Hope Community Church Helensburgh Sermons
By Hope Community Church
Hope Community Church Helensburgh SermonsJan 29, 2024
Ecclesiastes 3 - Life Under the Sun
Join us in our series in the book of Ecclesiastes. It' a book with a challenging, but ultimately hopeful, message for us. This week join us in thinking about time and how we experience it through the beautiful words of Ecclesiastes 3.
Listen in and hear what the Bible has to teach us today. It's as relevant today as it was when it was written over 2000 years ago.
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Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:26 - The Pursuit of Happiness
Join us in our series in the book of Ecclesiastes. It' a book with a challenging, but ultimately hopeful, message for us. This week see the many things that can be tried to find happiness and meaning in life and how none of them quite work. But, see that there is hope for us today.
Listen in and hear what the Bible has to teach us today. It's as relevant today as it was when it was written over 2000 years ago.
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 - All Is Vanity Under the Sun
Join us in our new series in the book of Ecclesiastes. It' a book with a challenging, but ultimately hopeful, message for us.
Listen in and hear what the Bible has to teach us today. It's as relevant today as it was when it was written over 2000 years ago.
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Galatians 5:25-6:10 - Real Spirituality
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
As Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit, and sowing to the Spirit he shows us what it really is to be "spiritual". Being spiritual is about loving people and this is the way that we live out the gospel. Listen to hear what it means today for Christians and non-Christians.
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Galatians 5:16-26 - Fighting For Freedom
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
This part of Galatians is best known for the "Fruit of the Spirit". But Paul isn't just talking about them but about them in opposition to the works of the flesh. We are way war within ourselves and Paul's message is to keep in step with the Spirit, to stay in freedom. It's a challenging passage but one that we all need to hear.
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Galatians 5:13-15 - True Freedom
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Freedom to most people is doing whatever we want. But Paul has a much better idea of what true freedom is - freedom to love others, freedom to love our neighbours as ourselves. Listen to find out what Galatians says about freedom.
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Galatians 5:1-12 - Stand Firm In Freedom
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Freedom is what Jesus has given his people and it's something we must never move away from. Find out a little bit more about this freedom as we resume our series in Galatians.
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Galatians 4:21-31 - History of the Gospel
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Here, Paul speaks about a lot of the same things he has emphasised through the letter, drawing deeply from the Old Testament showing what God has done for people.
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Galatians 4:8-20 - Until Christ Is Formed In You
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Here, Paul speaks about is concern for the Galatians and how he wants them to be more like Jesus.
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Galatians 3:25-4:7 - Slaves to Sons
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Every believer in Jesus can call themselves a child of God. Listen to our message from the Bible to hear how that happens and what it means for you.
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Galatians 3:15-25 - Law and Promise
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
How do we live? How does God interact with us? Do we simply keep the law to be accepted or are we accepted by God in his grace? Paul answers that question arguing that we are saved by God's promises, not by our own perfection.
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Galatians 3:1-14 - Faith and the Cross
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Join us for this message about faith and the Cross of Christ. Christianity is known for the Cross of Christ where he was crucified. Explore a little bit of what that means for us today and why we place our faith in this.
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Galatians 2:15-21 - Crucified with Christ
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Every Christian has died. Paul makes the shocking claim that he has been crucified with Christ - the old has been done away with and something new has been born through faith in Jesus. Listen to find out what this passage means.
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Galatians 2:11-16 - Justification
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
What does an argument between 2 church leaders teach us about the gospel. Paul writes to the Galatians and shows that Christians are people who are saved by faith and that needs to be lived out in everyday life.
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Galatians 2:1-10 - One Gospel
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Can there be more than one gospel? Paul's very clear - the gospel that he shared is the only way to be saved. Listen to find out what he says and what it means today.
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Galatians 1:11-24 - Gospel Origins
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Where does the gospel come from? What difference does it make in our lives? As Paul tells some of his own story to the Galatians he shows us the answer to both these questions.
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Galatians 1:6-10 - Drifting from the Gospel
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
Join us this week as we see how Paul is astonished by the Christians in Galatia and how quickly they've turned away from the gospel. Are we any different today?
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Galatians 1:1-5 - Gospel Grace , Peace and Giving
Join us as we begin a new series looking at Galatians.
Galatians is a letter that's all about the gospel, the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and protecting that truth.
As the apostle Paul begins his letter he sets the tone of what he's going to talk about to the Galatians - there's challenge but also the wonderful comforting truths that the good news about Jesus meant for them 2000 years ago, and means for us today. Listen to begin a journey through this letter and delving into the great truths of the gospel.
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Unity and the Church
Our talk this week is from Romans 15:1-7. In this part of the Bible Paul gives a wonderful but challenging manifesto for the church to be united and like Jesus as a community.
In response to the gospel, the good of others should be a central part of the lives of followers of Jesus. Listen to find out what Paul said and what it means for you and me.
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The Story of the World - New Heavens and New Earth
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
As we finish our series looking at the story of the world we see the bright future that the whole world has - a new heavens and a new earth as described in Revelation 21. Listen to see the hope that Jesus brings for the future.
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The Story of the World - Living in Creation
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
What does creation mean since the death and resurrection of Jesus? What relevance does it have and what does Jesus have to say about it? Listen to find out.
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The Story of the World - Why the Resurrection Matters
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
The Resurrection of Jesus is one of the most important parts of the Bible, without it there's no Christianity. Listen to find out why it matters so much to us today.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Story of the World - The King Is Dead
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see Jesus going to the cross and paying the ultimate price. Why did he do it? For people like us. Listen to find out more.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Story of the World - the King Has Come
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see Jesus beginning his work to rescue people. Listen to find out what happens and what it means for you.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The King Is Coming
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see the beginning of the Christmas story from Luke's gospel. Listen to find out more about Jesus and what he means for us today.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Story of Our World - Exile
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see God's people in exile. How do people live in exile and what does it have to do with Scotland in 2022. Listen and find out.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
Kings and Failures
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see how no king can do what God can do. The history of Israel and its kings is one of failure. Where is hope to come from?
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
Remembrance Sunday - A New Peace
For Remembrance Sunday we're looking at the hope of peace that can only come through Jesus. Listen and find out about what God offers everyone who follows Him. The passage is Micah 4:1-8.
Hope Community Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am in the Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre.
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The Story of the World - People and Promises
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this episode we see God intervening in Abraham's life and choosing him and his descendants to be God's own special people. He promises great things to them. Listen to see what it meant then, and for us today.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Story of the World - The Image of God
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of the world and us.
In this second episode we're looking at the pinnacle of god's creation - humanity. Listen and see what the Bible says it means to be a human being and made in the image of God and how that makes sense of us and the world around us.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Story of the World - Creation
The Bible tells one big story that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago. Join us as we look through this story and see who God is, who we are, and how this story makes the most sense of our world and us.
In this first episode of the series we're looking at creation and seeing why this world that we live in matters to God and should matter to us.
Look out for more sermons from this series every week and find out more about our church at hopehelensburgh.org.
The Parable of the Wedding Feast - Humility
Humility is one of the defining features of the Christian faith. Sadly it seems to be lacking in a lot of places, including the church. Listen to this week's sermon and hear what Jesus teaches about humility.
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Peter Meets Jesus
What happens when we fail? Peter failed when he denied Jesus but Jesus is a God who is gracious and restores failures like Peter, and all of us. Listen to see what Jesus does for Peter, and for anyone who comes to him.
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The Disciples and Thomas Meet Jesus
Only Jesus can bring true peace as the disciples discover in John 20 as they meet the resurrected Jesus. Thomas doubts but his doubts turn to faith as he meets Jesus. Listen and see what it means for you today.
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Mary Magdalene Meets Jesus
Listen and hear about Mary Magdalene meeting Jesus on Resurrection Sunday, and finding out he really is everything he claimed to be. Find out more at hopehelensburgh.org
Pilate Meets Jesus
Who do you think Jesus is? That's the question that Pilate must answer as he meets Jesus. Jesus claims to be the king, the crowds say he's not. Who will Pilate listen to? Listen to find out and see that truth and power lie with Jesus.
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Acts 3: Kevin Thumpston - 19th June
Sunday's talk was given by our friend Kevin Thumpston. Kevin is the pastor of Watershed Fellowship in Lexington, South Carolina. Join us every Sunday at Hope Community Church. Details of when and where we meet can be found at hopehelensburgh.org
Meeting Jesus: A Man Born Blind Meets Jesus from John 9 - 12th June
Jesus worked some amazing miracles and one of the most amazing was the man born blind. Listen to find out what it's all about and why it matters.
Meeting Jesus: Crowds Meet Jesus from John 6 - 5th June
In this talk we see Jesus interacting with a large crowd who meet Jesus who offers real satisfaction in all of life and beyond. Listen to find out more. If you'd like to know more about our church or visit us then go to hopehelensburgh.org.
Jesus Meets Mourning Sisters
What does Jesus have to say to us in the most profound grief - the grief of death? In John 11 Jesus meets 2 mourning sisters, Mary and Martha who have lost their brother Lazarus. Jesus shows his compassion and that he is the one who gives us hope, even when it comes to death. Listen to hear how.
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Meeting Jesus: A Sick Man Meets Jesus from John 5:1-18 - 29th May
This talk comes from our series on "Meeting Jesus". In today's story a sick man meets Jesus. Listen to find out what happens and what it means for us today.