
Hope Alliance Nazareth
A sermon podcast of Hope Alliance Church
Episodes
325 episodes
Easter - Resurrection and Renewal in the Spirit
Pastor Jim shares a powerful Easter message centered on the resurrection of Jesus and its relevance in the midst of daily chaos and brokenness. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 10, he challenges listeners to reflect on who they declare ...
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30:29

The Servant of God in Enemy Territory
Pastor Jim explores the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath from 1 Kings 17, emphasizing what it means to follow God with costly obedience. From hiding in enemy territory to relying on miraculous provision, Elijah’s journey reflects deep...
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32:44

The Idolatry of Winning
Pastor Jim explores the human obsession with winning and control, drawing from the story of Ahab and Jezebel in 1 Kings. He highlights how the relentless pursuit of power leads to idolatry, paranoia, and destruction. Through Elijah’s challenge ...
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36:28

Dethroning Family Idols
Pastor Jim explores 1 Kings 15, focusing on King Asa. He highlights the importance of dethroning and resisting idols inherited from our families of origin and remaining devoted to God, even when it’s hard. Pastor Jim encourages listeners to exa...
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42:36

Confession Leads to Life
Pastor Jim explores the stories of Jeroboam and Rehoboam in 1 Kings, highlighting the dangers of hiding from God and the destructive path of disobedience. He contrasts their downfall with David’s example of honest confession, emphasizing that t...
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37:24

Encountering the Powerful Word of God
Pastor Jim explores the story of King Jeroboam’s disobedience in 1 Kings 13, highlighting the dangers of self-made religion driven by fear and control. He examines how convenience and self-righteousness distort faith, contrasting them with true...
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40:04

Who Should We Follow?
Pastor Jim examines the leadership crisis in 1 Kings 12, exploring Rehoboam’s unwise decisions that divided the kingdom. He highlights the tension between human leadership and God’s sovereignty, emphasizing the call to follow the true servant K...
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35:20

Idolatry and its Consequences
Pastor Jim explores Solomon’s downfall in 1 Kings 11, where his idolatry leads to God’s judgment and the division of the kingdom. Despite Solomon’s wisdom and success, his disobedience brings adversaries and consequences, yet God remains in con...
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40:21

Solomon's Divided Heart
Pastor Jim reflects on King Solomon’s journey, highlighting the struggle between flesh and spirit. Despite God’s blessings, Solomon’s pursuit of wealth and power leads to a divided heart and eventual downfall. Jim warns against prioritizing mat...
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41:01

The Heaven Meets Earth Place
Pastor Jim explores the significance of God’s presence in Solomon’s temple as described in First Kings. He highlights Solomon’s awe as God’s glory fills the temple and his recognition that God cannot be contained by human structures. Pastor Jim...
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38:29

An Old Great Temple and a Glorious New Hope
Pastor Jake explores the construction of the temple in 1 Kings, comparing the kingdom of God under the reign of Solomon to that of Jesus. He examines the ethical complexities of Solomon’s leadership and the temple’s deep symbolism, connecting i...
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32:03

True King, Glorious Kingdom
Pastor Jim reflects on Solomon's flourishing kingdom in First Kings 3 and 4, highlighting his wisdom, justice, and governance. While Solomon’s reign brought peace and prosperity, it also sowed doubt through flawed human systems. Jim contrasts t...
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34:35

Wisdom: A Heart That Hears
Pastor Jim explores the story of Solomon in 1 Kings 3 asking God for "a heart that hears", highlighting the importance of aligning with God’s reality to make just decisions and build a kingdom of peace. He emphasizes how wisdom is also an act o...
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29:46

Covenant Obedience in the Kingdom of God
Pastor Jim reflects on David’s advice to Solomon, emphasizing the importance of covenant obedience for prosperity and strength in God’s kingdom. Highlighting the contrast between human kingship and God’s rule, he explores the already-present bu...
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40:59

The True King
Pastor Jim introduces a new series on First Kings, exploring Israel’s rejection of God as their king and the consequences of flawed leadership. Through the stories of Adonijah and Solomon, he highlights themes of brokenness, God’s faithfulness,...
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40:06

Advent and Redemption
Pastor Jim explores the transformative concepts of redemption, adoption, and inheritance through Jesus. He emphasizes how believers are redeemed from sin, adopted into God’s family, and given a new identity and inheritance. Highlighting the uni...
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34:19

Advent and Incarnation
Pastor Jim explores the profound concept of the incarnation, highlighting how Jesus closed the gap between God and humanity by taking on flesh. Through His humble beginnings and sinless life, Jesus fulfilled the law and led humanity out of sin ...
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31:18

The Advent of the Promised One
Pastor Jim introduces The Child of Promise series, exploring Galatians 4 and humanity’s deepest struggle: the spiritual struggle with sin, idolatry, and religious legalism. He highlights God’s redemptive plan, from Noah to Abr...
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34:56

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: BLESSing
Pastor Jim highlights the importance of cultivating a life centered on intentional organization for spiritual growth. He emphasizes obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples by recognizing unique callings and living them out through prayer, list...
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32:03

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Serving
Pastor Jim explores the importance of using our gifts to serve one another in the church, calling for unity and strength of combined talents. He emphasizes sacrificial living as a response to God’s grace and the need to incorporate serving into...
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36:16

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Generosity
Pastor Jim explores the connection between the gospel and generosity, encouraging believers to develop a rhythm of life centered on intimacy with God. He emphasizes the importance of stewardship, being intentional with resources, and practicing...
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37:14

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Relationships
Pastor Jim discusses the importance of gospel-centered relationships for personal growth and God’s glory. He highlights how believers are adopted into God’s family, called to love and support one another as part of one body. Emphasizing forgive...
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41:39

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Prayer
In this episode, Pastor Jim delves into the essence of prayer as a heartfelt conversation with our loving Father rather than a time to use fancy words to impress God or others. Exploring elements like worship, confession, supplication, and subm...
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43:02

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Engaging Scripture
Pastor Jim explores the significance of cultivating a rhythm of life that leads to intimacy with God through engaging the scriptures (the Bible). He highlights how engaging with the Bible goes beyond reading, encompassing the person of Jesus an...
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45:57

Cultivating a Rhythm of Life: Silence and Solitude
Pastor Jim explores the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude, emphasizing its importance in today’s noisy world. He shares how calming the mind and being alone with God can lead to healing, spiritual growth, and deeper intimacy with Him...
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45:39
