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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Join us for our Family Graduation Celebration on Sunday, May 7 and/or our in-service recognition on Sunday, May 21. Register for both below. […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Jesus is a loving leader. He cares for His people as a father would his beloved children. As the fulfillment of the Davidic promise, Jesus is the leader we’ve longed […]
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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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Jesus was born in Bethlehem in weakness. He lived and now rules as the ultimate warrior. He is mighty! He has defeated sin and death and is a refuge and […]
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A wonderful counselor is one who is wise, empathetic, and instructive. Jesus is the ultimate counselor. He is the Word made flesh. He is truth incarnate. He can be trusted […]
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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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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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God’s will is for His churches to send people out to take the Gospel to places all over the world until the Good News has been preached to every ethnicity […]
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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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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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Christians see the world from a different perspective. We know and trust in God’s power. The world does not understand God’s Way. We must live in God’s Way and make […]
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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 apostles and the Jerusalem church were living in a very special time when the Lord was working in miraculous ways to prove that Christ was alive. The people were […]
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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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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 message of God is good news. All who repent of sin and believe in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through faith will be saved. News & […]
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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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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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The immature Christian asks, “What all can I do and still be saved?” The mature Christian asks, “What all can I do to encourage and help other believers grow in […]
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We are to be equipped with everything good to do God’s will. He is working in us for His glory. We are to join Him in what He is doing […]
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God has sent the Messiah to save a people who become citizens of the Kingdom of God. Those citizens are commanded to gather each Lord’s Day to worship (Hebrews 10:24-25). […]
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God calls us to make sacrifices in order to serve Him. Want to serve? Click HERE and fill out the brief form. News & Events: Ministers in Training (MIT) Offering […]
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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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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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God made us to have hearts that were not polluted with darkness, evil, or deceit. Those who are made pure by the blood of Jesus and live in the confidence […]
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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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As Augustine said, none of us will be at rest until we are resting in Christ. Christ’s imputed righteousness creates a hunger and thirst for functional righteousness, which brings soul […]
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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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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 poor in spirit are not people who are emotionally down or weak. Those with a poverty of spirit are wise because they recognize they are in need of God’s […]
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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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Jesus came to give new life. In order to experience new life, we must be born again. Our old life must pass away so the new life of faith by […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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God is at work in the world establishing and growing His Kingdom. God calls His people to seek first His Kingdom with all we are and have because of all […]
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Bigger is not always better. God calls us to glorify Him with what we have and with who we are. The goal is to glorify God with all we have […]
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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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God is the author and builder of the Kingdom of God. He allows us to be a part of it. He promised to send Jesus. Jesus has come. God saves […]
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God’s plan is for us to serve Him and His Kingdom. Saul was not serving the Kingdom of God. He was serving himself. When we serve God, we are not […]
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Ruth chose to leave her family and pursue the God of Israel. That choice required great faith. God’s plan is for us to choose Him by faith and to do […]
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We all, as human beings, are made to obey God. God invites us to obey Him out of love because of His love for us and out of gratitude for […]
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The plan of God is for His people to love Him. News & Events: Join Community Care Teams Membership & Ministry Class Bridge Night – March 2 FLIP 2022 – […]
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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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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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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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The prayers of the citizens of the Kingdom of God will be for God’s glory, for the good of the person praying, and those being prayed for. God delights to […]
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The purpose of prayer is to glorify God’s name by asking for help to accomplish His will on earth. The goal of God’s people is for the God of Kingdom […]
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There are no singular pronouns for the disciples of Jesus in this prayer. This reminds God’s people to pray as those who belong together, under God as citizens of His […]
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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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The kingdom of God & the kingdom of humanity are each represented by a unique city in the Bible. Each city reveals the devotion, values, and hope of the people […]
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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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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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We all get lax in our attitude and affections toward God. These notions and feelings cause us to doubt the greatness of God. To overcome this doubt, we must choose […]
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The world is not as it should be. In our world, there are wars and famines. Despite the hardships we may face in this broken world that might cause us […]
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We live in a broken world that needs to hear of God’s Word. We often have excuses for why we don’t share, but most of them come down to doubt […]
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There are times when we just don’t believe or care what God says. We ignore it out of doubt in God’s greatness and glory. In those times of doubt, it […]
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Even when we are hurting and we know God is allowing it, we can believe in the goodness of God and receive the blessing that comes from believing in God’s […]
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Even when we are hurting and we know God is allowing it, we can believe in the goodness of God and receive the blessing that comes from believing in God’s […]
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God knows what He is doing. There are evil things that happen in the world, but God is in control and is working to accomplish His purpose. The cross of […]
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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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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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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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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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Jesus came to serve and He expects His redeemed saints to follow in His footsteps. All of God’s people are to serve the church and world the way Jesus does. […]
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Every Christian needs a small group of people that they are journeying with to heaven. These friends help each other to remain faithful to Jesus to the end. News & […]
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The central activity in creation is glorifying God. That’s the purpose for all that exists. One of the ways God commands His people to glorify Him is by gathering with […]
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The greatest need in our world today is for the Gospel to transform lives, families, and societies. That only happens when we are equipped and faithful to do our work […]
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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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The certainty of Jesus’ return as King and Judge motivates disciples to live with expectancy, holiness, and obedience now. Gift for Life The Centers for Hope serve individuals, couples, and families who […]
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Disciples of Jesus can only be who Jesus intends and do what Jesus commands by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Gift for Life The Centers for Hope serve individuals, couples, […]
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Jesus’ church is the family of His disciples who regularly gather and then scatter to live out His gospel mission: to rescue lost sinners and extend the borders of God’s […]
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Sexuality, marriage, and the family are not man-made constructions, traditions, or preferences. They all are to be lived as creation mandates from a good and wise God. Happy Mother’s Day! We […]
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The sinner’s only hope for eternal salvation rests in the active, redeeming love of the Triune God, and the only right response to it is eternal gratitude and praise. Volunteer […]
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All human beings bear the image of God and may display it (reflecting their God-given purpose) or distort it (by sin, which causes brokenness and eternal peril). Family Dedication Family […]
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God, who exists eternally in Three Persons as Creator, Sustainer, and King, is both transcendent over all life and personally engaged with every life. Family Dedication Family dedication is also […]
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Since the Scriptures reveal God’s unique perspectives and purposes, those who weave them into all aspects of life will be uniquely like Him and distinct from the world. Nominate an […]
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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 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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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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There comes a time for action. Nehemiah had prayed for months and then acted clearly and decisively. Once we know God’s will, we must act. Today, we are commissioning our […]
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