In this sermon, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of aligning our hearts with God's truth rather than following the popular notion of "following your heart." He underscores that true defilement comes from within, as expressed by Jesus in Mark 7, where the heart is the core source of sin, not external influences. By referencing Scripture, he hig…

Pastor Jeff discusses Mark chapter seven, focusing on the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding their traditions of ritual hand washing. He emphasizes that the Pharisees' adherence to these traditions often overshadowed the heart of worship and obedience to God. Pastor Jeff challenges the congregation to reflect on their own lives, que…

Jesus consistently gathered crowds, even facing rejection from his hometown and religious leaders. In Mark chapter six, after a day of miracles, Jesus sent his disciples ahead by boat while he went to pray, observing their struggle against the wind from a distance. When the disciples encountered fear thinking he was a ghost, Jesus reassured them th…

Sin can creep into our lives and cause destruction, sometimes before we are even aware of it. What can we do to stop sin from causing destruction in our lives?Di HOP Blairsville

We all encounter storms in life from time to time. How we respond depends on who we trust. When we place our trust in God, we can be confident that He will see us through the storm.Main Scripture passage: Mark 4:35-41Di HOP Blairsville

09/01/24 - Peter Kough: Having Joy In Fellowship With God by HOP BlairsvilleDi HOP Blairsville

The Bible says that Jesus is the light of the world, and we are supposed to be like him. We are supposed to be a light in the darkness, to speak the truth of God's Word and live by it.Main Scripture passage: Mark 4:21-34Di HOP Blairsville

The parable of the sower is very familiar. The sower sows the same seed everywhere, yet it is received very differently. What does this say about the condition of our hearts?Main Scripture passage: Mark 4:1-20Di HOP Blairsville

Jesus' family thought he was crazy. The religious leaders accused him of being demon possessed. Jesus claimed to be the Son of God and the Savior of the world. Who do you say he is?Main Scripture passage: Mark 3:20-30Di HOP Blairsville

In today's message, Pastor Jeff reflects on God's work in the life of our church and celebrates what He has done and is doing. All glory and praise to God!Scripture Passages:Psalm 105:1-6Psalm 106:1-22 Corinthians 5:17-20Psalm 117Di HOP Blairsville

There were many responses to Jesus during his time of ministry on earth. In this message from Pastor Jeff, we see three groups of people developing. Jesus had foes, Jesus had fans, Jesus had followers. How do you you relate to Jesus?Main Scripture Passage: Mark 3:6-19Di HOP Blairsville

Jesus has a run-in with the Pharisees on two occasions on the Sabbath. Do we act like Jesus today or are we acting like Pharisees?Main Scripture passage: Mark 2:23-3:6Di HOP Blairsville

The role of the elder/pastor/shepherd in the church comes with great responsibility. In this message, Pastor Jeff looks at a few aspects of shepherding God's children.Di HOP Blairsville

In Mark 2, we find Jesus challenging the Pharisees' way of thinking and their religious practices. Jesus came offering something new - not more rules, but a relationship. The Pharisees were all about following the law, but Jesus was all about loving God and loving others. He showed us that we don't have to follow a bunch of rules to be close to God…

The healing of the paralytic man is a familiar story taught in Sunday School, VBS, and children's church. We will look at this familiar account and be reminded that the paralytic man's greatest need was not to walk, but to be right with God.Main Scripture passage: Mark 2:1-12Di HOP Blairsville

Join John Spaulding as he explains our role in helping those around us grow spiritually.Di HOP Blairsville

In a world that tells us that we set our own course and no one can tell us what to do, the power and authority of Jesus Christ must be properly acknowledged. In Mark 1, we see Jesus' power and authority on display. He heals the sick, casts out demons, and raises the dead. These actions demonstrate that Jesus is the Son of God, who has come to redee…

The Gospel of Mark begins with the baptism of Jesus. Today we will discuss baptism and the main reasons for believer's baptism by immersion.Main Scripture Passage: Mark 1:1-11Di HOP Blairsville

Consider your posture when you go before the Lord. Are you prideful or humble in your walk with Him? Are you willing to adjust your life, embrace weakness, and have grace revealed to you?Main Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 5:5-7Di HOP Blairsville

The importance of Mothers cannot be overstated. In this message, we see that a godly mother is biblically ethical, an example, and an encouragement. Be sure to love the mothers in your life and be an encouragement to them today.Di HOP Blairsville

Follow Jesus outside the camp. Leave behind the pleasures, possessions and plans that are a distraction, in order to fully follow Jesus.Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 13:11-25Di HOP Blairsville

Practical ways of exemplifying a changed life in ChristDi HOP Blairsville

We are reminded one last time of the superiority of Christ in Hebrews 12. The comparison is between Mount Sinai where the Law was given and Mount Zion where Jerusalem was built. Do we come to God through our own goodness and ability to live up to His standard or through Jesus?Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 12:18-29…

Understanding the discipline of God is of utmost important. It's often misunderstood. God disciples not for punishment but for training and correction, to make us more like his Son.Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 12:3-17Di HOP Blairsville

Sometimes we need to stop, evaluate, and make adjustments in life. That's the call in the opening verses of Hebrews chapter 12. The quick conclusion is that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus. Our faith doesn't just begin and end with him, he sets the example for us in life.Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 12:1-4…

Easter changes everything! Christ's death and resurrection is a game changer for those who believe. Let's look together at what Christ has done for us.Main Scripture passage: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Peter 1:3-9Di HOP Blairsville

Who is Jesus to you? It's a question that we need to consider. There are many ways this question can be answered. The Bible reveals that he is the awaited Messiah who came to offer redemption to a world that desperately needed and still needs a Savior.Di HOP Blairsville

The call to have faith in the Scriptures is specific. We are to have faith in God. Faith that He is who He says He is and that He does what He says He will do. It applies to all areas of life. This is the final of three messages on faith from Hebrews 11.Main Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:23-40Di HOP Blairsville

We are called to live by faith. The patriarchs are commended for their faith, even if not all of their lives are commendable. We have lots to learn from them!Di HOP Blairsville

We live by faith every day in all aspects of life. The call for a follower of Christ is to live by faith in God. Hebrews 11 encourages us to live by faith and gives examples of those who have gone before, living by faith.Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 11:1-16Di HOP Blairsville

This passage has a very strong warning against knowing the truth and rejecting it. The call is to persevere in difficulty and walk in faith.Main Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:26-39Di HOP Blairsville

The Christian life is a life of dependence. We need both God and other believers in our lives to thrive as followers of Christ as we seek to make a difference in our world. Jesus has opened the way for us to approach God. We need to come to God in faith and encourage each other to do the same.Main Scripture passage: Hebrews 10:19-25…

The 3 Hows of Remembering GodDi HOP Blairsville

For many, the 10 Commandments are a list of rules to be followed. Join Pastor Jeff as he discovers the purpose of the Commandments and how we learn to love God and love others through them.Main Scripture passage: Exodus 19-20Di HOP Blairsville

The Passover is an important event in the history of the nation of Israel. It is also a significant picture of what Christ, our Passover lamb, did for us.Main Scripture passage: Exodus 11-12Di HOP Blairsville

Most of us are familiar with the 10 plagues administered by God before Pharaoh let the people of Israel go. Join Pastor Jeff as he looks at the why behind the plagues as we discover that God wants us to learn the same truths today.Di HOP Blairsville

Genesis records the very first sin of mankind. The repercussions of this first sin still echo in our world today. How can we avoid the temptation that Adam and Eve succumbed to?What can we learn from their mistakes? Join Pastor Jeff as he begins a study on Genesis 3.Main Scripture passage: Genesis 3Di HOP Blairsville

Not only did God create the world, but he had a design for how the world would operate. The family unit is a major part of God's plan for the world, and the family unit is incomplete without Dads! Join Pastor Jeff as he honors Fathers!Main Scripture passage: Genesis 1:24-31Di HOP Blairsville

The Christian life is a matter of faith and our understanding comes down to faith. Do we believe what God says or do we believe what man says? Join Pastor Jeff as he looks at what God tells us about the creation of the world.Main Scripture passage: Genesis 1Di HOP Blairsville

Pastor Jeff begins his study entitled Origins! The opening chapters of God's Word introduce us to so many ideas and themes that are continued throughout Scripture. We will look at the Origins of God, Creation, Man, Sin and Redemption.Di HOP Blairsville

Join Pastor Jeff as he takes a one-week stop in the book of Romans. He will be doing an overview of the first three chapters of Romans to see that every human is a sinner, and God offers salvation to all who believe.Di HOP Blairsville

Mothering is a tough job! Certainly not for the weak of heart. Hannah was a mother with many struggles who turned to the Lord in her time of need. Join Pastor Jeff as he teaches about her example.Di HOP Blairsville

Have you ever wondered what God has for your life? If He may have something new for you to do? In this message, Pastor Jeff looks at a foundational truth to hold onto as you look to the future.Di HOP Blairsville

We all need hope. Hope for the situations we are facing today and hope for what will come in the future. Join Pastor Jeff as he uncovers the hope we have in Jesus because of the resurrection.Main Scripture passage: Matthew 28:1-10Di HOP Blairsville

Justice is important to all of us, however, we don't always agree on what is just. In this message, Pastor Jeff looks at how God's justice was satisfied on the cross, because of His love for us.Main Scripture passage: Matthew 27:46Di HOP Blairsville

Why was Jesus on trial? What lead to Jesus being crucified? Who was responsible for this event? Get ready to look at a lot of Scripture as we seek to answer these questions together.Di HOP Blairsville

2022 Follow Me Conference - Friday Evening: Fred Freeman by HOP BlairsvilleDi HOP Blairsville

This message begins an Easter series entitled, "Jesus the Christ." We will discover together who Jesus is, why He was placed on trial, how he died, rose again, and what it all means for us today.Di HOP Blairsville

We are all called to serve. How are we to be engaged in serving the Lord? What is more important: what we do or why we do it? Join Pastor Jeff as we discover what the Lord has for each of us through service.Di HOP Blairsville

Every moment is an opportunity to worship God. Is it possible to live a life of worship to God in our fast-paced, full of distractions life? Absolutely! Join us as we look to see what God's Word has to say about worship.Di HOP Blairsville