The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Even the great Apostle Paul needed a team to work with. Titus was his go-to guy. Every leader needs  go-to guy. are you one? if so, you are a great blessing. If not, why not consider becoming one. Because of  Paul's co-workers, they were able to accomplish great things for the Kingdom of God. And when we do that, so can we.

Send us Fan Mail For a car to perform the best it can it must be souped up. For a Christian to perform the best he can, he too must be souped up. If you want to be at your highest performance in your Christian walk, listen in.

Send us Fan Mail Spiritual compromise is a convenient way  out that never ends well. We will see three Hebrew boys who were vastly outnumbered with no way out except for their faith. The good news is that God honors faith. And their faith brought a transformation to a very powerful person. After listening, see how this can affect your life as well.

Send us Fan Mail People  can be at different levels in their Christian walk. They can be a jalopy Christian, where everything is breaking down and they are barely making it. They can be a toy car Christian where Christianity is just fun and games and they don't really take it seriously. Or they can be a souped-up Christian, firing on all cylinders and making great progress. Which one are you?...

Send us Fan Mail In this message you will meet a souped-up Christian. How can you tell who is souped-up or not? As you will see, a souped-up Christian doesn't run from the battle but to the battle. A souped-up Christian  has stories of past victories where he trusted God and God came through. A souped-up Christian is ready for the next battle that comes his way. He knows the battle is the Lor...

Send us Fan Mail John wraps up his first epistle with three aspects of the Christian life that make it real. These qualities begin in Christ and are transferred to the believer. Each one plays a major role in the life of the Christ-follower. Anyone would do well to learn and abide in them. By the way, they also testify of the reality that Jesus Christ really came.

Send us Fan Mail How do I know that Jesus is the Son of God? How do I know that I am a child of God? Those are two very important questions. This message answers those questions as there are tests that can be made.  They present a very practical approach to the Christian life. Don't be deceived. Know that you have eternal life by taking these tests.

Send us Fan Mail A very important question a person needs to ask himself is, How do I know if I really believe?  The way to know if you really believe is to see if you are walking in the light. And what does it mean to walk in the light? That is  what this message is about. It includes, recognizing your sin, confessing your sin, living in love and putting your faith into action.  

Send us Fan Mail John's first epistle was written with a series of warnings to the early church but they are as relevant to the church today. False teachers, intellectualism, denial of Christ as Savior are just a few of the warnings. This is a good study to not only listen to but to share in a group. We need to be grounded in the faith and this teaching will help to do that.

Send us Fan Mail There is a word that can preserve a  society, nations and the self life. The word is forgiveness. Forgiveness is freeing whether you are on the receiving end or the giving end. Jesus told a story about the importance of forgiveness and the danger of not living in it. May this lesson be a game changer for all who hear it.

Send us Fan Mail No one has to go to Hell. God has made a way for all people to escape as it was created for the devil and his angels, not for man. But because man is born with a sin nature and dead to God, he enters the world condemned. That's why Jesus said "You must be born again." This new birth is a spiritual birth that makes us right with God. At that moment, our names go into...

Send us Fan Mail The subject of Hell is something that most people do not want to hear or talk about.  Yet, living in denial of something does not make it go away. Jesus warned us in His Word how to avoid Hell. There is no reason anyone has to go there. This message teaches about five categories of suffering in Hell and also a way to avoid going there. It is worthy to share with someone else.

Send us Fan Mail Faith is perception. It's the way we look at life. We can look at life through the eyes of doubt, pessimism, indifference, or faith. Faith is built on Scripture and affects how we see every aspect of our life. There are three major areas in this message that are affected by faith. Listen carefully so you can excel in these areas.

Send us Fan Mail Wherever there are two kingdoms there is opportunity for conflict. Wherever there are two people, that same opportunity arises, conflict.  We are living in a Supernatural Kingdom which is a backwards kingdom in comparison to the kingdom of the world. This means we fight our battles differently, not standing up but on our knees. Prayer invites God into the situation and guarantees...

Send us Fan Mail Just about every vocation requires some type of uniform or equipment. You cannot walk on the moon without a space suit.  Police and fire fighters have their uniforms and equipment. even a chef knows how to dress. So how much more as we engage in spiritual warfare. We are living on the battlefield and the fight is between the Kingdom of Darkness and the Kingdom of Light. And this r...

Send us Fan Mail Where ever there are two kingdoms there is a chance for kingdom warfare. Where ever there are two people there is a chance for conflict. but if you are a follower of Christ, you are living in the Supernatural Kingdom and therefore, you must fight with supernatural weapons that God has provided. The end result will be better than you expected and God will bel glorified. Let's...

Send us Fan Mail If you ever travel to a foreign country you would learn about how to live there. What is the weather, what should I wear, what is the culture like, what language do they speak and other things as well. The Supernatural Kingdom also requires that we learn about the lifestyle. by the way, this Kingdom is on the earth so we are learning how to live in this Supernatural Kingdom while...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first message in our series, The Supernatural Kingdom. It is a series about living in the Kingdom of God. But how do you get into this kingdom? That question will be answered here. It's an important series because there are only two kingdoms. One is of darkness and the other is of light. We will all decide which we will live in. This is a good message to share wit...

Send us Fan Mail The vessel is just about ready to be completed. There is one more step the potter has to take and this step really requires his skill. The pot is put into the kiln and the heat is turned up. But the potter knows just how to control the heat to insure a fine piece. And so it with God. Listen carefully to learn how God works in your life by turning up the heat but it for the purpose...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder why there are so many jerks in the world, maybe even in your life? Well, God has  a purpose for them. As God used Pharaoh for His own glory, so He uses those who are antagonistic to your life. Believe it or not, He uses them to make you into a beautiful vessel for His purposes. Listen closely so you can see how this works and have a whole new attitude toward th...

Send us Fan Mail Every vessel created by the potter by the potter has beauty, strength and purpose. In this message, we will see the humanity of Christ in His beauty, strength and purpose. It is no wonder the Father said in Him, He was well pleased. Let this message draw you closer to the one who loved you and died for you.

Send us Fan Mail We continue with the Potter and the Clay learning that God has an intention for every believer in Jesus Christ. Do you know God's intention for your life? He went through all the trouble of rescuing from the pit and saved you. but His work is not finished. Now He wants to shape and mold you into a beautiful vessel. Listen carefully to see what is required on your part for tha...

Send us Fan Mail Wonder working water. Where would we be without it. Plants would whither, animals would die and human life could not be sustained. It's water that makes all the difference. And so it is with the water of the Word. When the potter works on the clay, he must add water to make the work go smoothly. Without adding water to the clay, it would create friction, the clay would dry an...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know that God is working in your life? That His work is to make you beautiful, durable and purposeful. This is the  beginning of a series entitled  The Potter And The Clay." In this series we will visit the potter's studio and watch him work, turning a lump of clay into a beautiful vessel fit for the king's table. See yourself as that beautiful vessel that Go...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone begins life in a spiritually hopeless situation.  We are all lost. But Jesus gave a one line sermon to a man that still resonates with all people today. What He said is a life-changer for anyone who responds. What was that phrase? Listen carefully and see if you can feel it resonating in your own heart.