Josh Thompson

Pastor Josh continues the conversation of living a laid down life for Jesus, the One who paid it all.

One Thing is Needed Pt.2 | Josh Thompson

Drawing close to Jesus requires a sincere desire to escape the distractions of a busy culture– even one seemingly centered around Him. But there’s an invitation to move beyond the rituals and rhythms of busyness and stop to look into the eyes of the One who has so much more to reveal to you.

One Thing is Needed | Josh Thompson

Diego Vianna

Pastor Diego Vianna shares about Jesus Christ and how He is the Person of The Word of God.

The Person of The Word | Diego Vianna

Gary Hay

Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO

The Amazingly Good News of the Gospel | Gary Hay

Jeremy Williamson

What If There's Love? | Jeremy Williamson | Sunday, July 9, 2023

What If There's Love? | Jeremy Williamson

Living Water | Josh Thompson | Sunday, July 2, 2023

Living Water | Josh Thompson

Did you know that God never intended for you to wrestle with who you are and what your life was to be about? If today you find yourself in the misty lowlands of life, unclear about who you are or your next steps, there is a light that shines forth, illuminating the way forward in truth. That light is Jesus!In John 14:6, Jesus proclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Embracing His word as the truth sets you free—free from the weight of shame, free from the fear of the unknown, and free from the limitations that hold you captive. For more, listen to Pastor Josh's Sunday sermon Fighting From Victory, and let the word of God illuminate the truth of Jesus to you in a deeper way.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive

Did you know that God never intended for you to wrestle with who you are and what your life was to be about? If today you find yourself in the misty lowlands of life, unclear about who you are or your next steps, there is a light that shines forth, illuminating the way forward in truth. That light is Jesus! In John 14:6, Jesus proclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Embracing His word as the truth sets you free—free from the weight of shame, free from the fear of the unknown, and free from the limitations that hold you captive. For more, listen to Pastor Josh's Sunday sermon Fighting From Victory, and let the word of God illuminate the truth of Jesus to you in a deeper way. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a>

Fighting From Victory | Josh Thompson

Did you know that God desires friendship with you? John 15:15 says, "I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything I learned from my Father I have made known to you." Friendship with you has always been the longing of God's heart. This week, God hopes to pull you in close and share His heart, mind, and plans with you. Listen to today's sermon and discover new faith in being a friend of God.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive

Did you know that God desires friendship with you? John 15:15 says, "I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything I learned from my Father I have made known to you." Friendship with you has always been the longing of God's heart. This week, God hopes to pull you in close and share His heart, mind, and plans with you. Listen to today's sermon and discover new faith in being a friend of God. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a>

Lazarus: Friend Of God | Drew Williams

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No Weapon Will Prosper | Josh Thompson

Paul Harris

You're Not Dead. Live! | Paul Harris

The vision of Hope is to grow a relational, functional, Spirit-filled family that will provide a living demonstration of the Kingdom of God.So it's our hope that you find the tools and resources provided on this podcast to help you and your family do just that.

The vision of Hope is to grow a relational, functional, Spirit-filled family that will provide a living demonstration of the Kingdom of God. So it's our hope that you find the tools and resources provided on this podcast to help you and your family do just that.

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Stepping Into The Future

Heath Adamson

It's possible to become too familiar with something of absolute value.In the book of Daniel, there were two kings who realized this in its full drama, a servant who did not hold back the truth, and God who was rich in mercy and grace. Take a listen as Heath Adamson sheds light on such an important topic.Recorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.Share the Hope Church Sunday Podcast with your friends, or give us a 5-star rating. It helps the podcast reach more people!www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

It's possible to become too familiar with something of absolute value. In the book of Daniel, there were two kings who realized this in its full drama, a servant who did not hold back the truth, and God who was rich in mercy and grace. Take a listen as Heath Adamson sheds light on such an important topic. Recorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. Share the Hope Church Sunday Podcast with your friends, or give us a 5-star rating. It helps the podcast reach more people! <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

Are You Too Familiar With God? | Heath Adamson | Sunday, November 3rd. 2019

Your story has power! Pastor Josh Thompson looks at John chapter 9 as he shares beautiful insight on how your story can change and impact culture.

The Power of Your Story | Josh Thompson | Sunday, July 28th. 2019

Tom Deuschle

Living in a culture and time that can be disorienting doesn't mean that God is not in the action. He's in the center of the action and is saying to His church that now is a Time for Open Doors. Pastor Tom Deuschle examines scripture and encourages us to look and walk through open doors as did some of the brave men and women throughout history.

A Time For Open Doors | Tom Deuschle | Sunday, July 7th. 2019

It's time to possess the land that God has called you to. Pastor Josh Thompson encourages to take action in what God has called you to.

The Good Land

In the book of Acts, The followers of Jesus were transforming their city by displaying the Gospel. This not only brought the miraculous but added people to the body of Christ, daily. Pastor Josh Thompson encourages those to live in a reality of the kingdom of heaven that will change cities and add to the body of Christ.

The Church I See (Adds to their number daily) | Josh Thompson | Sunday, June 30th. 2019

The Psalms are full of expressions of worship to God. Pastor Josh Thompson and Pastor Charity Herrmann share insight and encourage us all to be extravagant worshippers.Hebraic expressions of worship- https://hopechurch.net/sermon-notes/

The Psalms are full of expressions of worship to God. Pastor Josh Thompson and Pastor Charity Herrmann share insight and encourage us all to be extravagant worshippers. Hebraic expressions of worship- <a href="https://hopechurch.net/sermon-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopechurch.net/sermon-notes/</a>

The Church I See (Worships Extravagantly) | Josh Thompson, Charity Herrmann | Sunday, August 4th. 2019

In this episode, Heath Adamson shares insight from Matthew chapter 20 and the story of the blind beggar. We're learning how to see from the blind man.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.If you enjoy this podcast then give us a 5-star rating. It helps us reach more people!www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

In this episode, Heath Adamson shares insight from Matthew chapter 20 and the story of the blind beggar. We're learning how to see from the blind man. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. If you enjoy this podcast then give us a 5-star rating. It helps us reach more people! <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

I Was Blind But Now I See | Heath Adamson | Sunday, December 1st. 2019

Fasting is all about the posture of our hearts. In this message, Pastor Josh Thompson lays out biblical insight and wisdom to fasting as well as calling the church to a corporate fast from January 6 through January 26 of 2020.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.Subscribe to the Hope Church Sunday Podcast for all the latest sermons from Hope Church.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

Fasting is all about the posture of our hearts. In this message, Pastor Josh Thompson lays out biblical insight and wisdom to fasting as well as calling the church to a corporate fast from January 6 through January 26 of 2020. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. Subscribe to the Hope Church Sunday Podcast for all the latest sermons from Hope Church. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

When You Fast | Josh Thompson | Sunday, December 8th. 2019

Setting our minds on things above and hearing the voice of the Lord is something we were all made to do. Pastor Gary Hay encourages as he  shares on hearing the voice of the Lord.

Breaking Through The Clouds | Gary Hay

God is not waiting for us to get to heaven before he releases His power. He is actively and currently pouring out His Spirit on all flesh. The Church I See (Full of Power) is a look at the bride of Christ full of power demonstrating the gospel through love and serving others.

The Church I See (Full of Power) | Josh Thompson | Sunday, June 16th. 2019

                                                                                                                               Christmas 2019IT BEGAN WITH A WORDJohn 1:1-14The Christmas story is even more wonderous than what it appears on the surface.  Although we can only shake our heads in amazement at the events experienced by the two couples we encounter in the Matthew and Luke accounts, there is more…much more!  The period of time in which these incredible events took place saw leaders and common people alike struggling through an era filled with war, political intrigue, hardship and poverty.  Even with the backdrop of wholesale chaos and uncertainty, God was quietly moving heaven and earth with certainty and precision as He readied the delivery of His long-awaited promise.  It is beyond our ability to even begin to comprehend the incredible logistics of how everything meshed together under God’s direction to bring about the incredible events we celebrate during this Christmas season!  But what I hope we can take away from the discussion this morning are some insights into “God’s ways”! Scripture tells us that the children of Israel knew the acts of God, but Moses knew the ways of God.  In these next few minutes it is my fervent hope that the Holy Spirit will help me highlight a few “take-aways” from this watershed event in history that can move us toward becoming more acquainted with God’s ways.   The degree to which that happens will bring increasing intimacy and joy in our relationship with the central character of the Christmas story. #1  I know this is obvious but let me say it anyway…The problems in the world in no way hinder God from making things turn out exactly as He said they would!Jesus’ own words addressed that fact;“These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”                                                                                                         John 16:33#2  The Lord draws people into His plans that most of us would never imagine Him choosing. *the Magi…Heathen Arabs into Astrology?*Zechariah and Elizabeth…old and virtually unknown.*Mary… really young, single and inexperienced.*The shepherds…pretty unsavory crowd!#3  Periods when the “silence is deafening” shouldn’t be  taken to mean God has given up on us!*400 years of silence#4  The Lord is able to penetrate the heart of every single person on the planet with His message!  The Christmas story is especially instructive in this regard, considering the individuals He reached out to after His extended period of silence.  In essence…No one is beyond His reach and social status is a non-issue!* The Magi…Arab astrologers * Zechariah and Elizabeth…old and disappointed  * Mary… preoccupied with her imminent marriage*Local Shepherds…enduring the worst part of their year #5  The incredible events that make up the Christmas story are arguably the centerpiece of human history!  But what we don’t want to miss is that, embedded in this amazing piece of history, are some essentials we need to live by going forward!  Central to this amazing event in history are some principles observed in the direct interactions between Heaven and Earth.  As we observe the Lord embracing these common, people from various backgrounds, whose lives would literally change history, we should take special note of how God worked with these people in bringing Heaven’s will about.These are a few of God’s ways on display;         * The Lord spoke few (but very impactful) words. * The vast majority of the time they were heard in                moments of quiet solitude. * Crowds and high emotion are absent in virtually   every setting in scripture where significant words   were given to an individual. * The words people received, tended to  motivate them to action regardless of the risks.* Always remember, there is much happening   behind the scenes that only the “seekers” see            and things being revealed that only the “hearers”           hear!           “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,    But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”                                                                                            King Solomon, Proverbs 25:2           

Christmas 2019IT BEGAN WITH A WORDJohn 1:1-14The Christmas story is even more wonderous than what it appears on the surface.  Although we can only shake our heads in amazement at the events experienced by the two couples we encounter in the Matthew and Luke accounts, there is more…much more!  The period of time in which these incredible events took place saw leaders and common people alike struggling through an era filled with war, political intrigue, hardship and poverty.  Even with the backdrop of wholesale chaos and uncertainty, God was quietly moving heaven and earth with certainty and precision as He readied the delivery of His long-awaited promise.  It is beyond our ability to even begin to comprehend the incredible logistics of how everything meshed together under God’s direction to bring about the incredible events we celebrate during this Christmas season!  But what I hope we can take away from the discussion this morning are some insights into “God’s ways”! Scripture tells us that the children of Israel knew the acts of God, but Moses knew the ways of God.  In these next few minutes it is my fervent hope that the Holy Spirit will help me highlight a few “take-aways” from this watershed event in history that can move us toward becoming more acquainted with God’s ways.   The degree to which that happens will bring increasing intimacy and joy in our relationship with the central character of the Christmas story. #1  I know this is obvious but let me say it anyway…The problems in the world in no way hinder God from making things turn out exactly as He said they would!Jesus’ own words addressed that fact;“These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”                                                                                                         John 16:33#2  The Lord draws people into His plans that most of us would never imagine Him choosing. *the Magi…Heathen Arabs into Astrology?*Zechariah and Elizabeth…old and virtually unknown.*Mary… really young, single and inexperienced.*The shepherds…pretty unsavory crowd!#3  Periods when the “silence is deafening” shouldn’t be  taken to mean God has given up on us!*400 years of silence#4  The Lord is able to penetrate the heart of every single person on the planet with His message!  The Christmas story is especially instructive in this regard, considering the individuals He reached out to after His extended period of silence.  In essence…No one is beyond His reach and social status is a non-issue!* The Magi…Arab astrologers * Zechariah and Elizabeth…old and disappointed  * Mary… preoccupied with her imminent marriage*Local Shepherds…enduring the worst part of their year #5  The incredible events that make up the Christmas story are arguably the centerpiece of human history!  But what we don’t want to miss is that, embedded in this amazing piece of history, are some essentials we need to live by going forward!  Central to this amazing event in history are some principles observed in the direct interactions between Heaven and Earth.  As we observe the Lord embracing these common, people from various backgrounds, whose lives would literally change history, we should take special note of how God worked with these people in bringing Heaven’s will about.These are a few of God’s ways on display;         * The Lord spoke few (but very impactful) words. * The vast majority of the time they were heard in                moments of quiet solitude. * Crowds and high emotion are absent in virtually   every setting in scripture where significant words   were given to an individual. * The words people received, tended to  motivate them to action regardless of the risks.* Always remember, there is much happening   behind the scenes that only the “seekers” see            and things being revealed that only the “hearers”           hear!           “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,    But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”                                                                                            King Solomon, Proverbs 25:2

It Began With A Word | Gary Hay | Sunday, December 22nd. 2019

God wanted to build a family from the very beginning. Pastor Gary Hay shares how God had each of us in mind while designing His family, pursuing, His family, and redeeming His family.

First Family | Gary Hay | Easter 2019

Decisions Have Descendants                  10/20/2019Whether we like it or not our decisions will populate the future!For instance, two men lived in the state of New York during the first half of the 1700’s.  One was Max Jukes and the other was Jonathan Edwards, each had numerous descendants and a lasting legacy:Max JukesDid not believe in ChristRefused to take his children to church, even when they asked him to goHe had 1026 descendants300 were sent to prison (average incarceration 13 years)190 were public prostitutes680 were admitted alcoholicsHis family cost the state of New York $420,000 by the time the article was writtenJonathan EdwardsLoved the lord and had his children in church every SundayHad 929 descendants420 were ministers86 were University professors13 were University Presidents75 authored good books7 were elected to Congress1 was Vice-President of the United StatesHis family never cost the state one dime, yet contributed immeasurably to our countryThe Potential Factor  Every decision will release its energy upon the future!Our thoughts carry potential and our decisions release it!As a young boy I was taught to shoot a gun.  The fact of the power and range of my ammunition was stressed every time I was allowed to fire a weapon.  The Cardinal Rule in the decision to fire was:“check downrange- make sure of your target!”With this in mind:Let’s consider for a moment……Eve beside the tree…Cain alone with Abel…Moses seeing what looks like a bush on fire…Moses, a rod and a rock…Caleb and Joshua-what to report?…Abraham and Sarai- thinking maybe Hagar might                  be God’s answer…David deciding to stay home from battle …A rich young ruler struggling with his investments…Jesus weighing the Father’s will against His own… Pilot deciding not to decide…Ananias and Saphira deciding to lieIt’s plain to see from these few examples that;The momentous often is hiding amidst the mundane!It’s very obvious that a different decision in each case would have resulted in a very different outcome!Question:Is there any significant personal decision I can casually dismiss as “no big deal”?I saw a quote one time I thought said it well:“Life is what happens while you are planning more important things.”Question:  How am I going to live with the pressure, considering the fact that my decisions will have such a major impact on the future?Thankfully, as believers, we have a massive amount of principles and promises from the Lord that assure us of His ever-present guidance and interest in leading us toward good results.  His repeated promises of provision, protection, direction and even redemption and restoration not only make decision making less stressful but potentially exciting!So, as a first order of business… FEAR NOT! Let’s look at a very small sample of the many promises the lord has given to those of us who seek His direction…These three verses provide what I refer to a kind of general “Atmospherics” to bear in mind as we approach a life filled with decisions……Psalm 119:105… (immediate and intermediate direction from God’s word)…Galatians 5:16… (invites us to walk in the Spirit to avoid fleshly mistakes)…Philippians 2:13… (indicates that God is at work in a submitted heart to provide the desire and ability to accomplish His will)…Proverbs 2 and 3… (provide a beautiful guide to the attitudes and activities that will result in God’s direction, protection and wisdom in light of the choices we face)Let me leave you today with a checklist of situations and attitudes I have identified in the Scriptures and in my experience that I hope you will consider when contemplating a decision.Be careful about decisions made WHEN……You’re feeling weary, hungry, ill or otherwise physically distressed.  (Esau… Genesis 25:29-34; Jesus… Matthew 4:1-11)…You’re feeling devastated, overwhelmed and hopeless.(Job… Job 2:7-10; The 10 Spies…Numbers 13:31-14:4; Saul…I Samuel 28:5-20)…You’re being influenced by unusually strong emotions.(Samson…Judges 16:4-20; The Disciples…Luke 9:54-56)…You’re feeling self-satisfied or flattered.(King David…II Samuel 11:1-17; Herod…Acts 12:21-23)…You make assumptions based on previous success (yours or other’s).  (Israel…Numbers 14:40-45; Paul… Acts 16:6-7; Seven Sons of Sceva…Acts 19:14-16)…You’ve not properly counted the cost.  (Tower builders…Luke 14:28-30; Adulterers…Proverbs 5:1-23)…You feel you just need to DO something!  (Abram…Genesis 16:1-12; Saul…I Samuel 13:9-14)…You’re recovering from a major loss or suffering from significant levels of depression or confusion.  (James 1:8; I Corinthians 14:33)…You’re tempted to act out of anger, revenge or jealousy.  (Moses…Numbers 20:7-12; An angry man…Proverbs 19:19; 27:4; Absalom…II Samuel 13-18)… God seems far away due to prayerlessness and broken relationship.  (King Saul…I Samuel 28:5-8; Judas…Matthew 27:3-5) 

Decisions Have Descendants                  10/20/2019Whether we like it or not our decisions will populate the future!For instance, two men lived in the state of New York during the first half of the 1700’s.  One was Max Jukes and the other was Jonathan Edwards, each had numerous descendants and a lasting legacy:Max JukesDid not believe in ChristRefused to take his children to church, even when they asked him to goHe had 1026 descendants300 were sent to prison (average incarceration 13 years)190 were public prostitutes680 were admitted alcoholicsHis family cost the state of New York $420,000 by the time the article was writtenJonathan EdwardsLoved the lord and had his children in church every SundayHad 929 descendants420 were ministers86 were University professors13 were University Presidents75 authored good books7 were elected to Congress1 was Vice-President of the United StatesHis family never cost the state one dime, yet contributed immeasurably to our countryThe Potential Factor  Every decision will release its energy upon the future!Our thoughts carry potential and our decisions release it!As a young boy I was taught to shoot a gun.  The fact of the power and range of my ammunition was stressed every time I was allowed to fire a weapon.  The Cardinal Rule in the decision to fire was:“check downrange- make sure of your target!”With this in mind:Let’s consider for a moment……Eve beside the tree…Cain alone with Abel…Moses seeing what looks like a bush on fire…Moses, a rod and a rock…Caleb and Joshua-what to report?…Abraham and Sarai- thinking maybe Hagar might                  be God’s answer…David deciding to stay home from battle …A rich young ruler struggling with his investments…Jesus weighing the Father’s will against His own… Pilot deciding not to decide…Ananias and Saphira deciding to lieIt’s plain to see from these few examples that;The momentous often is hiding amidst the mundane!It’s very obvious that a different decision in each case would have resulted in a very different outcome!Question:Is there any significant personal decision I can casually dismiss as “no big deal”?I saw a quote one time I thought said it well:“Life is what happens while you are planning more important things.”Question:  How am I going to live with the pressure, considering the fact that my decisions will have such a major impact on the future?Thankfully, as believers, we have a massive amount of principles and promises from the Lord that assure us of His ever-present guidance and interest in leading us toward good results.  His repeated promises of provision, protection, direction and even redemption and restoration not only make decision making less stressful but potentially exciting!So, as a first order of business… FEAR NOT! Let’s look at a very small sample of the many promises the lord has given to those of us who seek His direction…These three verses provide what I refer to a kind of general “Atmospherics” to bear in mind as we approach a life filled with decisions……Psalm 119:105… (immediate and intermediate direction from God’s word)…Galatians 5:16… (invites us to walk in the Spirit to avoid fleshly mistakes)…Philippians 2:13… (indicates that God is at work in a submitted heart to provide the desire and ability to accomplish His will)…Proverbs 2 and 3… (provide a beautiful guide to the attitudes and activities that will result in God’s direction, protection and wisdom in light of the choices we face)Let me leave you today with a checklist of situations and attitudes I have identified in the Scriptures and in my experience that I hope you will consider when contemplating a decision.Be careful about decisions made WHEN……You’re feeling weary, hungry, ill or otherwise physically distressed.  (Esau… Genesis 25:29-34; Jesus… Matthew 4:1-11)…You’re feeling devastated, overwhelmed and hopeless.(Job… Job 2:7-10; The 10 Spies…Numbers 13:31-14:4; Saul…I Samuel 28:5-20)…You’re being influenced by unusually strong emotions.(Samson…Judges 16:4-20; The Disciples…Luke 9:54-56)…You’re feeling self-satisfied or flattered.(King David…II Samuel 11:1-17; Herod…Acts 12:21-23)…You make assumptions based on previous success (yours or other’s).  (Israel…Numbers 14:40-45; Paul… Acts 16:6-7; Seven Sons of Sceva…Acts 19:14-16)…You’ve not properly counted the cost.  (Tower builders…Luke 14:28-30; Adulterers…Proverbs 5:1-23)…You feel you just need to DO something!  (Abram…Genesis 16:1-12; Saul…I Samuel 13:9-14)…You’re recovering from a major loss or suffering from significant levels of depression or confusion.  (James 1:8; I Corinthians 14:33)…You’re tempted to act out of anger, revenge or jealousy.  (Moses…Numbers 20:7-12; An angry man…Proverbs 19:19; 27:4; Absalom…II Samuel 13-18)… God seems far away due to prayerlessness and broken relationship.  (King Saul…I Samuel 28:5-8; Judas…Matthew 27:3-5)

Decisions Have Descendants | Gary Hay | Sunday, October 20th. 2019

1 Corinthians chapter 13 has been well known as the "love chapter" of the Bible. Many have often applied this to marriage ceremonies, but today, Pastor Josh Thompson rescues this chapter and shares it as its original intent. Love can be defined. It's defined in the form of a man named Jesus and this is his characteristics as well as ours, as we follow him.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.Subscribe to this podcast for the latest sermons from Hope Church. If you enjoyed listening, give us a 5-star rating. It helps Hope reach more people.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive

1 Corinthians chapter 13 has been well known as the "love chapter" of the Bible. Many have often applied this to marriage ceremonies, but today, Pastor Josh Thompson rescues this chapter and shares it as its original intent. Love can be defined. It's defined in the form of a man named Jesus and this is his characteristics as well as ours, as we follow him. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. Subscribe to this podcast for the latest sermons from Hope Church. If you enjoyed listening, give us a 5-star rating. It helps Hope reach more people. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a>

The Way: Week 4 Defining Love | Josh Thompson | Sunday, October 13th. 2019

Kristi Thompson

The Bible is full of stories of men and women who listened to their Heavenly Father and responded in His way. Pastor Kristi Thompson shares the two stories of boys in crisis, who would respond to their Father and change history.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.If you enjoyed this message, then give it a 5-star rating. It helps Hope Church reach more people.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive

The Bible is full of stories of men and women who listened to their Heavenly Father and responded in His way. Pastor Kristi Thompson shares the two stories of boys in crisis, who would respond to their Father and change history. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. If you enjoyed this message, then give it a 5-star rating. It helps Hope Church reach more people. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a>

The Way | Like Father Like Son | Kristi Thompson | Sunday, October 6th. 2019

What got us here today is not going to get us to where we are going. Sometimes in life, we need to lay down things that will not get us to the places God is calling us. Pastor Josh Thompson encourages as he shares this message on laying down, fasting, and pursuing Jesus.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

What got us here today is not going to get us to where we are going. Sometimes in life, we need to lay down things that will not get us to the places God is calling us. Pastor Josh Thompson encourages as he shares this message on laying down, fasting, and pursuing Jesus. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

Making Room For The New | Josh Thompson | Sunday, January 5th. 2020

Walking out the promises of God doesn't always look like what we thought it would look like. In this podcast, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the story of Mary when she found out she was due to give birth to her son, Jesus.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.Remember to subscribe!www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

Walking out the promises of God doesn't always look like what we thought it would look like. In this podcast, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the story of Mary when she found out she was due to give birth to her son, Jesus. Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. Remember to subscribe! <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

According To Your Word | Josh Thompson | Sunday, December 15th. 2019

We need the wisdom of heaven to know when to speak and what to speak. Pastor Josh Thompson examines various Proverbs that show us the true power and impact of our words. Week 2 in the series, "What Are You Saying?"Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.If you enjoy this podcast then share it with friends and remember to give a 5-star rating. This helps the podcast reach more people.www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopleive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

We need the wisdom of heaven to know when to speak and what to speak. Pastor Josh Thompson examines various Proverbs that show us the true power and impact of our words. Week 2 in the series, "What Are You Saying?" Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. If you enjoy this podcast then share it with friends and remember to give a 5-star rating. This helps the podcast reach more people. <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopleive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopleive</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/myhopelive</a>

What are You Saying? Week 2 | Josh Thompson | Sunday, November 17th. 2019

We are made alive in Christ. Once dead in our trespasses, but now made in life-union with Jesus Christ. Pastor Josh Thompson exhorts from John 15 in this week's sermon, Continuous Connection.Recorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo.If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star rating!www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive

We are made alive in Christ. Once dead in our trespasses, but now made in life-union with Jesus Christ. Pastor Josh Thompson exhorts from John 15 in this week's sermon, Continuous Connection. Recorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, Mo. If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star rating! <a href="http://www.hopechurch.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopechurch.net</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/myhopelive</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/myhopelive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/myhopelive</a>

Continuous Connection | Josh Thompson | Sunday, September 8th. 2019

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