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John 14:15-31 : God's Adoption Agency
John 14:15-31 : God's Adoption Agency
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Messages of hope from Pastor Chris Smart of Hope Church Presbyterian, Tampa, Florida.
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- John 14:15-31 : God's Adoption Agency · 32 minIn this message from John 14:15–31, we are reminded that Jesus does not leave His people as orphans. Using the picture of “God’s adoption agency,” the passage shows how the Holy…
- John 14:1-14 : Jesus Gives Peace and Power with Sam Lago · 44 minJesus promises that His followers will never be abandoned like orphans, because the Holy Spirit—the divine Comforter and Advocate—comes to dwell within believers, making the love…
- John 13:1-17 : True Greatness Serves · 38 minTrue greatness is not found in status or power but in humble, Christlike service, as Jesus—fully secure in His identity and authority—stooped to wash the feet of disciples who…
- John 15:1-17 : The Fruitfulness from Friendship with Jesus · 44 minJesus, the true Vine, calls us into friendship with Him. As we abide in His love, the Father works in us, pruning and shaping our lives so that we bear lasting fruit that…
- John 15:18 - 16:15 : When Following Jesus is Costly · 37 minIn this message from John 15:18–16:15, Jesus prepares His followers for a difficult but faithful path: following Him in a world that may reject those of us who follow him. His…
- Isaiah 44:1-5 : Do Not Fear - God Pours out His Spirit · 45 minContact Pastor Smart from our Church website or send an email. hope4tampa.com/smartalk [email protected] Music: Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a…
- Isaiah 43:1-7 : Reasons Not to Fear · 31 minIsaiah 43:1-7 : Reasons Not to Fear. Life is full of reasons to fear! But here in Isaiah, we are told that even if our lives have to pass through flood and fire, God is with us…
- Isaiah 42:1-9 : God Delivers · 38 minIsaiah 42:1-9: God Delivers. Perhaps you didn't know it, but you are looking for mishpat! It means justice, but it's much more than that. It's when all of life aligns with God's…
- Genesis 15:5-6 and Revelation 7:9-10: God's Vision for His People · 40 minGenesis 15:5-6 and Revelation 7:9-10: God's Vision for His People. From Abraham to Revelation, God reveals His vision to bless all nations through His people. Jesus fulfills this…
- Ephesians 2:11-18: Leaving the Past Behind · 34 minEphesians 2:11-18: Leaving the Past Behind. Can we leave our past behind? It's a very important question, especially for people who carry a burden of regret in life. When we…
- Isaiah 41:8-16 : God's Friendship over our Fears · 34 minIsaiah 41:8-16 : God's Friendship over our Fears. In this amazing passage, God shows us multiple foundations for his command not to give in to fear. He is with us, he holds us by…
- Colossians 2:6-10: The Gift of God · 40 minColossians 2:6-10: The Gift of God. In Christ, God gives us the greatest gift - Himself. We are challenged here to open that gift and walk-in in growing dependence and…
- Isaiah 40:9-11 : The Gospel of Looking to God · 45 minIsaiah 40:9-11 : The Gospel of Looking to God. God calls us to look to Him - coming in Christ as Warrior-King and gentle Shepherd - who defeats our enemies, gathers His people…
- John 1:14-18: Advent Reveals God · 34 minJohn 1:14-18: Advent Reveals God. In Advent, God reveals Himself in Jesus Christ, who draws near to dwell with us and displays God's glory through sacrificial service, so that we…
- Matthew 1: Jesus' Family · 33 minMatthew 1: Jesus' Family. We don't get to pick our families, but when God came to earth, he did. When you look at the mothers, men, and marriages that make up the line of Jesus…
- Zechariah 9:9-17: God is Faithful to His Promises · 32 minZechariah 9:9-17: God is Faithful to His Promises. Here we see God promises to come to his people like a shepherd, reminding us of Psalm 23, both so powerfully fulfilled in the…
- Daniel 12: God's People in the End · 40 minDaniel 12: God's People in the End. Throughout history God's people will face great challenges, but the promise of resurrection and Christ's ultimate victory over evil, gives…
- Daniel 11: Game of Thrones. · 41 minDaniel 11: Game of Thrones. Is the world out of control? Does history travel on a road to a clear destination, or are we on a loop, destined to keep repeating the same events…
- Daniel 10: The Touch of Strength · 35 minDaniel 10: The Touch of Strength. Sometimes it's in our greatest moments of weakness that God reaches out to us through his messengers and renews us with his touch. Contact…
- Daniel 9: Promises, Prayer, and God's Plans · 44 minDaniel 9: Promises, Prayer, and God's Plans. God's promises call Daniel to repentance and hopeful intercession. God's answer points beyond exile to Christ, the true fulfillment…
