The Hope Club Podcast
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1020 episodes
Episode 915 Loved By God
What does it mean to be loved by God? Did you know that God loves all people but He also loves certain people in a more personal way. Who are these people that HE loves this way? How do we know that God really does love and what does it do for ...
Episode 914 The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like Seed In The Soil
There is a mystery to how things grow. We can do things to help plants grow, but we do not know the mystery of the growth. And so it is with the Kingdom of God.Jesus explains the growth of the Kingdom, it is slow and mysterious. The main...
Episode 913 The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Wedding
What is your idea of the Kingdom of God. Many people have so many differing viewpoints. some see it as being at the judge's bench. Others see it as something unattainable for themselves. But Jesus said something different.Jesus said the ...
Episode 912 The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Fishnet
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.
Episode 911 The Kingdom Of Heaven Has Good And Bad People
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...
Episode 910 The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Mustard Seed
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.
Episode 909 You Have Been Divinely Promoted
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 wor...
Episode 908 Why Faith Is Tested
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 fai...
Episode 907 Firing The Vessel
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 temperatu...
Episode 906 Decorating The Vessel
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 yo...
Episode 905 The Greatest Vessel Ever Made
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....
Episode 904 The Potter's Intention For Your Life
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.
Episode 903 Wonder Working Water
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 spi...
Episode 902 How God Works In Your Life
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 ha...
Episode 901 Hope For The Hopeless
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 fo...
Episode 900 Memory the Servant Of Hope
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...
Episode 899 The Hope That Saves
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 hop...
Episode 898 Hope Is The Anchor
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 t...
Episode 897 Faith Is The Beginning Of Hope.
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 h...
Episode 896 How To Understand The Bible
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 app...
Episode 895 After Easter Now What?
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 quest...
Episode 895 What Does Easter Really Mean
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 tru...
Episode 893 What Makes Good Friday So Good
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 ...