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Many of us believe in God, but mountains still stand in our way. At what point in time does our faith begin to work? How do we put our faith into action? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of action in faith in his fiery message, Faith Revisited Pt. 8: Confident ln Your Faith. Verses Used: Acts 3:1-12 Mark 1:35 James 2:17 Acts 4:19-20 Mark 16:20 Mark 4:24-25 Acts 3:12 Romans 12:3-6a Luke 6:38 Matthew 13:12-15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-8-confident-ln-your-faith/

Jesus boldly stated that His sheep know His voice and wouldn’t be distracted nor led astray by another shepherd. So, does that mean we won’t ever be led astray and that we don’t have anything to worry about? If that’s true, then why did Jesus Himself tell us that we have to be careful what we hear? Can Christians hear from someone or something other than Jesus (God)? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His sheep in his fiery message, Faith Revisited Pt. 7: Building Faith. Verses Used: Mark 4:21–25 Galatians 3:2–5 Romans 10:17 Matthew 11:28 Hebrews 1:1–2 Ezekiel 22:28 John 10:27 2 Chronicles 20:14–28 Luke 18:8b Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-7-building-faith/

In our previous videos, we explained that Satan and Lucifer aren’t the same beings; they’re two separate beings. While Lucifer and Satan are two separate beings, Lucifer and Abaddon are the same being. As stated in part one, Lucifer was the only being thrown into the Bottomless Pit, and Abaddon is the only being that comes out, then they have to be the same being. But this didn't seem to convince everyone, so join ArieRashelle as she shows us more connections between the two in her video, Who Is Abaddon? Pt. 2: The Lucifer Connection. Verses Used: Isaiah 14:12-20 Revelation 9:1-12 Revelation 12 Matthew 25:41 Revelation 20:1-3 Mark 5:1-20 Luke 8:26-39 Hebrews 1:14 Revelation 11:1-14 Revelation 17 Isaiah 14:3-4 Jeremiah 25:8-15 Daniel 9:24-27 Daniel 9:1-2 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/who-is-abaddon-pt-2-the-lucifer-connection/

Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted what Jesus did for us on the cross. We’re mere humans who are quick to forget. In some cases, many of us are lied to and told that our actions cannot impact our salvation. We’re told that healing, gifts of the Spirit, and abundant life is no longer for us. So, what was the purpose of Jesus’ sacrifice if all that He did wasn’t for us? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the great price our Savior paid for us in his powerful and sobering Easter Sunday message, The High Price That Jesus Paid. Verses Used: Mark 15:33-39 Mark 14:36 Mark 14:22-25 John 3:16 John 15:1-8 John 15:10 Acts 1:24b-25 Luke 22:44 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-high-price-that-jesus-paid/

Many believe that there is too much evidence in the Scripture against Jesus being diving in nature for Him to be God. One major reason is because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. So how could God die? If anything, doesn’t that mean that the Father is greater than or above the Son, Jesus? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to understand why Jesus was the member of the Godhead (the Trinity) that had to die on the cross for all of mankind in her video, Why Did God The Son Have To Die? Verses Used: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Philippians 2:5-11 Hebrews 10:1-4, 10-12, 14-18 Isaiah 1:18 John 14:28 Philippians 2:5-11 John 17:5 Philippians 2:9 Acts 4:12 Revelation 5:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:12 Romans 5:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 3:38 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/why-did-god-the-son-have-to-die/

Jesus was our Passover lamb, our perfect sacrifice for sin, but when Jesus was crucified, He wasn’t alone. Why? Why was Jesus crucified with two others, especially two robbers, if Jesus was sacrificed as our Passover lamb? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the meaning of Jesus being crucified with two other men in her video, The Crucifixion of Jesus Pt. 2: The Significance of the Two Thieves on the Cross. Verses Used: Matthew 27:38 1 Corinthians 5:7 Matthew 27:32-50 Luke 19:32-43 Jeremiah 31:31-40 Daniel 9:24-27 Psalms 69:21 2 Corinthians 3:12-15 Exodus 12:5-6 Romans 6:15-19 John 18:39-40 Mark 15:6 Luke 23:25 John 10:1; 7-11 Acts 4:12 Hebrews 10:1-3 Luke 19:46 John 18:39-40 Romans 3:21-26 Galatians 4:21-26 Galatians 3:21-26 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-crucifixion-of-jesus-pt-2-the-significance-of-the-two-thieves-on-the-cross/

Easter Monday is the day that we remember and rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus. As Christians, this is one of our greatest and most important celebrations because, in Jesus’ resurrection, we have everlasting life. Though we celebrate that Jesus was raised from the dead 2,000 years ago, but who raised Jesus from the dead? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to this question and more in her video, Who Raised Jesus From The Dead? Verses Used: Acts 4:8-10 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 John 2:19-21 John 10:17-18 John 10:22-30 John 8:54 Mark 12:28-30 Deuteronomy 6:4 Revelation 17:14 Revelation 19:16 Philippians 2:5-11 Ephesians 1:3-6 Romans 8:11 1 Corinthians 15:47-57 2 Corinthians 4:4 Revelation 20:6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/who-raised-jesus-from-the-dead/

There’re a few things that all four gospels record. The Triumphal Entry and the Crucifixion of Jesus are two main events that are recorded in all four gospels. Within the Crucifixion of Jesus, there are a few events that take place, but not all gospels record them. One main event within the Crucifixion of Jesus was Jesus being given sour wine to drink while on the cross. This now begs the question, why was the event of Jesus being given sour wine on the cross so important? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer in her video, The Crucifixion of Jesus Pt. 1: The Significance of The Sour Wine. Verses Used: Matthew 27:45-50 Mark 15:33-38 Luke 23:32-38 John 19:28-30 Proverbs 20:1 Revelation 16:19 Luke 22:19-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Romans 6:3-11 2 Corinthians 5:8 Hebrews 8:13 Matthew 27:33-35 Matthew 5:17-18 Psalms 69:21 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 Galatians 3:23-29 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-crucifixion-of-jesus-pt-1-the-significance-of-the-sour-wine/

2,000 years ago, the Lamb of God came to take away the sin of the world. God came in the flesh, yet the Pharisees and their followers didn’t recognize this visitation. They didn’t recognize God incarnate as He rode before them on a donkey fulfilling prophecy. They missed all of the signs. Will you? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of the sign of the times in his Palm Sunday message, The Day of Visitation. Verses Used: Luke 19:28-44 Psalms 50:12 Psalms 118:22 Luke 20:17-18 Matthew 23:37-39 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-day-of-visitation/

Before the Resurrection, before the crucifixion, and even before the betrayal of Jesus, Jesus was anointed at Bethany by an unnamed woman. Jesus said that this story would be told wherever the Gospel is preached in memory of this woman, but she's never named in the story. So, how can this story be told of what she did in memory of her if she isn't named? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the identity of this mystery woman in her video, Who Anointed Jesus At Bethany? Verses Used: Matthew 26:6-13 John 12:1-8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/who-anointed-jesus-at-bethany/

Paul stated that faith came by hearing and hearing through the word of Christ, but what does that mean? What is hearing, and how does it relate back to the word of Christ? How does hearing grow faith? If it’s impossible to please God without faith, wouldn’t it be important how to attain, retain, and grow faith? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the mystery of hearing in his message, Faith Revisited Pt. 6: How to Attain Faith. Verses Used: Romans 10:17 Hebrews 3:16 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Deuteronomy 5:23-24 Hebrews 4:2 (ESV) Luke 8:16-17 Hebrews 4:12a 2 Timothy 1:6 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Isaiah 55:10-11 Jeremiah 1:12 Luke 8:17 Proverbs 25:2 (NKJV) Deuteronomy 29:29 Luke 8:18 Proverbs 13:22 Luke 16:11 (NIV) Isaiah 53:1 Mark 4:24-25 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-6-how-to-attain-faith/

The rapture and its timing are one of the most debated topics in the Church. There is a belief that the Seven Churches of Revelation hold the answer to end the debate on the timing of the rapture. Many believe the Seven Churches of Revelation prove that the rapture does take place before The Great Tribulation. This belief is known as a Pre-Tribulation Rapture. There are three common beliefs on the rapture in the Church: Pre-Tribulation Rapture, Mid-Tribulation Rapture, and Post-Tribulation Rapture. Join ArieRashelle as she dissects these verses in her video, The Seven Churches and The Rapture. Verses Used: Revelation 3:7-32 Psalms 115:16 Genesis 1:28 Isaiah 38:1-6 2 Kings 17:13-23 1 John 1:5-6 2 Kings 20:16-19 Revelation 4:1-2 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-seven-churches-and-the-rapture/

Jesus describes the last Church in Revelation as being Lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. Because of this, Jesus rejects this Church and spits them out of His mouth. This was a warning from Jesus. He’s telling us that we should be doing something more than just going through the motions. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes on our duties as Christians and how to be hot for God instead of Lukewarm in his message, Chasing His Presence. Verses Used: Mark 6:30–34 Psalms 42:1–2 Numbers 6:22–27 2 Chronicles 7:14 Psalms 27:8 Psalms 27:9 Genesis 4:13–14 John 15:3–8 Philippians 3:12–15 Matthew 5:6b Mark 6:47–51 2 Samuel 6:20–23 Daniel 9:3 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/chasing-his-presence/

Throughout Scripture, we see the LORD tell us to rejoice. Paul implores us to rejoice in the LORD always. If we’re told to rejoice, then what does that mean to rejoice? How do we rejoice in the LORD? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of rejoicing in his message, Rejoice and Be Glad. Verses Used: Joel 2:23 Genesis 4:6 (KJV) Nehemiah 2:2 Luke 6:38 Deuteronomy 11:14–15 Luke 4:18–19 2 Samuel 6:22 (NIV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/rejoice-and-be-glad/

Jesus told many parables explaining who He is, who the Father is, and who we are. The parable of The Vine and The Vinedresser is no different. Jesus tells us that He is the Vine and that the Father is the Vinedresser, but what does that mean for us? What does the Vinedresser really do to the Vine and the Branches? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of the Vinedresser in the second part of his two-part series, The Vine and The Vinedresser Pt. 2: The Vinedresser. Verses Used: John 15:1-11 John chapter 10: 1-2 Matthew chapter 22 1 Corinthians 1:17 Ephesians 4:11-12 Revelation 3:19a Hebrews 12:6 Romans 8:7-8 Romans 10:3 Romans 6:22 Galatians 5:22-23a Ephesians 5:9 Philippians 1:9-11 Hebrews 13:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-vine-and-the-vinedresser-pt-2-the-vinedresser/

Faith is the catalyst of our salvation. In fact, the Scripture goes as far as to say that no one can even please God without faith. So, faith is important for us to have, but we don’t have to have a lot of faith. According to Jesus, we only need a mustard seed of faith to move mountains, yet we aren’t seeing mountains being moved. Why? What does it mean to have a mustard seed of faith? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth behind the faith in his message, Faith Revisited Pt. 3: Mustard Seed Faith. Verses Used: John 15:8 Matthew 17:14–20 2 Timothy 2:16 2 Timothy 2:23 1 Corinthians 4:20 Matthew 17:20 Mark 4:30–32 Acts 19:13–15 Acts 3:6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-3-mustard-seed-faith/

Many Christians today are living with faith that has no hope because of doctrine that teaches that there are no more healings, miracles, signs, wonders, or words from God. So, if these doctrines remove the hope of people, why do we teach and preach these kinds of doctrines? Are they for our own good, or do they contradict the Word of God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth about a hopeful faith in his message, Faith Revisited Pt. 2: Where is Your Faith? Verses Used: Luke 8:22–25 1 Timothy 6:3–5a Romans 10:14–17 Acts 8:9–13 1 Corinthians 4:19–20 1 Corinthians 3:1‭-‬3‬ John 14:12–14 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Mark 16:15–18 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-2-where-is-your-faith/

We're saved by faith. Jesus said that we only need faith as small as a Mustard Seed to move mountains, yet there are Christians that are plagued with suicidal thoughts and depression that they just can't seem to overcome. Others are dying of cancer and disease that, no matter how hard they pray and believe, they don't get their healing. Miracles are seemingly becoming more and more scarce. Why? Why does it seem that no matter the amount of faith we seemingly have, prayers aren't answered, healings aren't taking place, and darkness seems to overcome? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes in his moving message entitled, Faith Revisited Pt. 1: The Catalyst. Verses Used: Hebrews 11:1–2 Hebrews 11:1–2 (KJV) Romans 8:23–25 Hebrews 11:2 Hebrews 11:6a Matthew 8:8–10 Matthew 9:1–2 Luke 7:48–50 Romans 10:17 Matthew 9:1–2 Hebrews 11:3 Hebrews 11:39 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/faith-revisited-pt-1-the-catalyst/

40 to 50% of all marriages in the US end in divorce, making the US have the 6th highest divorce rate in the world. Why are so many marriages failing? Why does it matter? Not only does such a high divorce rate affect millions of families and children, but Jesus declared, “So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” Shouldn’t we work towards figuring out why the divorce rate is so high if marriage makes a couple one? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the key to a loving, successful marriage in his Valentine’s Day message, Husbands Love Your Wives. Verses Used: Ephesians 5:22–33 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/husbands-love-your-wives/

Jesus said that He was the Vine, and we are the branches. We all know this verse; we even quote it, but do we understand it? Do we understand what it means to be the branches of Jesus and how it impacts our lives as followers of Christ? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of being the branches of Jesus in his message, The Vine and The Vine Dresser: The Vine. Verses Used: John 15:1-11 Isaiah 43:19 John 15:4-5 John 15:7, 9, 11 John 15:8 John 15:10 Joel 2:23 Leviticus 23:40 Deuteronomy 12:4-7 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/the-vine-and-the-vinedresser-pt-1-the-vine/

As humans, it’s difficult to move forward without having the past constantly tugging at us. We want to remember the past, but not to the point that it holds us back. Is holding on to the past that bad? If we remember the past, are we dwelling in it? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of moving forward and its relationship to the past in his message, Look To The Future. Verses Used: Philippians 3:13–16 1 Corinthians 15:46 Genesis 19:23–26 Genesis 19:17 Romans 8:38–39 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/look-to-the-future/

We all know the story of Zacchaeus. It’s one of the first Bible stories we learn as children growing up in church, but do we truly understand the significance of this story? We know that God doesn’t just tell us things for no reason. Each and every thing the LORD God does has a purpose. So, what was the purpose of Zacchaeus? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through the Scriptures for the answer in her video, What’s The Importance of Zacchaeus? Verses Used: Luke 19:1-10 Matthew 10:3 Leviticus 21:16-23 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/whats-the-importance-of-zacchaeus/

The book of Daniel is filled with prophecies and mysteries. One of the most talked about prophecies and mysteries is that of the Son of Man being presented to the Ancient of Days. This interaction seems to be a key event in Daniel 7; therefore, shouldn't it be important for us to know who these two individuals are? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions and more in her video, Daniel 7: The Ancient of Days and The Son of Man. Verses Used: Daniel 7:1-12 Revelation 11-13 Revelation 17 1 John 2:18-25 1 John 4:1-6 2 John 1:4-11 2 Thessalonians 2:1-11 Revelation 20 Revelation 16 Revelation 19:20 Matthew 24:29-31 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Revelation 1:12-16 Revelation 11:15-16 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Daniel 7:13-14 Acts 1:9 Daniel 8:17 Daniel 7:17-18; 21-22; 24-27 Exodus 4:22 Romans 8:15 Revelation 3:21 Revelation 20:4-6 Revelation 22:5 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Matthew 24:29-31 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/daniel-7-the-ancient-of-days-and-the-son-of-man/

They say if your dreams don’t scare you, then you aren’t dreaming big enough. Our God-given dreams don’t always seem possible. They’ll tell you that it’s impossible. They’ll tell you that you aren’t enough, but what they don’t understand is that if God is for you, then who can be against you? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of pursuing our God-given dreams regardless of whether others believe it’s possible or not in his New Year’s Day message, Against All Odds. Verses Used: 2 Samuel 23:8-17 (CEV) Ezekiel 22:30-31 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/against-all-odds/

The Trinity belief is the very foundation of Christianity. You have to believe that Jesus is LORD and God in order to be saved, but certain Scriptures seem to cast doubt upon this belief. Is there contradiction in Scripture? Or is the Trinity doctrine false? Was Jesus created by God? Or did Jesus always exist because He is God? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answers to these questions and more in her video, Is Jesus The Beginning of God's Creation? Verses Used: Revelation 3:14 John 1:1-3 John 8:58 John 10:35 Jeremiah 1:12 John 1:14 Philippians 2:5-7 Colossians 1:13-20 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; 42-45; 50-53 Matthew 3:13-18 John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Genesis 5:3 1 Corinthians 15:47-49 Romans 8:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/is-jesus-the-beginning-of-gods-creation/