Living Hope Fellowship

The Gospel is the good news of mercy and grace available to all through the saving work of Jesus Christ. It's the greatest message the world could ever hear. But, is it for everyone? In Paul's letter to the Romans, he gives a clear picture of the Gospel, but in chapter 9 things get a little fuzzy. In this message, we attempt to answer some of the mysterious questions surrounding this chapter.

Seasons of doubt are a normal part of walking with Jesus. Even His disciples doubted. What we do after those seasons of doubt is crucial. In this sermon, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Jesus' forgiveness of Peter in John 21 to see how Jesus lovingly redeems and restores us in our seasons of doubt and denial.

Immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, life got chaotic for the disciples. While they were in hiding, Jesus showed up out of nowhere and they believed when they saw Him. Thomas was the biggest skeptic and even he believed and rejoiced at the sight of Jesus. What about us? We don't get to see Jesus just yet. Wouldn't it be easier to follow Him if we could? Even in the middle of our questions,...

Easter Service 2022. We are used to hearing things that seem too good to be true. For many people through the centuries, the story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ seems to be too far fetched. Even the disciples struggled with the news of the resurrection at first. But, what if it is true? In this Easter Sermon, pastor Derek Holmes examines what it truly means for us if the resurrection of Jesu...

During Christ's Last Supper, a great dramatic event took place. He predicted His own betrayal which would take place within the next few hours. He also instituted the ordinance of Communion which the church still practices today. What must it have been like to be a disciple in that Upper Room? In honesty, we are all like these disciples more than we want to admit. In this message, we look at each...

Alex Kinchen is the founding pastor of The Gathering Place. TGP is a new church plant in Lexington, KY launching in the Fall of 2022. In this message, Pastor Alex looks at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000.

Everyone loves to win. Some competitors take it to the extreme. Others are so paralyzed by fear of failure and losing that they never even compete. In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul wraps up the greatest chapter of the Bible by looking at the victory believers have in Christ. It is a victory that is assured and never in doubt.

Suffering is something that we try to avoid at all costs. We want comfort and luxury. In Romans, Paul says that suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience. Often, we expect Christ to end the suffering or limit the suffering. After all, doesn't God work all things together for good? Yes, He does, but in His time. So, what do we do while we're waiting?

In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul introduces the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. He strengthens us in the battle agains sin, draws us closer to Christlikeness and constantly assures us that we belong to God forever.

The Gospel is the most powerful message in human history. It has the power to bring the dead to life. It has the power to turn the world upside down. But, what do we do once we receive the Gospel? What then? In Romans 8, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers each believer, giving assurance of our faith and strength for the journey.

In Romans 8, the apostle Paul shifts the focus of the believers' relationship with sin and the law to a brand new relationship with the Holy Spirit who indwells, illuminates, empowers and guides. This new relationship is one that provides a great unshakeable freedom that rests "In Christ Jesus."

Do you ever feel like there's two people at war inside? The Apostle Paul felt the same way in Romans 7. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how our perspective of victory over sin should change our perspective in the battle agains the sin nature.

In the last half of Romans 7, the Apostle Paul shows himself to be extremely vulnerable and transparent. He describes a spiritual war that rages in his spirit between the spirit and the flesh. Paul's transparent confession is something to which every believer can relate.

Have you ever been in a dead-end relationship? If you have, you know it. Maybe it's a relationship that's going nowhere... or it's a relationship that's going nowhere good. A lot of relationships are toxic. In Romans 7, Paul uses the analogy of the marriage relationship to talk about how the law was never meant to fulfill or sustain us. It is like a bad relationship that we are all stuck in and ar...

As Paul starts applying the truth of the Gospel in chapter 6, He begins to examine what life looks like IN Christ. All things are made new. This new life in Christ gives us a totally new relationship with sin. It's a relationship where we are not longer enslaved to its grip, but must still be mindful of its power.

In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul shifts from a theological tone to practical application. Since we have been given new life in Christ through the Gospel, what should that new life actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the first two benefits of life IN Christ.

In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul shifts from a theological tone to practical application. Since we have been given new life in Christ through the Gospel, what should that new life actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the first two benefits of life IN Christ.

Each New Year comes with a fresh outlook and new hopes for new opportunity. We often make resolutions to lose weight, get healthy, start a new relationship, etc. But, have you ever considered what resolutions we should make for the soul? In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Psalm 16, one of the most often quoted Psalms of the Apostles in Acts, to see how our soul's need is best met and on...

"O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant." This beloved Christmas Carol is a call to worship for all believers to worship Christ. But, do you always feel faithful, joyful or triumphant? In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how Christ takes us faithless, broken and weary and makes us new in Him. Jesus is the difference.

The Christmas Story is very endearing to us. We immortalize it with nativity scenes and mangers and stables and plays, but in reality it was very chaotic and unsuspecting at the same time. Bethlehem is a place that no one would have chosen, but God did. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how When Jesus is among the lowly, He lifts us up to Him.

From Luke 2:21-40. As kids, we get impatient waiting for Christmas. It seems like the longest night of the year is Christmas Eve, waiting for all the fun and presents the following morning. In Luke 2, we are introduced to two people -- Simeon and Anna -- who were both waiting for Christmas, but for very significant reasons. They teach us that all of us have the same spiritual longing. We are all W...

"God With Us." These three words sum up the miracle and glory of Christmas. The fact that God became a man and stepped down into our brokenness is the greatest gift the world will ever know. In the first message of the Christmas at Graceway Series, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how the Incarnation of Christ makes the Christmas story personal to all of us.

In the closing verses of the opening act of the book of Romans, we shift from seeing why the Gospel is necessary, to see what makes the Gospel available to the world -- the unconditional, unreasonable, undeniable, unstoppable love of God.

We use the word "Blessing" quite often in church. WE almost use it so much, we lose the significance. Some blessings are good, while others may not feel so pleasant. Some come to teach us or refine us. And, other blessings come to us just because we know Christ. In Romans 5, Paul notes 5 vital blessings for knowing Christ for which we can be eternally grateful

Part 2 of a 2-part message from Romans 4. Looking at how the righteous can live by faith.