Hopeland Church

Kingdom Community challenges us to see how the supremacy of Christ transforms the way we relate to people who are different from us. Through Colossians 4 and the story of Onesimus and Philemon, we discover that the gospel calls us beyond our comfort zones, affinities, and cultural boundaries into a Kingdom Community where we don’t choose who sits at the table. The Lord’s Table has assigned seating...

Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zJbTcVCMvQuE29XjNtzvC99BKlaAxJsv/view?usp=drive_link **Financial Stewardship 101: Stewarding Finances Well Can Be Life Changing** What if financial freedom isn't about having more money, but becoming faithful with what God has already entrusted to you? In this message, we explore a biblical approach to money: **earn faithfully, spend intentionally, sa...

Unrivaled: Part 13 closes our journey through Colossians with a powerful reminder that following Jesus was never meant to be lived in isolation. Paul’s final greetings reveal a diverse community of believers who knew one another, served one another, prayed for one another, and carried one another through both triumph and hardship. From vulnerability and accountability to spiritual encouragement an...

In Part 12 of UnRivaled, we explore Colossians 4:5-6 and the importance of tending to what is happening inside of us. Paul calls us to walk in wisdom, redeem our time, and allow our words to be filled with grace—but Jesus reminds us that what comes out of our mouths ultimately reveals what is happening in our hearts. Through the picture of the thorny soil, we discover that spiritual fruitfulness i...

In Part 11 of UnRivaled, we explore Colossians 4:2-4 and discover what it means to keep moving forward with Jesus, even after disappointment, failure, or spiritual setbacks. Paul calls us to continue earnestly in prayer, remain spiritually vigilant, and cultivate a life of thanksgiving—not simply for what God does, but for who God is. Through the picture of a basketball coach calling “Next Play!”,...

In Part 10 of UnRivaled, we explore what happens when the Kingdom of God permeates every area of our lives—not just our spiritual lives, but our work, relationships, decisions, and everyday routines. Through Jesus’ picture of leaven in Luke 13 and Paul’s teaching in Colossians 3–4, we discover that God’s work in us is often quiet and gradual, yet relentless, transforming us from the inside out. Pa...

In this message, Pastor Samuel Goodman challenges us to consider the question, “How Then Shall We Live?” Drawing from 2 Peter 1:12–15, he reminds us of the power of being continually grounded in truth and points us toward three essential foundations for living faithfully: faith, trusting God, and the Word of God. In a time when our world is constantly changing, we are called to live by faith, trus...

In Part 9 of UnRivaled, we explore Colossians 3:12-21 and what it looks like to live out our new identity in Christ through the way we treat the people around us. Paul reminds us that who we are in Christ should directly inform how we behave, calling us to compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love—the bond that holds the body of Christ together. We also d...

In Part 8 of UnRivaled, we begin our journey through Colossians 3 and discover what it truly means to live from our new identity in Christ. Paul challenges us to set our minds on the realities of heaven, put to death the sinful patterns of our old life, and intentionally put on the character of Jesus, reminding us that spiritual transformation is fueled by God's grace and empowered through our dai...

In Part 7 of UnRivaled, we continue through Colossians 2:18-23 and explore the danger of losing the reward of an authentic life in Christ by becoming entangled in man-made religion, counterfeit spirituality, and religious rules that appear wise but have no power to transform the heart. Paul warns us that anything that eclipses Christ—whether mystical experiences, self-denial, human philosophy, or...

In Part 6 of Unrivaled, we explore the radical nature of salvation and the complete sufficiency of the cross. Through Colossians 2:11-17, Paul reveals that salvation is not simply self-improvement or religious behavior modification—it is a divine incision, where Christ cuts away the dominion of our sinful nature and raises us to new life. We discover that the cross has canceled the record of our d...

In Part 5 of UnRivaled, we begin our verse-by-verse journey through Colossians 2 and discover Paul's passionate call to remain deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. In a culture filled with competing philosophies, religious traditions, and spiritual counterfeits, Paul reminds believers that true spiritual maturity isn't found by adding something to Jesus—it comes by growing deeper in Him. We explore the...

In Part 4 of UnRivaled, we discover that faithfully following Jesus means remaining anchored to His Word, even when it brings opposition. Through Colossians 1:24-29, Paul reminds us that suffering is often part of staying true to Christ, but our calling never changes: our responsibility is to preach Jesus, while God alone transforms hearts. We explore the incredible truth that the mystery once hid...

In Part 3 of Unrivaled, we move from celebrating Christ's supremacy over all creation to experiencing His saving work in the lives of believers. Through Colossians 1:21-25, we unpack the radical transformation of the gospel—from being enemies of God because of sin to becoming His reconciled friends through the death of Jesus Christ. This isn't about becoming a better version of ourselves; it's abo...

In Part 2 of our Colossians series, UnRivaled, we dive deeper into Paul's prayer for the believers in Colossae and discover God's desire for every follower of Jesus to experience spiritual extravagance—not settling for spiritual survival, but thriving in the fullness of Christ. Through Colossians 1:9-20, we explore what it means to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, strengthened by His po...

In Part 1 of our Colossians series, we explore the central message of Paul's letter: the absolute supremacy and total sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Written from a Roman prison to a church Paul had never personally visited, Colossians was sent to strengthen believers living in a culture saturated with idols, competing philosophies, and spiritual deception. We unpack the historical context of Colossa...

As we conclude our journey through 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we're reminded that faithful Christianity is lived out in the everyday moments of life. In this final message, Paul challenges believers to embrace order, responsibility, productive living, and healthy community while awaiting Christ's return. We explore how spiritual maturity shows up in practical ways—through diligent work, minding our own...

In Part 12 of our series through 2 Thessalonians, we see Paul bring together both spiritual revelation and practical application. He reminds the church that God not only comforts and strengthens our hearts, but also establishes us to live out our faith in everyday life—through both our words and our works. This message calls us to be people of prayer, grounded in God’s love, faithful in obedience,...

In Part 10 of our series through 2 Thessalonians, we see how God’s grace strengthens believers to grow in faith, abound in love, and endure through pressure and persecution. Paul reminds the church that spiritual growth is never isolated—it blesses and impacts others—and that our trials are not meaningless in the hands of God. This message calls us to remain steadfast, keep our eyes on eternity, a...

In Part 9 of our series through 1 Thessalonians, we explore the everyday reality of a spiritually rich life with God. Paul shifts Christianity from being merely a religious event into a continual relationship marked by joy, prayer, gratitude, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. This message reminds us that worship is God’s will for our lives—not just in church services, but in our daily rhythms an...

In Part 8 of our series through 1 Thessalonians, we’re reminded that life ultimately comes down to two relationships—our walk with God and how we love people. This message highlights the power of healthy spiritual community, honoring pastoral leadership, and actively building one another up through encouragement, patience, and truth. As we pursue what is good, cultivate a lifestyle of worship, and...

In Part 7 of our series through 1 Thessalonians, we unpack the hope-filled truth of Christ’s return and what it means for how we live today. Paul reminds a young church—and us—that eschatology isn’t meant to create fear or speculation, but to anchor us in hope, holiness, and readiness. Because Jesus is coming back, we grieve with hope, live with purpose, and stay spiritually alert—encouraging one...

In this message, “The Three Dimensions of the Human Body,” we explore the powerful truth of our identity in Christ—that we are spirit, soul, and body, as revealed in 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Through Scripture, we learn that while our spirit is made completely new in Christ, our soul is transformed through the renewing of our minds by God’s Word. This teaching brings clarity to why believers still str...

In Part 5 of our series through 1 Thessalonians, we explore what it means to live a life that truly pleases God. Paul calls believers to continual growth—reminding us that no matter how far we’ve come, there is always more transformation ahead. This message unpacks God’s will for holiness, emphasizing sexual integrity, a growing love for others, and a disciplined, focused life marked by humility a...

This message centers on the power and reality of the resurrection—Jesus is alive. Drawing from Luke 24 and Matthew 16, we see that when we truly receive spiritual revelation of who Jesus is, it transforms everything: our identity, our purpose, and our authority. The resurrection is not just a doctrine—it’s the foundation of our hope, giving us strength to endure life’s trials, spiritual battles, a...