The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Brokenness is a place we can find ourselves and it can be so devastating, we wonder how we got there and even moreso, how do we escape. How does one put themselves back together again after they've been broken? That's where God's Grace comes in. His Grace is the Super Glue that puts and holds the pieces together. Our God is a God of Grace and He wants to lavish His...

Send us Fan Mail To learn of the Grace of God is to learn of the greatest topic there is. It is through God's Grace that He saves us, redeems us, and guarantees our home in Heaven. Homosexuality is a hot topic these days and people have their own opinions of it. But what is God's opinion and what part does Grace play? Let's look together into the Grace of God and homosexuality.

Send us Fan Mail The dilemma many Christians have is not being able to distinguish between the Law and Grace. We need to understand why the Law was given, and once we do, everything else falls into place. The Law was given to show us we need a Savior, not to grant us salvation by keeping it. For no one can perfectly keep the Law. The Law points us to Christ who kept the Law for us and by Faith, we...

Send us Fan Mail There is a sharp distinction between living under the Law and living in Grace under God. People in the days of the Bible and even people today are confused about the difference. This message will explain the beginning of grace, how it came to be and why it has replaced living under the Law. This is good theology that every Christian should have a working knowledge of. If possible,...

Send us Fan Mail No one likes the feeling of losing something of value. Whether it is a lost set of keys, a job, especially a loved one. It is a terrible feeling. Imagine how God feels when He sees lost people. That's why the parable of the lost sheep is so important. Let this teaching of Jesus affirm God's love for you and as the Good Shepherd, how Jesus will always be there for you. At...

Send us Fan Mail How well do you know Jesus? What comes to your mind when you hear His name? Did you know that He has two natures? One nature is for power and the other nature is to identify with us. This study will introduce you to Jesus in a fresh, new way. We don't often hear these things in church on Sunday morning, but they are the best teachings we can hear because life is not about us...

Send us Fan Mail We are all on a journey, walking a path. But along this path are stones, roots and other obstacles that could trip us up. They  could cause us to fall and hinder our progress to where we are going. They are called stumbling blocks. There are spiritual tumbling blocks all around us and we must be watchful and vigilant not to be tripped up by them. And the surprising thing is that w...

Send us Fan Mail There are many stages of love that we experience, even beginning at five years old. And as we grow older, we experience other forms of love as well, each one better than the one  before it.  But there is one stage of love, the last one, that is the best one and sadly, many people do not arrive at this stage. If you have arrived at this stage, you will know what I am talking about....

Send us Fan Mail Why do people search for buried treasure? Why do they invest so much time,, money and effort into the search? Because they believe if and when they find it, it will make their lives easier. Well, God has some buried treasure that far surpasses any gold that could be found in the ground or the bottom of te sea. And it certainly makes one's life easier. But just like the treasu...

Send us Fan Mail What makes Jesus different from every other man is that He was God as well as man. He called Himself the Son of God, which was a divine title. He also made many stements and offered many works to demonstrate His deity.  For this the religious leaders sought to kill Him but for us it opened up the way of salvation. To rob Jesus of His deity is to miss the fact of who He is. This me...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you probably have friends, family or acquaintances that are not. These are the skeptics! Because of their own personal bias, they refuse to see Jesus for who He really is. This message sheds some light on understanding Christ, especially from a skeptic's view. It's worth listening to for your own personal growth but also to sha...

Send us Fan Mail Do you think the title of this message is the best question anyone coul ask themselves? After all, it not only affects one's life here on earth but it also has eternal ramifications. Not enough thought goes into how one should live their life but perhaps this message with spark something and your life can take on a whole new meaning.

Send us Fan Mail There are things about life we want to hear and some we would rather not. Some things affect our personal lives and then we have to make a decision. If what I am going to hear going to help me or hinder me? If you want the challenge and are humble enough to hear it, then this may be the messgae for you.

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you have prospered so much that you have more than you need? Some people build bigger barns. There is a guy in the Bible who did just that. he built bigger barns to house all that God had given him. But sadly, his prosperity made him selfish and though he had much, he lost his life and never got to enjoy what he had. Perhaps the lesson here is when God has give...

Send us Fan Mail Death is one of the most misunderstood topics there is. Many people see it as a cessation of life. But that is not the case. Death means separation. When Jesus speaks about death, He speaks of two different deaths. One is an eternal separation from God, that's the second death.   When He speaks of the first death that is our physical separation of soul from the body. This mes...

Send us Fan Mail One of the many blessings of being a follower of Jesus Christ is that of freedom. Apart from Christ, every life is a life of bondage, somehow and someway. Jesus, Himself said He has come to set the captives free. Are you captive by anything in your life? It is not God's plan and there is a way to freedom. Listen carefully and learn about the freedoms that can be yours through...

Send us Fan Mail Here is a question that people can have varying responses to. But think about what is good to the Lord. Would you like to have some of that? You may be closer than you think. get out your napkin, knife and fork and take a seat. Let's get ready to see what is on the Lord's menu.

Send us Fan Mail The heart is the place you live life from. When it is filled with good things. the life will be good. When it is filled with bad things, the life will be bad. And when it is empty, anything can find its way in. And what finds its way in probably won't be good because it is oozing in from the world. Take heed of this message and keep your heart filled with that which is good....

Send us Fan Mail The funny thing about death is that it will find everyone but most people lie as if it never will. But what is death? It does not mean cessation. It means separation. There is a physical death where the body is separated from the soul and a spiritual death where the soul is separated from God. We are all born spiritually dead, separated from God. That's why Jesus came, so at...

Send us Fan Mail How many people can say they are glad they are alive? Perhaps not as many as would like. But there is a way that all people can say that. If you are glad to be alive, that's beautiful. If you are not there, then listen closely and things can change for you very quicky. 

Send us Fan Mail When you purchase something of value, it is because you have a use for it. It will bring joy to your life as well. Maybe a new car, or a new instrument. But you have an intention for it. Well, Jesus purchased you with His very own precious blood. This means you have great value to Him. He also has use for you and that will give Him joy.  Now, your life has new meaning and purpose...

Send us Fan Mail How many people can say they are glad to be alive? Most people, I hope but there are those who are having second thoughts. But it doesn't have to be that way. Life is a gift and therefore, God has made a way for us to be thankful for the gift of life. In this message you will find 5 ways to help you be thankful that you are alive. The are based on the letters F - A - I - T -...

Send us Fan Mail What do we find in a flea market but things people no longer want that may be out of use, broken and have lost their value. Sometimes we can feel like that. But the good news is, Jesus is in the flea market business. He goes into the market and looks for those rejected things and He make them like brand new. And he can do this with you. If you have feelings of unworthiness or low...

Send us Fan Mail With every vessel the potter makes, he always considers its beauty. His craftsmanship is not only seen in the vessel's strength and functionality but in its visual appeal. As God is creating you, he making you beautiful But you may be surprised at how that process takes place.  This message will help you to understand  the uncomfortable situations in your life.

Send us Fan Mail When the potter sets out to make a vessel, he already knows exactly what he wants to make and what it is going to look like. He also has its purpose in mind. And so it was when God created you. He knows His intentions for your life. And like that vessel, He wants to make you beautiful and functional. Listen carefully and try to discover God's purpose for your life.