Hope of Christ Church
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHope of Christ Presbyterian Church is located in Stafford, VA.
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When First Encounters Disappoint (Matt 11:1-30)
July 14, 2024 20:37 - 49 minutes - 34 MBMatthew 11:1-30 (ESV) 11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall […] The post When First Encounters Disappoint (Matt 11:1-30) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
What Do You Want Me to Do for You? (Mark 10:17-52)
July 07, 2024 19:47 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBMark 10:17-52 (ESV) 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: […] The post What Do You Want Me to Do for You? (Mark 10:17-52) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Encounters with Exaltation and Desperation (Mark 9:2-29)
June 30, 2024 19:45 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBTransfiguration (Mark 9:2-4) 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, […] The post Encounters with Exaltation and Desperation (Mark 9:2-29) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Helpless and Hopeless Encounters with Jesus (Mark 5:21-43)
June 23, 2024 17:47 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMark 5:21-43 (ESV) 21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, […] The post Helpless and Hopeless Encounters with Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Encountering the Heart of Jesus (Mark 2:1-12)
June 16, 2024 23:45 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMark 2:1-12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a […] The post Encountering the Heart of Jesus (Mark 2:1-12) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Overshadowed, Overlooked, and Underwhelmed (John 1:35-51)
June 09, 2024 19:13 - 30.8 MBJohn 1:35-51 (ESV) 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to […] The post The Overshadowed, Overlooked, and Underwhelmed (John 1:35-51) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
When You’re Running from God and Meet Jesus (John 4:1-42)
June 02, 2024 19:39 - 28.6 MBJohn 4:1-42 (ESV) 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2(although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria […] The post When You’re Running from God and Meet Jesus (John 4:1-42) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
When the Religious Encounter Jesus (John 3:1-21)
May 26, 2024 19:30 - 26.4 MBJohn 3:1-21 (ESV) 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is […] The post When the Religious Encounter Jesus (John 3:1-21) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Who is on the Mission? (Mark 6:30-52)
May 19, 2024 15:34 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMark 6:30-52 (ESV) 30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went […] The post Who is on the Mission? (Mark 6:30-52) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Tools for the Mission (Matt 5:13-16)
May 12, 2024 18:53 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBMatthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill […] The post Tools for the Mission (Matt 5:13-16) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
What is the Mission of the Church? (Matt 28:18-20)
May 05, 2024 19:34 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMatthew 28:18-20 (ESV) 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all […] The post What is the Mission of the Church? (Matt 28:18-20) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Baptism is… (Matt 28:18-20)
April 28, 2024 21:05 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBOrdained by Jesus Christ Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe […] The post Baptism is… (Matt 28:18-20) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:5-13)
April 21, 2024 19:16 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBMatthew 6:5-13 (ESV) 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and […] The post The Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:5-13) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Revelation of Jesus, part 2 (Luke 24:36-53)
April 14, 2024 21:49 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBLuke 24:36-53 36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See […] The post The Revelation of Jesus, part 2 (Luke 24:36-53) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Revelation of Jesus, part 1 (Luke 24:13-35)
April 07, 2024 18:45 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBLuke 24:13-35 {ESV) 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But […] The post The Revelation of Jesus, part 1 (Luke 24:13-35) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
He Is Not Here, He Has Been Raised (Luke 23:50-24:12)
March 31, 2024 22:17 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBLuke 23:50-24:12 (ESV) 50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and […] The post He Is Not Here, He Has Been Raised (Luke 23:50-24:12) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Crucifixion and Salvation: Accomplished and Applied (Luke 23:26-49)
March 24, 2024 20:20 - 49 minutes - 34 MBLuke 23:26-49 (ESV) 26 And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. 28 But turning […] The post Crucifixion and Salvation: Accomplished and Applied (Luke 23:26-49) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
God in the Dock (Luke 23:1-25)
March 17, 2024 23:49 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLuke 23:1-25 (ESV) 23 Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of […] The post God in the Dock (Luke 23:1-25) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Denials and Trials (Luke 22:54-71)
March 10, 2024 23:28 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBLuke 22:54-71 (ESV) 54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he […] The post Denials and Trials (Luke 22:54-71) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
What Did Jesus Want? (Luke 22:39-54)
March 03, 2024 21:11 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBLuke 22:39-54 (ESV) 39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and […] The post What Did Jesus Want? (Luke 22:39-54) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Bad to the Bone (Romans 7)
February 25, 2024 21:27 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBRomans 7 (ESV) Died to the Law (1-6) 7 Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? 2 For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies […] The post Bad to the Bone (Romans 7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
One Last Thing Before We Go… (Luke 22:24-38)
February 11, 2024 22:53 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLuke 22:24-38 (ESV) 24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you […] The post One Last Thing Before We Go… (Luke 22:24-38) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Preparing for Something New (Luke 22:1-23)
February 04, 2024 20:21 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBLuke 22:1-23 (ESV) Luke 22:1-23 (ESV) 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of […] The post Preparing for Something New (Luke 22:1-23) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
We’re One, But We’re Not the Same (Ephesians 4:1-16)
January 28, 2024 21:43 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBEphesians 4:1-16 (ESV) 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is […] The post We’re One, But We’re Not the Same (Ephesians 4:1-16) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Stewards of the Kingdom (2 Cor 9:6-15)
January 21, 2024 19:56 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (ESV) 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to […] The post Stewards of the Kingdom (2 Cor 9:6-15) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Fellowship of the Saints (Philippians 1:3-11)
January 14, 2024 20:39 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBPhilippians 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you […] The post The Fellowship of the Saints (Philippians 1:3-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
What Is the Church? What Is this Building? (1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Kings 8:27-53)
January 07, 2024 21:22 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB1 Peter 2:4-10 (ESV) 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands […] The post What Is the Church? What Is this Building? (1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Kings 8:27-53) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Restorations, Returns, and Renewals (1 Samuel 7)
December 31, 2023 20:47 - 36 minutes - 25 MB1 Samuel 6:13-16 13 Now the people of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley. And when they lifted up their eyes and saw the ark, they rejoiced to see it. 14 The cart came into the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there. A great stone was there. And they split up the […] The post Restorations, Returns, and Renewals (1 Samuel 7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Light Is for the Darkness (Isaiah)
December 24, 2023 19:59 - 39 minutes - 27 MBAdvent themes in Isaiah. Isaiah 8:22-9:7 Isaiah 5:20 Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah 25:6-8 Isaiah 26:19 Isaiah 40:1;10 Isaiah 42:1-3 Isaiah 49:1-7 Isaiah 50:10 Isaiah 53:1-6;11-12 Isaiah 59:9-10 Isaiah 60 Isaiah 61:1-5 Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah 66:1-2 The post The Light Is for the Darkness (Isaiah) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It (luke 21:5-38)
December 17, 2023 19:37 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBLuke 21:5-38 (ESV) 5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 7 And they asked him, “Teacher, […] The post It’s the End of the World as We Know It (luke 21:5-38) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Looks Can Be Deceiving (Luke 20:45-21:4)
December 10, 2023 20:01 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLuke 20:45-21:4 (ESV) 45 And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 47 who devour widows’ houses […] The post Looks Can Be Deceiving (Luke 20:45-21:4) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
A Day of Questions: The Question of the Day (Luke 20:19-44)
December 03, 2023 20:55 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBLuke 20:19-44 (ESV) 19 The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. 20 So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he […] The post A Day of Questions: The Question of the Day (Luke 20:19-44) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Stone that the Builders Rejected (Luke 20:1-18)
November 26, 2023 22:16 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBLuke 20:1-18 (ESV) 20 One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up 2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority.” 3 He answered them, “I […] The post The Stone that the Builders Rejected (Luke 20:1-18) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Approaching Jerusalem: The First Day of the Last Week (Luke 19:28-48)
November 19, 2023 20:41 - 32 minutes - 3.76 MBLuke 19:28-48 (ESV) 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a […] The post Approaching Jerusalem: The First Day of the Last Week (Luke 19:28-48) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)
November 12, 2023 21:08 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBLuke 19:11-27 (ESV) Background 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. Jesus’ proclamation of salvation concluded On His way to Jerusalem Messianic expectations Rebels 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into […] The post Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Who is Seeking Whom? (Luke 19:1-10)
November 05, 2023 19:13 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBLuke 19:1-10 (ESV) 19 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. 4 So he ran on […] The post Who is Seeking Whom? (Luke 19:1-10) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
When You See but You Can’t See, When You Can’t See but You See (Luke 18:31-43)
October 29, 2023 10:24 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLuke 18:31-43 (ESV) 31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. 33 And after […] The post When You See but You Can’t See, When You Can’t See but You See (Luke 18:31-43) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Call Me Bitter (Ruth 1)
October 22, 2023 19:44 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRuth 1 (ESV) Death in Moab (1-5) 1 In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of […] The post Call Me Bitter (Ruth 1) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Receiving and Earning the Kingdom of God (Luke 18:15-30)
October 15, 2023 19:36 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBLuke 18:15–30 (ESV) 15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17 Truly, I say to […] The post Receiving and Earning the Kingdom of God (Luke 18:15-30) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Dressed Up and the Messed Up (Luke 18:9-14)
October 08, 2023 20:20 - 35 minutes - 15 MBLuke 18:9-14 (ESV) 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you […] The post The Dressed Up and the Messed Up (Luke 18:9-14) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Encouragement for Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)
October 01, 2023 18:28 - 25 minutes - 9.88 MBLuke 18:1-8 (ESV) 18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give […] The post Encouragement for Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
What Is God Asking of You? (Gen 22:1-19)
September 24, 2023 20:03 - 39 minutes - 19 MBGenesis 22:1–19 (ESV) 22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I […] The post What Is God Asking of You? (Gen 22:1-19) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Stargazers, Naval-Gazers, and the Kingdom of God (Luke 17:20-37)
September 17, 2023 18:17 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBLuke 17:20-37 (ESV) 20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” 22 And he […] The post Stargazers, Naval-Gazers, and the Kingdom of God (Luke 17:20-37) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Cures for the ATaaBoC Syndrome (Luke 17:7-19)
September 10, 2023 17:57 - 36 minutes - 14.3 MBLuke 17:7-19 (ESV) 7 “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and […] The post Cures for the ATaaBoC Syndrome (Luke 17:7-19) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
You Shall Be Perfect (Matt 5:48)
September 03, 2023 20:30 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBMatthew 5:48 (ESV) 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. The post You Shall Be Perfect (Matt 5:48) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
Building the Unimaginable Community (Luke 17:1-6)
August 27, 2023 21:12 - 33 minutes - 14.2 MBLuke 17:1-6 (ESV) 17 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little […] The post Building the Unimaginable Community (Luke 17:1-6) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
#Blessed (Luke 16:19-31)
August 20, 2023 19:39 - 39 minutes - 15.2 MBLuke 16:19-31 (ESV) 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and […] The post #Blessed (Luke 16:19-31) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Way (John 14:1-14)
August 13, 2023 19:43 - 37 minutes - 16 MBJohn 14:1-14 (ESV) 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […] The post The Way (John 14:1-14) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
A Shrewd Approach to Treasure (Luke 16:1-18)
August 06, 2023 21:10 - 41 minutes - 15.8 MBLuke 16:1–18 (ESV) 16 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for […] The post A Shrewd Approach to Treasure (Luke 16:1-18) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.
The Awkward, Embarrassing, Ridiculous Compassion of a Father for His Lost Sons (Luke 15:11-32)
July 30, 2023 17:56 - 44 minutes - 15.8 MBLuke 15:11-32 (ESV) 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took […] The post The Awkward, Embarrassing, Ridiculous Compassion of a Father for His Lost Sons (Luke 15:11-32) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.