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Jumping back into John's Gospel

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This Sunday we will be picking up our series through the Gospel of John that started during the Advent season. We'll be continuing from where we ended on Christmas Day, in John chapter 1. You may be wondering, why are we going back to John's Gospel immediately after Easter? It's because we want to encounter Jesus in a fresh way, to see how he lived and what he taught, up c...

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Holy Week

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This weekend marks the pinnacle of the Christian calendar. It is when we celebrate the most monumental events in human history. Today, on "Good Friday," we remember the Son of God who died in our place. The events of Good Friday assure us of God's unfathomable love for us. On Easter Sunday, we will celebrate Jesus' glorious resurrection from the dead. This day assures us o...

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Overcoming the Fear of Failure

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Failure. It's a word no one wants to be called. Since this is true, we make every effort to avoid the label. Perhaps you often feel like a failure as you go about your day. Or, conversely, perhaps you cannot identify with those who struggle in this way. Surprise! You likely struggle with this fear more than you know. Let's take a minute to identify the symptoms, origins, a...

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A Summary of Malachi

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Good summaries are invaluable. Sorry to every English teacher out there, but when I was in high school, book summaries called "Cliff's Notes" (if you're younger, think Spark Notes or Schmoop) helped me understand the meaning of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and other challenging texts. These summaries were priceless in helping me understand the author's main idea...

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Spiritual Busywork

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Busywork. Nobody likes busywork- those activities that take time but don't connect to a greater purpose. Meaningless worksheets for students. Time wasting projects at work. Life-sucking chores at home. Busywork seems pointless. If you're honest, I suspect there are times when your walk with the Lord can feel like busywork. At such times, your internal dialogue may generat...

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Returning to God

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In the days before smartphones and GPS, when you got lost on the road, you had two options: You could try to find your way back on your own, or You could ask for directions. The same two options are available to us when we are lost, or struggling, or feel distance in our relationship with God. If you've lived long enough, you know that option #1, trying to find your...

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Responding to Injustice

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The brutality of war. The sting of death. The defeating diagnosis of disease. The reality of failed relationships. Injustice is everywhere. In this environment, cynicism and despair often flow freely. We feel a need to blame someone (or something) for our predicament. Our political leaders, the government, big tech, foreign nations- they are all candidates. Other suspects...

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Faithfulness and the Heart of God

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Why are golden retrievers so loved by their owners? They are faithful. Reliable. Consistent. In a world where breaking promises is the norm, faithfulness stands out, even when it comes from our pets. We see broken promises all around, as we observe: Politicians not fulfilling their campaign platforms; Professional athletes not honoring their contracts; and, more person...

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Overcoming Challenges to Pray

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I wonder if you've had this experience- you sit down to pray, and immediately your mind wanders. To-do list items float to the front of your mind, dominating your thoughts like lily pads covering a pond. Before you know it, your prayer time is finished, and it's time to face the day. Secretly, you wonder whether it was even worth the effort. Why can prayer be such a challe...

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Introduction to Malachi

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Dear Hope Fellowship, This week we are stepping into the Old Testament as we begin preaching through Malachi. I suspect that very few of us have heard a sermon series on this short prophetic book. It begs the question: why are we preaching through Malachi? Here are a few reasons: To maintain a balanced spiritual diet as a church, continuing an effort to preach through ...

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