God Breathed
God Breathed by Hope Church Ipswich

God Breathed by Hope Church Ipswich
Tom continues our series on the Trinity- talking about how the Holy Spirit within us allows us to enjoy fellowship with God the Father and God the Son. And through the Holy Spirit we can do greater works than Jesus because the Holy Spirit is poured out- we can expect signs and wonders!
Maurice continues our series on the Trinity, talking about God as the Son. He questions and challenges us on What is it that takes our love? He is a God who has no rival and no equal, and this should be reflected in our own lives- He demands our love because of who He is and what He has done.
Tom kicks off our 3 part series on the trinity- first talking about how the very existence of the trinity means that God in his very essence is love; since the Father has always been in loving community with the Son and Holy Spirit. And then going on to talk about how we have perfect Father who is generous, trustworthy and has loved us enough to forgive us.
Tim shares Hope Church's plans for a new and exciting small group structure and talks on the importance of friendship, connecting people to the life of the church and helping each other to grow in faith.
Following the exciting news of the possibility of moving to a new location and the offering taking place in 2 weeks time; Tom talks on what faith looks like. Within this he talks about how we should priorotise the giver over the gift and that in being able to forego something good, God will provide something better.
What is your promised land? Are you content and fulfilled in God? Tim talks on how we are called to be a people of God's presence- Our God is a Father who longs to dwell in us, and through Jesus we can approach the throne of grace with boldness; and find contentment as we press into him.
Guest speaker Dan Goodman talks about how God has great expectations for us as a church, and that we need to be good listeners and fertile ground. He digs into Ephesians 4, and talks about how in order to grow in maturity we should be making ourselves faithful, available and teachable.
Tom continues the 'Last Words' sermon series in the run up to Easter, looking at when Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?".
Maurice begins our Last Words series, talking about how the extent to which we realise we have been forgiven, is reflected in the desire of our hearts to worship God. He also talks about the importance of forgiving others, and that not doing this means that we can't enjoy his forgiveness to the fullness.
Tom continues our series on prayer talking on how we can boldly and persistently bring our requests to God, trusting that he will fulfill his promises to us. He talks on how we should not be sleeping giants in prayer, but that we should be specific in praying into things we know only God can do.
Maurice speaks from James 4:13 – 5:12, where James appeals to two groups of people; those who are attempting to determine their own destiny, and those who are attempting to align their destiny with the will of God. Maurice asks the question – ‘are you in the will of God for your life?’ and reminds us that Christ did not save us to serve our own cause, but to serve His cause.
Tim continues our series on James talking about how when we humble ourselves before the Lord he will exult us. God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble.
Tom continues our series on James- looking at how although the tongue can be powerful, revealing and untameable- it can be bridled when we come to understand this. He also talks about how our words reflect what is on our heart, and so we should be intentional about soaking in the grace of God and letting this flow from us.
Tim continues our series on Wisdom, looking into James 2, and seeing that Faith without works is dead. He talks about how we should let our faith move from our head to our heart and then to our hands, feet and speech.
Maurice continues our series on James, talking about how our salvation is secure because of Jesus' flawless obedience and that in response we should be doers of faith- exalting God and pushing back the enemy.
Tim continues our series on James- talking about how we can seek and ask for wisdom from a good and trustworthy Father. He also talks on how God's wisdom is gentle, full of mercy and completely for us.
Tom starts our series on James talking on how we should deal with troubled times. He discusses the need to change our thinking, resist comparison, be patient, long for Jesus' return and learn from the heroes of the faith.
Len finishes our New Year's series talking on how as a church we should get ready and be prepared to run the race for God's mission.
Tom continues our New Year's series talking on Invitation and how excitement is the heart of invitation; and that through this we can be witnesses; inviting people to come and and see Jesus in our lives and in the church.
Tom talks on discipleship, and how we should be a church that disciples by immersing ourselves in others lives and challenging one another- in order that we may learn to love God more.
Tom kicks of the new year with the first in the Revolution Series on Devotion, exploring the importance of regular prayer. Recognising that many struggle in this area, Tom unpacks how to resolve to a life of prayer.
Tom Scrivens continues our advent series, speaking on what we can learn from Mary. He covers that no matter who we are God can use us, we should consider the cost, and that we should make ourselves available to God.
Nick unpacks the true meaning of Christmas. How through Christ, God meets our longing, brings breakthrough and works out the plans He had from the start.
Tim preaches on the importance of having a shield of faith to protect us against the enemy- and how this faith should defend us and allow us to move forward.
Tom concludes the We Are The Church series; looking at the Church as a City on a hill. Looking at Matthew 5, Tom talks about the Church being a people of hope, hospitality and serventhood.
Tom continues the We Are series, talking about how we should not only pursue racial diversity and harmony for God's glory; but that we should also be obedient and heed our call to the nations.
Maurice continues the 'We Are' series, talking about how we should nurture a healthy discontent for the works of the enemy, and that we should fight for justice as a soldier of Christ.
Tom continues the We Are series, talking about how Jesus is the one true and royal Priest; and it is through him we have been cleansed, clothed, anointed and consecrated.
Tim Virgo continues our series on We Are The Church, talking about how our identity is found in our adoption as sons and daughters into Christ's family; through his death on the cross.