Hope City Church Sarasota FL

Pastor Joe Mateer shares how God uses relationships to bring us back when we've drifted from Jesus and the church. From Galatians 6 to James 5, discover why healing, growth, and restoration happen best in community—and how to take your next step today.Key Scriptures: Galatians 6:1–2; John 13:34–35; 1 Corinthians 15:33; James 5:16Big Idea: You become who you spend time with—so choose Christ‑centered community.Next Steps: Join a group • Confess, pray, and heal together • Keep showing up

Pastor Joe Mateer shares how God uses relationships to bring us back when we've drifted from Jesus and the church. From Galatians 6 to James 5, discover why healing, growth, and restoration happen best in community—and how to take your next step today.Key Scriptures: Galatians 6:1–2; John 13:34–35; 1 Corinthians 15:33; James 5:16Big Idea: You become who you spend time with—so choose Christ‑centered community.Next Steps: Join a group • Confess, pray, and heal together • Keep showing up

Drift happens—but disconnection doesn't have to be your final destination. In “The Way Back: I'm Ready to Return,” Pastor Peter walks through Psalm 51 and shows how real repentance starts with God's goodness, not our guilt. From David's failure to the prodigal's return, discover how confession opens the door to cleansing, renewal, and the joy of salvation. Includes practical steps for what to do the moment you sin and a powerful invitation to come home to God. Key texts: Psalm 51; Luke 15; Romans 3:22–23; 1 John 1:9; Isaiah 1:18

Have you ever realized you've drifted—spiritually, emotionally, or relationally—and wondered, “How did I get here?” In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 and shows us that disconnection doesn't have to be our destination. Discover how one honest step can lead you back to God's presence, peace, and purpose. You're never too far gone—this is the way back.

Loneliness is real—but it doesn't have to be final. In this message, we explore how love and faithfulness reflect the heart of Jesus and create authentic community. From breaking down barriers to building trust, discover how God's love moves us from isolation to connection. Watch to be reminded: You are seen, known, and loved.

In a world full of performance, image, and inconsistency—how do you live a life of real, lasting impact? In this week's message, Pastor Peter teaches how the Holy Spirit produces goodness and faithfulness in us—not for show, but for substance. Discover how integrity, consistency, and spiritual formation become fruit that the world can trust.

In a world of “Buy Now” buttons, late-night scrolling, and instant gratification, how do we actually live with self-control? In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome impulse culture—not through willpower, but through surrender. Discover how to stop reacting in the flesh and start responding in the Spirit.

Ever find yourself holding onto a grudge longer than you should? Maybe it's the coworker who undercuts you, the friend who ghosts you, or that family member who never lets things go. In this week's message, Pastor Peter dives into what it really means to live in step with the Holy Spirit—and how we move from bitterness to freedom. Drawing from Galatians 5, we explore how the Fruit of the Spirit—specifically patience, kindness, and gentleness—can help us release grudges and embrace grace. Because let's be honest: You can't grow a grudge and the Fruit of the Spirit at the same time. From airplane clappers and parenting moments to swaddled babies and viral Chick-fil-A notes, this message is honest, funny, and packed with truth that meets you right where you are. 

This week, Hope City Church celebrated a God-sized miracle—our first-ever Kids Camp! With 89 campers, 61 volunteers, and unforgettable moments of worship, creativity, and learning, we saw students experience faith in action. In this message, we explore how kindness, serving, and forgiveness aren't just concepts—they're how we Live It Out! Discover why we believe faith is meant to be lived, not just learned.

Ever felt like your story was too broken for God to use? In this message, Pastor Brandon LeFevre shares the powerful stories of Gideon and Josh Hamilton—proof that God gives purpose to the overlooked, the doubting, and the defeated. Discover how God's purpose can redeem your past and reshape your future.

In this powerful message inspired by Inside Out 2, we explore how God designed our emotions—and how anger, when left unchecked, can damage our relationships, our health, and our spiritual growth. Learn what Scripture teaches about managing anger and responding with grace. From James 1 to Proverbs, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers us to be slow to anger and quick to love—just like God is with us.

In this message from our Summer at the Movies series, Pastor Mark Cain dives into the powerful true story behind the film Jesus Revolution. Set in the cultural chaos of the 1960s, this sermon challenges the church to trade gatekeeping for grace and make space for the outcast. Through his own radical encounter with Jesus, Pastor Mark shows what happens when God's work is bigger than our world.

In this powerful message from our Summer at the Movies series, Pastor Peter uses Top Gun: Maverick to explore how we can overcome the heartaches of the past and move forward with freedom. Learn what Jesus says about forgiveness, how to love your enemies, and how to break free from the weight of relational wounds. You don't have to stay stuck in pain. Discover how to become a relational “ACE” by embracing Agape love, committing to prayer, and extending forgiveness—just like Christ did for us.

In this powerful message from our Summer at the Movies series, Pastor Peter uses Top Gun: Maverick to explore how we can overcome the heartaches of the past and move forward with freedom. Learn what Jesus says about forgiveness, how to love your enemies, and how to break free from the weight of relational wounds. You don't have to stay stuck in pain. Discover how to become a relational “ACE” by embracing Agape love, committing to prayer, and extending forgiveness—just like Christ did for us.

In today's message, Pastor Peter challenges us to think about the legacy we're leaving for the next generation. Whether you're a parent, coach, mentor, or friend, your influence matters more than you realize. Discover why faith must be intentionally passed down, how to build spiritual strength into the lives of those you love, and why God calls us to speak life and purpose into the next generation. Let's raise sons and daughters who are built not just for success, but for a life that lasts. You are part of a greater mission to shape eternity through everyday moments.#HopeCity #BuiltToLast #NextGeneration #FaithLegacy #ParentingWithPurpose #InfluenceMatters

In Week 2 of our Built to Last series, Pastor Peter unpacks a powerful teaching from 1 Corinthians 8 about how to respond when our freedom collides with someone else's faith. In a world where it's easy to live offended, we're called to something greater — to choose influence over offense, and love over being right.  This message will challenge you to: Build people up, not stir them up Choose purpose over preference Let brokenness break your heart, not spark your anger  Discover how the way you treat people today can shape the legacy you leave tomorrow. Let's be a church that builds bridges, not walls — and lives that truly last. 

Today, we kick off our new series, Built to Last, by asking one of life's biggest questions: "What am I here for?"Pastor Peter takes us through the story of Moses in Exodus 3 to show how God uses burning bush moments to grab our attention, reveal His purpose, and set our hearts on fire for Him.Whether you feel too young, too old, or too ordinary, God has a divine calling for your life — and it starts by slowing down, paying attention, and saying "yes" to Him.x