http://www.hope-pc.org/index.htmlSermons and related audio from Hope Church in Richfield, Minnesota.encindy@hope-pc.orgCopyright 2012 Hope Church2013-05-19T20:55:53-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:37 -0500Hope ChurchHope ChurchSermon recordings and other audio from Hope Church in Richfield, Minnesota.cindy@hope-pc.orgSacrificeYouth2013-05-19T20:55:53-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sacrifice.html#unique-entry-id-125http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sacrifice.html#unique-entry-id-125Sermon audio Romans 12: 1-8; What does it mean to be a "living sacrifice" as Paul suggests?]]>Hope StaffRomans 12: 1-8cindy@hope-pc.orgReconciliationRapture2013-05-12T20:43:51-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/rapture.html#unique-entry-id-124http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/rapture.html#unique-entry-id-124Sermon audio Matthew 24: 32-44; Jesus warns about the suddenness of his second coming. He counsels his listeners to be ready. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 24: 32-44cindy@hope-pc.orgSecond Coming2013-05-05T20:02:53-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/secondcoming.html#unique-entry-id-123http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/secondcoming.html#unique-entry-id-123Sermon audio Matthew 24: 1-31; Jesus discusses the end times and provides reasons for hope. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 24: 1-31cindy@hope-pc.orgAmbassadorsMission2013-04-07T21:30:08-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/ambassadorswherever.html#unique-entry-id-122http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/ambassadorswherever.html#unique-entry-id-122Sermon audio Matthew 28: 16-20; Jesus calls his followers to make disciples. (Bill Young)
]]>Bill YoungMatthew 28: 16-20cindy@hope-pc.orgJusticeTithingHypocrisy2013-04-21T21:11:25-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/justice.html#unique-entry-id-121http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/justice.html#unique-entry-id-121Sermon audio Matthew 23: 23-24; Jesus continues to warn religious leaders against hypocrisy, this time he focuses on issues of justice. Learn more about the organization, International Justice Mission, that Pastor Lenz highlighted in this sermon. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 23: 23-24cindy@hope-pc.orgPharisees2013-04-14T22:55:03-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/blind.html#unique-entry-id-120http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/blind.html#unique-entry-id-120Sermon audio Matthew 23: 13-22; Jesus gives a stern warning to those who would lead his flock astray. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 23: 13-22cindy@hope-pc.orgEasterSeekingBelief2013-03-31T13:26:22-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/youseekjesus.html#unique-entry-id-119http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/youseekjesus.html#unique-entry-id-119Sermon audio Matthew 28:1-15; Experiencing a longing for meaning, for morality, for something? You are probably seeking Jesus. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 28: 1-15cindy@hope-pc.orgJudgementPalm Sunday2013-03-24T13:13:04-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/weeping4jerusalem.html#unique-entry-id-118http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/weeping4jerusalem.html#unique-entry-id-118Sermon audio Matthew 23:37-39; Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and weeps for the coming judgement. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 23: 37-39cindy@hope-pc.orgAmbassadors2013-03-17T22:46:23-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/zacc.html#unique-entry-id-117http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/zacc.html#unique-entry-id-117Sermon audio Luke 19: 1-10; Jesus' message continues to spread through unlikely ambassadors. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzLuke 19: 1-10cindy@hope-pc.orgAmbassadorsContrition2013-03-10T22:08:14-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/weeping-woman.html#unique-entry-id-116http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/weeping-woman.html#unique-entry-id-116Sermon audio Luke 7: 36-50; A sinful woman anoints Jesus with perfume, sparking a controversy. (Judie Ritchie)
]]>Rev. Judie RitchieLuke 7: 36-50cindy@hope-pc.orgPrayerAmbassadors2013-02-24T16:53:58-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/praying_ambassador.html#unique-entry-id-115http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/praying_ambassador.html#unique-entry-id-115Sermon audio Colossians 4: 12-13; Pastor Lenz explores what it meant when Paul describes Epaphras as one who "struggles in prayer." (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzColossians 4:12-13cindy@hope-pc.orgAmbassadors2013-02-17T08:47:53-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/woman-at-the-well.html#unique-entry-id-114http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/woman-at-the-well.html#unique-entry-id-114Sermon audio John 4: 1-29, 39; Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well and he helps her discover that she has an unexpected role to play. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzJohn 4: 1-29, 39cindy@hope-pc.orgPridePhariseesHumility2013-02-10T22:55:26-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/vainglory.html#unique-entry-id-113http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/vainglory.html#unique-entry-id-113Sermon audio Matthew 23: 1-12; Jesus praises the pharisees for their preaching, but cautions his disciples to do as they SAY and not as they ACT. He warns against spiritual self-promotion and he declares that humble servanthood is a key to true spirituality. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 23: 1-12cindy@hope-pc.orgLordship of Jesus2013-02-03T22:03:05-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sonofdavid.html#unique-entry-id-112http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sonofdavid.html#unique-entry-id-112Sermon audio Matthew 22: 41-46; Rev. Hillyer explores the meaning and implications—for individuals and the local church (Hope Church in particular)—of Jesus' lordship. (Bruce Hillyer)]]>Rev. Bruce HillyerMatthew 22: 41-46cindy@hope-pc.orgNeighborsSanctity of Human Life2013-01-27T20:28:51-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/neighbors.html#unique-entry-id-111http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/neighbors.html#unique-entry-id-111Sermon audio Matthew 22: 34-40; Jesus makes it clear that the Old Testament law is all about love, love for God and love for our neighbors. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 22: 34-40cindy@hope-pc.orgAmbassadorsReconciliation2013-01-20T07:33:45-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/racialunity1.html#unique-entry-id-110http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/racialunity1.html#unique-entry-id-110Sermon audio Lao pastor Terry talks about what it takes to be an ambassador for Christ.]]>Rev. Bruce HillyerLao pastor Terry talks about what it takes to be an ambassador for Christ.cindy@hope-pc.orgHeavenAfterlifeResurrection2013-01-13T21:41:57-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sadducees.html#unique-entry-id-109http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/sadducees.html#unique-entry-id-109Sermon audio Matthew 22: 23-33; Jesus debates with the Sadducees about the afterlife. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 22: 23-33cindy@hope-pc.orgDevotionsGovernmentAmbassadorsPrayer2013-01-06T17:20:34-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/caesar.html#unique-entry-id-108http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/caesar.html#unique-entry-id-108Sermon audio Matthew 22: 15-22; When Jesus is challenged regarding the payment of taxes, he responds with the now-famous phrase "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's." We understand he meant that if we're going to use the coin of the land, then we can pay taxes with it; but what did he mean by "rendering unto God what is God's?" (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 22: 15-22cindy@hope-pc.orgHopeWaitingAmbassadors2012-12-30T22:45:44-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/simeon.html#unique-entry-id-107http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/simeon.html#unique-entry-id-107Sermon audio Luke 2: 22-35; Simeon demonstrates how to be an ambassador of Jesus by faithfully waiting with hopeful expectation. (Judie Ritchie)]]>Rev. Judie RitchieLuke 2: 22-35cindy@hope-pc.orgAdventAngels2012-12-23T15:23:02-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/angels.html#unique-entry-id-106http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/angels.html#unique-entry-id-106Sermon audio Luke 1:19, 1:30, 2:10; Angels do the work of ambassadors on Christmas: they are sent, they go, and they deliver the good news. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzLuke 1:19, 1:30, 2:10cindy@hope-pc.orgAdventAmbassadorsMaryMagnificat2012-12-16T20:31:43-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/mary.html#unique-entry-id-105http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/mary.html#unique-entry-id-105Sermon audio Luke 1: 46-55; Mary magnifies the Lord with radiant clarity, providing a model for us as well. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzLuke 1: 46-55cindy@hope-pc.orgBlessingAdventAmbassadors2012-12-02T08:42:54-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/elizabeth.html#unique-entry-id-104http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/elizabeth.html#unique-entry-id-104Sermon audio Luke 1: 39-45; Becoming a blessing to others, both face-to-face and through prayer, just as Elizabeth in this passage from Luke. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzLuke 1: 39-45cindy@hope-pc.orgKingdom of HeavenParables2012-11-25T12:26:18-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/reaches.html#unique-entry-id-103http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/reaches.html#unique-entry-id-103Sermon audio Matthew 22:1-14; In Jesus' parable, a king sends out invitations to a wedding feast and the invitations are ignored. (Judie Ritchie)]]>cindy@hope-pc.orgStewardship2012-11-18T13:25:27-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/training.html#unique-entry-id-102http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/training.html#unique-entry-id-102Sermon audio 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Matthew 6:19-21; Paul recognizes that just as any skill needs specific training, so too with giving and tithing. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David Lenz1 Corinthians 9: 24-27; Matthew 6:19-21cindy@hope-pc.orgStewardshipFreedom2012-11-11T12:50:11-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/setfree.html#unique-entry-id-101http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/setfree.html#unique-entry-id-101Sermon audio John 8: 2-11; Romans 8: 1-2; Jesus has set us free from shame. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzJohn 8: 2-11; Romans 8: 1-2cindy@hope-pc.orgStewardship2012-11-04T13:16:21-06:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/justdoit.html#unique-entry-id-100http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/justdoit.html#unique-entry-id-100Sermon audio James 1: 22-24; James calls his readers to be DOers and not just HEARers of the word. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzJames 1: 22-24cindy@hope-pc.orgFreedomJudgementSin2012-10-28T20:28:12-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/vineyard.html#unique-entry-id-99http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/vineyard.html#unique-entry-id-99Sermon audio Matthew 21:33-46; Jesus tells the parable of some vineyard tenants that kill the owners' servants and son. He uses the story to explore themes of freedom, sin, and judgement in this warning to the Pharisees. (David Lenz)
]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 21:33-46cindy@hope-pc.orgFaithRighteousness2012-10-21T22:29:38-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/phonyfaith.html#unique-entry-id-98http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/phonyfaith.html#unique-entry-id-98Sermon audio Matthew 21:28-32; Jesus tells the story of two sons that are asked to work in a vineyard. One son says that he won't, but does in fact go to work. The other son says he will work, but he never does. Jesus uses this story to explore what it means to live a righteous life. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 21:28-32cindy@hope-pc.orgEvangelism2012-10-07T12:58:22-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/pierce.html#unique-entry-id-97http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/pierce.html#unique-entry-id-97Sermon audio Bringing the real Jesus to unreached youth (David Pierce)]]>David Piercecindy@hope-pc.orgParablesAuthorityFruitfulnessPrayer2012-10-14T12:55:17-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/fig.html#unique-entry-id-96http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/fig.html#unique-entry-id-96Sermon Audio Matthew 21: 18-27; Pastor Lenz discusses "the challenge of the fig tree," the enacted parable in which Jesus curses a fruitless fig tree after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Those following Jesus wonder about the source of his authority and power. (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 21:23-27cindy@hope-pc.orgMarriageSingleness2012-07-01T10:43:33-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/gift.html#unique-entry-id-86http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/gift.html#unique-entry-id-86Sermon audio Matthew 19: 10-12; Jesus makes some unexpected comments about eunuchs (Judie Ritchie)]]>Rev. Judie RitchieMatthew 19: 10-12cindy@hope-pc.orgDivorceMarriageSexuality2012-06-17T09:16:44-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/divorce.html#unique-entry-id-84http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/divorce.html#unique-entry-id-84Sermon audio Matthew 19:1-2, 7-9; Jesus debates with the Pharisees about Moses' allowance for divorce (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 19:1-2, 7-9cindy@hope-pc.orgMarriageSexuality2012-06-10T23:21:30-05:00http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/marriage.html#unique-entry-id-83http://www.hope-pc.org/worship/podcast/files/marriage.html#unique-entry-id-83Sermon audio Matthew 19: 1-9; Jesus describes human sexuality in terms of Creation (David Lenz)]]>Rev. David LenzMatthew 19:1-9