Living Hope Church

06/18/2026

In April, the men of Living Hope gathered at White Oak Acres Ranch for our 2026 Men's Retreat: Grace Alone. ✊

In a world that constantly pulls our attention toward lesser things, we spent two days fixing our eyes on the greatest reality in the universe: the grace of God in the person and work of Christ. ✞

Through faithful preaching from Ryan Chase, heartfelt worship, meaningful conversations around campfires, friendly competition, and time spent together as brothers in Christ, we were reminded of an unbelievable truth: God doesn't give us what we deserve—He gives us Himself through Jesus Christ. 🙌

Grace humbles our pride.
Grace silences our guilt.
Grace fills us with joy.
Grace gives us courage to follow Christ.

We're thankful for every man who joined us and for God's kindness that met us throughout the weekend. May we never lose our wonder at the grace we've been given in Christ. 🤯

"From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." — John 1:16

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06/17/2026

The book of Jude reminds us that the Christian life is not a spectator sport.

Too often, we are tempted to treat church as a place of comfort without remembering that we are also engaged in a battle for truth. Jude writes to awaken the church, warning believers about false teachers who distort God's grace and lead people away from Christ.

His message is just as relevant today as it was then:

🔹 Be discerning.
🔹 Know God's Word.
🔹 Hold fast to the gospel.
🔹 Don't be deceived by those who redefine what God has already spoken.

The gospel is worth defending because if we lose the gospel, we lose sight of Christ.

False teachers are like hidden reefs, waterless clouds, and wandering stars. But Christ is our Bread of Life, our Good Shepherd, our Living Water, and our sure guide through every storm.

May God's warnings awaken our faith and strengthen our resolve to contend for the gospel to our dying breath.

📖 Jude 11–16
🎙️ Sermon Title: Defend the Gospel to Your Dying Breath

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/688317

06/10/2026

Has this ever happened to you? You listened to a song for years thinking that it says one thing but later to find out you’ve been singing it wrong? 😑

This happened to me in a slightly embarrassing way soon after I became a Christian.

I loved the song called “From the Inside Out” and the lyrics that I mistook was: Your will above all else, My purpose remains, The art of losing myself In bringing You praise, Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades... 🎶

Such great lyrics!!

But here’s what I thought it said: “The art of losing myself in bringing you grace…” 😅

Now if you know anything about God’s grace, you know my error! Grace is NEVER something we give to God…He’s not in need of grace, He’s perfect in every way! On the contrary, God’s grace is something we desperately need and He generously provides in Christ. 💯

How did I find out that I had made an error? I tweeted my revised lyrics and within a couple of hours, a more theologically informed friend posted in his feed “God is never in need of grace from us! We are in need of His grace!”

Passive aggressive rebuke received. Definition of grace revised. 🤪

My mistake was theological confusion. But in Jude 5-10 we learn that the false teachers infiltrating the church were guilty of something far worse. They weren't confused about grace—they were exploiting it. They treated God's grace as permission to rebel rather than power to obey. 😤

The opponents of the gospel that have infiltrated the church in Jude are men who presume upon the grace of God. They use God’s grace as a license to obey their sinful lifestyle without the concern of a guilty conscience. 👎

They are not ignorant of their mistake; they are engaged in wide eyed rebellion and Jude won’t stand for it. ✊

So in this passage, the Holy Spirit makes this point to us: Past privilege does not excuse current rebellion. Fear God and trust His grace. 👂

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/684201

06/03/2026

We're excited to announce that our building campaign is now live! As Living Hope continues to grow so does our need for space. In God's providence, a building that meets our needs has come on the market. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us? More information can be found at https://lhcfayetteville.com/building-fund!

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05/27/2026

On Sunday, our friend Cole Pennick, pastor at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville, preached an outstanding message from Isaiah 40:1–11.

In this message, Cole reminded us of God’s unfailing faithfulness. One of the amazing realities of Scripture is that God’s promises are often the very things we forget in seasons of hardship.

Are you in a season where the promises of God’s comfort feel distant—just beyond your reach?

Do you need to be reminded of His faithfulness?

Wherever you may be, we encourage you to take a listen to this message:
https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/675685?media_intent=audio

05/20/2026

One of the earliest lessons I learned at the fire department was a painful one—but it taught me something I’ve never forgotten. 😁

I had just graduated from the academy and met my battalion chief. He was the kind of leader who didn’t care much about your reputation; he wanted to see what you could do. 🧑‍🚒

He gave me a simple assignment: “Gray, when the engine stops, pull the five-inch hose and hook the hydrant. Do you understand?” 👍

“Yes, sir.” I was eager to prove myself.

The truck stopped. I jumped out, grabbed the hose, and started the operation. Everything was moving quickly. My job wasn’t finished yet, but I was on track.

Then another captain approached me with confidence and urgency: “Gray! Grab an axe and take it to the front door!” 🚪

Without hesitation, I obeyed. And immediately I heard my chief yell:

“Stop! Stop! Stop! The drill is over. You failed.”
He got in my face—not angry, but intense: “What are you doing?” 🚨

“Captain told me to…”

“I don’t care what he told you. What did I tell you? You don’t abandon my orders because another voice gives new ones. Learn to listen to my voice.” 💯

I have never forgotten that lesson. 👆

Church, I think Jude wants to teach us something similar because there are always other voices. Voices that sound confident. Educated. Compassionate. Persuasive. Voices that tell us to loosen our grip on truth, redefine holiness, or reinterpret obedience.

And the question every believer must answer is this: When competing voices rise, which voice will we obey? 🤔

Jude writes to Christians living in confusion and spiritual danger, and before he tells them to contend for the faith, he reminds them who they are in Christ. ⚓️

He wants us to see that anchoring my identity in Christ holds me firm when the winds of false doctrine assail my faith.

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/672141?media_intent=audio

05/13/2026

Have you ever been told that marriage will not be in heaven?

Whoever told you that is wrong...

Well, partially wrong!

Now, it is true that earthly marriage as we know it will not continue in heaven. Jesus makes that clear. But the Bible absolutely teaches that there will be marriage in heaven — one beautiful, joyful, never-ending marriage between Christ and His Church.

And Christian you will be part of it.

And that’s exactly what Revelation 19 helps us see. One of the reasons that God gives us this passage is so that we would learn to view our marriages through a heavenly lens.

Having a heavenly vision of our marriage to Christ helps us live beyond our capacities in love and service to our spouse.

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/665610

05/06/2026

The most offensive part of Christianity isn’t what it says about the world—it’s what it says about you. 😱

Especially in conflict. Because when things go wrong in our marriages, everything in us wants to look outward, not inward.
But in James 4, God turns the spotlight directly on our hearts and tells us something we don’t naturally want to hear: the source of our conflict isn’t ultimately our spouse—it’s us. 📢

And that’s where real change begins. 💯

Your conflict in marriage is revealing a deeper spiritual problem—and repentance is the pathway to real change. 🙌

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/661427

04/29/2026

Are you familiar with the term "Doom Scrolling?" It's the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative news on social media.

Though it's a bad habit, those with this problem find it hard to look away from negative news, even if it's having a bad affect on our lives.

This is a problem because there seems to be a direct correlation between our moods and our circumstances.

And since our circumstances are always changing we desperately need stability.

The good news is that the stability we need, God provides in His Word!

Listen to the full message here: https://lhcfayetteville.churchcenter.com/episodes/657597?media_intent=audio