoid Sin by Walking in Light (Put Off)    Be Filled with the Spirit (Renewing)  Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Go back and review the three main points of the sermon → ( 1. Imitate God by walking in love (put on), 2. Avoid sin by walking in light (Put off), 3. Be filled with the Spirit (Renewing). How do these 3 points help to fles...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Renewing the Spirit of Your Mind Ephesians 4:17-32 You Were (17-19)   But Not Anymore (20-21)  Take Off The Old Uniform (22)  Put on the New Uniform (25-32)  Renew Your Mind (23)    Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Leaving the Old Behind: Ephesians 4:22 calls us to “put off the old self” and its corrupt practices. What practical steps can you take to intentionall...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Ephesians: Sticking Together Eph. 4:1-16   1. STAY TOGETHER (unity) 1-6  2. WORK TOGETHER (diversity) 7-13 3. WALK TOGETHER (maturity) 13-16    Conclusion:  To Stay Together, We Need to Live Out Our Unity To Work Together, We Need to Embrace Our Diversity To Walk Together, We Need to Grow and Mature in Christ’s Love   Small Group Discussion Questions   1. “Walking Wor...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Ephesians. 3:1-21 Reveal the Mystery of the Gospel (1-6)   Preach the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (7-13) Know the Love of Christ (14-19)   To God Be the Glory (20-21)    Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Mystery. What does Paul mean by mystery? How have you experienced the mystery of the gospel unfolding in your life or the lives of others?    2. Unsearchable. P...

Eph. 2:11-22 At One Time I Was (11-12)  But Now In Christ I Have (13-18)   So Then I Am No Longer (19-22) Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Paul reminds the Ephesians not to forget their past state of alienation from God. How does remembering where you came from spiritually shape your walk with Christ today?   2. Reflect on your own experiences of alienation. How does understanding the alienat...

Ephesians: The Walking Dead Pastor Josh Prather Eph. 2:1-10 The Life We’re Saved From (1-3) The Life We’re Saved For (8-10) How We Get From Here To There (4-7) Small Group Discussion Questions 1. In what ways can we recognize the signs of being enslaved to the ‘passions of our flesh’ in our daily actions? 2. How does the concept of ‘Incurvatus in se’ help us comprehend our self-centered nature? Ho...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Ephesians: See and Believe Eph. 1:15-23   1. Praying (Spirit) (15-16)    2. Seeing (Light)  (17-18)    3. Believing (Power) (18-21)     – Know the Hope  – Know the Riches  – Know the Power  4. Praising (Jesus) (22-23)    Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Paul’s Prayer vs. Our Prayers When you read Paul’s prayer, what stands out to you as being different from how we...

  MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Ephesians: Truth That Sings – Eph. 1:7-14   1. You Have Redemption (7-8)    – Redemption    – Purchased Through His Blood     – Results in Forgiveness      – Because of His Lavish Grace 2. You Will Be Complete (9-10)    – Time    – Unity of Heaven & Earth     3. You Are Sealed (11-14)   Small Group Discussion Questions   1. In what ways do we take God’s lavish g...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Ephesians: Anthem of Christianity Eph. 1:1-6 The Intro to the Letter  This Sentence Can Sing The Anthem of Christianity  Sings Praise to God  Sings of Spiritual Blessings Sings of Being Chosen  Sings of Love  Sings of Adoption  Sings of Grace  Sings of Jesus  Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Walk through the major headings and themes mentioned in the whole book o...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY Gen. 9:1-7, Rom. 13:1-7   INTRODUCTION:  What is the Government for? Genesis 9 Romans 13    CONCLUSION: The Lord Reigns    Small Group Discussion Questions   1. Why does everything seem so political today? What are some of the root causes to this “hyper-politicized” society?    2. What does the story of John Newton and William Wilberforce inform our political engageme...

MESSAGE | PASTOR JOSH PRATHER Romans 12:9-21   INTRODUCTION: What is a church? FAMILY BOND GRACIOUS UPWARD FOCUS   CONCLUSION: What can I do today?   Small Group Discussion Questions   1. How can you practically show brotherly affection and outdo one another in showing honor within your church community, as mentioned in Romans 12:10?   2. In what ways does affection drive believers to form connect...

Pastor Josh Prather IDENTITY CREATED - Genesis 1-2 The Nature of Identity The Crisis of Identity The Biblical Basis for Identity IDENTITY IN CHRIST - Ephesians 1:1-14   Chosen, Adopted, Forgiven, and Secure in Christ   IDENTITY EXPRESSED - Luke 9:23-24 The Universal Longing The Way of Self The Way of Jesus   Small Group Discussion Questions How can the Biblical view of identity, as presented in Ge...

SERMON NOTES AUGUST 18, 2024 MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY TOPICAL SUMMER | FINANCES 1 Tim. 6:5-10, 17-19   1. WORK HARD: According to the Creation narrative; work is good. 2.GIVE MUCH: Lord’s followers are to minister to the poor 3.LIVE FREE: Wealth can be a stumbling block  Conclusion: Disrupt the Corruption of Greed with Generous Stewardship      Small Group Discussion Questions   1. In what wa...

SERMON NOTES AUGUST 11, 2024 MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY TOPICAL SUMMER | PARENTING DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9, 20-21   Introduction: Love God (4-6) Teach and Train (7) Remind and Reinforce (8-9,20-21)    Small Group Discussion Questions and Notes   Extra resources make sure to check out the film course on intentionalparenting.org and Phil and Diane Comer’s book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers    Pha...

SERMON NOTES AUGUST 4, 2024 MESSAGE | PASTOR JORDAN MOODY TOPICAL SUMMER | HEAVEN MATTHEW 6:9-15   Introduction: Misconceptions of Heaven and Earth   Body: Kingdom of Heaven  Conclusion: Reframing Your Conception of Heaven and Earth Application:  Your Work is Not Wasted (1 Cor. 15:49-58)  Discussion Questions 1. What are some general conceptions and possible misconceptions people have about heaven...

PASTOR JORDAN MOODY ROMANS 5-8 The Power of Grace (Romans 5-6)  1. Grace is a Free Gift    2. Grace Abounds    3. Exploiting Grace    4. Union With Christ    5. Death to Life   The Presence of Sin (Romans 7)        The Freedom of the Spirit (Romans 8)    Discussion Questions 1. How have you experienced and received the grace of God? Share a testimony of God’s grace for you.    2. What is union wit...

TOPICAL SUMMER | Matthew 6:24-34 COMMAND STATED (25) Don’t be anxious   QUESTION 1 (25) Isn’t life more than stuff?    EXAMPLE A (26) Think about the birds and food/needs.      OBJECTION (27) Does worrying add value to your life?    EXAMPLE B (28-30) Think about the flowers and beauty.    QUESTION 2 (30) Where is your faith?      COMMAND APPLIED (31-32)    ACTION (33)     SUMMARY (34)     Discussi...