Hope Alliance Bethlehem
A sermon podcast of Hope Alliance Church
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 583
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
For Those Who Need Restoration
As severe as Peter's three public denials of Jesus were, the resurrection of Jesus was far more powerful. And so Peter experienced a beautiful and complete restoration. Where there was distance, Je…
00:45:34 |
Sun 22 Apr 2018
For Those Who Doubt
In this message we look at the famous story of Thomas, a disciple of Jesus. Known for his doubt, he should also be known for his declaration of Jesus as his Lord/King and his God. We, too, can look…
00:39:46 |
Sun 15 Apr 2018
For Those Disappointed with God
When the resurrected Jesus appeared to the two disciples on their way to Emmaus, he showed his heart for those experiencing disappointment with God. The plans they had didn't go as they expected, bu…
00:41:19 |
Sun 08 Apr 2018
For the Broken Hearted
When Mary Magdalene is the first to see Jesus after his resurrection, we are reminded that there is real hope for the broken and broken hearted. To a world and humanity who has been defined by its b…
00:41:24 |
Sun 01 Apr 2018
Real Peace
Even in the most challenging circumstances, we can experience real peace. This is possible because of the nearness of God in Jesus, not the absence of struggle. The greatness of our God is evident …
00:35:40 |
Sun 25 Mar 2018
Knowing Jesus by Dying to Self
In Philippians 3:12-4:1 we find Paul completing his thought that he started in the verses prior concerning the Gospel. We can sense his desire to know Jesus fully by joining in his suffering and tri…
00:42:09 |
Sun 18 Mar 2018
The Traps of Religion
To many people, religion seems harmless. And yet both Jesus and Paul are very careful to warn about the traps of religion. Paul, who met Jesus in the midst of an impressive religious life, is deter…
00:44:32 |
Sun 11 Mar 2018
Posture of Gratitude
Obedience is birthed from love. When Paul calls the church to obedience, he is reminding them of God's great rescue and our rightful response of a life of submission and gratitude. This life of wor…
00:37:11 |
Sun 04 Mar 2018
Philippians 1:27-2:11
The Apostle Paul calls the church in Philippi to "next level humility" in light of the opposition that was surrounding them as well as a disagreement in their midst. But in classic Pauline theology …
00:40:25 |
Sun 25 Feb 2018
Philippians 1:12-26
In Philippians 1:12-26 the apostle Paul encourages his Philippian friends and readers that, though the journey for him (and them) is difficult, the Gospel is advancing and that is cause to celebrate.…
00:39:55 |
Sun 18 Feb 2018
Partnership in the Gospel
The Philippian church has a special place in Paul's heart because of their clear partnership in the gospel. This is evident from their radical hospitality, sincere faith and financial generosity. A…
00:43:43 |
Sun 11 Feb 2018
Sent
As followers of Jesus, we are sent as ambassadors. People who are entrusted with the good news of true life found in Jesus. At Hope, we are committed to living into this reality by living with inte…
00:49:35 |
Sun 04 Feb 2018
Equipped
The main role of the leadership of the church is to equip the people so the church can be built up. We are called to be equipped to maturity in the gospel so that we can withstand the winds of this …
00:48:34 |
Sun 28 Jan 2018
Empowered
The Bible reminds us that we are powerless to live the life that we were created for. Yet through the work of Jesus for us, we are now empowered to live that very life. Two of the most significant …
00:47:05 |
Sun 21 Jan 2018
Formed
We are a church formed by a provident God through a gracious gospel. And therefore we desire to be a gospel outpost and a gospel family. A place and people who are defined by God's love and undenia…
00:50:21 |
Sun 14 Jan 2018
An Unexpected Nativity Scene
Who would you expect to be present at the grand arrival of God to earth? Certainly not the people who make up the nativity story. And yet, in this upside story we find a God who has come for those …
00:47:27 |
Sun 31 Dec 2017
Love's Pure Light
The true beauty of Christmas is the realization that the light of God has invaded the darkness of our world. In so doing, we are called out of the darkness through the incarnation of Jesus to be son…
00:34:51 |
Sun 24 Dec 2017
Change
Growth can be slow and gradual or happen in spurts. But when it happens, it is the Spirit's work of changing us to be more like Jesus. Even though this is true, the Bible still calls us to cooperat…
00:46:52 |
Sun 17 Dec 2017
Doubt
Doubt is a common and universal reality. In fact, our call to faith implies the presence of doubt. Rather than turning away from God in pride or stuffing our doubt deep inside to be more religious,…
00:41:04 |
Sun 10 Dec 2017
Mission
For followers of Jesus, mission is something that is meant to intentionally define as aspects of our lives. No matter what we are doing, we believe God has providentially placed us there is order to…
00:45:16 |
Sun 03 Dec 2017
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