Hope City Church - Sheffield

The Holy Spirit is often the least-understood person of the Trinity, so this week we are embarking on a three-week study into who He is and His purposes on this earth. Grab a notepad and settle into this teaching this week as Ps Jo Willis guides us through the Holy Spirit’s fit, function and focus; … Continue reading "Neshama – Jo Willis"

All we’ve heard over the course of this year is that we’re “living in unprecedented times”, and we “need to get used to our new normal.” But nothing about our current circumstance is new or normal! Explore what the Bible teaches about lockdown living in this week’s message from Elder Kevin Shaw – the final … Continue reading "The New Normal – Kevin Shaw"

The Church is God’s design. It is His number one idea! So when Jesus left the earth, what was the intention behind what He left behind? Explore what was left behind, and the part we play, this week as Ps Lois Willis delves into how we can become more like the early church – the … Continue reading "Left Behind – Lois Willis"

Are you stuck in familiarity? Have you been carrying around a sense of hopelessness? Maybe it’s time for a hard reset. Don’t miss the miracle right in front of you this week as we explore what hope we can have in our city and our personal worlds with this brand new message from Ps Jo … Continue reading "The Hope of the City – Jo Willis"

As a church, we are on a quest to ask God, “what does the church that you want to build look like?” In this week’s message, Ps Lois Willis explores the idea that perhaps, up until now, we’ve been stuck in man-made living. But now God has led us, like Jacob, to an altar where … Continue reading "Man-made vs God-made – Lois Willis"

Do you know God as your safety and your refuge? Like Jacob, are you able to find your peace, safety and rest in Him, the Rock of Ages? Explore what resting on the rock means for us today with this week’s message from Ps Jo Willis: ‘Heaven on Earth: A Refuge on the Rock of … Continue reading "Heaven on Earth: A Refuge on the Rock of Ages – Jo Willis"

God’s plan was always that we would experience the gate of heaven – we just have to change our perspective. Grab onto the hope we have in Christ and the fact the Lord sees the man in the mess this week as we work together to begin to build the church He sees. Be encouraged … Continue reading "Heaven on Earth – Jo Willis"

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"

What to do when the planet shakes.  Recently while in New Zealand, Pastor Dave Gilpin celebrated his 60th birthday by going on the world’s largest catapult. The scariest time, he says, was not the beginning nor the end, but the transition time when his feet left the ground. Whenever our lives have changed for good … Continue reading "Planet Shaker – Dave Gilpin"

The glory days are something we so often look at as something that’s behind us, but more than ever before we believe that it’s something God is leading us into.  The way we access them? Courageous faith. And one of the most surprising people to make it into the Hebrews 11 ‘Hall of Faith’ was … Continue reading "Courageous Faith – Jo Willis"

God wants to tell you how valued you are. You would think that we are living in a time where people know their  worth but the reality of this generation is that people don’t know what real confidence is. We live in a ‘value crisis generation’, which makes it difficult to know how much God love’s … Continue reading "Confident Faith – Georgie Kelsey"

So much of what we live in tomorrow is based on what we are building today.  The legacy we leave in the future has the ability to break open areas in our world not just for the kingdom of heaven but for others to follow in as well but the question we have to ask … Continue reading "Legacy Builders – Jo Willis"

THE BIG ONE IS COMING.  Victory doesn’t come from misinterpreting your season.  The discomfort you are living in, is leading you to lean in to your limitations.  An eruption should be expected. A change and expansion is happening within you in order to welcome the move of the Spirit of God. The earthquake of breakthrough lies … Continue reading "Living on the Fault Line – Jenny Gilpin"

There’s an unexpected power in belonging.  Your ability to belong is inextricably linked to your gifting being released and without it giants of intimidation will continue to threaten our future. But God has built a giant slayer into each one of us, uniquely gifting us to take down giants both personally and on behalf of … Continue reading "Giant Slayers – Jo Willis"

Sometimes you’ve got to go back in order to go forwards. Yet we are all a little scared of going back for fear of going backwards. No one wants to do that. Going back, however, is not the same as going backwards. It’s preparing you for going forwards.  God told Elijah to go back the … Continue reading "Going Back Is Not Going Backwards – Dave Gilpin"

What to Do After the Storms are Gone The place where you live and breathe is too small for you. It fitted yesterday, but it doesn’t fit your future. The only way out is to upsize. The prophet said to the woman about to die, go into your neighbours households and ask for pots. God … Continue reading "UPSIZING – Dave Gilpin"

How often do we freak out when things don’t go to our plan? Relax. Rest. God is in control. In this message for 2020, Joel Burden helps you see that’s God’s promise is making a way for you. When you build your confidence on the promises of heaven, everything about your world gets stronger.

Your future may already have been marked out by a generous, all conquering God but it only unfolds as we are ‘transformed by the renewing of your mind’. It’s not just what you believe that counts but what you think about what you believe. And to change that takes the strengthen of your will. Dave … Continue reading "Your Mind, Your Will, Your Future – Dave Gilpin"

In this message Ps Gavin looks at Moses’ powerful encounter with God (Exodus 3) to give us 5 keys to set us up for a God filled, God centred, significant 2020.

At our carols service, Lois gives us tips to survive Christmas as well as shares her thoughts as to why God allowed Jesus to be born in a stable. Turning the setback into a set-up and the ordinary into the extraordinary. We pray it encourages you as you reflect over this Christmas time.

The Kingdom of God is full of B Roads as unexpected turns and apparent detours in life lead us into the destiny that God has for us. This message will equip you to keep moving forward & how to thrive during those detour moments.

Losing control and letting God take control is a signature of the Christian life. Living under the control of people is not.  Taking back control is about the power to choose who you want to be, even when you can’t do all you want to do.  Do that and it’s amazing what God can then … Continue reading "Taking Back Control – Dave Gilpin"

It is so easy to let our emotions, feelings and what we are experiencing right now take over BUT they don’t have to have the final say! Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.

Ever been on autopilot and gone back an old address?  In life that can often happen too; we can move back into our old habits, ways of thinking or lifestyles, but God has called us to occupy a new place. This new place is influential and significant, but in order to reside here we have … Continue reading "You’ve Got the Wrong Address – Jo Willis"

Trends come and trends go.  Some are good and some are bad. We have not been called to mimic the world but to be the salt and the light of the world.  This prophetic message is a redefinition of season to some and to others a challenge. God is ready to move and continually change us. … Continue reading "The Second Exodus – Jenny Gilpin"

Ps Nadia explains the importance of knowing that God’s plan for you is bigger than the plans you have for you! Your ideas are limited His are infinite, your resources are limited His are endless, your gifts are limited He is the giver of all Gift.  You can do a great job with your life … Continue reading "Trust God – Nadia Marychurch"

How two became one. When Kerry was 21, her life was been torn apart by self-starvation that ended her career as a professional dancer. When Hassan was 25, he found out his life was under the threat of death so he escaped Iran and found himself on a raft in the Aegean Sea, on a … Continue reading "Life Stories – Anorexia and Oil Tankers"

When you’ve been through some storms you can easily start to feel that God had something to do with them when, in fact, He had nothing to do with them. He just used them for good but never created them.  For you to move freely into a season of direct blessing, you’ll need to give … Continue reading "Storm Troopers Part Deux- Dave Gilpin"

It’s the End of Your Storm. Some storms are caused by you. You became a storm first – a storm of conviction, audacity and no more compromise. The storm you’ve experienced was simply your world adjusting. Some storms are caused by Sovereignty, not to teach you a lesson but to prepare you for the next … Continue reading "Storm Troopers – Dave Gilpin"