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Finding Hope Podcast with Chris Stephens of Hope Crossings Church
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Finding Hope Podcast with Chris Stephens of Hope Crossings Church
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What Trust Does - Matthew 23 Pastor Chris Stephens We don’t tithe just for our own personal gain, we tithe to give back to God what is already His. Tithing is an act of trust between us and God, because there’s nothing we can give Him that He doesn’t already have. Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about What Trust Does and reads from Matthew 23.
The Word & Power - Matthew 22 Pastor Chris Stephens If we want to walk on God’s path for us, we need to know about His Word and His Power. This is what Jesus said to the Sadducees who didn’t believe in Matthew 22:29, “But Jesus answered them, ‘You are wrong, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.’” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Matthew 22, speaking about The Word & Power.
Have you Cursed Lately? - Matthew 21 Pastor Chris Stephens When we find an area of our lives that produces bad fruit or none at all, we need to take authority over it. Galatians 5:22-23 states, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Matthew 21 asking the question Have You Cursed Lately?
Grace, Faith & Works - Matthew 20 Pastor Chris Stephens We cannot live our lives trying to gain salvation by only Faith or only Works expecting to be saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, “For by Grace you have been saved through Faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of Works, so that no one may boast.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Grace, Faith & Works reading from Matthew 20.
Marriage - Matthew 19 Pastor Chris Stephens Marriage is one of the ways God shapes our lives to better reflect Himself out to others. The purpose of Marriage is not our own happiness or personal gain, it’s about displaying the amazing love God has for His creations. Join Pastor Chris as he returns to our series in Matthew, speaking about Marriage.
Yes, But What Really Works? - Acts 2 Pastor Chris Stephens There are so many things that we try in life that we’re told will satisfy our souls or give our lives meaning, but what actually works? Psalm 107:9 states, “For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from Acts 2 asking the question, “Yes, But What Really Works?”
A Beneficial Interruption - Jonah 2 Pastor Chris Stephens We like to veer off of God’s path for us or try to run from Him entirely because of our human nature. But we know that we can’t run from God because of Psalm 139:7-8: “…Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about a Beneficial Interruption reading from Jonah 2. Let this message encourage you to join in a 3 day fast. Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
A Life Restored - Matthew 11 Larry Gates When we accept Jesus as our savior, He Restores our heart and soul. Ezekiel 36:26 states, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Join guest speaker Larry Gates as he speaks about his testimony and reads from Matthew 11.
Who is the Greatest? - Matthew 18 Jamie McKnight Jesus desires for us to break free from the bondage of sin. Matthew 18:8 states, “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.” Join guest speaker Jamie McKnight as he continues our series in Matthew speaking about Who is the Greatest?
No Preservatives Added - Matthew 17 Pastor Chris Stephens Our Faith doesn’t grow like a muscle. Faith grows like a mustard seed. It doesn’t grow by our own effort or hard work, it grows by our gardener who waters us and nurtures us. Join Pastor Chris as he continues our series in Matthew speaking about No Preservatives Added.
Father's Day Special - Psalm 78 Lisa Stephens, Carson Davenport, and Leigh Ann Linn Our experience with our earthly father can heavily shape how we perceive our Heavenly Father. That’s why it is so important to teach the next generation to walk with God. Join guest speakers Lisa Stephens, Carson Davenport, and Leigh Ann Linn as they celebrate this Father’s Day speaking about their Fathers and the Character of our Heavenly Father.
Start Receiving the Gift - Luke 24 Pastor Mark Northcutt We can never make ourselves worthy of the Gift God wants us to Receive. But God made us worthy to Receive it when He sent His son to die for us on the cross. Join guest speaker Pastor Mark Northcutt as he speaks about how we should Start Receiving the Gift and reads Luke 24.
Healthy Spirituality - Matthew 16 Pastor Chris Stephens When we put our faith in Christ, the part of us He focuses on most is our heart. Ezekiel 36:26 states, “ I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Healthy Spirituality and reads from Matthew 16.
Great Faith - Matthew 15 Pastor Chris Stephens Worship is an essential aspect of Great Faith. Hebrews 11:21 states, “By Faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about having Great Faith reading from Matthew 15.
Compassion for Today - Matthew 14 Pastor Chris Stephens We can’t let our fear stop us from being Compassionate to others. Fear and Faith cannot live in the same house. Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about Compassion for Today and reads from Matthew 14.
It's About the Heart - Matthew 13 Pastor Chris Stephens As Christians, we are called to submit to God constantly. Job 22:22 says, “Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.” Join Pastor Chris as he resumes our series in Matthew speaking about how It’s About the Heart.
Mother's Day Special - Provers 31 Micah Lanham Mothers are an integral part of every household. Proverbs 31:31 states, “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Join guest speaker Micah Lanham as he celebrates our mothers on this amazing Mother’s Day!
The Power of Jesus - Matthew 12 Pastor Chris Stephens When we have Jesus on our side, there is nothing we can’t do. Philippians 4:13 states, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Join Pastor Chris as he continues our series in Matthew speaking about the Power of Jesus.
Your Suddenly Is Closer Than You Think - Exodus 5 Pastor Mark Northcutt Whether God works in your life gradually or suddenly, never lose faith in Him. God’s timing is always perfect. Join guest speaker Pastor Mark Northcutt as he speaks about how Your Suddenly Is Closer Than You Think reading from Exodus 5.
There's More - John 20-21 Dr. Ron Crum God has more planned for you than you think. Jeremiah 29:11 states, “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Join guest speaker Dr. Ron Crum as he reads from John 20-21 speaking about There’s More.
Enduring Faith - Matthew 11 Pastor Chris Stephens Faith in God is one of the most important characteristics we can have. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…” Join Pastor Chris as he returns to our series in Matthew speaking about Enduring Faith.
The Power of Jesus' Resurrection - John 20 Pastor Chris Stephens God’s love for us is so deep, He sent His only Son Jesus down to earth to die in our stead. John 3:16 states, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Join Pastor Chris as he reads from John 20 speaking about the Power of Jesus’ Resurrection.
The Power of the Cross - 1 Peter 3 Pastor Chris Stephens Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross so that we would have the opportunity to know Him. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the Spirit.” Join Pastor Chris as he speaks about the Power of the Cross and reads from 1 Peter 3.
Seasons of Salvation - Matthew 10 Pastor Chris Stephens Though we go through good seasons and bad in our walk with God, remember they are all part of His plan for us. Isaiah 64:8 says, “…We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” Join Pastor Chris as he continues our series in Matthew speaking about the Seasons of Salvation.
Close the Gaps - Nehemiah 4 Pastor Shane Hewitt We have to keep our guards up against the enemy when we live our lives as Christians. The enemy can sneak through all sorts of cracks and crevices to try and get to us. Join guest speaker Shane Hewitt as he speaks about Closing the Gaps and reads from Nehemiah 4.
