The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been to a picnic? Did you know Jesus likes picnics? In this message, Jesus is going to do something remarkable in a picnic which is worth noting. He does things, not to impress but to to inform. Pay close attention and learn the lessons that He wants to convey in this miraculous scene.

Send us Fan Mail One of the most dangerous things in any conversation is misunderstanding. All kinds of problems can result when someone misses what the other person is saying. Jesus is going t5o have a conversation with man named Nicodemus and boy, to Nicodemus it is going to be a strange one. Unfortunately, this same conversation is very strange to many people today as well. Let's listen in...

Send us Fan Mail One of  the things I like about Jesus is that He gets involved in human affairs. Do you now that He went to a wedding? That's not very strange,  many people go to weddings. But when He was there, He did something very unique. He turned water into wine. Why would he do that? Did Jesus leave heaven and come all the way to earth just to make wine? Do you think there was somethin...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder what it would be like if God didn't invite us into a relationship with him? Well,  it wouldn't be that good because we wouldn't be seeking after Him. The Divine Initiative  is God making the first move. He did it with Adam in the Garden, Moses at the burning bush and the whole world when He gave His Son. Listen carefully to hear Him initiating to...

Send us Fan Mail We can  have many people in our lives but every once in a while an extraordinary person shows up. It may be a friend, co-worker, teacher, coach, even a family member.  maybe that person is even you! Jesus is going to meet an extraordinary person and what made him so unique was that he knew his role in life and did not usurp anything that wasn't given to him. Let's learn...

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps you  have never heard of Jesus Christ or perhaps you have.  Maybe  You've been hearing about Him for a very long time but do you really know Him? In this series, we are going to meet Jesus again, for the very first time. Today we introduce Him and you will instantly learn five things about Him that are very essential. Whether you're a veteran or a newbie to spiri...

Send us Fan Mail Living in America is a wonderful thing because we have so much. And yet, there are many people who, in spite of what they have, still do not possess a real good life, such as they would like. That's because there are three basic things that are needed to have a good and fulfilled life. Do you have this life? If so, Great! If not, listen closely and you may.

Send us Fan Mail We spend our lives waiting for many things. As a child, the ice cream man. As an expectant mother, a baby . As a worker, a paycheck. But there is one thing that is the most important of all and Jesus promised it to us. He promised that  He would return one day and that day would come very unexpectedly. They key is, to be ready! Are you ready for the return of Christ? If so great!...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus promised many things. some to His followers and some to those who were not His followers. he promised good things would happen and some no so good things would happen. But the greatest promise of all was made for all people. It was the promise of His sacrifice for the sins of the world. Have you become a recipient of this promise? Listen closely and see.

Send us Fan Mail Motivation is key to anything that we do. We should always ask ourselves, why do I do what I do what is my expected outcome? That's is especially important when considering heavenly rewards. In this message, you will find six aspects of the rewards God want s to give and the basis for receiving elach one.

Send us Fan Mail Jesus made many wonderful promises to His people. But He also made some promises that would forewarn them. He spoke about the tribulations they would have from living in this world as followers of Christ. If you have experienced tribulation from being a Christian, may you find comfort and hope in this message.

Send us Fan Mail Do you  have life? Or do you have real life? What's the difference? Is there a difference at all? Jesus shows us how to have real life though it does not always come easy. Sadly, some are not interested in having real life at all. Are you? Listen carefully and see.

Send us Fan Mail Rest. It's so fleeting isn't it? Rest for the body, rest for the mind, rest for the soul. Jesus came at a time when people were under heavy burdens economically, politically, even religiously. He gave them the means to find rest for their souls. Hey, our time is much like it was then and guess what, the means to attain rest still works today. Listen carefully so you can...

Send us Fan Mail This is the beginning of a series entitled, "Promises Jesus Made" and it considers many of the wonderful things Jesus offers to us. this first promise is that of salvation. We will see four aspects of receiving this wonderful gift. The value of the promise is based on the character of the one making the promise. so these promises can certainly be counted on. At the end,...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder why Jesus was crucified and why his suffering had to be so bad? Is His crucifixion something that breaks your heart? There is a reason for His suffering, actually quite a few and this message will help you to understand.

Send us Fan Mail There are two kingdoms, the kingdom of darkness, ands the Kingdom of God. Jesus said His kingdom is not of this world nor is it in this world. The contrast between them is great. This makes us examine which kingdom I have been living in. 

Send us Fan Mail Self-worth is fleeting for so many people. It is a treasure that, no matter how deep they dig, they just can't find it. In such cases, they are digging in the wrong place. Self-worth comes from living in a purpose higher than yourself. In this message, you will hear of the highest purpose you can live for and though, sometimes it is difficult, the outcome is always worth it. 

Send us Fan Mail Jesus made a very special promise to His disciples which still pertain to us today. He promised He would send a Helper to them when He left the world after rising from the dead. That Helper is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps us in many ways, and we cannot understand the things of God apart from Him. Do you have the Holy Spirit today?

Send us Fan Mail There were many vines in Israel's day as there are many vines today. A vine was considered having an in with God. But Jesus says, Wait a minute. There is only one true vine and I'm it. He also talks about the benefits of abiding in Him in order to have that fruitful life. Is that something you want? Then listen in.

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has a troubled heart at one time or another and for various reasons. A troubled heart puts a void in our heart and thereby, in our life. What do I do when that happens?  It happened to Jesus' disciples and He knew exactly what to tell them. And what He said to them He says to you.

Send us Fan Mail Think of an act of love. now think of a great act of love. Was there a difference? A woman came in to a house where Jesus was and demonstrated a great act of love toward Him. He anointed his feet with expensive perfume and wiped them with her hair. What do you think Jesus thought of that? What about the others in the house? What would you do?

Send us Fan Mail Servanthood in the world appears lowly.  But when Jesus came on the scene, he  made serving noble. He even said "If you want to be great in God's Kingdom, become the servant of all." And He certainly did that at the last supper with his disciples. Let's look in and see what we can learn from that marvelous event.

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we wonder why things happen the way they do. We ask, "Why God?" Our natural eyes do not see the spiritual benefit that is being wrought in us. We must remember the outcome that God is always looking for - His glory.  And we do that by building our faith. It is faith that we live by, stand firm in and is that which is pleasing God.

Send us Fan Mail How do you see your relationship with Jesus? How do you see His relationship with you? He said He was the Good Shepherd but what does that mean to yo u and what makes Him so good. When you understand this principle, you will find rest and comfort for your soul.

Send us Fan Mail I once was blind, but now I see. the first part is true for all. the second part is true for some. All people are born spiritually blind and it takes a touch from Christ to giver spiritual sight. Let's watch Jesus in action as He gives sight to this blind man and try to discern what this means for us.