Hope City Church

Graham talks about the suffering church of Smyrna in Revelation 1:8-11. God brings something positive out of pain.

Gareth talks about the greasy grace in the church of Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-17. God's presence is always with us through the Holy Spirit which is what the golden lamp stands represent.

Graham talks about the Ephesian church in Revelation.

David talks about Mary and Joseph in Matthew 1:8-end being faithful in the midst of uncertainty. Which is also relates to how we act as followers of Christ, in the midst of trials. God is testing our faith.

Looking at the story of the Nativity we consider the glory of God coming to earth in the person of Jesus Christ.

In this passage the wise men from the east are contrasted with the chief priests and the scribes. Both groups were well educated, both groups were very knowledgeable, but what made the wise men wise?

God's first words after the fall were "where are you?" He is a God who seeks His people - no matter how much of a mess they have gotten into. God is still asking that question of humanity today - where are you? 1 Cor 15:21-22 gives us a very clear answer to that question - you are either in Adam or in Christ.

David Smyrell shares on Christ's eternal victory in the resurrection and what that ought to mean for the Church.

We look at Paul's plea to the Corinthians to return to the gospel. We consider the Bible's answer to spiritual stagnation; returning to the message of the gospel.

THE EMPTY TOMB // Mark 16:1-8 - Graham Phillips by Hope City Church

In this passage of scripture we see a courageous faith exhibited by people who we might least expect to poses it. Looking at the example of Jesus's women followers and Joseph of Arimathea we ask; what does courageous faith really look like?

Mark chapter 15 and 16 cover the greatest event in all of history, but why was it that so many who were there to witness these events first-hand missed their significance?

As we re-join our sermon series through Mark’s gospel at the fifteenth chapter, Darren Banks asks whether Barabbas is in fact a picture of us and what Christ has done for us.

As we close out our preaching series on our church vision statement we consider what it is to be custodians of God's work at Hope City Church. Looking at Proverbs 3:9-10 Revd Graham unpacks the subject of giving and explores God's promises to those who partner financially with His work.

In week 5 of unpacking our 24/25 church vision statement we look at 1 Peter 4:10-11 and the subject of using our spiritual gifts.

Perpetual youth sounds an attractive proposition! But what would happen if no one ever grew up? We examine the impacts of immaturity on the church.

Focussing on the first point of our vision statement we look at what it means for new believers to be added to the church, and what kind of culture we ought to find in the church of Christ.

Focussing on the first point of our new 24/25 church vision; that we would see a growing number of people saved, Graham preaches from Luke 5:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 - how do we become more effective fishermen for Christ?

We explore what kind of Church Jesus is building and how that ought to impact the local church.

Darren Banks preaches from Psalm 8 - on the glory of God in creation and of His great love and concern for mankind.

David’s prayer in Psalm 6 includes three prayers that every Christian needs in their arsenal; we pray with David at one of his lowest moments.

Focussing on Psalm 5 we consider 7 principles of David’s prayer life.

David prays passionately for deliverance from his enemies in Psalm 4. What might we learn about the principles of prayer from his example?

David wrote Psalm 3 while on the run from his own son, Absalom. How did David handle deep betrayal? We find out.

Over summer we are taking a deep dive into the book of Psalms, beginning with Psalm 2. Why do the nations rage? Why are they so hostile towards Yahweh and His anointed? We see what the scriptures have to say.