Hope City Church - Birmingham

We were created for community. We were born to connect with others. In this season of isolation, Ps Lisa Stoner explores the importance God places on being in community and the future that is created when we join hands with those around us.

Are there any areas of your life that feel a bit cluttered? Any place where, if even the smallest button is pressed, you’re triggered? It’s been easy in this stay-at-home season to get caught up in the clutter. To feel as though we have to do everything and be everyone to make sure all bases … Continue reading "I’m Triggered – Tebo Mpanza"

What are you battling with right now? What is happening in your life that is making it seem like there’s no way back? Know that, through the love and mercy of Christ, there is always the hope and reality of resurrection. Whatever the illness of your circumstance, it’s not too late for you to come … Continue reading "Back To Life – David Stoner"

In all the tumult of our world, it’s so easy to lose sight of our first love. But what is our first love? Is it Jesus, or is it the church? Listen to this week’s podcast with Ps Jo Willis as he explores our need to reprioritise our loves to further the kingdom of God. … Continue reading "Let the Saints Rise – Jo Willis"

Do you know that God isn’t as far from you as life may make it seem? Do you ever get the sense that you can’t quite reach Him; there’s something stopping you approach him; that, in a way, you’re locked out of heaven? Jesus wants you to come in. He wants you to draw near. … Continue reading "Locked Out of Heaven – Gosia Denham"

Against the backdrop of our confusing world, what are you wearing? What are you holding? What is residing in your heart? What do you have there that sets you apart from the rest of the world? Take time to self-reflect and recalibrate this week with a guest message from Ps Tim Ross.

It’s easy in the world’s current climate to feel displaced and distant from church. But although we are scattered, we have been called for such a time as this! God is using these circumstances to bring about a revival not just in His body, but of His body. He is moving us where He needs … Continue reading "The Scattered Church – Joel Burden"

Do you know who God says you are? Do you know that you are loved, chosen, wanted, God’s handiwork? Do you know of the life-changing and empowering implications that rooting your identity in Christ entails on your life? Take stock this week of how you view yourself – or how the world views you – … Continue reading "What’s in a Name? – Lois Willis"

It’s time to break off the shackles and the lies of the enemy and live our lives as we truly are: ordained! Each of us are called by God to reveal His goodness and work out His will upon the earth. Nothing and no one can stop us when we’re in the will of God! … Continue reading "Living Life Ordained – Simon Taylor"

If anything is clear in times of difficulty and upheaval – whether in our personal or corporate lives – it’s that God is far closer than we will ever know! He is an ever-present help in times of trouble, and we have nothing to fear. On Father’s Day, we are encouraged to hear from the … Continue reading "Fear Not – Phil Pringle"

We all have issues. Difficulties in circumstance, health issues, and lies we’ve come to believe about ourselves just name a few. Though we are never too far from the grace of God. Just one touch from Jesus is enough to satisfy! It’s enough to heal, to restore, and to affirm. Listen to this message from … Continue reading "A Tale of Two Daughters – Chris Denham"

Pastor Dave sits down with Premier League legend Shola Ameobi to discuss racism within society and the Church and how we can all play a part in being the solution in this day and age.

Let’s not become enamoured with what’s keeping us from moving boldly into all God has for us. Fear. Resignation. Settling for smallness. Retraction. These things can hold us hostage: we’ve got to see them for what they are and fight to break free! Tune in to this week’s podcast with Ps Jenny Gilpin as she … Continue reading "Stockholm Syndrome – Jenny Gilpin"

It’s time to go back to basics. What makes our lives worth living? How can we have total trust in God? What fears; what insecurities do we need to let go of?  It’s no longer about performance. Let’s flip our perspective. Tune into this week’s podcast message as Ps Tebo Mpanza unpacks the fundamental facts … Continue reading "Fundamental Facts – Tebo Mpanza"

(One More Time) No one knows their limits because what was your limit yesterday is no longer your limit today! You’ve grown and your limits have too! What God does, however, when you are at your limits of time, patience, strength and talent is extraordinary. This is where the greatest downloads of heaven take place. … Continue reading "Take it to the Limit – Dave Gilpin"

Right now, we’re in The Messy Middle. We’re experiencing losses, a slowing down, a redirection of purpose and changes to our daily rhythm. It’s been confusing and difficult to adjust. Though even in these challenging times, there’s joy to be had! Listen to Ps Lou Davies today as she encourages us to reclaim our joy … Continue reading "The Messy Middle – Louise Davies"

In our changing world, it is so easy to have a fluctuating faith! We’re all-in one moment, and completely doubting the next. But how can we remain steadfast and consistently trust in God in the face of changing winds? In the face of uncertainty? In our impatience in getting to our destination? Senior Pastor Jenny … Continue reading "Are We There Yet? – Jenny Gilpin"

This is an unprecedented season for us all.  In unprecedented moments, God can do unprecedented things. Today’s sermon emphasises the importance of remembering God’s work in our lives, it is important to know that God is more than able to deliver us from this valley again and again. It’s easier to step out in faith … Continue reading "Let’s Do This Again – Chris Denham"

A lot of us think that there’s a giant leap of faith that we have to undertake in order to follow God through the wilderness and into our own personal Canaan flowing with milk and honey. Yet no one has ever undertaken a leap of faith either within the Bible or without. The Bible never … Continue reading "Step Maker – Dave Gilpin"

In this Easter message, guest speaker Mark Ritchie encourages us in our ‘mess’ and points us to Christ and the power of the cross. Speaking from Mark 16, he demonstrates how in the midst of the unknown, our default is to just keep our heads down and get on with things, but that through the … Continue reading "Head Down, Eyes Up, Go – Mark Ritchie"

The difference between your present and your desired future is your CONVICTION. Lining up your confession, mental commitment and conduct with your conviction is your master key to your destiny. Jenny Gilpin places a magnifying glass on this powerful truth.

Most prayers have a lot to do with making us better, more holy and more acceptable to God. They’re about all we can do for God. Yet the Bible declares we love him BECAUSE He first loved us. To ask God to firstly show you His glory is not ancillary but mandatory to rekindling our … Continue reading "Makes Me Wanna Pray – Dave Gilpin"

There is a birthing in this time and in this season that will be unprecedented. A birthing of men and women with a different spirit. A fearless spirit. In this message Pastor Jenny, encourages us to stand firm in the midst of a shock. To still our hearts and minds and hold onto God and … Continue reading "Shock Proof – Jenny Gilpin"

With Ronia Nyakunika Live From Hope City Birmingham

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Defiance in the right space can be a good thing. We often see defiance as being in a position of strength standing firm against the things that oppose us. And yet, Daniel's defiance was found humbly on his knees in prayer. Take a knee and see the astounding ways in which God will move on your behalf.

The world urges us to occupy the smallest space, but God wants us to occupy wide open spaces. Don't downsize God to the level of your thinking or expectations. Live the Big life God has called you in to!

Life is a series of choices. But how do we know what the right decision is? Nothing is more important than hearing God's voice and being able to distinguish it from the voices of the world. Pastor Tebo gives insight into how we can tell if God is speaking to us.

Identity. Not knowing who we are is one of the greatest struggles of our generation. When you know who you are in Christ, you're empowered to live God's destined life for you. Don't let the enemy rob you of your identity - you're verified!

God is refining us in obscurity. Maybe we just need a change in our perspective to see our exile as God developing our character. Today's exile could be the key to tomorrow's return.

Transition is the process of changing from one state or condition to another. As followers of Christ we are always in transition, but sometimes these transitions can feel like we're being tossed around by the wind and waves. Pastor Tebo teaches us how we can cling to Jesus during the storms of transition.

The church is built on good seed, and we are the fruit of someone else's spiritual seed. Whether you know it or not, you too are a seed-sower - Pastor Tebo challenges us to develop good seed to sow.

Pastor Tebo encourages us to get back to basics. Put aside the drama, put aside the nonsense, and just focus on Jesus.

Grace is God's absolute best - the riches of God freely given to us, but at the upmost expense to Jesus. How can we live in good grace?

We often ask the question: Is God good all the time? Pastor Tebo encourages us to bring our perspective and focus back to the absolute truth that God is good. The foundation of all hope is the goodness of God.

In modern society we are very good at being busy, even when we’re ‘resting’. We’re on call 24/7. Pastor Becky poses the question, what is true rest in God?

Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can overcome intimidation - we can get our hopes and dreams back. Tune in as Pastor Tebo teaches how this is achievable.

Revival demands and requires that we step up to the next level. But sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we feel unable to level up. Why is this? Join us as Ronia encourages us how to keep elevating in life.

Join us this week as we tune in to Hope City Sheffield and hear from Pastor Dave as he encourages us to seek out mountains and challenges to conquer - these areas are full of the potential to exercise and grow you in the gifts that God has placed in you.

God can turn any life circumstance around. Tune in this week as Stu Otten shares his powerful testimony of how God's love was unrelenting in bringing him out of a life of crime.

One of the most exciting things about life is the opportunities that it presents us. Pastor Becky poses the question: Are our eyes open to these opportunities, or do we see them as obstacles and opposition?

Listen in as Pastors Tebo and Becky talk about topics ranging from how they first met, to what they've learned since pastoring our church, to the issues that trouble our generation - not to be missed!

Revival isn't an emotional touch from heaven, but a transformed life wanting to see other lives transformed. What are the ingredients for revival?

You have died with Christ. So, choose LIFE every day. Tune in as Pastor Tebo continues the Savage series and unpacks what this means.

Nothing is everything. Nothing is the precursor to your everything in God. Pastor Lois declares that we are about to see the everything of God unfold from the nothing that we have.

Tune in and be inspired as Pastor Tebo interviews professional footballer Sam Jones about football, faith, and mental health.

Do you feel like you've been losing your breath? Maybe there are areas in your life that have dried up, and the question is: can those dry bones live? God wants us to get our rhythm back. Inhale the breath of heaven. Breathe again.

The journey is worth it. Don't get frustrated by the traffic on the way to your destination. Don't give up on the journey. Remain steadfast, even when things look bleak - you'll be glad that you did.