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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/

The world around us is constantly getting darker and darker. It feels as though the dreams and calls of the Church are getting harder and harder to reach, but is that what the LORD intended for His people? How can we overcome the obstacles in our way? How can we encourage ourselves in the LORD? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the strength we have in Christ Jesus in his message, Standing on the Promises of God. Verses Used: Joshua 21:43–45 John 3:16 Matthew 11:28–29 Jeremiah 29:11 NIV 1 John 1:9 1 Peter 2:24 Matthew 11:12b 2 Corinthians 1:15–22 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/standing-on-the-promises-of-god/

Every 5 minutes a Christian is murdered for their faith. All around the world, people are being tortured for their beliefs and/or political stances. In fact, people are being tortured for no reason at all. What do we as Christians do when it comes to persecution of the Church (other Christians) or others in general? Do we stand up for what's right? Are we a voice for the voiceless? Do we pray for those who are in need of prayer? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the desire of God in his message, The Persecuted Victims of Torture. Verses Used: Jeremiah 38:1–6 Matthew 24:9–13 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-persecuted-victims-of-torture/

When we live in such a dark world, it’s to feel hopeless and alone, but as Christians, we have a hope that the world doesn’t have. We have Jesus. We have the Word of God. We have all of His promises. So, what do His promises do for us? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to all that the LORD has in store for His people in his message, God’s Promises. Verses Used: Joshua 21:45 Deuteronomy 30:17–18 Romans 6:23 John 14:13-14 John 16:23–24 Matthew 27:50–51 John 16:23–24 John 16:24b John 3:16 Jeremiah 29:11–14a Isaiah 53:5 (KJV) 1 Peter 2:24 ESV Exodus 15:26b (KJV) Deuteronomy 8:18a 3 John 2:2 (KJV) Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/gods-promises/

From the very beginning, the Devil has been tempting humanity with the same ways he still tempts us with today. He entices us with the lie that sin won’t lead to death. That sin isn’t a big deal. The Devil evil twists Scripture in order to get us to fall prey to his schemes. Many believe that as long as our sin isn’t too great, then we can still make it into Heaven. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the dangers of playing with sin regardless of how small we think it is in his message, Playing With Sin. Verses Used: Proverbs 6:27–28 Genesis 4:7 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 Romans 12:1–2 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/playing-with-sin/

Today, so many in the Church don't like to think about the future, especially eternity. We focus on what's affecting us at this moment without fully weighing the consequences of our actions. We hold to the idea that as long as we want it in our hearts, it's good, and the desire is from God. But is this true? Can you listen to your heart? Can you truly let your heart guide you through life? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of our decisions in his message, Think Carefully Before You Act. Verses Used: Proverbs 4:20-27 Matthew 16:26 Jeremiah 17:9–10 Matthew 12:34 1 John 2:15–17 1 Corinthians 7:31 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/think-carefully-before-you-act/

Every year, here in America, we celebrate the 4th of July. So many people don’t even know what we’re celebrating, yet it’s the very foundation on which America was built. July 4th, 1776, marks the day that we drafted our freedom from the tyranny of Great Britain. Because of this day, many generations have been blessed with freedom. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to our spiritual Independence Day in his message, The Truth Will Set You Free. Verses Used: John 8:31–36 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/the-truth-will-set-you-free/

Over the last few decades, fathers have become more and more absent from their children’s lives. Many children today don’t have a father figure in their life anymore. In fact, many don’t even have a male presence in their life to help guide them. There’s a rise in gang violence, children and young adults getting arrested, fights, and shootings in schools. Could this be connected to the rise in father absence in our homes today? According to our ever-changing culture, fathers aren’t important to the family, but is this true? Are fathers replaceable? Is a father necessary to have in the household? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of a father in his Father’s Day Message, Dads Represent. Verses Used: Proverbs 15:5 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/dads-represent/

2,000 years ago, the Jews had their own idea of who the Messiah was supposed to be. Because of this, many missed the first coming of Jesus. Today we are in the same boat as the Jews 2,000 years ago. As the world gets closer to the return of Christ, who Jesus was and who He is gets more and more blurred. We have our own preconceptions of who we believe Jesus should be that we could miss the second coming of Christ. Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the Truth of who Jesus is in his fiery message, What Manner of Man is This Pt. 2: Jesus Is God. Verses Used: Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV) John 3:27–30 Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV) John 1:29–32 Matthew 11:2–6 John 3:16 John 8:54–59 John 17:5 John 1:1–5 Matthew 2:11 John 20:28–29 Matthew 14:33 Matthew 28:9–10 Isaiah 42:1–8 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/weekly-messages/what-manner-of-man-is-this-pt-2/

It’s a common belief that Jesus is the only way to Eternal Life, but is that truly what the Scripture says? Isn’t believing in God enough to get us salvation? Why do we have to go through Jesus? Many believe that as long as you believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is enough to receive salvation. Is there something that we aren’t seeing in Jesus’ statement in John 14:6, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’ Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answers to these questions and more in her video, Is Jesus Really The Only Way? Verses Used: Exodus 3:1-6 Exodus 3:13-14 John 14:6 John 8:58 Acts 4:11-12 1 Timothy 2:5-6 John 3:16-17 Hebrews 9:11-15 James 2:19 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nuggets-of-truth/is-jesus-really-the-only-way/

We’ve discussed that there are many different gods according to the Bible. We’ve even discussed what these gods could be and what they most certainly are not. So, the question is, if they are gods, then can we worship them? What if we don’t put them above God? Doesn’t the First Commandment allow the worship of other gods as long as we worship the LORD above all? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers to these questions and more in her video, The gods Pt. 4: The First Commandment. Verses Used: Exodus 20:3 Genesis 17:17-18 Malachi 3:14 Genesis 45:7 Malachi 3:1 Exodus 23:13 Exodus 20:8 Psalms 77:11 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Colossians 2:13-15 Proverbs 18:10 Exodus 34:5-8 Exodus 23:13 Deuteronomy 4:19-20 Exodus 12:49 Acts 10:34-35 John 15:18-19 Genesis 12:1-3 Joshua 24:1-3 Acts 17:22-34 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/too-deep/the-gods-pt-4-the-first-commandment/

The Feast of Shavuot was celebrated from the time of Moses. When the Day of Pentecost (Shavuot) had come in its entirety, the followers of Christ were together in one accord in the Upper Room. When they were in the Upper Room, the Holy Spirit came and filled all in the Upper Room with the Holy Spirit and His power. 2,000 years later, what happened to the power of the Holy Spirit that came down and filled those in the Upper Room? Does the Church still have power today? What does Joel’s prophecy in Joel 2 mean for the Church? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the power of the Holy Spirit in the Church today in his Pentecost Sunday message, Where’s the Power? Verses Used: Joel 2:28–29 Acts 2:1–4NKJV Joel 2:28–29 Acts 2:14–18 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 Psalm 91:1 Acts 2:17a Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/wheres-the-power/

Many Christians believe and teach that all you have to do is repent, and life will be easier because once you are saved, you are always saved. In fact, some go as far as to believe that Christians no longer can even sin because they have been sealed by the Holy Spirit. Could this be why we Christians are held to a higher standard than the world? We’re supposed to be Christ to the world, so are we perfect as Jesus is perfect? So then are they right, and Christians are saved from sinning because Jesus said, ‘whom the Son sets free is free indeed’? Or is there something more to it? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture for the answers in her video, Can Christians Sin? Verses Used: 1 John 3:9-10 Romans 6:1-2 Colossians 3:5-10 1 Corinthians 10:13 Romans 7:13‭-‬25‬ 1 John 1:5-10 1 John 5:16-18 John 10:27-28 Ephesians 1:13-14 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Philippians 1:6 1 Corinthians 15:51‭-‬58‬ Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/nfwh/can-christians-sin/

Right now, our country is divided into parties, specifically Democrats and Republicans. This is how we think and vote and can also contribute to how we build our social circles but is this how God desires His Church to be? Is this how Christians should vote strictly based on political parties? Does God favor one political party over the other? Or is God’s ways higher than our ways? Join ArieRashelle as she searches through Scripture to find the answer to these questions and more in her video, Is God a Democrat or a Republican? Verses Used: Isaiah 9:6-7 John 18:33-38a Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalms 9:7-8 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Galatians 5:19-25, Galatians 5:14 Matthew 22:35-40 Mark 10:18 1 Corinthians 1:25 Isaiah 55:8-9 Proverbs 3:5-6 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/theology/is-god-a-democrat-or-a-republican/

Happy Mother’s Day. In today’s society, it’s easy to overlook mothers and their importance in the family when society continuously tells us that to be a mother is an easy and/or pointless job. But what exactly is a mother? And what is the role of a mother? And is a mother important in the family? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of mothers in his Mother’s Day message, Carry Him to His Mother. Verses Used: 2 Kings 4:18–25 2 Kings 4:12–14 Our Website: https://www.holdtohope.org/special-occasion-messages/carry-him-to-his-mother/ All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.” Video Credit: Marc Mero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwqXzkf6gcE&t=1s