Hope City Church - Leeds

Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Join us for the final message in the “Under Pressure” series at Hope City Leeds & … Continue reading "When In Doubt – Lucy Shaw"

God’s promise for you is greater than the problem in front of you right now. Join us for the second message in the “Under Pressure” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Gavin Gray. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

Always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that you have. Join us for the first message in the “Under Pressure” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Alex Pitcher. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

We can always praise God no matter our circumstances, and He answers us. Join us for the first message in the “Under Pressure” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Robert Tailby. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

You are never far from the presence of God, He has not locked you out. Join us for the fourth and final message in the “Going Local” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Chris Denham. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

Jesus presents us with a love greater than romantic relationships. Join us for the third message in the “Going Local” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Gosia Denham. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

We are the body of Christ, and each one of us is a part of it. Join us for the second message in the “Going Local” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Chris Denham. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

Jesus wants to come to your house. Join us for the first message in the “Going Local” series at Hope City Leeds & York, preached live by Pastor Chris Denham. We’d love to have you join us this Sunday morning for our livestream at https://yorkshire.online.church/

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"

“Your greatest prize is not the prize that is promised, but a greater relationship with the giver of the promise”. Join us at Hope City Leeds as Pastor Chris Denham delivers this message on how to have “let’s do this again” faith.

We have a need to be home which can only be satisfied by being in the presence of God. We can’t go back to the garden, so there are only two places left: the house of brokenness or the new temple that is Jesus. Which house are you living in? Tune into the first message … Continue reading "Who lives in a House like this? – Chris Denham"

“When we lean into our heart, we learn who we truly are and where we’re truly at”, join us for this message from Pastor Sarah Percy on conference Sunday at Hope City Leeds. After prophesying in the spirit, Sarah teaches us to dig into the depths of our heart, allowing it to beat again. Stay … Continue reading "Present In The Process – Sarah Percy"

“Let everything we do come out of the freshness of love, miracles come from first love.” Going Back Is Not Going Backwards is a brilliant and inspiring message from Ps Dave Gilpin preached live at our Hope City Leeds Sunday service. This message has the potential to stop fear of the future and allows God … Continue reading "Going Back Is Not Going Backwards – Dave Gilpin"

“Remain planted,  you are intricately interwoven into the vine. Jesus is the source of your life.” Ps Gosia Denham shares with us a message about remaining rooted in the word of God. When we fill ourselves with the truth that come from the word we are able to remain fruitful.

“The word of can’t grow in your life if it is filled with insecurity, offence is killed by the cross of Jesus. You are valuable because of what he has done, not on you or what you do.” Offence Defence is a message straight from the heart, it has the power of cutting off offence … Continue reading "Offence Defence – Robert Tailby"

“Don’t build your life on the worlds strength but on the promise of God, we are under different skies”. Join us live at Hope City Leeds, we are joined by guest speaker Ps Joel Burden from Hope City KL. He shares with us an unforgettable message of an unstoppable God. This message will plant you … Continue reading "Unstoppable God – Joel Burden"

Join us live at our Sunday service in Leeds, Ps Chris Denham preaches a message that is bound to reshuffle your priorities. This message asks Is Jesus your first priority and what really is most important in your life?

Other people will always be better than you at doing what they are called to do; you will always be best at doing what you are called to do. God arranged that uniqueness. Body Type is a message preached live at Hope City Leeds from Ps Chris Denham; this message is one that celebrates our … Continue reading "Body Type – Chris Denham"

It starts with shutting the door and seeking God, the only thing that is meant to overwhelm us is the presence of God. Join us live at Hope City Leeds as we kick off 2020 with a powerful message from Ps Chris Denham. This is a message to propel you into everything God has for … Continue reading "Shut The Door – Chris Denham"

What a year we have had at Hope City Leeds! Join us at our final Sunday of 2019, Ps Lucy Shaw shares a message to finish off the year with a bang. “A character of appreciation is what’s going to combat the spirit of cynicism”  This message will set you up for a great 2020.

Join us as we move into the Christmas season at  Hope City Leeds, three short messages from three upcoming leaders in the church. Three messages threaded together with a touch of the Holy Spirit.

“The kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power, the Christian life was always meant to have the breath of heaven over it.” Ps Gosia Denham shares with us a message which redefines your prayer life. Locked out of Heaven will propel you to pray persistently for life and realise your … Continue reading "Locked Out of Heaven"

“This delay that you may be in is not designed to isolate you but connect you”. Join us live at Hope City Leeds as guest speaker Lois Willis shares with us a powerful message of hope in the delay. God takes us on a journey and the wait is always worth it with him.

Join us live at Hope City Leeds; Ps Chris Denham shares with us a message of incredible hope. Jesus stopped to heal one daughter whilst on the way to resurrect another. He was never bothered by the prospect of death or disease his hope brings life to this world.

In part 2 of his “Which Jesus?” series – Ps Chris challenges us to see that the revealed Jesus will also be more than sufficient for us even when there are still mysteries that have yet to be answered.

“Sleeping Jesus is more powerful than intervention Jesus because he is already at peace in the storm”, we can know that Jesus is always fighting for us even when it can look like he is sleeping. This message from Ps Chris Denham is filled with truths that bring Jesus into every season we may encounter.

Join us live on a Sunday at Hope City Leeds as Ps Gosia Denham shares with us a simple but powerful message. Encouraging us to trust God and love people, to let go of the things that get in the way of our relationships with God and live lives that reflect his goodness in everything … Continue reading "Simple Faith – Gosia Denham"

Join us live at Hope City Leeds, as some of our leaders gather round the table to discuss all things discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus and how do we carry that calling in our every day?

Who are you imitating? We imitate who we follow. We become who we surround ourselves with, a brilliant message from Ps Chris Denham preached live at Hope City Leeds.