Word of Hope Christian Church Podcast

Before we begin with today’s message, from all of us at Word of Hope Christian Church, a very happy and blessed Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, great granddads and for those of you who have had to be “dad” to your respective families. We love and appreciate you! Today’s passage, Matt 6:9-13, is widely known as the Lord’s Prayer. In fact, it’s a model given by Jesus to teach His followers how to pray. When we understand how to pray through this prayer, we’ll have a greater understanding of how Jesus wants us to pray. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Today, we going to study the 5th and 6th churches of Asia Minor—the churches at Sardis and Philadelphia. Many Bible scholars view these two churches as real-world examples of how congregations can lose their way. Sardis represented the danger of having all the right programs and a “good name” but a spiritually dead heart. Philadelphia represented the triumph of a humble, devoted congregation that maximized whatever resources and opportunities it was given. Get your Bible and/or Bible App ready 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.

Most of us have heard the story of Balaam’s donkey in Numbers 22 ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, to start we’re going to talk about the major players in this drama, the donkey, King Balak and the prophet Balaam and then see three lessons God taught Balaam and how they apply to us today. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Today, we’re going to study the fourth of the seven churches of Asia Minor—the church at Thyatira. While commending their growing faith, love and service, Jesus severely rebuked them for tolerating a false prophetess named “Jezebel.” She led believers into sexual immorality and idolatry. He then, warned of severe judgment, but promised ultimate victory and authority to those who remained faithful. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Homosexuality is one of the topics where we as Christians have made some major mistakes in how to show Christ to those who choose this lifestyle. What we are battling today is not a “gay” issue; it’s a “love” issue. So then, how is the church to respond? Stay tuned and let’s find out. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Today, we’re going to study the third of the seven churches of Asia Minor—the church at Pergamum. We’ll find that Jesus commended the congregation for remaining faithful despite existing in a heavily pagan, hostile environment. But He sharply rebuked them for tolerating false teachings and moral compromise within their ranks. Then Jesus demanded that the church take immediate action. Stay with us and find out more. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Friends, we are in the midst of a battle. Indeed, this is spiritual warfare. We must have a battle plan to fight pornography. Our battle plan must include our recognizing pornography for what it is, who it affects are and how can we bring healing and strategies to turn the tide regarding the devastating influence of pornography in our country. The goal today is to commit today to a renewed commitment to purity, not out of fear or obligation, but out of love for our God who loves us unconditionally. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Today’s passage contains Jesus’ letters to the first two of the seven churches: Ephesus and Smyrna. He’ll praise the Ephesians for their hard work and doctrinal purity but warned them to return to their “first love.” Then, He then encouraged the suffering church in Smyrna to remain faithful despite intense persecution. Buckle up, because here... we... go! Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

Memorial Day is about remembering. It’s a time when we honor the dead of all American wars. God’s Memorial Day is also about remembering. It’s about remembering all that God has done for His people. It’s about remembering that He sent His one and only Son who came to take away the sin of the world—your sin and mine. Open up your Bible or Bible App to Exodus 12 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.

Today, John will again give his name as the author of this letter and tell us his whereabouts and why he was there. Then he’ll explain his commissioning to write this letter to the churches. Lastly, he’ll describe his vision of the exalted Christ, leaving no mistake as to Christ’s true identify. The vision also has much in common with Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.