Purpose Church

What does real greatness look like in the eyes of Jesus? In this message from Matthew 18:1–20, we discover that the Real Jesus calls us to embrace humility, care deeply for children, and pursue reconciliation when relationships break down. Whether it’s trusting God like a child, parenting with grace, or navigating conflict with courage and […]

Enjoy this devotional and series of testimonies from Jamal Bey-McKissick, Scarlett Charlebois, Carolyn Louis, Emma Lee, and Cole Burdett—our very own student leaders here at HSM!

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Palm Sunday begins the most significant week in history, and it’s easy to get close to Jesus—appreciating His teachings, His miracles, even His divinity—and still miss who He really is. In this message, Pastor Eric Holmstrom walks through Matthew 21:1–11 to answer a simple but foundational question: Who is Jesus, really? Jesus is a promise […]

This week, we continue our series “The Real Jesus: What He Said, What He Did, and How We Follow” with a powerful look at Matthew 17. Jesus is both fully God and fully human, we see both His divinity and His humanity on display. From the transfiguration on the mountain to His compassionate response in […]

Enjoy this devotional given by Katerina Toland, one of our very own sophomore girls and student leaders here at HSM!

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? Pastor Glenn Returns to preach at Purpose Church for the first time since retirement! In this message, we explore Matthew 16 and the different kinds of faith—no faith, little faith, saving faith, and serving faith. From the Pharisees demanding a sign to Peter’s confession of Christ, we […]

What does it truly mean to live? In this message, Pastor Eric Holmstrom unpacks Matthew 15, challenging us to see what Jesus is doing and ask ourselves if we’re really living the life He calls us to. From the faith of the Canaanite woman to Jesus’ miraculous provision, we’re reminded that when we partner with […]

Last week we discussed what the Bible says about LGBTQIA+ relationships. This week, we heard a testimony from someone in our Purpose Church family about trusting God with same-sex attraction. We also answered some of your questions from last week, and discovered again that the undeniable truth of God’s Word is this: Every human being […]

In this message, Joey Versace helps us explore the tension between faith and doubt—how we balance what we know, how we feel, and what we do. Following the disciples’ journey in Matthew 14, we see their struggle after receiving the news of John the Baptist’s death, leading up to the moment when Jesus enters their […]

As we discussed last week, the Bible shows that marriage and sex were God’s ideas first. So what does the Bible say about same-sex marriages? There are five passages in the Bible that specifically address same-sex sexual activity. While there are different interpretations amongst Christians, each of those passages prohibits same-sex sexual activity. In addition, […]

This week, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The Real Jesus. As we go through Matthew Jesus teaches us in parables. Today, we look at the parables in a lens that shows Jesus didn’t teach in confusing riddles, but rather, He had a point and was speaking clearly to those listening. Study Guide | Download […]

Marriage and sex were God’s ideas first. His Word contains the best ways to think about and make decisions about marriage and sex, because He wants what is ultimately best for us – and that is a relationship with Him as the Lord of our lives. As we trust and obey His ways for marriage […]

Pornography is a rapidly growing addiction globally and is accessible to almost anyone. Research shows that 85% of 10-17-year-olds have seen pornography, whether or not they wanted to see it or intentionally sought it out themselves. If this is the case, why isn’t it talked about more? That is because it brings shame, is somewhat […]

In Matthew 11 Jesus makes it clear He wants the burden to follow Him to be light. He will walk alongside us and guide us through the pain of life. Jesus doesn’t declare to remove hardship, but rather be our refuge to get through it! Study Guide | Download Audio File

Being single can be difficult at times. Loneliness, comparison, and lust can creep in from every direction. However, marriage is not the answer to combat sin, Jesus is. How can we move from a place of pain to the power of Jesus even in our singleness? The Bible gives us clear ways to live a […]

What are things that Jesus expects from us? Sometimes it’s hard to discern and it can be daunting to over analyze and think there is more than is truly expected. Today Pastor Eric clarifies some of the expectations Jesus has in the Matthew chapter 10. Study Guide | Download Audio File

In a world that pushes us to seek love and validation through relationships, God calls us to something deeper. Dating isn’t just about what we can get out of it—it’s about how we love and honor others like Jesus. Tonight’s message unpacked biblical truths on love, relationships, and boundaries, reminding us that our identity isn’t […]

Jesus can reach all of us no matter where we are in life. Sometimes it may seem that we can get too intellectual for faith, or too wealthy to need Jesus, or sometimes it’s easy to get so caught up in our activism it can feel that we are doing the work and God isn’t […]

Jesus did many miracles in His time here, but one of the key factors in witnessing God move in our lives is our willingness. Having little faith can make big changes. God does not make us go to extremes to experience Him, instead He wants to meet each one of us right where we are […]

Eric Holmstrom | 1/26/25

This month, we talked about the purpose of prayer, how to pray, and finally, how to make our prayers personal. Making our prayers more personal is possible by being vulnerable and honest with God, as well as praying for what’s on His heart. As we connect with Him in prayer, He transforms us to look […]

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Last week, we studied the purpose of prayer. Tonight, we will discover how to pray! Jesus taught His followers how to pray during His Sermon on the Mount through what is known as the Lord’s Prayer. Praying this word for word is powerful, but each part serves a specific purpose that can also be a […]

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