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Weekday Warrior
by Jason K. Thompson
Seeking wisdom for those trying to be great disciples of Christ in the "real world" between Sundays!
Episodes
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Guidance From a Mature Believer: Ethics of the Last Hour
What does it look like to follow Jesus in the “last hour”? In 1 John 2, we see a stark contrast between those who resist Christ’s authority and those who remain in Him. Rather than giving us a roadmap for the end times, Scripture calls us to live differently because Jesus is coming—remaining...
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Guidance From a Mature Believer: This is What Fellowship is All About
What does it really mean to have fellowship with God? In 1 John 1:5-2:12, John reminds us that walking with the Light means bringing every part of our lives into the open. We don’t have to hide our sin or stumble through the darkness alone. Through Jesus, we find forgiveness, cleansing, and a new...
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Guidance From a Mature Believer: I've Walked this Path Before
What can we learn from someone who has already walked the road we’re traveling? In 1 John 1:1-4, John writes as a mature believer whose firsthand testimony points the church back to Jesus, genuine fellowship, and complete joy. This message explores the value of older, faithful voices and…
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A Letter for Today: The Foundation of Faith
What is your faith built on? In a world filled with deception, division, and uncertainty, Jude reminds us to stand firm by building ourselves up in faith, staying rooted in God’s love, and strengthening one another. But our foundation ultimately rests on Jesus. Discover what it means to live out...
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A Letter for Today: The Corruption of Truth
In a world overflowing with information, how do we know what is true? Jude warns that deception rarely looks like an obvious lie—it twists what is true and quietly pulls us away from God’s authority. This message explores how to recognize false teaching, guard against spiritual deception, and...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Pick Up the Stones
Today, we closed out our summer series on David. We all have giants—but David’s victory wasn’t about having the right weapon. It was about what he carried into the battle: a history of God’s faithfulness, a life of prayer, a passion for God’s glory, and the persistence to keep going. Discover the...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Flying Too High
David’s greatest failures didn’t happen when he was weak—they happened when he was comfortable, successful, and no longer watching his own heart. In 2 Samuel 11-12, we see how temptation, pride, and unchecked desire can lead even a faithful person into devastating sin. But David’s story doesn’t…
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? One Man Dead, Another Man Dancing
Real worship is more than passion—it’s obedience. In 2 Samuel 6, David learns that good intentions can never replace God’s instructions. As the Ark is brought to Jerusalem, we discover the balance of reverence and celebration, the danger of bitterness, and what it truly means to love God with all...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Weary from the Battle
When life leaves you exhausted and standing in the ashes, where do you find the strength to keep going? In 1 Samuel 30, David faces grief, blame, and overwhelming weariness, yet discovers that God’s strength is enough. If you’re carrying more than you feel you can bear, this message offers hope,...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Inquiring of the Lord
When life falls apart, who do you turn to? In 1 Samuel 28 and 30, Saul and David face desperate circumstances but respond in radically different ways. One seeks a quick answer; the other seeks God Himself. Discover the difference between using God for what you want and truly inquiring of the...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Love My Enemies
What do you do when you have every right to get even? In 1 Samuel 24 and 26, David faces two opportunities to destroy the man who was trying to kill him—and chooses mercy instead. His response points to Jesus, who had the power to destroy His enemies but chose the cross. Discover the freedom…
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? David's Parenting Struggles
Even the man after God’s own heart struggled as a father. Looking at the lives of Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah, we discover how enabling, neglecting, and unclear leadership can leave lasting wounds—and how God’s perfect fatherhood offers a better way. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or someone...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Who Me?
God doesn’t see what the world sees. In 1 Samuel 15-16, Saul’s downfall and David’s unlikely anointing reveal a powerful truth: God looks at the heart. While people focus on appearances, achievements, and reputation, God is searching for hearts fully devoted to Him. Discover what God sees when He...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Lonely Seasons
Loneliness can make us feel forgotten, but God does some of His deepest work in the wilderness. In 1 Samuel 21-22, David finds himself isolated, afraid, and hiding in a cave—yet God meets him there with provision, purpose, and community. If you’re walking through a lonely season, discover how...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Desperate Times
What do you do when desperation takes over? In this week’s “King David, King Jesus, and Me?” we follow David through fear, failure, and survival as he makes choices he never expected to make. Yet even in the mess, God doesn’t abandon him. Discover how Jesus succeeded where David stumbled, why...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? One Foe and One Friend
What do you do when the people who should support you become your greatest opposition? In this week’s “King David, King Jesus, and Me?” we look at David’s battle with Saul’s jealousy, Jonathan’s faithful friendship, and the God who never leaves us in the hiding places. If you’ve ever asked, “What...
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? Defeating Your Giants
David didn’t defeat Goliath because he was the strongest — he defeated him because he knew who God was. In this message from 1 Samuel 17, discover how David’s faith, courage, and dependence on God can help you face the giants in your own life. Fear, anxiety, addiction, brokenness — whatever…
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King David, King Jesus, and Me? One Woman's Wisdom
When anger rises and emotions take over, what leads your response — your flesh or the Spirit of God? Through the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail, this message explores the danger of unchecked anger, the wisdom of Spirit-led living, and what it truly means to make Jesus Lord of every part of…
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King David, King Jesus, and Me: The Once and Future King
Join us as we begin a new sermon series: King David, King Jesus, and Me? This message unpacks the Davidic Covenant and its powerful promises—an Anointed One who would reign forever, inherit God’s kingdom as His Son, and establish a lasting dwelling with His people. In Jesus, every promise is...
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He's Not Done: Love Conquers All
In a disconnected world, God makes Himself visible through how we love others. Real love isn’t about how many people we reach, but how deeply we care for those in front of us. Despite differences, we’re called to live in unity, reflecting Christ through compassion, forgiveness, and fellowship.…
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He's Not Done: Take the Big Step
Faith isn’t just believing—it’s moving. Today, Pastor Dave takes us through Hebrews 11: the faith chapter and relates that back to Gideon in the book of Judges. The question isn’t whether God is done—it’s whether you’re ready to take the big step. For more information about what is going on at…
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He's Not Done: Everyone's Invited to the Party
Today, we begin a new sermon series: “He’s Not Done”. Now that Easter is over and we remember that Jesus has become the ultimate sacrifice, our Savior, you may ask: “now what?” We’re going to dig into what Jesus is up to next in this series. Today’s focus was on unity and how we are all…
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Easter Sunday: The Passover Lamb
On Easter Sunday, we explored why Jesus is called the Passover Lamb and how the first Passover in Exodus points directly to the cross. Just as the blood of an unblemished lamb caused God’s judgment to pass over Israel, the blood of Christ covers our sin and satisfies the wrath we deserve. Through...
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Loving the World: Aren't There Already Enough Churches?
This morning we finish up our “Loving the World” series and our missions-focused month with a guest speaker: Tim Cole from Waypoint Church Partners. Waypoint offers many services to Christian churches across the Mid-Atlantic Region, including planting churches. Tim talks to us about what that…
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Loving the World: Loving the People Jesus Loves
There’s probably someone in your life who isn’t easy to love — but Jesus loves them completely. Scripture reminds us that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, and His compassion calls us to see people the way He does. You were made to share the grace you’ve received. Loving the people...
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Who Is My Neighbor?
This week we were joined by a missionary we support who serves in West Africa. Ken speaks to us about the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, and gives us some insight into his family’s discipleship in the community they serve. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian...
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Loving the World: Loving the Children
This week, we had our annual baby dedication earlier in the service, so Pastor Dave digs in to what it means to Love the Children. We’re in Matthew 18:13-15. Jesus makes it clear that he valued and defended children, and even used their faith as examples for adults. In some ways, we could all…
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Loving the World: Sharing the Jesus Way
Join us as we begin a new sermon series: Loving the World and we start a missions-focused month. Today, Pastor Garrett discusses what it means to be a disciple, and what the expectations are for us as disciples of Jesus. At the end of the message, Kyle and Tatiana Matt join us to tell us about…
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When Jesus is the Lord of His Church: Harmony
This message concludes our series, “When Jesus is the Lord of His Church”. In John 17, Jesus prays for us—that we would be one. In a world fueled by offense, the Church is called to look different. Unity isn’t sameness; it’s surrendering our preferences to His Lordship. When love leads, harmony...
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When Jesus is the Lord of His Church: Worship
We’ve made God too small. Psalm 29 reminds us that the Lord’s voice shakes creation and commands our awe. The same power that raised Jesus now works in us, turning worship from a moment into a way of life. When Jesus is truly Lord, every decision becomes an act of surrender and every day an...
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When Jesus is the Lord of His Church: Truth
In a world that treats truth as optional, Jesus stands as the only Truth. When He becomes Lord—not just Savior—His Word cuts, heals, and transforms us. This is a call to stop reshaping truth to fit our lives and start reshaping our lives around Him, holding grace and truth together as we follow…
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When Jesus is the Lord of His Church: Leadership
This is the first sermon in our new series: When Jesus is the Lord of His Church. Pastor Garrett looks at what the Bible says about leadership in the Church: both the leadership roles we all have as Christians, as well as the roles within Church leadership. For more information about what is…
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Lessons for Christians Today: Serving in Christ
In today’s message, Pastor Dave closes out our series “Lessons for Christians Today: Serving in Christ”. We are reminded to pray, to be wise, humble, and to be active Christians. We are not meant to just sit back, listen and believe: we are called to take an active role in our faith, to serve.…
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Lessons for Christians Today: New Life in Christ
Transformation isn’t about trying harder—it’s about living from the new life you’ve already been given in Christ. In Colossians 3, Paul reminds us that we don’t strive toward a new identity; we live from it. As those raised with Christ, we’re invited to put off old patterns, put on new practices,...
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Lessons for Christians Today: Fullness & Freedom in Christ
For many believers, “Jesus is Lord” can remain a theological statement rather than a lived reality. This reflection explores the gap between belief and practice, revealing that true freedom isn’t found in control, options, or self-effort, but in being deeply rooted in Christ. When Jesus is truly...
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Lessons for Christians Today: The Supremacy of Christ
When life pulls you in a thousand directions, Colossians 1 calls us back to what truly matters. Paul reminds us that Jesus is not just important—He is supreme, holding all things together and deserving first place in everything. In a noisy, crowded world, this chapter offers clarity, grounding…
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Change: Ordained, Difficult & Necessary
As we close out the year, Pastor Dave focuses on change: how it is ordained by God, difficult and necessary. Join us as we turn in our Bibles to Hebrews 11. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in person or online! https://www.hopechurchwv.com...
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The Gift: Regift It
Have you ever regifted a gift that wasn’t your favorite? Most of us probably have. Have you ever regifted the BEST gift you ever received?! Today, Pastor Dave wraps up our holiday series, “The Gift”, and explains how Jesus is the BEST gift and we should be regifting! For more information about…
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The Gift: Unwrap the Gift
We’re often exhausted in our faith—not because God hasn’t given us enough, but because we’re not using what He’s already given. The Holy Spirit lives within every believer, yet many of us keep striving in our own strength. Drawing from Galatians 5, this sermon explores what it means to truly...
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The Authentic Gift: The Dragon and the Manger
Christmas isn’t just a quiet manger scene—it’s God’s bold invasion into our chaos. Behind the star and shepherds stands a cosmic battle as Christ enters the world to defeat the ancient dragon. The baby in Bethlehem is the warrior promised from the beginning, crushing darkness and freeing us to…
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Jesus is Calling: Share Your Faith Without Embarrassing God
This is the last sermon in the “Jesus is Calling” series; we hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have! Today, we are encouraged to use every opportunity to share God with others, with wisdom and without feeling intimidated. Open your Bible to Colossians 4, and let’s dig in together! For more...
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The Life Changing Attitude of Thankfulness
It's Thanksgiving Week, so this week Pastor Dave is getting us into the spirit of the holiday. Open your Bibles to Luke 17, and prepare your hearts to choose thankfulness. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in person or online!...
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Jesus is Calling: He Still Believes in His Church
Today, we look at Matthew 16:13-18. Pastor Dave walks us through why people see the church as irrelevant, uncaring, and outdated, and we look forward to what could happen if we saw people the way Jesus does..if we prayed more for people, and if we gave the church back to Him. For more information...
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Jesus is Calling: Stop Running on Empty
As we continue in our "Jesus is Calling" series, Dave focuses on John 15:1-8 and how we need to abide in Him. He gives us 3 things that are killing our spiritual life, and provides 3 life-changing spiritual commitments to take seriously. For more information about what is going on at Hope…
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Jesus is Calling: Life in the Cloud of Witnesses
As we move through our sermon series, Jesus is Calling, Pastor Garrett reminds us of the importance of knowing and valuing our church history, and he explains how it helps us to stay on mission now and recognize our value as a chosen, holy one of God. For more information about what is going on…
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Jesus is Calling: He Wants to Work Through Us
Today, Pastor Dave looks at Mark 2:1-12, and discusses how God uses ordinary people to do great things! We are encouraged to be willing vessels. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in person or online! https://www.hopechurchwv.com https://facebook.com/hccwv
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Jesus is Calling: Get off the Couch and Stop Playing it Safe
Our sermon series, "Jesus is Calling", continues today. Pastor Dave digs into Matthew 14:22-33 and encourages us to allow our passion for Jesus to pull us "off the couch" and escape the trap of playing it safe. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in…
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Our Good Father - Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker Dave Melton brought us our morning message, titled "Our Good Father" based on Philippians 4:19. He and his family closed the message with one of their original songs! We are so thankful they came and led us in our morning worship.For more information about what is going on at…
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Jesus is Calling: The Greatest Sin
Pastor Garrett delivers a great message on "The Greatest Sin", which isn't one specific sin, but more of a condition of the heart that stems from the inverse of the greatest command that Jesus conveyed in Mark 12. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in...
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Jesus is Calling: Christianity Without Him
This week, Pastor Dave discusses why Jesus seems to missing in Christianity in our culture, and why people don't seem to care about the Church anymore. For more information about what is going on at Hope Christian Church, visit us in person or online! https://www.hopechurchwv.com...
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Seeking wisdom for those trying to be great disciples of Christ in the "real world" between Sundays!
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