Podcasts about Hope Church

Pastor Matt Sturdevant and the pastoral team at Hope Church gather around the table to dig deeper into Sunday's sermon on winning the battle for the mind. The central text, Romans 12:2, calls believers not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. As the Phillips translation puts it, "Do not let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God remold your minds from within." The team walks through a practical "discipleship audit," asking honest questions: What gets the first word of your day? What gets the most time? Where do you instinctively go when you have questions? The answers to those questions reveal who — or what — is truly discipling your mind. The conversation gets personal as the pastors share how social media, anxiety, and current events have each tested their own thought lives, and how returning to God's Word and Biblical community has made a real difference. Pastor Matt also challenges parents directly, pointing out that a parent's greatest failure with technology may not be what they give their kids, but what they passively allow. Devices aren't just entertainment — they are formation, shaping children's understanding of truth, identity, beauty, and value. Technological freedom, he argues, should never outpace a child's level of maturity and character. The team closes by getting practical about how to actually take thoughts captive, leaning on tools like the "Hey, Say, Pray, Obey" framework, the thought filter of Philippians 4:8, and the four ordinary means of grace: Scripture, prayer, Biblical community, and obedience. None of it is dramatic or flashy — it's the same faithful, boring-but-it-works training, day after day. As Pastor Brian puts it, keeping the Shield of Faith raised isn't a one-time act; it's a practiced discipline, strengthened over time through consistent, ordinary faithfulness.

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Church Leaders and You 8_9_26 by Hope Church Utah

Pastor Ishmael from Hope Church in Ennis joined Nikki Hayes as this weeks Prayer Coach. Ishael refelcted on Hebrews:11

In this message on parables, Pastor Steve focuses on the parable of the talents and the concept of eternal rewards. It emphasizes the importance of faithful stewardship and the evaluation of one's life in light of eternity. You will be challenged to live a life that matters for eternity and to surrender to the will of God.TakeawaysFaithful stewardship is evaluated in light of eternityEternal rewards are a reflection of one's love for JesusLiving a life that matters for eternity is a choice and a surrender to God's willChapters00:00 The Parable of the Talents05:56 The Purpose of Parables09:27 The Olivet Discourse11:00 Living Between Two Realities13:12 The Judgment Seat of Christ29:26 Eternal Rewards32:33 The Life of William BordenRecorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#parables #talents #eternity #whatmatters #significance #Jesus

The Hope Of Your Calling - Part 4 - When You See ItEphesians 1:15-23Matthew 11:28-30

Pastor Matt and the team at Hope Church launch the 3C Podcast as a companion to their Sunday messages, diving deeper into ideas that didn't fully fit the sermon or deserve more unpacking. The first episode picks up from a message on Biblical faith, built around the big idea that faith is not simply believing the right things about Jesus, but responding to him with a trust that renews the mind, transforms the heart, and deploys the life. Pastor Matt draws a sharp distinction between historical or intellectual belief and saving faith, pointing to James 2:19 — "even the demons believe and shudder" — to show that knowing facts about God is a far cry from belonging to him. The conversation gets refreshingly practical as the pastors share personal stories of what "everyday faith" actually looks like — trusting God through a daughter's gymnastics injury, releasing control over a college-bound teenager's decisions, and dying to self in the middle of an ordinary parenting moment. They also walk through a spiritual health self-assessment introduced on Sunday, encouraging listeners not to obsess over their score or compare themselves to others, but to use it as a baseline — a starting point to ask better questions, identify next steps, and measure growth when the assessment is revisited at the end of the series. The goal, as Pastor Matt puts it, is simple: the version of you today should look more like Jesus than the version of you yesterday.

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Love for the Stranger 8_2_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this message, Diego shares on spiritual warfare and the significance of the armor of God. He explores Paul's imprisonment and how it became a mission field, emphasizing the strength of Christ and the need for Christians to be equipped with spiritual armor. The message looks into the spiritual warfare and the armor of God, emphasizing the importance of understanding the real enemy and the need to stand firm in Christ. TakeawaysThe strength of Christ is the foundation of our spiritual strength.Paul's imprisonment became a mission field, highlighting the transformative power of perspective.The need for spiritual armor is essential for all Christians, regardless of their role or position. Understanding the real enemy is crucial for discerning the spirit and not condemning the person.The whole armor of God provides the strength and protection needed to stand firm in Christ and engage in spiritual warfare.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#ephesians #armor #enemy #preparation #spiritualwarfare #battle #spirit #mind #heart #emotions #standing #sitwalkstand

Pastor Drew Hyun of Hope Church in NYC shared from Luke 12:13-21 concerning surrendering/ trusting in God more than ourselves. 

This morning, we are reminded of the faithfulness of God, not just in the broader narrative of scripture, but in the very real and tangible growth of our church, Hope Church. Over the past couple of years, we've seen rapid growth, especially since moving into our current building, and with that came the challenge of accommodating more people. We've wrestled with this tension, and last year, we approached the owners of our building with the idea of buying the whole property. Though they weren't ready to sell, they offered us the opportunity to dream and explore expansion. This led us to a surprising turn of events: a man knocked on our door, offering a piece of land across from Daniel Boone High School that we had tried to purchase years ago. As of this weekend, we have this 20-acre property under contract, a testament to God's faithfulness and provision.Today, we delve into Romans 12:1-2, where we are called to present our bodies as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Rick explores the will of God through four aspects: the permissive, prudential, progressive, and perfect wills. The permissive will allows for human choice, even when it goes against God's desires, while the prudential will involves decisions where God expects wisdom and discernment. The progressive will reveals itself step by step, teaching us to walk with faith, and the perfect will aims for us to conform to the image of Christ, reflecting His love, joy, and peace. God's will is always good, acceptable, and perfect, and He desires for us to align our lives with His purposes. As we navigate the future of our church and our personal lives, we are called to trust God's faithfulness, even when the path ahead is unclear. The Holy Spirit is always faithful, never forcing our will but persistently guiding us towards His perfect will. We are encouraged to take one step at a time, trusting that God has a good plan for our lives. Will you follow where He leads, knowing that He is always faithful?## Sermon Notes — Romans 12:1-2**Big Idea:** The Holy Spirit guides us into God's will through various aspects, teaching us to walk with Him progressively.### 1. Permissive Will of God (Romans 12:1-2)- God allows wide range of choices, even sinful ones.- Israel's disobedience in the wilderness is an example.- **Key principle:** God's permissive will means He allows human choices while setting boundaries and directing history toward His ultimate purpose.### 2. Prudential Will of God (Romans 12:1-2)- Decisions for which Scripture gives no direct command.- Use wisdom, prayer, and discernment.- Examples: Choosing a college, buying a house.- **Key principle:** Use your brain and discernment in making decisions God hasn't explicitly commanded.### 3. Progressive Will of God (Romans 12:1-2)- God reveals His will progressively.- He gives enough light for the next step, not the full picture.- Takes faith to follow each step.- **Key principle:** God teaches us to walk with Him through faith, revealing His will step-by-step.### 4. Perfect Will of God (Romans 12:1-2)- God's complete will for us is to conform into the image of His son.- His will is good, acceptable, and perfect.- **Key principle:** God's perfect will for us is to reflect Jesus' character and be equipped for every good work.### Practical Applications1. **Obey what is already clear** — Identify and follow God's clear commands in Scripture.2. **Take a step of faith** — Move forward with what God has revealed, trusting Him for the next step.3. **Yield to correction** — Be open to God's redirection and correction.4. **Trust God with what is hidden** — Have faith that God knows the full plan even when we don't.5. **Align your life with God's will** — Make choices that reflect God's good, acceptable, and perfect will.### Discussion Questions1. How do you discern between God's permissive will and His perfect will in your life?2. Can you share a time when God revealed His will progressively in your life? How did you respond?3. What steps can you take this week to align more closely with God's will for your life?4. How does God's progressive will require faith and trust in Him?5. What does it mean to you to conform into the image of Jesus, and how can you do this more in your daily life?

The Hope Of Your Calling - Part 3 - The Story That Gives Us HopeEphesians 1:1-14Deuteronomy 7:7-9

Christian Impact directors Jacob and Katie Willebeek-LaMair sit down to share their stories of faith, marriage, and ministry. Jacob grew up moving between Arizona, Illinois, and California, making an early decision to follow Jesus as a child but drifting during a difficult middle school season before genuinely recommitting in high school. A pivotal moment came in college when a mentor named Neil helped him see that following Jesus wasn't something you left at church — it was a whole-life surrender. That truth, rooted in Galatians 6 and Hebrews 12, set Jacob on a path of real discipleship and eventually ministry. Katie, who grew up at Hope Church as a staff kid, came to faith at age five and was shaped by a community that modeled sacrifice for the kingdom. A summer trip to Chico, California cracked open her heart to evangelism and ultimately led her to move there, where she and Jacob would eventually meet, marry, and go on full-time staff together. After years of fruitful ministry in Chico, God called them — through a conversation with Pastor Matt Sturdivant, a confirming word from Ruth 2:11, and a Cross Conference that seemed to speak directly to Jacob — to move to Fort Worth and launch Christian Impact from the ground up. Starting with zero students, they've spent five years learning what it means to be faithful when ministry doesn't look the way you imagined. One of their deepest lessons has been releasing the pressure of flashy results and trusting God with the fruit, while staying committed to reaching students on two-year community college campuses that most college ministry strategies overlook entirely. They close with a warm and honest conversation about sharing the gospel. Both Jacob and Katie encourage people to stop letting fear be the deciding factor, reminding listeners that statistics show most people are open to spiritual conversations. Jacob's lawn mower illustration captures it well — God is doing all the pushing, but He graciously invites us to put our hands on the handle. Whether it's asking someone "Do you go to church anywhere?" or walking a friend through a gospel conversation, the encouragement is simple: learn what the gospel actually is, get some reps in, and trust that God is the one doing the real work of drawing people to Himself.

In this message, Pastor Mark looks at the themes of submission, sacrifice, and honor in relationships, focusing on marriage, family dynamics, parenting, and work. In Ephesians, we see the importance of mutual respect and the role of each individual in fostering healthy and loving relationships.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#ephesians #marriage #family #work #submission #honor #value #relationships

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - How to be Unshakable 7_26_26 by Hope Church Utah

Pastor Matt returns to the pulpit to close out a 16-week journey through the Book of Acts, reminding the congregation that Acts is not simply a history of the apostles, but a living account of what the risen Lord Jesus continues to do through ordinary, Spirit-filled people. The big idea of the message is clear: the mission of Jesus is unstoppable, and now it's our turn. Drawing from Acts 27–28, Pastor Matt walks through three lessons — the mission cannot be stopped by storms, faith looks forward even when the future is uncertain, and the gospel keeps moving forward — showing how every apparent setback in Acts became an opportunity for gospel advancement. A central theme of the message is the nature of Biblical faith. Pastor Matt points to Paul's courage in the middle of a violent Mediterranean storm, noting that Paul's confidence wasn't in the ship, the captain, or the weather — it was in God. Referencing Proverbs 3:5-6, Pastor Matt reminds the congregation that faith has never required perfect understanding, but it always requires trusting a perfect God. He challenges the church with a simple but convicting truth: faith doesn't remove uncertainty, but it changes how we walk through it. Pastor Matt closes by connecting the Book of Acts to Hope Church's own future, introducing Vision 2028 — a plan to launch a new gospel work in the DFW area by the church's 50th anniversary. Grounding the call in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and the warning of Judges 2, he reminds the congregation that every generation decides whether the gospel advances through them or stops with them. He invites the church to pray boldly, live on mission right where they are, and trust that the same God who was sovereign over Paul's storm is sovereign over theirs.

Pastor Diego speaks from Ephesians 5, exploring the vision of imitating Christ. In this message, we look at living in the light, being filled with the Spirit, and walking circumspectly. The chapter concludes with a focus on addressing one another and submitting to Christ.TakeawaysImitating God and walking in loveLiving in the light and being filled with the SpiritAddressing one another and submitting to ChristRecorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Good Discipline 7_19_26 by Hope Church Utah

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, July 16th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Beth's car won't shut off 6:20 Follow up on Beth's car, WBT text line shares Volvo tech issues 6:35 Pres. Trump talks Thursday's address to the Nation 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Princess Bride event coming to Ovens Auditorium 7:05 World Cup Final set: Argentina vs Spain 7:20 Pres. Trump rehashing 2020 election interference claims 7:35 More on Pres. Trump's scheduled national speech | Sen. Tillis comments at AG Blanche confirmation 7:50 "I Play Rocky" Biopic trailer released 8:05 51% of adults read ZERO books a year 8:20 GMBTeam talks Bo's reading habits 8:35 WBT text line talks books 8:50 Guest: David Chadwick - Moments of Hope Church move to Ballantyne 9:05 Guests: Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R&D with BT) - Recapping Tariq and Larken filling in last week 9:20 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R&D with BT) - R&D in for BT recap cont. 9:35 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R&D with BT) - Teen takeovers spark new curfew 9:50 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R&D with BT) - Pre. Trump's National addressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Paul Hinton from Hope Church Leeds interviews Emma Kirby (Joe's wife) about everything she went through in 2025, to hear her full testimony and to check out Hope Church's awesome content click here

In Part 7 of the Ephesians series, Pastor Steve focuses on the renewal of the mind and the transformation of behavior in light of Christian identity. In this message, he emphasizes the importance of aligning one's thinking with the truth of Christ and living out that truth in everyday life.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Most churches overlook the college campus right in their backyard. Skip Allen of Hope Church in Shelby, NC shares how his small-town church built a thriving college ministry at Gardner-Webb University using a simple Gather-Group-Give-Go flywheel. They are now sending out residents, missionaries, and church planters. If you have a campus near your church, this episode is for you! Hope Church in Shelby: https://www.hopeshelby.orgWebsite: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Steady On 7_12_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this summer interview episode, Matt and Brian welcome their wives, Jessica and Glenda, to the table for a conversation that longtime listeners have never quite gotten to hear before. After a lighthearted round of get-to-know-you questions, the group settles into the real stuff — sharing how they each grew up, how they met their spouses, and how they first came to faith in Christ. Glenda recalls hearing the gospel for the first time at a tiny church during a summer with her dad, moved by the simple truth that Jesus was a "stay" — someone who would never leave. Jessica, who grew up at Hope Church, describes watching people come to Christ as just a normal part of childhood, and later having her faith solidified through hard providential moments, including the loss of her little sister and two summers on the mission field overseas. The deeper thread running through the whole conversation is how walking with Jesus looks different in every season, but always involves the same essential movement: a step of trust, God coming through, and then a call to trust him further still. Brian describes bumbling forward in faith like a toddler on a balance beam, with God's hands on either side. Glenda reflects on learning that whatever assignment God has her in is the assignment she needs to be fully present for. Matt draws it all together with the image of a foundation — the higher you want to build, the deeper it has to go — and reminds everyone that uncomfortable obedience is often exactly how God does his best building work.

What if serving others changes your own heart first?In this episode of Hope NOW: Not Only Weekends, Pastor Rufus Smith and Amanda Brown explore why service isn't just another church program—it's one of the defining characteristics of following Jesus.Together they discuss:• Why Jesus made serving central to His ministry• The vision behind Hope Church's Go & Do weekend• How serving helps churches stay outward-focused• Overcoming fear when volunteering• Why relationships matter more than immediate results• How service can become a meaningful first step for people returning to faith after church hurtIf you've ever wondered where to begin rebuilding your faith—or simply want to make a difference in your community—this conversation offers practical encouragement rooted in Scripture.Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs hope beyond Sunday.

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Successful Faith 7_5_26 by Hope Church Utah

Pastor Aaron teaches from Ephesians 4, focusing on the call to maturity within the body of Christ, emphasizing the equipping of saints for ministry and the importance of humility, patience, and love. It explores the purpose of leadership and the atmosphere of love that should permeate the new humanity in Christ.TakeawaysMaturity in the body of ChristEquipping saints for ministryChapters00:00 The Call to Maturity05:24 Sitting, Walking, and Standing34:15 The Purpose of Leadership46:23 The Atmosphere of LoveRecorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO

Send us Fan MailWhat can God do through five minutes of faithful preaching?In this special service, five members of our Hope Church staff and internship team each took just five minutes to unpack God's Word, bringing powerful truth, personal insight, and practical application from Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:46–49.Featuring messages from AJ Shaw, Justin Tolley, DeAndra Barham, Georgia Hale, and Diesel Davis, this unique "Five Minutes of Fire" format reminds us that God's truth doesn't depend on the length of the message—it depends on the power of His Word.Jesus closes His sermon with a challenging question: "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" He then paints the picture of two builders—one who builds on the solid foundation of obedience to Christ, and one who builds on shifting sand. The storms come to both, but only one foundation stands.Whether you're new to following Jesus or have walked with Him for years, these five short messages will encourage you to examine the foundation of your faith, put God's Word into practice, and build a life that remains unshaken when life's storms come.Support the show

In the first episode of the Sunday Extra Podcast Summer Interview Series, Matt sits down with Pastor Harold Bullock — the man who founded Hope Church in Fort Worth in January of 1978 — to give the growing number of newer members a chance to get to know the man behind the church's beginnings. Harold shares his story of growing up in northeast Tennessee in a blue-collar family, coming to faith at around age seven during a church revival, and then spending much of his college and graduate school years spiritually adrift. It wasn't until January 1970, while pursuing his doctorate in chemistry at USC, that God used a young pastor and a community of believers to finally get Harold's feet firmly on the ground. From that point, Harold sensed a clear call into ministry, and by October of that same year, the Lord had made it plain that he was headed into pastoral work. Harold goes on to describe the early years of Hope Church — from the chaotic first meeting where a blaring radio derailed their worship service, to the "Tour de Loop," when the church bounced from hotel to hotel around Fort Worth without a permanent home for years. Through all of it, Harold and his wife Deborah held to a simple, gutsy commitment: there was no Plan B. They had surrendered every other option to the Lord and pressed forward in obedience. Harold also reflects warmly on the leadership transition to Matt in May of 2020, describing it as a genuine joy — a moment of passing something he had always understood to be God's, not his own. Closing out the conversation, Harold offers two pieces of counsel to the people of Hope. First, he urges every believer to take their walk with Jesus seriously, because this is not one option among many — it is how reality itself works, since God runs life. Second, he encourages people to focus on their own stewardship rather than everyone else's, and to learn to cooperate with the leadership God has placed over them. And for anyone wondering whether following Jesus is worth it, Harold's answer — shaped by decades of hard roads, including the loss of a daughter — is an unqualified yes. As he puts it, the good lies around the next very difficult bend in the river.

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Desperate Faith 6_28_26 by Hope Church Utah

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Faith Tested 6_21_26 by Hope Church Utah

Guest speaker, Josh Hofford, opens with a word of encouragement to every father in the room — reminding them that their assignment was given by God Himself, that it is eternal and essential, and that God will not run out on them or their children. From there, Josh anchors the message in a sweeping passage covering Acts 15-17, tracing Paul's second missionary journey across roughly 1,300 miles on foot. The big idea Josh returns to throughout the message is this: God often redirects our plans to accomplish His greater mission, and faithfulness matters far more than our comfort. Josh walks through a series of moments where everything seemed to be going wrong for Paul and his team — the painful split with Barnabas, closed doors from the Holy Spirit, imprisonment in Philippi — and shows how God was not moving them out of the way, but moving them into position. Through each setback, God provided: Timothy joined the team, Lydia and her entire household became the first European converts to the gospel, a demon-possessed slave girl was set free, and a Philippian jailer on the verge of suicide came to faith along with his whole family. None of this was what Paul had originally planned. Josh closes by bringing the message home with two pointed questions: Where are you tempted to quit? And what would obedience look like if you pressed on anyway? Drawing from Acts 17:6 — the declaration that Paul and his companions had "turned the world upside down" — Josh reminds the congregation that the gospel still has that same radical power today, and that Hope Church's own mission teams, both in Folsom, California and Southeast Asia, are continuing that very same mission.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, June 18th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Guest: Ken Boone (Weather Channel Meteorologist) - Tropical Storm Arthur 6:35 CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill placed on paid leave amid investigation 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Mike Myers confirms new Austin Powers movie after Verizon ad sparks rumors 7:05 Sir Stephen at Ren Fest?? 7:20 GMBT Listeners INSIST Steve go to Ren Fest 7:35 CLT Interim Mayor Top 5 list 7:50 Bo and Beth list things Americans can agree on 8:05 WBT text line talks things Americans can all agree on 8:20 Guest: Breaking Brett Jensen - Crystal Hill latest 8:35 Guests: David Chadwick and Rep. Mark Harris - Moments of Hope Church has a new home 8:50 David Chadwick and Rep. Mark Harris cont. - Iran MOU 9:05 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Interim Mayor latest 9:20 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Interim Mayor latest 9:35 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Tariq and Larken filling in for Bo and Beth in July 9:50 Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston (R & D with BT) - Interim Mayor latestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - Faith's Reward 6_14_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this message, Pastor Gary speaks about the Spirit of God's communication with believers and offers a panoramic view of the Book of Ephesians. He shares on the concept of being sealed with the Holy Spirit, the significance of mercy and grace. From the resurrection of Christ, our operating orders must be from heaven's point of view. God has given us power in Jesus' name through His Holy Spirit to exercise God's will on earth. In this talk, we look at the workmanship of God, the dispensing of gifts and callings, and the act of resigning as chairman of the board of your life.TakeawaysThe importance of understanding the communication of the Spirit of GodThe significance of exercising God's will on earthChapters00:00 The Spirit of God's Communication05:10 The Book of Ephesians: A Panoramic View10:38 The Resurrection of Christ18:45 Exercising Heaven's Will on Earth25:31 The Dispensing of Gifts and Callings45:00 Resigning as Chairman of the BoardRecorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#ephesians #God'sWill #communication #letGod #gifts #perspective

Randall Robinson, a longtime member and Antioch graduate of Hope Church, opens by sharing his own story of being commissioned and sent to Kansas City to help plant a church — a story that mirrors the very passage he's preaching from. Picking up in Acts 13–14, he walks the congregation through Paul's first missionary journey with Barnabas, beginning at the church in Antioch where the Holy Spirit called them out while the believers were already actively worshiping, fasting, and seeking God. From there, Paul and Barnabas traveled through Cyprus and into the region of Galatia, going first to the synagogues and then to the Gentiles, boldly proclaiming the gospel in ways tailored to each audience — while keeping the message itself unchanged. Randall draws out five key points from these two chapters: the mission starts with God's initiative, the gospel must be proclaimed clearly, the gospel will be both received and rejected, the mission advances through resilient faith, and the glory for the results belongs to God alone. He's especially careful to remind the congregation that when people reject the gospel, they are not rejecting the person sharing it — they are rejecting God, and it is God who is ultimately responsible for the outcome. Closing with a personal reflection on God's faithfulness through job loss, illness, and transition, Randall challenges every believer to live sent, learn to share the gospel clearly, expect resistance, and hold the results with an open hand before the Lord.

Every summer at Hope Church, we enjoy Summer Dinner Parties as a place to find community, be encouraged and get to know new people, but dinner parties are not a new idea. Jesus threw lots of dinner parties as well as attended many. Some of the dinner parties Jesus went to were planned, but some were last minute. This summer, we are going to look at some the dinner parties in the Bible. Can you imagine what it might've been like to be Dining with Jesus?

Pastor Josh delves deeper into the book of Ephesians, exploring the blessings of God, the riches of Christ, and the prayer for revelation. It emphasizes the importance of the spirit of wisdom and revelation, the power of revelation, and the hope of His calling. In Ephesians, we explore the links with Isaiah 11, the return of Jesus and new creation and the inheritance we have through Christ. TakeawaysThe importance of knowing the hope to which we are calledThe transformative power of revelation and the spirit of wisdom The future hope of Isaiah 11 points to the return of Jesus and new creation.Understanding the purpose of God's kingdom and the riches of His glorious inheritance is essential for living.The immeasurable greatness of His power is available to believers and is a source of victory and hope.This message was recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#ephesians #inheritance #kingdomofGod #revelation #victory #perspective

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - TThe Trustworthy Priest- 6_7_26 by Hope Church Utah

Every summer at Hope Church, we enjoy Summer Dinner Parties as a place to find community, be encouraged and get to know new people, but dinner parties are not a new idea. Jesus threw lots of dinner parties as well as attended many. Some of the dinner parties Jesus went to were planned, but some were last minute. This summer, we are going to look at some the dinner parties in the Bible. Can you imagine what it might've been like to be Dining with Jesus?

This powerful exploration of Romans 15 challenges us to consider our role in God's grand mission. We discover Paul commending the Roman church for three remarkable qualities: they were full of goodness toward one another, filled with knowledge of God's truth, and able to instruct each other in wisdom. This presents a beautiful picture of what mature Christian community looks like - not dependent on leaders for every spiritual question, but equipped to counsel and encourage one another through life's challenges. The message reveals Paul's unique calling as a pioneer apostle, someone hardwired by God to lay foundations where Christ had never been named. What's striking is Paul's humility - he boasts only in what Christ accomplished through him, not in his own abilities. This leads us to a profound truth: God set Paul apart before he was born, transforming the chief persecutor of Christians into the greatest missionary the church has known. If God can radically redirect someone like Saul of Tarsus, He can work in any of our lives. The practical application becomes clear when we see Hope Church's mission efforts - nearly a million dollars given to local, national, and global ministries in just over four years. We're reminded that some are called to go as pioneers into new territory, while the rest of us are called to support, encourage, and send them with more than just thoughts and prayers. The harvest is ripe, and whether we're called to plant churches in unreached areas or to faithfully support those who do, we all have a part in God's mission to reach the world.**Detailed Notes**• **Context – Romans 15:14–21, 22–33**   – Paul is closing the letter, affirming the maturity of the Roman church and explaining his ministry calling and travel plans.   – The sermon framed two big sections: (1) Practical church life, (2) Partnership in mission.---### I. A Mature Church (v.14)1. **Full of goodness**    – Uprightness of heart and life; gracious toward one another.  2. **Filled with knowledge**    – Deep, growing understanding of the faith (grace + truth).  3. **Able to instruct one another**    – Mutual counsel, not clergy‑only; Col 3:12–17 – teaching, admonishing, worshiping together.    – Sunday gatherings align us for mission; the church body does the “work of ministry” all week.---### II. Paul the Priest (v.15–16)• “Priestly service of the gospel” – not Old Testament sacrifice, but **offering Gentile converts to God**.  • Every believer is part of a **“royal priesthood”** (1 Pet 2:9): servants of the King who bring people to Him.---### III. Paul the Preacher (v.17–19)• Paul “proud” only in what **Christ accomplished through him**.  • Ministry must be:   – Empowered by the **Spirit**, not human skill alone.   – Dependent: “In him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28).  • Hudson Taylor: “God's will done God's way brings God's provision.”   – Faith often feels impossible → difficult → done.---### IV. Paul the Pioneer (v.20–21)• Ambition: preach **where Christ is not named**, lay new foundations, then move on.  • God had **set Paul apart before he was born** (Gal 1:15–16), transforming a persecutor into an apostle.  • Some believers are similarly marked for pioneering ministry; they are miserable doing anything else.---### V. Partnership in Mission (v.22–33)• Paul longs to see Rome, then go to Spain, expecting their **help on his journey** (support).  • Model of **local → national → global** mission:   – Local ministries (kids, recovery, crisis pregnancy, etc.).   – National church planting.   – Global works (schools, long‑term missionaries).  • The “5%” go; the “95%” **strive with them** in prayer, practical care, and financial support.---## Practical Applications1. **Grow into maturity**    – Pursue goodness, biblical knowledge, and the ability to counsel others. Join and contribute to a group.  2. **Own your priesthood**    – See people you share Christ with as your “offering” to God. Pray for one person to pursue this week.  3. **Rely on the Spirit**    – Before serving, consciously ask the Spirit to lead; reject self‑reliance.  4. **Discern your calling**    – If you feel “marked” for ministry or missions, don't ignore the burn; seek wise counsel and take next steps.  5. **Support those who go**    – Pray by name for missionaries; give sacrificially; look for “root beer”–type ways to encourage them.---## Discussion Questions1. Which of Paul's three commendations (goodness, knowledge, ability to instruct) do you see most and least in your own life?  2. How does viewing yourself as part of a “royal priesthood” change your view of everyday life and work?  3. Where have you been tempted to rely on your own ability instead of the Holy Spirit? What might dependence look like this week?  4. Do you sense any specific calling from God (vocational ministry, missions, church planting, or something else)? How are you responding?  5. As a group, what concrete step can you take to better partner with those “on the field” locally, nationally, or globally?

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - The Priest's Warning - 5_31_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this message, Pastor Josh delves into the introduction to the book of Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of clarity and the need for a relationship with Christ and foundational rooting in the Word of God. It then explores the concept of sitting, walking, and standing in Christ, followed by an in-depth discussion of the blessings of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This message concludes with a focus on resting in Christ's finished work and the freedom it brings.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Book of Ephesians08:32 Sitting, Walking, and Standing in Christ17:04 Blessings of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit43:13 Resting in Christ's Finished WorkRecorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#Ephesians #lifeinChrist #perspective #seated #sitwalkstand #forHisGlory #Christ #realLife

In this sermon, Pastor Tom McCormick preached from Acts 5:12–16. In this passage, we see God moving powerfully through the early. Miracles were taking place, unity was evident, the church was highly respected by the culture, more people than ever were being saved, and many were being healed. Together, we reflect on whether God is moving with that same power in Hope Church today, and whether we truly desire to be a church like the early church. Could it be that the reason we do not see more of God's power is not because His power has changed, but because we cause Him to withhold it? And what would cause God not to withhold His power? That is the question we explore in this sermon.

This weekend we will kicked off summer with a special message from Pastor Wes & Diana and then we had an after service SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY! We rolled out all of the SUMMER FUN at Hope Church!

What if feeling stuck, confused, or even disappointed in church doesn't mean you're moving away from God?In this episode, Pastor Rufus Smith and the Hope Church team explore the four phases of spiritual maturity and the surprising ways God grows us through pain, correction, community, and crisis.Through personal stories of loss, heartbreak, discipleship, and unlearning unhealthy beliefs about faith, the team discusses why spiritual growth isn't a straight line—and why some of the most important seasons can feel like you're taking steps backward.Whether you're rebuilding your faith, healing from church hurt, or simply trying to understand where God is leading you next, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope for the journey.

In this message, Pastor Gary delves into the revelation from the book of Isaiah 66, emphasizing God's perspective on the house built for Him and His joy in the humble. It explores the story of King David, the power of repentance, and the parable of the prodigal sons, highlighting the father's love and acceptance. The indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and the call to surrender and submit to God's leading is explored.TakeawaysGod's joy is found in the humble and contrite heart.God desires us to live submitted to His direction.Forgiveness and empowered transformation happen as we humble ourselves in service to Him.Chapters00:00 The Revelation of Isaiah06:54 The Story of King David23:20 The Parable of the Prodigal Sons31:14 The Father's Love and Acceptance39:50 The Indwelling Power of the Holy SpiritRecorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#humility #pride #brokenness #God #forgiveness #joy #isaiah #david #repent #humble #heart

Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - The People's Priest- 5_24_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this episode, drawn from his message on Acts 9:1-18, Pastor Matt walked through Saul's conversion with one driving idea: Jesus transforms sinners and sends them on mission. Three lessons anchored the sermon. First, Jesus confronts us in our direction — and as Pastor Matt pointed out, you can be sincere and still be sincerely wrong. Second, Jesus interrupts us with His presence because salvation is a divine act that demands a human response. Third, Jesus redefines our purpose. He doesn't just save you from something; He saves you for something. Woven into the middle of the sermon was the Antioch Training Program graduation, honoring those who completed Hope Church's rigorous five-year vocational ministry training. Rather than holding the ceremony separately, Pastor Matt intentionally placed it within the Sunday morning service so the whole congregation could witness what it looks like when the church rallies together to raise up the next generation. The moment powerfully illustrated that calling isn't reserved for a special few — it belongs to every Christ follower. The podcast discussion also expanded on material that didn't make it into the sermon, including a helpful breakdown of three types of calling, the difference between wisdom and discernment, and a word of caution about praying for God to humble you. As Pastor Matt put it, if God has to do the humbling, it's going to be a lot more painful than if you humble yourself.

In this message, Pastor Aaron explores the plan for family discipleship, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a heart that loves Jesus, teaching children diligently, and shaping the community around us. It highlights the three circles of concentration: self, home, and community, and the significance of love and obedience in forming a strong relationship with God.Chapters00:00 The Plan for Family Discipleship08:29 The Three Circles of Concentration23:24 Teaching Children Diligently37:25 Shaping the CommunityRecorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#discipleship #growth #change #health #family #insideout #heart #home #community #deuteronomy

In this episode of the Sunday Extra podcast, Pastor Matt Sturdevant and the Hope Church team revisit Acts 8, going deeper into the passages they couldn't fully explore on Mother's Day Sunday. The overarching big idea of the sermon was that God advances His mission through ordinary believers who are willing to faithfully follow wherever He leads. Pastor Matt opens by taking a closer look at Acts 8:4, emphasizing that the early believers went out preaching the Word not out of convenience, but out of genuine conviction — they truly believed Jesus had risen from the dead, and that changed everything. They understood the mission, had been personally transformed by the gospel, and even saw suffering as part of following Jesus. As Pastor Matt puts it, "Persecution scattered them geographically, but it did not silence them spiritually." The team then digs into the story of Simon the Magician (Acts 8:9–25), which Pastor Matt uses to illustrate that whenever the gospel is preached, it will inevitably produce both genuine saving faith and false faith. Simon appeared to believe, was baptized, and followed Philip — but when the apostles arrived and the Holy Spirit was given, Simon's true motivation was exposed: he wanted the power of God, not God Himself. Pastor Matt connects this to the Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13:24–30, where Jesus warns that weeds will grow alongside wheat until the final harvest. The arrival of Peter and John in Samaria, Pastor Matt explains, wasn't just a validation of Philip's ministry — it was a critical moment that kept the unity of the early church, preventing a split between Jewish and Samaritan believers. Perhaps the richest part of the discussion centers on Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Pastor Matt unpacks the enormous significance of who this man was — a high-ranking government official, a eunuch who would have been denied full access to Jewish worship (Deut. 23:1), and a representative of what the Greeks and Romans considered the very ends of the known world. When Philip leads him to faith in Jesus and baptizes him, the Ethiopian continues reading Isaiah and would have soon arrived at Isaiah 56:3–5, a passage that speaks directly to foreigners and eunuchs being given "an everlasting name" in God's house. The team reflects on the goosebump-worthy reality that this man, who had likely left Jerusalem discouraged and excluded, was now not only forgiven and filled with joy, but carried the gospel back to the ends of the earth — fulfilling Acts 1:8 in a way none of them could have fully anticipated.