Hope Church Podcast

Sacred Selfie 2: Comparisons?

Everyone is guilty of comparing their lives with others. Often we compare the totality of our lives with the perceived perfection of others. Comparing to others sets up self as the standard as opposed to Jesus. What are the standards you tend to succumb to? How does comparing with Jesus change this?

Sacred Selfie - Identity in Christ

This week, Pastor Mark begins a new series entitled, "Sacred Selfies." As we kick off this new series, we will explore how important it is for Jesus followers to understand that identity is found in God. This message will delve into the desires of our hearts, the things that scare us, and the perspective we need to faithfully face the future. This promises to be a meaningful series, and we want you to come and be a part!

Sword: Beyond the Coffee Cup

This week, Daniel Barron discusses the Bible can be used to know Jesus more and help us better able to serve the Lord. 

 

 

Better for the Bad

Do you ever think about the connection between obedience to God and transformation of your life? They definitely work together, but what happens when we get it wrong? What happens if we have good intention, but no follow-through? What happens if we have follow-through without the best of intention? Pastor Mark will help us explore these ideas as we consider Jesus’ parable of the two sons as recorded in Matthew 21:23-32 in his message, “Better of the Bad.” 

Grace

Pastor Mark teaches about aspects of God’s grace, using Matthew 20:1-16. One of the ideas came from how grace can at times feel messy. Either we don’t feel we need God’s grace — and look down on those who do — or we feel like there isn’t enough grace to save us from our failings. Regardless how we feel, we all are in need of God’s grace, and can realize the depth of it when we turn our hearts toward the Lord.

Forgiven

Pastor Mark discusses how forgiveness doesn't equal trust and how God is in charge of everything that happens. 

Labor Day

This week we will acknowledge Labor Day. Pastor Mark deliveres a message on the importance of working from a godly point of view. Our Bible lesson comes from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and we will explore the importance of working together, working on purpose, and working for God. Thank you for joining us at Hope Church today, and we hope you experience the goodness of God’s heartfuel while you’re here.

The Uncomfortable Cross

American culture is a culture of comfort. It’s being sold to us everywhere we look. We’re encouraged to do what we want, when we want, with whomever we want. If something is uncomfortable, we want to avoid it at all costs. The Christian faith, though, is just that: uncomfortable. This four-week series, we will embrace, understand, and see the beauty and hope in the challenging realities of being part of God’s people.

The Uncomfortable Church

American culture is a culture of comfort. It’s being sold to us everywhere we look. We’re encouraged to do what we want, when we want, with whomever we want. If something is uncomfortable, we want to avoid it at all costs. The Christian faith, though, is just that: uncomfortable. This four-week series, we will embrace, understand, and see the beauty and hope in the challenging realities of being part of God’s people.

Hope At The Movies "42"

Today, close out the series with 42 and the courage it takes to live a life of love and light.