Hope Community Church

We don’t deserve grace. We don’t deserve forgiveness. We don’t deserve another chance. Yet Jesus sho

The first part of a series called "Big Questions, Honest Answers" at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC. Message by Chase Gardner, Pastor of adult learning on July 13/14 2013. We all want to live a successful life but the truth is, many of us are not. And some of us only think we are. In fact, we might be surprised to discover there are only two options for living the life we want.

The third part of the "Close Encounters" series at Hope Community Church with Donnie Peters from the weekend of June 15/16. Sometimes it all seems so unfair. Why them and not us? Why you and not me? When Jesus came face to face with this man and miraculously met his need, others were left pondering the very same questions.

Join Pastor Mike Lee from Hope Community Church in Raleigh NC as he launches a new series called Close Encounters. Ordinary people in ordinary moments experiencing extraordinary encounters with Jesus. Part one of the series focuses on Jesus and the Widow. So busy looking for Jesus in expected places and spaces, we often overlook when He shows up in our everyday, ordinary routines. And when He does...

Part two in the Close Encounters message series at Hope Community Church with Lead Pastor, Mike Lee. Shunned. Avoided. Isolated. And the one thing you never did was touch them. Yet not only did Jesus heal him, He touched him. What does an encounter with God offer? Compassion. Kindness. Inclusion.

In the third and final message in the 3 part "Habits that can change your life series", Doug Stride shares about the power of relationships. Want your life to tell a better story? Then connect and live in relationships which challenge and help you live out a better story.

Part one of the Message Series "Habits that can change your life" by Pastor Mike Lee on May 11/12 of 2013 at Hope Community Church. Jesus redefined greatness as servanthood and lived out the powerful life-changing results. What would happen if you and I also lived outside of ourselves?

The second part of the "Habits that Can Change Your Life" series at Hope Community Church on May 18/19th. Who knew adopting the habit of generosity could be so life changing? Jesus did. He showed us how it not only radically improves our life, but the lives of those we pour into.

A tremendous conflict occurs between men and women when unfulfilled expectations become demands. What would happen if we better understood what men think, fear, want, and need, and if we truly understood the purpose God has given men?

The fourth message in the series She Said, He Said, God Said with Pastor Mike Lee from Hope Community Church. When a man follows the principles of biblical manhood, those around him benefit from his leadership and care. So how can men be empowered and encouraged to exercise the God-given leadership they were created for?

The 5th and final message in the He Said, She Said, God Said series at with KidCity Director, Bryan Cheney from Hope Community Church. You might not guess the one thing that will help you as a parent leverage extraordinary influence in your children's lives. It’s a solid cause and effect strategy not for “he said” or “she said,” but for “they said.”

Since we know men and women are different, why then do we constantly expect the same actions and feelings from them? What would/could happen if we understood and embraced God’s intended purpose for the differences?

The second message in the series She Said, He Said, God Said with Pastor Mike Lee from Hope Community Church. The Bible’s pretty clear about the honorable way men should treat women. So what are the consequences for not doing so? And what are the blessings when men do?

Ever have a hard time believing a dead man actually came back to life? You’re not the only one. His own followers couldn’t quite grasp it either. So what made them change their minds? What would change yours?

The sixth and final message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on March 16/17th. In an age when ethics are being stretched to the limit, doing the right thing isn't always easy. What do we do when our work conflicts with our principles?

Message from Mike Lee, Pastor of Hope Community Church from the weekend of March 23/24 2013. The week began with palm branches and celebration, but it didn’t end that way. And as we prepare for the triumph of Easter, we must first each take our own solitary journey to the cross.

The fifth message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on March 9-10th. Is your life compartmentalized? Here's work and over there is your personal life? What if God were allowed to be an active part of both?

The second message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on Feb 16/17. In a world of extremes, balancing the professional and personal callings on our life is challenging. How do we navigate these responsibilities and make choices that reflect our relationship with Christ?

The third message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on Feb 23-24th. What do great bosses know that make them so good? What God-honoring principles line up with a Christ-following leader?

The first message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on Feb 9-10th. Given that God's Word is clear on this matter, why do we find it so difficult to respect those in authority over us? Why do we find rebellion against authority so natural and easy? How can we turn that around?

You're more than a sidekick and your story matters. It can even help change the world. Are you sharing it?

This weekend we'll celebrate how Hope has been helping to change the world both near and far. Celebrate with us as we share stories of triumph, life change and the living out of Acts 1:8.

The fourth message in the "You @ Work" series from Mike Lee at Hope Community Church on March 2/3. Given that God's Word is clear on this matter, why do we find it so difficult to respect those in authority over us? Why do we find rebellion against authority so natural and easy? How can we turn that around?

God has poured out His blessings on Hope Community Church, but with His blessings come great responsibilities. It's time to fully grasp and activate our superpower.

Because the characteristics described in the Beatitudes flagrantly counter the world's way of doing things, conflict with those who identify with Christ is inevitable.