Hope Church Guildford

Chris continues our series in Isaiah by taking us through chapters 2, 3 and the very beginning of 4. We look at the 'present' shame and corruption of Judah, which relates to our current time, and compare it to the promised glory and peace of the future God promises to all. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hell...

Chris begins our new series in the book of Isaiah with an overview of the historical and biblical context of the book, before diving into chapter 1. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD In...

During this Sunday morning service we heard testimonies from a number of our Church family. Through these stories we can learn from, and be encouraged by, how God has been working in the individual lives of our Church and take lessons and encouragements into this new year. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hell...

We are privileged to have Stewart Lake as our guest speaker. Stewart works for Compassion, a Christian charity passionate about empowering all children to overcome the obstacles poverty puts in their way. This Sunday will be a morning to celebrate the work of Compassion across the world, the difference that hope church is making with partnering with them and it will also be a chance, for those who...

Chris brings our series in Colossians to a close with a short summary of the whole series, and then by preaching from the last few verses of the book. In this passage Paul ends his letter by addressing the specific people the letter is addressed to and signing it off. Chris goes over all the people that are named in the passage, and teaches us what we can learn form it about church community and c...

Tim Blaber, From Hope Winchester, joins us to preach from Acts Chapter 21 about Gospel friendship and how community is an intrinsic part of our faith and Church. He also relates this to the special offering that we took during the service towards the work of Commission in planting churches all over the world. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford...

Malcolm continues our series in Colossians by preaching from Colossians Chapter 4. In this passage Paul gives pointers to the Colossians about how prayer and our tongue (your speech and language) are powerful parts of our lives that can be a real outward reflection of our heart posture. Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a letter s...

Chris continues our series in Colossians by preaching from chapter 3 and the first verse of chapter 4. In this short passage of his letter to the Colossians, Paul addresses the roles of a husband and wife in marriage, father's responsibilities to their children and slaves attitudes towards their masters and work (which Chris equates to our modern lives). Seminar referenced by Chris during the serm...

Maddie Finishes off our Hope Works series from the summer telling us about the University of Surrey Christian Union and what we can learn about evangelism, outreach and sharing Jesus through how we live our lives. Our Hope Works series will be exploring in turn each of the 8 organisations that Hope Church supports as part of its call to serve the wider community. If you would like to know more abo...

Stuart continues our series in Colossians by preaching from chapter 3. In this part of the letter Paul talks about how through our new lives in Christ we can put to death our old ways and clothe ourselves with Godly virtues. Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a letter sent whilst he was in prison. Paul wrote this letter to encourag...

Malcolm continues our series in Colossians starting off with an overview of the main sections of Colossians to give us an understanding of the letter. He then goes over Paul's warnings to the Church regarding spiritual warfare, legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a letter sent whilst he was in pri...

Chris Continues our series in Colossians, starting with a brief explanation of our vision as a Church and our place in the wider Commission movement. In Colossians chapter 2 Chris talks about how once we know and have a relationship with Jesus we can find fullness of life, and what that can look like for us. Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church i...

Dan continues out series in Colossians, looking at the end of chapter 1 and beginning of chapter 2. He talks about how Paul rejoices in his suffering and his commission from God, strenuously contends for the Colossians and gladly accepts his suffering for the cause of building up others. He also explores the importance of community, and being 'knit together', in the church and how sacrificing for...

Stuart continues our series in Colossians with a passage from chapter 1, discussing Jesus' identity as God and why this means He should be number one in our lives. Stuart then leads us towards the baptism portion of the morning with an explanation of baptism and it's significance for Christians. The testimonies and baptisms themselves will soon be viewable by those involved and Church members. Our...

Chris continues our series in Colossians by talking about the power of prayer and how Paul can teach us about three key aspects of prayer: how to pray, what to pray and why we pray. Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a letter sent whilst he was in prison. Paul wrote this letter to encourage them and also address the issues that Epa...

Malcolm kicks off our series in Colossians with a passage from chapter 1 where Paul introduces the letter and demonstrates just how thankful he is despite being imprisoned. In this we are challenged to live our lives "overflowing with thankfulness". Our 'Colossians: Christ in You' series will be going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, a letter sent whilst he was in prison. Paul wrot...

Rich tells us about the work of Compassion, a Christian charity that works to release children from poverty all over the world, and covers a selection of bible passages that highlight just how important caring for the poor and the young is to God. Our Hope Works series will be exploring in turn each of the 8 organisations that Hope Church supports as part of its call to serve the wider community....

Malcolm takes us through Hope Church's place in the Commission group of churches, tells us about the history of Commission and the wider New Frontiers movement and how these groups were founded and are now rooted in God's word. Our Hope Works series will be exploring in turn each of the 8 organisations that Hope Church supports as part of its call to serve the wider community. If you would like to...

Stuart introduces us to the work of True Freedom Trust, a charity that offers pastoral support and biblical teaching on same-sex attractions, and Ansunel shares a bit of her personal experience and the importance of good friends. The Video that is shown during the sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/LW5MRVGokTQ?si=KsGwF19D3h8kGXQM Our Hope Works series will be exploring in turn each of the...

Patrick, Tarryn and a few helpers walk us through the next organisation in our Hope Works Series, Urban Saints Guildford. They tell us a bit about how it started, their mission to serve the youth of Guildford, their Biblical reason for this mission and how Hope Church can be helping with their work. The Video that is shown during the sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/LW5MRVGokTQ?si=KsGwF1...

Geoff Andrews continues our Hope Works Series by telling us about The North Guildford Foodbank. He takes us through a bit of info and context about poverty and hunger around the world and in the UK, before taking us into scripture and exploring what The Bible and Jesus has to say about our relationship with poverty. The Video that is shown during the sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/LW5M...

Phil Sutherland, from New Life Church Dorking, kicks off our new Hope Works Series by teaching from James chapter 2 and telling us about the Christians Against Poverty charity. Our Hope Works series will be exploring in turn each of the 8 organisations that Hope Church supports as part of its call to serve the wider community. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at H...

Malcolm explores John chapter 21, and the story of Peter's arc from disciple, to denier, to restored and recommissioned Christian. John is an incredible book, written by the disciple. It has incredible truths and statements that Jesus made about himself. It all reveals his glory and power, that you may believe and have life in his name. John writing regarding of the purpose of this books says “Jes...

Segun Oladokun, from The King's Church Epsom, joins us as a guest speaker to teach, from John chapter 20, about the empty tomb of Jesus. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - in...

Joe Leach, from Grace Church in Chichester, joins us as a guest speaker to teach, from John chapter 18, about the trial of Jesus . If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagra...