Hope Fellowship Teaching Podcast

In week three of our Jesus Centered series, Pastor Eric Sebastian shares a powerful message on what it means to become more like Jesus. Transformation isn’t about learning a few spiritual “tricks”-  it’s about being formed by God’s Spirit from the inside out. Through 2 Corinthians 3:18, we’re reminded that God has a plan, a process, and a purpose for our transformation — to reflect His glory in ev...

Worship isn’t just something we do - it’s who we are. In this message, guest speaker Mike Foster unpacks what it means to live a life centered on Jesus. Discover how worship is built into our design, how true worship begins with surrender, and how choosing Jesus is an act of rebellion against the false idols of our world.

In this opening message of our new series, "Jesus Centered", Pastor Zach Wright reminds us that what we need most isn’t something new or flashy - it’s Jesus. When we center our lives on Him daily, He transforms our hearts, our homes, and our church. Join us as we look at 1 Corinthians 2 and discover what it truly means to follow Jesus in simple, ordinary, and powerful ways.

In the final week of our "Base Camp" series, Pastor Zach Wright reminds us what it means to press on in our spiritual journey. We explore how to leave the past behind, stay faithful in daily habits, and keep moving toward the eternal prize God has promised.

Join us as we finish our summer series "The Bible for Regular People." Throughout the series, we have explored all of the aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, reminding us that these virtues are the outcome of our submission to God’s Spirit within us.

Join us for another week of diving into the Fruit of the Spirit! In this message, Lead Care & Support Pastor Broc Jahnke discusses faithfulness and provides practical ways we can remind ourselves of God's enduring faithfulness.

Join us as we continue diving into the Fruit of the Spirit! This week, we are exploring gentleness. When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us, it produces gentleness in our hearts that enables us to have a positive influence for His Kingdom.

This past weekend, we continued our series that focuses on the Fruit of the Spirit, and looked at how the Holy Spirit can produce an indescribable peace in our lives that will sustain us through the inevitable challenges we will face in this world.

Join us as we start our summer series, The Bible for Ordinary People, where we will explore all the characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Eric dives into the importance of abiding in God's love.

Join us as we finish our series Extra Ordinary. In this message, Pastor Mary speaks on the importance of being empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a witness for Jesus.

Join us as we continue the series I Shall Not Want. In this message, Pastor Zach Wright reminds us how Jesus walks with us in our pain and has power over death.

Often in life, it can feel as though God cannot see what you're going through, and even if He did, He wouldn't like what He would find. In this message, we learn that this is far from the truth. Join us as we reflect on Jesus meeting with the woman at the well.

In the second week of our series "Family Matters," Elyse Mahan joined us to explore the story of Jacob and Esau. Elyse emphasized that while your past may not be your fault, your freedom is your responsibility. We highlighted the importance of releasing resentment, choosing forgiveness, and embracing God’s grace to walk in true freedom. As we learn to break free from the chains of the past, we can...

During the second week in our Series "Ekklesia," we talked about the importance of community and fellowship, drawing inspiration from the early church as depicted in Acts 2:42-47. We were encouraged to engage in community through participation in group activities, shared interests, and dedicated prayer, mirroring the early church's devotion to teachings, mutual support, and joyful generosity. When...

To wrap up our Upside Down series, Pastor Zach explores the concept of "strength in weakness" through the apostle Paul's writings, arguing that acknowledging and surrendering our weaknesses to God can lead to true strength. He shares his personal story, emphasizing that admitting we are not enough allows God's power to work through us, which is a key principle of the "upside-down" kingdom of God.

In this message, Pastor Eric emphasizes that true happiness comes from recognizing our spiritual poverty and complete dependence on God, not from our circumstances or possessions. We are encouraged to embrace our need for God daily and to put Jesus' teachings into practice, as this is the foundation for experiencing the abundant life He offers.

This message focuses on embracing and applying the teachings from the Book of Colossians by responding intentionally through four key areas: prayer, lifestyle, words, and community. Pastor Zach encourages us to integrate these responses by being people of prayer, living wisely, speaking with grace, and participating in community, ultimately allowing the Holy Spirit to guide actions and deepen our...

In this message, our Online Campus Pastor, Mary Solis, focuses on the importance of deep relationships with others as part of our faith journey. She explains that God not only commands us to love others, but also designed us for meaningful relationships and has a purpose for us in connecting deeply with people. She encourages listeners to open up their lives to God first and then gradually to othe...

In this message, Pastor Eric encourages us to move into a deeper, more committed relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes that following Jesus is for everyone and requires intentionality, particularly in spending regular time alone with God. The reward for following Jesus deeply is Jesus himself and the abundant life He offers, beyond just belief to a transformed way of living.

This message focuses on the ninth commandment and expands on the importance of using words to build others up rather than tear them down. Pastor Broc shares some of his personal struggles and outlines his steps to improve, including seeking counseling, dealing with root issues, finding a supportive community, and creating space for God to work on his soul. The sermon reminds us that uplifting spee...

This message unpacks the seventh commandment: "You must not commit adultery." We explore Jesus' teachings on faithfulness and purity of heart, emphasizing that unfaithfulness starts in the heart and that God's design for relationships is greater than our desires. Pastor Eric stresses the importance of fleeing temptation and pursuing righteousness while highlighting Christ's constant faithfulness t...

In this message, Pastor Zach walks us through the Third Commandment, "Do not take the Lord's name in vain," emphasizing that it means more than just avoiding profanity. It calls Christians to bear God's name well by living in a way that glorifies and represents Him to others. He further explains that bearing God's name involves living an "unusual" life of love, integrity, justice, and holiness tha...

In this message, we unpack the Second Commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol." Pastor Robert emphasizes that this commandment is about more than just physical idols. He highlights that idolatry can also present itself in other ways - getting impatient with God's process, making good things required rather than following God's guidance, and adding man-made rules or requirements to th...

In this message, we seek the answer to whether Jesus was Lord or a liar. Jesus taught with great authority and wisdom that amazed people. The sermon argues that we should not just trust Jesus for our eternal destiny but also accept his teachings and make him the Lord and guide over how we live our daily lives. It presents evidence for why Jesus can be trusted, including his miraculous deeds, and b...

This message focuses on Jesus as a teacher, specifically addressing his teachings on greed. The main text we covered was from Luke 12, where Jesus warns against greed and calls his followers to prioritize God's kingdom over accumulating possessions. The message highlighted three symptoms of greed and encouraged us to seek God's kingdom first and practice generosity. We learned that true security a...