Hope City Church

What do you do when you’re tired of doing the right thing, your circumstances aren’t changing, and you feel like giving up? In this message, Pastor Phil looks at perseverance and what it means to keep following Jesus when life gets hard. We’re reminded that perseverance isn’t about having an easy life or having all the answers. It’s about continuing to trust God, make the next right choice, and st...

We all have areas of our lives where we struggle with self-control. We know what we should do, but sometimes we keep giving in to the same habits, temptations, and reactions.  In this message, Pastor Paul Malott looks at why trying harder isn’t always the answer. As we continue our Building Blocks series, we’re reminded that real self-control starts on the inside, comes through the Holy Spirit, an...

Knowing what the Bible says and actually living it out are two different things. In this message, Pastor Phil looks at why biblical knowledge matters and how God’s Word can shape the decisions we make every day. As we continue our Building Blocks series in 2 Peter 1, we’re reminded that spiritual growth doesn’t happen automatically. It takes intentional effort to become more like Jesus.  🙌 Connec...

Being nice isn’t always the same as doing what’s right. Sometimes goodness means speaking up, making things right, or doing something that costs you. In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre begins our new series, Building Blocks, by looking at what it means to grow in spiritual maturity. Through 2 Peter 1, we’re reminded that God has already given us everything we need to live a godly life. Our respo...

For 50 years, God has been faithful to Hope City Church. We’ve seen lives changed, people come to know Jesus, families restored, and stories of faith that have shaped generations. But as we celebrate all God has done, we’re reminded that we can’t stay here. There is still more ahead. In this special 50th anniversary service, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Deuteronomy 1 and Ephesians 3 to remind us t...

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When life gets hard, it’s easy to wonder what God is doing. In Romans 5, Pastor Phil reminds us that suffering doesn’t have to be wasted. God can use the difficult seasons of life to produce perseverance, character, and hope. Our hope isn’t that everything will work out exactly the way we want. Our hope is Jesus. Because of Him, we have peace with God, we stand in grace, and we can trust that God...

Jesus calls His followers “the light of the world.” But what does that actually mean, and what can keep others from seeing Jesus in our lives? In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre looks at Matthew 5 and reminds us that we don’t create the light ourselves. Jesus is the source, and our lives are meant to point others toward Him. The question isn’t how to make ourselves shine brighter, but what might...

Fear can take over when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or completely out of our control. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Psalm 46 and three reasons we don’t have to live in fear: God is our refuge, God is our strength, and God is our ever-present help in trouble. We’re reminded that God doesn’t promise a trouble-free life, but He does promise that we never face trouble alone. Wh...

What do you do when life hits a wall and nothing seems to change? In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Lamentations 3 and the honest grief of someone who feels broken, bitter, and hopeless. Yet in the middle of the pain, he chooses to remember what is true about God. When you can’t change your circumstances, you can still choose what you call to mind: God loves me. God cares for me. God i...

What do you do when you don’t know what’s next? In the first message of our Bookmarks series, Pastor Phil looks at Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it means to trust God when the path ahead isn’t clear. We often want God to show us the whole plan, but He may simply be asking us to take the next step. As we learn to trust, surrender, submit, and obey, we discover that God’s direction is often found while wa...

Pastor Ken looks at Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 and asks an important question: How do you know if you’re actually a Christian? Jesus shows us that following Him is about more than simply calling Him Lord. It means wanting Jesus as King and trusting Him with what He has given us. Our time, talents, resources, and opportunities are meant to be put to work for His Kingdom. 🙌 Connect...

Comparison can seem harmless, but it can slowly convince us that we’re better than we actually are. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18 and the danger of spiritual pride.  Jesus reminds us that our standing before God isn’t based on how we compare to someone else or how good we can make ourselves look. We all need the same g...

In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre looks at Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and what it teaches us about prayer. When we’ve prayed about something for a long time and nothing seems to change, it’s easy to quietly stop asking. But Jesus invites us to keep praying, not because God needs to be worn down, but because He is a Father who hears us, knows what we need, and can be trusted while we...

Jesus told a story about a wealthy man who had everything he needed, but still wanted more. His problem wasn’t having wealth. It was believing that everything he had was his to keep. In this message, Pastor Paul Malott looks at the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12 and what it means to trust that God is in control, recognize that everything belongs to Him, and live generously with what we’ve bee...

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus invites us to become the kind of people who show mercy to whoever is in front of us.  In this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores one of Jesus’ most well-known parables and reminds us that the compassion we’ve received from Jesus is meant to become the compassion we give to others. 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/...

When shame keeps you from God, it can feel impossible to believe that He still wants you.  In this message, Pastor Matt Baker looks at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and reminds us that God’s grace is always greater than our failures. Whether you’re carrying guilt, struggling to forgive yourself, or wondering if you can come back to God, this message points to the Father who never stops waiting w...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things Jesus asks us to do. When someone has deeply hurt us, letting go can feel impossible. But what if forgiveness isn’t about pretending it never happened, but about finding freedom for your own heart? In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and reminds us that we’ve been forgiven more than we could ever repay. As we...

Some things seem valuable until you discover something worth far more. In this message, Pastor Phil explores two short parables from Matthew 13 where Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to hidden treasure and a priceless pearl.  Whether you’ve been searching for meaning your whole life or unexpectedly found yourself asking deeper questions, this message reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about...

This week, Pastor Josh Moore begins our new series, Parables, by looking at one of Jesus’ most well-known stories: The Sower and the Seed. Jesus shows us that the seed is good, but the condition of the soil matters. In the same way, God’s Word is still being planted in our lives, but the question is whether our hearts are hard, shallow, distracted, or ready to receive what He wants to grow in us....

It’s possible to look ready on the outside and still be unprepared on the inside. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 and reminds us that faith is more than showing up, knowing the words, or being close to church. Jesus invites us to be ready for His return by knowing Him personally, persevering in the waiting, and choosing daily to follow Him...

We all want our lives to matter. But when everything is said and done, what kind of impact will we leave behind? In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Phil looks at four legacies that stand the test of time: faith, prayer, blessing, and grace. Whether you’re a parent or not, this message reminds us that the greatest influence we have isn’t what we achieve, but who we become and how we impact others...

In this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 and the lesson of the fig tree. While many people focus on predicting when Jesus will return, Jesus calls us to something different: living ready today. As we look at His words, we’re reminded that faith isn’t about fear or speculation. It’s about staying awake spiritually, trusting Jesus, and making the most of the time we...

What is Jesus actually coming back for? In this message, Pastor Ken walks through Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 and reminds us that His return is not meant to create fear, but hope. As we wait, we’re invited to live with anticipation, stay faithful, and remember that Jesus is coming back for His people. Send us Fan Mail 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Fo...