The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Insecurity is no fun. it makes us feel like life is slipping away. What makes someone insecure?  There are some factors that can lead one to insecurity. We will examine the life of King Saul and determine what those factors are that made him insecure and hopefully, learn from them so we can either avoid or conquer our insecurity.

Send us Fan Mail There is a giant that doesn't  come around that often but when he does, he seeks to ruin your life. He does it by making you want what someone else has. But there is a way to defeat him. Listen carefully and at the end, I will give youi three ways you can beat this giant called "Jealousy."

Send us Fan Mail There is a giant that shows up when we are with people and when we are alone. It doesn't matter to him where you are or what you are doing. He will try to get you to go against your own personal, Godly convictions. If you let him get too close, he will win every time. There is one way to beat this giant called Compromise. Let's listen and see what Daniel did.

Send us Fan Mail There is a giant that comes at us in many ways. He comes at us relationally, physically, emotionally and just about any way you can think of.  The Apostle Paul was not exempt from fighting this giant and neither are we. But there is a way to defeat him. Listen carefully and learn how.

Send us Fan Mail There is a giant that watches every move you make. And the moment you make a wrong move, he steps right in. He is big and ugly and very powerful. His name is called Guilt. He goes after everyone and seeks every opportunity to have his way. But there is a way to defeat this giant and it is not the way you think. Listen carefully so you can learn how to defeat this giant when he sho...

Send us Fan Mail Pride has a positive and a negative aspect to it. It's okay when you completed a job well- done and you feel good about it. It is not okay when it turns into a bragamony and you become self-absorbed. That's when it becomes the giant. This giant called Pride sneaks up on you and you don't even know he is there until it is often too late. Let's see how it worked...

Send us Fan Mail Every once in a while a giant pops up in our life. A giant appears to be threatening and intimidating and that's because it is so much bigger than you, and me. Perhaps you have met this giant called No Way Out in a personal way.  I don't know how you may have handled it, but there is a way to handle him. Listen closely so you won't be defeated.

Send us Fan Mail Never despise the day of small beginnings. The mustard seed is the smallest of the seeds but grows a large, luxurious tree. It is amazing what God can do with a little. Everyone has a little and that means God can use you to do a lot.

Send us Fan Mail There are many joys in life and sometimes people settle for them. But the thinking person realizes there is one joy that is greater than all. In the parable of the Pearl of Great Price, Jesus shows us a merchant who knew there was something more in life than what he had. Perhaps this merchant is also your story and mine.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been invited to a really huge celebration? I mean, it was so big that it was an honor to go. Jesus told a story about a man who invited many people to his feast and yet, found themselves too busy to go. So what did he do? He invited people all over the world to come. That was a picture of God the Father. He has invited the whole world to feast with Him in Heaven. Hav...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes people will do anything to find relief. They may exhaust all their resources, compromise their principles or just do crazy things. But in the end, they are no better off than when they started. As a last resort, they come to Jesus. It doesn't matter why you come or when you come, as long as you do. Let's  see what happened with this woman who did this very thin...

Send us Fan Mail Don't let looks fool you. True spirituality is a matter of the heart. There was a woman whose life was at a dead end - until she heard Jesus, then everything changed. The greatest thing that happened to her can happen to you - forgiveness. Forgiveness by God changes everything. Do you have it? You can. In a way, we are all like this woman but we can have the same ending as we...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine going through life where there are people who are dedicated to trying to trip you up. They don't like you or what you stand for so their only desire is your demise. There were people like that around Jesus and they would use any means to trap Him. They brought a woman they said they caught in sin and brought her to Jesus to see if He would condemn her. The outcome is...

Send us Fan Mail There is one word that can describe the difference between wise and foolish women, and men too , and that word is "preparation.' Preparation means being ready. We get ready for many things but there is one that is the most important. Listen carefully to see if you are ready for this one.

Send us Fan Mail Jesus was a radical teacher. He used examples that no other teachers used. He told stories and parables using women, which was unheard of in His day. Why did He do that? To elevate the status of women for then and now. In His teachings, there is a subtle warning to the men. And that is, you better treat them right!

Send us Fan Mail Back in the first century, women were placed on the back burner, so to speak.  Their rights and privileges were at a minimum, if they existed at all. Then Jesus came on the scene and He changed everything. They became His disciples and some even supported His ministry financially. He raised them up to a higher level. And men today have a responsibility to do the same. Let's l...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we may think Jesus only people who believe in Him. Not so. In our story today, we will see Jesus touch a man named Malchus, who was part of the crowd thst came by night to arrest Jesus and bring Him to trial. Peter cut off his ear with a sword but Jesus went over and put it back.  Why would He do something nice to someone who was doing something bad? Listen carefully and...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most important things, if not the most important thing we can do in life is to let Jesus touch our heart. Sometimes  there are things there that are broken,  bruised or just plain painful. Jesus touched two  men who were blind and their lives completely changed. The same can happen to you if you let Him touch you.

Send us Fan Mail We all experience some fear once in a while but no one needs to remain a prisoner of fear. Jesus took three of His disciples up on a mountain but at one point, they became fearful, terrified actually. And what did Jesus do? He "touched" them. If and when you experience fear, would you let Him touch you?  Watch the difference it will make.

Send us Fan Mail Jesus came along side people and did for them what no one else would or could. As a matter of fact, He especially did this for those  who were rejected by others. Leprosy as a terrible disease that isolated an individual from society as well caused great pain. But Jesus is bigger and it's amazing what He does for people when others can't or won't.

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that God is a great motivator?  He does it by promising us rewards, even for the smallest things we do for Him and for others. You will hear about six categories of good things that are so easy to do and how a reward will wait for you in heaven. Never think you don't want rewards because it pleases God to give them.

Send us Fan Mail Of all the books that were ever written, there stands out one from the all. It is called The Book Of Life. At the end of time people will be judged out of one of two books. The Book Of Life is the roll of those who put their faith in Christ as Savior and have entrance into Heaven. The Books Of Deeds is the roll of those  who had no faith but offer up their works, which all fall sh...

Send us Fan Mail Who wants to start off the day with a fresh beginning? I do and I hope you do too. The Hope Club devotionals are short, six minute messages set to music that are intended to build your faith. You can receive these Monday through 'Friday by joining the Hope Club. Your $3 a week helps keep us on the air. Go to: newhopecc.tv click Giving            E-giving Choose fund -RADIO Am...

Send us Fan Mail The Great White Throne Judgment is God's final dealing with that segment of mankind that has rejected His offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is not a trial but a sentencing. Life is the trial and the Great White throne is the place of sentencing. No one has to go there but sadly, many will.  Not only listen but please share this with all those you truly care about. I...

Send us Fan Mail There are not many things that are certain in this life but there are also a few. One of those certainties is that Jesus Christ is coming back. He is coming back w2ith His Bride, the Church,  and He is going to establish His one thousand year Millenial Kingdom. Wil you be in that kingdom? Have you accepted His offer to spend eternity with Him. If you haven't already, listen c...