Hope Community Church Podcasts: Weekend Messages

witHness: one+one+one = WON

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:14:02 +0000

What if you could discover how to successfully share the good news of Jesus Christ with at least one other person this year---one person who lives their life far from God? This weekend discover the spiritual mathematics of how One Almighty God + one Christ follower + one engaged seeker = one won to Christ.

There's No Place Like Home

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:53:34 +0000

It's better to be home with the Father than to be anywhere else. This weekend Pastor Mike wraps up with the last of the Prodigal messages.

Roadblocks

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:39:39 +0000

Sometimes we're the older brother—jealous, proud and resentful. Sometimes we make it difficult for someone else to come home. Wouldn't it be great if we could learn not to do this?

What's in Your Bag?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:35:18 +0000

How heavy is the baggage we carry on our prodigal wanderings? Does the weight of it keep us from turning around and heading home?

Heading out

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:59:42 +0000

Why do we go prodigal in the first place? Where do we think we're going? And what happens when we get there?

Shine

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:30:40 +0000

NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND
Dec 31 & Jan 1

It's a new year. A fresh, new opportunity to "let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Let’s discover how to do this together this weekend and in the new year. Please join us.

The Rest of the Story

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:04:15 +0000

Why should people still be celebrating the birth of a baby 2,000 years later? What real significance does the Christmas story have for us today? Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike unwraps the rest of the story.

Occupy Hope

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:04:08 +0000

We are the rich. We have food, shelter, clothing, clean drinking water and more. And we are rich in the hope that is found in knowing Jesus. This weekend Pastor Mike challenges us to occupy this hope with generosity towards all who are still in need of it.

Overflow

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:40:01 +0000

God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for...everything. Our gratitude is not based on our circumstances but on God's sufficiency; not on our production, but on His provision; not on our performance, but on His providence. Celebrate with us this Thanksgiving weekend the overflowing goodness of God.

Breaking Free

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Giving and receiving forgiveness is an essential element of Christian living. Without it, our relationships become brittle, tattered and even non-existent. Pastor Mike wraps up this series with practical steps for restoration and transformation in our lives and relationships.

Boiling Point

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

When you've been wronged, what do you do with all that anger? Do you stuff it, spew it or leak it? When the heat is turned up, what's your boiling point?

Debt Collection

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

We all know what it is to be hurt or wronged by others. When that happens, do you ever find yourself insisting that the offender "pay up" for the offense? This weekend discover why you really don't want to be in the "debt collection" business.

Fight Club

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

How do you deal with conflict? Some people try to win at all costs and will do or say anything to get their own way. Others hate conflict and will do or say anything to avoid or end it. Unfortunately, neither leads to genuine peace or restored relationships. Is there a better way?

Curb Appeal: Outer expressions of inner virtue

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

When it all comes down to it, living a life of integrity should be evident to those with whom we come in contact. Wrapping up this series, Pastor Mike reminds us that as we submit ourselves to God, He gives our lives true curb appeal.

Holmes on Homes: Out with the old; in with the new

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Renovation Realities: Spiritual renovations for a better reality

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

If we try to change our attitudes or behaviors without dealing with our basic mind-set, the changes will only be temporary. This weekend discover how putting on the mind of Christ brings about a better life-changing reality.

Hidden Potential: Discovering our character potential

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

We usually recognize virtue when we see it, but few of us can describe how it is developed. This weekend Pastor Mike lays out God’s plan for successful character development.

Design Star: Designed by God from the inside out

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Does Godly character really matter? Is total integrity in character and conduct vital to living a Christ honoring life? This weekend Pastor Mike reveals the blueprint of character design.

Reach the Triangle; Change the World

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Hope has a passion for connecting people with Jesus Christ and for bringing church to the people wherever they are. This weekend we celebrate the launching of the new West Cary campus and the 2 year anniversary of the Holly Springs campus. Join us as we explore how effective ministry is taking place as we reach the Triangle to change the world.

Share Your Story

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:27:15 +0000

Pastor Mike wraps up this series by unpacking how everyday ordinary people can communicate the world's most extraordinary message.

Connect With Others

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:22:13 +0000

Pastor Mike will share how to apply biblical principles that capture the true essence of Jesus' teachings about caring, serving and loving one another, and why doing so matters so much.

Give From Your Resources

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:24:57 +0000

Did you know that Jesus talked more about this subject than he did heaven, hell or prayer? That one out of six verses in the gospel deals with this subject and half the parables Christ used talked about it? Discover what else you might not know about living a life of generosity.

Serve Where You're Gifted

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Everyone wants to know that they made a difference, that they mattered, that their contribution counted. Which is a good thing because church is not a spectator sport. Pastor Mike shares just what can happen when we step up, step out and make a radical difference for the kingdom's sake.

Live What You Learn

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:10:20 +0000

Pastor Mike helps us discover why we can only experience true freedom in Christ and connectedness with God when we are intentional about living out our faith.

Cowboy Up

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

What happens when we offer our best to God? What happens when we don't? "Cowboy Up" takes on a whole new meaning with this week's biblical bad boy.

Go West Young Man

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

When this bad boy decided not to journey in the direction God wanted, he found himself in a whole sea of trouble.

Shooting Straight

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Talk about a revolutionary. Discover which biblical "bad boy" spoke straighter, ruffled more feathers and forked over more truth than most folks were ready for.

Ambushed

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:51:39 +0000

Because he let jealousy stick in his craw, only the movement and power of God could redeem this bad boy from his deserving consequences.

Break Out

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:57:50 +0000

Some invisible prisons hold a person captive more surely than iron bars could ever do. This weekend a Bible "bad boy" who was enslaved in every sense of the word shows us the key to breaking free.

Where Do I Go?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:21:52 +0000

How do we learn to recognize and respond to the life-changing opportunities God places in our paths?

What Do I Do?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:17:30 +0000

How do we use our unique talents, strengths and passions to think outside the box and join God outside our church walls?

Where Do I Start?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:40:46 +0000

How do we go about being the hands and feet of Jesus within our community?

Is Jesus Really the Only Way?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:31:01 +0000

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:29:49 +0000

Are Heaven and Hell Real?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:28:14 +0000

Does Satan really exist?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:45:22 +0000

Creationism or Evolution?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:27:04 +0000

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:05:33 +0000

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

Designed for Unity

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:04:13 +0000

Jesus' last prayer on our behalf before His death included these words, "I pray that they will all be one, just as You and I are one." Pastor Mike shares how the cross and Jesus' death upon it paved the way for the unity we have and the unity we seek.

Branded for Commitment

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:02:54 +0000

Christianity is not like a Facebook page. It's not enough to just “like” Jesus or simply be a “fan.” With this message, Pastor Mike unpacks just what a committed, abiding relationship with God looks like. And you can post that on Facebook.

Marked by Obedience

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:01:32 +0000

The heart of the gospel is revolutionary to our natural way of thinking. Pastor Mike explores the paradox that dying to ourselves means living abundantly in Christ.

Inked in Love

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:59:35 +0000

Jesus simplified all the rules and regulations of the law into just two great commands: love God and love people. Pastor Mike reveals how these two commands define the heart of Christian faith.

An Outbreak of Faith and Action

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:19:38 +0000

With no action, there is no commitment. With no commitment, there is no faith. Pastor Mike wrapped up the series with the admonition that authentic faith means receiving the truth, embracing the truth, and acting on the truth.

An Outbreak of Vision and Mission

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:58:28 +0000

This weekend Pastor Mike makes the big picture clear so that the people of God are unleashed for the purpose of God.

An Outbreak of Grace and Truth

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:55:04 +0000

Grace without truth deceives people. Truth without grace crushes people. This weekend Pastor Mike shares how to pursue, and offer to others, the Biblical balance of grace and truth.

The Clock Is Ticking

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:04:13 +0000

Time is money and we can spend it however we like--wisely or foolishly. Discover Biblical principles for wiser time management.

It's All Good Until It's Not

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:59:54 +0000

Can we blur the lines as long as we don't cross them? Perch on the fence as long as we don't jump it? What is the wise course of action when we question how far is too far?

What a Fool Believes

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:54:46 +0000

What a fool believes can land him or her in big trouble. Discover Biblical tools for fool-proofing our decision making process.

Word to the Wise

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:21:18 +0000

So what is the wise thing to do in any situation? Pastor Mike kicks off this new series by showing us how to recognize a wise decision when we see it.

Global Hope Weekend

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:27:17 +0000

We are highlighting the passion and practices of our Global Hope ministries. Pastor Mike will help us expand our vision to the possibilities and promises that lie within a revolution of compassion. Discover how we can help meet the basic survival and educational needs of those who live a world away from us and find out how together we can help shape lives, communities and nations for the better.

Local Hope Weekend

webmaster@gethope.net (Hope Community Church - Raleigh, NC) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:33:32 +0000

All year long we take seriously Christ’s call upon our church to bring both practical help and spiritual hope to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, unemployment, rehabilitation, and more within our communities. We want to let you know how we’re doing. Listen to the thought-provoking interviews with local non-profit leaders and hear powerful stories and testimonials that will help us discover how we can be most effective in our partnership with them as well as with our own Local Hope projects.