Hope Alliance Nazareth Pastor Jim Entwistle

Pastor Jim discusses how true disciples of Jesus will face resistance from a world opposed to His ways, emphasizing the need to prioritize allegiance to the kingdom of God over worldly values such as politics and cultural expectations. He highlights the challenges this misalignment can cause, including hatred and opposition, and stresses the importance of community support and intimate connection with God. Jim explains that the world's ignorance of God leads to hurt and opposition but emphasi...

Pastor Jim examines John 15 of Jesus' analogy of himself as the true vine, stressing the significance of bearing fruit to glorify God. This fruit represents sincere and enduring worship and love for God and others. Jim contextualizes the discussion within Israel's historical failure to produce good fruit, portraying Jesus as the true Israel and urging his disciples to spread worship globally by maintaining their connection to him. He underscores the necessity of remaining rooted in Jesus to y...

In his discussion of John 14, Jim highlights Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit. "The Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus who empowers us to love and obey Jesus." He elaborates on the significance of having the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers and its impact on their relationship with Jesus, emphasizing the Spirit's role in empowering obedience through love. Jim underscores how the Spirit teaches truth, reminds believers of Jesus' words, and guides them daily, stressing the importan...

In a discussion of Jesus's farewell discourse from John 14, Pastor Jim underscores the theme of destination, with Jesus heading to his father's house and full unity with God, while urging the disciples to remain as empowered witnesses on a journey toward increasing glory. He stresses that the journey with Jesus entails more than just reaching heaven eventually, but also involves being empowered witnesses on earth. Key points include Jesus as the exclusive pathway to the Father, the significan...

Pastor Jim examines the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Peter, particularly focusing on Peter's impulsive nature and his denial of Jesus. The narrative emphasizes Jesus' restoration of Peter despite his denials, highlighting the themes of repentance and forgiveness. Jim discusses how Jesus addresses Peter's denial, gradually reinstating his leadership and refocusing him, ultimately calling him to affirm his love three times. The story illustrates forgiven...

Pastor Jim explores the theme of doubt and belief through the lens of Thomas in John 20, acknowledging doubt as a common experience among disciples and people of faith. By examining Thomas's encounter with Jesus, Jim underscores the significance of transitioning from doubt to belief. He emphasizes the role of doubt and community in the faith journey, highlighting how Jesus met Thomas in his doubt and the importance of supportive communities in strengthening belief. Jim encourages engaging in ...