Hope Commons Church Teachings

Gospel of Luke

January 12, 2025 • Ron Zimmer

Jesus’ priority was His Father’s work, reminding us to prioritize spiritual growth and focus on God’s missionSupporting Scriptures: Proverbs 22:6 (training children), Matthew 6:33 (seek first the kingdom).Application Challenge: Identify one area of your life where God’s mission can take priority, and take action this week.

Jesus in His Father's House

January 5, 2025 • Ron Zimmer • Luke 2

Jesus’ priority was His Father’s work, reminding us to prioritize spiritual growth and focus on God’s missionSupporting Scriptures: Proverbs 22:6 (training children), Matthew 6:33 (seek first the kingdom).Application Challenge: Identify one area of your life where God’s mission can take priority, and take action this week.

Faithful Witnesses: Simeon and Anna

December 29, 2024 • Julie Porta

Simeon and Anna exemplify patient faith and remind us to stay alert to God’s work in our lives.Supporting Scriptures: Isaiah 40:31 (waiting on the Lord), Hebrews 11:1 (faith as assurance).Application Challenge: Spend time praying for patience and looking for signs of God’s presence in your waiting.

The Shepherds

December 22, 2024 • Ron Zimmer • Luke

Luke’s Gospel was written to provide certainty about Jesus’ life, mission, and teachings.

The Birth

December 15, 2024 • Ron Zimmer

Luke’s Gospel was written to provide certainty about Jesus’ life, mission, and teachings.

The Revolution

December 8, 2024 • Sam Wood

Luke’s Gospel was written to provide certainty about Jesus’ life, mission, and teachings.

Culture, Doubt and Silence

December 1, 2024 • Andy Shoemaker • Luke 1

Luke’s Gospel was written to provide certainty about Jesus’ life, mission, and teachings.

Certainty in Christ

November 24, 2024 • Ron Zimmer

Luke’s Gospel was written to provide certainty about Jesus’ life, mission, and teachings.

The Secret of Contentment

November 17, 2024 • Julie Porta

Paul concludes his letter by sharing the secret to true contentment—learning to rely on Jesus in every situation. This is the culmination of a life lived in communion with God, marked by peace, joy, and generosity. Paul’s emphasis on practical holy living is seen in the encouragement to rejoice always and to live generously.

Pressing On Toward the Goal

November 10, 2024 • Julie Porta • Philippians 3

Paul warns against putting confidence in the flesh—our achievements, status, or religious performance. Instead, he encourages the Philippians to press on toward the goal of knowing Christ fully. This aligns with the idea of Christian perfection—striving toward holiness in love and intimacy with Christ.

Healing and the Missing It's-It's

November 3, 2024 • Andy Shoemaker • Philippians

Despite his imprisonment, Paul’s focus remains on the advancement of the gospel. He challenges the Philippians To have the same mind.

Living Worthy of the Gospel

October 27, 2024 • Ron Zimmer • Philippians

Despite his imprisonment, Paul’s focus remains on the advancement of the gospel. He challenges the Philippians to live worthy of the gospel in the face of opposition, demonstrating that suffering can be a witness to Christ when met with joy and faith. This echoes the ideals of perseverance in trials and living a life of holiness.

Philippians

October 20, 2024 • Ron Zimmer

End of the Letter

October 13, 2024 • Julie Porta • Galatians 6

And other Things Etc

September 29, 2024 • Sam Wood • Galatians 6

Sin and Fruit