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Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church is located in Stafford, VA.

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Woe, Hypocrites! (Luke 11:37-12:3)

March 12, 2023 22:58 - 43 minutes - 20.9 MB

Luke 11:37-12:3 (ESV) Woes to the Pharisees (Luke 11:37-44) 37 While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. 38 The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. 39 And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside […] The post Woe, Hypocrites! (Luke 11:37-12:3) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Looking for Signs with Eyes Wide Shut (Luke 11:27-36)

March 05, 2023 23:46 - 26 minutes - 12.9 MB

Luke 11:27-36 (ESV) 27 As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” 28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” 29 When the crowds were increasing, […] The post Looking for Signs with Eyes Wide Shut (Luke 11:27-36) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Enemies, Antagonists, and Skeptics (Luke 11:14-26)

February 26, 2023 18:50 - 34 minutes - 14.4 MB

Luke 11:14-26 (ESV) 14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” 16 while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. […] The post Enemies, Antagonists, and Skeptics (Luke 11:14-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Luke 11:1-13)

February 19, 2023 19:33 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MB

Luke 11:1-13 (ESV) 11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3  Give us each day our […] The post Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Luke 11:1-13) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Sumbibadzo, everybody (1 Cor 12:12-31)

February 12, 2023 10:41 - 41 minutes - 17.2 MB

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (ESV) 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one […] The post Sumbibadzo, everybody (1 Cor 12:12-31) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Significance of a Shared Meal (Exodus 12:1-20)

February 05, 2023 19:29 - 38 minutes - 16 MB

Exodus 12:1-20 (ESV) 12 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a […] The post The Significance of a Shared Meal (Exodus 12:1-20) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

“I am (circumcised) Baptized.” So what? (Gen 17:1-14)

January 29, 2023 19:32 - 33 minutes - 14.5 MB

Genesis 17:1-14 (ESV) 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, […] The post “I am (circumcised) Baptized.” So what? (Gen 17:1-14) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Everything Sad Will Come Untrue (Rev 21:1-18)

January 22, 2023 18:53 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MB

Revelation 21:1-8 (ESV) 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I […] The post Everything Sad Will Come Untrue (Rev 21:1-18) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Sorrow’s Need for Better Memories, Part 2: Hope

January 15, 2023 19:11 - 41 minutes - 18.3 MB

Lamentations 3:16-33 (ESV) 16  He has made my teeth grind on gravel, and made me cower in ashes; 17  my soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; 18  so I say, “My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the Lord.” 19  Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood […] The post Sorrow’s Need for Better Memories, Part 2: Hope first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Sorrow’s Need for Better Memories (Psalm 77)

January 08, 2023 19:12 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MB

Psalm 77 (ESV) In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord 77 To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 1  I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. 2  In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out […] The post Sorrow’s Need for Better Memories (Psalm 77) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Christ Presented at the Temple (Luke 2:21-39)

January 01, 2023 19:05 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MB

Christ Presented at the Temple (Luke 2:21-39) A Sacrifice (Luke 2:21-24) 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought […] The post Christ Presented at the Temple (Luke 2:21-39) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Word Made Flesh (John 1:1-5, 10-14)

December 25, 2022 20:12 - 26 minutes - 13.6 MB

The Word Made Flesh (John 1:1-5, 10-14) In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-5) John 1:1-5 (ESV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing […] The post The Word Made Flesh (John 1:1-5, 10-14) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Righteous Branch (Isaiah 11:1-11)

December 18, 2022 21:13 - 30 minutes - 15.3 MB

The Righteous Branch (Isaiah 11:1-[11)     The Stump of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1)   Isaiah 10:32-34 (ESV) 32     This very day he will halt at Nob; he will shake his fist at the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. 33     Behold, the Lord God of hosts will lop the boughs with […] The post The Righteous Branch (Isaiah 11:1-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

For Unto Us a Child is Born (Isaiah 9:1-7)

December 11, 2022 20:39 - 38 minutes - 18.5 MB

For Unto Us a Child is Born (Isaiah 9:1-7) 6     For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7     Of the increase of his government and of […] The post For Unto Us a Child is Born (Isaiah 9:1-7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

God With Us (Isaiah 7:1-17)

December 04, 2022 19:15 - 39 minutes - 19.3 MB

Isaiah 7:1-17 A Message to Ahaz (1-0) Isaiah 7:1-9 (ESV) 7 In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah the king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to wage war against it, but could not yet mount an […] The post God With Us (Isaiah 7:1-17) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Living in Hope (1 Thess 5)

November 27, 2022 21:51 - 46 minutes - 23.2 MB

1 Thessalonians 5 Ready for Christ’s Return (1-11) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (ESV) 5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There […] The post Living in Hope (1 Thess 5) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Loving and Waiting (1 Thess 4)

November 21, 2022 00:27 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MB

1 Thessalonians 4   We are a holy family (1-2)   4 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions […] The post Loving and Waiting (1 Thess 4) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

May You Abound in Love (1 Thess 3)

November 13, 2022 18:34 - 49 minutes - 21.5 MB

1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV) 3 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith, 3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves […] The post May You Abound in Love (1 Thess 3) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Our Labor Was Not in Vain (1 Thess 2)

November 06, 2022 20:52 - 36 minutes - 15.7 MB

1. Like Nursing Mothers (1-8) 2 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3 For […] The post Our Labor Was Not in Vain (1 Thess 2) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Thankful for a Good Report (1 Thess 1)

October 30, 2022 18:28 - 44 minutes - 23.6 MB

1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and […] The post Thankful for a Good Report (1 Thess 1) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Called to Kingdom Work (Luke 10:1-24)

September 04, 2022 20:13 - 39 minutes - 17.5 MB

Luke 10:1-24 (ESV) 10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest […] The post Called to Kingdom Work (Luke 10:1-24) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Pride’s House of Mirrors (Luke 9:46-62)

August 28, 2022 20:41 - 38 minutes - 19.7 MB

Luke 9:46-62 (ESV) 46 An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side 48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. […] The post Pride’s House of Mirrors (Luke 9:46-62) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Back to Life, Back to Reality (Luke 9:37-45)

August 21, 2022 18:55 - 33 minutes - 16.7 MB

Luke 9:37-45 (ESV) 37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. […] The post Back to Life, Back to Reality (Luke 9:37-45) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Jesus – the Son of God and Chosen One (Luke 9:28-36)

August 14, 2022 17:48 - 37 minutes - 18.7 MB

Luke 9:28-36 (ESV) 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and […] The post Jesus – the Son of God and Chosen One (Luke 9:28-36) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Luke 9:18-27)

August 07, 2022 21:20 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

Luke 9:18-27 (ESV) 18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20 Then he said to them, […] The post Who Do You Say That I Am? (Luke 9:18-27) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

What If the Judge of All the Earth Was Only Just? (Psalm 50)

July 31, 2022 17:40 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Psalm 50 (ESV) 50 A Psalm of Asaph. 1  The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2  Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 3  Our God comes; he does not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, around […] The post What If the Judge of All the Earth Was Only Just? (Psalm 50) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Ten Lies We Believe About Sin, Confession, and Forgiveness (Psalm 51)

July 24, 2022 18:26 - 42 minutes - 20.2 MB

Psalm 51 (ESV) 51 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1  Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me […] The post Ten Lies We Believe About Sin, Confession, and Forgiveness (Psalm 51) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

You Are With Me (Psalm 23)

July 17, 2022 18:17 - 38 minutes - 18.6 MB

Psalm 23 (ESV) 3 A Psalm of David. 1  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3  He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4  Even though I walk through […] The post You Are With Me (Psalm 23) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

What is Your Refuge (Psalm 46)

July 10, 2022 23:56 - 33 minutes - 14.8 MB

Psalm 46 (ESV) 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. 1  God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2  Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3  though its waters […] The post What is Your Refuge (Psalm 46) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Big Reveal(s) (Psalm 19)

July 03, 2022 19:58 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MB

Psalm 19 (ESV) 19 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1  The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2  Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3  There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4  Their voice […] The post The Big Reveal(s) (Psalm 19) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Rich in Mercy (Eph 2:1-6)

June 26, 2022 18:18 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Ephesians 2:1-6 (ESV) 2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our […] The post Rich in Mercy (Eph 2:1-6) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Gospel Call to a Hating World (Psalm 2)

June 19, 2022 20:15 - 38 minutes - 18.9 MB

Psalm 2 (ESV) 2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2  The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3  “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” 4  He who sits in […] The post The Gospel Call to a Hating World (Psalm 2) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Psalms 42 & 43

June 12, 2022 22:33 - 33 minutes - 16.2 MB

Psalm 42-43 (ESV) 42 To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1  As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3  My tears have been my food day […] The post Psalms 42 & 43 first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

“You Give Them Something to Eat” (Luke 9:10-17)

June 05, 2022 17:59 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MB

Luke 9:10-17 (ESV) 10 On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. 11 When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of […] The post “You Give Them Something to Eat” (Luke 9:10-17) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Love of Christ Compels Us (Luke 9:1-10)

May 29, 2022 18:28 - 34 minutes - 17.8 MB

Luke 9:1-10 (ESV) 9 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 3 And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and […] The post The Love of Christ Compels Us (Luke 9:1-10) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Help for the Hopeless and the Helpless (Luke 8:40-56)

May 22, 2022 18:18 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MB

Luke 8:40-56 (ESV) 40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. 41 And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus’ feet, he implored him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of […] The post Help for the Hopeless and the Helpless (Luke 8:40-56) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad… Jesus?? (Luke 8:22-39)

May 15, 2022 19:15 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Luke 8:22-39 (ESV) 22 One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, 23 and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and […] The post Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad… Jesus?? (Luke 8:22-39) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

How’s Your Hearing? (Luke 8:1-21)

May 08, 2022 20:55 - 33 minutes - 17.3 MB

Luke 8:1–21 (ESV) 8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna, the […] The post How’s Your Hearing? (Luke 8:1-21) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Presbyterians and Pagans Alike (Luke 7:36-50)

May 01, 2022 19:33 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MB

Luke 7:36-50 (ESV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and […] The post Presbyterians and Pagans Alike (Luke 7:36-50) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Learning from a Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)

April 24, 2022 19:37 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MB

Luke 7:18-35 (ESV) 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist […] The post Learning from a Baptist (Luke 7:18-35) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Power of the Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 7:1-17)

April 17, 2022 21:53 - 39 minutes - 15 MB

Luke 7:1–17 (ESV) 7 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking […] The post The Power of the Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 7:1-17) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Life in the Kingdom with Jesus as King (Luke 6:20-49)

April 10, 2022 16:33 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Luke 6:20-49 (ESV) 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 “Blessed are you when people hate […] The post Life in the Kingdom with Jesus as King (Luke 6:20-49) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Chosen and Called (Luke 6:12-19)

April 03, 2022 19:11 - 35 minutes - 17.3 MB

Luke 6:12-19 (ESV) 12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles: 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, […] The post Chosen and Called (Luke 6:12-19) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Jesus… Lord of the Sabbath… Still (Luke 6:1-11)

March 27, 2022 18:48 - 42 minutes - 16.2 MB

Luke 6:1–11 (ESV) 6 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” 3 And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read what […] The post Jesus… Lord of the Sabbath… Still (Luke 6:1-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Righteous Need Not Apply (Luke 5:27-39)

March 20, 2022 18:41 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MB

Luke 5:27-39 (ESV) 27 After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” 28 And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and […] The post The Righteous Need Not Apply (Luke 5:27-39) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

What’s That One Thing You Can’t Live Without? (Luke 5:17-26)

March 13, 2022 20:32 - 32 minutes - 12.4 MB

Luke 5:17-26 (ESV) 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. 18 And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a […] The post What’s That One Thing You Can’t Live Without? (Luke 5:17-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Healing You’re Looking for, Healing You Need (Luke 5:12-26)

March 06, 2022 18:07 - 21 minutes - 9.37 MB

Luke 5:12-26 (ESV) 12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And […] The post Healing You’re Looking for, Healing You Need (Luke 5:12-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Net-Rending, Ship-Swamping, Overwhelming Kindness of Christ (Luke 5:1-11)

February 27, 2022 19:27 - 12 seconds - 97.3 KB

Luke 5:1-11 (ESV) 5 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, […] The post The Net-Rending, Ship-Swamping, Overwhelming Kindness of Christ (Luke 5:1-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Power of the King (Luke 4:31-44)

February 20, 2022 19:49 - 34 minutes - 15.3 MB

Luke 4:31-44 (ESV) 31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. 33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a […] The post The Power of the King (Luke 4:31-44) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

The Prophet’s Homecoming (Luke 4:14-30)

February 13, 2022 21:37 - 26 minutes - 10.1 MB

Luke 4:14-30 (ESV) 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to […] The post The Prophet’s Homecoming (Luke 4:14-30) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.