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[HC Classics] Return of the King, Part 1 - Sighs and Signs  

4 January 2004  

Welcome to our first 'Hope Central Classics' series.  Curious about the return of Christ?  Intrigued by all the different points of view on end times prophecy?  Today we dust off a series from the archives to help answer these questions.  This is 'Return of the King'.

 

 

Is Your Life Worth the Cost? - Bev Murrill 

Bev Murrill has travelled the world communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ to many.  She ministers with humour and insight, grace and clarity.  Bev is a teacher and mentor to leaders, and is also an author of books. 

 

 

The Come-Back King  

Revelation ch 19-22  

The third theme of the book of Revelation is the inevitable return of Jesus to claim His rights and bring this age to an end.  For those who follow Jesus it means glory and honor, for those that lived like He would never return it means the loss of everything.  

 

The Consequences of the King  

Revelation ch6-18  

The second theme of the book of Revelation is the cost of following our new King and the consequences of rebelling against Him.  It goes very badly for those who refuse Him, but it also means tribulation for those who do.  

 

 

The Coronation of the King  

Revelation ch 1-5  

The first theme of the book of Revelation is the presentation of Jesus as 'King of Kings'.  The One who through His death and resurrection has been crowned Lord of this world.  This reality has changed the power dynamics of the world.  

 

Things Not Seen - Kevin Hodges  

2 Corinthians 4:1-18  

The Bible has teaching about how to get the most out of reading it.  Often we feel frustrated and out of the loop when trying to study the Word of God, so lets talk about the habits and disciplines and effective Bible reading.  

 

The Courage to Move Forward - Ps. Jeremy Steel  

John 20:19-22  

Once again, Pastor Jeremy Steel, a missionary we have been supporting, is coming to tell us how the work has been going, inspiring us with stories of the Work of God in many nations and encouraging us to all be part of Gods great mission by taking courage instead of holding back in fear.  

 

Reading and Believing  

Hebrews chapter 4  

The parable of the Sower, was Jesus' best tip on how to get the life transforming work of the Word of God into us.  It's not about smarts, or about knowledge, but faith makes it work.  

 

What is the Bible?  

We see Bibles everywhere, these thick books full of stories, genealogies and teaching- but where did it come from?  How did it end up like this?  What are all the different translations?  Before we dig in, let's get a picture of exactly what this book is.  

 

2018 Vision Cast Sunday  

This week we pause to hear Pastor Joe share the vision for Hope Central.  This includes reflecting on some of the great things God has done in and through Hope Central through 2017, and looking forward to what is to come later in 2018 and beyond.  

 

Faith and Failure - Rad Runjo  

Hebrews 11:1-6  

How do I trust in God and not stress?  Obey when we don't want to?  Live a sinless life?  Deal with the fact that I often don't get it right?  

 

Faith and Failure - Ashley Downing  

Philippians 4:6-7  

How do I trust in God and not stress?  Obey when we don't want to?  Live a sinless life?  Deal with the fact that I often don't get it right?