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Ask A Pastor Ep. 7: Why Should I Go To Church? I Am The Church
A lot of people today say, “I don’t need to go to church… I am the church.” And while there’s truth in that statement, Scripture shows us that following Jesus was never meant to happen in isolation.In Episode 7 of the Ask A Pastor Podcas...
How Does Jesus Make You New? (Luke 5:27-39)
There’s something life-changing about being truly seen—not for who you’ve been, but for who Jesus is calling you to become. In Luke 5, Jesus walks up to Levi, a tax collector rejected by society, and speaks two simple words: “Follow me.” And in...
Should the Church Be Involved in Politics?
This week on the Hope Church Cleburne Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd Barham tackles one of the most talked-about and tension-filled questions Christians are asking today: “Should the church be involved in politics?”In a culture where ...
What Can Faith Do? (Luke 5:17-26)
What do you do when life feels stuck—when nothing seems to move, change, or heal? In this powerful message from Luke 5, we’re reminded that breakthrough often waits on the other side of bold, barrier-breaking faith.In this week’s Hope Ch...
Ask A Pastor Ep. 5: Can God Really Forgive That? And Why Do I Keep Falling Into the Same Sin?
In this week’s episode of Ask A Pastor, Pastor Todd Barham tackles one of the most honest and personal questions many believers wrestle with: “Can God really forgive that… and why do I keep falling into the same sin?”We...
The Touch That Changed Everything (Luke 5:12-16)
We may not use the word “leper” anymore—but our world still labels people. Divorced. Addicted. Anxious. Angry. Too far gone. And when those labels stick, distance follows. Silence. Avoidance. Separation.But in Luke 5, we see som...
How Do I Know God’s Will For My Life… And What Do I Do When I Feel Stuck? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 4
How do you actually know God’s will for your life—and what do you do when you feel completely stuck?In Episode 4 of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most honest and relatable questions people wrestle with: not wanting ...
Jesus ascended. What now? (Luke 24:50-53)
Why do you come to church?Is it tradition… community… a good cup of coffee… or something deeper?In this episode of the Hope Church Podcast, we explore a powerful question that goes beyond routine and gets to the heart of our faith...
Ask A Pastor Podcast Ep 3: If God Is Good, Why Does He Allow Suffering?
If God is good… why does life hurt so much?In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we take on one of the most honest—and hardest—questions people ask: Why does God allow suffering? Because this isn’t just a theological debate…...
What To Expect When Walking With Jesus (Luke 24:13-35)
Have you ever loved Jesus… but still felt confused, disappointed, or distant?In this episode, we step into Luke 24 and walk alongside two disciples who are leaving Jerusalem—walking away from what they thought God was going to d...
Ask A Pastor Ep 2: How Can I Really Know God Is Real… And Why Does He Feel So Distant?
In Episode 2 of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most honest and deeply personal questions people wrestle with: How can I really know God is real… and why does He feel so distant?If you’ve ever believed in God but sti...
How Do We Move From Confusion To Conviction? (Luke 24:1-12)
In a world where truth feels constantly shifting, it’s easy to move from asking “What’s right?” to “Who can I trust?”After seasons of uncertainty and mixed messages, many are left searching for something solid.In this m...
Ask A Pastor Ep. 1: How Do We Know the Resurrection Is Real?
In this first episode of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: Did the resurrection of Jesus really happen? We walk through the most common theories that attempt to explain it a...
Jesus Takes Us From Darkness To Light (Luke 23:44-56)
The cross stands at the center of Christianity—not just as a symbol of belief, but as a moment rooted in history that changed everything. In this powerful Sunday morning message, we explore the reality that Jesus’ crucifixion isn’t up for debat...
The Crucifixion (Luke 23:26-43)
In this powerful episode, we walk through Luke 23:26–43 and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ—not just as a historical moment, but as a deeply personal encounter.From the road to the cross, we see a Savior who didn’t carry the burden alone...
Why Jesus Stayed Silent Before His Accusers (Luke 23:1-25)
What do you do when your reputation is on the line and you’re falsely accused? Most of us instinctively want to argue, defend ourselves, and make sure everyone hears our side of the story. But in Luke 23, we see Jesus respond in a comple...
Who Are You When The Pressure Hits? (Luke 22:24-71)
What happens when life puts the pressure on? The moments of stress, temptation, betrayal, and failure reveal far more about our hearts than the calm seasons ever could. In this message from Gospel of Luke 22, we walk through the final ho...
What Does Communion Teach Us? (Luke 22:14-23)
If you knew you were in the last days of your life, what would you do?In Gospel of Luke 22, we step into the final hours before the cross. Betrayal is at the table. Denial is warming up. The weight of what’s coming is heavy. And w...
From Boats to the World (Luke 5:1–1)
There are moments in Scripture that seem small… yet they change everything. In Gospel of Luke 5:1–11, what looks like an ordinary workday along the shore of the Sea of Galilee becomes a life-altering encounter. Fishermen are cleaning empty nets...
Four Things Jesus Teaches Us (Luke 4:38-44)
In this powerful message from Luke 4:38–44, we explore four transformative truths Jesus teaches us through His healing ministry, His authority, and His quiet devotion to the Father.First, we see that healing leads to purpose. When...
2-8-26 Sunday Morning Sermon Why Does God's Authority Matter (Luke 4:31-37)
We live in a world overflowing with voices—opinions, advice, trends, and noise constantly competing for our attention. In Luke 4, we’re confronted with a very different kind of voice: not louder, not trendier, but authoritative.In this m...
Finding Hope In Rejection (Luke 4:14-30)
Luke 4:14–30Rejection is often most painful when it comes from the people who know us best. In Luke 4, Jesus returns home to Nazareth at the height of spiritual momentum—baptized, affirmed by the Father, and empowered by the Spi...
