Living Hope Podcast

01-29-12_Reclaiming_OMG

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:46:31 EST

This week Pastor Bob challenges us to "Reclaim OMG"! God is truly the ONE who needs to be praised...

01-22-12_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part7

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:06:05 EST

What to do when we are waiting on the Lord

01-15-12_Wake_up_and_be_Ready

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:59:35 EST

Wake up and Be Ready

01-08-12_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part6

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:55:31 EST

Life in the Kingdom of God Part 6

01-01-12_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part5

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:34:31 EST

Life in the Kingdom of God - New Years Edition

12-11-11_When_God_Stirs

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:11:06 EST

This week guest teacher Andy Anderson shares about the uneasiness that arises when God is moving (stirring) in our lives, our world, and our chuch.

12-4-11_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part4

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:53:19 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues to unpack the book of Acts, specifically answering the question "what do you want to be when you grow up"

11-27-11_Thankfulness

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:29:04 EST

This week we celebrate all the things God has done - we try to be like the ONE who was thankful for what God has done.

11-20-11_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part3

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:15:53 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues his series from the book of Acts. "Life in the Kingdom of God"

11-13-11_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part2

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:40:58 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues his teaching series from the book of Acts.

11-6-11_Life_in_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part1

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:15:32 EST

This week Pastor Bob began his series on the book of Acts. He answers the question "Why the book of Acts?"

10-30-11_Through_Water_and_Fire

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:19:21 EST

This week, Joshua Skogerboe reminds us that when we are going through tough times, we have hope...We have God!

10-23-11_Revealing_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part4

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:03:13 EST

This week, Pastor Bob continues his series on Revealing the Kingdom of God

10-16-11_Revealing_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part3

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:43:53 EST

This week, Pastor Bob continued his series on Revealing the Kingdom of God.

10-9-2011_Revealing_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part2

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:19:10 EST

This week Pastor Bob continued his series on Revealing the Kingdom of God. Check it out.

10-2-11_Revealing_the_Kingdom_of_God_Part1

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:48:50 EST

Today, Pastor Bob began a 4 week series as an introduction to the book of Acts.

09-25-11_State_of_the_Church_Part3

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:38:32 EST

This week Pastor Bob finished up the series "State of the Church".

09-18-11_State_of_the_Church_Part2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:25:46 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues the series on the State of the Church. He addresses the question "Where are we going?" this week.

09-11-11_State_of_the_Church_Part1

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:49:28 EST

This week, Pastor Bob began a series on the State of the Church. As we enter a new ministry season at Living Hope, Pastor Bob shares that the best days are ahead. Don't give up doing the things that are good for the Lord!

08-07-11_Sin

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:25:01 EST

This Sunday, Joshua Skogeroe teaches on the very important topic of sin...and the consequences of making it a 'non-issue'.

07-24-11_Forgiveness

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:50:45 EST

This week, Mr. Steve Helps teaches from Matthew 18 on the topic of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is such an important topic for the believer and it all starts with the one who paid the price for all of us.

07-17-11_Relational_Faith_Part2

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:13:17 EST

Relational Faith- Part2

07-10-11_Relational_Faith_Part1

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:07:47 EST

Relational Faith - Part1

07-03-11_Blueprints_for_a_healthy_home_part4

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:22:18 EST

Pastor Bob finishes the Blueprints series in this webcast.

06-26-11_Blueprints_For_a_Healthy_Home_part3

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:25:58 EST

This week Pastor Bob talks to us about the importance of maintaining balance in our lives by creating margin... with our physical health, our schedule, our finances, our work life, etc. Based on Psalm 127:2.

06-19-11_Blueprints_for_a_Healthy_Home_Part2

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:57:53 EST

This week, Pastor Bob focuses on how children are a wonderful blessing from the Lord.

06-12-11_Blueprints_For_a_Healthy_Home_part1

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:36:33 EST

Pastor Bob started a new series this Sunday that takes us right back to the first message series he taught in our new church plant in St. Michael 9 years ago, "Blueprints For a Healthy Home." This Sunday Bob talks about the difference the BUILDER makes.

06-05-11_Superchristian

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:47:48 EST

This Sunday, Joshua Skogerboe taught us an important lesson about Superchristians, those hero like Christians that we all want to be like. Using the example of Simon Peter, we learn that Peter took Initiative, Peter was a Hero, Peter was an Embarrasement, and Peter was redeemed. Check it out!

05-29-11_The_Hour_Has_Come

Sun, 29 May 2011 13:47:28 EST

This week, Joshua Skogerboe teaches from John 17: Jesus' final prayer with his disciples before He heads to the cross. From this text we learn about 4 key themes: 1) The Hour has Come 2) Glory of God, 3) Given for Us, 4) Knowing God.

05-22-11_Baggage_Part3

Sun, 22 May 2011 22:18:12 EST

Whether you are a 5 year-old being bullied at your favorite playground or an executive taking the fall for someone else's wrong-doing at your company, all of us will encounter situations where we are wronged even though we did nothing wrong. These wrong-doings may be verbal, emotional, or even physical abuse. What are we to do with the hurt...the pain...the anger...the baggage that comes from being wronged? Are we to: seek revenge? bury it? ignore it? forget it? carry it?

05-15-11_Baggage_Part2

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:22:35 EST

This week, Pastor Bob continued the message series "Baggage" with a challenge to forgive those who wronged us.

05-08-11_Baggage_Part1

Sun, 08 May 2011 20:21:16 EST

Whether you are a 5 year-old being bullied at your favorite playground or an executive taking the fall for someone else's wrong-doing at your company, all of us will encounter situations where we are wronged even though we did nothing wrong. These wrong-doings may be verbal, emotional, or even physical abuse. What are we to do with the hurt...the pain...the anger...the baggage that comes from being wronged? Are we to: seek revenge? bury it? ignore it? forget it? carry it? Today's message focuses on the destruction that comes from revenge!

05-01-11_Buring_Hearts_Inside_Us

Sun, 01 May 2011 22:22:53 EST

We know what happened early in the morning on the Sunday after Jesus was crucified. But the story continues. Later that day, in the evening about suppertime, two disciples have an encounter with God that lights their hearts on fire.

Do you want to know what that's like? Your heart burning with the wonder and love of God?

04_24_11-CSI_Part4

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:17:24 EST

Happy Easter! This Sunday, Pastor Bob continued the series "CSI - The Resurection" with today's focus on "The Effect"

Today's message answers the following two questions: 1) How can the empty tomb change my life? 2) If what the Bible says is true...why is it that we don't see more people changed by it?

04-17-11_CSI_Part2

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:05:37 EST

Today at Living Hope Church, Pastor Bob taught Part 2 of the series CSI: The Ressurection. Today's theme was focused on the evidence which proves the Ressurection was a real event in history and the implications the event has for our salvation.

04-10-11_CSI_Part1

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:38:49 EST

Pastor Bob today at Living Hope Church: Learn from 1 Corinthians 15. Share the Gospel "according to the scriptures." Jesus doesn't need you to be his lawyer.

03-27-11_It_Is_Time_Part5

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:12:35 EST

Pastor Bob challenged the congregation to live differently from the rest of the world in the 5th sermon in the series It is Time.

03-13-2011_It_Is_Time_Part4

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:17:22 EST

This Sunday, Pastor Bob continued his message series on Revival. This week, the topic focuses on Praise.

03-06-11_It_is_Time_Part3

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:26:50 EST

Today, Pastor Bob continued teaching the principles for church revival - Part 3 of series It is Time. Today's theme: Confession.

2-27-11_It_is_Time_Part2

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:25:40 EST

Today, Pastor Bob taught Part 2 of the series "It is Time" designed to layout the principles that lead to revival. Today's focus: Truthful preaching!

02-20-11_It_Is_Time_part1

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:40:02 EST

Living Hope Church is praying for revival. In our church and in our hearts. Hear Pastor Bob begin to set the stage, asking all of us to "pray earnestly." "It Is Time" and we want to be filled up again. We want to be remade again. Today, we begin a season of earnest, fervent prayer, asking God to revive our souls.

02-13-11_SteveHelps_Mans_Biggest_Problem

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:28:29 EST

What is "Man's Biggest Problem"? Steve Helps spends the morning answering that question, and talking about why the answer is the same for both unbelievers and followers of Jesus Christ.

02-06-11_JoshuaSkogerboe_Light_of_the_World

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:18:58 EST

Guest teacher and Worship Director Joshua Skogerboe unpacks three verses in 2 Peter, 19-21, that focus on the HOPE we have in Jesus Christ, revealed in the Word of God. We need to pay attention to the "Light of the World," because it is the gospel of Jesus Christ, a life-changing message of hope... and it's the only hope we have of spiritual rescue and reconnection with God.

01-30-11_ONE_Lord_Increase_Our_Faith_part5

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:51:29 EST

This is the last part of Pastor Bob's "Lord Increase Our Faith" series. Our faith will grow to the degree we can put our trust in the Object of our Faith, Jesus Christ. Hear Bob build a cse for the supreme trustworthiness of our God, and hear some of our people tell their God stories in a time of open mic sharing.

01-23-11_Lord_Increase_Our_Faith_part4

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:49:54 EST

Part four of "Lord, Increase Our Faith" with Pastor Bob.

01-09-11_Lord_Increase_Our_Faith_part2

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:29:48 EST

This is part two in Pastor Bob's "Lord, Increase Our Faith" series.

12-5-10_Listen_Up_part3

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:30:51 EST

The third and final installment in our "Listen Up!" series. Pastor Bob challenges us on this... The question is not whethr or not God is speaking. The questions is, are we really listening?

11-21-10_KevinOlson_The_Beggars_Response

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:46:12 EST

We welcomed special guest Pastor Kevin Olson to Living Hope this week, and he brought an interactive message called "The Beggar's Response" about the Beggar who was healed in Acts chapter 3. And (sing it with me...) "He went walking and leaping and praising God..."

11-14-10_Listen_Up_part2

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:09:21 EST

Part 2 of "Listen Up!" from Pastor Bob. This week, the significant impact listening to the voice of WISDOM can have on your life.

11-7-10_Listen_Up_part1

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:00:03 EST

Part 1 of Pastor Bob's new series, "Listen Up!" which takes a look at the voices we are surrounded by. Some of those voices we should lean into. And some of them we should ignore. One thing is certain... the voices we listen to WILL influence our behavior and our choices. It's time to figure out which voices we ought to be listening to.

10-31-10_Taking _A_Stand

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:13:41 EST

Pastor Bob returns with the 180 Youth Group after a weekend Fall Retreat, based on the theme "Taking a Stand." Today was a recap of some of the content from the retreat. Following student God-stories from the weekend, and a few adult perspectives, Pastor Bob shares a personal message - a God story of his own about the cross and the way to salvation. Is today your day to take a stand?

10-24-10_Staying_In_Love_part4

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:20:20 EST

"Staying In Love - part 4 of 4" This week Pastor Bob brought our series to a close with a look into the "love chapter," I Corinthians 13.

10-17-10_Staying_In_Love_part3

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:21:14 EST

"Staying in Love" part three of four. We have to give only what we have inside. So above all, guard your heart...

10-10-10_Staying_In_Love_part2

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:46:56 EST

Part 2 of Pastor Bob's "Staying In Love" series, designed to help marriages and relationships run deep. This week we learn what this love looks like... sacrificial surrender to the interests of another. Phillipians 2:2-8.

10-03-10_Staying_In_Love_part1

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:00:20 EST

Falling in love... not so hard. STAYING in love... a while 'nother ball game. This week Pastor Boib kicks off a four-week series about love... and what it takes to keep it alive in our marriages. Today was a grammar lesson... Love is a VERB.

09-26-10_ONE_ROMANS

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:17:46 EST

This was the launch of our new ministry season, and our Fall 2010 ONE gathering. Pastor Bob wrapped up the "ROMANS" series that we've devoted the last few summers to with a "this is what it all means" focal point.Also on this track, hear testimonies of God's goodness from our congregation, and our Praise Team leads the church in "Our God," by Christ Tomlin.

09-12-10_ROMANS_Chapter16

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:32:05 EST

Pastor Bob brings us home to Chapter 16 in the "ROMANS" series with a look at Paul's exhortation to greet and thank his fellow co-laborers in the Lord. "Ministry consists of people... all kinds of people, with a common bond in Christ, who work hard, develop friendships, and the result is lives are changed by God."

08-22-10_ROMANS_Chapter15_part2

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:56:49 EST

Bob takes us back into Romans 15 this week to talk about our MINISTRY, our service to God. (Not just for church superstars!) Whereever you are, whoever you are, God has wired you for ministry. It's true. Listen and pray and figure out what it is God is nudging you to do...

08-15-10_SteveHelps_I_Love_____

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:29:19 EST

Our guest teacher today was Steve Helps, and he brought us a message about what it means to put God in first place, and what it means to LOVE Him above everything else in your life. "I Love _________ ." How do YOU fill in that blank?

08-01-10_ROMANS_chapter15

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:53:32 EST

Pastor Bob continues our summer 2010 teaching series on the book of ROMANS.

08-08-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_going

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:12:45 EST

Worship and Executive Pastor Joshua Skogerboe teaches about "Going: how to know when God says GO." We all have those moments in our lives when things have to change. Status quo is no longer an option. The direction of life is shifting. But how do you determine what God wants you to do? Which way to go? And when? Practical Biblical teaching today about how to actively listen for God's voice in your decision making process.

07-18-10_ROMANS_13_part2

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:24 EST

Pastor Bob continues our Summer series on ROMANS, taking a second look at Romans chapter 13, starting at verse 8.

07-11-10_ROMANS_13

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:46:25 EST

The next installment in Pastor Bob's series on the book of ROMANS, talking about God's authority in Chapter 13.

06-27-10_ROMANS_12

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:25:33 EST

Today Pastor Bob reenters our summer study of ROMANS. Today we springboard from the end of Chapter 11 into Chapter 12 with an important challenge... to examine our MOTIVATION. Chapter 12 of Romans explains the it is because of what GOD is done that we ought to live righteous, others-focused lives. Because of what He has done...

05-23-10_ONE_Greater_Is_He

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:34:50 EST

Our most recent ONE gathering and Confirmation Sunday at Living Hope Church. Bob used the story of Gideon to show God's passion for us to understand this one truth when we face struggles, trials, and temptation... "Greater Is He!"

05-16-10_Be_The_Chuch

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:18:50 EST

Do you go to church? You may think you do, but in reality, that's bad theology. If you know Jesus personally - if He has saved you and is Lord of your life... Then you ARE the Church. And so am I. Pastor Bob gives us a reminder today about what it means to "Be the Church."

05-09-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_Why_God_Made_Moms

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:14:28 EST

Mother's Day 2010. Guest teacher Joshua Skogerboe. A mom-affirming look at the genius of God. Families have been designed by a Master Artist who knew what we needed... a mom. "Why God Made Moms" is a look at six key functions of moms and what it means to really honor them for all they do for us.

05-02-10_Destinations_part4

Sun, 02 May 2010 13:58:10 EST

Part four and the conclusion of Pastor Bob's message series called "Destinations." This week we talk about the pathway that leads us through suffering. Our mistake is in thinking that the path has led us TO suffering as a destination. But God has a wider view. He sits above us and gives us a heavenly perspective to understand the difference between "to" and "through."

04-25-10_Destinations_part3

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:58:05 EST

Part three of Pastor's Bob's series called "Destinations." This message looks at the example of David's son, Solomon, the wisest man ever to walk the earth. Even with all of his power, all of his riches, and all of his wisdom, even Solomon got himself into trouble when he refused to submit to God's leading and authority. Do you think you've got your life's path figured out? Have you charted a course to success? Unless you listen to God's voice, your destination may be different than what you think...

04-18-10_Destinations_part2

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:15:44 EST

Part 2 of our current teaching series from Pastor Bob, called "Destinations." This week we are called to look at the path we are on... physically, professionally, financially, spiritually. In every part of our life we can get clues to our destination by examining the path we are on. Because it is our DIRECTION (not our dreams or intentiuons) that determines our destinations. And sometimes, along the path, there are danger signs. Warnings. If you see some of those signs along the pathways of your life, it might be time to make a change...

04-11-10_Destinations_part1

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:20:38 EST

This is part one of a new series from Pastor Bob called Destinations. It's all about how to get from where you are... to where you want to be. In part one, Bob reveals the Principle of the Path... that it is your Direction that determines Destination, not your hopes, dreams, or even intentions. Maybe today you need a big picture perspective to help you see where the path you are on is leading...

04-04-10_Easter_Fully_Alive

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:22:39 EST

Easter 2010 :: We began the gathering in silence. Lights low. No celebratory decor. Only a rough pine coffin down front. Bob talked about the darkest days in his life - the days his father and his mother passed away. He talked about the darkest few days in all of history. When Jesus was crucified and laid in a tomb. But then, on Sunday morning, everything changed. Lights up, flowers out, empty cross on display, worship, music, celebration! Now Jesus is "Fully Alive" and reigns as the King of Kings! This message asks the question, "What kind of people get into heaven?" Listen and see how Jesus answers that question...

03-28-10_R_and_R_part7

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:10:42 EST

The conclusion of "R & R" from Pastor Bob. A look back and a reminder of the context for God's rules... They grew out of His relationship with us. Whether we choose to serve God or ignore Him will have repercussions long after we are gone.

03-21-10_R_and_R_part6

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:38:56 EST

Pastor Bob returns to our study of the Ten Commandments with #10... "Thou shalt not COVET." This is a good news, bad news, good news kind of message about what it means to covet our neighbor's... fill in the blank. There are reasons for God's rules. His rules are in place to protect us and to secure our freedom. If you want to be truly free, tune in this week to "R & R, part 6."

03-14-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_God_of_Love_and_Justice_part2

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:47:15 EST

Part two of the series, "The God of Love and Justice" from Worswhip and Executive Pastor Joshua Skogerboe. Last week we discussed the necessity for worshipping God rightly - both respecting and fearing His awesome power and authority -and- responding to God's great love for us displayed in the cross of Jesus. After establishing His power and what it means to FEAR God, today we talk about the God of LOVE, unfathomable, limitless, life-changing love... and how we can respond appropriately to God in fear and love at the same time.

03-07-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_God_of_Love_and_Justice_part1

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:46:13 EST

Part one of a two-part series called "The God of Love and Justice" from Worship and Executive Pastor Joshua Skogerboe. There are many descriptions of God in the Bible, and some of them seem to be contradictory. Many places in the Bible tells us we should "fear God," while He tells us repeatedly throughout His Word, "do not be afraid." How can God Almighty be a Righteous Judge and Kind of Kings and at the same time, invite us to call Him "Daddy"? These two weeks unpack that tug-of-war: the duality of God's character. Today, the God of Justice... who is to be feared. And our only hope of escaping His wrath as we stand before Him.

02-28-10_R_and_R_part5

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:16:35 EST

Part 5 in the "R & R" series discussing the Ten Commandments. Today, Pastor Bob reflects on the first four commandmants and how the rest of God's rules hinge on Honoring Him first.

02-21-10_R_and_R_part4

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:11:31 EST

The next installment in this series by Pastor Bob about the tension inherent in the RELATIONSHIP we have with God and the RULES He has given us to live by. This week, the challenge and priviledge: "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy."

02-14-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_Great_Exchange

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:24:59 EST

Worship and Executive Pastor Joshua Skogerboe teaches on Valentine's Day about relationships that matter. Not ONLY for the romantically inclined... because we are all WIRED for relationships that matter. And there are several characteristics of this kind of relationship - the ones that run deep. Listen to learn about "The Great Exchange :: Wired for Relationships."

02-07-10_R_and_R_part3

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:03:20 EST

Today Pastor Bob continued our "R & R" series exploring the tension between our Relationship with God and the Rules He has given us to live by with part 3, and a look at the third commandment...

01-31-10_ONE_God Changes Lives

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:10:26 EST

Our January ONE gathering for 2010. Pastor Bob talks about the difference between active and passive faith... and the way our God changes lives.

01-24-10_R_and_R_part2

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:21:07 EST

Pastor Bob introduces us to the second message in the "R & R" series - exploring God's rules (the Ten Commandments) in the context of our relationship with Him. In this message, Bob explores the first two commandments.

01-17-10_R_and_R_part1

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:27:24 EST

Today Pastor Bob began a new series exploring the tension between ouir relationship with God and the rules He has given us to live by. It is critically important to know which comes first... Rules? Or Relationship? See how the experience of the Israelites being set free from slavery in Egypt and the story of Jesus weave together to communicate one cohesive story of God's sovereignty and love for us.

01-10-10_JoshuaSkogerboe_David_Danced

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:43:53 EST

Guest Teacher and Worship and Executive Pastor Joshua Skogerboe brings a message about King David dancing with abandon before the Lord in the full view of the people of Israel (and a disapproving wife.) The Ark of the Covenant was finally returning to its rightful place in Jerusalem - God's presence was returning to the City of David! And joyful, raucous, free expressions of joy and celebration surrounded the event. This is God-honoring worship... but not for the reasons this story might seem to imply on it's surface. You've got to know the back story... the heart of the story. "davidDanced: why iWorship"

Weird Al Nephews June 2008

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:29:49 EST

Hey Andy! Here's the (.MOV) file I need converted. You are my hero right now, and you know it. Just upload the converted file back to the LH server and I'll download it from there. What a bunch of hoops. Dude. I need to figure out how to manage my FTP site - which I have as a part of my DreamHost server package I use to self-host my two websites. I just don't know how to use it yet. Soon and very soon, though. This little manuever is case in point why I'd want to. Anyway, THANK YOU.

01-03-10_JasonHolt_Welcome_To_The_Family

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:50:33 EST

To ring in the New Year Pastor Jason Holt brings a gospel message about the transformation that takes place when we are adopted as sons of the Most High God. From bondage to sonship. "Welcome to the Family."

12-27-09_In_The_Midst_Of_It_All

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:32:19 EST

2009 has been a difficult year for many. But God in heaven is deeply in love with His children, and He wants the best for us. Pastor Bob closed out the year with the message "In the Midst of It All..." (God is good!)

12-13-09_The_Day_Of_The_Lord_part3of3

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:49 EST

Pastor Bob concludes our Advent series focusing on "The Day of the Lord." If these things are true, then how should we live? For every person, for every age, Jesus' imminent return should impact how we view our struggles, our time, our relationships, and every part of life.

12-6-09_The_Day_Of_The_Lord_part2of3

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:44:16 EST

Part two in what is now a THREE part series about the coming Day of the Lord. Last week Pastor Bob asked the question, "Are You Ready?" This week he fills us in on some of the great benefits believers will enjoy when the big day comes.

11-29-09_The_Day_Of_The_Lord_part1of2

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:20:26 EST

Pastor Bob starts off the Advent Season with a look at the coming Advent... The second coming of Christ... "The Day of the Lord." Nobody can tell you when it will happen. But it's coming. Are you ready? Do you know where you stand before the Lord?

11-15-09_HIStory_In_HD_part2of2

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:38:55 EST

Part two of "History in HD," a message series taking a look at the story of God and the Bible in High Definition, Widescreen edition. Pastor Bob. This is God's story... and you're a part of it. It's time to dig in.

11-08-09_History_in_HD_part1of2

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:10:16 EST

Fiorst in a two part series, "History in HD." Today Pastor Bob takes a look at the Bible in High Definition - showing the common thread from start to finish.

11-01-09_JeremyErickson_When_God_Says_No

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:14:42 EST

Living Hope Church is so glad to have guest artist and teacher, Jeremy Erickson, with us this week. His message got at the heart of a probing question for many of us... when we pray, sometimes passionately, for relief from our circumstances, why does it seem like God chooses not to answer our prayers sometimes? Doesn't He hear us? What is wrong? Why is it that God sometimes says "No"? Maybe He knows what we can't know. Maybe God, in His wisdom, is saying to us, "I have something better in mind." Maybe He is increasing and stretching our faith - for our benefit. Maybe "No" is actually "Not yet." This is a powerful message about those times "When God Says No."

10-25-09_JoshuaSkogerboe_Who_Do_Think_You_Are

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:55:00 EST

Living Hope Worship and Executive Pastor, Joshua Skogerboe, spoke as our guest teacher today with a message about our God-given identity entitled "Who Do You Think You Are?" The way we answer that question will have huge ramifications. And what we desire most is often a deciding factor in our search for our true identity. The culture we live in, other people, and the Devil himself will lie to us. We often lie to ourselves. But we were all made with a purpose, and we can know who we were created to be...

10-18-09_Change_Me_5of5

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:59:00 EST

Pastor Bob concludes our series, "Change Me," with this last dangerous prayer... Lord, FILL ME. If you ask God to change you, He may or may not change your circumstances, but watch out! Your life may be radically different if your pray these prayers and mean them. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you again. And be ready to be changed from the inside out.

10-11-09_Change_Me_4of5

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:26:00 EST

10-04-09_Change_Me_part3of5

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:58:00 EST

Part three of Pastor Bob's series on life changing prayer, "Change Me." First came the understanding that if we want to pray effectively at all, we must first be in a right relationship with God. Last week's message, sub-titled "Forgive Me," gave us an opportunity to ask God to cleanse us and wipe away the sin that stands between us and Him. This week, with "Search Me," we ask God to look deep into the dark corners of our heart. To bring to mind the burried, the embarrasing, the wounded places, so that God can do His work and redeem every part of our heart. Lord, search me...

09-27-09_Change_Me_2of5

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:01:00 EST

When you pray, do you sometimes feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling, and no one's listening? Today Pastor Bob talked about the number one cause of ineffective prayer: a heart that is not connected to God. Stubborn sins. Unrighteousness. On the other hand, the Bible tells us that God is quick to hear and to help those whose hearts are fully His. In a powerful message today sub-titled "Forgive Me," Bob challenged us to be honest with God, to confess our sins, to ask Jesus again to be our Savior AND our Lord. And God moved in hearts today. Great morning.

09-20-09_Change_Me_1of5

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:08:00 EST

Pastor Bob kicks off a new series about focused, intentional prayer today called "Change Me." While many of our prayers are driven by our situation or the needs of people around us, how often do we actually get at the HEART of our relationship with God? Do we take time to ask God to really change us from the inside out? Getting beyond asking for a change of circumstance to a willingness to experience the change God wants to accomplish in us. Five weeks of dangerous, life-altering prayers. God, have Your way. Change Me...

09-13-09_Why_Launch_Sunday_ONE

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:50:00 EST

Launch Sunday 2009! Pastor Bob brought us a message that asked the question, "WHY?" As in, "Why do we go through difficult times?" And, more to the point, what should our response be? Listen and learn why Bob called us out today... NO MORE WIMPY CHRISTIANS!

08-23-09_Romans

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:36:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob wrapped up our summer 2009 series in ROMANS with the end of chapter 11. For from Him and through Him and to Him are ALL THINGS! This was a message of God's greatness, power, and supremacy. And it's all leading up to the beginning of Chaper 12... "THEREFORE (because of this greatness AND His great mercy) offer yourselves as a living sacrifice..." Ending the summer with God's power and setting us up for our response in next year's series in ROMANS.

08-16-09_JasonHolt_Remain_Calm

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:47:00 EST

Guest teacher and 180 Senior High Youth Ministry Director Jason Holt brought us a message of peace in the storm. Using David as an example, we looked at a godly response to calamity. When the world crumbles around you, keep your eyes focussed on God, and REMAIN CALM...

08-09-09_JeremyErickson_I_Can_Live_Here_Receiving_The_Sabbath

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:28:00 EST

Living Hope welcomed guest teacher Jeremy Erickson today for "I Can Live Here: Receiving the Sabbath." It is no accidient that we were placed HERE, this one perfectly placed speck of earth arranged with pinpoint accuracy to sustain us amidst a hostile universe of fire and ice. God put us here in this perfect place to live and be His, in unbroken relationship. The Sabbath day is a chance for us to "stop!" and "be" in this culture of "go!" and "do." It is a gift of God meant to be enjoyed. Meant to reprioritize our life - to remind us that our worth is from our Maker, not in what we make. Figure out how to incorporate Sabbath in your life. Enjoy the rest God grants, and find intentional delight in Him again.

08-02-09_LH REMIX_part2

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:54:00 EST

In "Living Hppe RE:MIX - part 2" Pastor Bob challenges our church family to make some changes, step it up, and get in the game. Again, the point of these messages is to highlight some new methods, while never wavering on our biblical calling as a church to this community. The heart of Living Hope remains building relationships that change lives. Seeing people move from unconnected to God to deep and growing maturity as a Christ follower. This is a moment in our history when we are RE:EXAMINING how we do what we do, and encouraging a RE:MIX as we head into a whole new season at Living Hoppe this fall...

07-19-09_LH Remix

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST

Listen to "Living Hope RE:MIX part 1" as Pastor Bob begins a series that will challenge us and inspire us to put fresh energy and renewed passion into fulfilling our mision in this community. A fresh look at our purpose. A new season. Some new methods to increase our effectiveness. It's a new day at Living Hope. It's time for a re:mix...

07-12-09_Spiritual_Gifts

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:44:00 EST

Pastor Bob teaching on Spiritual Gifts. What they are, who has them, and how to find out what YOURS are. Allow God to use you in the best way possible for you and for the Church! Living Hope is passionate about helping people get plugged in to serve in their area of giftedness. When people serve God the way they were designed to, everybody wins...

07-05-09_ROMANS_part4

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:16:00 EST

In ROMANS, part 4, Pastor Bob teaches from the end of Romans chapter 9 and the beginning of Romans chapter 10. Multiple ideas wrestle with each other in these passages, and it is important to think them through. Because flawed thinking leads to flawed living, and when it comes to connecting with God, there are a lot of flawed ideas to contend with. If God is sovereign - He can do whatever He wants at any time - then why doesn't He just save everyone? And why do our efforts to do what's right, pray, etc. matter at all? An excellent message unpacking some very impotant ideas about righteous, justice, free will, and how we connect with God...

06-28-09_ROMANS_part3

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:44:00 EST

Pastor Bob continues in our ROMANS series to unpack the concept of righteousness... What it is - why you need it - how you find it - and why many people fail to find it even when they are striving hard to find favor with God. It all comes down to Jesus. He is either a great stumbling block that you trip over as you think about spiritual things, or He is the bedrock foundation your life is built upon. How do you see Jesus? The answer to that question has significant implications for all of us.

06-21-09_Romans_9_part2

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:01:00 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues with part 2 of his series in Romans chapter 9. God can do anything He wants to do, whenever He wants to and however He wants to. He is SOVEREIGN. If you think that's pretty incredible, just think about how this sovereign God who can do anything whenever and however He wants to, chooses to want a relationship with us.

06-14-09_Romans_9_part1

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:01:00 EST

Pastor Bob begins with part 1 of a series continued from each of the past summers from the book of ROMANS. He starts with a review of the previous chapters to set up chapter 9, one of the more complicated yet intriguing chapters in the Bible.

06-07-09_JasonHolt_Heroes_part3

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:23:00 EST

Hear Pastor Jason Holt wrap up our "Heroes" series with a challenge to focus on running the race God has marked out for us with our focus steadily on JESUS.

05-31-09_JasonHolt_Heroes_part2

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:09:00 EST

"Heroes - part 2" from Pastor Jason Holt. Today Jason looked into Hebrews 10 and talked about the characteristics of a true heroe. He also taught us about the four kinds of heroes - the "Fantastic Four" - that we can learn from and take inspiration from - each with their own unique gifts to give and each with their own limitations. Ultimately, we are inspired to encourage one another to live courageous, selfless, and God-centered lives. That's a huge part of "building relationships that change lives..."

05-24-09_Jason Holt_Heroes_part1

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:27:00 EST

180 Senior High Ministry Director, Pastor Jason Holt began a new series today called "Heroes," looking at Jesus' life and ministry as our perfect example.

05-17-09_ONE_Identity_Theft_part4_Mirror

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:31:00 EST

ONE gathering! It was a great morning @ Living Hope, with a full house and several students making a public declaration of their faith - a Confirmation day in the truest sense of the word. Pastor Bob delivered a message to them and to all of us about drawing our identity from the only One with the authority to give it: Jesus Christ. Don't allow your sense of personal value and worth to get mugged by the mirror...

05-10-09_Identity_Theft_part3_Success

Mon, 11 May 2009 01:59:00 EST

Part 3 of "Identity Theft" from Pastor Bob. This week we talk about how our identity can be stolen by success. If we're not careful, our posessions, our position, and all kinds of temporary status symbols can overtake who we really are. We can believe the lie that we are what we do - or we are what we accomplish - or we are what we accumulate. But the temporary successes of this life are NOT the foundation our identity is built upon...

05-03-09_Identity_Theft_part2_Past

Sun, 03 May 2009 21:04:00 EST

Part 2 of "Identity Theft" from Pastor Bob. This week he opens up his trunk full of memories. Past report cards. His "runner-up" picture from the Senior High School royalty election. A letter jacket. All reminders. As long as our past stays in the past, it can be fun to look back at days gone by. But many of us choose to carry around our past hurts and failures. Our past robs us of our present God-given Identity. Don't let the hurts of yesterday determine who you are today. Pickpocketed by the Past...

04-26-09_Identity_Theft_part1_Relationships

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:29:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob begins a teaching series called "Identity Theft." When a person receives Jesus as their Savior, he or she is REBORN - given a brand new identity in Christ. We are redeemed, forgiven, Spirit-born children of God, citizens of heaven, righteous saints - friends and family members of the Most High. But we forget who we are when our old nature, the world, and the Devil himself conspire to rob us of our confidence, our peace, and our power. This week, Bob talks about the importance of finding fulfillment for our deepest longing in God's love alone, rather than in the people around us. Part One: Robbed by Relationships.

04-19-09_SteveHelps_Taming_the_Tongue

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:53:00 EST

Guest teacher Steve Helps brings a message from James 3:2-12 about the effect our words have on those around us. "Taming the Tongue."

04-12-09_EASTER_Its_Not_Over_part3

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:50:00 EST

Happy Easter from Living Hope! This week Pastor Bob brings our "It's Not Over!" message series to a close on the day when we celebrate the greatest comeback story of all time. Over and over again throughout history - and in the lives of His people - God has proven that even when the road ahead looks impossibly hard, it's simply not over until He declares it so. This message will illuminate God's plan to bring HOPE to the hopeless, and certainty in the midst of uncertain times.

04-05-09_Its_Not_Over_part2

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:04:00 EST

This week in our "It's Not Over" series, Pastor Bob Halvorson makes the case that our relationship with God cannot be based upon our circumstances. Rather, our standing with God is based upon His promises... and God ALWAYS keeps His promises. Download also includes story from Emily Halvorson as a young Isrealite girl on the eve of the very first Passover.

03-29-09_Its_Not_Over_part1

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:04:00 EST

Pastor Bob begins a three week series today called "It's Not Over: living with CERTAINTY in UNcertain times." Over the next three weeks we will focus on three truths that give us hope when our circumstances look bleak. Today we look at the story of Abraham's test of faith as he went up the mountain to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Abraham knew what we need to lean on in the hardest of times... God can do anything @ anytime.

03-22-09_KirkMilitzer_Emmanuel_In_Real_Life

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:39:00 EST

Guest teacher Kirk Militzer at Living Hope on Sunday, March 22, 2009. "Emmanuel In Real Life"

03-15-09_AndyAnderson_A_Work_In_Progress

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:31:00 EST

Guest teacher Pastor Andy Anderson brought us a biblical perspective on the purposes of God that often undergird the pain of life. When you are being stretched thin - when you are in the darkness - be quiet and listen. Maybe God wants to speak to you. Maybe He is rooting out the insecurity and pride that plagues humanity. Maybe we are all still "A Work in Progress..."

03-08-09_BobLee_Wonder_Where_the_Wonder_Went

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:13:00 EST

Living Hope welcomes guest teacher Pastor Robert Lee today asking the question, "Are you AMAZED by Jesus?" A look at the reactions of those closest to Jesus, who saw His power and His love and responded in awe. "When You Wonder Where the WONDER Went..."

03-01-09_DU2M_Obey

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:10:00 EST

The last message in our seven-part series "Dare You to Move." All of the previous messages hinge in some ways on this last message. Bottom line: Jesus promises deeper life in Him if we not only listen to His Word but do what it says. If we want to live a truly Christ-centered life, we need to be willing to respond to the call of God. Like Peter, we can only experience "walk on water" moments if we're willing to "get out of the boat" when Jesus asks us to.

02-22-09_DU2M_Invest_and_Invite

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:07:00 EST

Part six of our "Dare You To Move" message series. This week Pastor Bob has a word of warning and challenge for Christians who are in the "knowing and growing in Christ" categories. The warning: it is easy to become a "Christian consumer" and spend your time and energy investing in your own growth and your own spiritual life and your own program. It is easy, but it leads to self-absorbed, self-righteous grumpy baby-Christianity. The challenge: If you want to move from knowing Christ to growing in Christ to a fully surrended Christ-centered life, you need to spend time and energy investing in others and inviting them to take a step down the spiritual growth path with you.

02-15-09_DU2M_Relationships

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:51:00 EST

Part 5 of 7 in our "Dare You To Move" series. Pastor Bob unpacks the next significant challenge in our move down the spiritual growth track toward a truly Christ-centered life. When it comes to our physical health, we know that it takes commitment and effort to make progress. People partner up with friends - or pay big bucks to professional trainers - to help them stay on track. When you don't feel like pushing yourself to that next level, another voice telling you to buck up and get moving, or encouraging you with the occasional "way to go!" can make all the difference. The same is true with our spiritual health. Growth takes discipline - effort - obedience. And we need each other. We need someone farther down the path to encourage and challenge us to keep moving forward. Someone we can be totally honest with. If we want to grow, we must cultivate authentic relationships...

02-08-09_DU2M_Live_Connected

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:28:00 EST

This message from Pastor Bob marks the midway point through our "Dare You To Move" series. Today's challenge is to live connected to God all day long. It is a discipline. Living connected takes intentionality. It is a challenge to resist out nature to compartmentalize God. He wants ongoing communion with us. Ongoing conversation. Like a phone call that we never hang up. If you really want to know what it is like to live a Christ-centered life, practice the discipline of living connected....

02-01-09_DU2M_Tithe

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:53:00 EST

From our "Dare You To Move" series by Pastor Bob. This week we face reality head on. For 98% of church attenders, the Biblical command to give the first 10% of your resources back to God is mostly a guilt-inducing reminder of how we don't measure up. But God sees the Big Picture - because only He is BIG enough to see it. God knows that counting on ourselves and on our financial standing as sources of peace will never satisfy. God doesn't need our money. He's God, after all. But He wants us to live out a deeper, better life story. We need to learn to hold His earthly resources with an open hand. If you want to live a Christ-centered life, we dare you to tithe...

01-25-09_ONE_How_Big_Is_God

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:26:00 EST

Our ONE gathering on January 25, 2009. Pastor Bob takes a look at Isaiah 40 and ask the question "How Big Is God?" Astronomically beyond what we can wrap our human minds around. Infinitely exceeding our wildest imagination. The power and breadth and depth of the Almighty is beyond comprehension - but even more amazing is the truth that He knows us personally, and He loves us like a Father. What do we have to worry about when a God this big and this strong and this mighty is on our side?

01-18-09_DU2M_Serve_Someone

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:02:00 EST

Our "Dare You To Move" series continues with a call to live a life focussed on OTHERS, following Jesus' example in Philippians Chapter 2. If you want to move farther down the spiritual growth track, going deeper in your faith, you need to learn to put other people before yourself. Because a life conditioned to live outward in small ways will be well positioned to make the God honoring choice when the big challenges come along. If you want to move toward a truly Christ-centered life, you've got to serve someone...

01-11-09_DU2M_Feed_Yourself(9)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:41:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob begins our new message series called "Dare You To Move," designed to help people get out of the rut and GROW in their faith and in their spiritual maturity. This series is a call to action. We know that God does the lasting work on our hearts, and He get's the glory. But if you want to go deeper, you've gotta MOVE forward, too - take some action - change your current course. And this week, we see the huge impact that taking personal responsibility for our spiriutual growth can have on us. God's Word is your lifeline. Don't wait to be spoon fed. Feed Yourself...

01-11-09_DU2M_Feed_Yourself(1030)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:16:00 EST

01-04-09_JasonHolt_Upgrades_part2

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:45:00 EST

Pastor Jason Holt brings part 2 of "Upgrades," a look at the movement toward righteousness that Jesus longs to bring about in the life of every believer. And the new life that takes root and takes over when we "click HERE to upgrade..."

12-28-08_JasonHolt_Upgrades_part1

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:16:00 EST

Living Hope welcomes guest teacher Jason Holt for a two-week teaching series called "Upgrades." Today's message focusses on the MOVEMENT toward righteousness that Jesus has designed for every believer.

12-21-08_Choosing_Christmas_part3

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:17:00 EST

Today for our 2008 Christmas Celebration gathering, Pastor Bob brings part 3 of "Choosing Christmas." This morning focuses on the significance of RECEIVING the gift offered to us by our Heavenly Father. It makes sense - a gift is no benefit to us unless we accept it. And yet so many people are so casual about the gift of Jesus. But do we realize how truly spectacular this gift is? Do we realize what we are receiving when we become children of God?

12-7-08_Choosing_Christmas_part1

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:17:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob begins a new teaching series for the Christmas season called "Choosing Christmas." You've heard the Christmas story. Probably many times. But this series aims to unpack the message of Christmas that sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of the season. In part one, we hear the angel's message to the shepherds outside of Bethlehem as if they were talking right to us, today, in our world... "Do not fear..."

12-14-08_Choosing Christmas_part2

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:28:00 EST

Part 2 of our Christmas season message series, "Choosing Christmas." This week Pastor Bob focuses in on a central theme of the Christmas message... We need a SAVIOR. Not just in case we die tonight. But because we might live tomorrow. Everyday, day in and day out, in the highest of high times and the lowest valleys, we need a SAVIOR. "Today, in the City of David, a SAVIOR has been born to you... He is Christ the Lord!"

11-30-08_Judgment_Call_part4

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:21:00 EST

Finishing up our Judgment Call series this week, Pastor Bob talks to us about what we should do when we are the ones being judged. Who safeguards our reputation when we are under attack? How do we fight back when our character is unfairly slandered? The Bible speaks to life's difficult questions and helps us when the answers are hard to find. How we deal with right and wrong and judgment between people has a lot to say to the world around us about our faith - and about Christianity, too.

11-23-08_Judgment_Call_part3

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST

Part three of our Judgment Call series handles the issue of what we should do as Christians when we are hurt by other Christians. Matthew 18 lays out a clear course of action that is often ignored. But when conflict resolution is handled God's way, He can use it to build His church and deepen relationships for greater Kingdom impact.

11-16-08_Judgment_Call_part2

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:35:00 EST

This is part two of our four-part series entitled Judgment Call, looking at the complex and nuanced issue of right and wrong and judgment between people. In this message, Pastor Bob unpacks the question, "If it is ever OK to judge other people in the first place, who should we judge... and when?" Is it our job as church attenders to be the moral police of the world? Isn't the most loving thing to do to let the world around us know they are speeding toward eternal judgment? And then there's our friends in church. Who wants a bunch of referees blowing their whistle every time we step out of bounds? Who? ...and when?!

11-09-08_Judgment_Call_part1_10a

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:56:00 EST

Part one of four in our Judgment Call series, Pastor Bob explores the sensitive topic of judging one another in areas of right and wrong. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7, "Do not judge..." Really? Did He mean that? What about the other areas of the Bible that talk about "speaking the truth" and helping steer people down the paths of righteousness and all that? Is Jesus contradicting Himself here? Well, today, Jesus is our Master relationship counselor - the greatest counselor of all time - and He has some wisdom for us to take to heart before we go into confrontation mode with someone else.

11-09-08_Judgment_Call_part1_9a

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:05:00 EST

11-2-08_JoshuaSkogerboe_Holy_One

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:54:00 EST

Worship and Executive Pastor for Living Hope, Joshua Skogerboe, teaches about the path to personal REVIVAL. If you are thirsty for a life-changing relationship with God, you must embrace reality. The first step is accepting the truth about who God really is... the Holy One.

10-26-08_ONE_God_Controls_It_All

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:24:00 EST

Our Fall 2008 ONE gathering. This is a season marked by a great deal of anxiety. Concerns about our current political climate, the threat of terrorism and the pain of war are weighing heavy on us, and the economic outlook is as uncertain as it has been in a generation. But our God is not worried. He is not wondering what to do. Because in the midst of it all, God controls it all!

wys_audrey

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:38:00 EST

"What's Your Story?" video from October 12, 2008. Audrey Doane.

wys_nancy

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:19:00 EST

"What's Your Story?" video from September 28, 2008. Nancy Larson.

wys_matt

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:59:00 EST

"What's Your Story?" video from October 5, 2008. Matt Chell.

wys_seth

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:25:00 EST

"What's Your Story?" video from September 21, 2008. Seth Skogerboe.

10-12-08_What's_Your_Story_part4(10)

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:27:00 EST

Pastor Bob concludes our message series "What's Your Story?" this week with the story of Paul's conversion. This one is tailor-made for the person out there who is bothered by Christianity. If you're annoyed by Christians or the church, it may be JESUS you are really keeping at arm's length. Maybe God has a plan to write a whole new story for you...

10-12-08_What's_Your_Story_part4(9)

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:26:00 EST

09-28-08_Whats_Your_Story_part2

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:21:00 EST

Pastor Bob continues with "What's Your Story?" and we look at the day Jesus spent with Zacheus. Yes... he was a wee little man. But he also has something to teach us about the people Jesus came to reach. Sometimes in life you may think you know exactly where you are, but you may be nowhere near where you think you are. Zacheus was that way. Some of us may be like him - lost, and we don't even know it. If you could care less about Jesus, and you feel pretty self-sufficient... Jesus came to connect with you in a life-changing way.

09-21-08_Whats_Your_Story_part1

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:42:00 EST

LAUNCH SUNDAY 2008. Pastor Bob helped launch the 2008-2009 ministry year with a new message series called "What's Your Story?" Looking at four faith stories from people in our church and four stories about Jesus in the Bible, Bob is unapologetically making an appeal to the unconvinced to meet Jesus through these stories and consider beginning a relationship with Him.

9-14-08_IF_part2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:55:00 EST

Part 2 of "IF..." Pastor Bob punches home the AWESOMENESS of the God we pray to. If we truly believe God is Who the Bible says He is, we will pray and live differently. We will pray believing - even when God allows us to keep on asking Him for a period of time - because God ALWAYS works in and through those who turn to Him.

9-7-08_IF_part1

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:41:00 EST

Pastor Bob begins a two part series called "IF..." A lot hangs on that little word. It divides possible realities, directs potential outcomes, and sets in action everything that follows after. IF you are looking for real life-change, and IF you really do want a better future in the most significant areas of your life, today's message clarifies the "IF" that will chart our best course forward. A God-ward course forward...

08-31-08_JeremyErickson_Lament

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:14:00 EST

Guest artist and teacher Jeremy Erickson wraps up his two-week series, "Resurrection and Lament" with a call to return to the lost language of God-ward grief. Weeping with those who weep and being gut-level honest with God when you're hurting. Honesty that honors God. The Church sometimes needs permission to LAMENT the brokenness and pain we live with...

08-24-08_JeremyErickson_Resurrection

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:45:00 EST

Living Hope welcomes special guest artist and teacher, Jeremy Erickson, for a two-week series based on I Corinthians 15 called "Resurrection and Lament". In part 1, "Resurrection...", Jeremy confronts the common belief that after Christians die they will simply float around Heaven in spirit form, and the created universe and our earthly bodies will be no more. I Corinthians is clear that we have MUCH to look forward to - because we know that Christ was the first example of what RESURRECTION looks like on the amazing road ahead for us...

08-10-08_NathanMonseth_Keep_The_Fire

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:44:00 EST

Keep the Fire >> Living Hope welcomes our Children's Ministry Director, Mr. Nathan Monseth, as a guest teacher form our weekend gathering. Nathan encourages Christ-followers to be bold in our faith and to "stir up the flame" of faith ALREADY INSIDE OF US because of the power of the Holy Spirit that leads us to life-changing love and self-discipline. Are you waiting for something "new" from God? Put into action what He has already put inside of you!

111 Campaign

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:32:00 EST

1 Person - 1 Minute - 1 O'Clock.

07-20-08_WATL08_ROMANS_8

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:21:00 EST

Worship @ the Lake 2008. Pastor Bob brings our summer teaching series to a close with some verses from Romans 8. When you are absolutely convinced of something, it makes an impact on how you live. What you believe to your core plays out in your everyday life. God has promised us so much when we are IN CHRIST. Are you absolutely convinced of your value, your standing, your freedom? Because if you believe what God has said, it will radically impact the way you live...

07-13-08_ROMANS_7_pt2

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:39:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob unpacks the backstory behind Romans Chapter 7. Tying together Old Testament and New. For Christ followers to truly understand our relationship with the law of God, we have to understand it in the context of our NEW RELATIONSHIP with God Himself - the NEW covenant - through Jesus. Hear how the old way of relating to God and His commands pointed us to Jesus and His death on the cross. And now, we have a new heart and a new nature, and a whole new relationship with God to celebrate...

7_6_08_ROMANS_7

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:21:00 EST

Pastor Bob continues his series in ROMANS

06-29-08_ROMANS_6

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:22:00 EST

Pastor Bob teaches today from our latest series, "ROMANS." In chapter 6 we hear the clear message from God that when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, we truly are dead to sin. Our sin has been put to death on the cross with Jesus, and we are FREE! So then, the process of becoming more Godly is a product of our freedom, not the key to it... "Freedom first! Freedom first! Freedom first!"

06-22-08_ROMANS_5

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:02:00 EST

The very life of Christ inside you. Listen to find out more as Pastor Bob takes us into Chapter 5 in our series from ROMANS.

Leave A Legacy

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:16:00 EST

Special Father's Day Message from Pastor Bob.

06-08-08_ROMANS_4

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:38:00 EST

Pastor Bob was back in ROMANS again today as we pick up our study from last year. Today, in Romans 4, we learn about the transaction that takes place between God and a new believer. When we trust Jesus for forgivness of our sins, all of our past and future mistakes and willfull rebellion is credited to Jesus on the cross, and all of His righteous is credited to us. All of Romans chapter four is helping to clarify the magnitude of this life-changing transaction...

06-01-08_JasonGudim_MakeDisciples

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:04:00 EST

Living Hope Church welcomed guest teacher and AFLC Seminary student Jason Gudim to teach us Jesus' process for making disciples - the calling of every local church. Jason's step-by-step disciple-building message fit our church's mission like a glove: pray, build relationships, and share God's Word. If we stick to this simple, attainable plan, we will partner with God in redeeming our neighborhoods, our communities, and impact the world for eternity. Of course, to make disciples, you must first be a disciple. The question is, whether you are already a Christ-follower or not, what are you waiting for?

05-25-08_MNTeenChallenge_GodStories

Sun, 25 May 2008 18:01:00 EST

Today Living Hope Church welcomed the MN Teen Challenge Choir. Teen Challenge is a faith-based addiction recovery program that relies on the power of Jesus Christ to rescue and redeem lives lost to self destructive behavior and rebellion. For this recording and our podcast, we put together all of the spoken testimonies, every one telling a powerful story of God's ability to change lives forever. There is no place too dark for the light of Jesus, and every life has the potential to be a witness of His love and power. For more information, or to support the ministry of Minnesota Teen Challenge, visit < www.mntc.org >.

05-18-08_SteveHelps_Abide_IN_Jesus

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:31:00 EST

Today special guest speaker Steve Helps (from our 180 Youth Ministry leadership team) teaches what it means to abide IN Jesus. We are all given work to do by our heavenly Father, but whether or not we are effective and fruitful for God's Kingdom depends very much on whether or not we are plugged in to the ultimate power source. This is a powerful, practical message calling us to self-examination and a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ...

05-11-08_Never_Forget_Part3

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:36:00 EST

Pastor Bob concludes our three week series, "Never Forget," with a third need we will never outgrow... our need for God's Word.

05-04-08_Never_Forget_Part2_10a

Sun, 04 May 2008 14:43:00 EST

In Part 2 of our series, "Never Forget," Pastor Bob touches on a second need for every follower of Jesus... You will never outgrow your need for the Church.

05-04-08_Never_Forget_Part2_9a

Sun, 04 May 2008 14:22:00 EST

In Part 2 of our series, "Never Forget," Pastor Bob touches on a second need for every follower of Jesus... You will never outgrow your need for the Church.

04-27-08_Never_Forget_1

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:59:00 EST

Today was our second ever ONE gathering - where we stand together as ONE with other believers and celebrate God's goodness. Pastor Bob began a new series - Never Forget - reminding us that there are some truths we can never outgrow...

04-13-08_TextMessages_TMIWP

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob shares the last text message of our series from Jesus to His disciples. Set in Mark Chapter 6, we see Jesus use ordinary men, with very little to offer, to do the impossible. What if we - ordinary men and women - give what little we have to Him? Will He do the impossible through you and me? When we face overwhelming odds, Jesus says to us, "TRUST ME, I will provide..."

04-06-08_TextMessages_KOA

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Part three of our "text messages" series. Pastor Bob shares Jesus' teaching to his disciples about prayer as a text message to us today: KOA. "KEEP ON ASKING." Even human parents, with all of our failings and corrupted human nature, are eager to give good gifts to our children. How much more is our perfect Father in Heaven eager to bless us? The Father invites us to bring our deepest wants and needs to Him, and to keep on asking.

03-30-08_TextMessages_CFM

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In part two of our "text messages" series, Pastor Bob examines Jesus' words to Peter just following their encounter from the text last week. How does Peter move from denying he wants anything to do with Jesus to a love so deep that he's willing to die for Him? How do we move from apathetic stagnant religion to a growing love relationship with the King of Heaven? CFM...

03-23-08_TextMessages_DYLM

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Happy Easter from Living Hope! Today Pastor Bob starts our newest teaching series: "text messages." Unlocking four important text messages from Jesus to His followers, Bob will highlight some key principles Jesus wants you and me to grapple with. This week - DYLM? - we hear Jesus' asking, "Do you love me?" Every dynamic relationship is fueled by love. If you find yourself going through the motions, jumping through religious hoops, trying to sustain your faith with enough "good behavior," you will find yourself frustrated, bored, and disillusioned. Remember what Jesus did for you - rekindle your first love - reignight a life-changing relationship with God.

03-02-08_IMAGINE_part5

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Today Pastor Bob concludes our five-part series, "IMAGINE..." with a call to keep the main thing the main thing. In other words, we need to know what Living Hope Church is called to do and focus on living out that calling with unwavering committment. This message is a great summary of what Living Hope is all about!

02-24-08_IMAGINE_part4

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

This week Pastor Bob continues our "IMAGINE..." series with a word about what will help people move through the life-changing growth process of becoming a disciple of Jesus at Living Hope church: building relationships. Taking a cue from the greatest leader ever, we want to follow Jesus' example of investing in the people around us and inviting them to take a step closer to God at Living Hope.

02-17-08_IMAGINE_part3

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hear Pastor Bob share the third message in our "IMAGINE..." series. Today, Bob talks about the four primary environments we are going to invest our time and resources into in order to promote life-change in the four crucial areas he talked to us about in "part 2."

02-10-08_KristiEdlund_LH_Reflection

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:55:00 EST

This week the Living Hope family takes a pause from normal in many ways. On Tuesday, February 5, our good friend and active Living Hope member, Kristi Edlund, passed away unexpectedly at home at the young age of 33. For this week's message, Pastor Bob has some personal words for the Living Hope family on his perspective as a pastor, and what we have to look forward to as believers when our "Tuesday afternoon" finally catches up with us. A message of hope and encouragement for a church family in mourning.

02-02-08_IMAGINE_part2

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Pastor Bob continues painting a picture of a new biblical ministry strategy for Living Hope with our series called "Imagine..." part 2. Today Bob reveals how we will measure whether or not we are effective in actually changing lives. Listen and learn the four non-negotiable growth areas for a disciple of Jesus at Living Hope...

01-27-08_IMAGINE_part1

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hear Pastor Bob talk about the ONE THING our church must do. This was recorded at our first ever ONE Gathering on January 27, 2008, as we celebrated five years together as a church. This is also the first message in his series "IMAGINE..." which will unpack a God-given vision for a new ministry process at Living Hope...

06-17-07 father's day

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hear Pastor Bob Halvorson share an inspiring Father's Day message from Sunday, June 17th.

05-13-07 mother's day (amy skogerboe)

Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hear Living Hope member, Amy Skogerboe, share with the women of Living Hope on Mother's Day.

05-13-07 mother's day (joshua skogerboe)

Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Living Hope Executive Pastor, Joshua Skogerboe, shares with the men on Mother's Day.