Episodes

  • How To Discern
    Apr 21 2024

    Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join us again this week as we continue our "How to..." series. This week Pastor Bill Francavilla discusses discernment in the prophetic word. What is a prophetic word? How do you know if it's biblical and how should we handle it? What three things should you do to handle someone giving you a prophetic word, or if you hear someone say "I hear the Lord telling me..." Finally, he discusses what you should do if you have been deceived or hurt by a "prophetic word".

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    49 mins
  • How To... Serve
    Apr 14 2024

    Hello and Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join us this week as Pastor Matt Brummett kicks off a new four part series on "How to..." He discusses the importance of service and provides guidance on how to serve effectively. Emphasizing the need to serve with a genuine heart, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings such as Proverbs 31 and Ephesians 6:7. Serving involves more than just performing tasks; it requires compassion, humbleness, self-sacrifice, kindness, and unselfishness. Using examples like the Good Samaritan to illustrate the depth of service beyond mere actions. He also highlights the importance of serving within one's means and utilizing one's unique talents. Ultimately, it concludes that serving God and others with love enriches one's life and reflects Christlike qualities. The overarching message is to serve wholeheartedly, humbly, and for the glory of God.

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    32 mins
  • A Lot Can Happen In A Week...
    Apr 7 2024

    Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. We are so glad you have decided to join us today. Praise-worthy. A word to meditate on as you listen this week. Do you know anyone who is truly worthy of praise? Did you know that Jesus actually stayed with his disciples for 40 days after his resurrection? Can you imagine what would have gone on in that first week between Him and His disciples? Listen as Pastor Bill Francavilla breaks down the answers to these questions and highlights the very person who is worthy of ALL our Praise!

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    31 mins
  • His Return
    Mar 31 2024

    Hello, and Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Hallelujah, He is Risen!! Join us this week as Pastor Bill Francavilla discusses what it means for us that our Savior is Risen!! What did God do to redeem us? Why do we need the Savior? Who is the Savior, and why did He care so much?

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    39 mins
  • Bring Others to the Table Part 4
    Mar 24 2024

    Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join us this week as Pastor Bill Francavilla finishes up the series of Bring Others to the Table. What happens to us after we die? Should we be afraid of death? What must we do for us to be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven?

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    36 mins
  • Bring Others to the Table Part 3
    Mar 17 2024

    Welcome agin to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join us this week as Pastor Jessica Francavilla discusses and emphasizes the Great Commission's call to make disciples of all nations and the importance of sharing personal testimonies about God's active work in our lives. She highlights the idea of being engaged in a spiritual battle, with the ministry of reconciliation being the means by which believers can participate in setting captives free and proclaiming the gospel. Encouraging boldness and faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to embrace the mission of evangelism and discipleship. She provides practical suggestions for sharing one's faith and reaching out to others, citing the example of St. Patrick's missionary work in Ireland. Ultimately, challenging believers to respond to the call to be Christ's ambassadors and to pray for God's empowerment as they step out in obedience to His call.

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    46 mins
  • Bring Others To The Table Part 2
    Mar 10 2024

    Welcome top Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join Pastor Bill Francavilla on the topic of prosperity and generosity from a biblical perspective. Pastor Bill defines prosperity and cautions against equating it solely with financial abundance or worldly success. He emphasizes the importance of being rich towards God and using one's resources generously for God's purposes, drawing lessons from various Bible passages like the Parable of the Rich Fool and the story of the Poor Widow's offering. He highlights biblical examples of generosity, such as the Philippian church's support for the apostle Paul, and challenges the congregation to reevaluate their perspectives on prosperity and prioritize their future in eternity over earthly possessions

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    36 mins
  • Bring Others To The Table Part 1
    Mar 3 2024

    Welcome to Living Hope Church in Williamsburg, VA. Join us this week as Pastor Matt Brummett focuses on the topic of faith and hope. Drawing from various Biblical passages, particularly Hebrews 11 and 12, he discusses the definition of faith, provides examples of faith demonstrated by biblical figures like Noah and Abraham, and emphasizes the importance of taking action in accordance with one's faith. He challenges the congregation to actively invite others to the church and spread the Word of God, as faith comes from hearing the message. The sermon encourages the congregation to demonstrate their faith through practical actions and ends with an interactive exercise, where attendees are asked to text someone they know, expressing their thoughts and prayers.

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    28 mins