Hope Sermon Archive

How We Caught 153 Fish in One Minute!

Hope Community Church — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The elephant in John’s gospel…

The Gospel According to John John 21:1-14 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 26, 2007

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The Risen Christ Appears to Ten Future Revolutionaries

Hope Community Church — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus appears to his disciples...people that will soon change the world.

The Gospel According to John John 20:19-23 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 12, 2007

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The Risen Christ Appears to Doubting Thomas

Hope Community Church — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus’ response to Thomas’ doubt is not retribution, but mercy and compassion.

The Gospel According to John John 20:24-31 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 19, 2007

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What Would the Risen Christ Say to You?

Hope Community Church — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What else did Jesus do after his resurrection?

The Gospel According to John John 20:10-18 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 29, 2007

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Though He Died, Yet He Lives

Hope Community Church — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Implications of the Resurrection of Jesus:

1) The resurrection proves that God is able to make all things new. 2) The resurrection proves that the cross has been successful. 3) The resurrection proves that God has authority over everything – even death.

Questions for Consideration:

Will you let Jesus make you new again? Will you allow the cross to be your success? Will you come under God’s authority so that he might be your all-in-all?

The Gospel According to John John 20:1-10 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 22, 2007

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The Burial of Jesus: What's Going on Behind the Curtain?

Hope Community Church — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What's happening spiritually in the death of Jesus?

The Gospel According to John John 19:38-42 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 15, 2007

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It is Finished

Hope Community Church — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What did Jesus mean when he whispered, "It is Finished"? What exactly, was finished?

The Gospel According to John John 19:28-37 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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Suffering and Glory: Jesus Christ Crucified

Hope Community Church — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What’s the cross all about? 1) God has created us to glorify him. 2) We have failed in what we were created for—glorifying him—which has reaped sin and death 3) The crucifixion of Jesus accounts for 1 & 2 4) Repent and believe in the Lord Jesus

The Gospel According to John John 19:16-27 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 1, 2007

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That Your Faith May Not Fail

Hope Community Church — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

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The Gospel According to John John 18:15-27 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 24, 2007

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The Kingdom of This World: Plaintiff vs. Jesus of Nazareth, Defendant

Hope Community Church — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus is put on trial by the religious leaders and Roman authorities.

The Gospel According to John John 18:12-19:16 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 17, 2007

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The Arrest of Jesus: The Collision of Four Agendas

Hope Community Church — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane after Judas betrays him with a kiss. In this scene agendas of the religious leaders, Judas, Peter, and Jesus all collide.

The Gospel According to John John 18:1-11 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 10, 2007

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In This World you Will Have Trouble

Hope Community Church — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus tells the disciples that even though they will mourn his leaving, they will rejoice again.

The Gospel According to John John 16:16-33 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 27, 2007

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We Need Counseling

Hope Community Church — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus describes the counseling work of the Holy Spirit.

The Gospel According to John John 16:5-15 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 20, 2007

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The World Hates You

Hope Community Church — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus promises his disciples that the world will hate them...but why?

Questions for Consideration:

Are there any areas of your life where you are experiencing hatred as a result of your union with Christ?
Are you persevering in these areas?

The Gospel According to John John 15:18-16:4 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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The Most Well-Kept Secret

Hope Community Church — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A sermon on living in Christ, and what that means for the believer.

The Gospel According to John John 15:1-17 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 6, 2007

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Take the Love Test

Hope Community Church — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and describes what it is the Spirit will do.

The Gospel According to John John 14:15-31 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 29, 2007

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Three Things Only Jesus Can Restore

Hope Community Church — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Three beautiful aspects of life in the Garden of Eden: Place, Meaning, & Life.

The Gospel According to John John 14:1-14 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 22, 2007

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How to Let People Know You Are a Follower of Jesus

Hope Community Church — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus tells the disciples that people will know they are his followers by how they love each other.

The Gospel According to John John 13:31-38 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 1, 2007

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The Prediction and Plan of Jesus

Hope Community Church — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The prediction of Jesus: the betrayal of Judas. The plan of Jesus: the belief of the jury.

Question for Consideration: Having seen what Jesus has done in the Scriptures, do you believe?

The Gospel According to John John 13:18-30 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 25, 2007

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A Full Extent of His Love

Hope Community Church — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Has Jesus washed your feet?

Is there someone whose feet God is calling you to wash?

The Gospel According to John John 13:1-17 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 18, 2007

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An In-Depth Look at Unbelief

Hope Community Church — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How can it be that people, after seeing all that Jesus has done, still do not believe? This sermon takes an in-depth look at unbelief.

The Gospel According to John John 12:37-50 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 11, 2007

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We Would See Jesus

Hope Community Church — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

God's Math:

Worship this life = loss of real life
Follow Jesus at a loss of possible advantage in this life = real life

The Gospel According to John John 12:20-36 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 4, 2007

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The Entry into Jerusalem - The Big Party

Hope Community Church — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus enters into Jerusalem as a crowd praises him as the Messiah.

The Gospel According to John John 12:12-19 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 25, 2007

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Where's the Love?

Hope Community Church — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Your love - or lack of love - for Jesus Christ will come out in your life.

The Gospel According to John John 12:1-11 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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The Lazarus Factor: The Result of the Miracle

Hope Community Church — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In response to Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead, some believe and others just have their unbelief reinforced.

The Gospel According to John John 11:45-57 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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The Seventh Sign: The Resurrection of Lazarus - The Glory of Christ Revealed

Hope Community Church — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus performs the seventh, and final, sign as recorded in the Gospel of John by raising Lazarus from the death.

The Gospel According to John John 11:45-57 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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The Consolation of Martha and Mary: Jesus' Compassion Revealed

Hope Community Church — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus comforts the sisters of Lazarus and reveals his compassionate heart.

The Gospel According to John John 11:17-37 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 28, 2007

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The Death of Lazarus: Sovereignty, Love, and Suffering

Hope Community Church — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus’ friend Lazarus dies.

The Gospel According to John John 11:1-16 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 21, 2007

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Are You My Sheep?

Hope Community Church — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus calls out some Jews for the unbelief regarding his identity as God's son and the Messiah.

The Gospel According to John John 10:22-42 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 3, 2006

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I Am the Good Shepherd

Hope Community Church — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus is the good shepherd, but are we listening to him?

The Gospel According to John John 10:11-21 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 26, 2006

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I Am the Gate

Hope Community Church — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus is The Good Shepherd and The Gate. In him is life, and life to the full. In this sermon, we take a closer look at the passage to understand what it means to have life to the full.

The Gospel According to John John 10:7-10 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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Sheep, Shepherds, and a Gate

Hope Community Church — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus uses the analogy of sheep following a shepherd to talk about following him.

The Gospel According to John John 10:1-6 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 12, 2006

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Spiritual Blindness - The Worst Eye Disease There Is

Hope Community Church — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus accuses the Pharisees of being spiritually blind. What does that mean?

The Gospel According to John John 9:35-41 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 5, 2006

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"One Thing I Do Know, I Was Blind, But Now I See"

Hope Community Church — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A man, born blind, who sees better than the religious leaders.

The Gospel According to John John 9:13-34 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 29, 2006

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The Sixth Sign: The Healing that Rocked the Religious

Hope Community Church — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The remarkable healing of a man born blind.

The Gospel According to John John 9:1-12 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 22, 2006

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"Before Abraham Was, I AM"

Hope Community Church — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus makes perhaps his boldest claim of divinity while talking with the religious leaders.

The Gospel According to John John 8:48-59 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 15, 2006

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The Conversation of the Weird - Part Three

Hope Community Church — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In the words of the great theologian, Bob Dylan:

You're gonna have to serve somebody, Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord But you're gonna have to serve somebody.

Jesus challenges the religious leaders by charging them that they serve not God the Father, but their real father...the devil.

The Gospel According to John John 8:39-47 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 24, 2006

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The Conversation of the Weird - Part Two

Hope Community Church — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to move from being a slave to sin to a son?

Two Questions 1) Are you holding onto Jesus' teaching? 2) Are you free and living like it?

The Gospel According to John John 8:31-38 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 17, 2006

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The Conversation of the Weird - Part One

Hope Community Church — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus claims to to be the light of the world while being questioned by religious leaders.

The Gospel According to John John 8:12-30 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 10, 2006

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A Huge Test of Jesus Integrity

Hope Community Church — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Story of the woman caught in adultery, and Jesus’ mercy.

The Gospel According to John John 7:53-8:11 Speaker

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 3, 2006

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The Danger of Unbelief

Hope Community Church — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

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Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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Not Yet! the Time Isn't Right!...Ok, Now it is...

Hope Community Church — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus finally declares who he truly is: living water.

The Gospel According to John John 7:25-44 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 13, 2006

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Jesus at the Feast of Booths

Hope Community Church — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

We can often put Jesus in a box or make him into who we want him to be instead of leaving room to let Jesus show us who is. Will we allow room in our life for Jesus Christ and his surprising ways?

The Gospel According to John John 7:1-24 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 6, 2006

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When the Going Gets Tough

Hope Community Church — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Many of Jesus disciples leave Jesus after a difficult teaching. How do do we respond when following Jesus becomes difficult?

The Gospel According to John John 6:60-71 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 30, 2006

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What Defines Us?

Hope Community Church — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to be “in Christ” and what does it have to do with our identity?

The Gospel According to John John 6:52-59 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 23, 2006

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Jesus Takes a Serious Hit From His Fellow Jews

Hope Community Church — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus identity is questioned by religious leaders after he said "I am the bread of life."

The Gospel According to John John 6:41-51 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 16, 2006

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Common Grace vs. Saving Grace

Hope Community Church — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What's the difference between saving grace and common grace?

The Gospel According to John John 6:35-40 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 9, 2006

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What Are You Gonna Eat?

Hope Community Church — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus performs the fifth sign in John’s gospel, walking water, and he gives the disciples with some challenging teaching.

The Gospel According to John John 6:16-34 Aaron Engler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 2, 2006

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The Fourth Sign: Feeding a Whole Bunch of Hungry People!

Hope Community Church — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus performs the fourth sign in John’s gospel, feeding 5,000 people.

The Gospel According to John John 5:30-47 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 25, 2006

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I'm Kind of a Big Deal!

Hope Community Church — Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus levels some criticisms against the religious leaders.

The Gospel According to John John 5:30-47 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 18, 2006

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Hey, What About Everybody Else Who Was at the Pool?

Hope Community Church — Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus heals the lame man at the pool, but why doesn't he heal anyone else?

The Gospel According to John John 5:13-29 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 11, 2006

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The Third Sign: The Healing at the Pool

Hope Community Church — Sun, 28 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John records the third sign Jesus in his gospel, the healing of the lame man at the pool.

The Gospel According to John John 5:1-15 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 4, 2006

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The Second Sign: The Healing of the Royal Official's Son

Hope Community Church — Sat, 27 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John records the second sign that Jesus gives, the healing of a royal official’s son.

The Gospel According to John John 4:43-54 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 28, 2006

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Two Groups, Two Reactions - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How do the disciples respond to the respond to Jesus’ ministry to the Samaritans?

The Gospel According to John John 4:27-38 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 14, 2006

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Two Groups, Two Reactions - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How did people respond to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ during his life?

The Gospel According to John John 4:27-38 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 25, 2006

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Jesus Hanging Out With....WHO?

Hope Community Church — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Who is Jesus Christ according to the first part of John 4?

He is the Word of God who goes forth to all people
He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament's forward looking narratives and prophecies concerning living water
He is living water that wells to eternal life, quenching out spiritual thirst for salvation from sin
He knows all things about us
He is our salvation, the free gift of God
He is the one in whom we worship God—the truth, the giver of the Spirit.

The Gospel According to John John 4:1-26 Chris Wachter

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 30, 2006

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He Must Become Greater...I Must Become Less

Hope Community Church — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John the Baptist expresses his contentment to let Jesus increase, while he decreases. Are we content to let Jesus take the center-stage in our own lives?

The Gospel According to John John 3:22-36 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 23, 2006

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A Fantastic Late Night Conversation With Jesus - Part 3

Hope Community Church — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he was sent because God so loved the world...

The Gospel According to John John 3:16-21 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 2, 2006

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A Fantastic Late Night Conversation With Jesus - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Sun, 21 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Nicodemus fails to understand the testimony of Jesus Christ, but Jesus reassures him and helps him to understand. Will you accept the testimony of Jesus Christ?

The Gospel According to John John 3:9-15 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 26, 2006

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A Fantastic Late Night Conversation With Jesus - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Sat, 20 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus by the cover of night to ask him some questions.

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Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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A Little Spring Cleaning at the Temple

Hope Community Church — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John records the second sign of Jesus, the cleansing of the temple.

The Gospel According to John John 2:13-25 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 12, 2006

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The First Sign: Vintage Wine from Plain Ol' Water

Hope Community Church — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus gives the first sign in the gospel of John, turning water into wine.

The Gospel According to John John 2:1-11 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 5, 2006

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Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth?

Hope Community Church — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In response to Nathaniel's skepticism about Jesus' Messianic identity, Jesus response with grace.

Questions for Consideration:

Where has God "ascended and descended" into your life?
Have you invited others to "come and see" those stones standing on edge?

The Gospel According to John John 1:43-51 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 26, 2006

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The First Disciples of Jesus

Hope Community Church — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jesus calls his first disciples.

The Gospel According to John John 1:35-42 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 19, 2006

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Look! The Lamb of God!

Hope Community Church — Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The solution to sin: The Lamb of God!

The Gospel According to John John 1:29-34 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 15, 2006

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I'm not Even Worthy to Untie His Sandals

Hope Community Church — Sun, 14 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The priests and levites ask John the Baptist who he is and they ask if he's...Elijah? How does John the Baptist respond and describe his own ministry?

The Gospel According to John John 1:19-28 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 8, 2006

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The Very First Christmas Present Ever

Hope Community Church — Sat, 13 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Gospel According to John John 1:18 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 11, 2005

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Move Over, Charleton Heston!

Hope Community Church — Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

If "the law was given through Moses" and "grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" then what is the purpose of the entire Old Testament? What purpose did Moses fulfill?

Application Question: Are you living life the very same as the people of Israel in the Old Testament or are you living your life by grace and truth?

The Gospel According to John John 1:16-17 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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Jesus Christ: The God-Incarnated, Tabernacling, Grace & Truth-filled Word!

Hope Community Church — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In an incredible act of love, Jesus—who is God—becomes a human and dwells with people. How does the rest of Scripture point to this event and understand its implications?

The Gospel According to John John 1:14-15 Chris Wachter

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 20, 2005

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Becoming a Child

Hope Community Church — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor the will of man, but of God."

How do we become children of God? What does it mean to receive Jesus?

The Gospel According to John John 1:12-13 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 6, 2005

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The World's Biggest Diss

Hope Community Church — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John writes that Jesus, God incarnate, was rejected by his own people. Who are his “own people”?

The Gospel According to John John 1:1-12 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 30, 2005

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It's Dark! Anybody got a Light?

Hope Community Church — Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John describes Jesus as THE “Light”. What does that mean?

The Gospel According to John John 1:4-9 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 23, 205

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Jesus was in Genesis 1:1?

Hope Community Church — Sun, 07 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

There are two claims that John makes in the introduction to his gospel:

Through Jesus, all things were made
Without him, nothing was made

What are the implications of Jesus being The Creator?

The Gospel According to John John 1:3 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 16, 2005

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In the Beginning Was the Word

Hope Community Church — Sat, 06 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

John begins his gospel by proclaiming the divinity of Jesus Christ, who was fully-divine and fully-human. This sermon gives a recap of how the church has grappled with this fact, and some alternative (and heretical) beliefs about Jesus' divinity have been dealt with.

The Gospel According to John John 1:1-2 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 9, 2005

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Why the Need for a Fourth Gospel?

Hope Community Church — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How do the four gospel accounts of the New Testament (i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John) work together to tell the story of Jesus? How does John's gospel differ from the other three gospel accounts (i.e. synoptic gospels)?

The Gospel According to John John 1:1-18 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 25, 2005

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Who is This John Guy Anyway?

Hope Community Church — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Who is John and why did he write this account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection?Paragraph Description

The Gospel According to John John 1:1-18 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 18, 2005

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Courage

Hope Community Church — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Acts 4:13 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 11, 2005

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Where is God When Tragedy Hits?

Hope Community Church — Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Acts 1:8 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 4, 2005

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Paul's Top 10 Things to Know About God

Hope Community Church — Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

God is Creator
God is Lord of All
God isn’t constrained by false ideas
God needs NOTHING
Needing nothing, yet he GIVES
He made ALL of us
God is completely sovereign
All of life is to revolve around God
God is involved within us for a reason
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Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Acts 17:24-27 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 28, 2005

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Suffering is PART of the Calling to Christ

Hope Community Church — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Acts 9:10-16 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 21, 2005

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Forgiveness

Hope Community Church — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Acts 26:12-23, Matthew 18:21-35 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 14, 2005

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How Jesus Responds to Those Desperate for Forgiveness

Hope Community Church — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Our Hearts on Fire: Six Qualities from Acts to Ignite Your Life Luke 7:36-50 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 7, 2005

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Paul's Defense Before Bernice & Agrippa

Hope Community Church — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul continues to defend himself legally before more rulers.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 25:23-26:32 Chris Wachter

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 26, 2005

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Paul Appeals to Caesar

Hope Community Church — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul, a Roman citizen, appeals his case to Caesar in Rome.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 25:1-22 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 19, 2005

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The Tale of Two Consciouses

Hope Community Church — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The religious leaders give testimony to Felix as to why Paul should be punished.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 24:1-21 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 12, 2005

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Paul Escapes

Hope Community Church — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A plot to murder Paul is uncovered and he is ushered away from Jerusalem.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 23:12-35 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 5, 2005

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Paul's Trial

Hope Community Church — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul is put on trial before both the religious council and Roman authorities.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 22:22-23:11 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 22, 2005

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Paul Arrested in the Temple

Hope Community Church — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

When Paul arrives in Jerusalem, he is, as expected, arrested.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 21:27-36 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 8, 2005

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Who's Leading This Thing?

Hope Community Church — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Who's actually leading this thing called "the church"?

Gospel Application

Be led of the Spirit
What is the Spirit leading you do do?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 21:1-26 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 1, 2005

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The Ephesian Elders

Hope Community Church — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul encourages the leader of the church in Ephesus before he departs to go to Jerusalem.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 20:13-28 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 24, 2005

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Eutychus Gets Raised from the Dead

Hope Community Church — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Eutychus gets raised from the dead after falling asleep in a window.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 20:1-12 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 17, 2005

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Paul in Ephesus

Hope Community Church — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The believers in Ephesus are explained the difference between John's baptism and the baptism of the Hoy Spirit.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 19:1-22 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 3, 2005

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Grassroots Level Leadership Development

Hope Community Church — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Why does Hope see an emphasis on leadership development as being in line with Scripture?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 18:18-28 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 20, 2005

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The Corinthian Church

Hope Community Church — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The church in Corinth is founded, even amidst persecution.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 18:1-17 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 13, 2005

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Mars Hill

Hope Community Church — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How can Paul's time in Athens & message at the Areopagus inform cultural engagement today?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 17:16-34 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 6, 2005

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The Pain of Sexual Immorality - Part 3: Healing & Victory from Sexual Immorality

Hope Community Church — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How do we move forward and experience healing in our sexual brokenness?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 15:28-29 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 27, 2005

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The Pain of Sexual Immorality - Part 2: Sex & Our Culture

Hope Community Church — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

What does our culture have to say about sex?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 15:28-29 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 20, 2005

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The Pain of Sexual Immorality - Part 1: What's the Whole Sex Thing About Anyway?

Hope Community Church — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

There are six things about sex we can learn from this text:

Sexuality is a gift from God
We were created for loving relationships
Sexuality is ultimately about intimacy
God made sex to be part of a permanent, all-embracing relationship (marriage)
God wants us to experience sex without shame
Sex isn’t just a “thing” we do

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 15:28-29 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 13, 2005

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Thessalonica & Berea

Hope Community Church — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A mob ensues after Paul & Silas preach the gospel in Thessalonica.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 17:1-5 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 6, 2005

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The Church in Macedonia

Hope Community Church — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The church in Macedonia grows even through imprisonment & suffering.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 16:11-40 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 30, 2005

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God is Bigger Than Our Mistakes

Hope Community Church — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A simple message, God is bigger than our mistakes.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 16:1-10 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 23, 2004

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The Dream Team Breaks Up

Hope Community Church — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

After an extended missionary journey together, Paul & Barnabas separate after a disagreement.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 15:36-41 Speaker

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 16, 2005

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The Letter That Changed the World

Hope Community Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A letter is written by the Jerusalem Council that the Gentiles are not obligated to become Jewish in order to become Christians.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 15:1-21 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 9, 2005

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He Rules the World With Truth & Grace

Hope Community Church — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The last in a series examining the hymn “Joy to the World”.

Joy to the World Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 26, 2004

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No More Let Sin & Sorrows Grow

Hope Community Church — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The third in a series examining the hymn “Joy to the World”.

Joy to the World Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 19, 2004

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Let Earth Receive Her King

Hope Community Church — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The second in a series examining the hymn "Joy to the World".

Joy to the World Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 12, 2004

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Joy to the World, The Lord is Come

Hope Community Church — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The first in a Christmas series examining the old Christmas hymn, "Joy to the World".

Joy to the World Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 4, 2004

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The Value of Discipleship: Passing the Baton to Future Leaders

Hope Community Church — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Why Hope believes in the training-up and commissioning of future leaders.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 14:21-28 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 28, 2004

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Turn from Worthless Idols

Hope Community Church — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul & Barnabas encourage the people of Lystra to turn away from worthless idols and believe in God.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 14:8-20 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 21, 2004

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Iconium

Hope Community Church — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul & Barnabas visit Iconium and a great number of Jews & Greeks believe, but others become "poisonous" against them and force Paul & Barnabas to flee.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 14:1-7 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 14, 2004

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Relevance & Reverence

Hope Community Church — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paul & Barnabas engage the local culture in an evangelization effort.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 13:13-52 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 7, 2004

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Barnabas & Saul Set Apart

Hope Community Church — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The Holy Spirit asks the church in Antioch to set apart Barnabas & Saul for the work he has called them to.

What does it mean to be called to the Spirit today? Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 13:1-13 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 31, 2004

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Pride Comes Before a Fall

Hope Community Church — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Herod is struck down with sickness and death after not having given God glory.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 12:19-25 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 24, 2004

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Peter is Rescued

Hope Community Church — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Peter is rescued from prison miraculously and rejoins the church.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 12:5-19 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 17, 2004

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What About James?

Hope Community Church — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

James is killed and Peter is imprisoned after Herod brings persecution against the church.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 12:1-4 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 10, 2004

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Peter's Vision - Part 3

Hope Community Church — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Peter returns to the church in Jerusalem and gives a report about his vision and his visit to Cornelius. The news? The good news is for the Gentiles as well!

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 11:1-18 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 26, 2004

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Peter's Vision - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Peter visits Cornelius and invites him into the fold of believers as an equal.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 10:23-48 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 19, 2004

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Peter's Vision - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Peter has a vision that motivates him to visit a centurion named Cornelius.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 10:1-23 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 12, 2004

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God is Amazing!

Hope Community Church — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

More healings occur and a woman is brought back to life. The result? People worship God.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 9:32-43 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on September 5, 2004

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But Barnabas Took Paul In

Hope Community Church — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

There's a lot of reason for the believers to doubt the conversion of Saul, a previous persecutor of the church...but Barnabas takes him in.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 9:19-31 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 29, 2004

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The Damascus Road

Hope Community Church — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Saul, a persecutor of the church and a deeply religious man, encounters Jesus on his way to Damascus.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 9:1-22 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 15 25, 2004

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Look, Water! Why Shouldn't I be Baptized?

Hope Community Church — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A look at how two lives intersected, and changed each of them forever!

Gospel Application What is the Spirit asking me to do today?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 8:26-40 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 8, 2004

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What Does it Mean to "Receive" the Holy Spirit?

Hope Community Church — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

After Stephen’s death, there is a scattering of the followers of Jesus. Some of the believers end up in Samaria, and Peter & John are sent to them in order that they might receive the Holy Spirit. What's going on in this account?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 8:9-25 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on August 1, 2004

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The Danger of Playing Games With God

Hope Community Church — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

A man named Simon appears to follow God, and does all the right things, but he is exposed as being unwilling to truly give his heart to God.Paragraph Description

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 8:9-25 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 25, 2004

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It's Always Darker Before a Breakthrough

Hope Community Church — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Paragraph DescriptioFour truths to get you through the darkness of life:

God never wastes pain
Godly people recognize truth #1, yet mourn
It usually gets darker before it gets lighter
God loves to bring joy out of troublen

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 8:1-8 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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Stephen: The Man With the Face of an Angel - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Four Parts of Stephen’s Defense:

Laying the foundation: Acts 7:1-19
Rejecting Moses and the Law: Acts 7:20-43
Rejecting God’s Temple: Acts 7:44-50
The Old Switcheroo!: Acts 7:51-53

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Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 11, 2004

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Stephen: The Man With the Face of an Angel - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Who is this Stephen guy and why do people want to get rid of him?Paragraph Description

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 6:8-15 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on July 4, 2004

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The Art of Delegation

Hope Community Church — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Seven are chosen and commissioned to do work within the church so the apostles can more fully devote themselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 6:1-7 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on June 6, 2004

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The Wonderful, Treacherous Heart

Hope Community Church — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Stan Oawster shares about the wonderful, treacherous heart.

Acts: The Church on Fire Proverbs 4:23-27 Speaker

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 16, 2004

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An Incredible Way to Do Church Growth

Hope Community Church — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

How did the first church continue to follow Jesus’ teaching about spreading the word?

They continued to meet and practice personal holiness
They allowed the church to be a place where the power of God was evident
They were persecuted
They were stubbornly obedient to Jesus!
The knew that it was about God’s glory and not about them

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 5:12-42 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 30, 2004

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Why No One Names Their Kids "Ananias" or "Saphira"

Hope Community Church — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Two members of the early church lie to the Holy Spirit and, as a consequence, are punished. What affect does this have on the early church and what does this event say about the Holy Spirit and, ultimately, God?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 4:32-5:11 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 23, 2004

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God Glorifying Prayer

Hope Community Church — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

How does the believers prayer for boldness inspire our own prayers today?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 4:23-31 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 9, 2004

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How to Reject Jesus

Hope Community Church — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The religious leaders disbelieve even when in spite of miraculous signs & wonders and testimony from Peter & John.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 4:1-22 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on May 2, 2004

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Fearing God

Hope Community Church — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Meet three different groups of people and how they respond to the message of Jesus given to them by Peter and John in the aftermath of the healing of the lame beggar.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 4:1-22 Chris Wachter

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 25, 2004

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A Miracle for a Purpose

Hope Community Church — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

This miraculous healing of a lame beggar, is not random. What is the purpose of it in this story?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 3 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on April 18, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 6: If God Owns Everything, How Much of it Should I Keep?

Hope Community Church — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

As Christians, we understand that all of our possessions and money ultimately belong to God, not us. How does this understanding practically impact us?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 28, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 5: A Biblical Understanding of Money and Stuff

Hope Community Church — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

In this sermon, we take a look at a biblical theology of money and possessions.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 21, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 4: Everyone Was Filled with Awe

Hope Community Church — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the apostles do many signs and wonders that inspire faith in Jesus.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Speaker

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on March 14, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 3: The Fellowship

Hope Community Church — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The early Christian church are said in this passage to have "all things in common." How can this inspire us today?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 29, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 1: The Motivation to Follow Jesus

Hope Community Church — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Okay, so I’ve become a Christian…now what? If you are saved by faith, then why do anything at all?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Speaker

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 8, 2004

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The Transformed Life - Part 2: Changed by the Apostles Teaching

Hope Community Church — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The believers in the early church devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and were transformed by it. How can we be transformed by the teaching of the Word of God today?

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:42-47 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 15, 2004

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The First Christian Sermon

Hope Community Church — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

After the arrival of the Holy Spirit, Peter delivers a sermon to a diverse and curious crowd.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:14-41 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on February 1, 2004

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There Came from Heaven

Hope Community Church — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The arrival of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 2:1-13 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 25, 2004

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The First Shall Be Last

Hope Community Church — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Acts: The Church on Fire Matthew 20:20-28 Cor Chmieleski

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 11, 2004

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Foxholes and the Early Church

Hope Community Church — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The church experiences persecution quickly after the ascension of Jesus. In this new reality, they replace Judas, the betrayer, with Matthias.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:12-26 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 18, 2004

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The Incarnation and the Ascension of Jesus

Hope Community Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

In this sermon, we'll cover the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ and what it all means for the believers in the book of Acts, and us today.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:9-11 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 21, 2003

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A New Year's Message

Hope Community Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

A New Year's Message from Steve Treichler.

Acts: The Church on Fire Colossians 3:15-17 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on January 4, 2004

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Power for a Purpose - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The disciples struggle to understand Jesus purpose for them.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:6-8 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on December 7, 2003.

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Power for a Purpose - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The disciples struggle to understand Jesus purpose for them.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:6-8 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 23, 2003.

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Waiting...For Something BIG!

Hope Community Church — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Before Jesus ascends into heaven, he tells the disciples to wait for something big...the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:1-5 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 16, 2003

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Meet the Main Character of the Book of Acts!

Hope Community Church — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Though the book of Acts contains many different human characters, the main character is actually the Holy Spirit.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:1-2 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 9, 2003

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Meet the Simple People Who Changed the World - Part 2

Hope Community Church — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The book of Acts follows the story of the founding and expansion of the early church through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this first of two sermons, we’ll look at who the people through whom the Spirit worked.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:1-2 Steve Treichler

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on November 2, 2003.

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Meet the Simple People Who Rocked the World - Part 1

Hope Community Church — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The book of Acts follows the story of the founding and expansion of the early church through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this first of two sermons, we'll look at who the people through whom the Spirit worked.

Acts: The Church on Fire Acts 1:1-2 Steve Treichler Hope Community Church

Sermon originally given at Hope Community Church on October 26, 2003

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