Hope City Church Podcast

In a world full of performance, image, and inconsistency—how do you live a life of real, lasting impact? In this week’s message, Pastor Peter teaches how the Holy Spirit produces goodness and faithfulness in us—not for show, but for substance. Discover how integrity, consistency, and spiritual formation become fruit that the world can trust.

In a world of “Buy Now” buttons, late-night scrolling, and instant gratification, how do we actually live with self-control? In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome impulse culture—not through willpower, but through surrender. Discover how to stop reacting in the flesh and start responding in the Spirit.

Ever find yourself holding onto a grudge longer than you should? Maybe it’s the coworker who undercuts you, the friend who ghosts you, or that family member who never lets things go. In this week’s message, Pastor Peter dives into what it really means to live in step with the Holy Spirit—and how we move from bitterness to freedom.  Drawing from Galatians 5, we explore how the Fruit of the Spirit—s...

This week, Hope City Church celebrated a God-sized miracle—our first-ever Kids Camp! With 89 campers, 61 volunteers, and unforgettable moments of worship, creativity, and learning, we saw students experience faith in action. In this message, we explore how kindness, serving, and forgiveness aren't just concepts—they're how we Live It Out! Discover why we believe faith is meant to be lived, not jus...

In this powerful message inspired by Inside Out 2, we explore how God designed our emotions—and how anger, when left unchecked, can damage our relationships, our health, and our spiritual growth. Learn what Scripture teaches about managing anger and responding with grace. From James 1 to Proverbs, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers us to be slow to anger and quick to love—just like God is with...

In this message from our Summer at the Movies series, Pastor Mark Cain dives into the powerful true story behind the film Jesus Revolution. Set in the cultural chaos of the 1960s, this sermon challenges the church to trade gatekeeping for grace and make space for the outcast. Through his own radical encounter with Jesus, Pastor Mark shows what happens when God’s work is bigger than our world.

In this powerful message from our Summer at the Movies series, Pastor Peter uses Top Gun: Maverick to explore how we can overcome the heartaches of the past and move forward with freedom. Learn what Jesus says about forgiveness, how to love your enemies, and how to break free from the weight of relational wounds. You don’t have to stay stuck in pain. Discover how to become a relational “ACE” by em...

Today, we kick off our new series, Built to Last, by asking one of life’s biggest questions: "What am I here for?" Pastor Peter takes us through the story of Moses in Exodus 3 to show how God uses burning bush moments to grab our attention, reveal His purpose, and set our hearts on fire for Him. Whether you feel too young, too old, or too ordinary, God has a divine calling for your life — and it s...

In this powerful second week of our Signs of Life series, Pastor Steve Cleckner brings a heartfelt and hope-filled message titled "From Broken to Being Whole." Drawing from Luke 8, Steve walks us through the stories of two people at opposite ends of the social spectrum—Jairus, a respected synagogue leader, and a nameless woman who had been suffering for 12 years. Both desperately needed healing, a...

Have you ever felt like you didn’t have enough—enough time, enough money, enough strength, or even enough faith?    In this message, Pastor Peter kicks off our Signs of Life series with a powerful look at the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000. What starts with five loaves and two fish becomes a moment of multiplication and transformation.    You’ll discover:  • How Jesus already knows your need—b...