Jesus is still in control Jesus is still protecting his children Jesus is still obeying the Father on mission This gives us hope and the strength to keep the faith and live lives of love. Questions for discussion or personal reflection 1. If you were trying to hide from the authorities where would your friends

A properly unified church displays the love of God and pursues a relationship with God as it lives out the mission of God. This week we look at John 17:20-26 Christian unity is characterized by love Christian unity is achieved through deepening our relationships with God Christian unity is pursued for the sake of mission

Welcome to spring 2017 at Hope Church! It is our desire you have the info you need to GATHER on Sunday morning, DEEPEN you relationship with God, belong is a GROUP, INVEST in the Hope family, and MULTIPLY disciples. No matter who you are, what your age, favorite flower, or best fishing lure, there is a

Jesus lived a life that was set apart for mission and he calls his disciples to do the same. This week we get a glimpse into the heart of Jesus as we listen in to his prayer in John 17:1-19. Questions for group discussion or personal reflection: 1. Do you own a set of china?

John 16:16-33 Expect joy and grief as you journey on mission with Jesus. Questions for discussion or personal reflection: 1. Share about an experience where you went all in on something, but it didn’t turn out the way you expected. How did you deal with it? 2. What do you think the disciples were thinking

Expect to see the Holy Spirit at work both inside and outside the people of God. John 16:4 – 17:15 The Holy Spirit helps the world see that their lives are broken and missing the target. The Holy Spirit helps the world see the true nature of Justice and what a flourishing society would really

From John 15:18 – 16:4. Hatred from “the world” should be expected for those truly following Jesus. Questions for group discussion or personal reflection: 1. Since it’s Oscar season, what’s the movie you have enjoyed the most this year? 2. Do you find yourself to be a people pleaser? How can this be a good

This week we look at John 15:1-17. Note: The First few minutes of the message didn’t make the recording. They mostly just introduced the main point above. Our apologies for the issue. Thanks for your grace. Questions for discussion or personal reflection 1. What are your favorite things to do that are uniquely Minnesotan? Or

Have you been loving Jesus the way he receives love? This week, we looked at what it means to love through obedience, in John 14:15-31. Questions for Discussion or Personal Reflection 1. Which of the love languages best describes how you receive love? (words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, physical touch) 2.

This Sunday we were joined by Dr. Harold Netland. Harold serves as Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Harold preached from John 14:1 – 11 and helps us think through the exclusive claims of Jesus in the midst of our diverse world. He is a leading thinker in