Rightly Dividing the Word
II Corinthians 1:1-2
When Heralds of Hope began its Bible teaching ministry more than 50 years ago, the defining feature of that teaching was exposition. One of our core...
What’s Your Comfort Level?
II Cor. 1:3-7
As human beings we find comfort in a variety of things and experiences in life. Comfort can be physical, like relaxing in an easy chair at the end of a hard...
Delivered from Death
II Corinthians 1:8-14
Back in the late 1970s, I still lived at home with my parents. It was the day before Christmas, and my dad and I had made a trip to a local store to pick...
Established in Christ
II Corinthians 1:15-22
A well-known Scottish poet wrote this maxim in one of his poems; “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” You don’t need to live very many years...
The Heart of a Godly Leader
II Corinthians 1:23-2:11
As we begin our time in the Word today, I have a question for you. What qualities do you think are necessary for a person to exercise godly leadership?...
Diffusing the Aroma of Christ
II Corinthians 2:12-17
Most of you have heard of “essential oils.” These oils are compounds that are derived or extracted from plants, especially herbs, and then they’re...
Living Letters
II Corinthians 3:1-6
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter? Has it been so long ago you can’t remember? Never? Letter writing is a dying art in our digital age.
If...
The Glory That Excels
II Corinthians 3:7-18
If you’re a married man, think back to when you were dating. Back then, you gave compliments to your girlfriend for her neatness, her quiet spirit, her cooking...
The Light of the Gospel: Part 1
II Corinthians 4:1-6
When I was a child, I was afraid of the dark; I was scared of the “boogie man.” I remember not wanting to be the first one to go up the stairs to...
But the god of this age is also a mindset or a worldview. It includes the ideals, opinions, goals, and hopes of the majority of the people in any given culture or people group. It influences their philosophy...
Jars Of Clay
II Corinthians 4:7-12
In 1947, a Bedouin boy was herding his goats in the Judean wilderness along the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. One of his goats strayed from the flock so, naturally,...
Dying to Live
II Corinthians 4:13-18
What do you want out of life? Happiness, security, acceptance, pleasure, comfort? What about meaning and purpose? And if you want those things, what are you doing...
Looking for a New Home
II Corinthians 5:1-10
When our children were younger, there was a neighboring church in our community that hosted an annual “father/son campout.” We were part of it for several...
The Constraint of Love
II Corinthians 5:11-16
Elijah Cadman was born in England in 1843. He was the youngest of five children and his father died when he was three years old. Six-year-old Elijah was...
The Ministry of Reconciliation
II Corinthians 5:17-21
In the mid-1970s, David Berkowitz went on a shooting rampage in New York City that spanned several years. At one of the crime scenes, he left a...
The Paradox of Ministry
II Corinthians 6:1-10
What do you think about this statement; “the only constant in life is change?” Is that true? Has that been your experience? This is what we call...
The Paradox of Ministry : Part 2
II Corinthians 6:1-10
Are you protected? You may be asking, “protected from what?” The initial question is somewhat open-ended, it can be answered in quite a few different...
The Pursuit of Holiness
II Corinthians 6:11-7:1
The United States Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed...
The Pursuit of Holiness : Part 2
II Corinthians 6:11-7:1
Paul begins this section with an emphatic command, “Stop becoming unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” The idea here is to become “mixed...
“The Joys of Sorrow”
II Corinthians 7:2-12
Then a woman said, Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow.
And he answered: Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughterrises,...
Contagious Joy
II Corinthians 7:13-16
What is the value of unity in the Body of Christ? And what is the primary response to that unity?
Listen to Psalm 133. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it...
The Heart of Giving
II Corinthians 8:1-7
One of the few things I remember about my grandpa’s garden from when I was a boy is that he raised celery. If you’ve only eaten celery bought in the grocery...
Achieving Excellence in Giving
II Corinthians 8:8-15
Not long ago at Heralds of Hope, we were discussing the importance of our core values as an organization. We currently have seven core values...
Guidelines for Group Giving
II Corinthians 8:16-24
The Bible is a very practical book, it teaches us how to live well. Reading through its pages we find specific teaching on a wide variety of subjects....
The Graces of Giving
II Corinthians 9:1-15
Our Scripture portion today addresses an important subject for every follower of Jesus. It is the subject of Christian stewardship. When Jesus was on earth,...
Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
II Corinthians 10:1-6
A pastor friend of mine and his wife were visiting the country of Nigeria. They had gone to bed for the night and were sound asleep. All of a sudden,...
A Fool for God’s Glory
II Corinthians 11:16-33
You may have heard this quote: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” No one is quite sure of the...
Are You in the Faith?
II Corinthians 13:1-14
May I ask you a question? Are you in good health? How do you know? What standard do you...
May 6, 2023
Bible Distribution
Heralds of Hope partners with in-culture believers to distribute Bibles. By collaborating closely with these partners around the world, we empower them to share God’s Word with their own communities.
Heralds of Hope offers two distinctive teaching programs: The Voice of Hope and Hope for Today, each centered on expository Bible teaching. The Voice of Hope is a weekly, thirty-minute program in English, while Hope for Today is a fifteen-minute international program offered in 26 languages. Both are available through radio and social media platforms.
