Podcasts about Hope Church

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

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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.

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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 this talk Chris takes us through the history of Hope Church Guildford and helps us celebrate all God has done through the church in its last 20 years. The book of Isaiah repeats the question – whom shall you trust? We want our church to be rooted, established, and built on Jesus, maturing in him and so as we explore this brilliant old testament book, our prayer is that we, more and more, place our trust in him above anything else this life has to offer. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagram.com/hopechurchguildford

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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

In this message, Pastor Josh delves into the Spirit-empowered life, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering new creation life. It explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the command to be continually filled with the Spirit as a transformative process.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#HolySpirit #HolyGhost #power #empoweredlife #newlife #transformation #living