Hope Downtown Minneapolis Sermons

Matthew 27:15-23 15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?” 18 For he knew it was out of self-interest that they had h...

The parable of the rich man and the poor man. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Jesus is asked a question regarding marriage, but those asking the question intend it as a trap. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

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The parable of the shrewd manager. What, ultimately, can be learned from this parable? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

The parable of the two sons in four acts: Act 1: I wish you were dead Act 2: How’s that working out for ya? Act 3: The prodigal God Act 4: The “good” son Gospel Application : Will you come home? Will you party with those who do? Do you resemble the prodigal God? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

The Pharisees accuse Jesus of welcoming sinners and eating with them. In reality, they are asking Jesus what God thinks about traitors who repent. Jesus responds by telling them a threefold parable of lost stuff—the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Why would Jesus tells us to hate others and what does carrying a cross have to do with following Jesus? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What’s the link between healing on the Sabbath and who to invite and where to sit at a dinner party? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Jesus laments over Jerusalem, but in that reveals his desire for not only Jerusalem, but also us. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What does it mean to “enter through the narrow door”? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Jesus heals someone on the Sabbath and puts human concern before human ceremonies. In this, he demonstrates something about what the Kingdom of God is like. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Common myth theologies about Jesus healing include retribution and prosperity theology. What are some foundational truths about how Jesus responds to sickness, suffering, and healing? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Where did the title “King of the Jews” come from? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What does it mean to be human according to Scripture? Did Jesus match that definition? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What are the characteristics of divinity as described in the Bible? Are those characteristics also attributed to Jesus? If he was fully God, how should respond to his deity? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What is repentance? Have you made the decision to live a life of repentance? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What is “this present time”? What is the proper interpretation Jesus expects? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Wait, Jesus came to bring division? What does that mean? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Jesus gives several analogies about what the Second coming of Christ will be like, which, among other things, will be sudden, visible, personal, in great glory, and without warning. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

What is at the root of worry, and how do we apply the gospel to chronic anxiety? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

In a short parable, Jesus reveals our inclination towards filling out hearts and desires with material possessions and riches instead of richness towards God. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

If Jesus pushes back against relating to God through religion, what does it mean to relate to God? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

The scribes are accused by Jesus as caring ding the minimum requirement, but not truly caring from the heart or following God in earnest. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

The Pharisees chastise Jesus for not going through a ceremonial washing, but Jesus responds by giving three woes against them. Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .