Sermons by City Hope Fellowship
Jesus has changed everything, or has he? Join us as we look at part 2 of the book of Joel and learn about how to live in the tension of life between the beginning of the work of Jesus and the final restoration.
The book of Joel isn't just a book where we see judgment. It's also an opportunity for all of mankind to respond and turn to God for safety whenever we see or experience devastation. Join us this morning as we explore and find Jesus in the book of Joel.
Study of Romans and finding joy in times of suffering and hardship, seeking God as the source of peace and joy in all times rather than things of the world.
The book of Jude has some strange parts for sure. And sometimes we use the obscure and weird portions of Scripture to avoid the clear obedience that the Lord requires of us. Join us to learn how we can find Jesus in this overlooked book.
The book of Jude has some strange parts for sure. And sometimes we use the obscure and weird portions of Scripture to avoid the clear obedience that the Lord requires of us. Join us to learn how we can find Jesus in this overlooked book.
How do we make a defense for the faith? Is it with intellectual arguments? Is it with emotional appeals? Or is it with a life of holiness in Jesus? Join us as we look at the overlooked book of Jude for the next few weeks.
Who are you looking for? Join us this Easter Sunday as we look at the encounter Mary Magdalene has with the risen Jesus.
Join us for Palm Sunday as we look at encounters with Jesus on the road to Easter.
Did you know that a summary for the whole Bible can be found in a book you maybe never heard of...Habakkuk? Join us for part 2 of our study of this little overlooked book and how it can change everything about how you relate to God in this overwhelming world.
Join us this morning as Pastor Josh dives into the justice and mercy of the book of Habakkuk.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Josh guides us through 3 John and how we can best serve and care for those who we consider strangers to us.
Hunger, pain, war, suffering, greed, and oppression. What should we do when we feel so disillusioned to the world around us? Especially when it seems like God's promises are so far off and incomplete. Join us as we learn from the Old Testament prophet Haggai, on how to remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of despair.
The good news of Jesus brings us into right relationship with God and with each other, creating a new family. The creation of this new family is the most justice promoting, equality creating, and system upending reality in the world. The status quo simply will not do. And yet, that hasn't always been the way of the church. Join us as we look to the book of Philemon and learn about the work of Jesus. This week we are in pt. 2!
The good news of Jesus brings us into right relationship with God and with each other, creating a new family. The creation of this new family is the most justice promoting, equality creating, and system upending reality in the world. The status quo simply will not do. And yet, that hasn't always been the way of the church. Join us as we look to the book of Philemon and learn about the work of Jesus.
Obadiah? Where's that book? As we start a new sermon series today, we begin with the shortest book in the Old Testament, the minor prophet Obadiah. This short book packs a lot in and is surprisingly relevant amidst the chaos of the current moment. We will look at what God has to say about how nations treat the most vulnerable people and what that means for how the church should respond today.
This morning our very own Patrick Alyea will be giving us a word from passages in Luke 8 & 9 and what it means to count the cost of being a disciple of Christ. Patrick Alyea is a ministry leader for Athletes In Action on Ball State's campus. AIA connects athletes and coaches to their global community where they can develop holistically and discover purpose both during and after their competing career.
Join us this morning as our very own Benjy Poore gives his morning message on worry & trust. There are many seasons in our lives when it feels difficult to leave important tasks to God, but how good is it for us to be willing to trust him with the things that we often don't have control over. Let's find out!
We often feel like we aren't enough for God and that he is frustrated or disappointed with us as his children. However, scripture paints a different picture. In this message, City Hope's very own Brandon Clemens will help us discover how God the father really feels about his children.
This Sunday morning we have guest Preacher Rome Herbert joining us as he shares a word on forgiveness and repentance. Rome is a former staff member of City Hope Fellowship, and is currently serving his Indianapolis community through Hip Hop music. He shares stories that focus on blackness, mental health, and Jesus! He also leads songwriting worships for Songwriters growing in their artistry. Give a warm welcome to Rome.
This Sunday morning we will be hearing a final word from Hunter Wolfram as our Pastoral Intern. Please help us send him off well as we soak in his message to City Hope, "The Ministry of the Gospel"!
Join us as we look for Unexpected Hope from the book of Ruth this Christmas season.
Has your life not turned out how you thought or wanted? What should we do with that? Join us as we look for Unexpected Hope from the book of Ruth this Christmas season.
Join us this Sunday of the Advent season, as we study lessons in hope learned from the book of Ruth.
Join us on this first Sunday of the Advent season, as we study lessons in hope learned from the book of Ruth.
Join us this morning as Pastor Josh leads us through 1 Corinthians 14. With any gift that's given to us, the best thing we can do with them is love those around us.
In the midst of a culture marked by deep divisions, is unity in the Church an unrealistic dream? Is unity just a tensionless coexistence? Join us as we look at how the Lord's Supper can provide a basis for unity in justice and unity in Jesus.
What should we do with one of the most difficult sections that the Apostle Paul ever wrote? Join us and find out as we continue looking at Messy Church: Being and Becoming the Body of Christ.
We will experience new life when we pass away. Death is hard, but being in Christ means we get to look forward to our resurrection. Join us this morning as our Pastoral Intern Hunter Wolfram leads us through 1 Corinthians 15 to discuss the resurrected church.
How can the church bring glory to God in our culture? The answer comes not in challenge or conquering but in hospitality. Join us as we continue looking at the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Corinth in our sermon series Messy Church.
How can the Church focus on the blessing of the Gospel in order to be a place of radical self-denial for the good of others? Join us as we explore what it means to be a wise church in a complicated world.
Some situations require a simple black and white concrete solution, while others need nuance and careful consideration. Knowing the difference and how to employ each of those is wisdom. Join us as we explore what it means to be a wise church in a complicated world.
What does freedom look like? Is it a life without limits or a life devoted to serving the Lord?
What does the world see when it looks at the church? Judgement? Hate? Is this the way? For us to be a loving church, we must first be a loved church. Join us as we continue looking at 1 Corinthians in our series Messy Church: Being and Becoming the Body of Christ.
As we serve within the local church are we merely useful or are we loved? Or can we be both as we build up the body of Christ?
We are seeking to be a diverse people saved by Jesus, centered on Jesus, and sent by Jesus to extend the hope and fellowship of God to our City. This is our mission at City Hope. What does it mean that we are seeking to be a diverse people.
What is most important? Family? Achievement? Leaving a Legacy? Changing the world? Finding true happiness? Are you lost in a world of distractions? Overwhelmed by choices? How can we know what is most important? We live in a world of bad news and overwhelming choices. Is there any good news? Join us as we hear about the best news and why it changes everything.
What is most important? Family? Achievement? Leaving a Legacy? Changing the world? Finding true happiness? Are you lost in a world of distractions? Overwhelmed by choices? How can we know what is most important? We live in a world of bad news and overwhelming choices. Is there any good news? Join us as we hear about the best news and why it changes everything.
What is most important? Family? Achievement? Leaving a Legacy? Changing the world? Finding true happiness? Are you lost in a world of distractions? Overwhelmed by choices? How can we know what is most important? We live in a world of bad news and overwhelming choices. Is there any good news? Join us as we hear about the best news and why it changes everything.
We think weakness is a hinderance to our witness, but what if in fact it is the key to our witness?
Join us this week as we continue through our July sermon series, "Story Time: The Parables of Jesus". We'll be focusing on the parable of the pearl of great value.
Join us this week as we continue through our July sermon series, "Story Time: The Parables of Jesus". We'll be focusing on the parable of the solid foundation.
Join us this week as we continue through our July sermon series, "Story Time: The Parables of Jesus". We'll be focusing on the parable of the talents.
Join us today as we start a new short series called Story Time: the Parables of Jesus. Today we are looking at the parable of the growing seed to learn what farming has to do with the Kingdom of God.
When we see all of life as a gift, we are able to enter into ethical concerns with a selflessness that imitates Christ, and showcases him to the world.
The Apostle Paul challenges our assumption that we are our own by reminding us that we were made for God. Join us as we discovery the surprising way Jesus wants to meet with us.
The Apostle Paul challenges our assumption that we are our own by reminding us that we were made for God. Join us as we discovery the surprising way Jesus wants to meet with us.
Where do we find belonging? Join us this morning as we continue our study of 1 Corinthians entitled I Am Not My Own.
Where do we find belonging? Join us this morning as we start a mini-series within our study of 1 Corinthians entitled I Am Not My Own.
Join us for worship this Sunday as Pastoral Resident Hunter Wolfram leads our study of 1 Corinthians Chapter 6.