Hudson's Hope Chapel Sermons

Habbakuk has looked at a world in chaos, brought his concerns before the Lord, and been confronted not with simple answers or platitudes, but by a revelation of God’s character and nature. And now, he must choose how he will respond. Join us as we continue our journey through Habakkuk, exploring how to respond rightly when faced with the overwhelming reality of God’s majesty. Through Habakkuk’s ho...

When the world builds on greed, violence, and false gods, collapse is only a matter of time. After answering Habakkuk’s hard questions about evil in the world first by pointing to his own character, in Habakkuk 2:6-20 God answers the question behind the question — “But what are you going to do about it”. God exposes the sins of Babylon—and reveals His coming justice. But He doesn’t stop there. He...

Join Us for Our 1-Year Anniversary Service! One year ago, we stepped out in faith, trusting that God had called us to something bigger than ourselves. Now, we gather to celebrate His faithfulness and look ahead to the mission before us! In this special sermon, we’ll reflect on Acts 2:42-47, seeing how the early church grew through devotion to God’s Word, deep fellowship, prayer, and awe at His pre...

Have you ever prayed for answers, only to find that God’s response is not what you expected—or what you wanted? Have you ever struggled with the way He seems to work in a world full of injustice, suffering, and corruption? Habakkuk did too. He didn’t just wrestle with God’s silence—he wrestled with God’s answer. Instead of immediate justice, God told him that Babylon—an even more wicked nation—wou...

Have you ever felt shocked or perplexed by the way God works in a world full of injustice? Do you struggle to understand how a loving God can really be in control in a world of war and suffering, where evil rulers rise, and injustice seems to run wild? Do you ever look at the news and wonder “Can God really be in THIS? In this expository message on Habakkuk 1:5–11, we’ll explore how God’s astonish...

Ever wonder where God is when the world seems to be falling apart? Join us for the launch of our new sermon series “Habakkuk: Looking for God in a World Gone Wrong”. Habakkuk was an ancient prophet with a very modern question “How can I believe in a loving God when so much bad happens.” He is a prophet for our time, who boldly questioned God’s apparent silence in the face of injustice. We begin, a...

Ever feel like your mistakes are too big for forgiveness? Think again. In the final chapter of John’s Gospel, we see an incredible scene where Jesus meets Peter at his lowest point—and completely turns his story around. But the surprising twist? Jesus doesn’t just forgive Peter; He also restores him, commissions him, and reminds him of the cost of following Him faithfully. Join us as we unpack thr...

What happens when your best efforts aren’t enough? When all your hard work, planning, and expertise still leave you empty-handed? In this sermon on John 21:1-14, Jesus’ disciples, are forced to confront what comes next for them. They try to return to their former lives and are faced with the stark limits of self-reliance when their nets come up empty. But far from a failure, this became the backdr...

What if the most extraordinary claim in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—was supported by extraordinary evidence? What if “Doubting Thomas”, a man much maligned for his lack of faith, actually shows us the integrity of honest questioning and the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ. In John 20:24–31, we see how Jesus meets Thomas in his doubts, offering undeniable proof of...

Ever wondered what truly sets Christianity apart? In John 20:1–18, we encounter the breathtaking moment that changed everything: the resurrection of Jesus. Journey with us through Mary Magdalene’s surprise encounter at the empty tomb, Peter and John’s hurried investigation, and the incredible realization that death has been conquered. Discover how this single event—Christ rising from the grave—ush...

“Famous Last Words”, it has been said, can give us an insight into the life and legacy of a person. Summarizing a life can always be challenging, but doing so through your own words is a powerful and significant thing. In John 19:28-37, Jesus speaks his last words from the cross — “It is finished”. What at first must have sounded like a cry of surrender is actually a powerful, and prophetic declar...

Throughout scripture, the people set up markers to remember God’s faithfulness. The Ebenezer “Stone of help” is one of these. As we close out 2024, it is good to look back and reflect on the year that has happened, and give thanks to God for his faithfulness. But ours is a forward looking faith, and these moments also serve as a staging ground for the things God is calling us into, so we also look...

In John 19:1-17, Jesus trial continues, but there is more on trial than merely Jesus the man. The very nature of truth, power, and authority are also put on trial here. Jesus is the King the people need, the king who was promised, but not, perhaps the king they wanted. So then — as now — people reject him, and choose to follow others. At the end of it all, the people are faced with a very simple q...

Christian creeds affirm the truth that Jesus “was crucified for us, under Pontius Pilate”. This truth, historical and factual, grounds the Christian faith and gospel narrative not in the realms of mythology, but history. In John 18:28-40, we read about this time when Jesus stands trial before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, at the request of the Jewish authorities. However, instead of a discuss...

In John 18:15-27, the disciple Peter denies Jesus, not once, but three times. This betrayal marks a pivotal moment in Jesus’ final days as even those closest to him begin to turn on him, and betray their master. But Jesus knew this was coming — he even tells Peter this is going to happen in John 13. And unlike Judas, this isn’t the end of Peter’s story as a follower of Jesus. In the middle of one...

Betrayal is always one of the most painful feelings a person can experience, and it can be hard to see how this could ever be part of some bigger plan. Yet scripture reminds us that “for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose”. In John 18:1-9, Jesus is betrayed by one of his closest friends. Yet we are reminded that this betrayal was...

In John 17, Jesus prays what is probably his most powerful prayer in all of scripture. While perhaps less known than the model prayer He teaches his disciples when they ask him — the prayer we often call the “Lord’s Prayer” — the prayer he prays here is far more personal, and powerful even than that! This morning, we look at John 17:1-5, where Jesus speaks to the Father in a way quite unlike anyth...

Sometimes what looks like defeat can actually be victory, and what appears to be a victory may be a defeat. But how do we respond when we don’t see the full picture, and can we always see the difference? Jesus was “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief”. In John 16:16-22, we look at how he prepared his disciples for the grief and sorrow that they would experience following his death, and help...

In the gospels, Jesus makes many good promises to his people. The promise that we will be hated and persecuted is perhaps one we’d prefer wasn’t there! In John 15:18-6:4, Jesus reminds his disciples that following him will set them at odds with the world. But why does he tell them this, and what can we learn from it? Is there really any value or benefit in being told that we will be hated, or woul...

Jesus used many agricultural parables and pictures to help people understand his message. In John 15:1-11, John records for us one of these parables — the picture of the vine, and the branches. But in a world increasingly disconnected from the land, do we understand this picture? Do we recognize the powerful significance of this image? We look at this teaching, and think about what it means to be...

In John 14:15-31 Jesus promises that his people will receive the Holy Spirit in detail for the first time. When he does, the things he says about who the Holy Spirit is, and what He will do in their lives that may surprise us, given our assumptions and preconceptions many may have about this, What does that mean for us as believers, and how do we live in the light of this? We unpack this passage,...

The desire for power and significance is a near universal human trait, Many people seek to find a source of power and influence, but power can also easily corrupt. In John 14:8-14, Jesus describes power in a very different way, and tells his disciples something that can be hard for us to eve wrap our minds around — that not only do his followers have access to the same source of power he does, but...

As Jesus continues to teach his disciples during their last days together on earth, he continues to prepare them for his imminent death, and the trials that are to come. In doing so, he proclaims to be The Way, The Truth, and The Life — making an exclusive claim for all who are lost. He claims to be the one, and only way by which people can ultimately be found, and find their way. But how can he m...

How do we respond to betrayal? Where do we turn when people turn on us? In John 13:21-30 Jesus is confronted with his imminant betrayal by his friend Judas. How did Jesus walk with Judas for so long knowing he was going to turn on him? How did he respond when the hour came? Why didn’t the other disciples realize he was never truly one of them? We look at this passage, and compare the responses of...

In John 13:1-17, Jesus has just been welcomed in to Jerusalem as King. And yet, instead of basking in the glory of the people, he withdraws to be woth those closest to him. And one of his first acts is to wash their feet. What does this mean? For them, and for us, what do we learn from this powerful example of servanthood and humble loving care for his people?