Hope Church Podcast

Hope Church

Hope Church is a missional church whose purpose is to impact the community of Cleburne with the love of Christ. Hope Church’s goal is to build the Kingdom of God one person at a time.

  1. 2d ago

    Do Not Fear, Only Believe (Luke 8:40-56)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reached a place where you’ve done everything you know to do? You’ve prayed. You’ve waited. You’ve tried to fix it. And still, nothing is changing. In Luke 8, we meet two people who have reached that place of desperation. Jairus is a respected synagogue leader whose twelve-year-old daughter is dying. An unnamed woman has been suffering for twelve years and has exhausted every option she knows. Their stories are different, but they come to the same conclusion: “I need Jesus.” As Jesus encounters both of them, we see His authority over sickness, suffering, and even death. Jairus is told that his daughter has died, but Jesus responds with a powerful command: “Do not fear; only believe.” This message reminds us that faith doesn’t deny bad news—it refuses to let bad news have the final word. Faith doesn’t mean knowing exactly what Jesus will do; it means knowing who Jesus is and trusting Him even when circumstances get worse. In this sermon, we’ll discover that: Desperation can drive us to Jesus.Faith pushes through, even when the answer seems impossible.Faith doesn’t quit when bad news arrives.When Jesus speaks, even death listens.Jesus is Lord over every category of brokenness. Sickness, suffering, grief, and even death do not get the final word—Jesus does. If you’ve reached the end of yourself, this message is a reminder that you’ve found the perfect place to reach for Jesus. Do not fear. Only believe. Support the show

  2. Aug 26

    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 21

    Send us Fan Mail Divorce is one of those topics that’s easy to talk about—until it becomes personal. Behind the word are real marriages, families, children, betrayal, disappointment, abuse, regret, and pain. So what does the Bible actually say about divorce? In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we take an honest and compassionate look at what Scripture teaches about marriage, divorce, sexual immorality, abandonment, abuse, and remarriage. We explore God’s design for marriage as a lifelong covenant, why Scripture acknowledges divorce in a broken world, and the biblical grounds for divorce that Christians have historically recognized. We also tackle some of the harder questions: What about abuse? Does having biblical grounds for divorce mean you should get divorced? Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal? What if you’re already divorced or remarried? And how should the church walk alongside people whose marriages have experienced deep brokenness? This conversation is about holding truth and grace together. We don’t want to lower God’s standard for marriage, but we also don’t want to use Scripture as a weapon against people who have experienced painful circumstances. Marriage matters. Covenant matters. Obedience matters. And grace matters too. Whether you’re married, struggling, separated, divorced, or remarried, the gospel still applies to you. Wherever your story has taken you, Jesus is still able to redeem what’s broken and lead you forward. Don’t just ask what culture says. Don’t just ask what you feel. Ask what Scripture says—and then have the courage to follow Jesus. Have a question about faith, the Bible, Christianity, relationships, or something you’ve always wondered but never knew who to ask? Send it in for a future episode of Ask A Pastor. Support the show

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Hope Church is a missional church whose purpose is to impact the community of Cleburne with the love of Christ. Hope Church’s goal is to build the Kingdom of God one person at a time.