Ray Of Hope Church

To kick of 2021, Pastor Mike begins a series called "We're Expecting". No matter what age we are, no matter how long we have been working a job or profession, no matter how long we have been a follower of Christ, we should always be expecting God to move in all parts of our life!

In the final message for 2020, Pastor Matt speaks on finding joy in what we have gone through, while finding hope and determination to grow in the future!

In the final part of our Christmas series, Pastor Mike gives us insight on the story of the wise men, and how that story was a foreshadowing of who Jesus was, and what he would be for us in our lives!

In the second part of our Christmas series, Pastor Matt brings to live the 'unsanitary' aspects of the first Christmas, and how they apply to the story of Jesus!

The very first Christmas season, the time when Jesus was about to be born, was certainly unexpected! During the time of Jesus birth, it was a time of fear and a time of spiritual darkness. Although it was unexpected, it was announced both in scripture and to those who were present in the story. We must be sure that when Jesus comes again, though it will be unexpected just like the first time, that our hearts are ready.

In this message, Pastor Matt explains that we have an advocate in Jesus Christ. Through Christ we are also able to be a mentor to others, both those who already have come to faith in Jesus and those who are lost. 

In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike talks about the importance of being thankful and having gratitude. We also learn the negative side effects of complaining, and we are encouraged to focus not on the negative, but focus on the positive things God has done and will do!

In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike covers the very important topic of marriage. We learn we must be willing to meet each others needs and be servants in the relationship. 

Pastor Mike discusses and teaches on the topic of spiritual toughness during Sunday night's service.

In part 2 of this series, we look into thriving as a family. In order to do that, we must have prayer together, have prayer for our family, seek strength from God for our family, and be willing to identify who is a great help in the family. We know that we are better together than divided!

In the first part of this series about family and family relationships, Pastor Mike lays out that communication is key. Proverbs says life and death are in the power of the tongue, so what we say and how we say it matters immensely. Our words produce fruit, and we want to be sure we are sowing positivity and love.

For the final message in this series, Pastor Mike outlines how we have a real adversary, Satan, that is actively working against us attempting to destroy our faith and create problems in our everyday life. Christians must know that we will go through tough times. We cannot avoid them in this life, but we do have current & eternal hope in Jesus, and we do have the ability to overcome by faith and perseverance!

In part 2 of this series, we are given assurances from scripture that show that whether we are indeed walking in the light as followers of God. Knowing where we stand and being assured in our faith is important, because when we are confident in our faith, we are far more effective as ministers of the gospel! 

As believers in Christ, we follow diligently after Jesus and seek to live a life that exhibits obedience to him. In doing so, we are blessed. This message will encourage you with the truth that those who live a life following Jesus are assured that they will receive the goodness God has in store for them.

As followers of Jesus, we have a big part to play in the 'invisible war' around us. In this message, Pastor Mike outlines what we as believers can do to make an impact that causes great benefit to the Kingdom of God. We must be willing to live the life, look for opportunities to share our faith, and be bold enough to walk through the doors God has opened for us.

In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike teaches that the bible gives us the definition of 'worldliness' and that we are in an invisible war against wordliness. In order to do that, we must know that God is our source, there is great pressure to conform, and we must have God's Kingdom as our priority. 

The Bible is clear that there is a seen & unseen world.  We war against the unseen things of our mind & thoughts, fear, and guilt & shame. In this message, you are encouraged to mount resistance to the unseen world that is against you, and also to realize that your own flesh wars against you. Romans 7 presents the 'dilemma', and Romans 8 gives the answer. We know we have hope, because Christ Jesus came to our rescue! 

How motivated are you to do the work of the Lord? This message will give you inspiration from scripture to move forward into the good works God has called us to, to continue our defense of biblical truth, and to reach those who need to hear the message of Christ.

In part 3 of the 'Resist' series, Pastor Matt encourages us we resist because that is what we do in battle, and as our resistance to Satan increases, our faith and understanding of God also increases.

Do you believe followers of God have an enemy? The Bible is clear that there is a literal Satan, and he is bent on destroying lives. In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike outlines the strategies Satan uses in his attempts to bring ruin to every person. In order to properly resist him, we need to understand those strategies, and know how to bring the fight back to him!