The Hope Club Podcast

Send us Fan MailHow often do we forget that God is in control. Sure, we can think, and decide and plan but God has the last say. Jonah is going to learn this lesson the hard way but some of our best lessons are learned that way.This message is a good reminder that we cannot out-maneuver God.

Send us Fan MailThough Jonah was a rebellious prophet of God, he came to a place where he was honest about what he was doing. He had to because he was putting the lives of others in danger. We need to consider this as well when it comes to our own personal honesty. Whether we realize it or not, our lives do impact others and admitting the truth about ourselves saves us ands them.

Send us Fan MailLife brings with it many challenges. Some of those challenges come from God. Jonah had his own challenge and he rebelled against it. But of course, God won out.This is good to remember when God brings your challenge to you. He does have an expected end and it always better than what we thought.

Send us Fan MailIf there is one non-debatable in life, it is the importance of being honest with ourselves and about ourselves. This also has to do with being honest before God. If you think about it, He knows all anyway. Nothing is hidden from Him.This is going to be a lesson for Jonah. Things do not turn around to the good for him until he begins to be honest about his sin. Perhaps this is a lesson for all people. The protection against the storm is not an umbrella but honesty.

Send us Fan MailLet' face it. The storms of life will come. And a big one came in the life of Jonah. The interesting thing is, God sent it. Sometimes God uses extreme measures to get our attention or to change our direction. Has this ever happened to you?It would do us well to pay attention how God is working in our lives. It could just be Him and not people who is bringing the storm.

Send us Fan MailDid you ever hear God tell you something and you immediately refused in your heart to obey it? Sometimes our own thoughts and opinions outweigh God's. That's what we find in the prophet, Jonah.Today we will meet a man who who disagreed with God's idea because he thought it was a bad one. Let's listen and learn so we don't make the same mistake.

Send us Fan MailThe hidden life is God working on you when no one else can see, maybe not even you. Depth means deep thinking. Jesus talked about rocky shallow soil where seed was sown but it had no roots because of the bedrock underneath. These are the emotional, superficial believers. They ave no depth of soil. No deep thinking.But tyhe good soil was prepared soil and produced abundanant fruit. Listen carefully and see where you stand in God's garden.

Send us Fan MailThere must be a balance in one's Christian walk. It is not all blessing and prosperity and it is not all suffering and trials. But it is a balance between the two.In this message, the Apostle Paul is ready to die and he is stating that he fought the good fight, finished the course ands kept the faith. How did he do that and is that something we can and should do as well?Listen carefully and let this message bring balance and direction to your life.

Send us Fan MailUnless the seed goes into the ground and dies, it will not grow and bear fruit. When Jesus said that, He was referring to Himself that He would be killed, buried and bear the fruit of salvation for those who believed.This principle is also true in the Christian life. It is in the dying to ourselves that we can live a fruitful life. I can only die to myself when I see God. And I can se God through Jesus Christ And I csn se Christ in His Word.Unfortunately, dying to self does not come easy, it is not natural. It is supernatural. Perhaps this message is just the thing to get you out of a slump and living life again.

Send us Fan MailThis concludes the series and what an ending it is. The victory is yours if you follow these simple steps. Have you decided it's time to change? Are you tired of planing the same old seeds and getting the same old rotten fruit? Then this message is for you or someone you know who is planting those bad seeds in their life.For an extra help, get the book "The Battle Against Drugs And Alcohols" You Can Win The Battle.God to Amazon.com or our website, newhopecc.tv for free shipping.

Send us Fan MailThere are various kinds of love but the most difficult is tough love. When it comes to helping someone with and addictive behavior, sometimes tough love is needed. Tough love means pain and consequences. Tough love is not sentimental love. Sentimental love is an enabling love. It only helps the addict to continue in their destructive behavior.Tough love is still love and though it may hurt, the outcome will lead to victory. If you are one who finds yourself enabling someone in their addiction, listen carefully and get the wisdom that you need.Get the book "The Battle Against Drugs And Alcohol" at either Amazon.com or our website, newhopecc.tv for free shipping.

Send us Fan MailA sure stumbling stone in the battle against drugs and alcohol and any other compulsive behavior is denial. Denial throws a blanket over the reality of the problem and expresses itself through blaming others,, guilt, withdrawal and a few others discussed in this message.It is only through admitting the truth about ourselves that we an find healing. May this message help to bring you to that place.Get my book "The Battle Against Drugs And Alcohol" You cn get the victory!Amazon.com or newhopecc.tv for free shipping.

Send us Fan MailThe mistake many people make when it comes to addictions is that they put feelings over focus. Focus keeps our mind on what we should be. Feelings lead us toward instant gratification. When bad choices turn into substance abuse, it affects the body as well as the mind and even our relationships.The brain begins to think it is normal to be high and abnormal to be sober. That is a dangerous place to be.Listen and get the book "The Battle against Drugs And Alcohol" because there is victory waiting for you if you truly desire. Got Amazon.com or newhopecc.tv for free shipping.

Send us Fan MailYou may have an addiction but you don't have to be condemned. God is for you and desires to give you the victory over whatever it is that has you in bondage. This message will show you that God has always known you, even before you were born! Your days were numbered and he will guide you through life if you let Him.Reach out to Him and he will be there for you. Get the book and go through it slowly as you walk your way to victory. Go to newhopecc.tv click "store" for free shipping or go to Amazon.com.

Send us Fan MailHow often is it that people set out to do things and then encounter negative consequences but it wasn't their intention to do so. That is true about many bad practices like, over-eating and becoming obese; over-spending and becoming in debt; drinking and drugging and becoming addicted. Yet, no one sets out to do these things to themselves.This is part one in a series to help the listener find the victory in this battle. It may be for you or a friend. Let them know there is victory in overcoming drugs and alcohol. You can also get my book at Amazon or at newhopecc.tv at the store. We offer free shipping. We are here to help.

Send us Fan MailThere is a beauty in the natural realm and a beauty that comes from God. As you know, natural beauty fades but the divine beauty God gives  is eternal.And not only that, but God desires your beauty in His court. He is a loving God and His intentions are always the best for us. Will you let Him make you beautiful?

Send us Fan MailAfter the fire, all that is left is ashes.  Our lives can be like that. A fire has swept through your life and you feel like all that's left is ashes, nd what good are ashes? There is something good about them. The Lord desires them. And He will replace them with His beauty!Are you ready for a new outlook, a fresh start? This is a good place to begin. Listen carefully and let God give you His beauty for your ashes.

Send us Fan MailEveryone has a past with some pain. Some more-so than others. So how do you go forward? Joseph teaches us that our past doesn't have to limit our future. For Joseph, his hurtful past paved a way for a glorious future. And so it an with you.Listen carefully and watch Joseph in action so you too can go forward in spite of your past.

Send us Fan MailOnce you have the joy that Jesus desires you to have, how do you sustain it? It is one thing to attain it but another to keep it going. In this message we give you the key to sustaining joy. It has to do with the difference between being merely interested or committed.Which one do you think god is looking for and which one will sustain your joy? Let's listen and see.

Send us Fan MailSo many people are trying to work their way to Heaven. So much effort. So much trying. And so much frustration. Yet, God has made a way for anyone who desires to get there. And not only that, you can live with the certainty of getting there as well all the days of your life. Jesus said His Kingdom was like a treasure hid in a field and a pearl of great value. when men discovered them, they sold all they had in order to buy them. That's because they surpassed anything they had before.Whether you know it or not, this is what you re looking for. You are looking for the treasure, Jesus Christ. And when you find Him, you will discover this is better than anything you ever had before.

Send us Fan MailEverything about life is temporal except one thing, what follows this life. From this life we step into eternity and that goes on forever and ever. The good news is we can live with a confident expectation of Heaven. Sadly most people in the world have put the pressure on themselves to make themselves worthy to enter.Thousands of religions all over the world have people working toward a happy eternity. But all those ideas cannot be right when they all differ. Thankfully, God told us how we can get there with very little effort. This is part one on living with the expectation of Heaven. Please share it with anyone you think may be searching for hope.

Send us Fan MailIn this message we conclude the four steps to attaining enduring joy. They are simple steps yet vital. It's all about getting close to Jesus, learning from Him, letting Him love you and doing what He says.Like a captain follows his charts to navigate the ship, so we too follow the Word of God to get to where God wants us to be, in the place of joy.

Send us Fan MailWe are talking about how to know if we have life and also how to get it. We covered three steps so far. The first one is to abide in Christ and let His Word abide in you. Receive it and cultivate it for growth by applying it.The second step was to bear fruit and glorify God. This happens when you live in the word and stay close to Christ.The third step is to abide in His love. Instead of trying so hard to love Him, Let God love you. That is what you build your life on. Keep listening and keep growing.

Send us Fan MailHow do I now if I really have life? I have joy. I don't mean to have a fleeting joy or happiness based on circumstances or things. . I mean a joy that is based on a Person. That joy is greater than circumstances.This message will give you Step 1 in how to find that joy. It is not that difficult ands the good news is that God wants you to have it. Joy doesn't have to be a secret any longer, as it is for many people. get ready to have the secret revealed.

Send us Fan MailLife is in a person. That person is Jesus Christ. Jesus tells us how to avoid worry and anxiety. He says to seek His kingdom and His righteousness and watch God provide. People far from God strive to provide but those with faith in Christ, real faith, do not spend time worrying. That's what faith does. It keeps worry away.His kingdom is the authority of His Word and His righteousness is His right way of living. If you attain these, you have attained life. Listen and learn how to elevate your level of living.

Send us Fan MailThere s a big difference between living life and just existing. Jesus promised an abundant life to those who follow Him but too many people are just in survival mode.The abundant life does not necessarily mean material prosperity but peace, contentment and fulfillment. In this message He talks about faith and worry and which one is better. Nature is filled with examples of how to trust God and hopefully, it will have an impact upon you as you listen.

Send us Fan MailWhat does love and forgiveness truly look like? Human love can come with strings attached falls very short of God's forgiveness. Jesus told a story to demonstrate what God the Father's love is really like.You many know the story highlight the son, but it truly highlights the love of the father.

Send us Fan MailSomeone asked Jesus, Who is my neighbor? Jesus answered by telling a story. This is a story most people are familiar with but how many actually understand the meaning and are moved by it. You may be surprised to discover who really is your neighbor and it may even be someone you don't like. But should that matter? Not according to Jesus.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to be loved by God? Did you know that God loves all people but He also loves certain people in a more personal way. Who are these people that HE loves this way? How do we know that God really does love and what does it do for us? These are important questions and you will find the answers in this message.by the way,  the answers are LIFECHANGING!

Send us Fan MailThere is a mystery to how things grow. We can do things to help plants grow, but we do not know the mystery of the growth. And so it is with the Kingdom of God.Jesus explains the growth of the Kingdom, it is slow and mysterious. The main thing is, are you in it?

Send us Fan MailWhat is your idea of the Kingdom of God. Many people have so many differing viewpoints. some see it as being at the judge's bench. Others see it as something unattainable for themselves. But Jesus said something different.Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like a wedding and you are all invited.  The invitations have already gone out. They're called The Gospel; the good news of Jesus that He paid for your sins on the Cross. Now you have been invited to the wedding. But like any wedding invitation, you must respond. Will you go?

Send us Fan MailJesus used many examples to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. But the fishnet is unique. When the fishermen put out their net, all kinds of fish find their way in, good and bad fish. When the net is brought in to shore, the fish are separated.And so it will be at the end of the age. There will be a great separation of believers in Chrit and those who refused to believe. This is a  sobering message to get us to examine where we stand with Jesus Christ.

Send us Fan MailWho would ever think the Kingdom of Heaven would have good and bad people? Well, as we look around today, there are many who profess to be in that kingdom. They talk the talks and it looks like they walk the walk. But, at the end of time, Jesus is going to separate the real from the counterfeit believers.Think of a huge net with good and bad fish in it. When it is brought to shore the fish are separated. The good fish are brought to market ands the bad fish are tossed away. And so will it be with man at the end of time.

Send us Fan MailNever despise the day of small beginnings. Everything large began small. The mighty oak began as a seed in the ground. The mustard seed, the smallest of seeds in those days, grew into a large bush. And God's Kingdom is growing day by day.And that's not to mention your faith. Your faith may have started off  like a little seed, but over time with proper cultivation, turns into a mighty fortress.Listen and learn how God takes what may look small and insignificant ands turns into soething great ands mighty.

Send us Fan MailMost people want to get ahead in life. Part of that is being promoted. Promotion means a higher salary, more responsibility, even a greater commitment. But what does it look like when God promotes you?Is it like being promoted in the world or something different? Is it better or worse? Let's listen in and see what happens when you are Divinely promoted.

Send us Fan MailDid you ever wonder why your faith is put to the test? Think of anything of value. A diamond is tested for its authenticity. Is it real? Steel is tested before it goes into a bridge or building. an it withstand the pressure. Our faith is of the utmost value so it must be tested as well. Perhaps so we fsna see the reality or strength of our faith so we are not deceived.When you find yourself in trying situations, remember, it's an opportunity to test my faith in God.

Send us Fan MailThe potter has shaped the clay according to his intention. He then decorated it to make it beautiful. But the vessel must be strong so as not to break when in use. This is where the firing comes in. He heats the oven to just the right temperature and in it goes. he knows just how long to keep it in and he watches it intently.And so it is when God wants to strengthen us. He turns up the heat but he also knows just how long to keep it on and He also watches intently.This message will teach you how to gain strength from the heat when God puts you in the oven.

Send us Fan MailThe potter makes a vessel that is not only functional but beautiful. He decorates it so as to make it fit for the king. The potter will also use friction to smooth out the edges and sides of the clay.Now, think of God, not only making you functional but beautiful. He also uses friction to smooth out your edges. This message can set you free regarding the difficult times in your life.

Send us Fan MailWe are continuing in the series "The Potter And The Clay." WE know that the potter makes many vessels but there is one that outshines them all. It is his pride and joy.And God is shaping many vessels as well but He also has His favorite. Which one do you think it is. You'll only find out by listening. So let's listen and learn.

Send us Fan MailThere is a beautiful analogy between the potter working with the clay to make a vessel fit for the king's table and God working in your life to be fit for His service. This series can really inspire to recognize the hand of God in your life.It begins with His intentions or His will for you. this is whwere the work begins. So hang on and let God do His work.

Send us Fan MailWhen the potter works with clay, he must continually dip his hands in water to make the work go smoothly so as not to cause friction on the clay and ruin the vessel he is making.So what do you think is the important ingredient in our spiritual lives that makes God's shaping and molding of our character to go smoothly? That's right, water, the water of the Word. The more of the Word of God you add to your life, the smoother will go the work that God is doing.Let's look into the potter's studio and watch him work.