Hope Fellowship Messages

Join us as we start our summer series, The Bible for Ordinary People, where we will explore all the characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Eric dives into the importance of abiding in God's love.

Join us as we finish our series Extra Ordinary. In this message, Pastor Mary speaks on the importance of being empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a witness for Jesus.

You are not an accident. God made you ON purpose FOR a purpose. Join us as we continue our series Extra Ordinary. In this message, John unpacks ways you can walk in the purpose God has for you.

We celebrated this Mother's Day with guest speaker Andrea Lathrop! In her message, she reminds us that humility is not weak; it requires strength to let go of our own ways and make space for God to move in our lives.

Join us as we continue the series Extra Ordinary. Many people have been hurt by the church, especially when it comes to money. This message reminds us that generosity isn't about the person on the platform—it's about the posture of our own hearts.

Join us for the first message in our new series "Extra Ordinary." As believers, we are called to live differently from the world, but our pride gets in the way. Whether we identify more with the sinner or the saint, each of us must ask: Am I living my way or God's way?

Join us as we celebrate the life-changing story behind Easter. This message by Pastor John McKinzie reminds us that Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Through His resurrection, we are offered peace, joy, and freedom.

Join us as we finish our series I Shall Not Want. In this message, Pastor John McKinzie discusses the importance of living a life of worship. Worship is not constrained to the walls of a church or lyrics and melody - worship is how we are to live as Christ-followers.

Join us as we continue the series I Shall Not Want. In this message, Pastor Zach Wright reminds us how Jesus walks with us in our pain and has power over death.

Join us as we continue the series I Shall Not Want. In this message, we will unpack the story of the man who said, 'I was blind, but now I see' after an encounter with Jesus.

Often in life, it can feel as though God cannot see what you're going through, and even if He did, He wouldn't like what He would find. In this message, we learn that this is far from the truth. Join us as we reflect on Jesus meeting with the woman at the well.

In this message, we learn how God is our life source! No matter what difficulties we are facing, we can learn to trust God as our provider and follow Him with faith and trust instead of suspicion.

In the first week of our new series, "I Shall Not Want," you will learn key insights to help you navigate your spiritual journey. These include following God, managing distractions in your faith, and recommitting to the vision God has for your life.

This week, we finish off our series "Family Matters" by answering your questions! Pastor John and Pastor Broc walk us through how to honor God in all of our relationships. They focus on marriage and families, reminding us how discipleship starts in the home. Join us to receive practical advice on seeking relational peace with those around us.

This week in our series "Family Matters," we focused on discipleship, discipline, and direction in parenting. We were reminded that the most important role of a parent is to disciple their children in faith, starting at home. As parents, we are called to lead our children towards a Christ-centered life.

In the second week of our series "Family Matters," Elyse Mahan joined us to explore the story of Jacob and Esau. Elyse emphasized that while your past may not be your fault, your freedom is your responsibility. We highlighted the importance of releasing resentment, choosing forgiveness, and embracing God's grace to walk in true freedom. As we learn to break free from the chains of the past, we can step into the future God has prepared for us.

In the first week of our new sermon series, Family Matters, we dove into the challenges of maintaining a healthy, long-lasting marriage. We explored the importance of awareness of the enemy's tactics, recognizing natural traps, and developing healthy spiritual and relational habits. We emphasized the need for constant growth, forgiveness, and love to protect and strengthen marriages through life's difficulties. Join us in learning how to overcome obstacles and build a stronger foundation for your family's future.

This week in our series "Ekklesia," we explore God's heart of compassion as revealed throughout scripture. We see that God is slow to anger, rich in love, and full of mercy. Jesus demonstrated this compassion through His love for sinners, the weak, those in need, and the marginalized. His actions set the standard for how we, as the church, should respond to a hurting world. We were challenged to reflect Christ's love in every interaction and be a church known for its compassion. Join us as we dive into the power of God's unfailing love and the call to be a people of grace and mercy.

During the second week in our Series "Ekklesia," we talked about the importance of community and fellowship, drawing inspiration from the early church as depicted in Acts 2:42-47. We were encouraged to engage in community through participation in group activities, shared interests, and dedicated prayer, mirroring the early church's devotion to teachings, mutual support, and joyful generosity. When we commit to following Jesus' teachings and live out our faith in supportive and connected fellowship, we can deepen our relationship with God and others.

In week one of our new series, “Ekklesia," we explored the foundation of the church as a community of Jesus' followers dedicated to worship, teaching, fellowship, and mission. We reflected on the early church's imperfections and challenges. Despite these challenges, we saw that God can work through any church's flaws. We were challenged to be bold, powerful witnesses of Jesus' message through both words and actions by living our lives with integrity, humility, and unity - so that all people will come to know Jesus.

It's Hope's 25th Birthday - and we have so much to be thankful for! This weekend, we took a look back on where Hope started, reflected on all that God has done over the past 25 years, and now we look forward to all that God has for us. From the beginning, we have trusted that God has a plan, and His plan is good - and we are continuing to raise our hands, saying, "Here I am. Send me!"

In this sermon, we reflect on our spiritual journey and the importance of self-examination. Inspired by Paul's letters to the Corinthians, we explore themes of faith, spiritual growth, and personal introspection as we enter a new year. As we start this year, let's test our faith and determine where we are spiritually and where we want to be.

In this week's message, we talked about the significance of the Lord's Supper. As we remember Jesus' sacrifice, we can reflect on our own lives, renew our unity in the body of Christ, and look forward to our eternal reward. Communion is a time of remembrance, reflection, renewal, and anticipation of future blessings.

During our special Christmas Eve services, we talked about the Christmas story of Jesus' birth. Despite being born in humble circumstances in Bethlehem, Jesus was a light in the darkness, offering peace and guidance amidst life's challenges. Jesus is our guiding light, and he is inviting us to return to him, where love and grace abound.

This week's Advent focus is on the Magi, who embarked on a journey to worship Jesus, symbolizing a spiritual journey of discovery and surrender. Through this story, we see that worship is a lifestyle that requires offering our lives fully to God and aligning personal plans with His will. As we walk through the journey of worship - in discovery, treasure, and humility—we can engage deeply and humbly in worship. 

During our second week of Advent, we read in Luke Chapter 2 about how the shepherds in the field were the first to hear about the birth of Jesus from angels. Ordinary, marginalized people were chosen to be the first to receive the news of the Messiah's arrival in Bethlehem. As we talked about the wonder and awe that the shepherds must have experienced, we were challenged to share the joy and wonder of our faith with others through personal stories, the way we live, and inviting others to experience the good news.

In this sermon, we kick off the Advent season with a message that focuses on the concept of being "willing." Pastor John highlights the story of Mary and Joseph as examples of having hearts sensitive to God's call and willing to do difficult things. He walks us through three key points: willingness is birthed from a heart sensitive toward the Lord, believers can do difficult things when following God's plan, and obedience is required to fulfill God's purpose.

To wrap up our Upside Down series, Pastor Zach explores the concept of "strength in weakness" through the apostle Paul's writings, arguing that acknowledging and surrendering our weaknesses to God can lead to true strength. He shares his personal story, emphasizing that admitting we are not enough allows God's power to work through us, which is a key principle of the "upside-down" kingdom of God.

In this message, Pastor John teaches about how generosity is a fundamental aspect of Christian living that often goes against our natural human tendencies. He explains that generosity is important for three main reasons: it guards our hearts from materialism, it helps people in need, and it makes the Great Commission possible. He emphasizes that in the New Testament, giving should come from a cheerful heart and a place of "want to" rather than "have to."

In this message, Pastor Eric emphasizes that true happiness comes from recognizing our spiritual poverty and complete dependence on God, not from our circumstances or possessions. We are encouraged to embrace our need for God daily and to put Jesus' teachings into practice, as this is the foundation for experiencing the abundant life He offers.

In this message, we discuss how the kingdom of God that Jesus taught us about is an "upside down" kingdom that is not of this world. It presents the kingdom as an invitation to start over and be "born again," living a different way from the values and priorities of this world, focusing on goodness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit rather than worldly desires and power.

This message focuses on prayer as one of the key elements for making wise decisions. John breaks down prayer into four main components: how we pray, why we pray, what we pray, and where we pray. He emphasizes that prayer is accessible to everyone and doesn't require perfection or formality.

This message focuses on the importance of choosing the right counsel when making wise decisions, emphasizing two key sources of counsel: Scripture and trusted advisers. John stresses that basing one's life on God's Word provides a solid foundation for decision-making while surrounding oneself with wise, trustworthy people can provide valuable guidance.

In this message, John emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God in decision-making. He highlights that unwise decisions can have long-lasting impacts on our lives. To make wise decisions, we are encouraged to ask God for wisdom, ensure our faith is solely in Him, and maintain an undivided commitment to Him. By doing so, we align our choices with God's will, which is inherently pure and good.

This message focuses on embracing and applying the teachings from the Book of Colossians by responding intentionally through four key areas: prayer, lifestyle, words, and community. Pastor Zach encourages us to integrate these responses by being people of prayer, living wisely, speaking with grace, and participating in community, ultimately allowing the Holy Spirit to guide actions and deepen our relationships with Jesus.

In this message, we look at Colossians 3, which focuses on the concept of renewal. Pastor John emphasizes the transformative journey of shedding our old sinful nature and putting on a new nature through the Holy Spirit. Key points include focusing on eternal matters rather than temporary earthly concerns, actively working to shed sinful behaviors, and allowing our new nature—characterized by love, mercy, and forgiveness—to become evident in our lives.

This message focuses on the role of rules in Christianity. Pastor John emphasizes that while rules aren't inherently bad, they don't make us right with God or help us conquer sin - only faith in Jesus does that. He encourages listeners to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus rather than relying on rule-keeping, stating that true obedience and righteous living flow from a heart devoted to Christ.

This message focuses on chapter 1 of the book of Colossians, emphasizing the concept of reconciliation through Jesus Christ. Pastor John highlights five key aspects of reconciliation: purposeful identity, love for God's people, confident hope, changed lives, and love for others. He encourages believers to surrender any sinful nature and embrace the fruits of the Spirit while also inviting non-believers to be reconciled with God through faith in Jesus.

In this message on the Unified church, we discussed three key areas where Christians should be unified: our understanding of Jesus, our commitment to the mission of spreading the Gospel, and our practice of love for one another. While Christians may disagree on various secondary issues, these core aspects should not be compromised. We need to prioritize unity grounded in love. This type of unity powerfully demonstrates Christ to non-believers and can transform our communities.

This message focuses on the theme of compassion in the church. Pastor John talks about what it looks like to have compassion for the hurting, compassion for prodigals, and compassion for the world. He urges us to create a margin in our lives to help others, to welcome back those who have strayed with open arms, and to view the world with the same compassion that Jesus had.

This message discusses what makes a healthy church, focusing on three key areas based on Jesus' messages to churches in Revelation. Pastor John emphasizes the importance of maintaining passion and love for Jesus (not losing one's "first love"), avoiding permissive teaching that condones sin, and guarding against complacency and pride. Throughout, he stresses the need for repentance in these areas to cultivate a truly healthy church.

In this message, Pastor John explains that a prevailing church is devoted to spiritual growth and fellowship, cares for its members, and demonstrates maturity through unity and love. He challenges us to consider our level of involvement in the church and whether we are willing to move closer to the center of church life while acknowledging that church involvement can sometimes be messy and painful.

In this message, our Online Campus Pastor, Mary Solis, focuses on the importance of deep relationships with others as part of our faith journey. She explains that God not only commands us to love others, but also designed us for meaningful relationships and has a purpose for us in connecting deeply with people. She encourages listeners to open up their lives to God first and then gradually to others, offering practical steps for building community within the church and beyond.

In this message, Pastor Eric encourages us to move into a deeper, more committed relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes that following Jesus is for everyone and requires intentionality, particularly in spending regular time alone with God. The reward for following Jesus deeply is Jesus himself and the abundant life He offers, beyond just belief to a transformed way of living.

In this message, we discussed the tenth commandment - "Do not covet." We explored how coveting affects relationships with others, ourselves, and God. We learned the importance of contentment, wisdom, and finding satisfaction in God rather than worldly possessions or comparisons to others. We should trust in God's provision and avoid jealousy and envy by focusing on our own spiritual growth and relationship with God rather than comparing ourselves to others.

This message focuses on the ninth commandment and expands on the importance of using words to build others up rather than tear them down. Pastor Broc shares some of his personal struggles and outlines his steps to improve, including seeking counseling, dealing with root issues, finding a supportive community, and creating space for God to work on his soul. The sermon reminds us that uplifting speech can help others recognize their inherent worth as beings created in God's image.

In this message, we unpack the eighth commandment: "Do not steal." Pastor John explains that stealing is not just about taking physical objects but stems from deeper heart issues of greed and fear. He emphasizes that the only remedy for these heart issues is surrendering to Jesus, cultivating contentment, gratitude, and generosity, and trusting God to provide rather than relying on our own efforts or possessions.

This message unpacks the seventh commandment: "You must not commit adultery." We explore Jesus' teachings on faithfulness and purity of heart, emphasizing that unfaithfulness starts in the heart and that God's design for relationships is greater than our desires. Pastor Eric stresses the importance of fleeing temptation and pursuing righteousness while highlighting Christ's constant faithfulness to us despite our shortcomings.

In this message, we explore the deeper meaning of the sixth commandment, "Do not murder," by examining Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5. Pastor John explains that this commandment goes beyond physical murder to encompass anger in our hearts, harsh words, and vengeful actions toward others. He emphasizes that as Christians, we should examine our hearts, adjust our behavior, and practice forgiveness in order to truly live out this commandment in our relationships.

In this message, we celebrate Father's Day by unpacking the 5th Commandment, which says to honor our father and mother. We discuss what a father needs, focusing on honor, respect, care, prayer, and grace. We also acknowledge that while not everyone had a great father figure, forgiveness and grace can free us from bitterness and open doors for healing.

This message emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath rest, not as a legalistic obligation but as a principle for maintaining a sustainable and healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Pastor John challenges us to evaluate if we are living over-scheduled and stressed lives and encourages us to be willing to slow down, dwell in God's rest, and for non-believers, to find true rest in Jesus Christ.