Hope City Community Church Podcast

Welcome to Week 7 of our Exodus series as Elder Dayne Tosi explores what it truly means to find Freedom From Idolatry. Idolatry is more than the worship of carved images. It's anything that takes God's rightful place in our hearts. Whether it's success, relationships, possessions, approval, comfort, or even a distorted view of who Jesus is, anything we trust more than God can become an idol. In th...

Welcome to Week 6 of our Exodus series as we explore a struggle that affects all of us at one time or another: comparison. In Freedom From Comparison, we examine the story of Miriam and Aaron and discover how comparison can quietly steal our joy, distort our perspective, and distract us from God's purpose for our lives. When we become focused on what God is doing for others, it's easy to lose sigh...

Welcome to Week 5 of our Exodus series as Pastor Josh shares a message titled Freedom From Bondage. Bondage doesn't always look like chains. Sometimes it appears as fear, addiction, shame, unhealthy relationships, destructive habits, or thought patterns that keep us from experiencing the life God intended for us. In this message, we discover that while God can bring us out of bondage in a moment,...

Welcome to Week 4 of our Exodus series as Pastor Josh explores a struggle many believers know all too well—feeling close to God one moment and condemned the next. Looking at the life of Moses, this message reveals how shame, failure, and self-condemnation can keep us running from God's purpose and doubting His calling on our lives. While our flesh constantly reminds us of our mistakes, God's Word...

Welcome to Week 3 of our Exodus series as Elder Troy Peaden shares a message titled Freedom for the Future. Whether you feel excited about what lies ahead or anxious about the unknown, God's Word reminds us that He is already there. The future is never uncertain to Him, and we can walk forward with confidence knowing that His presence goes before us. In this message, we explore how our posture tow...

In Week 2 of our EXODUS series, Pastor Kenny explores what it means to experience freedom from the past. Drawing from Exodus 14:10-16, we find the children of Israel standing between what God had delivered them from and the promise He was leading them toward. When fear and uncertainty caused them to look back, God gave a simple but powerful instruction: move forward. This message reminds us that w...

In Week 1 of our EXODUS series, Pastor Josh explores what it means to experience freedom from doubt through the life of Moses. Even one of the greatest leaders in Scripture wrestled with questions many of us still ask today: “Who am I?” “Who are You, God?” and “What if I fail?” This encouraging message reminds us that doubt may visit every believer, but it doesn’t have to define us. God is not int...

Welcome to Week 2 of our Margins series as we explore The Mindset of Margin — learning the difference between what we’re carrying and what God actually designed us to carry. Through the story of Mary and Martha, this message reveals how many of our greatest struggles are not physical, but mental and spiritual. In a world filled with pressure, distractions, and constant demands for our attention, G...

This week, Pastor Kenny brings a powerful standalone message centered on trusting God through every season of life. Drawing from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, this message reminds us that even in the middle of trials, God is present and faithful. When these men refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar, they were thrown into the fire—but the flames did not destroy...

Welcome to Week One of our Margins series. What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for is waiting on the space you haven’t created yet? In this message, we explore the power of margin and why God often chooses to move in the areas where we intentionally make room for Him. Through biblical insight and practical application, you’ll be encouraged to release what’s unnecessary, reorder your prior...

In this special finale to Signs of the Times, Pastor Josh answers questions submitted throughout the series about biblical prophecy, the end times, and the return of Christ.

Current events continue to point us back to the truth of God’s Word. In Ezekiel chapter 38, written nearly 2,600 years ago, the Bible describes a conflict that many believe could be unfolding before our eyes today. In Week Two of our Signs of the Times series, we take a closer look at Ezekiel’s prophecy and how it may connect to what we are seeing in the world around us. As we walk through Scriptu...

The Bible speaks prophetically about a time known as the end of days. While no one knows the exact day or hour, Scripture makes it clear that we can discern the season. In this first week of our Signs of the Times series, we take a thoughtful look at current events and how they may align with what the Bible describes as the last days. Together, we explore the hope and promise found in Scripture, i...

The story of Scripture spans thousands of years from the fall in the garden to the victory of the empty grave. In this Easter Sunday message, Graves to Gardens, we explore the power of the resurrection and what it means for your life today. Discover how Jesus transforms what was lost through sin into new life, hope, and freedom through His resurrection. Our prayer is that this message encourages y...

God is a God of patterns and processes, and He desires for us to recognize His handiwork. In this Palm Sunday message, we explore a powerful pattern found throughout Scripture that reveals God’s desire to set us free from sin. Discover how His plan has been consistent from the beginning—and how it points us to true freedom through Him.

Many believers aren’t afraid to speak the truth about Jesus—but truth without love, wisdom, and discernment is rarely received. In Week 4 of our Good in Tension sermon series, we explore the tension between boldly proclaiming the Gospel and genuinely listening to people first. When we lead with love and understanding, our words carry greater weight and impact. Our prayer is that this message chall...

Society often pushes us to run at a relentless pace, leaving many people overwhelmed with anxiety and exhaustion. God’s Word offers a different rhythm—one that calls us to both run with purpose and rest in His presence. In Week 3 of our Good in Tension sermon series, we explore the biblical balance between endurance and rest. Discover how Scripture teaches us to run the race of faith with persever...

Scripture calls us to be doers of the Word, not merely hearers (James 1:22). Jesus did not come simply to inform us, but to transform us—and that transformation comes through applying God’s Word to our daily lives. In Week 2 of our Good in-Tension sermon series, we explore the importance of living out what Scripture teaches. Discover how practicing the truth of God’s Word strengthens your faith, s...

Jesus came in the fullness of Grace and Truth (John 1:14). While many believe these qualities must be carefully balanced, Scripture reveals they were never meant to be separated. In Week 1 of our Good in Tension sermon series, we explore how Jesus embodies both grace and truth at the same time—without compromise. Discover what it means to walk in the truth of God’s Word while reflecting the compas...

Parenting is a sacred calling that changes with every season of life. Raising adult children can be both uniquely challenging and deeply rewarding. In Week 4 of our Guardrails sermon series, we explore the biblical guardrails for parenting sons and daughters as they step into adulthood. Learn how to release control, offer godly wisdom, maintain healthy boundaries, and trust God with the next chapt...

Pride has taken hold of our culture in epidemic proportions, shaping values, identity, and truth. While believers live in the world, we are not called to be of the world. In Week 3 of our Guardrails sermon series, we examine the biblical guardrails that help Christians navigate culture with humility, conviction, and faithfulness to God’s Word. Discover how to stand firm in truth without losing com...

Marriage is a gift from God when it is prioritized, but when it’s neglected, it can become a source of deep pain. In Week 2 of our Guardrails sermon series, we challenge the world’s view of marriage and realign our hearts with the guardrails found in God’s Word. Discover biblical principles for building a healthy, Christ-centered marriage that brings healing, purpose, and lasting strength.

Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts, helping us endure life’s trials and celebrate its victories. As we kick off our new sermon series, Guardrails, we explore the biblical guardrails of friendship through the life of Benaiah, one of David’s mighty warriors. Discover how God uses faithful relationships to strengthen our walk, shape our character, and guide us toward wisdom. Our prayer is that...

Vision is God’s method of bringing our will into alignment with His. In the final week of our Renewal sermon series, we reflect on how God’s vision shapes our direction and purpose with obedience. We pray this message encourages you to live a life aligned with God’s will and filled with Heaven’s vision. 

Our past hurts can create problems in our future if they are left unresolved. God desires for us to leave those hurts behind and walk in a new direction. In Week 3 of our Renewal sermon series, we reflect on how God calls us toward healing in our relationships and invites us to move forward in obedience and trust. We pray this message challenges you to leave your pain in the past and walk toward t...