Hope Downtown Minneapolis Sermons

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The absolute center of human history happened over 2,000 years ago, on the very first Easter Sunday. Come, hear how the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the culmination of the story of Scripture as well as shouting a victory cry for us as well! Gospel Application –   A thoughtful reflection on the five implication of Christ’s resurrection: 1) He is the One! 2) He is the first fruits! 3) The cross w...

Nothing speaks to the heart of Christianity and the storyline of the bible quite like the cross of Jesus Christ. Yet countless times we’re misled into thinking otherwise. We might think what is most important is our faith or our work to complete what has been left undone. This week we will see hear the good news that, on account of the cross, “It is finished!” Questions to consider: Are you thirst...

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“Our hope is lost.” This is the point we are at in God’s story. Is this the end? What is to happen next? Is it true that all hope is lost? You may feel similarly. If so, this sermon is for you. Questions to consider: 1) Are you feeling hopeless? If so, have you expressed this to God and at least one other person? 2) What has been your response to these feelings? In other words, what have you turne...

A key part of the Gospel is The Great Exchange, where Jesus takes our sin and we gain his righteousness. On an intimate level though, a large implication of that is that Jesus is able to relate to us in everything we go through. For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

If you were to ask 10 people on the street “what is the Kingdom of God?” you can expect to hear 10 different answers. After all, the phrase is used hundreds of times in the Scriptures. This week, we continue our summer series through the big story of the Bible, exploring what is and isn’t the Kingdom of God and why it matters in light of the gospel. Download Message Slides For more resources or to...

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We see how God uses the 10th plague of the Passover to deal the final blow to the false Egyptian gods and as a result Moses and the Children of Israel are released.  Through the Biblical theme of Sacrificial Atonement the many parallels between this historical event and Jesus' death on the cross are quite obvious and demonstrate clearly that the Gospel was God’s first plan.  But how Jesus chose to...

If we pause and take a real look at the lineage of Jesus, it is quite shocking. Join us this week as we explore that Jesus is called the Lion of Judah. Really… Judah?? Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

We understand the gospel to be good news about Jesus, specifically his death and resurrection. So how can it be said that Abraham preached the gospel when Abraham lived thousands of years  before  those events took place? Yet that’s exactly what the bible says happened. We’ll consider this and why it matters in the third week of our summer series The Story of the Bible in 16 Verses. Questions to c...

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The Bible begins with “In the beginning God created…” How important is this idea God being creator of the world, and especially of us throughout the rest of Scripture? Come join us this week, as we kick of our summer series looking at The Story of the Bible in 16 Verses (in 14 weeks!). Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccresources.com . To learn more...

We will wrap up our journey through Ephesians and try to tie it all together. The book ends with the passage on the armor of God, so we will dive into this passage and consider how that intersects with prayer. For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccresources.com . To learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

It’s human nature to recoil at unsolicited advice and instruction. This is one of many reasons God doesn’t just sit back and tell us what to do. Instead, his instruction is unique in that it always includes a profound mystery that speaks to our hearts and brings our religious programming to an end. This week, we’re going to see how this plays out in the beginning of the last chapter of Ephesians....

Most people who are at all familiar are aware of Ephesians 5:22-33 know that in recent days, it has fallen out of favor because of the way it has been used as a club by some toward women. This week, we will look at this passage afresh from a perspective perhaps not seen before, and see how life-giving this passage is, not just for married people, but for everyone! Download Message Slides For more...

The Bible has SO. MANY. COMMANDS. Maybe your experience with church boiled down to “do all this and avoid all that.” That sounds exhausting…because it is. So how should we read such passages? Is it even possible to read them as good news? Yes! We’ll consider how this Sunday. Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccresources.com . To learn more about Hope...

A key belief in the Christian life is that we are adopted as a son or daughter of God. In this, we go from being a spiritual orphan to a dearly loved child. Yet so often we live as though we are not dearly loved, not adopted, not a child of God. Why is that? And when (not if) that happens, how should we respond? Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccres...

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Fleming Rutledge has said, “The key to Jesus is now, as it has always been, his crucifixion and resurrection.” This Easter Sunday we will read accounts of both. We will also ask the question, “Where would we be if it wasn’t for the cross and resurrection?” And we will celebrate the one that though he died, behold, he lives! Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, vis...

Given the way the last 2 years have gone, how in the world can our differences be a positive thing? Join us this week as we look at how God intends to use ALL OF US for the building up of the church! Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccresources.com . To learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

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Jesus Loves You. We hear it all the time, but what real difference does it make? Let’s dive into the love of Christ for us this week, and see how it can transform our very lives. Download Message Slides For more resources from Hope Community Church, visit hopeccresources.com . To learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com .

Is identity found in looking outward or inward? Is it more readily formed through expression of self or assimilation to community? Is it namely about being seen and heard by the world or by the world hearing and seeing another? Why is this so important? Because the answers to these questions are reverberating within current conversations about culture, sexuality, education, freedom of speech, poli...

Walls separate. Such walls might be physical or emotional or spiritual. They may serve to protect or isolate or divide. They can be helpful or detrimental. There are times to erect a wall and times to break them down. This week we see how a specific wall, referred to as the dividing wall of hostility, is torn down on account of Christ. In a world enthralled with walls of division, we have the oppo...