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Why Would I Belong to a Church?
In this episode, the team discusses the value of the local church and why every follower of Christ should be committed to a church. Each episode features a leading...
Small Group Accountability – A Helpful Tool (I.D.G.F)
One of the pillars of Hope Community Church small groups is accountability. During this accountability time, we hope to create an environment where people feel free to share all the ups and downs of life and point each other toward Jesus. As small group leaders, it...
How Do We Worship on Easter?
In less than a month, we will be celebrating Good Friday and Easter Sunday. I didn’t grow up with a strong Christian foundation. I’d overhear comments at church about special days, services, terms, and theology and wonder about their significance. What is Lent? Or Ash...
What Makes Hope, Hope?
A great part of my job is taking people out for a cup of coffee and hearing their stories. It also gives me a chance to hear people’s impressions of Hope. What brought them here? What keeps them coming back? If I had to boil it down to a couple comments that people...
What is the Immutability of God?
God, in all his wonder and glory, shows us his character through Scripture. Many of the attributes of his character are communicable, meaning we as humans can share in those attributes. God is love, and we are capable of love. God is wise, and we (on our better days)...
Why Small Groups at Hope Community Church? (Three Pillars)
As followers of Christ we are commanded to live in community with other Christians (e.g. Heb. 10:24-25). This community is called “the church.” The command to live in community isn’t an antiquated notion designed for people living in the first century. God is alive...
Spiritual Gifts – What Are They?
Here are three New Testament texts that give us a better understanding of what Spiritual gifts are all about. Take some time to read and reflect on these passages. Romans 12:3-8 (NIV) 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself...
Developing My Spiritual Gifts
Developing My Spiritual Gifts - Worksheet