The Hope Collective Message Podcast

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In the final week of our "Follow Me" series, Pastor Alex Gowler dives into Mark 2 to explore three vital warnings Jesus gives every follower. Are you approaching your faith through the lens of religious performance, or are you truly experiencing the presence of God? Whether you feel like you’re just "patching up" your old life or struggling with the pressure of spiritual growth...

In Week 11 of our Follow Me series, Pastor Alex Gowler dives into one of the most counter-cultural and difficult invitations of Jesus: the call to love our enemies. While the world tells us to love our neighbors and hate those who oppose us, Jesus offers a radical new way of living based on divine generosity rather than human reciprocity. This message explores how we can navigate the pain of betra...

Join us for Week 10 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Dave Mudd discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the incredible authority we have been given in Christ. In this teaching, we dive into Ephesians 6:12 to understand that our true battles aren't against the people around us, but against spiritual forces of darkness that seek to divide and destroy our lives. Learn how to recognize spir...

Join us for Week 9 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Dave Mudd delivers this week's message on the transformative power of biblical compassion. Drawing from Matthew 9:35-38, we examine how Jesus was "moved with compassion" when He saw the crowds—not with irritation or superiority, but with a visceral gut-level mercy that led to action. In a world where we often settle for simple symp...

In Week 8 of our Follow Me series with Pastor Dave Mudd we dive deep into the "Up" rhythm of Jesus' life, exploring how true transformation begins with our private intimacy with the Father. Are you living to please God, or are you caught in the trap of people-pleasing and performance? Pastor Dave challenges us to move away from duty and guilt, discovering a life of delight through da...

In this week's message from our Follow Me series, Pastor Dave Mudd explores what it truly means to live out the "In" rhythm of Jesus’ life through authentic, healthy community. Whether you are a member of our church community or a seeker looking for spiritual guidance, this message challenges us to move beyond "shallow community" and embrace the intentional, servant-hearted...

Join Pastor Dave Mudd for Week 6 of our "Follow Me" series as we explore what it truly means to live the gospel by following the prayer life of Jesus. In this transformative message, we dive deep into the primary theme of intimacy with God, learning that our public walk with Christ is only as strong as our private dependence on Him. Whether you are battling the distractions of digital no...

Join us for Week 5 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Alex Gowler describes how we can practically live out the gospel in a broken world. Drawing from the story of the paralyzed man in Luke 5, this message explores the primary theme of active faith and service. Discover how Jesus moves toward messiness rather than away from it, and learn how to balance sharing the good news with showing good works....

In Week 4 of our Follow Me series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a challenging message on the vital role of biblical community in the life of every believer. Drawing from the calling of the first disciples in Mark 1, we see that Jesus never walked alone—and neither should we. This message dives deep into the heart of discipleship, exploring how interdependence within a church family is God's desig...

In this powerful message, Pastor Alex Gowler continues our series, "Follow Me," by diving into the trials of Jesus in the wilderness. Drawing from Matthew 4, Pastor Alex explores how Jesus succeeded where humanity previously failed, offering us a "do-over" through His ultimate victory. We often view the gospel as a set of beliefs, but as we see in this message, the gospel is so...

Who defines you? In Week 2 of our series, Follow Me, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful message on the "Up" relationship—our vertical connection with the Father. Before Jesus ever performed a miracle or preached a word, God declared, "This is my beloved Son." We often struggle with performance-driven faith and negative self-talk, allowing the world to label us based on our successes or failures....

In the kickoff of our new series, "Follow Me" (Week 1), Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a challenging message on the difference between admiring Jesus and actually obeying Him. Too often, we settle for a "Bobblehead Jesus"—a comfortable version of Christ that never confronts our sin or reshapes our identity. But the real Jesus of the Gospels doesn't call us to comfort; He calls u...

In this year-end message, Pastor Dave Mudd is joined by mental health professional and Hope Collective friend Ken Gates for a transparent conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. Building on the "Living the Gospel" series, this week’s discussion dives deep into the tension between our "false self" and "true self." While culture tells us that uncovering...

In the conclusion of our Promised One series, Pastor Alex Gowler shares a powerful message for Week 4 on what it means to recognize Jesus as our Perfect King. Drawing from the life and visions of the prophet Isaiah, we explore the historical tension between earthly leadership and divine promises. Whether you are navigating a season of "deep darkness" or simply waiting for a breakthrough,...

This week, Pastor Alex dives deep into the profound theme of Jesus as our Great High Priest. We trace humanity's ancient problem—the universal separation caused by sin—and contrast it with the temporary covering offered by the Old Testament sacrificial system. Discover why Jesus’s perfect and final sacrifice secured eternal redemption for all of us. This essential spiritual guidance explains t...

In Week 2 of our Advent series, Promised One, Pastor Dave Mudd explores the profound truth of Jesus as the final and perfect Prophet. While the prophets of old brought messages from God, Jesus came as the message of God—revealing the Father's heart in a way no one else could. This message dives deep into Hebrews 1 and Deuteronomy 18 to show that Jesus doesn't just give us information; He g...

Begin your Advent season with Week 1 of our Promised One message series! Pastor Dave Mudd dives into the core mystery of Christmas: why our Rescuer, Jesus Christ, had to be both fully human and fully divine. Discover how God's ancient promises—from Genesis to Daniel—are fulfilled in the one who stepped into our broken world to rescue us. This message challenges us to surrender our self-rule an...

Join Pastor Dave Mudd for this powerful Baptism Sunday message as he dives deep into the ultimate requirement for following Jesus: Denying the False Self. This compelling message challenges the common interpretation of Matthew 16:24, revealing that "deny yourself" is not merely about giving up comfort or sin, but about identity surrender. Discover how to shift your source of life from yo...

Join Pastor Alex Gowler for Week 7 of our Timeline message series as we delve into one of the Old Testament's most profound prophecies: the Valley of Dry Bones from the book of Ezekiel. This powerful message, "TIMELINE | Week 7," confronts the challenging "bad news" of sin and judgment—the 400 years of Israel's failure—to reveal the glorious necessity of the "good...

In Week 6 of our Timeline series, HopeCo friend Jeremy Pettitt challenges us with the profound and uncomfortable truth of God's Mercy and Love for Enemies: Overcoming Human Judgment. Drawing from the story of Jonah, the prophet who famously ran in the opposite direction, Jeremy explores what happens when our own desire for judgment clashes with God's compassionate nature. This powerful mes...

In Week 5 of our Timeline message series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the destructive nature of pride and the vital importance of submission to God’s will for every believer. Using the compelling and sobering story of King Hezekiah from 2 Kings 20, Pastor Dave shows us how even a great triumph can become a test that leads to spiritual downfall. Hezekiah received a miracle, yet chose to glorif...

What does it truly mean to have a King? In Week 4 of our Timeline message series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the heart of the Davidic Covenant from 2 Samuel 7. This message, focused on the theme of Allegiance and Kingship, challenges us to ask: Is Jesus merely your Savior, or is He the Lord and King of your life? Discover how King David’s glorious but broken story ultimately points to the tr...

In Week 3 of our Timeline series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a compelling message on God's presence and our priestly calling. Drawing from the life of Moses (Exodus 33:11-22), Pastor Dave shows why Moses insisted, "If your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.” This message highlights the journey from the Tabernacle in the wilderness to the full restoration of God&#39...