We Are Hope Church

Steve continues after the summer break with The God Story series. After 400 years of silence from God, the waiting is over with the cry of a baby. Often we experience periods of waiting, but it's about how we respond. God wrote Himself into our story so He could write us into His.

Imogen talks about the woman at the well when Jesus met with her intentionally at Jacob's Well and in doing so brings kindness and truth. Imogen showed a clip from The Chosen: https://youtu.be/ordhsDeAt60?si=P__ZzvyCgOAJO3op

Imogen covers 500 years of Old Testment history concluding the first half of The God Story series, looking at the kings and prophets.

Nic Knight shares the next chapter from the The God Story book covering the book of Joshua through to the Song of Solomon. Nic shows us through the life of Joshua on to the life of Hannah and then her much longed for son, Samuel, that God speaks to His people when we seek His presense and spend time with Him.

Will you trust and obey God? This week, Sam continues our journey through The God Story by diving into the life of Abraham—a man who responded to God’s call with bold obedience. Through Abraham’s story, we’re reminded that God is still calling His people today. The question is: will we answer with the same trust and obedience?

Steve Jefroy continues our series from The God Story looking at Genesis 3. Steve talked about the first time man felt shame and how we are still dealing the effects of shame in our lives, but God said 'Where are you?' The amazing truth is that shame hids us BUT grace finds us.

Sam start our series from the 24-7 Prayer book - The God Story. He talks from Genesis chapter 1 -3: God creates God forms God breathed God blessed God walks Knowing you are loved transforms our thinking and transforms our actions

Ben speaks from 1 Peter 1 verses 1 - 9: Love like you're different Live like you love Live like there's joy

Diane Dukes talks about how being compassionate comes from an intentional emotion which leads to taking action. We are called to imitate Christ, who gave the ultimate act of compassion by dying on the cross for us. Diane asks us, what moves us emotionally and challenges us to take action, it can not only help someone but it can improve our own wellbeing.

Sam challenges us about serving with a deep commitment to God and the church, it's not an add-on, it's about a relationship out-worked, out of Christian unity. We are to love God first then love others - out of our love for God, flows our love for others. Our serving should be saturated in humilty. Jesus went low to raise others up and the same should be for us. Let's jump into the flow of serving...

Steve Campbell speaks about how conflict is evitable in the church and it's normal because we are family, God is our Father. He gives us steps to help us resolve conflict.

Brian speaks from Acts 3 verses 1 - 10, the story of when Peter and John became Good News to the paralyzed man. Brian speaks about sharing our story; prayful - breathe in prayer, breathe out in our lives; being interruptible - do we allow interruptions? And finally, be kind - it transforms lives.

Sam speaks to us about Ananias in Acts 9 v 10 -19, when he faced his fear after God asked him to go and see Saul. Sam reminds us to come close to God and know the reassurance of His safety when we grab His hand. Sam also draws comparisons to Moses when he was asked by God to go and lead His people. Sam finishes with the challenge of being bold, stepping out and imaging the transformation in the pe...

Sam speaks to us on Palm Sunday about Jesus entered Jerusalem looking at His kingship: A Kingship of victory A Kingship of sacrifice A Kingship of humility A Kingship that demands a response He asks the question; Will you say Yes to His Kingship even if it doesn't look how you expect it to look?

Jonathan Armstrong continues our series in Ephesians, speaking from chapter 5 verses 1 and 2. He asks us to consider our identity as part of God's family and being intimidators of Christ.

Our Kids and Youth leader, Lei continues our series in the book of Ephesians, looking at chapter 3. We are all called to share the good news, it's our assignment. Lei ends her talk praying the beautiful prayer from verses 14 to 21.

Michele continues our series in the book of Ephesians. She expands Chapter 2 looking at our position and practice. When we lived without God we deserved His punishment but because of His great love for us we have a new position and practice and are united with Christ.

Sam concludes our series of Celebration of Discipline looking at study. Sam challenges us - it's for everyone no matter how you feel about the word 'study'. He offers lots of helpful ways to study and not just learn about God but experience Him too.

Sam speaks to us this week about the discipline of fasting and digging deeper with God to transform us.

Brian Heasley brings the next part of our series from Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster looking at the discipline of meditation. Brian looks at Psalms 1 v 3 - Tree, Stream & Fruit.

Graham talks from Romans 1 v16, challenging us to let the message within us transform the people around us. Don't preach one thing and live another. Don't let the gospel be erroded, no compromise!

Brian concludes our Christmas series looking at the miracle of the manger. Reading from Isaiah 9 verses 2 - 7 .

Sam continues the Christmas series looking at God's method being a sent one - Jesus. From the start of The Bible, in Genesis 3 verse 15, using people to declare their need for a Saviour, Rachel, Judah, Boaz & Ruth. God brought His Son to the marginalised, born in Bethlehem, an insignificant place.

Graham brings the second part of our advent series, from Luke 2 v 8 - 14 and Mark 1 v 1.

Brian starts our Christmas series about having patience, perseverance and presence.