Church of Hope

1-13-19 || God Or Goliath

1. The Enemy Speaks Doubt
1 Samuel 17:8 – “Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. ‘Why are you all coming out to fight?’ he called. ‘I am the Philistine champion, but you are only the servants of Saul. Choose one man to come down here and fight me!’”
 God Speaks Faith
Luke 4:3 – “And the devil said to Him, ‘If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.’”
Luke 4:4 – “But Jesus answered him, saying, ‘It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”

2. The Enemy Speaks Fear
1 Samuel 17:16 – “For forty days, every morning and evening, the Philistine champion strutted in front of the Israelite army.”
1 Samuel 17:24 – “As soon as the Israelite army saw him, they began to run away in fright.”
 God Speaks Love
Luke 4:5-7 – “Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, ‘All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.’”
Luke 4:8 – “And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.”’”

3. The Enemy Speaks Distrust
1 Samuel 17:43-44 - “’Am I a dog,’ he roared at David, ‘that you come at me with a stick?’ And he cursed David by the names of his gods. ‘Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!’ Goliath yelled.”
 God Speaks Hope
Luke 4:9-11 – “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. For it is written: “He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you,” and, “In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.”’”
Luke 4:12 – “And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘It has been said, “You shall not tempt [test] the Lord your God.”’”

1-06-19 || New Direction For A New Year

1. God Created By Speaking
Genesis 1:1-3 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

2. God Related By Speaking
Genesis 3:8-10 – “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’ He answered, ‘I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.’”
Genesis 2:16-17 – “And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.’”

3. God Demonstrated By Speaking
Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Hebrews 1:1-2 – “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.”
John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
1 Corinthians 14:3 – “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.”

12.30.18 || Power of Fasting

1. What Is Fasting
2 Samuel 12:16-17 – “…David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground. … nor did he eat food with them.”

2. How To Fast
 Regular Fast
Judges 20:26 – “Then all the people of Israel, the whole army, went up and came to Bethel and wept. They sat there before the Lord and fasted that day until evening; and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.”
 Full Fast
Acts 9:9 – ‘And for three days he [Paul] was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.”
 Daniel Fast
Daniel 10:3 – “I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks.”

3. Why Practice Fasting
 To Grow In Humility
Psalm 35:13 – “…I humbled myself with fasting, and my prayer was genuine.”
Matthew 6:16 - “When you fast, stop looking sad like hypocrites. They put on sad faces to make it obvious that they’re fasting. I can guarantee this truth: That will be their only reward.”
 For The Good Of Others
Esther 4:16 - “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do.”
 To Increase The Power Of Prayer
Acts 13:2 – ‘While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.”
 For Spiritual Victory
Mark 9:29 – “So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”
 To Follow Jesus
Matthew 6:16 - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting...”

12.23.18 || Joy In The Darkness

Matthew 2:10 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

THREE CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS

1. What do you Seek?
Matthew 2:1-2 - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?”
Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Philippians 3:15 (The Message) - So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision - you'll see it yet!

2. What Will You Do?
Matthew 2:2 - …“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”
Matthew 2:11 - And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.
Psalm 16:11 - You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

3. What Do You Bring?
Matthew 2:11 - …And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Psalm 126:5 - Those who sows in tears shall reap in joy!
Proverbs 11:25 - The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.

12.09.18 || All Creation Worships

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE TO GOD

1. Worship Intentionally
Matthew 2:1 - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

2. Worship Biblically
Matthew 2:5 - So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet (Micah 5:2): 6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

3. Worship With Joy
Matthew 2:10 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

4. Worship With Humility
Matthew 2:11 - And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.

5. Worship With Generosity
Matthew 2:11 - And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

THE RESULT … A LIFE DIRECTED BY GOD
Matthew 2:12 - Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

12.02.18 || Hope Is On The Horizon

Lamentations 3:22 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Psalm 30:5 - Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.
Malachi 4:2 - The Sun of Righteousness shall arise, with healing in His wings.
Luke 1:78 - The rising sun will come to us from heaven 79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
John 8:12 - Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness.

IT’S A NEW DAY

1. New Creation
John1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John1:3 - All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

2. New Life
John1:4 - In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 10:10 - The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

3. New Victory
John1:5 - The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
1 Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

11-25-18 // THANKS-LIVING

THANKS-LIVING
Be The One
Scott Young ~ Pastor of Hope

Psalm 100

1. Live With Shouts Of Joy
Psalm 100:1 - Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

2. Live To Serve With Gladness
Psalm 100:2 - Serve the Lord with gladness.

3. Live With Joyful Songs
Psalm 100:2 - Come before him with joyful songs.

4. Live To Know The Lord
Psalm 100:3 - Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

5. Live In Gratitude
Psalm 100:4 - Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Psalm 100:5 - For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.

11-18-18 // THE JOY OF GENEROSITY

THE JOY OF GENEROSITY
Be The One
Scott Young ~ Pastor of Hope
GIVING BRINGS JOY

1. Giving Revives Our Love
Philippians 4:10 - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.

2. Giving Teaches Contentment
Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.
Philippians 4:12 - I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

3. Giving Makes Us Stronger
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

4. Giving Increases Our Blessings
Philippians 4:17 - Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

11-11-18 // Giving Makes Us Grow

GIVING MAKES US GROW
Be The One
Scott Young ~ Pastor of Hope

* FAITH: 246 Times * HOPE: 185 Times
* LOVE: 733 Times * GIVING: 2,285 Times

2 Corinthians 8:7 - Since you excel in so many ways -- in your faith … your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love . . . -- I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.

HOW GIVING BRINGS GROWTH

1. Giving Makes Me More Like The Lord
James 1:5 - God is generous to everyone and doesn't find fault with them.
1 Chronicles 29:14 - Everything we have has come from you, Lord, and we can only give you what is yours already!

2. Giving Draws Me Closer To God
Matthew 6:21 - Your heart will be wherever your treasure is.

3. Giving Breaks The Grip of Materialism
Matthews 6:24 - You cannot serve both God and money.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them ... to be generous and willing to share. In this way . . . they may take hold of the life that is truly Life.

4. Giving Strengthens My Faith
2 Corinthians 9:13 - It is a proof of your faith. Many people will praise God because you obey the Good News of Christ—the gospel you say you believe—and because you freely share with them and with all others.
2 Corinthians 9:7-8 - Everyone must make up his own mind as to how much he should give . . . for cheerful givers are the ones God prizes. God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others.

5. Giving Is An Investment For Eternity
1 Timothy 6:18-19 - Use your money to do good . . . always being ready to share with others whatever God has given you. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven -- it is the only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well."
Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later.

6. Giving Blesses Me In Return
Proverbs 22:9 - Generous people will be blessed . . .
Deuteronomy 15:10 - Give generously . . . and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

11-04-18 // To Be or Not To Be

Luke 17:11 - Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.

1. Be The One Who Calls For Help
Luke 17:13 - And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

2. Be The One Who Walks By Faith
Luke 17:14 - So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.

3. Be The One Who Gives Thanks
Luke 17:15 - And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:17 - So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?”

4. Be The One Who Is Blessed
Luke 17:19 - And he said to the man, Arise and go your way; your faith has made you whole.