Dr. Ahmed Joktan

9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9, ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians, 1:3, ESV) 30 And because of him[e] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to …

May 12, 2024 Morning Service. Matthew 5:1-12. Part of the select series.

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Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:30-10:21“The bar for reaching heaven’s entry is so low that only a few will reach it.”Scott Sauls“I often see the most significant self-deception and lack of self knowledge in people and contexts that proclaim a robust doctrine of sin. And I see the most anxiety and control in people and contexts that pr…

God’s Promise to Isaac 26 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 And the Lord appeared to him and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land of which I shall tell you. 3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will…

We hear from guest speaker Arpana Khaling from Sano Diyo, India.Arpana Khaling

Kate Russell, Executive Director of Hagar NZ tells us a little about the work that Hagar NZ does.Kate Russell

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Esau Sells His Birthright 29 Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore his name was called Edom.[e]) 31 Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” 32 Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to m…

We explore John 4 to provide a "Cross Cultural Missions Toolkit."Mark Ambundo

May 5, 2024 Morning Service. Matthew 4:23-25. Part of the Matthew series.

Jesus leaves the disciples with a mission.Steven Moe

April 28, 2024 Morning Service. Matthew 4:12-25. Part of the Matthew series.

Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more signi…

Abraham’s Death and His Descendants 25 Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Ketu…

Our panelists Tony Kan, Mark Ambundo, Stefanie Gutschmidt and Roy Warren answer questions from the floor.

Jesus meets the disciples in their fear and doubt.Mark Ambundo

Isaac and Rebekah 24 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years. And the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh, 3 that I may make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and God of the earth, that you will not take a …

A three week series on Israel and Palestine. This week we look at the history of Israel from 1948 to today.Roy Warren

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, meets her in her grief, and sends her as the first witness.Roy Warren

On the Road to Emmaus, Jesus meets the disciples in their confusion.Steve Talbot

Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:14-29“It is at first unsettling to be confronted with God’s absolute sovereignty in our salvation. But ultimately this is our true security, for if there was nothing in us, but only God’s good pleasure, that brought us into grace, then there is nothing in us that can take us out of grace.”Robert Yarbroug…

Peter and John Before the Council 4 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was alre…

A three week series on Israel and Palestine. This week we look at the history of Israel to 1948.Roy Warren

Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:1-13“I never wanted to follow Jesus.I never wanted to follow Jesus.I never wanted to follow Jesus.He rescued me, He rescued me.No turning back, no turning back.”Red Mountain Music“There’s a direct correlation between the accuracy of our memory and the effectiveness of our mission. If we’re not teaching p…

April 7, 2024 Morning Service. Matthew 4:1-11. Part of the Matthew series.

Sarah’s Death and Burial 23 Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. 3 And Abraham rose up from before his dead and said to the Hittites,[a] 4 “I am a sojourner and foreigner among you; give …

Easter declares that even a tomb of death cannot contain or hold down God’s love for the whole world and in remembering His death and resurrection we continue to proclaim this love and life to the world.Mark Ambundo

Series: Latest SermonScripture: Mark 16:1-8“Anyone can be sentimental about the Nativity; any fool can feel like a Christian at Christmas. But Easter is the main event; if you don’t believe in the resurrection, you’re not a believer.”John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany“Jesus was the only one that ever raised the dead,” The Misfit continued, “and H…

March 31, 2024 Morning Service. 1 Corinthians 15:12-24.

Today, we observe the Lord’s Supper. One of the major themes of the Lord’s Supper is remembering. Remembering the past impacts the present. When you forget something significant you begin living for the insignificant. This is why Jesus wants us to think about Him and to remember Him. When we remember His love for us it impacts our love for Him and …

The Sacrifice of Isaac 22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled…

Our values are foundational. They help direct our missional priorities. The five priorities, or building blocks, that God has led us as Hope Presbyterian to focus on during the 2024 to 2028 years.Esther Sabey

Series: Latest SermonScripture: Mark 11:1-11“Now to the gate of my Jerusalem,The seething holy city of my heart,The saviour comes. But will I welcome him?Oh crowds of easy feelings make a start;They raise their hands, get caught up in the singing,And think the battle won. Too soon they’ll findThe challenge, the reversal he is bringingChanges their …

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