The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jesus used many examples to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. But the fishnet is unique. When the fishermen put out their net, all kinds of fish find their way in, good and bad fish. When the net is brought in to shore, the fish are separated. And so it will be at the end of the age. There will be a great separation of believers in Chrit and those who refused to believe. This is a ...

Send us Fan Mail Never despise the day of small beginnings. Everything large began small. The mighty oak began as a seed in the ground. The mustard seed, the smallest of seeds in those days, grew into a large bush. And God's Kingdom is growing day by day. And that's not to mention your faith. Your faith may have started off  like a little seed, but over time with proper cultivation, turn...

Send us Fan Mail Who would ever think the Kingdom of Heaven would have good and bad people? Well, as we look around today, there are many who profess to be in that kingdom. They talk the talks and it looks like they walk the walk. But, at the end of time, Jesus is going to separate the real from the counterfeit believers. Think of a huge net with good and bad fish in it. When it is brought to shor...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder why your faith is put to the test? Think of anything of value. A diamond is tested for its authenticity. Is it real? Steel is tested before it goes into a bridge or building. an it withstand the pressure.  Our faith is of the utmost value so it must be tested as well. Perhaps so we fsna see the reality or strength of our faith so we are not deceived. When you f...

Send us Fan Mail Most people want to get ahead in life. Part of that is being promoted. Promotion means a higher salary, more responsibility, even a greater commitment. But what does it look like when God promotes you? Is it like being promoted in the world or something different? Is it better or worse? Let's listen in and see what happens when you are Divinely promoted.

Send us Fan Mail The potter has shaped the clay according to his intention. He then decorated it to make it beautiful. But the vessel must be strong so as not to break when in use. This is where the firing comes in. He heats the oven to just the right temperature and in it goes. he knows just how long to keep it in and he watches it intently. And so it is when God wants to strengthen us. He turns...

Send us Fan Mail There is a beautiful analogy between the potter working with the clay to make a vessel fit for the king's table and God working in your life to be fit for His service. This series can really inspire to recognize the hand of God in your life. It begins with His intentions or His will for you. this is whwere the work begins. So hang on and let God do His work.

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing in the series "The Potter And The Clay." WE know that the potter makes many vessels but there is one that outshines them all. It is his pride and joy. And God is shaping many vessels as well but He also has His favorite. Which one do you think it is. You'll only find out by listening. So let's listen and learn.

Send us Fan Mail The potter makes a vessel that is not only functional but beautiful. He decorates it so as to make it fit for the king. The potter will also use friction to smooth out the edges and sides of the clay. Now, think of God, not only making you functional but beautiful. He also uses friction to smooth out your edges. This message can set you free regarding the difficult times in your l...

Send us Fan Mail When the potter works with clay, he must continually dip his hands in water to make the work go smoothly so as not to cause friction on the clay and ruin the vessel he is making. So what do you think is the important ingredient in our spiritual lives that makes God's shaping and molding of our character to go smoothly? That's right, water, the water of the Word. The more...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder why some things are as they are in your life? Why did that happen? Why is this happening now? Maybe it's God. He is very interested in your life and wants to bring you to an expected end. What an advantage  one has when you can truly recognize the workings of God leading and guiding you through life and yes even correcting your course.

Send us Fan Mail To be hopeless is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without the fuel for life. But wait! Is the state of being hopeless really a hopeless state? Not as much as you think it is. In this message you will learn there is hope for the hopless. God is on your side and He is what you need to keep going. Buckle up and get ready to get back in the race.

Send us Fan Mail Memory can bring us good news and bad news. But I want you to think of memory as your servant. A servant seeks to please his master. Your memory can be pleasing to you when you see it as your servant and not your foe. Listen carefully and learn how to use your memory for good.

Send us Fan Mail People put their hope in all kinds of things for various deliverances. They put hope in their money for financial deliverance. They put their hope in the gym for physical deliverance from poor health. (not a bad idea though). They put their hope in people for support. All of these are okay but not permanent or guaranteed to help. But there is one place to put hope and that for the...

Send us Fan Mail What is it that keeps the ship steady in the storm? It is the anchor. It digs into the bottom of the sea and secures the vessel. The wind above blows the ship but the anchor holds true.  What is it that keeps the believer steady in the storm? It is the anchor. but what is the anchor? It is Hope. The Greek word for hope is  elpis which means confident expectation. That is what we h...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible is a special book; a holy book. It is God's book and given as a gift to us. It is meant to be read, understood and heeded. But why is it so many people fail to understand the Word of God? Because it is God's book, it must be approached  God's way. The Word itself tells us how to understands it so let's get right at it.

Send us Fan Mail Solomon said, "Hope delayed makes the heart sick." That's because without hope, we have no strength to go forward. Like fuel for the car, hope is for the soul. But where does hope come from? It comes from faith. No faith, no hope! Learn how to build your faith in God so you can build your hope for life.

Send us Fan Mail Jesus has been arrested, tried, tortured, crucified, buried and He rose from the grave. The Plan of salvation has been competed. The greatest work of God has been accomplished. So the question remains, Now what? That is a legitimate question and one worth answering. Listen carefully as you discover what is to follow the resurrection of Jesus Christ..

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Good Friday which is three days before Jesus' resurrection. But is it really a celebration? Is it really good that Jesus was tortured and nailed to a cross to suffer and die for our sins? What is it that makes Good Friday so Good? By sight it doesn't look that good but with understanding, it reveals the goodness of God to all of humanity.

Send us Fan Mail Easter is celebrated in many ways in many cultures. Eggs, chocolate and bunnies seem to have taken center stage. But what does Ester really mean? Is it a fun time for children or is it something way deeper that has its roots in God? A true understanding of Easter is that which brings hope and joy to the one who has Jesus Christ in their life. May this be you.

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder what happens after you die? Well, believe it or not, after you die, you really do not die. Death means "separation." At physical death your body is separated from your soul but your soul lives on. So what happens at that moment? That's what this message is about. You can have good things happen or you can have bad things happen. the choice is you...

Send us Fan Mail The afterlife brings with it many questions. Some people pursue the answers to those questions and others remain indifferent. That is a sad case  because the after life is a reality and it is also eternal.  The question today  is Do people go to Purgatory? That is an easy one to answer when you understand what Purgatory stands for. In this message you will see that Jesus' sac...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone that experiences birth, experiences death. We know were we go when we are born. We go into the this world. But where do we go when we die? That depends on your spiritual condition. God made a way for all people to be with Him after they die but the choice is always ours. But everyone will go somewhere. every person has the breath of God within them, therefore, they will l...

Send us Fan Mail Let's face it. We have ab enemy. And our enemy is also God's enemy. Satan is the enemy of God, Jesus and mankind. He has a plan to either gain ma's worship or destroy him. And he has methods to do so. Like any spiritual warfare, we need to know our enemy. Listen and learn of Satan's methods. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. This is how you wi the battle.

Send us Fan Mail In eternity past, Lucifer, now called Satan, was successful in leading one-third of God's angels in rebellion against Him. These have become the fallen angels. Are they still around today? What do they do? Are they in Satan's service? These are all important questions and not only that but what will be their destiny. Lets dive in to this important topic.