The First Impression Ministry is dedicated to welcoming guests and visitors; engaging to share the love of Christ and create a safe space. The ministry also includes a strategy for getting guest’s information to continually connect back. Watch the video to learn the key elements and best practices of a First Impressions Ministry. Church Hacks … Continue reading "Church Hacks 002 | What is First Impression Ministry?" Read the article
We are excited to introduce a new Church Hack series! In these short videos, we will outline ministry concepts, as well as provide tips and tools for implementation in your congregation. The videos in the next few Equipper issues will focus on the Hope Venue’s Integration Ministry. Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry? Watch … Continue reading "Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry?" Read the article
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 1:4-20; Ps. 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 Sermon by Ted Johnston (From Mark 13:1-37, drawing on commentary from New Bible Commentary and Bible Knowledge Commentary) The Little Apocalypse Introduction In our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we come to chapter 13, a passage often called “The Little Apocalypse.” Here Jesus … Continue reading "Sermon for November 18, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Ps. 34:1-8, 19-22; Heb. 7:223-28; Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from Hebrews 7, Job 42, Mark 10 and Psalm 34, drawing from The Expositor's Bible Commentary) Marvelous and Wonderful! Introduction Remember the old hymn, My Savior’s Love? The refrain goes like this: O how marvelous! O how wonderful! And … Continue reading "Sermon for October 28, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Isa. 53:4-12; Ps. 91:9-16; Heb. 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Isaiah 53 Jesus: The Suffering Servant Introduction Though most Christians know that the New Testament is all about Jesus, fewer are aware of the prominent place Jesus has in the Old Testament. We see that place in our reading today … Continue reading "Sermon for October 21, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Job 23:1-8, 16-17; Ps. 90:12-17; Heb. 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Sermon by Ted Johnston (From Mark 9-10, drawing on commentary from New Bible Commentary, Bible Knowledge Commentary, and Mark for Everyone by N.T. Wright) The High Cost of the Kingdom Introduction Today’s reading in Mark 10:17-31 falls within a section that spans Mark 9:14-10:52. … Continue reading "Sermon for October 14, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Gen. 2:18-24; Ps. 8; Heb. 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Sermon by Lance McKinnon (from Hebrews 1:1-4) No Comparison In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir … Continue reading "Sermon for October 7, 2018" Read the article
