Living Hope Missionary Church

What If

A New Land

Today Max Felger looks at the book of Ruth to glean lessons as we look back at 2021, "what if?"  As we look back at 2021, were were influenced by circumstances, choices, consequences, and our intentions.

PEACE: Recognizing God’s Presence Among Us

True peace that passes all understanding is available to each of us when we recognize God’s presence among us. We miss the true peace of Christmas when we become: too engaged, too enthralled, too upset, too nervous, and too busy trying to fix things our own way.
Pastor Alan Stover
Matthew 1:18-25

JOY

When we speak of joy at Christmas time, it means different things to different people. Christmas brings glee, nostalgia, and excitement into the hearts of some who would describe this experience as joy. For many others, joy feels hard to reach as the Christmas season triggers reminders of loved ones lost, difficulties meeting obligations, or deep personal feelings of isolation and loneliness. For everyone, there is a light in the darkness and the darkness will not overcome it.
Pastor Alan Stover
Isaiah 12:1-3

LOVE

Christmas is a season when God reaches into lives with perfect love. While sitting on the stump of despair, a shoot comes up. The love of Jesus is expressed through mercy and grace. The constant love of God restores us with a Living Hope.
Reading Assignment: Isaiah 53 “Do you know God’s love, the Messiah, Jesus?”
Pastor Alan Stover
Isaiah 11:1-10

HOPE

Our HOPE is for a new age to come. The new age will be characterized by the complete rule of God, Holy angels in our midst, authentic worship, forgiveness realized, mutual support, perfect health, blessing between nature and humankind, and eternal life.
Pastor Alan Stover
Matthew 24:36-44

God Wills Thankfulness

Today’s scripture challenges us to be thankful in all circumstances. We know that not all things in life will be pleasant, but all things will work together for good for those who love Him. We will examine three things that we can all thank God for.
Pastor Alan Stover
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

God Wills Salvation, a Living Hope

It is God’s will that all people be born again – be saved from guilt, sin, and death. God made salvation possible by sending Jesus to accomplish the work of salvation for us. God desires for us to live each day with a Living Hope that never ends!
Pastor Alan Stover
John 3:16 & 1 Peter 1:3

God Wills Righteousne

Holiness is God’s majestic presence within a place, upon a thing, or within the fulness of a person. When Holiness is present, righteousness reigns. There is a spiritual growth process described in the Bible and expounded upon by our Christian forefathers to help us realize how God wills righteousness for each one of us.
Pastor Alan Stover
1 Thessalonians 4:1-4

God’s Will for Your Location

We start this message by considering 5 signs that may reveal you are not living under Divine Guidance, and you may not know God’s Will for Your Life. Today’s message reflects on God’s Will for our thinking and doing.
For words of assurance, consider these verses: Romans 8:37-39; 1 Corinthians 15:57-58; Revelation 2:7.
Pastor Alan Stover
Jeremiah 29:11-13