Hope City Church

Discover how to approach your work with purpose and faith. Pastor Phil explores biblical principles on work, showing how God designed it as an act of worship. Learn to see your job as a calling, not just a paycheck, and gain a renewed sense of mission and meaning in your career. Join the conversation with Pastor Ken in our new podcast Faith For Real Life as he digs into into what professional heal...

Pastor Phil dives into the Bible’s practical advice on financial health. Learn how to steward what God has entrusted to you through giving, self-control, sacrifice, and planning. Discover why godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6-7) and how trusting God with your resources leads to freedom and peace. Start your year with financial wisdom and a fresh perspective on God’s provision...

Pastor Paul Drader (Terwillegar Campus Pastor) leads us through an audio prayer experience for our week of prayer.  Send us Fan Mail 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Giving - hopecity.ca/give Follow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEG Visit our Website: hopecity.ca Follow us on TikTok: @HopeCityYEG Find other ways to listen...

In this message, Pastor Phil opens 2025 with a focus on spiritual health, unpacking the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:5-13. Discover seven practical ways to strengthen your prayer life and experience the transformation Jesus promises through prayer. Join the conversation with Pastor Ken in our new podcast Faith For Real Life as he digs into into how spiritual health can look and work.  Send us Fan...

Discover what it means to live a life where faith is more than words—it’s action rooted in obedience and courage. Imagine what God could do through you when you trust Him fully.  In this powerful message, Pastor Matt takes us to 1 Samuel 14 to explore the “bookends” of faith. Learn how Jonathan’s bold trust in God led to action, and how God’s power was displayed in incredible ways.    🙌 Connect w...

Learn how to prepare your heart this Advent season to experience the fullness of joy in Christ.  This week, Pastor Ken shares the message of joy from Luke 2:1-11. The angels’ announcement to the shepherds was good news of great joy for all people. Discover how the birth of Jesus turns fear into joy and why true joy is found in the presence of God. Challenge of the Week: Each day, take a moment to...

Learn how to anchor your heart and mind in God’s unshakable promises and lay down the tension stealing your peace.  In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Phil explores the gift of peace Jesus offers. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6-7 and John 14:27, he shares how true peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances but in the Prince of Peace Himself. Challenge of the Week: Identify one area in your life where...

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? This week's podcast marks the beginning of our Advent series, where Pastor Phil delves into the profound impact of hope. Learn how hope, firmly anchored in God's promises, can sustain and motivate you through trials. With insights from the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the teachings of Paul, this message will inspire you to embrace a hope...

Discover what it means to “fish for people” and how God can work through you to bring others into His grace. Through practical steps and inspiring stories, Pastor Ken challenges us to live out and talk up our faith. In this final message of our “Follow Me” series, Pastor Ken dives into Mark 1:1-18, exploring the heart of the Gospel and the call to follow Jesus by sharing the Good News.  🏆 Weekly...

Discover why following Jesus requires being completely conquered by His love and leadership and how this decision impacts every area of our lives. This week, we begin our series “Follow Me,” exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus. Pastor Ken dives into Matthew 16:13-26, unpacking Jesus’ radical call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him wholeheartedly.   🏆 Challenge for the...

Discover how to develop a life of prayer that brings peace, healing, and a closer relationship with God. In this episode, Pastor Matt explores James 5:13-18, emphasizing the power of prayer in every season of life. Learn how to build a faith that turns to God as a first response, not a last resort, and discover the peace and healing that come from a life rooted in prayer. 🏆 Challenge for the Week...

In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 5:7-11, teaching us how patience and trust in God help us endure life’s challenges. With a personal addition from Pastor Graham, we’re reminded that God is present with us in every trial. Learn how to build resilience and strengthen your faith during difficult times. 📖 Scripture References:  • James 5:7-11  • John 14:2-3  • Romans 8:28  • Hebrews 12:1-2...

Pastor Ken dives into James 4:13-17, urging us to submit our plans to God and embrace humility as we navigate life’s uncertainties. Learn how to align your decisions with God’s will and avoid the pitfalls of arrogant planning. Scriptures: James 4:13-17 Matthew 6:34 Psalm 144:3-4 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Galatians 5:25 Matthew 26:39 Show Notes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/292661/episodes/16000067 Send us...

Conflict is unavoidable, but through James 4 , Pastor Phil Kniesel reveals how faith can transform our response to it. This episode explores the roots of conflict, from selfish motives to worldly influences, and shows how God’s grace is the key to lasting peace. Tune in to learn practical ways to deal with anger and conflict biblically, and how submission, worship, and humility can reshape our rel...

Join Pastor Phil Kniesel for this inspiring Thanksgiving message, where he shares four reasons why thankfulness is a powerful spiritual discipline. Through practical examples and powerful scripture, Pastor Phil encourages us to let gratitude shape our perspective, guard us against sin, and recognize God’s control. Choose gratitude today! 📖 Scripture References:  Ephesians 5:15-20  1 Thessalonians...

Description: In this episode, we dive into James 3:13-18, where we learn about two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. Discover practical ways to live wisely by aligning your life with God's design, and learn how humility, peace, and integrity can guide you to make better decisions. Follow along as we explore how to live the life God intended. 📖 Scripture Refe...

In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 3:1-12 to show the profound effect our words have on our lives. Learn how what we say reveals our spiritual maturity and the state of our hearts. Discover practical steps to align your speech with God’s purpose and live out a faith that impacts others. 📖 Scripture References:  James 3:1-12  Luke 6:45  Psalm 19:14 🙏 Prayer Requests: If you need prayer, p...

In this episode, Pastor Phil unpacks James 2:14-26 to show how true faith naturally results in action. Explore how a vibrant faith doesn’t just stay in your mind but impacts your choices and your lifestyle. Learn how to live out a faith that transforms everything. 📖 Scripture References: James 2:14-26 Ephesians 2:8-9 Matthew 7:16-17 🙏 Prayer Requests: If you need prayer, please reach out. We’re...

In this episode, Pastor Phil tackles the topic of favoritism and how it contradicts our faith in Jesus. We explore James 2:1-13 to learn what it means to treat everyone equally and extend mercy, just as God does. Discover practical ways to break down favoritism in your daily life and reflect the heart of Christ. 📖 Scripture References:  • James 2:1-13  • Romans 2:10-11  • Matthew 22:37-40 🙏 Pray...

In this episode, Pastor Phil takes us through James 1:19-21, showing us how faith impacts our response to anger. Learn practical ways to deal with anger in a way that aligns with God’s will, and discover how real faith isn’t just about what you believe but how you live. 📖 Scripture References:  • James 1:19-21  • Ephesians 4:26-27  • Proverbs 29:11 🙏 Prayer Requests: If you need prayer, please l...

Join us this week as Pastor Ken explores what it means to have a faith that truly perseveres through life’s challenges. In the first message of our “Faith for Real Life” series, we dive into the Book of James to discover how our faith can remain steadfast, not just in theory but in the everyday realities we face. 📖 Scripture References:  • James 1:2-8  • Hebrews 12:1-2 🔔 Subscribe for more teach...

Join us this week as Pastor Paul Drader explores the true meaning of worship. Worship isn’t just about singing songs at church—it’s about living a life of obedience, surrender, and devotion to God in response to who He is.  Discover how worship can transform every aspect of your life as we dive into the biblical foundations of worship, the importance of keeping God first, and how to live out true...

Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of confession. Discover how confessing our sins allows us to reconnect with God, receive His grace, and live in true freedom. Learn practical steps to incorporate confession into your daily life and experience the joy and peace that come with it. 📖 Scripture References: Psalm 32:1-5 Luke 7:41-48 2 Corinthians 5:21...

Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, we explore the spiritual discipline of service. Discover how true greatness is found in serving others, and learn practical ways to incorporate service into your daily life, reflecting Jesus’ example of humility and love. New? - https://hopecity.ca/new  Stay Connected - https://hopecity.ca/weekly  Following Jesus – https://hopecity.ca/life  Giving - h...

Welcome back to our Rhythms series! This week, Pastor Ken McIntyre delves into the spiritual discipline of solitude. Discover how solitude, distinct from isolation, helps us connect deeply with God and find peace in His presence. Learn practical ways to incorporate this powerful practice into your daily life and experience the freedom that comes with it. New? - https://hopecity.ca/new  Stay Connec...