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Join us this Sunday as we explore the haunting story of Saul's desperate search for direction, uncovering the devastating effects of hypocrisy and disobedience. We’ll reflect on the profound joy that is found in trusting when God seems silent and the danger of compromising our faith in desperate times. Grace + peace, David Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visiting our  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

When we suffer a wrong from another person, a small tear opens in the tapestry of the cosmos. The lacerate cries out for justice. An eye for an eye feels right but only opens more tears. How can fissures of injustice be mended? Every religion or ideology has some answer to this question, but unique to the Christian faith is a resource that has the power to mend moral injustices while averting furt...

For centuries the wisest thinkers, people like Plato, Aristotle, and Christian theologians, have known that envy is one of the seven deadly sins which are the root of all human misery.  They viewed envy as a kind of unassuming enemy that should be taken seriously because unchecked it can bloom into a destructive force in our lives.  In 1 Samuel 18, we find an account of what it looks like when env...

The epic battle between David and Goliath is known throughout the world, even outside both the Jewish and Christian faiths. If you had to summarize the key lessons found in this story, what would they be? Join us this Sunday as Chris Adomanis helps us to see how this very familiar passage not only shows us how the newly anointed King David is an archetype of the person and work of King Jesus but i...

Join us this Sunday as we explore the account of David's anointing and discover how God looks beyond outward appearances to see the true worth of our hearts. We'll challenge the superficial standards of success and significance that may be imposed on us, uncovering the profound truth that our real value lies in what God is doing in our hearts. Grace+peace, David Learn more about Downtown H...

What is a good way to assess one’s devotion to God? Is it difficult to make an unbiased, accurate assessment of our relationship with God? Join us this Sunday as Anush John, a member of our Teaching team, helps us examine the rise and fall of one person’s relationship with God and its effects. Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visiting our  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or f...

Disappointment starts to grow in our lives when what we thought was going to happen doesn’t. Every day we are struck with disappointments that leave us thinking, “This is not what I thought it would be.”  Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes and impacts everyone. If we're not careful, disappointment can grow into a disorienting, debilitating force in our lives.  Join us this Sunday as...

Join us this Sunday as we journey through 1 Samuel 4-7, where we'll witness the unexpected rise of God's power in the midst of defeat and despair. We'll discover how God's presence remains constant, even when human efforts seem to fail. Amidst the triumphs and failures we often face, we'll be reminded that God's power stands above it all, offering hope in every situation. G...

Why do we so enjoy a serene landscape?  As creatures with peace woven into our created fabric, we love things to be smooth and avoid conflict at all costs.  The only problem is that the effects of sin are such that conflict infuses every human experience- it is completely unavoidable. Further, the consequences of avoiding pain only lead to more pain.  Join us this Sunday as Joey walks us through 1...

Join us this Sunday as we begin our new sermon series: Rise and Fall! The books of 1 and 2 Samuel narrate pivotal transitions in the life of God’s people, encapsulating the journey from scattered tribes to a unified kingdom. This narrative unfolds through three key movements: the rise and fall of Saul, Israel's first king; the transition from Saul to David, God’s chosen ruler; and the establis...

A big part of our vision as a church is that our lives would be so shaped by Jesus that the places we live, work, and play would be impacted by the Gospel. Jesus had a way of breaking through the cultural, economic, and religious walls that tend to cause division and polarization.  Jesus was not trying to collect a bunch of followers who would buy into an ideology or build a life that would insula...

A big part of our vision as a church is that our lives would be so shaped by Jesus that the places we live work and play would be impacted...  Jesus had a way of breaking through the cultural, economic, and religious walls that tend to cause division and polarization.  Jesus was not trying to collect a bunch of followers who would buy into an ideology or build a life that would insulate them from...

Join us this Sunday as we wrap up our sermon series on James. In his final message to the church, James emphasizes one key point: Patience. But this isn't just any patience; it's deeply rooted in something profound beyond our wildest imagination. Grace + peace, David Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visiting our  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or filling out our onli...

James starts the next section in our series "Mirror" with a question:  Why do we fight? (4.1).  His answer is both surprising and unsettling.  Join us this Sunday as Joey walks us through James 4.1-10 to discover the source of our strife and the grace God gives to become a people who live at peace with one another.  Grace + peace Downtown Hope Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connect...

There’s something every war, conflict, argument, fight, breakup, and downfall of entire nations has in common.  They all started with something someone said, posted or commented. We’re living in an age of clickbait, comment wars, and increasing outrage; all driven by a war of words.  Words are at the center of every relationship and everything we do. They have the power to make or break us and the...

In Chapter 2 of James, Jesus' half-brother pens one of the most evocative statements in the New Testament- that faith without works has no life in it- is effectively dead. Join us this Sunday as Joey walks us through one of the most contested passages in the New Testament to discover the significant relationship between our faith and our actions. Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected...

James 1:1-18 explores the universal struggle of questioning God's goodness in adversity and learning to embrace trials as opportunities for growth and maturity. We’ll discover the importance of seeking wisdom from God and taking responsibility for our responses to temptation. Rejoice in the unchanging nature of God's goodness, providing a steadfast foundation amidst life's uncertaintie...

Join us this Sunday as we conclude our Easter Sermon Series. We'll meet two disciples on the Road to Emmaus where we will discover the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ in our daily journey. As the two disciples walked discouraged, Jesus joined them, opening their eyes to the scriptures and revealing Himself in the breaking of bread, illustrating that Christ walks with us e...

Fractures in relationships, unresolved conflict, polarizing politics, tragedies, terminal illnesses, wars, injustice, economic crises are making it harder and harder to see any glimmer of hope.  Not only are we anxious about the future, we’re growing more acutely aware of the darkness that hovers over all of creation.  This growing sense of the darkness around us has a deep impact inside us.  Is t...

“You first, but after me” is the prevailing relational ordering in the human condition- a Darwinian vision of the world at play in the milk aisle when there is one gallon left.  The week before the trial leading to his death,  Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, offering an astonishing and counterintuitive vision of relational ordering.  Join us this Palm Sunday as Joey walks us through Luke’s ac...

Relationships are vital to our well-being–they have the power to make or break us. If we’re going to make it through the complexities, challenges, and conflicts we experience in our relationships, it’s critical that we understand why they tend to fracture and how to repair them.  Galatians 5:25-26 and 6:1,14 offer us a guide for understanding the source of conflict in our relationships and how the...

Join us this Sunday as we explore the profound wisdom of Galatians 6:2, where we're reminded to "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." We’ll uncover how we can lighten our burdens and find comfort in community. Come prepared to confront your burdens and discover the strength in vulnerability. Grace + peace, David Learn more about Downtown Hope + get conne...

There are character and behavior patterns in all of us, that those closest to us suffer through, that we have not been willing to acknowledge or address.  Maybe we don't even know what they are.  These patterns, whether direct or indirect, overt or hidden, can inhibit intimacy in our relationships, kill productivity at work, hinder thriving in our homes, and for some of us, have been a signifi...

This week we turn our attention to a fascinating passage of scripture with deep Old Testament roots, Galatians 4:21-31. In this passage, Paul argues that Christians are like Abraham’s son, Isaac, born into freedom and not slavery. Join us as we clarify Paul’s argument and wrestle through what the nature of this freedom is. Grace + peace, John Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visit...

Join us this Sunday as we explore the profound promise God extends to His children, freeing us from the burden of restlessness. This passage reaffirms our identity in Christ, emphasizing that we are God's children and heirs to His promises. Let's celebrate the richness of this truth and embrace the freedom it brings. Grace + peace, David Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by vi...