HOPE Sermons

Pastor Dan Yoon continues our sermon series teaching from Acts chapter 5, when the disciples of Jesus declare their position to witness to the world about all that Christ had done and is doing. He invites us to consider what it would look like for us to be witnesses of these things too. Scripture referenced: Acts 5:17-42

This week, Pastor Kyle continues our sermon series on the book of Acts and teaches from chapter four. He talks about how the disciples’ witness and testimony of the gospel was built on the cornerstone of this good news – the life and love of Christ and when we are aligned with Christ, the Cornerstone, we are able to live the way he intended us to. Scripture referenced: Acts 4:1-13

This week, Pastor David continues our sermon series about the book of Acts. He talks about the importance and impact of sharing the Gospel with all nations, all people, and all places. We’re invited into this life-giving and God-given mission and into a new perspective that our life is not about us. Scripture referenced: Acts 2:1-11

Pastor David kicks off a new sermon series on the book of Acts this week: Church Alive! This sermon is about the start of the early Church, some of the mistakes that the early Church made, and how the Church today echoes these with our own kinds of common mistakes. Pastor David invites us into this space in order to bring light to the things we may get wrong in our hearts and makes room for a new...

Pastor David concludes our sermon series this week and gives us perspective on the work of reconciliation that we’re called to in Christ and to the world. He teaches primarily on two phrases Jesus declares that are recorded in the book of Matthew: “You are the salt of the earth” and, “You are the light of the world.” Scripture referenced: Matthew 5:13-16

This week, Pastor David brings a powerful message with him on the personality of the Gospel, the reconciling power of God, and what Jesus in Scripture says about being a peacemaker. He also addresses the places in our lives and world that are irreconcilable places. This message helps us to navigate impossible circumstances and our own brokeness as peacemakers of the Gospel. Scripture referenced: M...

This week, Pastor Pete teaches from the book of Luke on the story of the “Good Samaritan” and invites us to a new place of compassion for others. He talks about the power of not letting our love for others grow cold and how we are able to love others from a place of being fully loved by God. Scripture referenced: Luke 10:25-37 / 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

This week Pastor Pete invites us to consider the great mystery of God’s mercy, his power and our powerlessness, and the true depravity of our sin and need for Christ’s saving love. Scripture referenced: Ephesians 2:4-10 / Psalm 25:6-7, 51:1 / Hebrews 4:16

Pastor David kicks off our new sermon series this week: The Reconciling Heart of God. This series will navigate the many nuances of relationship with one another, with God, and with creation. At the core of this series is the Gospel. This week we focus on God’s love for those who actively oppose him and we’re challenged by this radical kind of love that feels so complicated to us, and, yet, so cle...

This week Pastor David teaches about the Centurion, who stood at the foot of the cross, who saw Jesus give up his last breath, and who said out loud, “Surely, this man was the son of God.” We’re invited to a deeper understanding of conversion to Christ and the sacrifice is ultimately to follow him. Scripture referenced: Mark 15:27-41 / John 19:10-11, 25-27, 30 / Luke 23:46

This week, Pastor Dan teaches from the book of John about the story of the man born blind, who was miraculously healed by Jesus. He guides us through the events of the story and the conversations that happen, while helping us navigate the many nuances of Jesus’ healing touch in his life as well as our own. Scripture referenced: John 9:1-38

This week, Pastor Pete teaches from the book of John on Peter’s interaction with Christ after his resurrection. Jesus has breakfast with the twelve disciples and he restores his relationship with Peter after Peter denied Jesus three different times while Jesus was on trial just a few days earlier. Pete invites us to listen for the Lord to call us by name and ask us the same question he asked Peter...

This week Pastor David teaches from the book of John on the story of the women Jesus meets and interacts with at the well. He takes us through the text as well as the subtext of this story, which is the transformative truth of Christ’s endless and unconditional love for us. He meets us where we are and is the only one who can truly satisfy our deep thirst. Scripture referenced: John 4:13-29, 39-41...

This week, we hear from Pastor Wes Peterson on the story of Nicodemus, the Pharisee, and his unique relationship and interaction with Jesus. We learn what it means to be curious, ask hard questions, and explore the mystery and glory of Christ. Scripture referenced: John 3:1-21 / 7:45-52 / 19:38-39

Pastor David Dwight kicks off our new sermon series, Before/After, and introduces our first story of transformation by the presence and power of Jesus in Saul’s conversion after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus. This sermon comes off the heels of Easter Sunday and Pastor David invites us into the movement of Spirit after Christ’s resurrection. Scripture referenced: Acts 9:1-9 / 2 Cor. 4:...

Pastor Dan Yoon teaches from the book of 2 Corinthians and sheds light on the truth and hardship of Apostle Paul’s life, mission, and relationship with Jesus. We learn that through suffering, we are able to cultivate a deep and rich union with Christ while we wait to be with him in eternity. Scripture referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:4-18 For more 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

This week, pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Romans. He breaks down the meaning of Jesus’ command in the book of Matthew to “take up your cross” and follow him. He talks about the process of dying to self in order to live in Christ – the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead. hopechurchrva.com/bible Scripture referenced: Romans 8:5-17 / Romans 8:1-2 / Galatians 2:20 / Matthew 16:...

As we dive deeper into the New Testament, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Acts and helps us reflect on and learn from the conversion stories of the Bible as well as those of contemporary Christian leaders. He challenges us to believe in the intention, purpose, and abundant life available to us in Jesus. We are here on purpose! Scripture referenced: Acts 9:10-22 / 13:48-49 / 16:13-15 /...

This week, we enter into the New Testament together as we continue our 90-Day Bible series. Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of John and introduces the story of Jesus after 400 years of silence from God. Scripture referenced: John 1:1-14 / John 11:25 / Matthew 19:28 / Matthew 28:18 / 1 John 3:8 For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Pastor Pete teaches from the book of Amos, as we wrap up the Old Testament in our 90-Day Bible series. The theme of this Minor Prophet’s book is justice and Pete describes his words to be the very core of who Jesus is and the work he did for us on the cross: “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” ( Amos 5:24 ). The cross is the fountain head of God’s justice...

This week, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Jeremiah. He talks about our problem as people: we don’t trust Jesus’ love for us. With a description of steps we can take toward Jesus, we learn more about how far the Lord went in order for his love to reach the depths of our hearts: 1) Make Jesus personal 2) Trust his love 3) Repent and ask for his forgiveness 4) Say yes to Jesus. Scriptur...

Pastor David teaches from the book of Isaiah this week. He describes the “sin cycle” that we experience in our broken world. However, the message is full of hope as we learn about the redemption, restoration, forgiveness, and healing that is found in Jesus. Although talking about our sin and our shortcomings isn’t very comfortable, we learn that it is the road and the way to being made new in Chri...

This week, Pastor Wes Peterson teaches from Psalm 73 about what it looks like to be honest with ourselves and with God. He talks about how we are fully known and, yet, fully loved by God and we are free to approach his throne of grace with boldness. Scripture referenced: Psalm 73 / Matthew 5:8 / Revelation 12:9 / John 4:24 1 / Samuel 16:7 / Luke 16:15 / Proverbs 16:2 For more information about our...

Today’s sermon opens up with a powerful question from Pastor David: are we willing to experience suffering in order to be made new? Most of us would like to forego the suffering part and just skip to being remade and being transformed into a more compassionate and merciful person. This week David teaches about suffering and what it can mean for us in our relationship with Jesus. Scripture referenc...

This week, Pastor David talks about the story and life of King Solomon, the glories and pitfalls of celebrity, and a different kind of King found in Jesus. He ends this sermon in Revelation, as he connects the Old Testament with the New and describes the second coming of Christ in victory as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Scripture referenced: Judges 21:25 / 1 Samuel 8:4-7 / 1 Kings 6:38, 7:...