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We’ve all heard that we all need salvation, but how many of us can truly say we understand and know why that is? If we were asked by someone who has never heard, would we be able to explain it to them? This should be the foundation that every Christian has, but sadly many of us don’t have this foundation. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he lays the foundation to fully explain why we need salvation in his video, Salvation Pt. 2: Why Do I Need Salvation? Verses Used: John 3:16-18 Romans 3:23-25a Romans 6:23 Isaiah 64:6a Romans 3:10–12 Malachi 3:6 Matthew 19:3–9 Romans 3:19–20 Romans 5:12; 18-21 1 Corinthians 15:45 Ephesians 2:3 Psalms 58:3 Matthew 25:41 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/salvation-pt-2-why-do-i-need-salvation/

Eternity is no longer just a far-off idea that won’t come to pass for a very long time. Eternity is knocking at our door. It’s right around the corner. Our eternity is being decided right now by us. Every action we make and every word we speak dictates our eternal dwelling place. Jesus warned us that there are only two options for our eternal dwelling place: eternal life and eternal death. Jesus also promised us that where we spend eternity will be up to us. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of our choices in this life as it directly dictates the next life in his message, The Eternal Promises of God. Verses Used: John 3:14-21 Revelation 12:12 Revelation 12:11 1 John 4:19 Romans 5:6–10 Psalms 1:4 Ezekiel 33:4-5 Acts 18:5-6 Psalms 9:6-7 Matthew 8:12 Matthew 13:40-43 Mark 9:43-48 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-eternal-promises-of-god/

Those who grew up in the Church are familiar with the term salvation and what that means. In fact, many of us take it for granted and expect everyone to know what it means to accept salvation and be saved. If someone were to ask for a definition of salvation, would you be able to give it? Are you someone who doesn’t fully understand what salvation is and want to build a strong Christian foundation? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture for the best definition of salvation in his video, Salvation Pt. 1: What is Salvation? Verses Used: Isaiah 12:2 Acts 4:12 Genesis 3:1–7 Romans 5:12 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:21 1 Peter 3:18 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/salvation-pt-1-what-is-salvation/

Everything that God does and decrees has a meaning. From the 6 days of creation to the 7 seven feasts decreed in The Law, everything that God has set has a purpose. There are seven feasts decreed by God; Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles/Booths) is the last feast to be celebrated in the year. If all the feasts have a purpose, what’s the purpose of Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles/Booths)? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he searches through Scripture to find the meaning behind the Feast of Ingathering in his video, What Does Sukkot Foreshadow? Verses Used: Leviticus 23:39–43 Zechariah 14:16–19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/what-does-sukkot-foreshadow/

Each and every one of the Jewish Feasts remembered a past event and foreshadowed a coming event. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) is no different. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the coming fulfillment of the feast in his message, God With Us. Verses Used: Matthew 1:21–23 Revelation 21:3 Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:4 Isaiah 7:10–12 Isaiah 7:13–14 Matthew 24:45–51 Matthew 5:9 2 Corinthians 5:4 2 Corinthians 5:5 2 Corinthians 5:10 Revelation 21:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/god-with-us/

Christians are told to be the light of the world and salt of the earth, but if we don’t know what the earth and the world truly are, how can we follow Jesus’ instruction properly? So, then is there a difference between the earth and the world? If so, what's the difference between the earth and the world? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions in her video, What’s The Difference Between The Earth and The World? Verses Used: Matthew 5:13‭-‬16 Psalms 90:2 Jeremiah 51:15 1 Corinthians 15:46 Genesis 1:1 1 Samuel 2:8 John 4:24 John 1:14 1 Corinthians 15:23 John 20:26-29 Acts 1:9-11 Genesis 5:24 2 Kings 2:11-12 John 15:19 Genesis 9:14-15 Joshua 1:2 1 Samuel 2:8 Job 34:13 Psalms 24:1 Revelation 20:1-6 Revelation 21:1-4 John 3:16‭-‬17 John 1:29 1 Corinthians 15:51‭-‬53 John 15:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/whats-the-difference-between-the-earth-and-the-world/

The Lamb’s Book of Life is the final book read out of at the Last Judgment. The Book of Life has the names of all who will enter into Eternal Life written in it. This now begs several questions, but two of the most important questions are: How do you get your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? What happens if your name isn’t written in the Book of Life? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions and more in her video, The Lamb’s Book of Life. Verses Used: Revelation 13:8 2 Peter 3:9 Ezekiel 33:11 Exodus 12:48-49 Numbers 15:15-17 Acts 10:34-35 Ezekiel 33:11 Exodus 32:30-34 Revelation 3:5 Matthew 7:13-14 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Hebrews 12:1-2 Matthew 12:22-32 Luke 23:34 1 Corinthians 15:50‭-‬53 Luke 10:17‭-‬20 Revelation 20:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/the-end-times/the-lambs-book-of-life/ Music By: HookSounds Song: ParallelWorldsExtended

We all know the creation story of Adam and Eve. It’s one of the first stories you learn as a child in Sunday School or new Christian. Even though many of us know of the creation story of Adam and Eve, does that mean that that’s the true story? Is there something more to the creation story that we’re missing? Was there another woman before Eve? Was Eve really Adam’s first wife, or was there another before her named Lilith? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the truth behind the creation of man and woman in her video, Adam’s First Wife: Eve or Lilith. Verses Used: Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:5-9 Genesis 2:15-23 2 Corinthians 3:18 Galatians 3:27-29 Isaiah 34:13-14 Revelation 18:2 Genesis 3:20 Matthew 19:4-6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/adams-first-wife-eve-or-lilith/

Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, is the one day of the year that the Jewish High Priest would go behind the curtain into the Holy of Holies and sprinkle the blood of animals on the Mercy Seat. This was done every year so that the sins of the people of Israel would be rolled over another year. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he sheds light on the importance of Jesus as our High Priest in his message, Yom Kippur. Verses Used: Leviticus 23:26–32 Leviticus 16:2 Exodus 26:33 Hebrews 9:6–7 Matthew 3:13–17 John 1:1,14 Romans 8:3 Philippians 2:7–8 Hebrews 2:14–17 Leviticus 16:11–14 Hebrews 5:7–10 Hebrews 9:11–14 Isaiah 53:3–6 1 Peter 2:24–25 John 20:16–17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/yom-kippur/

Rosh Hashana is also known as the Feast of Trumpets. Scripture tells us that the Law was a shadow of good things to come. That then begs the question, What does Rosh Hashana foreshadow, and what does it mean for us today? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to our connection to Rosh Hashana in his eye-opening message, Rosh Hashana. Verses Used: Leviticus 23:23–25 Exodus 12:1-2 Numbers 29:1 1 Corinthians 15:51–55 Zechariah 9:14–15 1 Timothy 2:1–4 Jeremiah 29:12–14 Proverbs 1:3 Joel 2:1 Revelation 8:6–13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/rosh-hashana/

All of us have a mountain in front of us that we’ll have to climb to get to our promised land or our next blessing. The Israelites had to face the Nephilim (giants), Abraham had to face the sacrifice of his beloved son, Jesus had to face the cross, and one day all Christians who are still alive on earth during the time of the Beast and the Man of Lawlessness will have to face The Great Tribulation. Mountains or battles are inevitable, but with God, we can climb them, overcome them, and get to the other side where our blessing awaits us. But why? Why do we have battles in our lives, and how do we overcome them? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the spiritual battles before us in his encouraging message, Ziklag. Verses Used: 1 Samuel 30:6 Genesis 42:36 NIV 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 Ephesians 3:20b NKJV Romans 8:18 Acts 26:15 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/ziklag/

Over two decades ago, the United States experienced a terrorist attack that shook the nation and the people, changing America forever. Every year we take time to remember the 9/11 terrorist attack as Patriot Day. America’s foundation was strong enough that it didn’t completely crumble after the horrendous attack on that tragic day. Though America is no longer under a physical attack, she is under a spiritual one. The soul of each nation rests in the hands of the people. If the people are righteous, the nation will be righteous. If America is spiritually under attack, then her people are spiritually under attack. Jesus said that He would build His Church on the rock, and nothing would be able to prevail against it. Who is that rock that Jesus built His Church on? And how do we build our lives on the rock? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the constant attacks of the enemy on our souls in his powerful message, The Firm Foundation. Verses Used: Ephesians 6:10-12 2 Corinthians 12:10 Matthew 16:18 Acts 10:26 Matthew 7:24–27 Matthew 16:13–17 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Proverbs 18:10 Psalms 55:22 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-firm-foundation/

In America today, patriotism is becoming more and more common. Some believe this is positive, while others believe that this is a negative thing for our country to embrace. Many believe that Christians, especially, shouldn’t be patriots because patriotism isn’t in the Bible. But just because the word patriotism isn’t in the Bible, does that mean that it isn’t Biblical? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to answer the question, Can Christians Be Patriots? Verses Used: Deuteronomy 32:8-9 Psalms 147:19-20 Psalms 122:6 Revelation 21:9-27 1 Timothy 2:1-2 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Jeremiah 29:11 Psalms 23 Isaiah 44:2 Psalms 139:14 Genesis 1:28 Genesis 11:8-9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/can-christians-be-patriots/

Jesus tells many parables throughout His ministry on earth, many pertaining to the numerous analogies of the Kingdom of Heaven. A notable analogy is that of the Laborers in the Vineyard. This parable compares the Kingdom of Heaven to that of a man that owned a vineyard. The owner of the vineyard goes out five times a day to bring in workers. Then, at the end of the day, the owner pays each of the workers the same amount of money no matter what time of day they began working—this confused and upset the first of the workers. Today, we’re still confused by this parable. Who is the master of the vineyard? What is the vineyard? Who are the laborers in the vineyard? And why is each laborer in the vineyard paid the same amount? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the purpose of this analogy of the Kingdom of Heaven in his video, The Laborers in the Vineyard Parable. Verses Used: Matthew 20:1-16 Ephesians 2:8–9 Matthew 10:40-42 Hebrews 13:2 John 9:4–5 Matthew 24:12 Luke 18:7–8 Mark 6:1–6 2 Corinthians 12:10 Matthew 19:26 Matthew 17:20 Mark 9:20-23 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV) 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NIV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard-parable/

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Burden of Disease study estimate that almost 800,000 people die from suicide every year. That’s one person every 40 seconds. This statistic alone should make every person’s eyes open to the real pandemic overtaking our nation, suicide. Suicide has been downplayed more and more in our culture by calling it a beautiful tragedy or saying that the person is finally at peace. We even go as far as to rename suicide and defend that that person is now given the chance to die with dignity. Our culture is shifting further and further to the acceptance of suicide as a cultural norm, but what does God say? Does God have an opinion on suicide? Does the Bible talk about suicide? Is suicide a sin? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings awareness to the heartbreaking subject in his somber message, Suicide, A Real Pandemic. Verses Used: Deuteronomy 30:19 Acts 3:13–15 Judges 9:52–54 Judges 16:29–30 1 Samuel 31:3-6 2 Samuel 17:23 1 Kings 16:18-19 Matthew 27:3-5 Job 1:6 Job 2:9–10 Job 3:1–12 John 10:10 (NKJV) Romans 6:16 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 1 Corinthians 6:20b Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/suicide-a-real-pandemic/

In the Church today, we have an uncomfortable relationship with the Holy Spirit and His gifts. We hold to the belief that the Spirit of God no longer works in the Church today and that all of His gifts were only for a time. One of the verses cited to prove this is Revelation 19:10, which states that the "... testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." This now begs the question, what does this mean? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answers in her video, The Spirit of Prophecy Pt. 2: The Testimony of Jesus. Verses Used: Revelation 19:10 John 1:1-5, 14-18 Genesis 15:1 Jeremiah 1:1 Joel 1:1 Malachi 1:1 Judges 13:2-5 Exodus 3:1-2 Hebrews 1:1-2 1 Samuel 3:1 Acts 2 Joel 2 1 Timothy 2:5 Jeremiah 1:12 Isaiah 55:10-11 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-spirit-of-prophecy-pt-2-the-testimony-of-jesus/

In John 4:35–38, Jesus said to look, the fields are white unto harvest, but what does that mean? Who are the laborers? Are the fields being white a good thing? How do we reap the white harvest? What is the white harvest we are supposed to reap? Does it matter if we reap this white harvest or not? How important is the white harvest? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he explains Jesus’ analogy in his message, Look, The Fields Are White Unto Harvest. Verses Used: John 4:35–38 Matthew 9:37–38 Matthew 9:36 Jeremiah 29:11–14a Matthew 9:35 Matthew 7:21 1 Corinthians 3:8–9 1 Peter 2:9 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/look-the-fields-are-white-unto-harvest/

The enemy doesn’t come as an evil man dressed in all black; the enemy comes as our deepest desires. Temptation seduces us with empty words and promises until we give in temptation and are lulled asleep by the enemy as Delilah did to Samson so many years ago. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the signs of the enemy trying to lull us into a spiritual death in his message Sleeping with the Enemy Pt. 2: Samson. Verses Used: Judges 16:15–22 Judges 14:1 Judges 13:5 Judges 14:1–3 Judges 13:3 Proverbs 14:12 Judges 14:7b Judges 16:13–16 Judges 16:19–21 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/sleeping-with-the-enemy-pt-2/

Throughout Scripture, there are stories of spiritual warfare and how answered prayers can be held up by these spirits. Paul even writes that our battle isn’t against flesh and blood but against spiritual beings around us and in the heavenly places. So, if our battle is against the spirit realm, how do we fight the spirit realm if we are in the physical? How can we get our prayers answered? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers to these questions and more in her video, Territorial Spirits Pt. 2: Getting Prayers Answered. Verses Used: Daniel 10:12-14 Genesis 30:24-30 Hosea 10:3-4 Romans 10:17 Romans 12:3 Daniel 10:2-3 Psalms 69:10 1 Corinthians 9:27 2 Corinthians 11:27 Luke 18:1-8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/territorial-spirits-pt-2-getting-prayers-answered/ Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. Movie: War Room Director: Alex Kendrick Movie: The Case For Christ Director: Jon Gunn T-Show: Politically Incorrect Host: Bill Maher

We live in a society that is ever-evolving and changing. The lies of the world are so deceiving that they even lead the elect astray. They convince you that the sins aren’t so bad. What if they’re right? What if you don’t sin but don’t stop or warn others from sinning because it’s their own life? Is it okay? Do you have to separate yourself from all sin, or is it okay to be friends with the world? Does that make you an enemy of God? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth in his powerful message, Sleeping with the Enemy Pt. 1: Jehoshaphat. Verses Used: 2 Chronicles 18:1–3 2 Chronicles 19:3 2 Chronicles 17:3–6 2 Chronicles 17:10–12 1 Kings 16:30b 2 Chronicles 18:1 2 Chronicles 18:2–3 1 Kings 21:25 1 Chronicles 21:1 2 Chronicles 18:3b 2 Chronicles 18:4b 2 Chronicles 18:6b (NIV) 2 Chronicles 19:1-3 2 Chronicles 22:3 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/sleeping-with-the-enemy-pt-1/

Today in the Church, there are several denominations, each claiming that they are right. That they have the best interpretation of Scripture, but how can someone tell what church doctrine is the most accurate? Or how can someone tell who's message is Biblically accurate or sound? Is there a way to make sure that what your pastor or denomination is teaching you is actually Biblical and True? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth behind picking the right kind of fruit before you eat it in his message, False Teachings Pt. 2: Beware of the Fruit. Verses Used: Matthew 7:15–27 Matthew 9:35–38 Proverbs 11:30 1 Corinthians 10:1–5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/false-teachings-pt-2/

The Armor of God is one of the first things we learn about as believers. Your average Christian knows each piece of armor, from the Breastplate of Righteousness to the Sword of the Spirit. The only problem is that many don’t know what these pieces of armor really are, nor do they know how to use them. In fact, many who preach against things such as the Gifts of the Holy Spirit inadvertently also preach against the Sword of the Spirit without ever realizing it. If this is true, then that begs the question, What Exactly is the Sword of the Spirit? And more importantly, how do you use the Sword of the Spirit? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers to these questions and more in her video, The Armor of God Pt. 2: The Sword of the Spirit. Verses Used: Acts 2:17-21 Ephesians 6:17-18a John 1:14 Matthew 16:15-17 Matthew 28:18 Ephesians 6:18 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 Matthew 17:20 Mark 9:29 Romans 10:17 John 4:24 Matthew 26:41 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/the-armor-of-god-pt-2/

In a world that seems to continue to hopelessness, how can we, Christians, have faith? How can we continue to believe that God will fulfill every promise even when everything around us seems to say otherwise? What kind of faith do Christians need to be able to see the promises of God fulfilled, and how do we get that kind of faith? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the power of the Storm Calmer in his message, What Manner of Man is This Pt. 1: Master of the Storm. Verses Used: Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV) Matthew 9:9 John 1:40–51 John 1:29–34 Matthew 8:8–10 2 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 10:38 Romans 10:17 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/what-manner-of-man-is-this-pt-1/

In the Church today, there is a lot of division on different theologies. Many people, in fact, believe that these different divisions are not right. They believe that the body of Christ should be united as one body instead of separate bodies. Now, while this is a true statement, the body of Christ should be united as one body in Christ Jesus, at the same time, we, as the body of Christ, cannot accept teachings into the body of Christ that are contrary to that of the teachings of Christ. This then begs the question, what theological doctrine is considered to be too contrary for the body of Christ to accept? And what exactly are the dangers of accepting these teachings that some claim to be false doctrine? Isn’t everyone’s walk with Christ Jesus unique? So, shouldn’t each person’s perspective of the Bible be unique? Is there room for more than one interpretation of Scripture? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth about Church Doctrine in his message series, False Teachings Pt. 1: The Dangers of Universalism. Verses Used: Matthew 7:13–27 Matthew 10:14–15 Matthew 11:20–24 1 Thessalonians 5:2–3 Matthew 15:12–14 John 3:16 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/false-teachings-pt-1-the-dangers-of-universalism/

Every year we celebrate Memorial Day in honor of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom, but is that freedom slowly being taken away? Are those with power and authority in our government looking out for our best interest? Are we repeating mistakes of the past? How do we differentiate between good and evil? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the true destination our current course is leading us to in his Memorial Day message, They Died For Freedom. Verses Used: Esther 4:6–11 Esther 3:1–2 Acts 4:15–20 Esther 4:1–3 Esther 4:8 Esther 4:10–11 Esther 4:13–14 Esther 4:4 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/they-died-for-freedom/