Hope Church Sunday Message

This Sunday we kicked off our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting with a call to stir up a deeper hunger and thirst for God. This message reminds us that fasting is not about what we’re giving up, but about who we are pursuing. As we set ourselves apart in this season, we are choosing to make space for God to move, speak, and work in our lives in fresh ways. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

In a world full of temporary returns, Scripture points us to the one investment that never fails. God has invited us into a living hope through Jesus Christ, a hope anchored in Him and the promise of eternal life. When we place our hope fully in Him, we are promised a return that lasts forever. Jesus is worth everything, and He alone is worthy of our hope. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, M...

There is hope for the hopeless, and His name is Jesus. Isaiah 9:2–6 points us to the promised Savior who brings light into the darkness. As the greatest gift we have ever been given, Jesus offers a hope that remains steady in every season. This sermon explores what it means to live with confidence in God, no matter what we are facing. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

The Christmas story is bigger than we often imagine and closer than we realize. In this message, we explore how the God who created the universe chose to step into our world because of His great love for us. Through the birth of Jesus, we see God making a way to dwell with humanity and personally engage our lives. The story of Mary reminds us that God guides ordinary people into extraordinary mome...

Nothing is impossible with God. In this message, we are invited to trust what God has spoken and to rest in his timing. Our hope is not in outcomes but in the Lord himself. Waiting is not punishment. It is often preparation. Throughout Scripture, we see that the way we respond to what God says shapes our faith and draws us closer to him. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Pastor Gary continues our conversation around repentance as he guides us through how our lives transform as we live in repentance, and how God continually transforms us into His image as we walk with Him. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

This Sunday, Pastor Diego continues our conversation on repentance as he shares how beholding Jesus, the Lamb, and turning to Him in repentance changes everything. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

This Sunday we are continued our conversation around repentance and what it really looks like to turn our hearts toward Jesus. Repentance is not about fixating on our sin, it is about fixing our eyes on the One we love. When we turn from sin and turn to Him, we find the freedom, direction, and purpose our hearts long for. There is an invitation to give Him everything and to cut off anything that h...

Repentance is more than remorse. It is a turning from everything that is not the Lord and a turning to Him with our whole hearts. Scripture shows us that repentance begins with a change of mind and leads to a change of life. It is the doorway to renewal, freedom, and intimacy with God. This message invites us to return to repentance, where transformation begins and grace meets us again. Recorded a...

Faith invites us to believe, and obedience invites us to become. Through the stories of the Old Testament, we learn that belief without obedience leads to delay and wandering, but obedience is always the doorway into God’s promises. In this message, we’ll see how radical obedience moves us closer to the heart of God and how Jesus’ own obedience opened the way for us to follow Him in freedom. Recor...

Sometimes God’s “no” feels like a dead end, but as we see in Acts 16, for Paul it became the doorway to revival. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Steve shares how God’s redirection opens the way for His greater purpose. When we surrender to His voice and follow where He’s leading, we begin to see a move of God take shape. Where in your life is God saying no, not to stop you, but to steer you? Reco...

“The time is always near.” Jesus is coming, and He is already here, moving toward His people with power and love. In this message, we’re invited to see Him rightly—to recognize who He is and how He is moving among us. As we pray, “Come, Lord Jesus,” we learn to long for Him above all else and to give everything in order to gain everything. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

This Missions Sunday, we heard from our friend and missionary, Moazzam Waqas, who shared a powerful message about the privilege of following Jesus wholeheartedly. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

We’re living in a time of change, and something is stirring in our world and in the hearts of God’s people. In this message, "A Sea Change", Pastor Gary shares how the Spirit of God is moving in powerful ways, bringing clarity where there once was confusion and boldness where there once was fear. The tides are shifting, and the Lord is preparing His people for what’s ahead. Recorded at Hope Church...

What does it really mean to live as Kingdom people in a world that often walks in darkness? In Matthew 5, Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world—His standard-bearers of truth and hope. When God’s people show up and live counter to the culture around them, society is preserved, lives are changed, and the Kingdom of God is revealed. There is an invitation for us to embrace o...

The way of Jesus is the way of life, but it will cost us everything. In this Sunday's message, "The Cost of Discipleship", Pastor Diego challenges us to live a life that chooses surrender over self and obedience over comfort, just as Jesus did. When we lay down our own desires, we discover our true identity in Christ, and find the deepest comfort and a reward that cannot be lost. Recorded at Hope...

In this Sunday’s message, “It’s Harvest Time,” Pastor Josh walks us through John 4, where Jesus meets a Samaritan woman and reveals God’s heart to reach people right where they are. The life-changing power of Christ is a free gift, and He leans into our brokenness to lead us to truth. Jesus did not come to shame; He came to claim, inviting us into honesty that leads to surrender and freedom. Our r...

God’s heart beats for the harvest, both in the world and right here in our city. In Matthew 9, Jesus saw the crowds and was moved with compassion, and He calls us to carry that same heart. Compassion is more than a feeling; it leads us to action and often opens the door for the miraculous. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Will we be the ones who pray, who go, and who carry God’s...

God often answers prayers by sending people, and He’s gifted each of us to play a part in His plan. In this Sunday's message, "I Got a Guy for That", Drew Williams unpacks the story of Nehemiah and the call to lead with faith and courage. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, he shows how every believer has unique gifts and a role to play in God’s kingdom. There is an invitation to embrace...

God has placed gifts inside of you, and He’s calling you to steward them well. In this Sunday's message, "Fan Into Flame", Pastor Diego challenges us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and available to share God’s heart with those around us. The gifts are His, but He entrusts them to us, often reminding us through the relationships He places in our lives. We are priests, called to keep the fire bu...

What does it mean to be a prophetic church? This Sunday, Steve Williams shared how God is shaping us to be a people who hear His voice and reveal His heart wherever we go. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

This Sunday, Pastor Josh continued the conversation on spiritual gifts, unpacking what it means to “earnestly desire” them. We believe these gifts are still active today and vital to our mission as a church. From prophecy to serving, every gift matters and plays a unique role in strengthening the Body of Christ. Scripture calls us to pursue the gifts eagerly, not for our own recognition but for th...

Equip Night: Work as Worship Discover how your everyday work, whether in an office, classroom, home, or job site, can become an act of worship as you live out your faith and join God in His kingdom purposes. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Do you realize the spiritual gifts you’ve been given are meant to serve others? In this Sunday's message, "Given to Give: The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts", Pastor Josh unpacked 1 Corinthians 12 and helped us understand how the Holy Spirit has uniquely equipped every believer to build up the body of Christ and carry out His mission. The same Holy Spirit who empowered Jesus equips us to walk in His p...

This Sunday, in his message “Surrendered to the Father, Empowered by the Spirit,” Pastor Josh unpacks how Jesus came to be both our Savior and our example. He lived a life fully surrendered to the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit, showing us what it means to depend on God in every moment. As those who love and follow Him, we are called to live lives empowered by the Holy Spirit, marked by s...