Living Hope Willmar

Living Hope Willmar A community of disciples who are reflecting God’s glory by reproducing and resourcing disciples local Our Core Values:
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05/31/2026

“Rooted and Real: Faith in Action”
James 2:14-26

Outline:
I. Genuine faith produces faithful action.
II. True faith is deeper than head knowledge.
III. Faith's true witness: action.

Application Questions:
1. What does it mean to have a genuine faith that produces faithful action?
2. What does the fruit of a transformed life look like to you? (Matthew 22:37-40; Galatians 5:16-26)
3. Reread the account of Abraham and Isaac found in Genesis 22; underline all the times Abraham displayed his faith by taking action.
4. As you picture your tree, what things need to change? Deeper roots? More fruit? Need to cut off a rotten branch? Write down how you would like to see your tree change over the next month. (Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

05/17/2026

Outline:
I. The Preparation for the Word (v. 19–21a)
II. The Reception of the Word (v. 21b)
III. The Proof of the Word (v. 22–25)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions
Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
2. What does it say about our hearts that we often find it difficult to listen more than talk?
3. Why is it deceptive to hear God’s Word and not obey it?
4. List some areas of your life where you have said you’re willing to obey, but you’re not actively obeying. How will you move forward in these areas?
5. Spend time reading Psalm 119. Believe there is blessings for those who “keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.” v2
6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?

05/10/2026

Title: The Furnace of Faith | Counting it Joy
Text: James 1:1-18

Outline:
I. Faith in the Fire 1:1-12
II. Responsibility in the Fight 1:13-15
III. Trust in the Father 1:16-18

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions
Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
2. What qualifies a trial? What about a temptation? How do trials test the genuineness of your faith?
3. List some ways painful circumstances and unanswered questions can actually strengthen your faith.
4. What are some passages of scripture that counsel us to overcome sin’s attraction?
5. What role does knowing our final reward play in enduring trials?
6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?

05/03/2026

Outline:
I. The Call to Decisive Action v14-15
II. The Danger of Lip Service v16-18
III. The Cost of the Covenant v19-27

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions
Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
2. When you have made a verbal promise you intended to keep but found it difficult to do so, how do you respond?
3. How are we, like Israel, unable to worship and serve God?
4. What does it mean that God is Holy?
5. What does it mean that God is Jealous?
6. How does the book of Joshua challenge your faith? How does it strengthen your faith?

Get those wheels shining! 🚗✨Living Hope Church is hosting a FREE Community Car Wash tomorrow morning. No strings attache...
04/25/2026

Get those wheels shining! 🚗✨

Living Hope Church is hosting a FREE Community Car Wash tomorrow morning. No strings attached—we just want to serve our neighbors and share a little bit of joy. Whether your car is covered in spring dust or just needs a little TLC, come by and see us!

🗓️ When & Where:
• Date: Saturday, April 25th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: 1305 19th Ave SW

Simply come and be blessed. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/23/2026

The weekend of Mother's Day can carry a quiet, unseen weight for many. If you have walked the heavy journey of pregnancy loss, or if you are standing beside someone who has, we want you to know that you are not alone, and your little one is not forgotten.

Join us and other area churches for the "Still Remembered" service—a gentle evening of reflection, scripture, and song. This is a safe space to bring your sorrow, find hope in God’s presence, and honor the precious lives that touched ours.

🕯 Still Remembered Pregnancy Loss Service
🗓 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Living Hope Chapel (1305 19th ave SW, Willmar, MN)

All are welcome. Please share this with anyone who might need this space of comfort and grace. 🤍

Our staff (and friends!) just returned from the EFCA District Conference, and our hearts are full! It was a powerful tim...
04/15/2026

Our staff (and friends!) just returned from the EFCA District Conference, and our hearts are full! It was a powerful time of worship, connection, and growth as we stepped away to be poured into so that we can better serve this incredible body of Christ.

We wrapped up this morning with a challenging word from Philippians 4:8–9, reminding us to fix our thoughts on whatever is true, honorable, pure, and commendable. It’s such a vital call for all of us as followers of Jesus: to not only "think on these things" but to put them into practice so that the God of peace is with us in every moment.

We feel refreshed, focused, and so expectant for what God is doing in our church!

04/06/2026

Imagine sitting in a doctor’s office, waiting for the results of a scan. You’re expecting the worst. You’ve already started planning your funeral. You’re living under a death sentence. 🩺📉

But then the doctor walks in and says: "I can’t explain it, but it’s gone. You’re cancer-free."

In that one moment, your entire world reverses. You go from planning a burial to planning a banquet. That is the power of the Resurrection. Easter isn't just a holiday; it’s a Great Reversal. It’s a Cancellation Notice for your debt and a Celebration Notice for your life. As the old saying goes: "The grave was the prison-house, but the Resurrection was the jail-delivery!" ⛓️🔓

The "It is Finished" of Friday has become the "He is Risen" of Sunday. Your seat at the table is reserved.

Have you ever experienced a "Great Reversal" in your life? Share your story or just type "He is Risen!" in the comments below!

This Easter, we celebrated the ultimate reversal: from death to life, from curse to blessing, from a table set for despa...
04/06/2026

This Easter, we celebrated the ultimate reversal: from death to life, from curse to blessing, from a table set for despair to a wedding feast of eternal joy!

Just as Jesus is the "first fruits" of the resurrection, His rising guarantees our own. He didn't just survive death—He conquered it, securing your invitation to heaven's banquet. The tomb is empty. Your seat at the table is reserved. The question is: will you RSVP?

We witnessed beautiful baptisms this morning as Hannah, Amira, Cheryl, and AJ declared their faith. Their stories remind us that God's grace washes us white as snow, no matter our past. Jesus paid it all—taking the lot we deserved, dying the death meant for us, and rising to give us eternal life.

You are the honored guest. The King has pulled out your chair. The 88,001st meal—the one that truly satisfies—awaits. Will you accept the invitation?

01/07/2026

Theology doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it takes a child to remind us of the simple truth of the Gospel.

My daughter Evelyn recently summarized the atonement in the best possible way: Jesus takes our trouble.

We often over-complicate it, but that is the heart of the Good Shepherd. He doesn't just watch us in our trouble; He takes it upon Himself.

If you’re feeling heavy today, remember Evelyn’s theology: You don't have to carry it. He already did.

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