The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan Mail There is a question and all people must answer and a realization all people must conclude. The question is, "What do I believe?" The realization is that "All people need a Savior." To fail in these two areas is to live and die in your sins. This message gives a clear and simple understanding of Who Jesus is and why He came. It also teaches us how to get back to...

Send us Fan Mail I wonder if much of world's problems is the lack of humility among people. The opposite of humility is arrogance. Arrogance causes conflicts and an assortment of problems. Humility seeks to know the truth. Which one do you think is better? Which one do you tend to live in more of the time? Let this message instruct you in living a more peaceful and rewarding life when living...

Send us Fan Mail People can go it alone or they can live with support. Two are better than one as they have a good return for their labor. Two can keep each other warm but how can oned keep warm alone? These are Biblical principles about teamwork. How about this one, "Man hands make labor light." Let's live wisely and discover the blessing of working with a team in every aspect of l...

Send us Fan Mail As the saying goes, "It's always too soon to quit." Think of all the breakthroughs we have  in science, medicine, technology and so on because someone didn't quit. think of the salvation we have because Jesus didn't quit. Now, think of how your life would go if you can press on and not quit. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration and motivation to kee...

Send us Fan Mail How many people really know who they are. Do you know who you are? Where you came from and why you are here? The good news is that you were made in the image of God. The bad news is that you were born in sin. but the better news is there is hope. Your redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Let this message take you n a journey from your beginning, through the trauma, and then into a...

Send us Fan Mail The Church of Jesus Christ is the place to be! In this message you will learn three aspects of the church. It belongs to Christ. It connects us to each other. It is the place of our victory. Sound good? This is not only what we have but it offers us much to look forward to as well. Listen carefully because there is an admonition on proper behavior expected among those who are memb...

Send us Fan Mail This is the beginning of a three part series, The World, The Church and Me. It is an important series because this is where we spend much of our time. And if we do not understand these three aspects of life, we will never live a life of quality here on earth or in eternity. You will learn three aspects of what it is to live in this world and hopefully, find encouragement and if ne...

Send us Fan Mail Many athletes compete in the Olympic Games but only a few receive the prize. These are the ones who disciplined themselves the most, trained the hardest and wanted it more than the others. And at the end, they received either the gold, silver or bronze medal. The Christian life is very similar in that god offers five distinct crowns to those qualify by earning them in their own sp...

Send us Fan Mail Every person possesses immortality. That makes the eternal experience of vital importance. In other words, we will all live somewhere, but the question is, Where? Mankind has been made alive with the breath of God so he will never die. This message is an encouragement for the believer in Christ to make their life count for Him and a warning for the non-believer to make things righ...

Send us Fan Mail Death is man's number one enemy. Where did it come from? Why do we die? Is there hope in death? Will people always die? Will they remain dead? These are all valid questions and they are answered in this message. Death is such an important topic, it should never be ignored. And it is not a negative for the one who knows Jesus Christ. Send this message to someone you care about...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder what happens right after you die? Some people don't really think abut it. Others fear it  and some can't wait for it. Well, There are two outcomes after death, one is for the believer in Jesus Christ and the other is for the one who said No to His offer of salvation.  This message is about the believer's journey following physical death which is...

Send us Fan Mail So many people never find God because they don't want to be found by Him. Everyone needs to know that Christ accepts us just as we are. All we need to do is come to Him. He loves us as we are and He is the One who will make the changes in our lives once we begin a relationship with Him. Never let negative feelings about yourself keep you from Him. Jesus even said "I did...

Send us Fan Mail The belief in Purgatory, a place of purging, is a popular belief among Roman Catholics. But let's think about the need to have our sins purged when we die after accepting Christ as Savior. The real answer is found in the "finished work of Jesus Christ." When one understands that, everything becomes clear.  Jesus' last words were, "It is finished." Wha...

Send us Fan Mail When God made Adam, He breathed His breath into him and he became a living soul. Having the breath of God means that his souls is eternal, and so is the soul of every person. So the question is where will I go after I die? This is such an important question, yet, so many people ignore the importance of it either for fear of knowing or just plain indifference. Don't fall into...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there is a distinction between the fallen angels and demons? In this message you will learn that the fallen angels are those who rebelled against God with lucifer in his rebellion in eternity past. We are not sure of the origin of demons but they do engage in the work of the devil to blind the unbelievers and tempt believers. Let this message equip you and warn you ab...

Send us Fan Mail The evil that comes from Satan cannot be denied. The world is filled with crime, war, abuse, pain and heartache. These things occur because he has people thinking the wrong way, his way. His plan is to deceive people into thinking wrongly but believing their thoughts are right. This is what results in conflicts and distance from God. What is it about man that he can deceive so eas...

Send us Fan Mail People often ask, Where did evil come from? That is a legitimate question because evil is real and we are all recipients of it one way or another. Another question is , Where did Satan come from? These two answers are closely linked together. To understand these principles is to be forewarned and forearmed in this matter. Pay close attention so you can avoid the great deception th...

Send us Fan Mail There are actually two worlds that exist; the natural world and the spirit world. The natural world is filled with people, animals, birds, fish and plants. The sprit world occupied by angels and these angels come in various functions and rankings. This is the first part in a series that will introduce you into this invisible world. Though invisible to the human eye, the Scriptures...

Send us Fan Mail When you walk, four things are required. A destination, time, strength and momentum. And when it comes to walking with Jesus, the same is needed. The destination is Christlikeness. The time is your earthly life, power comes from the Holy Spirit and momentum comes from action. There are also walking sticks God provides for each situation in life. this message will help you to ident...

Send us Fan Mail No one can go it alone. Jesus needed His disciples. Paul had his faithful companions as well. As he ends his letter to the Colossians, he names ten people who were beneficial to his life and ministry. Along the way, you will learn some practical helps for your own life regarding faithful companions. And if you have only one who is ewith you to the end, consider yourself blessed.

Send us Fan Mail Conversation is an art form. It must be learned. Perhaps that is why there are so many problems between people today, because they don't know how to talk to each other or to God. This message will instruct you and encourage you to engage with good conversation with God. Prayer changes things and it is a gift God has given us. Paul also gives instructions on how to talk to peo...

Send us Fan Mail the three places we spend most of our lives are the home, work and someday, Heaven. In his letter to the Colossians in Chapter 3, Paul addresses the proper function of each family member; the husband, wife, children and father. then he switches to life at work and how should each worker see their employment. He reminds them that their pay is not only from the corner office but the...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you there was something God wants you to have and He also tells you how to get it? Would you be interested in that? Well, there is something He wants you to have and believe it or not,l you've been looking for it but perhaps looking in all the wrong places. In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he shows them how to have what all people desire, peace and joy....

Send us Fan Mail When a person accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, one of the many things that happens is they become a new creation. This means God has made them brand new in His eyes. They have the indwelling Spirit of God and have become a new person. Every believer has become new in Christ.  But how many have learned how to walk in that newness of life? This message gives five simple helps on what...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that one of people's favorite past times is a sin against God? Yeah. It's something people frequently do and they love to do it. And yet, when this happens, nobody wins! Of course we are talking about judging. Judging is putting a sentence of  condemnation on someone for what they may have said against you. Yes, we can examine the fruit of people, is it bad...