HopeCommunityChurch

Hope Community Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America. Our mission is to know Christ and make Him known for the glory of God.

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James wrote a letter to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem Council to the Gentile believers in Antioch. It will prove encouraging and pave the way for missions in the future. Listen to "A Welcome Message" from Acts 15:22-35.

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The apostles and elders of the Jerusalem Council confirmed that salvation is by grace through faith without works for Gentiles and Jews alike. Listen to "Peace and Purity" from Acts 15:6-21 at the link below.

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When some began teaching that the Gentiles must be circumcised before they could be saved, Paul and Barnabas went to Jerusalem to contend for the truth. Listen to "The Sufficiency of Jesus' Death" from Acts 15:1-5 at the link below:

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After being stoned and left for dead, Paul and Barnabas continued preaching and encouraging the young churches before returning to Antioch. Listen to "A Cross Shaped Ministry" from Acts 14:19-28. Hear how God works through suffering for His glory.

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Paul and Barnabas made their way to Iconium and Lystra preaching the Gospel in both cities. Heated opposition resulted in Paul being stoned and left for dead. Still, people trusted Christ. Listen to "A Dangerous Calling" from Acts 14:1-20.

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Opposition against Paul did not prevent a great work of the Holy Spirit. Many were saved before Paul and Barnabas moved from Antioch. Listen to "Sovereign Grace and Righteous Judgment" from Acts 13:46-52.

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Paul's sermon at Antioch was met with a mixture of "Reception and Rejection." Where the Holy Spirit is at work, we can be certain that Satan will be opposed. Listen to the latest message from Hope and Acts 13:42-45.

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Paul's sermon at the synagogue in Antioch focused on Jesus' death and resurrection and was the text for our Easter message at Hope: "God's Message of Salvation," from Acts 13:26-41:

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Paul and Barnabas made their way from Cypress to Antioch after Mark left them. In Acts 13:13-25, Paul lays a foundation for the Gospel from the Patriarchs to John the Baptist. Listen to "One Sabbath in Antioch" at the link below.

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Paul's first stop on the first mission to Cypras would be anything but easy when he is opposed by Elymas the false prophet. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in "Saving Grace and Severe Mercy" in Acts 13:4-12.

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Acts 13:1-5 marks "The First Step Toward the End of the Earth" as the church in Antioch is prompted by the Holy Spirit to set apart Barnabas and Saul for the mission to the Gentiles. Click the link below to listen to this latest message from Hope.

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An angel delivered Peter from prison and execution. Peter went to the people who had been praying for his release but initially refused to believe he was free! God even answers feeble prayers. Listen to "From the Shadow of Death" from Acts 12:6-27.

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The church's prayer vigil when Peter was to be executed is a simple and clear model for the church today. Listen to "Urgency and Fervency in Prayer" from Acts 12:5, the latest message from Hope Community Church.

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"The Mystery of God's Sovereignty" is seen in Acts 11:27-12:5 when He warns of a future famine, then James is beheaded and Peter is delivered from prison. Why does He act in different ways in different situations. Hear more about this at the link below:

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When many Gentiles in Antioch trusted Christ, the church sent Barnabas there and he recruited Saul so that the church continued to grow (Acts 11:19-26). This was a "Preview of Great Things to Come" in anticipation of Saul's missionary journeys.

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As Peter was preaching a clear Gospel message to Cornelius and his Gentile friends, the Holy Spirit acted in "A Gracious, Divine Intervention" to open their hearts for salvation. Listen to our latest message from Hope from Acts 10:34-48 at the link below:

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Both Peter and Cornelius knew that God would be at work in their meeting. Do we gather for worship with "Great Expectations" to hear from God in His Word? We should! Listen to the latest message from Hope in Acts 10:23b-33.

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As Joseph and Mary brought Jesus into the temple, Simeon approached them and took Jesus into his arms. His words confirmed Jesus as the Messiah and pointed to His death on the cross. Listen to "The Gospel According to Simeon" from Luke 2:21-35.

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Peter's vision opened his eyes to what the Lord had promised Abraham and what He had been preparing Peter to do - carry the Gospel to the Gentiles. "Long Preparation for a New Direction" from Acts 10:9-23a is our latest message from Hope.

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Cornelius was a Roman centurion who feared God, but something was missing from his life. An angel instructed this "Incomplete Convert" to send for the apostle Peter for help. Click below to hear our most recent message from Acts 10:1-8:

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