On-Demand Classes

On-Demand Classes

On-Demand Classes

Hope offers a number of online, self-paced classes with teaching videos and discussion questions from pastors to study at your own pace. Join with your small group or as an individual at any time!

intro to the bible

Intro to the Bible

Intro to the Bible is an overview of the story of the Bible, taking a 30,000-foot view from Genesis to Revelation. We’ll focus on the major events, characters and themes of the Bible to help you gain an understanding of the overarching story of God working in the world.

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intro to prayer

Intro to Prayer

Intro to Prayer is designed as a review of the basics of prayer. We’ll discuss questions such as why we pray and the problem of unanswered prayer and also introduce several new prayer patterns to expand your personal vocabulary of prayer.

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intro to the spiritual disciplines

An Intro to the Spiritual Disciplines

We know that to stay healthy, we need to care for our bodies by moving, fueling and resting. Habits like good sleep, healthy eating and regular exercise help us to function at our best. It’s the same with our spiritual lives! Spiritual disciplines are habits Christians have practiced through the centuries to keep our spiritual lives healthy and help us grow closer to God. In this class, we will explore several spiritual disciplines to follow to help us stay in step with Jesus and grow deeper in love with our heavenly Father.

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what lutherans believe

What Lutherans Believe

We know that “if it’s in the Bible, it’s Lutheran,” but how do Lutherans understand doctrines like baptism and communion? This class will explore how Lutherans understand several basic Christian beliefs.

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a look at the Lord's Prayer

A Look at the Lord's Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer is the most well-known, most beloved prayer Christians have used throughout the centuries. Because the prayer is so familiar to us, we sometimes don’t realize how profound and powerful the Lord’s Prayer actually is. In this course, we will look more closely at the Lord’s Prayer to discover what the prayer says about God, about us, and about how followers of Jesus are called to live.

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david part 1

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart (Part 1)

David is one of the most interesting and complex characters in the Bible. Shepherd boy and king, poet and warrior, faithful and flawed, deeply human and a man after God’s own heart. In this study, we will explore David’s story to discover how God uses our everyday lives to develop women and men with an authentic spirituality. This is the first study in a series of three.

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david part 2

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart (Part 2)

David is one of the most interesting and complex characters in the Bible. Shepherd boy and king, poet and warrior, faithful and flawed, deeply human and a man after God’s own heart. In this study, we will explore David’s story to discover how God uses our everyday lives to develop women and men with an authentic spirituality. This is the second study in a series of three. In Part 2, participants will continue to trace David as he rises from simple shepherd boy to the throne over all Israel. David will encounter foolishness, disaster, and grief along the way and provide a model for how we can grow in authentic faith in our everyday lives.

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david part 3

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart (Part 3)

David is one of the most interesting and complex characters in the Bible. Shepherd boy and king, poet and warrior, faithful and flawed, deeply human and a man after God’s own heart. In this study, we will explore David’s story to discover how God uses our everyday lives to develop women and men with an authentic spirituality.

In Part 3, participants will continue to trace David during his reign over the nation of Israel. David will encounter sin, love and suffering along the way and we will see how his life’s story provides a model for how we can grow in authentic faith in our everyday lives. This is the third study in a series of three.

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