Purpose Podcast

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues teaching on God's tactics and how we fight back against the spiritual battles we face every day. Leaning on Ephesians 6:18-24, this message shows us how to stand firm through God's power, plan, practices, and people. If you've ever felt under attack or overwhelmed by spiritual challenges, this message […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The War You're In with a powerful look at Ephesians 6:10-20. Last week we uncovered the enemy's tactics, and this week we discover God's tactics, how we can stand strong and fight back. Through the Armor of God, prayer, fasting, and worship, we learn how to live […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war, and the enemy will do whatever he can to pull us away from God. The Bible tells us that Satan uses lies, distractions, discouragement, and division to keep people from fully following Jesus. But God's Word also shows us how to stand firm in His strength and walk […]

The book of James in the Bible is a letter written to the early Christian church, which was facing persecution for its faith in Jesus. In James' opening verses, Christians are commanded to respond to life's trials and suffering with something unnatural to humans when faced with suffering – joy. Christians can have joy in […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war that we cannot afford to ignore and today, we uncover what Scripture teaches about Satan and his demons, while also lifting our eyes to the goodness, power, and presence of God. From Genesis to Revelation, we'll see that God alone gives life, sustains His people, and calls us […]

We’re starting off the school year being intentional with our community and Life Groups! Tonight we talked about the covenant God made to save and love all of His people, and now as His community we’re making covenants with each other on what we want to value and grow in this year.

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Whether we realize it or not, each of us is in a spiritual war. Sin, the world, and Satan are real enemies working to pull us away from God, but in Christ we don't fight for victory. We fight from victory. In this message kicking off our new series The War You're In, we'll […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Do you ever find it hard to get your soul to praise the Lord? In Psalm 103, David shows us how to train our souls by remembering what is always true about God. In this message, Sarah Holmstrom reminds us that God forgives all our sins, redeems anything, loves us fully, and never forgets […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ The universe holds trillions of galaxies, yet the God who created them all knows you personally. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Eric Holmstrom reminds us that we are fully known and fully loved by the Creator of the cosmos. Discover how God's intimate presence and care can change the way you see […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ God's goodness isn't just past-tense or future hope but is real-time, right now. From His enduring love, to His protection, to His purpose and promise, Psalm 118 invites us to see God's goodness in every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

This week, at our special HSM and JHM joint service for Backyard Night, we enjoyed a time of encouragement from your very own Student Ministries Staff! Nick Beran, Gavin Epp, Miranda Van Beers, Anna Morrison, and Andrew Watson all share a brief encouragement for you as you head into the school year.

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with Pastor Eric Holmstrom. Pastor Eric, leads us through a sermon on how to fully experience God even when life is crazy. Study Guide | Download Audio File

Luke 7:36-50 highlights the power and depth of Jesus' love and forgiveness, both during his whole ministry and still today. In contrast to Simon the Pharisee's lack of genuine worship, the sinful woman surrenders her entire self to Jesus, even to the point of giving up the most important thing in her life to the […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with special guest speaker, Pastor Glenn Gunderson! Glenn, leads us through a sermon about how there is a Psalm for every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with another guest speaker, Pastor Joey Versace! Joey, leads us through a sermon about when we feel God forsakes us and is actually right by our side the whole time. Study Guide | Download Audio File

In Luke 19:1-10 we learn about Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho, who is greatly disliked by the people of Jericho due to the position he holds. However, when Jesus is passing through the city of Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, we see that Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus was totally transformative and powerful – […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with a guest speaker, Scott Hitzel. Scott was commissioned by Rick Warren to help launch Saddleback Church's multi-site movement and then with years of executive leadership experience in thriving Southern California churches, he now serves as Vice President at The Paterson Center, where he helps people […]

When Jesus gets invited to the dinner table of those who oppose Him, He reacts differently than we may expect. In the passage we looked at tonight, Jesus navigates a conversation with four peculiar strategies for talking to those who would be considered enemies. God chose to love us even when we were His enemies, […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What does life look like when we trust God as our Good Shepherd? In one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture, Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of God's presence, provision, and peace in every season. Today, Claire Bertrand walks us verse by verse, helping us reflect on how God lovingly leads us, […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What do your strongest emotions reveal about your heart? In Jonah 4, the story takes a turn, not because God fails, but because Jonah is furious that God showed mercy to people he didn't think deserved it. This message explores how ungodly anger can cloud our vision, distort our priorities, and keep us from […]

In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus enters the home of Martha and Mary. While Martha rushes around trying to prepare their home for Him, Mary simply sits at Jesus' feet and listens. Jesus gently reminds Martha—and us—that only one thing is truly needed: to be with Him. Our lives don't need to be perfect or cleaned up […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ This week is our Pastor swap where we get to hear from our Purpose en Español Pastor, David Vargas. No matter how far you’ve run or how many times you’ve failed, God’s grace still has the final word. In Jonah 3, we see a powerful portrait of a God who gives second chances, not […]

You're searching for something real—something deeper than another like, scroll, or fake smile—and Jesus knows exactly what that is. In John 13, He gathers with His friends around a table and does the unthinkable: He serves them, including the ones who would betray, deny, and desert Him. Through this moment, Jesus offers what our generation […]

God doesn’t give up on us—even when we run. In this message from Jonah 2, Pastor Eric shares how God’s grace often shows up in unexpected, difficult, or even painful ways—not to punish us, but to get our attention and draw us back to Him. From the depths of despair, Jonah discovers the surprising character […]

One of the best ways to connect with others is over a meal! Jesus seemed to know that too, and preached to His disciples during many meals. Starting tonight, HSM will study the Gospel accounts where Jesus taught over a meal all summer long. These tables show us that Jesus nourishes not only our physical […]

Why do we really run from God? In this powerful kickoff to our new series No Thanks, God, Pastor Eric dives into Jonah 1 to uncover the deeper reason behind our resistance to God’s call: the desire to be our own god. Through Jonah's story, we confront our own selfishness, impatience, and the dark places […]

On this Vision Sunday, Pastor Eric unpacks the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, reminding us that God entrusts us with incredible resources—not to bury, but to boldly invest in His Kingdom. As we launch into our FY26 theme of ENGAGE, discover how Purpose Church is inviting everyone, everywhere to fully live out their […]

This week at Purpose Church, we have one of our ministry partners Rev. Dr. Sameh Maurice sharing about some of the ministry being done in Egypt! He is the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC), with a strong network of ministries across the Middle East. A former prominent surgeon, Dr. Sameh Maurice […]

This week at Purpose Church, we're looking at one of Jesus' most direct and powerful teachings—His warning against hypocrisy in Matthew 23. In a message titled “Five Sins of Hypocrisy,” we'll explore what frustrated Jesus most about the religious leaders of His time—and how His words can transform our own hearts and actions today. From […]

This week at Purpose Church, we celebrate Student Takeover Sunday with a powerful message from our Student Ministries Pastor Claire Colinco and testimonies from our students on the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22. As we near the end of our series, The Real Jesus, we're reminded of the life-changing invitation Jesus offers […]

Happy Mother's Day! Whether you’re a mom, grandma, aunt, foster mom, or spiritual mother—today we celebrate and honor you. We're continuing in our series The Real Jesus: What He Said, What He Did, and How We Follow with Pastor Eric and Sarah Holmstrom exploring the surprising difference between good moms and great moms! What makes […]

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Enjoy this devotional and series of testimonies from Jamal Bey-McKissick, Scarlett Charlebois, Carolyn Louis, Emma Lee, and Cole Burdett—our very own student leaders here at HSM!

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Enjoy this devotional given by Katerina Toland, one of our very own sophomore girls and student leaders here at HSM!

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Last week we discussed what the Bible says about LGBTQIA+ relationships. This week, we heard a testimony from someone in our Purpose Church family about trusting God with same-sex attraction. We also answered some of your questions from last week, and discovered again that the undeniable truth of God's Word is this: Every human being […]

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As we discussed last week, the Bible shows that marriage and sex were God's ideas first. So what does the Bible say about same-sex marriages? There are five passages in the Bible that specifically address same-sex sexual activity. While there are different interpretations amongst Christians, each of those passages prohibits same-sex sexual activity. In addition, […]

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Marriage and sex were God's ideas first. His Word contains the best ways to think about and make decisions about marriage and sex, because He wants what is ultimately best for us – and that is a relationship with Him as the Lord of our lives. As we trust and obey His ways for marriage […]

Pornography is a rapidly growing addiction globally and is accessible to almost anyone. Research shows that 85% of 10-17-year-olds have seen pornography, whether or not they wanted to see it or intentionally sought it out themselves. If this is the case, why isn’t it talked about more? That is because it brings shame, is somewhat […]