Word of Hope Christian Church Podcast

As we come to chapter 5, this same community is starting to self-destruct because of some festering grievances. The workers now face a new enemy who is harder to conquer than the previous ones. The timing could not have been worse because the walls are almost done! Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and destroy them. Let’s find out why. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Today we’re going to read about Paul’s reflections on the significance of his and Timothy’s life together. We’re also going to examine the consistency of Paul’s own life and the trustworthiness of Scripture as two dependable guides for Timothy’s future. In short, Paul’s words and actions created a seamless pattern for not only Timothy to follow but for us as well. Thanks for listening. Blessings and love in Christ! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Covid-19 or its variants. It’s not cancer or even the common cold. But this outbreak can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to human-kind. What is it called?  It’s called the epidemic of discouragement. Let’s talk about it. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

In today’s study Paul now turns to a discussion of what Timothy can expect in the future. Paul is in prison, awaiting execution for his faith. He has exhorted Timothy to look upon his chains without being ashamed, and without fear. Paul wants Timothy to have the courage to follow in his footsteps and live without fear of man, or of what man can do to him. He wants Timothy to be a faithful witness for Christ and follow the example of Christ who did not fear rejection, loss or death. However, as bad as things are now, Paul says that they are going to get worse. Thanks for listening. Blessings and love in Christ! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

If God’s work is going to get done, we’re called to cooperate with one another, not to compare or criticize. We must keep the main thing the main thing by never forgetting that God’s glory is at stake. And, we won’t all give equally, but we can all make equal sacrifices. Remember that nothing has ever been done for God without hard work. In order to work well with others on a job that is much bigger than we are, at a task that demands everything we have we have to do certain things. What are they? Stay tuned and let’s find out together. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

The second half of chapter 2 echoes the first letter to Timothy. Apparently, the task of confronting wrong teaching and continuing the good work of discipling believers was not past the crisis stage. As he had done previously, Paul emphasized to Timothy that his moral and spiritual conduct would provide the greatest confirmation of his teaching. No matter how others may respond to the Gospel, Timothy himself must remain a consistent example. So should we all. Thanks for listening. Blessings and love in Christ! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Nehemiah did not rely on his resume when it was time to build. He got out his tools so that he could handle the tasks ahead of him. In verses 1-10, we’ll see that he had at least 5 tools in his toolbox and in verses 11-20 we’ll look at the 5 tasks that he tackled. And that’s how the title of this sermon came to be—Tools and Tasks. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

What do a soldier, an athlete and a farmer have in common? They are all occupations that require perseverance! Soldiers, athletes, and farmers all face adversities which require tremendous patience and steadfast endurance to achieve their respective goals, whether it is prevailing in battle, winning a competition, or reaping a bountiful harvest. In today’s Scripture the Apostle Paul uses all three of these occupations as metaphors to encourage young Timothy to persevere in his Christian faith and remain loyal to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening. Blessings and love in Christ! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to Nehemiah’s success. The prayer in chap 1 is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. There are prayers of anguish, joy, protection, dependence and commitment. It’s a story of compassionate, persistent, personal and corporate prayer. Prayer gives Nehemiah perspective; it widens his horizons, sharpens his vision and dwarfs his anxieties. We’ll find that Nehemiah went through a process of prayer that has great application and relevance to us today. Stay with us and let’s find out more. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Have you ever been greeted by someone in a way that made you feel really special—like you really matter? It makes you feel amazing doesn’t it? Paul had already written to Timothy (1 Tim) and that letter contained a lot of awesome pastoral guidance. But in this second letter Paul gets more personal. In fact in verse 3 he begins by saying, “Timothy, I thank God for you.” We all need to be encouraged especially in being faithful to the Lord. So open up your Bible or Bible App to 2 Timothy 1 and let’s find out more. Thanks for listening. Blessings and love in Christ! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.