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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/

We all know the Christmas Story of Luke chapter 2. It starts with, “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” When we read this verse, we don’t think much about it, as I’m sure Caesar didn’t either. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the significance of one of the most overlooked verses in the Bible in his message, The Hope of Christmas Pt. 4: The Decree of Caesar Augustus. Verses Used: Luke 2:1-20 (KJV) Luke 2:1 Luke 2:1 Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) Luke 2:1, 3 Jeremiah 1:12 Ezekiel 12:25 Luke 1:37 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-hope-of-christmas-pt-4-the-decree-of-caesar-augustus/

Every year on December 25th, Christians get together and celebrate the birth of Christ. We sing songs about His birth and read the majestic account of His sinless birth. But is the date of Jesus’ birth actually in the account of Jesus’ birth in the Bible? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through the Scriptures to find the truth behind the date of birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, in his video, Was Jesus Really Born December 25th? Verses Used: Matthew 2:1–6 Luke 1:26-31 Luke 1:24–25 Luke 1:5 1 Chronicles 24:1–4 1 Chronicles 24:9 Luke 1:8–11 Hebrews 9:2–7 Luke 1:22–26–27, 36–40 Genesis 1:14 John 1:4–5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/was-jesus-really-born-december-25th/

Every year on December 25th, we celebrate the birth of Christ. This year is no different, but do we fully understand what we’re celebrating? What does it truly mean for all of mankind that Jesus Christ was born 2000 years ago? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings us to the true meaning of the birth of Christ in his message, The Hope of Christmas Pt. 3: And His Name Shall Be Called Jesus. Verses Used: Matthew 1:18–25 John 1:11 Matthew 1:18b Luke 1:39 Luke 1:30–31 Proverbs 27:1 Acts 4:10–12 John 16:33 Matthew 1:21 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-hope-of-christmas-pt-3-and-his-name-shall-be-called-jesus/

There’s a lot of talk recently about the Euphrates River. Many believe that these are current signs of several end times prophecies, but which prophecies in specific? There are several prophecies of angels throughout Scripture. One prophecy, in particular, tells of the release of four ominous angels held at the Euphrates River. Who are these angels? Are they the angels of Jude 6 and 2 Peter 2:4? When will they be released? And why does this matter to the Church? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the identity of these four angels in her video, The Four Angels Under The Euphrates River Pt. 1: Who Are They? Verses Used: Revelation 9:13-16 Acts 2:17-21 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Matthew 24:29-31 Jude 6 2 Peter 2:4 Genesis 6 Revelation 20 Revelation 9:1-11 2 Kings 23:29 1 Chronicles 18:3 Genesis 15:18-21 Deuteronomy 11:24 Matthew 16:18-19 Psalms 115:16 1 Corinthians 15:45-47 James 4:2-3 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-four-angels-under-the-euphrates-river-pt-1-who-are-they/

During the Christmas season, we’re used to stories of Santa Claus and his reindeer soaring through the sky on his sleigh to bring presents made by him and his elves for all the good children. Santa has become a staple in our society today, but in the more recent years, a new darker Christmas character has taken the spotlight. Krampus is the center of much pop culture these days, but who is this goat demon? And is there any truth to the story of Krampus? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find any evidence in her video, Is Krampus Real? Verses Used: Leviticus 17:7 Exodus 12:12 Jeremiah 44:17‭-‬18 1 John 4:8 John 3:16 Galatians 3:8 Joel 2:32 Genesis 22:18 Ezekiel 3:18-19 Ezekiel 33:6 Matthew 22:29 Genesis 3 Revelation 12 Luke 22:3 Mark 9:20‭-‬29 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/is-krampus-real/

Today, Christmas is becoming more and more controversial to celebrate. Many could argue that Christmas itself is under attack. Many don’t realize that this isn’t new. Christmas has always been under attack from the very beginning. 2,000 years ago, there was a war between good and evil. God Himself was the subject of an attack by the enemy. But when was this attack, and when was Christ ever really in jeopardy? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the very first attack on Christmas in his message, The Hope of Christmas Pt. 2: The Dragon Who Tried to Steal Christmas. Verses Used: Matthew 2:1–2 Matthew 2:9–11 Matthew 2:7–8 Hebrews 4:13 Revelation 12 Esther 1:13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-hope-of-christmas-pt-2-the-dragon-who-tried-to-steal-christmas/

Every Christmas season, we read the same Christmas verses on the Birth of Christ Jesus, Matthew 2, Luke 2, Isaiah 9, etc. These are everyone’s go-to Christmas verses, but what if there’s a Christmas verse we’ve missed that’s hidden in plain sight? A Christmas verse that was given to bring hope to all people? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Christmas promise we’ve all missed in his message, The Hope of Christmas Pt. 1: The Promise of Christmas. Verses Used: Genesis 22:15–19 (NKJV) Genesis 17:5–6 John 8:56 (NIV) Genesis 22:2 Genesis 21:12 Galatians 3:15–18 (NKJV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-hope-of-christmas-pt-1-the-promise-of-christmas/

Throughout history, we have had several stories of humans shapeshifting into animals. Many different cultures and religions have legends of humans having spirit-animals that give them a form of supernatural capabilities that can present in a physical manifestation. Even though there are countless stories of these kinds of situations, does this mean that shapeshifting is real? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the Truth in her video, Is Shapeshifting In The Bible? Verses Used: Genesis 6 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 1 Corinthians 4:6 Philippians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 15:50–53 2 Samuel 23:8-23 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 Isaiah 29:1-7 1 Chronicles 12:8-15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/is-shapeshifting-in-the-bible/

Many people believe in God. In fact, the majority of people believe in God, but the majority of people who believe in God don’t truly have a relationship with God outside of church on Sunday mornings. The idea is that as long as they go to church and hear the word of God, that’s enough to save them. But is this Biblical? Is there more to salvation than just going to church or knowing the Bible? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of building our relationship God as well as how to do that effectively in his message, Oh To Know Him. Verses Used: Exodus 33:12–23 Exodus 32:34 Jeremiah 9:23–24 2 Corinthians 10:17 Exodus 20:18–21 Psalms 103:6–8 Exodus 34:6–7 1 Corinthians 15:33–34 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/oh-to-know-him/

Every year we celebrate Thanksgiving with family, friends, and food, but is there more to it? What exactly is thanksgiving, and why is it important to be thankful? Join Reverend Jenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of giving thanks in his message, The Joy of Thanksgiving. Verses Used: Psalms 100:1–5 Psalms 47:1 Psalms 100:1b–2ESV Psalm 150:6 Matthew 15:8 Deuteronomy 8:11–18 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 1 Chronicles 16:4 1 Chronicles 16:7 Romans 1:21 Psalms 100:4–5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-joy-of-thanksgiving/