Hope Christian Fellowship

By Hope Christian Fellowship

Biblical teaching from Hope Christian Fellowship church in Woodbury, NJ. Here you'll find our Sunday morning messages and more!... more

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December 13, 2023 Murder Is Bad As …..
On the list of sins, most people illustrate the darkest and most
evil extreme by talking about murder. Something about taking the
priceless life of another human being is so vile that it automatically
elevates homicide to the top of the list. And it’s common for people to
say “It’s not like I’m a murderer or something…” when they want to admit
they’ve made mistakes, but also say they aren’t an evil person.
However, Jesus’ words about His kingdom are revolutionary. He equates
murder with some things we’ve all done. Why would He do this and what
does this mean for those of us who follow Him? Perhaps we have been
Topics:anger, God's Plan
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35min
December 13, 2023 A Reason To Leave Church
In times gone by, people went to their ‘local’ church. We still
use that term today, but it means something different. Back in the day,
the local church was within walking distance – at the most, a few miles
from the homes of those who attended. You were born in a church, got
married in that church, and your funeral was held at that church. Today,
we are much more mobile as a society, and people regularly move from
one region of the country to another. In addition, we can drive much
longer distances to attend a church that seems like ‘home’. But
expanding our travel time also expands our choices of church. And it is
not uncommon for people to move from one church to another. Most of us
probably know this is unhealthy, yet it happens often. Jesus tells us
when we should leave a church. The reason may not be one you’ve ever
thought of or responded to, but it is a high enough priority that Jesus
takes time in His great sermon to instruct us on leaving church!
Topics:fellowship, Forgiveness, Reconciliation
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38min
December 13, 2023 Salty Lights
The greatest sermon ever preached still has unbelievable power to
change us. Jesus spoke these words about 2000 years ago to a large
audience on a hillside, but He meant them to challenge us as well. The
thoughts upend normal thinking on almost every spiritual front, and if
we want to follow Jesus, much of what He represents starts here!
SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE – Salty Lights (Matthew 5:13-16)
There are some actors who are able to play any character. They have the
ability to morph into any personality or look and can take on a role
with a genius ability to portray whatever the writer and director want.
But most actors specialize in a specific type of character. They are
very good at what they do, but when they try to step out of their zone,
they just can’t pull it off. There is something about them that tethers
them to reality and they just can’t shake it. Maybe they perform out of
their own experiences and are a bit more genuine in their acting. Life,
however, isn’t supposed to be acting. Many people seem to think they
need to put on a mask when they interact with people. But Jesus says
that those who belong to His kingdom MUST live out what they are. He
compares us to salt and light. And then He asks us to be what we are.
The implication is that if we try to avoid the essential parts of what
we are, we will miss out on all the PURPOSE that He has for us. So are
we ready to be salty lights?
Topics:Faith, fear, fellowship, Life, Light, Salt, Serving, Teaching, Witnessing
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31min
December 13, 2023 Small Group Sunday
Are you tired of feeling like you’re racing through life, but you
have no time for what matters? Discouraged when you think about the
lack of meaningful relationships and deep friendships? Perhaps you are
wrung out from all your responsibilities and calendar demands and
wondering when you ever get a chance to take care of yourself and your
soul. Many of us find ourselves in these places in life. But we have
good news for you: we believe that carving out time to be a part of a
small group can set your life on a path towards a healthy soul and
life-giving relationships. We have taken this entire month as a church
family and talked about getting connected to a small group. Hopefully,
you’ll come and see what we’re doing and what God has been doing through
small groups. And then we’ll ask everyone to find a way to commit to a
small group. It will be a decision you won’t regret – and it may just
bring back life to your soul!
Topics:Celebration, Communication, fellowship, Prayer, Serving, support, Teaching, Trust
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25min
December 13, 2023 The Generous Weakling
Have you ever thought what you’d do if you won the lottery… not just a
few hundred dollars, but millions and millions of dollars? Most of us
believe we would pay off some bills, take a few nice vacations, and
maybe buy a new house. But then, we almost always talk about how we’d
help people in need, or give to good causes. And while this reflects a
heart that recognizes the good in giving, we have to admit that we think
about generosity as something we’d do if we had way more than we need.
But Jesus says that the Kingdom is a place where people are generous no
matter what. He puts the label ‘blessed’ on people we tend to not want
to be. These types of people (meek, merciful, and peacemakers) are
generally people who give to others at their own expense. If we really
want to trust Jesus and follow Him, we need to dig into what He means!

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41min
December 13, 2023 The Unblessed Blessed
“Lucky you”. Have you ever had someone say that to you and
thought, ‘If you only knew what it was really like to be me.”? Sometimes
we look at people and think their lives are enviable, but it is likely
that stepping into their shoes would cause us to think differently.
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we call the Beatitudes.
And in these, He tells us who is ‘lucky’ – only He uses the word
“Blessed”. The genius of this opening to His sermon is that He attaches
types of people to this word that remains stunning to us even today.
What does Jesus mean when He deliberately calls people blessed who are
poor in spirit, who mourn, and who hunger and thirst? Maybe we are too
easily convinced that blessing is connected to those who are rich, those
who laugh, and those who get to overeat. Whatever He means, it becomes
clear very quickly that the kinds of people invited into the kingdom are
very different from what His audience expects.
Topics:The Beatitudes
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41min
December 13, 2023 A Very Different Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom in Disney world is a place that feels like
stepping out of reality and into fantasy. The slogan for the Magic
Kingdom is ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’. Stepping into the theme
park is meant to take guests away from their mundane or over-stressed
lives and allow them to live in a ‘kingdom’ where things are different
and fun. They are in the escape business… But it is interesting that
they used the term ‘kingdom’ to define this place where things operate
on a different set of values. As believers, we are called to a kingdom,
and it is a culture with dramatically different values than the kingdom
of this life and this world. But have we as Christ followers really
lived in this different kingdom? Or have we acted like we belong to the
kingdom of this world? As we kick off our discussion on the Sermon on
the Mount, we’re going to take a ‘big picture’ look at what Jesus’ says
the kingdom is like. And we’re going to buckle up for a journey through
some of the most powerful words ever spoken!
Topics:God's Plan, Heaven, Hope, Teaching
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38min
December 13, 2023 Overcoming struggles
Overcoming Struggles with Your Identity in Christ
Does your past ever come back to haunt you? Do you wrestle with feelings
of shame or guilt? Maybe you sometimes feel unworthy of serving our
Lord. The enemy loves to throw these things in our faces to keep us from
a fulfilling relationship with Christ. Mike Hartwell will be sharing
truths from God’s Word to help us win this battle.
Topics:Doubt, Forgivness, freedom, Promises
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35min
December 13, 2023 Pray for me
It is often said that our young people are “the church of
tomorrow.” It is probably more accurate as the leaders of tomorrow.
Whether in church, business, politics, or wherever else our students end
up, they will eventually be making decisions that impact all of us.
Regardless if the students at Hope are your biological children or not,
they will play a vital role in shaping the future. We have the
opportunity to take these years and invest in them so that when they are
making decisions for us, we can trust that they will be godly ones.
Will you consider taking this year to invest in the life of one student
by committing to pray for them?
Topics:fellowship, Prayer, Serving, youth
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27min
December 13, 2023 Facing The Impossible
SUNDAY MORNING MESSAGE – JIM JEFFERSON

We look forward with anticipation to hear what it is
that the Lord has placed on Jim’s heart to share with us!
Topics:Facing The Impossible
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46min

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