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Hear the latest messages from the Sunderland team, preached live at Hope City Church, Sunderland. We’re a vibrant, exciting and friendly church and passionate about people knowing Jesus and living their best life. We’ve got church locations all over the place and big plans for even more! For more in…

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  • Jan 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Less is More – Pattern (Part Three) – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 31:51


Welcome to our series – PATTERN – which is all about living a healthy life in God. Press play to hear Part Three from Pastor Ian Harding which is all about simplifying our lives to make room for God. Press play to hear this powerful message!

Living From the Weekend – Pattern (Part Two) – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 29:30


Welcome to our series – PATTERN – which is all about living a healthy life in God. Press play to hear Part Two from Pastor Kat Harding which is all about the pattern of Sabbath. What is it? Why is it important? How can we put it into practice. We pray it encourages you as … Continue reading "Living From the Weekend – Pattern (Part Two) – Kat Harding"

Pattern (Part One) – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 39:54


Welcome to our series – PATTERN – which is all about living a healthy life in God. Press play to hear Part One from Pastor Ian harding which is all about accessing the power of silence and solitude in our personal relationship with Jesus.

Wonder in the Waiting – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 34:15


Step into the Christmas story as Pastor Ian Harding unpacks how – even in our waiting – we can find wonder.

Magnify – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 25:59


“My soul magnifies the Lord.” Mary’s song has so much to teach us about the power of choosing to magnify Jesus in our lives. Press play to find out more in this Christmas message from Pastor Kat Harding.

Master Reset – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 29:40


If you could ask Jesus three questions what would they be? Press play to hear about someone who did just that and it changed his life in this message from Pastor Ian Harding.

Red Letter Days – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 25:23


Jesus is always speaking…are we listening? Press play to listen to this refreshing message from Pastor Kat Harding.

Five Days Every Christian Faces – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 30:09


Press play to discover five days we all face a s Christians and how to navigate them well.

Wake Up – Steve Warren

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 23:56


“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14). God has not pressed pause on His purposes in 2020. Press play to hear this encouraging message from Pastor Steve Warren (Lead Pastor of C3 Imagine, Amsterdam).

You Are The Plan – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 30:52


God doesn’t anoint the plan…he anoints the person. Press play to hear Pastor Ian unpack the “classic” scripture – Jeremiah 29:11 – to let you know that YOU are the plan.

Beyond These Walls – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 36:04


The life we have in Christ cannot be contained by any circumstance we might find ourselves in. Press play to find out how we can live beyond these walls in this message from Pastor Kat Harding.

The Four Devotions: The First Foundation – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 29:09


“They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). God’s heart for you is not just to live from encounter to encounter, but to have an authentic daily connection with Him. Press play to find out how as Pastor Kat concludes this series.

The Four Devotions: When We Pray – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 30:49


“They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). When we pray, things change. Press play to find out what God wants to do in us and through us as we devote ourselves to prayer.

The Four Devotions: Defining Fellowship – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 28:42


“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). Press play to dive into part two of our series around this scripture with Pastor Kat Harding.

The Four Devotions: The Table – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 26:48


“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). Press play to dive into the first part of this series around this scripture with Pastor Ian Harding.

Uncomplicated – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 26:26


Who knows that life can be complicated? But Jesus isn’t phased by the complexity of your life. He wants to meet you in it.⁠ Press play to find out more in this message from Pastor Kat Harding.⁠⠀

Inside Out (Part 2) – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 28:05


Everything flows from our inner life. Press play to hear these powerful inner life statements that God is speaking over you in this message from Pastor Ian Harding.

Inside Out – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 24:42


Everything flows from our inner life. Press play to hear this message from Pastor Ian Harding on how we can be bringers of life as we allow God to speak into our inner life.

Divine Connections – Lisa Stoner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 26:15


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.

I’m Triggered – Tebo Mpanza

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 26:14


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"

Back To Life – David Stoner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 27:36


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"

Let the Saints Rise – Jo Willis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 25:18


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"

Locked Out of Heaven – Gosia Denham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 29:58


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"

What Have You Got There? – Tim Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 27:06


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.

The Scattered Church – Joel Burden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 27:08


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"

What’s in a Name? – Lois Willis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 27:48


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"

Living Life Ordained – Simon Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 38:20


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"

Fear Not – Phil Pringle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 28:46


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"

A Tale of Two Daughters – Chris Denham

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 24:32


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"

In Conversation – Dave Gilpin with Shola Ameobi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 54:15


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.

Stockholm Syndrome – Jenny Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 24:03


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"

Fundamental Facts – Tebo Mpanza

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 23:07


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"

Take it to the Limit – Dave Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 27:56


(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"

The Messy Middle – Louise Davies

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 26:44


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"

Are We There Yet? – Jenny Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 23:58


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"

Let’s Do This Again – Chris Denham

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 25:45


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"

Step Maker – Dave Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 28:36


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"

Head Down, Eyes Up, Go – Mark Ritchie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 29:07


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 Conviction – Jenny Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 22:22


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.

Makes Me Wanna Pray – Dave Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 27:29


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"

Shock Proof – Jenny Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 28:55


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"

Glory Days (Part Two) It’s Right In Front Of You – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 37:37


In life we can so easily miss what’s right in front of us. A life that is bigger, better and bolder isn’t somewhere out there. It’s right in front of you. Press play to find out more in this message from Pastor Ian Harding.

Glory Days (Part One) No Time Like The Present – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 41:29


THESE DAYS ARE GLORIOUS⁠⠀ It’s here and now. It’s you and us. It’s God’s glory being revealed through our lives. Press play to find out more as Pastor Kat Harding kicks off this message series.

Going Back is Not Going Backwards – Dave Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 41:12


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 way … Continue reading "Going Back is Not Going Backwards – Dave Gilpin"

What Lies Beneath – Rachael Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 33:17


This will be your best year. It will be significant,⁠ not just because your circumstances have changed,⁠⠀ but because you have changed. Because what lies beneath your life is a solid foundation. Press play and find out what that foundation in this significant message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.

Vantage Point – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 37:23


“Look out from where you are”. These are the words that God says to Abram as he’s navigating all that God has called him to. In one moment – right where he was, right in the middle – He gives Abram a heavenly vantage point. God wants to do the same in your life, because seeing … Continue reading "Vantage Point – Kat Harding"

Collective Strength – Simon Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 44:20


As a body of believers, let’s live life: Undaunted and Fearless, Unswerving and Unstoppable, Disciplined and Determined. That is how we’ll storm this city with the Gospel and see His salvation come. Click play to hear this empowering message from Pastor Simon Taylor.

Rhythms – Ian Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 39:21


Life has rhythms. These rhythms impact our daily experience of life. For Jesus, He lived by rhythms that saw Him accomplish everything His Father had called Him to.⁠ Jesus is calling you to His rhythms. It’s time to embrace more of His life, in your life. As you embrace them, you too can accomplish all Jesus … Continue reading "Rhythms – Ian Harding"

Upsizing – Dave Gilpin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 44:24


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 was … Continue reading "Upsizing – Dave Gilpin"

Destiny Defining Decisions (Part Three): Influencers – Steph Young

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 35:58


As Christians, we are destined to be INFLUENCERS in this world. Living a life of effect and impact. Living in the power of the Holy Spirit. Living to be a light in the darkness, authentically bringing hope to the hopeless.⁠ Press play to find out more in this message from Steph Young.

Destiny Defining Decisions (Part Two) – Kat Harding

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 39:39


God is seeking to draw us close to himself. How does he do that? Through the Church. Through community. Through family. Press play to find out more in the second part of our Destiny Defining Decisions series from Pastor Kat Harding.

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