Hope Community Church

Week 1 – Treasure God knows we can hoard things in our hearts that can cause us to lose our way. He wants us to be content and not tied down with greed whether that involves our time, talent or treasure. God gives to us generously, and He wants us to give generously, so we can bring others to His kingdom. What is Enough? Luke 12:13 , 14 (ESV)  A man is demanding legal advice from Jesus as a Rabbi,...

Week 5 – Jesus is Glorious As people, we all know what it’s like to question who we are and what our purpose is. But what about the identity of Jesus? Do we know who He is? The real Jesus not just the image we have of Him? His identity changes everything about who we are trying to be as Christians. Jesus is Glorious. John 11:1 ESV John 11:2 ESV John 11:3 ESV John 11:4-6 ESV John11:14-15 ESV “…Laza...

Week 4 – Jesus the Provider As people, we all know what it’s like to question who we are and what our purpose is. But what about the identity of Jesus? Do we know who He is? The real Jesus not just the image we have of Him? His identity changes everything about who we are trying to be as Christians. Jesus is the Provider we need. John 6:1-15   This is the story of the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus k...

When Storms Hit Throughout life, we will all face trials of many kinds. Some are personal struggles while others can effect the community as a whole. What do we do in times of trouble? How do we lean on God when it counts? How do we keep ourselves resilient? Resiliency in difficult times is something we all can strive toward. Difficult times can lead to discouragement. Discouragement, if left unch...

Week 3 – Healer As people, we all know what it’s like to question who we are and what our purpose is. But what about the identity of Jesus? Do we know who He is? The real Jesus not just the image we have of Him? His identity changes everything about who we are trying to be as Christians. We all face hard moments in life when we need Jesus as a healer. It’s in those moments where we start asking so...

Week 2 – Rescuer As people, we all know what it’s like to question who we are and what our purpose is. But what about the identity of Jesus? Do we know who He is? The real Jesus not just the image we have of Him? His identity changes everything about who we are trying to be as Christians. Even as one of the top religious rulers in Jerusalem, Nicodemus knew he was missing something in his life. Joh...

Week 1 – Forgiven As people, we all know what it’s like to question who we are and what our purpose is. But what about the identity of Jesus? Do we know who He is? The real Jesus not just the image we have of Him? His identity changes everything about who we are trying to be as Christians. You don’t work for your forgiveness. You work from your forgiveness. Genesis 1:26-27 (NLT) God gave humans ou...

DNA: Week 6 – In It Together Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. A core value of ours is that we are In It Together .  For a team or a family to be at its best, everyone must think ‘we over me’. John 17:20-23   Jesus wants us to be unified so that t...

Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. We need to be as relevant as possible to as many as possible and to be as effective as possible at leading as many to Jesus as possible.  We strive to be Relevant and Effective. Jesus often told stories using rele...

DNA – We exist for those who aren’t here yet. Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. We exist for those who aren’t here yet.  We need to be a place where people can belong until they believe. Why is it that the fastest growing religious group in the co...

DNA – Equip the Church Léonce Crump, Renovation Church & Jason Gore, Lead Pastor of Hope Community Church Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. We are meant to “Equip the Church” so that everyone can become who God intended him/her to be.  Ephesia...

DNA – Grace & Truth Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. The characteristic of “Grace & Truth” is the most important characteristic we can have.  John 1:14   Jesus was full of grace and truth. Jesus wasn’t grace or truth. He was full of grace...

Every church has certain aspects of mission and vision that are unique to each church. At Hope, we’re discussing the things that make us who we are at our very core, our DNA as a church. The Bible shows us that, aside from creation, all the amazing things God has accomplished on this earth the past few thousand years have been through people with big faith though the power of a big God.  Hebrews 1...

Resurrection Sunday After Jesus’ death on the cross, He rose from the dead three days later. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate how Jesus conquered sin and death. Each year, it’s important to remember Jesus’ sacrifice and His triumph, which was made on our behalf. The most significant event in human history is how Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.  Luke 24:1-8   The tomb of Jesus is EMPTY!...

Week Two – Palm Sunday Jesus often began His lessons with an opposite statement as a way to highlight His challenge of common thought. By studying the teachings of Jesus, we’re sometimes confronted with the idea that what we think is the right thing is actually not. Could some of our preconceived ideas be wrong? It’s not what you think.  Jesus was and is considered many things such as: prophet, he...

Week One – It’s Not What You Think Jesus often began His lessons with an opposite statement as a way to highlight His challenge of common thought. By studying the teachings of Jesus, we’re sometimes confronted with the idea that what we think is the right thing is actually not. Could some of our preconceived ideas be wrong? It’s not what you think.  Jesus is most famous for two things: 1. His Resu...

What To Do When God Says…Go Week Three Sometimes, God responds to us in unexpected ways. What happens when we hear answers from God that we don’t want to hear? How do we respond and move forward? This week, we’ll address the question, “What do we do when God says go ?” What do we do when God says GO ?  This is really a question about God’s will for our lives. We start with “me,” but the Bible says...

Week Two: Josh Howerton – Lakepointe Church in Dallas, Texas Sometimes, God responds to us in unexpected ways. What happens when we hear answers from God that we don’t want to hear? How do we respond and move forward? This week, we’ll address the question, “What do we do when God says wait ?” What do we do when God says to wait?  Lamentations 3:26 (ESV) When you wait, you’re in really good company...

What To Do When God Says…No Week One Sometimes, God responds to us in unexpected ways. What happens when we hear answers from God that we don’t want to hear? How do we respond and move forward? This week, we’ll address the question, “What do we do when God says no ?” God said “no” to many people in the Bible.  Genesis 17:19   God said “no” to Abraham. God said “no” to many people throughout the Bi...

Big God. Big Church. – God of the Broken ( Mark 5:1-20 ) Jesus has always had a propensity toward brokenness.  – Disciples were broken individuals. – James and John (fishermen) – Matthew (tax collector) – Peter (racist) – Mary Magdalene (prostitute) Mark 5:1-20 Three things that are true in this story that are also true in your story. 1. Jesus goes to him.  – Jesus comes to us. 2.  Jesus heals him...

Dr. Derwin L. Gray – Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina In this series, we will hear from various pastors across the country as they encourage Hope Community Church by explaining how we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone. Rather, we are in a movement of God that has been growing for thousands of years beyond ethnicity, beyond generation and beyond location.  Big God....

In this series, we will hear from various pastors across the country as they encourage Hope Community Church by explaining how we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone. Rather, we are in a movement of God that has been growing for thousands of years beyond ethnicity, beyond generation and beyond location.  Big God. Big Church. “Humble Themselves” – God starts with His own people, which ta...

In this series, we will hear from various pastors across the country as they encourage Hope Community Church by explaining how we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone. Rather, we are in a movement of God that has been growing for thousands of years beyond ethnicity, beyond generation and beyond location.  Big God. Big Church. Being a 5 talent Church. Matthew 25:14 (ESV) Don’t pay so much...

Léonce Crump – Senior Pastor of Redemption Church in Atlanta, GA In this series, we will hear from various pastors across the country as they encourage Hope Community Church by explaining how we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone. Rather, we are in a movement of God that has been growing for thousands of years beyond ethnicity, beyond generation and beyond location.  Introduction: Big...

Week Three – Church  Everyone needs certain things in life. People need hope. People need community, and people need church. We’ll look at our need for church by studying: Where God is when things don’t go the way we want. Seven signs of a healthy church. What we need to watch out for. Where is God when things don’t go the way we want ? Matthew 16:16-19 (NLT) The definition of “church” according t...