Hope From the Word

Calvary Chapel of Marlton welcomes you to Hope From the Word. Our teacher is Pastor Bill Luebkemann, and we're currently going through the New Testament as part of our through-the-Bible series. Jesus often used parables to describe the kingdom of God. Sometimes the parables were difficult to understand, even the disciples had to ask Jesus about their meaning! So, to help us understand, Pastor Bill will be explaining one of Jesus's parables in Mark chapter four – the parable of the mustard seed. Let's join him now.

Thanks for joining us today for Hope From the Word, with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. This daily program is from Calvary Chapel of Marlton. Today we'll continue our study through the Bible with a stop in Mark's gospel, chapter four. Jesus often used parables to get His point across in a manner that provoked deep thought in those who heard the stories. Here in Mark chapter four there are several great examples. We'll begin with the parable of the sower. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann with today's study…

Great to have you along today for Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann is our teacher, and once again we'll be looking at Matthew's gospel. Today we'll stop at chapter twenty, as we continue to see the Lord teaching; using one of His favorite methods, the parable. We'll look at the parable of the Vineyard workers again today, which is found in Matthew chapter twenty. This story points out a very important fact that we should always keep in mind. It doesn't matter how long you've been saved, it only matters ‘that' you've been saved! Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann…

Have you ever had someone ask if you were a Christian, because they thought you “looked” like one? Really, that's not such a bad thing. There are some specific things we are instructed to do by the Lord that will lead others to notice that we are indeed different. Today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann will share some of the character traits of a believer; as we look at one of the best known parables in the book of Matthew, the parable of the workers in the Vineyard. Check yourself against how these guys acted and see how you're doing! Here's Pastor Bill, with a study in Matthew chapter twenty…

Welcome to Hope From the Word, with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. Currently on the program, we're studying the first book of the New Testament, the gospel of Matthew. This account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ has many enriching lessons for us, including what we'll learn today, trusting the Lord in every aspect of your life; and the dangers of trusting man instead of God. We're in chapter fourteen today, so turn there as we join Pastor Bill for today's message…

If you enjoy studying the word of God and gleaning all the wonderful nuggets of truth contained there, then you've come to the right place! Today Pastor Bill continues his study through the Bible, with a message from Matthew chapter fourteen. Here we find one of the best known scenes in all the Bible, Jesus walking on the water. Why did He do it? We'll find out next. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann.

Have you ever received something good that you didn't deserve? Have you ever received something bad that you did deserve? That's the difference between mercy and justice. It's a good thing God is merciful, because none of us want to really think about getting what we really deserve! That's why Jesus died on a cross for our sins. What a tremendous act of mercy! We'll see the meaning of mercy, and how it is shown, as we look at the beatitudes in Matthew five, here on Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will bring us his final look at the first twelve verses of Matthew chapter five, as he continues to present God's pattern for happy living. Here's Pastor Bill…Have you ever received something good that you didn't deserve? Have you ever received something bad that you did deserve? That's the difference between mercy and justice. It's a good thing God is merciful, because none of us want to really think about getting what we really deserve! That's why Jesus died on a cross for our sins. What a tremendous act of mercy! We'll see the meaning of mercy, and how it is shown, as we look at the beatitudes in Matthew five, here on Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will bring us his final look at the first twelve verses of Matthew chapter five, as he continues to present God's pattern for happy living. Here's Pastor Bill…Have you ever received something good that you didn't deserve? Have you ever received something bad that you did deserve? That's the difference between mercy and justice. It's a good thing God is merciful, because none of us want to really think about getting what we really deserve! That's why Jesus died on a cross for our sins. What a tremendous act of mercy! We'll see the meaning of mercy, and how it is shown, as we look at the beatitudes in Matthew five, here on Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will bring us his final look at the first twelve verses of Matthew chapter five, as he continues to present God's pattern for happy living. Here's Pastor Bill…

Throughout our lifetime, our appetites tend to change. Most of us, at times, get tired or “burned out” of certain types of food. Our appetites change throughout the day as well. Imagine eating a chili dog for breakfast! Likewise, our spiritual appetites should change when becoming a Christian. At the moment of our conversion, the Holy Spirit begins to create a hunger and a thirst for righteousness in us. Today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann will ask us to consider what we are hungry for, and we'll see the truth in the old adage that “you are what you eat.” All of this is part of Pastor Bill's study of the beatitudes. Join us now in Matthew chapter five.

Oftentimes we get the idea that meekness is the same as weakness. Maybe you think that if you display meekness, you make yourself a doormat. But today on Hope from the Word, we'll see that true meekness is power under control. It's being willing to humble yourself and submit to a better way or a better plan. Christ Himself displayed meekness during His time on earth. We're going to take a look at the beatitudes and see how we can be more like Jesus so join us now in Matthew chapter five. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann.

Today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann will begin a detailed examination of the first twelve verses of the Sermon on the Mount, known as the Beatitudes. “Blessed are” can be translated to mean “happy are”, so what we're really exploring here is the road to true and lasting happiness. Anyone can find temporary happiness in certain things, but lasting happiness? Only God has the answer! Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann with our first look at the Beatitudes, in Matthew chapter five.