Podcasts about Hope Church

Pastor Matt Sturdevant and the pastoral staff of Hope Church continue their two-week series through the Book of Esther, using the Three C Podcast to go deeper than Sunday morning allowed. The big idea of the series is this: certainty is not knowing what will happen next — it is knowing who you can trust when you don't know what's coming. The team unpacks three anchoring truths: God is in control even when we are not, God is working even when we cannot see it, and God has a purpose even when we do not understand it. They also offer a crucial warning — the message of Esther is not that trusting God guarantees the outcome we want. The answer to an uncertain world is not a principle; it's a person — Jesus Christ. The podcast then goes several layers deeper into the historical and Biblical context of the story. Pastor Matt draws a fascinating line connecting Haman the Agagite back to Agag, the Amalekite king whom King Saul failed to destroy in 1 Sam. 15, and traces Mordecai's lineage back to the house of Kish in the tribe of Benjamin — the same lineage as Saul himself. This means the conflict between Mordecai and Haman is, in many ways, a generational rematch of Saul versus Agag. Even further, Haman's plot to annihilate every Jew across all 127 provinces is not merely a political threat — it is an assault on God's covenant promise to Abraham in Gen. 12 and Gen. 22, and ultimately an attempt to destroy the messianic line before the Messiah could come. The team then moves into application, wrestling with the tension between trusting God and falling into passivity. Using a framework of opportunity, obedience, and outcome, they make clear that God provides the opportunities and governs the outcomes, while human responsibility lives in the middle — faithful obedience. They walk through a sweeping list of things we can influence but cannot control: other people's decisions, our children's faith, our health, our reputations, and the growth of the church. The takeaway is both humbling and freeing — we are responsible for our response and our faithfulness, and we can trust God with everything else.

How do you follow Jesus faithfully when the culture around you is constantly trying to tell you who you should be?In Clash of Kingdoms: Part 1 — Living in Babylon, Pastor Tadd Grandstaff begins a journey through the book of Daniel and looks at what Daniel 1 teaches us about identity, conviction, and remaining faithful to God in a culture that doesn't honor Him.Daniel didn't choose Babylon, but he did have to choose how he would live there. Before Babylon tried to change Daniel's behavior, it tried to redefine his identity. But Daniel knew who he belonged to—and that changed how he lived.In this message, we discover three anchors for living faithfully in Babylon:• Babylon will try to tell you who you are—you have to know who God says you are.• Knowing who you are determines how you live.• Your identity has to be rooted deeper than your circumstances.Daniel learned how to live in Babylon without letting Babylon live in him. As followers of Jesus, we're called to do the same—not running from the culture around us and not becoming like it, but faithfully representing the Kingdom of God wherever He has placed us.Circumstances change. Culture changes. Kings and kingdoms come and go. But God does not change, and His Kingdom lasts forever.“Don't trade an eternal identity for temporary acceptance.”If your identity is rooted in Christ, your past, your failures, your circumstances, and the opinions of others no longer get the final word. Jesus does.Scripture: Daniel 1, Colossians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that their identity is found in Jesus.Stay connected with Hope Church: hopechurchnc.comHope Church exists to do whatever it takes for all people to follow, grow, live, and go for Jesus.

Adam dives back into our series, 'Meet Jesus', as we get to know Jesus more through the last book of the Bible, 'Revelation'. If you have questions or would like to connect with us at Hope Church further, we'd really love to hear from you. Simply go to: https://www.hopeharrogate.co.uk/connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeHarrogate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_harrogate​

Hope Church - Do You Want To See Heaven - The Great White Throne 9_6_26 by Hope Church Utah

Glow Part 1: Show Up

Our series, "Second Look: Unsung People in Scripture” takes a look at some of the people that often get overlooked, whose stories we might skip over when we're reading the Bible. In this week's message, Beth draws our series to an end.If you have questions or would like to connect with us at Hope Church further, we'd really love to hear from you. Simply go to: https://www.hopeharrogate.co.uk/connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeHarrogate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_harrogate​

In this episode of the Three C Podcast, Pastor Matt Sturdevant and the pastoral staff of Hope Church continue their "Fully Engaged" sermon series by going deeper into the meaning of ministry. Drawing from a definition by Dr. Wilson, Pastor Matt unpacks ministry phrase by phrase: it begins with participating with God, recognizing that God is already at work and invites us to join Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:9 and John 5:19. It also means cooperating with people, because there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians in Scripture — ministry is a team effort that requires humility, patience, and putting the mission above personal preferences, as Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4:16. Ultimately, ministry is about serving others to meet their needs, fulfilling our calling, and bringing glory to God, as Matthew 5:16 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 remind us. The conversation then turns to spiritual gifts — special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every follower of Jesus at the moment of salvation. Pastor Matt emphasizes that there are no un-gifted believers, pointing to key passages in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4. The staff shares personal stories of how they discovered their own gifts through trial, service, and affirmation from others, reinforcing the principle that you often discover your gifts by using them, not by waiting until you've figured everything out. Pastor Matt also draws an important distinction between spiritual gifts and spiritual responsibilities — just because you don't have the gift of evangelism, for example, doesn't excuse you from sharing your faith. The episode wraps up with a candid discussion on spiritual consumerism versus contribution. The staff challenges listeners to examine their motives and move from simply receiving to actively serving. Pastor Matt offers a practical pathway — pray, explore, try, evaluate, and commit — and encourages everyone to connect with the church's discipleship pastor to find a place to get in the game. As Pastor Matt puts it, Jesus didn't save us from something; He saved us for something.

In this message, Pastor Josh explores the joyful invitation to come and feast at the banquet in the kingdom of God. Our excuses reveal what we love and what we prioritize. Following Jesus requires surrendering all other pursuits and priorities. The parable of the great banquet illustrates these key themes, emphasizing the readiness and abundance of the feast, the revealing nature of our excuses, and the sacrificial cost of discipleship.TakeawaysThe Joyful Invitation: Jesus extends a joyful invitation to come and feast at the banquet in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the readiness and abundance of the feast.Excuses Reveal Loves: Our excuses reveal our priorities, loves, and what we believe we cannot live without, exposing the idols in our lives.The Cost of Following Jesus: Following Jesus will cost us everything, and the decision to follow Him requires surrendering all other priorities and pursuits.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#joshThompson #parable #banquet #invitation #everyone #excuse #idols #loves #expose #priorities

Hope Church - Do You Want To See Heaven - The Millennium 8_30_26 by Hope Church Utah

God is challenging His people to cross the street. That may mean that we move outside of our comfort zone. Pastor Jonathan Lock continues our series, “Gospel Expansion,” preaching from Acts 10. Notes in this sermon: God will challenge your assumptions Crossing the street means crossing barriers God is already working on the other side of the street Hope Church Gardner is a campus of Blue Valley Church. Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas, and our campus in Gardner, Kansas.

The Hope of Your Calling 6: The Mayonnaise Miracle

In this week's message, Rachel continues our series, “Second Look: Unsung People in Scripture” where we take a look at some of the people that often get overlooked, whose stories we might skip over when we're reading the Bible.If you have questions or would like to connect with us at Hope Church further, we'd really love to hear from you. Simply go to:https://www.hopeharrogate.co.uk/connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeHarrogate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_harrogate​

In this message, Pastor Aaron Edwards focuses on the theme of forgiveness and its transformative power. He emphasizes the importance of releasing personal demands for revenge, entrusting justice to God, and remembering the mercy received. In the talk, he shares personal experiences and encourages the audience to yield their wounds to Jesus, choosing freedom over bitterness.TakeawaysForgiveness is about releasing the offender from personal demands for revenge and entrusting justice to God.Remembering the mercy received is essential in the process of forgiveness.Choosing freedom over bitterness and yielding wounds to Jesus leads to redemption and transformation.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#forgiveness #howtoforgive #bitterness #justice #revenge #vengeance #freedom #deliverance

In this episode of the 3C Podcast, host Jeremy and the Hope Church pastoral team — Pastors Brian, Jake Myers, Luke Myers, and lead pastor Matt Sturdevant — recap a busy ministry weekend that included a group leader meeting, a groups catalog launch, a newcomer reception, and an equipping seminar titled Can I Really Believe? The seminar walked through three "doors": whether God exists, why Christianity specifically, and what it truly means to follow Jesus. Pastor Matt summarized the heart of that third door well: "Christianity is more than believing facts about Jesus — it's trusting your life to him." The bulk of the episode dives deep into the theological framework of spiritual growth, prompted by a question Pastor Matt received after the equipping seminar. Using a diagram of the spiritual journey, he carefully walks through the stages — spiritual death, conversion, regeneration, justification, adoption, sanctification, and finally glorification. Anchoring the discussion in passages like Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 5:1, and 1 John 3:2, Pastor Matt clarifies that glorification — perfected Christ-likeness — means being fully like Jesus in character, desires, body, and relationship with the Father, while never becoming God himself. As he puts it, "Justification means I have been saved from sin's penalty. Sanctification means I am being saved from sin's power. But with glorification, I will be saved from sin's presence." The team then brings it all back to the practical, discussing the six ways to feed the heart introduced in Sunday's sermon: Scripture, prayer, Biblical community, obedience, serving, and generosity. Each pastor shares personally how these rhythms have shaped their walk with Jesus, with Brian emphasizing Scripture as the bedrock foundation, Luke highlighting prayer as the covering over everything else, Jake calling the church to get into groups and take the plunge even if it feels awkward, and Pastor Matt urging listeners not to let shame pull them out of community and obedience — the two areas where the enemy does his most damaging work. Heart Shield Bible: https://www.museumofthebible.org/book-minute/heart-shield-bibles

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The book of Acts records the Gospel expansion into the world through faithful men and women. Acts 9 tells the miraculous history Ananias and Saul. What does this passage show us about who God is calling to Himself? Pastor Jonathan Lock starts our series, “Gospel Expansion,” preaching from Acts 9:10-19. Notes in this sermon: We see who they were God sees who they can become God changes us for a purpose Hope Church Gardner is a campus of Blue Valley Church. Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

Does This Mean Me?Guest Preacher Gary Swearingin

In this week's message, Eric continues our series, “Second Look: Unsung People in Scripture” where we take a look at some of the people that often get overlooked, whose stories we might skip over when we're reading the Bible.If you have questions or would like to connect with us at Hope Church further, we'd really love to hear from you. Simply go to: https://www.hopeharrogate.co.uk/connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeHarrogate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_harrogate​

Hope Church - Do You Want To See Heaven - The Seductive City 8_16_26 by Hope Church Utah

In this sermon, Mark Byerly focuses on the parable of the treasure in the field, emphasizing the themes of decision and devotion. It explores the value, attainability, and cost of the kingdom, highlighting the mutual investment between Jesus and his followers.TakeawaysDecision and devotion are central to embracing the kingdom of God.The kingdom is valuable, attainable, and may require a change in lifestyle.Jesus is a shrewd investor, expecting fruitfulness from his followers.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#parables #treasure #fruit #devotion #decision #judgement #righteous #Jesus

The book of Acts records the Gospel expansion into the world through faithful men and women. Acts 8 tells the miraculous history of Philip and the Ethiopian official. What does this passage show us about the Holy Spirit and His work to prepare people for the Gospel message? Pastor Jonathan Lock starts our series, “Gospel Expansion,” preaching from Acts 8:26-40. Notes in this sermon: God often calls us to obedience before He gives us understanding. God prepares the heart, but He sends us to share the good news. Hope Church Gardner is a campus of Blue Valley Church. Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

Cody writes about his faith, exploring common struggles like anxiety and self-worth. He and his wife work closely with their church youth groups and use collaborative songwriting as a way of deepening understanding of concepts and building connection with others.He was part of a 3 artist bill Holy Mountain put together at Hope Church in East Nashville back in March, and we had an opportunity to sit down and record this session.He's a kind-hearted person and a talented vocalist! Enjoy the session.Connect with CodyWebsite | InstagramMusic Recommendations:* Ghost of Vroom 3 - Mike Doughty, Ghost of VroomMy Mike Doughty Kick continues, probably forever. This is great nighttime driving music.* Pool Kids - Pool KidsFun Fact: I had Pool Kids on the Hoodoo Music Podcast waaay back when before their first album, Music to Practice Safe Sex to, and the “pop goes the weasel” clip on that album is from that podcast episode.Build a Community with Me!Force me to be more active in my Discord server!Share this with a friend?Hey! Thanks for making it this far. If you're stumbling upon this or someone has sent it to you and you like what you're seeing, consider subscribing! To hear more, visit staticatticpod.substack.com

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

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

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?

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

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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

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

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.

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.