Mount Hope Podcast

Fasting repositions His spirit as the dominant force in our lives. As Mount Hope starts the new year with a 21-day fast, listen to the heart of God as Pastor Joe unpacks the revelation of fasting as a New-Testament believer.

As we finish out 2018, let's get excited for what God has in store! There's a blank canvas in front of us that we get to partner with the Holy Spirit and paint our future by putting God first!

Join Pastor Kevin Berry for our Christmas service as we join together and celebrate the birth of our King!

Sent to save the world, Jesus Christ was the biggest blessing we could have ever received. Likewise, the Mount Hope Church family was able to inspire hope by blessing others this Christmas season. Watch as Pastor Kevin helps us see how the spirit of Christmas begins with our generosity.

What does a generous heart look like? When the wisemen saw the star in the sky, they were filled with great joy and were compelled to give extravagant gifts. Be encouraged from Pastor Kevin and learn that the pathway to being blessed is not in keeping, it's in giving.

In every season, especially the Christmas season, are you filled with joy? It's key to know that in your trouble and heartache, Jesus comes to you and that His desire for you is great joy! Be encourage by Pastor Kevin as we see that joy is not determined by our circumstances, but instead who's with us.

Join Geoff Bassett as he encourages the church to go outside and live the Great Commission!

As we close out the Study of Mark... what's next? Be inspired and motivated by Pastor Peter Reeves to be an activated church—a church where everyone takes personal responsibility to share hope.

Jesus has the final word! Join Pastor Kevin as he finishes the last chapter of Mark.

"Courage is not the absence of fear —Courage is not letting fear control you!" -Pastor Kevin Berry If there was no fear, there'd be no need for courage. When tragedy hits, it's vital that you keep your eyes on the kingdom and hold fast to courage. Listen as Pastor Kevin shares deep from his heart how to triumph over fear and rejoice even in the darkest of hours.

Have you ever felt like darkness is all around you? Understand that God will never leave you, nor forsake you. When darkness come around you, remember that Jesus triumphed for fear and death when He died on the cross. Follow along with Pastor Kevin as we go through Mark 15.

In Mark 15 we see Jesus walking up the mountain to be crucified. How Jesus responded was astonishing. Follow along with Pastor Kevin as he continues the study of Mark. Pastor Kevin Berry Mount Hope Church in Lansing, MI http://www.mounthopechurch.org

Have you ever been stuck? Or have you be going around the same mountain over and over again? Honor is the key to your breakthrough! True honor is an act of belief that brings us into God's promise.

Do you still stand in amazement at what God has done for you? In Mark 15, Jesus is before Pilot being questioned whether He is the "King of the Jews" or not. After Jesus stop answer Pilot, he was left amazed. Follow along with Pastor Kevin as we see Jesus take the place of Barabbas—just as He took our place on the cross.

I don’t know what was more painful for Jesus at this moment in Mark 14:66-72; Peter’s denial, the false accusations of the Pharisees, or the mocking and beating from the soldiers. Let's examime this pattern of Peter’s choices with Pastor Joe that led him to this point. Let’s also let the Word of God examine our own lives and recognize these patterns in our own lives as a warning to run back to Jesus and strengthen our love for Him.

In Mark 14:53, we see Jesus being on trial—being asked, "Are you the Messiah." Jesus later asks the crowd, "Who do you say that I am?" We all have decisions to make: • How will we approach Jesus? • Are you willing to make the cost? • Will you find others to follow Christ?

When we see Jesus in Mark 14, we see the characteristics every believer should demonstrate—pray, love, and serve. In 1 Peter 4:7-8,10, Peter instructs us, "The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." We see the instruction to pray, connect with God, love, connect with others, and serve, connect with your purpose.

When we face problems, sometimes what we think requires a giant solution may be something little like praying a prayer or singing a song. Follow along with Pastor Kevin in Mark 14:26-42 as we see Jesus facing the cross and choosing to sing a song.

When it seems like things are going out of control, remember that God has a plan!

We were designed to declare worth when we see it. That's what worship truly is! Pastor John continues the Study of Mark series by explaining how Mary responded to the worthiness of Jesus and consequently discovered her own worth.