Downtown Hope

Join us this Sunday as Gary Gunther walks us through 1 Timothy 5. where we are encouraged to pursue sound doctrine, the goal of which is love.  How do we put this into practice, and how do we transform our faith into action? In 1 Timothy 5, Paul highlights widows as a group of people needing practical loving care. As he describes ways to physically support widows, we find principles we can use to...

Baked into our 21st-century American imaginary is a desire for the “new”- whether activities, objects, or ideologies.   We are tempted to divert our time scrolling the latest conspiracy theory over being nurtured by the simple truths of God’s Word.  In uncertain times and information saturation gnostic ideologies grow like weeds.  Join us this Sunday as Joey walks us through 1 Timothy 4, where the...

Join us this Sunday as we hear Paul remind us that the church isn’t a building we go to but a family we belong to. We’ll explore the “family song” of the early church and how Jesus’ story gives us a place at God’s table. Come ready to be reminded that because of Jesus, you belong. Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visiting our  website  or filling out our  online connect card .

“I'll pray for you” is a promise that many people make. But how many of us really pray? When we do pray, what percentage of our prayers are for our own concerns? This sermon looks at the issue of praying for people and examines some reasons why we need to do so. Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected by visiting our  website  or filling out our  online connect card .

We’re launching a new series called The Potter’s Clay, where we’ll discover how God shapes our lives and our church through the Gospel. This Sunday, we begin with Paul’s story, where he calls himself “the worst of sinners,” yet he becomes living proof of God’s overflowing mercy. If God’s grace was big enough for Paul, it’s big enough for us. Join us as we explore how the Potter takes our broken cl...

Join us this Sunday as we close out our journey through Nehemiah. We’ve seen exiles return home, walls rebuilt, worship restored, and promises renewed. But the final chapter ends not with triumph, but with a surprising prayer: “Remember me, O my God, for good.” What do we do with a story that closes like this? And how does that prayer point us to the One who remembers us, not for our failures, but...

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the book of Nehemiah. We’ll look at Israel’s stunning confession in chapter 9:  “Here we are today, in bondage in the land you gave our ancestors to enjoy.”  How could God’s people be home, but still not free? Together we’ll explore what it means to find true rest in Christ, even in seasons of distress. Learn more about Downtown Hope + get connected...

Are you parched from the intensity of life?  We often feel exhausted- even the small things feel overwhelming- our capacity to handle 21st-century life, work, and pressures is limited.  Generations before faced depression, famine, world wars, disease, extreme racism, and life without many of the modern amenities we enjoy today.  And yet, at times, we feel completely overwhelmed by the smallest tas...

"And they said, 'Let us rise up and build.' So they strengthened their hands for the good work." Nehemiah 2:10 The walls of Jerusalem were destroyed and its gates burned when the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar ransacked the city in 586BC. Besides a brief attempt by Ezra, nothing had been done to fix this problem for 140 years. Why would Nehemiah, a Jew held in captivity hu...

Join us this Sunday as we explore what God can teach us through Nehemiah about how RE-Sourcing was provided by continued prayer, recognizing God at work the moment, and understanding what needs to be requested.

Join us this Sunday as we step into the story of Nehemiah, a man whose heart broke before any walls were built. Before there was a plan, there was a burden. As Nehemiah weeps, prays, and remembers God's promises, we’re invited to realign our own hearts with His. Whether you're feeling powerless, weary, or unsure of where to begin, this is a story that reminds us: restoration always starts with pra...

The things that our hearts are most fully set upon are the things that shape the form of our lives the most: the olympian athlete, the entrepreneur, and the political candidate alike are shaped by some goal they have set their heart upon.  Join us this Sunday as Joey continues our series “RE:” through Ezra 7.1-10 to discover the good and beautiful form that begins to emerge when a human heart is s...

The foundation is laid. The altar is rebuilt. Worship is restored. But it’s not all celebration. Some are shouting for joy, others are weeping. Join us this Sunday, as we step into a moment of tension in the story of Ezra, where rebuilding worship is both beautiful and bittersweet. We’ll discover what it means to worship God in the middle of our mess and what it looks like to be a people who worsh...

This Sunday, we launch our summer series,  ReNew,  a journey through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. After decades in exile, Israel returns not just to their land, but to the wreckage of what once was: a ruined temple, broken walls, and a fractured identity. But God is not finished. This is a story of return, restoration, and renewal, and it all begins with a stirring. God stirs the hearts of both...

Our Western culture is more isolated than at any other time in history- the relational fabric has been torn.  Even the Church suffers from this epidemic, but what mending resource is available? Join us this Sunday as Joey guides us through John’s final letter to discover a quiet yet potent practice —an act of love that has an adhesive power to bind people, even strangers, together.

Today, it often feels like you have to make a choice. Be loving, or be truthful. Stand for something, or keep the peace. But what if that choice is a false one? This Sunday, we’re examining the short yet powerful letter of 2 John, where the apostle challenges us to walk in both  truth and love,  fully, faithfully, and without compromise.

1 John 5 will challenge your view of the “good life.” In a world chasing after fleeting “Daisies”—money, relationships, success—we’ll discover that eternal life isn’t a far-off reward, but a present reality found in the person of Jesus. Come hear how this deep, vibrant, covenant life can be yours—even when you don’t feel it. Join us as we unpack the love that grounds our assurance and reorients ou...

David walks us through 1 John 5.1-4

Anush walks us through 1 John 4.1-21

Joey walks us through 1 John 3.11-18

David walks us through 1 John 3.1-3

David Bempong discusses 1 John 2.24-29

Joey walks us through 1 John 2.3-11

David Bempong expands upon 1 John 1.5-2.2.

Aaron Rosa outlines the Biblical model of evangelism.