Hope Church Anglican

In this sermon for the Third Sunday of Epiphany, we hear Jesus’ simple but disruptive invitation: “Follow me.”Drawing from Matthew 4:12–22 and 1 Corinthians 1:10–17, this message explores how God’s revelation always comes with a summons—calling us to leave old allegiances, loosen our grip on comfort, and walk together in the light of Christ. Following Jesus doesn’t always mean abandoning what is b...

In this episode, listen as Father Derek goes in to one of the most important questions we may ever have to ask. The question of, "Who is Jesus?" This question shapes our understanding of our faith in the deepest ways as it is at the foundation of all we believe.

What does it mean to follow Jesus? Before the first disciples ever followed Him, they were invited to see Him. In this Epiphany sermon from John 1:29–42 and Exodus 12, we linger with John the Baptist’s declaration:“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”Epiphany is not a season of self-discovery or spiritual striving—it is a season of revelation. Before Jesus asks anything o...

In this episode, join with Father Derek Roberts as he discusses a very important question at the foundation of our faith. What is the Gospel? The truth of this good news gives us hope and a firm foundation to stand on in our lives!

What does the glory of Christ actually do once it appears? In this Second Sunday of Christmas sermon, “Guided by Glory,” we reflect on Matthew 2:1–12 and the story of the Magi—outsiders drawn from far away by a light they didn’t fully understand. Their journey reminds us that God’s grace is not confined to insiders, and that encountering Christ always changes our direction. As Christmas turns towa...

In this episode, listen as Father Derek Roberts explains why understanding the basics matter before diving into the deeper questions of Christianity and the faith.

We confess that we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ—but when we look at ourselves, and when we look at the church, all we see are stains. In this Christmastide sermon, we wrestle with the dissonance between gospel reality and lived experience. Through the biblical imagery of clothing and baptism, we are reminded that Christian righteousness is not something we achieve through moral effor...

On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we stand at the threshold of Christmas—remembering not only that Christ has come, but that God has always been faithful to His promises. In this sermon, we look at two men facing impossible situations:King Ahaz, who was met by God’s mercy and refused to trust Him, and Joseph, a humble carpenter who received only a promise—and responded in faithful obedience. Through...

What do you do when following God doesn’t turn out the way you expected? On the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), the Church proclaims a surprising command: Rejoice. But our Gospel reading begins not with celebration — it begins with John the Baptist in prison, asking a question many of us have asked: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” (Matthew 11:3) In this se...

Are you tired, spiritually stuck, or longing for a fresh start? This Advent II message is for you. In this sermon, “Make Straight the Way,” Fr. Derek Roberts takes us into Matthew 3:1–12, where John the Baptist calls us not to fear, shame, or self-improvement — but to the life-changing gift of repentance. You’ll hear how:God often meets us in the wilderness moments of lifeRepentance is not condemn...

This Advent, don’t sleep through the most important invitation of your life. In this message from Hope Church Anglican in Charleston, WV, The Rev. Derek Roberts opens the Advent season with Jesus’ startling — and deeply hopeful — words from Matthew 24:29–44.Whether you’re new to faith, returning to church after a long time, exploring questions about God, or simply feeling spiritually tired… this s...

Even our best efforts can’t make us right with God. In this message from The Rev. Derek Roberts, a story from the golf course brings Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14) into focus. Discover how the Gospel humbles the proud and lifts the broken — and why the only way home is through mercy. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or you’re just beginning to expl...

When prayer feels like a fight and God seems silent, what is He really doing? In Wrestling with God, The Rev. Derek Roberts of Hope Church Anglican Charleston, WV) explores Luke 18:1-8—the parable of the persistent widow—and the ancient story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32. Through these two moments, Jesus shows us that faith is often formed in the struggle. God isn’t ignoring you; He’s...

The Gospel is for the unlikely and the left out. In this message, The Rev. Derek Roberts unpacks the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19 and shows how Jesus meets people in the borderlands — where shame, distance, and mercy collide. Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or a seasoned believer, this sermon will remind you that no one stands too far from the grace of Christ. For more information...

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Jesus tells one of His most surprising parables in Luke 16:1–13 — the parable of the dishonest manager. What does it mean to be faithful with what we’ve been given? And how do we serve God instead of money? In this sermon, The Rev. Derek Roberts unpacks Jesus’ teaching on stewardship, faithfulness, and eternal priorities. Whether you are new to church or have followed Christ for years, this messag...

Following Jesus is not a casual decision — it costs everything. In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus tells the crowds to count the cost of discipleship. He calls us to surrender our lives, our ambitions, even our closest relationships. But here’s the good news: the One who demands everything is also the One who gave everything. In this sermon, The Rev. Derek Roberts explores what it means to follow Jesus with...

At Hope Church Anglican in Charleston, WV, we are journeying through Ordinary Time — a season where we discover how the Gospel meets us in the everyday moments of life. This week’s message, “The Humble Feast” (Luke 14:1,7–14), explores how Jesus turns the world’s seating chart upside down: the proud are brought low, the humble are lifted, and those with nothing to give are welcomed with honor. Whe...

Jesus warns us that the Kingdom of God is like a door — open now, but not forever. In this sermon on Luke 13:22–30, The Rev’d Derek Roberts of Hope Church Anglican unpacks Jesus’ urgent call to enter through the narrow door, the danger of presuming we’re already in, and the promise of an unshakable Kingdom that will never fall. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning to church...

Jesus said, “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). What does it mean that the Gospel doesn’t just comfort, but consumes and purifies? In this sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary Time), The Rev. Derek Roberts explores Jesus’ words about holy fire — a fire that confronts, refines, and ultimately transforms us. Whether you are visit...

What if God’s Kingdom isn’t something you have to earn, but a gift your Father delights to give? In this sermon from Luke 12:32–40, The Rev. Derek Roberts shares how Jesus’ words —  “Fear not, little flock”  — speak to our deepest anxieties about the future, our worth, and our place in God’s plan. Whether you’re a first-time visitor exploring faith or a long-time believer in need of fresh encourag...

We live in a world that tells us two lies:  you don’t have enough  and  if you had more, you’d finally be enough.  But Jesus tells us a different story. In Luke 12:13–21, He warns us about the danger of building bigger barns while neglecting the most important treasure of all. In this sermon from Hope Church Anglican, The Rev’d Derek Roberts unpacks the parable of the rich fool and shows how the g...

In Luke 11:1–13, Jesus doesn’t give us a formula—He gives us a relationship. In this sermon, we explore how the gospel invites us to bold, joyful prayer as beloved children of God. Whether you’re new to prayer or have prayed for years, Jesus meets us with grace and teaches us to pray with confidence in the Father’s love.📖 Sermon Text: Luke 11:1–13🕊️ Big Idea: The gospel invites us to bold, joyful...

Join us here at Hope Church as Reverend Derek Roberts teaches from the Book of Luke Chapter 10.

Join us here at Hope Church as Reverend Derek Roberts teaches from the Book of Luke Chapter 10.