Living Hope Fellowship
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Sermon Archive for Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington, KY
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A Prayer To Know The Impact of God's Love - Audio
April 21, 2024 12:38 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIn this message, Pastor Chris Rieber examines Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church that they be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Being rooted in Christ is the essence of our relationship with Him.
The Eternal Purpose of God - Audio
April 14, 2024 18:09 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this message, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at Ephesians 3 to examine how God is working the "long game" with us. He works with an eternal perspective. We shouldn't get so wrapped up in the here and now that we lose sight of Eternity in view.
The Blessings of Being In Christ - Audio
April 07, 2024 14:18 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn the opening Sermon of our series through the book of Ephesians, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the fact that all the good we have in salvation is provided through Christ and secured in Christ.
The Crucial Work of The Crucifixion - Audio
March 24, 2024 14:59 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIn this message, Pastor Chris Rieber begins a series walking through the Book of Ephesians. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week which carried Christ from the praise of the Triumphal Entry to the humiliation of the Cross and the glory of His resurrection. This message focuses on the importance and urgency of Christ's redemptive work on the cross. Without an occupied cross, there could be no empty tomb.
The Blind Man: Seeing Clearly For The First Time - Audio
March 17, 2024 13:04 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Jesus' miraculous healing of the Blind Man at the Pool of Siloam. This man was healed by his faith to obey Christ's commands, and his view of Christ clarified from thinking Jesus was just a man to being the Son of God worthy of His worship. The Pharisees, however, chose to remain blind even though all the evidence of Christ was right in front of them.
The Adulterous Woman: From Busted & Broken to Blessed - Audio
March 10, 2024 14:27 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this message from the Changed Series, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the scene from John 8 where the Pharisees used a woman who was busted while cheating on her husband in order to trip Jesus up. Christ's compassionate defense of this woman is a stark contrast to the Pharisees judgmental and merciless treatment of her. In this scene, we see just how Christ chooses to deal with our sin, and how it should challenge us all to be a little less critical of others.
The Lame Man of Bethesda: What A Day At The Pool! - Audio
March 04, 2024 15:06 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBWhen Jesus touches a life, He changes is completely and forever. When Jesus healed the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, it was an announcement to the world that Jesus is the only true hope for the healing of sin and our powerlessness over it.
The Indwelling Presence of God (Part 4) - Audio
February 25, 2024 21:55 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn the final message in this series, Pastor Chris Reiber looks at the importance of giving the Holy Spirit first place in your life in order to move on to spiritual maturity.
The Indwelling Presence of God (Part 3) - Audio
February 19, 2024 14:51 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBThe indwelling presence of God requires that we embrace the abiding of Jesus Christ. He abides in us so that we may abide in Him.
The Indwelling Presence of God Part 2 - Audio
February 11, 2024 15:44 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBContinuing a study through Scripture on the subject of how God intends to dwell within each believer and delights when we submit to His Spirit to lead, guide, direct and commune with us.
The Indwelling Presence of God - Audio
February 04, 2024 15:02 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBPastor Chris Rieber begins a four-part series on what it truly looks like to walk in step with the Holy Spirit. In this message, we look at how God intends to indwell us as a new owner, not just a resident.
The Emmaus Disciples: From Doubt To Dynamic Faith - Audio
January 28, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBMany people believe that faith is the absence of doubt or fear. Actually, faith is trust in the face of doubt and fear. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the two discouraged disciples traveling to Emmaus when they met Jesus who called them to renew their faith in the promises of the Messiah.
The Nobleman's Son: Desperate For Change - Audio
January 21, 2024 15:02 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBHave you ever had a crisis? That's an obvious question, right? We are all familiar with crisis in our lives. And, we all have the very same crisis in common - the crisis of sin. And, this is a life and death kind of crisis. In this message, we look at how we must be desperate for only Christ to handle our greatest crisis.
The Samaritan Woman: When Love Finds You - Audio
January 16, 2024 14:48 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn the second message of the "Changed" Series, we take a look at the Samaritan Woman at the Well to see how her life -- and the lives of others in Samaria -- were changed when Jesus touched their lives and gave them Living Water.
Zacchaeus: The Little Man Gets A Big New Heart - Audio
January 08, 2024 16:13 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn the first message of the "Changed" Series, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how when Jesus touches your heart, it is never the same. One of the best examples of a changed heart is Zacchaeus the Tax Collector.
A Love That Outshines Them All - Audio
December 17, 2023 13:36 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Derek Holmes discusses how everything God does is generated out of His immense love.
God Offers Us A Better Name - Audio
December 10, 2023 15:33 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBPastor Chris Rieber continues our walk through the book of Isaiah by looking at the new name we are given in through redemption in the Messiah. This new name signifies belonging in a new family and it calls us to a better way to live both now and for eternity.
The Suffering Servant Brought Peace Through Salvation - Audio
December 03, 2023 14:43 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the suffering the Messiah would endure in order to make peace between humanity and God.
Hope For A Weary World - Audio
November 26, 2023 12:38 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBWhat do you hope for? Most of the time, when we think about hope, we are really talking about wishful thinking. Biblical hope is different. Biblical hope is a calm confidence in the faithfulness of God to keep His promises. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes opens the Advent season by looking at the hopeful promise of a coming Messiah and how we should respond to that hope.
God Is Great. God Is Good. Let Us Thank Him. - Audio
November 19, 2023 12:57 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBAs section 2 of Isaiah opens, we are introduced to a brand new tone in Isaiah's prophetic voice; changing from one of coming judgment to one of promised comfort. That comfort is rooted in the promise of the coming Messiah and the hope of protection, provision and victory for God's people despite the current troubles.
Foundational Words - Faithfulness - Audio
November 05, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBIn the last message of the Foundational Words Series, Pastor Derek Holmes discusses how faithfulness is what brings everything together. More than our skill, talent, maturity or anything else, it is required of servants of God to be faithful.
Foundational Words - Relationships - Audio
October 29, 2023 15:53 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn the continuation of the Foundational Words of Living Hope, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the next value of cultivating meaningful relationships within the body of Christ and with others toward the body of Christ.
Foundational Words - Growth & Service - Audio
October 22, 2023 14:23 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBPastor Chris Rieber discusses two more foundational values of Living Hope Fellowship. Growth and Service.
Foundational Words of Love and Liberty - Audio
October 15, 2023 14:13 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBAs believers, we are called to love. We are also called to a special liberty, having been set free from our sins and flesh. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at how our liberty should inform the love we have for one another.
Church As A Family - Audio
October 08, 2023 15:51 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the Biblical view of Church functioning like a family more than an institutional organization.
Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown - Audio
September 24, 2023 15:05 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBWhat King do you serve? This is a strange question, especially for those of us in the non-monarchial United States. But, the truth is that all of us serve a King or Queen -- maybe not political, but spiritual. A better word might be an Idol. What has our heart is what we usually find ourselves serving. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Israel's voluntary transition from a Theocracy, where God was their King to a Monarchy like all the other nations around them. God told Samuel to ...
How Do I Know God's Will For My Life? - Audio
September 17, 2023 17:24 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBHave you ever wondered what God was doing or wanting you to do, but just weren't clear? In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber talks about how God has a clearly stated universal will for all of us outlined in Scripture, but He also has an individual will for each of our lives. Knowing God's particular will for life is in direct relation to our willingness to obey all of HIs universal will.
When God Doesn't Cooperate - Audio
September 10, 2023 16:56 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBHave you ever felt like you and God just aren't syncing up on life planning? Even the Apostle Paul felt that way. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes examines Paul's prayer over his "thorn in the flesh" to see what we can learn about trusting God when it doesn't seem like He's cooperating.
When God Doesn't Make Any Sense - Audio
September 03, 2023 21:25 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBHave you ever wondered if maybe God just wasn't paying attention? Maybe you've even felt like God let you down. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the life -- and death -- of John the Baptist to see how God may not always come through the way we think He should. How do we remain faithful when that happens?
Better Days Are Ahead - Audio
June 25, 2023 13:08 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn Isaiah 32-35, we see a prophetic announcement of a Righteous King who will set up an eternal righteous Kingdom where there is no violence, no corruption, no sorrow, no famine, etc and all the people prosper and live in peace. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, in this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at why no matter where you may be currently, if you are in Christ, better days are always ahead.
Jesus, the King of the Lonely - Audio
June 18, 2023 15:38 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBLoneliness. Just about everyone can identify in some way with the feeling. In this message, Elder Don Flynn looks at the prevalence of loneliness and how Jesus was the most lonely person to ever walk the earth, and how that is a good thing for us. He is acquainted with our sorrow.
Dennis Swanson Elder Candidate Message - Audio
June 12, 2023 17:05 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBDennis Swanson shares his personal story of faith and a message of trust in Jesus.
Got's Path is Forward, Never Backward - Audio
June 04, 2023 16:38 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB"You can't go forward by going backward." This just makes sense, doesn't it? In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how Israel chose to go backward and make a defense alliance with Egypt, their former oppressor, hoping they would be a better option for protection than God Himself. How many times are we tempted to run backward to the sin that oppresses us instead of waiting on the Lord?
All of Life Is In The Potter's Hand - Audio
May 28, 2023 14:26 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBScripture uses many metaphors and allegories to teach us principles to apply in following God. In Isaiah 29, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the relationship of a potter who patiently and intentionally works with lumps of clay to produce vessels of beauty that speak to the potter's skill and mastery. In the same manner, God is molding us to glorify Him before an unknowing world.
God Is In Control - Audio
May 21, 2023 14:55 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBHow do you look at and interpret Scripture? There are many ways to interpret the ancient sacred texts. In this message, pastor Chris Rieber examines two possible ways to look at a large chunk of prophetic text in the book of Isaiah which both lead to the understanding that God is in control and working all things toward His ultimate glory which is always results in our good.
Isaiah 12:1-6 | Why Should I Praise God? - Audio
May 14, 2023 21:21 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWhat is there to praise God for? It's easy to get caught up in the darkness and brokenness of our fallen world. It is easy to lose sight of God's goodness in the midst of the chaos. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at some unchangeable facts about the Character of God that we can always praise God for, regardless of whether you are on the mountain top or in the lowest valley.
The King To Beat All Kings - Audio
May 07, 2023 14:30 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this message, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9 and compares the kingdom of the coming Messiah with the kingdom and reign of King Ahaz. We must all make a choice to follow the right King.
Isaiah (1) | God's Promises In The Midst of Judgment - Audio
April 16, 2023 15:49 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBThe first message in an expository sermon series through the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
Foundations 6 | The Return of Christ - Audio
March 26, 2023 13:06 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBGod keeps His promises. This is important to remember. While all of us are limited in keeping our word, God is unlimited. In Matthew 24, Jesus makes the promise to HIs followers that He will return again one day to set up His glorious Kingdom. This is a promise that must be trusted and never ignored.
The Priesthood of the Believer - Audio
March 20, 2023 00:04 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn the book of 1 Peter, we learn that God has chosen His followers and placed them as a royal priesthood. But, what does that actually mean? In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the significance of the individual priesthood of the believer.
Foundations 4 | Salvation & Where to Find It - Audio
March 13, 2023 14:31 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn the fourth message on the foundations of our faith, Pastor Derek discusses the miracle of salvation, why it's vitally important, what it actually does, where it comes from, and how you can have it.
Foundations 3 - Sin & How God Deals With It - Audio
March 05, 2023 19:09 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBSin is the universal problem. Grace is the universal answer. In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship looks at how sin cannot be overlooked, justified, or minimized. We'll also look at how God, in His grace, chooses to deal with our sin and gives us liberty through Jesus.
Foundations of our Faith (2) - The Perfect Word of God - Audio
February 27, 2023 15:34 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBIn the second part of the foundations series, Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship looks at the vital foundation of our belief in the Bible as being the Words of God given to men to record as our guide for all faith and practice.
Foundations Of Our Faith (1) The Trinity And Role of Holy Spirit - Audio
February 19, 2023 15:27 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBWhat happens when you take a let off a chair or table? It falls down. What happens when you remove a cornerstone from a building? It gets really unstable. In the same way, the Christian faith rests on some critical foundations -- some vital teachings that, if you take them away, the whole thing just seems to fall apart. In this message, we begin a series on the foundations of the Christian faith by first looking at the Christian belief in the Triune God and the special role the Holy Spirit...
Who Am I? Overcoming Insecurity - Audio
January 29, 2023 19:41 - 42 minutes - 58 MBInsecurity... We all try to hide it, but we've all got it. And, Insecurity can be a poison that keeps us from fully embracing God's plan for our lives. In Exodus 3 & 4, Pastor Derek looks at how Moses almost let his insecurity keep him from leading Israel out of Egypt. We see just how much we are like Moses and just how God speaks truth to our insecurity.
I Wish I Knew My Later Years Could Be My Greater Years - Audio
January 22, 2023 15:52 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBWe live in a culture which is terrified of getting old. Anti-aging products are a huge industry, and everyone is trying to find the secret to staying youthful. But, what if your later years are your greater years? In Psalm 92, and the lives of many of the people we see God use in Scripture we learn that age is not something to avoid, but to embrace for the glory of God.
I Wish I Knew What Unity In the Church Really Looked Like - Audio
January 15, 2023 20:23 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBPastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington, KY, continues a sermon series called, "I Wish I Knew What I Didn't Know" by looking at what Ephesians 4 says about what unity really looks like in the body of Christ.
I Wish I Knew Church Was A Family - Audio
January 08, 2023 17:08 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWhat is your view of the church? In today's culture, the idea of church takes on many different personas. In Ephesians 3, however, the Apostle Paul describes the church as a family that is close-knit and operates with the best interest of the Father and the family in mind. In this message Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington, KY, looks at 4 aspects of a healthy family.
An Old Prayer For A New Year - Audio
January 01, 2023 20:24 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBNew Years brings a renewed sense of energy, vision, and commitment. In the book of Colossians, Paul prayed continually for the brothers and sisters that they would thrive spiritually. In this message, we look at what it looks like to have the best year ever with Christ.
What Kind of King Are You Looking For? - Audio
December 18, 2022 15:35 - 44 minutes - 61 MBJesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The Wise Men travelled from the east to meet the one who was born King of the Jews. So, they went to the palace, but did not find him there. Often times, we have our own ideas of the kind of King Jesus should be. Thankfully, He doesn't settle for being the King we want, but rather the King we need.