Does Jesus Care?

Mark 6:30-44 Reverend Frank Graeff was a pastor in Philadelphia in the late 1800s. He had a radiant personality and an ever-present smile. Because of his cheerful outlook on life and simple faith, he was nicknamed, “The Sunshine Minister.” Although Reverend Graeff’s nickname indicated a life filled with joy, he also knew heartache and spiritual […]
The Obedient Heart
Exodus 34:1-9 It is so good to be with you again today, thanks for listening and continuing with us in our journey through Exodus. We have been in Exodus just over a year and now we are coming to the end of Exodus. Personally, the interactions between God and Moses are some of my favorite […]
God And His Sinful People
Exodus 33:1-6 Last week our lesson was from a sad time for the children of Israel, they made a golden calf and worshipped it as god. It was for good reason God almost destroyed them and started over, but thanks to Moses the Israelites were spared. Amazingly they were more than just spared, God still […]
The Offense of Grace
The Offense of Grace Mark 2:13-17 Most religions of the world have some things in common. One is the belief in a higher power that can impact life in either a positive or negative way. Religions also share practices like worship, kindness, compassion, and community. But what is the goal of these practices? The […]
Jesus Forgives and Heals
Jesus Forgives and Heals Mark 2:1-12 Most of us who have lived more than twenty or thirty years can look back on life and see the results of some of our decisions. Some decisions were good and brought blessings, others were not so good and brought us trouble and pain. This is our experience […]
True Worship
Exodus 30:11-21 It is good to be with you this week, thanks so much for joining us on Hope for Today. There is absolutely no other book like the Bible, and we believe every part of the Bible is beneficial for us. As you know, we are studying in Exodus, but this is not the […]
The Ministry of the Servant
The Ministry of the Servant Mark 1:35-45 What comes to your mind when you hear the word ministry or minister? An organization, a position of leadership, something else? Some organizations use the word ministry in their official name. At Heralds of Hope we’re an international Gospel ministry using media to make disciples of Jesus […]
The Altar of Sacrifice
Exodus 27:1-8 Hello and welcome, thanks so much for joining us on Hope for Today. We are honored to be here with you and look forward to our time together. Today I’d like to encourage you with some feedback we received from our listeners. It was encouraging for us to hear, and we trust it […]
Preparing the Way
Preparing the Way Mark 1:1-8 Preparation is a major part of any task. Think about the construction of a major highway. There are engineering studies, environmental studies, soil studies, public hearings, an extensive permitting process, and the list goes on and on. All those preparations must be made before one cubic foot of earth […]
A Day of Retribution : Part 1

A Day of Retribution : Part 1 Joel 3:1-8 A few years ago, I read the book, “Unbroken,” by Laura Hillenbrand. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s the biography of World War II veteran Louis Zamperini. Young Louie grew up in Torrance, California, in a nominally Christian home but he was a wild and […]