Hope From the Word

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.

It seems so easy to get our lives out of focus. It happens when our foundation is not built on the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to Hope From the Word with Bill Luebkemann, the Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Marlton. We're at the end of the Old Testament in our through-the-Bible series, as we take a final look at the book of Malachi. When we realize that the Lord owns all the earth, then it would seem strange that He could be robbed of anything. And yet, the book of Malachi reveals how God could be robbed of those things that are most important to Him. And where is justice when this takes place? Join us for today's message as Pastor Bill Luebkemann takes a final look at the book of Malachi.

Pastor Bill takes us to the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi. While only three chapters long, Malachi has significant spiritual advice regarding the path to self-deception. If you want to avoid the danger of doubt, dishonor and deception, stay with us and turn to Malachi chapter one.

We'll go to Zechariah today to see how much God cares for Jerusalem, and how much He cares for us. So locate Zechariah, near the end of the Old Testament, and we'll join Pastor Bill for the second half of his study in Zechariah, a so-called minor prophet with a major message…