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Experiencing the Cross of Christ

Christians are to be recognized by their hope in Christ and not by their observance of ceremonial, religious activities. We are new creations saved to serve the Kingdom of God. […]

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Easter

News & Events: Membership & Ministry (M&M) Class LGBT Push in Public Schools: A Christian Response FLIP 2023 – Stellar Spanish Ministry Bible Study & Fellowship HIRING: Community Engagement Coordinator, […]

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Experiencing Church

Every saint is called to live in and in service to a local church. News & Events: Easter Services 10:2 Focus Women’s L.I.F.T. Membership & Ministry (M&M) Class LGBT Push […]

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Experiencing The Spirit

Those who are saved are born again and sealed by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person who guides us and works in us to keep us from sin […]

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Experiencing Freedom

Jesus sets His disciples free from self-dependence. The law was given to show the holy, good demands of God that only Jesus could meet. Those who trust in Jesus are […]

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Experiencing Friendship

Strong friendships are formed with shared faith, meaningful conversations, and emotional care. Healthy churches produce strong friendships. News & Events: Easter Services 10:2 Focus Man Up featuring Scott Patty Churchwide […]

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Experiencing Sonship

The Good News is that all who trust in Jesus are made sons of God! News & Events: Easter Services 10:2 Focus Man Up featuring Scott Patty Churchwide Prayer – This […]

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Experiencing Scripture

The Scripture promised the Gospel to the “offspring” (singular) of Abraham. The Gospel promise was given to Abraham and is actualized by faith in the Gospel. News & Events: Easter […]

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Experiencing Faith

The Gospel must be received by faith. Faith in the Gospel grows and produces greater faith in the God of grace and His Word. News & Events: Easter Services 10:2 […]

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Experiencing Justification

The Gospel justifies people and makes them righteous. This justification is by faith and not by works of the law. The law shows us how to live righteously but it […]

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Experiencing Correction

We all have blind spots to idols that tempt us. We need to be corrected by one another so that we can repent of the sin that so easily entangles […]

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Experiencing Transformation

The Gospel is not meant to be merely understood, but experienced. Those who experience the Gospel will be transformed into a new person with a new life, hope, peace, and […]

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Experiencing Grace

There is only one, true Gospel – the Gospel of Christ. Christ’s Gospel provides the grace of God that saves a person from sin and gives peace with God, within, […]

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The Good News Displayed

News & Events: 2023 Family Bible Reading Plan Accepting Applications for Ministers in Training (MIT) Church Track Rooted & Equip Marriage Ministry Launch Membership & Ministry (M&M) Class Bible Journals […]

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The Prince of Peace

The peace of Christ has not come about by compromise, accommodation, or a treaty. Christ has won the victory over darkness and sin. He is now the Prince of Peace. […]

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What is the Good News?

Everyone has faith in something they believe is Good News or Gospel. The Gospel you believe determines the life that you live. The Gospel of God is the truth that […]

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The Prince is God’s Son

Jesus is the Son of God. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He is eternally begotten of the Father, not […]

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The People Have God’s Courage

Courage for a Christian is a simple act of faith. God is faithful. Anything He withholds is not needed. Anything He allows is necessary. We can have courage because we […]

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The People Have God’s Family

God’s family is made up of people with different colors, languages, and backgrounds. He adopts us all into his family and makes us family to one another. News & Events: […]

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The People Have God’s Call

God calls us out of our comfort zone and into God’s Kingdom work. News & Events: Gift for Christ Operation Christmas Child Membership & Ministry Missionary Care Training MS & […]

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The People Have God’s Conviction

Western culture has become less tolerant of true, biblical Christianity. We must hold to our convictions and wisely communicate our hope by standing on God’s promises. News & Events: Gift […]

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The People Have God’s Prophet

God promised to send a prophet like Moses that God would use to save a people for Himself. News & Events: Membership & Ministry Deacons for Affirmation Family Dedication | […]

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The People Have God’s Blessing

There is nothing like the local church! When covenant members are living out what is described in our text, a culture of health is created and people experience God’s blessing. […]

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The People Have God’s Power

God sent the Holy Spirit, as promised, to empower His people to be His witnesses to the world. News & Events: Ministers in Training (MIT) Offering Equip Mike Hubbard | […]

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The Passion to Make More Disciples

God has called us to be intentional about making disciples that make disciples using 3 Big Things & Essentials. News & Events: Ministers in Training (MIT) Offering Equip & Rooted […]

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Blessed are the Persecuted

Those who are persecuted like the Lord Jesus and the prophets will receive the reward of heaven. This reward is not given to those who are recognized as great in […]

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

God is a peacemaker and He has given His children the ministry of reconciliation. When we are functioning as ambassadors of God in the family business of the Kingdom of […]

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Blessed are The Merciful

God is merciful. He does not give us what we deserve. His mercies are new each morning and He calls us to share His mercy with the world. News & […]

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Blessed are the Meek

Meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control being used to serve with humility, kindness, and love. Jesus was meek. When we are like Him, we are of service […]

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Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Sin is a disease that infects our souls and causes brokenness. The realization that sin causes guilt and shame not only for what we’ve done, but what it forms us […]

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The Helper of the Plan

The Holy Spirit has come. He fills us with love for Jesus so that we happily obey Him. News & Events: Gift for Life FLIP 2022 – REGISTRATION OPEN Jacob […]

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The Good News of the Plan

The good news of God is that salvation is accomplished and all who believe will be saved. News & Events: Gift for Life FLIP 2022 – REGISTRATION OPEN HIRING: Middle […]

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The Intent of the Plan

God’s intention is for the Kingdom of God to grow and to permeate a person’s life and for it to permeate a culture through the church. News & Events: High […]

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The Demands of the Plan

God demands we come to Him with child-like faith that does not depend on personal merit, strength, or ability. Those who are saved are saved by faith in Christ alone. […]

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The Secrets of the Plan

God gives understanding by the Spirit to His people. Jesus spoke in parables to fulfill Isaiah’s prophesy. Those who believe are blessed by God to understand and perceive the Gospel. […]

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The Priority of the Plan

We are sheep. As sheep, we are constantly feeling at risk. In Christ, we are not at risk. In Christ, we have a King who cares for us through His […]

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Easter 2022

Jesus atoned for the sin of His people and was raised. He will return! When He comes back, the redeemed in Christ will receive the eternal benefit of the Kingdom […]

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The Plan is for Us to Pursue God

God’s Kingdom has flourished in dark difficult days. Men like Daniel and his friends did not assimilate to the culture or separate from it. Instead, they pursued God in the […]

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The Plan is for Us to Trust God

God made us to trust Him. Since the day of the fall, humanity has struggled to trust God. When God’s people trust God, they experience God’s hope, peace, joy, and […]

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Praying for Kingdom Victory

The victory of the Kingdom of God is to overcome evil. God does not tempt (Jms.1:13), but He allows His citizens to be tempted and face trials to bring Him […]

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Praying with Kingdom Hope

Jesus, the King, came to earth to save sinners. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ alone. He has provided for our forgiveness and redemption (2 important unique concepts). […]

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Be Intentional at Christmas

Doing what God commands does not come natural to us. Living a Christ-centered life that honors God requires intentionality. News & Events: Gift for Christ Christmas Eve Services | 1, 2, […]

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Be Responsive at Christmas

All who trust in Jesus can celebrate this season and thrive no matter what their circumstances might be. News & Events: Gift for Christ Christmas Eve Services | 1, 2, […]

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Be Grateful at Christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the coming of God into the world. God took on flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus was not born in a castle or to an […]

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Renewing with Purpose

It is crucial that we renew our faith commitment to Christ by regularly stopping activities that are sinful or wrong that have slipped into our lives and recommitting ourselves to […]

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Focusing with Purpose

The world will constantly allure us away from Christ. Our flesh is naturally inclined to reject Christ and pursue the world. In order to live a life blessed by God, […]

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Serving with Purpose

The Lord gifts His people to serve His Kingdom purpose. We must be willing to serve in the capacities that God calls us to that are right in front of […]

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Living with Purpose

God has a plan for where we live. He moves us as He sees fit using different methods to accomplish His purpose. Where we live defines how we can each […]

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God is Worthy To Be Served

For over 40 years, God has been at work in and through Living Hope. For the last 20 years, God has seen us through trials and challenges and led us […]

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Jesus is Victorious

Thank you for celebrating the good news of Easter with us. If you are a guest, welcome to Hope. Whatever your story – your questions, your doubts, your struggles – […]

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Jesus is King

Jesus is the King of glory who has come to save. He came as promised. We are to rejoice always and celebrate His victory. Easter services will be held this […]

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Difficult Days Require Wisdom

We should always expect opposition to the good God calls us to do in His name. We’re reopening our Next Generation ministries (birth-high school) and launching our new parent gatherings […]

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