Purpose Podcast

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 […]

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 […]

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Being single can be difficult at times. Loneliness, comparison, and lust can creep in from every direction. However, marriage is not the answer to combat sin, Jesus is. How can we move from a place of pain to the power of Jesus even in our singleness? The Bible gives us clear ways to live a […]

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In a world that pushes us to seek love and validation through relationships, God calls us to something deeper. Dating isn't just about what we can get out of it—it's about how we love and honor others like Jesus. Tonight's message unpacked biblical truths on love, relationships, and boundaries, reminding us that our identity isn't […]

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This month, we talked about the purpose of prayer, how to pray, and finally, how to make our prayers personal. Making our prayers more personal is possible by being vulnerable and honest with God, as well as praying for what's on His heart. As we connect with Him in prayer, He transforms us to look […]

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Last week, we studied the purpose of prayer. Tonight, we will discover how to pray! Jesus taught His followers how to pray during His Sermon on the Mount through what is known as the Lord's Prayer. Praying this word for word is powerful, but each part serves a specific purpose that can also be a […]

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Christians all over the world are called to pray, but what does it look like to have an authentic conversation with God? And why is prayer important? God's Word provides numerous reasons to pray, and tonight we will discuss 4 of them. Prayer connects us to God, blesses others, and helps us live as Jesus […]

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Jesus is the reason for our Christmas season, but with the craziness and fast paced culture we have it gets hard to remember the moments of our lives that Jesus deserves praise for. “Joy to the World” is a song to hold in our hearts that is rooted in the ways God deserves our love […]

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“O Holy Night” is one of the most popular Christmas carols we sing every single year, and the story behind it is one of hope, love, and redemption. Tonight we looked at how the lyrics focus on all of the promises God fulfilled when He sent Jesus down to us. This holy night transformed humanity's […]

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Here at HSM, we love to talk about giving thanks to the Lord even in the difficult times. The holidays can be sweet but life can also be full of trials, which means that Thanksgiving might bring up feelings of anxiety or grief for you. To give us a better picture of how to keep […]

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Peter lived out a lasting faith, but he made a lot of mistakes along the way. Here we studied one of Peter's biggest failures, which happened the night Jesus died on the cross, and also look at Jesus's response to Peter after His resurrection. We discovered how pride is dangerous for a lasting faith, but […]