Hope Community Church PCA

The sermon explores the foundational aspects of understanding God, emphasizing that He is the creator of all things, inherently holy and just, and ultimately defined by steadfast love. It challenges listeners to confront the reality of God's holiness and justice, contrasting it with human tendencies to suppress truth and seek mercy, while highlighting the importance of recognizing God's character...

1. The Hidden Proclaimed 2. The Invisible Made Visible The sermon explores the narrative of Peter's evangelistic encounter with Cornelius, emphasizing the importance of presenting the gospel as a story rather than a transactional formula. The message highlights God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing that belief in Him leads to forgiveness of sins and the outpouring of the Holy...

1) Because He Is 2) Because of His Covenant Faithfulness 3) Because He Knows Our Sufferings The sermon explores the profound significance of God's self-revelation as "I AM," emphasizing His eternal existence, covenant faithfulness, and intimate knowledge of human suffering. Drawing from Exodus 3, it highlights God's promise to redeem Israel from slavery, rooted in His enduring covenant relationshi...

Psalm 139 1. The LORD Completely Knows You (1-6) 2. The LORD is Always with You (7-12) 3. The LORD is All Powerful to Protect & Provide for You (13-18) 4. A New Perspective on the World (19-22) 5. A New Prayer for Holiness (23-24)

The message explores the theological significance of infant baptism within a biblical framework, tracing its roots in the Old Testament covenant marked by circumcision and drawing parallels to the New Testament's emphasis on God's faithfulness and covenant promises. It clarifies that baptism is not a means of salvation but a visible sign of God's inclusion of covenant children, emphasizing the imp...

1. The LORD Completely Knows You (1-6) 2. The LORD is Always with You (7-12) 3. The LORD is All Powerful to Protect & Provide for You (13-18) The sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's intimate knowledge and constant presence from Psalm 139 to address the pervasive issue of anxiety. It emphasizes that God's omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence are not merely theological concepts b...

1. Belonging to the LORD Should Produce Joyful Singing 2. The Steadfast Love of the LORD Should Produce Thankful Praise Many churches, like ours, focus on thinking right and doing right, but neglect feeling right. The sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with heartfelt emotion, moving beyond mere intellectual understanding and dutiful obedience. Psalm 100 encourages joyful worship,...

Psalm 96 1. Tell the LORD How Magnificent He is 2. Tell Others How Magnificent the LORD is The sermon emphasizes the importance of wholeheartedly worshiping God and actively sharing that worship with others, drawing parallels to passionate sports fandom and highlighting the need to declare God's greatness and marvelous works. It explores the significance of Psalm 96, outlining the call to praise G...

Psalm 91 1. Understanding the Content of the Psalm 2. Future Application / Eternal Perspective 3. Present Application / Earthly Perspective The sermon explores the assurance and comfort found in dwelling in God's presence from Psalm 91 to address expectations in the face of life's inevitable hardships. It emphasizes trusting God's protection and faithfulness, even amidst suffering, while ultimatel...

Psalm 73 1. Problem & Pressure (v 2-14) 2. Struggle – Help I'm Stuck! (v 15-16) 3. Defense – Fighting Sin (v 17-28) 4. Result (v 28) The sermon explores the struggle of envying the prosperity of the wicked, emphasizing that the presenting issue—the outward success of others—masks a deeper root cause: a flawed perspective that prioritizes worldly logic over divine wisdom. The message encourages lis...

Psalm 65 1) We Can Be Thankful Because God is Approachable! (1-4) 2) We Can Be Thankful Because God is Powerful! (5-8) 3) We Can Be Thankful Because God Abundantly Provides! (9-13) The sermon explores the concept of thankfulness, challenging listeners to move beyond superficial expressions of gratitude and cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's provision and grace. Through exploring Psalm 65, t...

Psalm 62 1. Fix Your Eyes on God 2. Quiet Your Heart with Truth 3. Trust in Him at All Times. 4. Do Not Trust in Wealth or Power

Psalm 43 1. A Cry for Vindication 2. A Cry for Veneration 3. A Cry for Vitality

Psalm 32 1. The gospel invites our repentance (1-2) 2. The alternatives are miserable (3-4) 3. The Lord stands ready to forgive (5) 4. The Lord desires to be our refuge (6-7) 5. The Lord desires to lead us (8-9) 6. Joy awaits us (10-11)

Acts 9:32-43 1. Stand in Awe & Worship God 2. Have Confidence in the Power of God

Acts 9: 19b-31 1. Christ Can Immediately Transform 2. Christ Can Deliver From Danger 3. Christ Can Unify Enemies

Acts 9:1-19 In this sermon, Nathan explores the dramatic conversion of Saul as described in Acts 9, emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation. He discusses how Saul, an infamous persecutor of Christians, is transformed by a divine encounter with Jesus, illustrating that no one is beyond God's reach. Nathan highlights the importance of faith and obedience, using the example of Ananias, who despite...

(Acts 8:26-40) Pastor Nathan Francis continues the sermon series in the Book of Acts by exploring the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, highlighting God's involvement in individual conversions. He emphasizes that God sends people to teach others, as demonstrated by Philip's journey to the Eunuch, signifying that individual souls matter to God. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in direct...

(Acts 8:14-17) Pastor Nathan discussed the significance of Acts chapter eight, focusing on the event where the apostles Peter and John confirmed the acceptance of the Samaritans into the faith. He highlighted the important distinction between the historical context of early Christianity and contemporary understandings of the Holy Spirit, clarifying that the extraordinary events, such as speaking i...

(Matt. 27:62-28:20) Pastor Nathan Francis explores the resurrection of Jesus in his sermon, highlighting that it is supported by eyewitness accounts, particularly from women, and the dramatic transformation of the disciples who went from fear to boldness. He addresses common arguments against the resurrection, emphasizing that evidence suggests Jesus truly rose from the dead and that this event is...

(Acts 8:9-25) In this sermon, Nathan focuses on Acts chapter 8, highlighting the story of Simon the Magician, who initially believes and gets baptized but later reveals a heart still yearning for power. He emphasizes that genuine faith leads to transformation and warns against the dangers of self-deception and idolatry, pointing out how individuals often seek validation through fame, money, or sex...

Acts 8:1-8 In today's sermon, Pastor Nathan Francis discusses the unexpected turn of events following Stephen's execution, which led to widespread persecution of the early church and the scattering of believers throughout Judea and Samaria. Despite the chaos, those who fled used the opportunity to evangelize, sharing the message of Christ even among their enemies, which illustrates the dual nature...