Living Hope Church Podcast

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Listen to sermons from Pastor Phil Steiger and others from Living Hope Church in Colorado Springs.

  1. Romans 12:14-21

    4 days ago

    Romans 12:14-21

    When opposition comes, the natural response is to defend ourselves, go silent, or conform. But Romans 12 calls Christians to something far more radical: to bless those who persecute them. This is not a strategy for changing others' behavior. It is a call to obedience rooted in a transformed mind. Christians are not called to be conquerors by force, but by faithfulness. We bless instead of conforming, bless instead of hating, and bless instead of going silent. The ultimate example is Christ Himself, who from the cross asked the Father to forgive those who crucified Him. As our minds are renewed, our responses begin to look less like the world and more like Him.

    41 min
  2. Romans 12:9-13c

    21 Jun

    Romans 12:9-13c

    Life is often more than we can handle alone, but Romans 12 offers a practical and powerful path through tribulation rooted in Christ. Patience in tribulation is not passive resignation. It is the active choice to let Christ go first, sitting down underneath His sovereignty rather than running ahead in anxiety or fear. Joy and hope are not the same as happiness. They are deeper realities anchored in the unchanging character of God. Prayer is not a religious formality but a constant, natural conversation with God that sustains the soul through difficulty. And the body of Christ is not optional. It is one of the primary ways God provides for His people in hard times. Trials are not wasted in the life of a believer. In Christ, they produce endurance, hope, and ultimately joy.

    36 min
  3. Romans 12:9-13b

    14 Jun

    Romans 12:9-13b

    Paul's instructions in Romans 12:9-13 call Christians to embrace a radically different way of living centered on genuine love within the church family. When we become new creations in Christ, we're called to love one another with brotherly affection, moving beyond self-protection to sacrificial service. This means taking the lead in showing honor to others, serving the Lord with fervent zeal, and caring deeply for each other's spiritual well-being. Unlike the world's emphasis on self-interest, Christ calls us to consider others more important than ourselves, creating a spiritual family bound together by divine love rather than blood relations.

    42 min
  4. Romans 12:9-13a

    7 Jun

    Romans 12:9-13a

    Following Jesus requires a complete transformation in how we live, not just what we believe. Romans 12:9 commands us to let love be genuine, abhor what is evil, and hold fast to what is good - three interconnected principles that define authentic Christian love. True love isn't defined by culture or emotions, but by God's character as revealed in Scripture. We must hate evil because it destroys what God created as good, while simultaneously embracing what aligns with His will. This transformation happens as we saturate ourselves in God's Word, allowing it to renew our minds and shape our responses to life's challenges.

    42 min
  5. Romans 12:3-8c

    31 May

    Romans 12:3-8c

    God has designed the church to grow together into Christ's image through spiritual gifts. The gifts of exhortation, generous giving, leadership, and mercy work together to build up the body of Christ. Exhortation involves coming alongside others with biblical encouragement, while generous giving means contributing with open hearts for God's kingdom. Biblical leadership focuses on serving others for God's glory rather than personal gain. Showing mercy with cheerfulness reflects God's character while pointing others toward truth and transformation.

    46 min
  6. Romans 12:3-8b

    24 May

    Romans 12:3-8b

    God gives every believer spiritual gifts to serve Him and build up the church. These aren't natural talents, but specific abilities from the Holy Spirit designed to advance God's kingdom. Key gifts include prophecy (speaking God's mind into situations), service (meeting needs as Christ's hands and feet), and teaching (building up believers in truth). Our gifts don't make us more important - they make others more important as we serve the body of Christ. God intends no spectators in His church; every believer is called to move from observer to active participant in kingdom work.

    52 min
  7. Romans 12:3-8a

    17 May

    Romans 12:3-8a

    God gives specific gifts to every believer to build up the church and spread the gospel. Paul emphasizes that before we can effectively use our spiritual gifts, we must approach them with humility rather than pride. Christian humility means thinking of ourselves less, not thinking less of ourselves. This enables us to trust God more deeply and allows the body of Christ to function properly. We should measure our gifts according to our faith in God, not human standards. The church needs both diversity of gifts and unity in Christ, with every role being necessary for a healthy body. Through spiritual gifts, believers become active participants in God's kingdom work on earth.

    41 min
  8. Romans 12:1-2

    10 May

    Romans 12:1-2

    The Christian life requires moving from belief to behavior through genuine transformation. Paul teaches in Romans 12:1-2 that we must present our bodies as living sacrifices and renew our minds to avoid being conformed to worldly patterns. True transformation happens through spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible reading, fasting, and solitude that position us for the Holy Spirit's work. Rather than trying to change ourselves, we create space for God to transform us from the inside out. This process involves deliberately choosing what shapes our thinking and testing God's will to discover it is good, acceptable, and perfect.

    51 min
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Listen to sermons from Pastor Phil Steiger and others from Living Hope Church in Colorado Springs.

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  • Creator
    Living Hope Church
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    405
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Living Hope Church
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    Living Hope Church Podcast