2012 Reason For Hope Radio Broadcasts (25-min messages)

01-Jan    God Heals Our Disappointment   Ruth 1:19-21

God's perspective and love helps to heal our wounds.

08-Jan    God's Claim On Every soul   Ezekiel 18:1-32

Contrary to popular belief, our lives are not our own.

15-Jan    A Limit On Forgiveness?   Matthew 18:21-35

The God-perspective that empowers sinners to forgive.

22-Jan    Sharing God's Treasure   Luke 19:11-27

One way to gage the level of trust we have in God.

29-Jan    Jesus Talks About Anxiety   Matthew 6:25-34

Jesus guides us to a truthful perspective on our lives.

05-Feb    Your Eternal Destiny   Matthew 25:31-46

Jesus taught how God will separate people at the end time.

12-Feb    Your Trophy is Waiting   Revelation 19:6-9

In times of trouble, God speaks of His heaven waiting for us.

19-Feb    Remember The Score   1 Corinthians 15:20-28

When we feel like losers, God points us to the scoreboard.

26-Feb    Jesus Causes A Stir   John 7:37-44

Jesus' message was controversial - and necessary.

04-Mar    God Chooses & Encourages   2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

God orchestrates our lives to bring us to faith.

11-Mar    Suffering For A Christian   Romans 8:28-29

When we ask "Why God?", this is His response.

18-Mar    God Reaches Out   2 Kings 5:9-19

God creates faith by changing our hearts.

25-Mar    A Trust-Worthy Foundation   Romans 8:31-39

The promises of God are the only solid foundation.

01-Apr    A Palm Sunday Snapshot   Mark 11:1-10

On Palm Sunday, Jesus showed us he was in control.

08-Apr    An Easter Reason To Believe   John 20:1-9

The gospel accounts of Easter ring of the truth.

15-Apr    Rules Don't Change People   Romans 8:1-10

Rules? Christianity relys on something else.

22-Apr    Spreading The Word   Acts 26:19-29

Forgiveness allows us share the truth freely.

29-Apr    You're Significant To God   John 10:14-16

Jesus as a shepherd means he knows you.

06-May    God's Essential Word   2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Amid the details of life, one thing is truly needed.

13-May    Your Place In God's Plan   Ephesians 4:7-16

God has given every person talent and a mission.

20-May    Frustration & Faith   Habakkuk 2:1-14

The way to deal with our frustration toward God.

27-May    Hope & Restoration   Ezekiel 37:1-14

A vision showing God's power to heal & restore.

03-Jun    The Trinity Conveys Love   Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Trinity shows us how much God loves.

10-Jun    Worthy Of Grace?   Ephesians 4:1-6

What does it mean to live a life worthy of grace?

17-Jun    Your Family Resemblance   Ephesians 4:17-23

In God's family, Jesus is our role model.

24-Jun    Making The Most Of Life   Ephesians 5:15-20

God's truth about living life to its fullest.

01-Jul    Fighting Like A Christian   Ephesians 6:10-17

Paul teaches us the truth about spiritual battles.

08-Jul    How To Be Content   Exodus 16:2-20

Happiness is founded on our relationship with God.

15-Jul    Staying In Touch With God   Ephesians 6:18-20

How to develop a close relationship with God.

22-Jul    Worship From The Heart   Mark 7

A lesson in true worship that God desires.

29-Jul    Suffering For Good   1 Peter 4:7-12

A lesson on serving God in the face of suffering.

05-Aug    Sin Is Serious - Be Salt   Mark 9:38-50

Jesus taught us to confront sin and make a difference.

12-Aug    God Made Marriage   Mark 10:2-9

God our Creator, defined the parameters of marriage.

19-Aug    Coping With Injustice   Malachi 3:13 - 4:3

A God-given perspective on heart-breaking injustice.

26-Aug    A View Of Destiny   Daniel 12:1-3

In this vision of the end times, God gives us hope.

02-Sep    Jesus Knows Every Heart   John 1:43-49

With complete understanding, Jesus helps every soul.

09-Sep    Only God Creates Faith   John 3:3-8

Faith in Jesus does not come from within ourselves.

16-Sep    Coping With A Crisis   1 Kings 17:1-6

Elijah's example teaches us how to cope.

23-Sep    The Birth Of The Church   Acts 2

God cherishes the day the Christian church was born.

30-Sep    Your Positive Identity   1 John 3:1-3

The identity of a Christian is defined by the grace of God.

07-Oct    Jacob's Prayer Example   Genesis 32:7-12

Jacob demonstrates a proper way to pray.

14-Oct    A Life Lesson From Joseph   Genesis 45:1-8

Joseph gained a God-like perspective on his life.

21-Oct    A Balm For Suffering   Psalm 31

David's song on suffering is a guide for us all.

28-Oct    Passing It On   Judges 2:10-16

The gospel is not only for the present generation.

04-Nov    The Lord Chooses A Leader  1 Samuel 16:4-13 

God evaluates by looking at a person's heart.

11-Nov    The Poverty of Christ  Luke 22:1-6 

For our sake, Jesus endured the depth of poverty.

18-Nov    A Love Like This  Luke 13:31-35 

Jesus demonstrated a love like no other - God's love.

25-Nov    Spiritual Wake-Up Calls  Luke 13:1-9 

Jesus taught the proper perspetive on fatal disasters.

02-Dec    A Message For The Weary  Isaiah 50:4-10 

Jesus gives hope to those who are suffering.

09-Dec    A Prohecy of Peace  Luke 2:25-35 

Simeon foretold the peace Christ would bring.

23-Dec    The Christian's Journey  Matthew 2:1-12 

A lesson on the Christian journey of faith.

30-Dec    Abraham's Name Change  Genesis 17:1-7 

Abraham's name emphasizes God's power to save.