Are you tired, spiritually stuck, or longing for a fresh start? This Advent II message is for you.In this sermon, “Make Straight the Way,” Fr. Derek Roberts takes us into Matthew 3:1–12, where John the Baptist calls us not to fear, shame, or self-improvement — but to the life-changing gift of repentance.You’ll hear how:God often meets us in the wilderness moments of lifeRepentance is not condemnation — it’s freedomJesus doesn’t just call for change —He gives a new heartAdvent prepares us to recognize the King when He draws nearThere is hope, mercy, and healing for anyone willing to turn toward JesusWhether you’re brand new to church, returning after a long time, or a long-time believer who’s drifted into spiritual autopilot, this message invites you to slow down, breathe, and make room for Christ’s transforming presence.If you’ve ever felt spiritually lost, overwhelmed, or hungry for renewal — this sermon is for you.If this message encourages you, subscribe for weekly sermons and gospel-centered teaching from Hope Church Anglican in Charleston, WV.Connect With Us• Website: https://hopecharleston.org• Sundays at 9:30 AM — 300 20th St SE, Charleston, WV• Prayer requests? Comment below or send us a message.We’d love to walk with you.You are not alone.-------------------------------------------------------------#Advent sermon#Advent 2026#Matthew 3 sermon#John the Baptist sermon#Repentance sermon#Gospel message#Christian encouragement#Hope in Jesus#Life change through Jesus#Feeling spiritually stuck#Christian inspiration#How to repent#Advent preparation#Repentance biblical meaning#Make straight the way sermon#Hope Church Anglican#Charleston WV church#Christian teaching#Jesus new heart#Preparing for Jesus#Spiritual renewal sermon#Feeling lost God#Come back to God#Freedom in Christ

This Advent, don’t sleep through the most important invitation of your life.In this message from Hope Church Anglican in Charleston, WV, The Rev. Derek Roberts opens the Advent season with Jesus’ startling — and deeply hopeful — words from Matthew 24:29–44.Whether you’re new to faith, returning to church after a long time, exploring questions about God, or simply feeling spiritually tired… this sermon is for you.In this message you’ll discover:• Why Jesus talks about “staying awake”• How spiritual drifting happens in real life• Why God meets us in the dark before He brings the light• How Jesus awakens our hearts with grace, not guilt• What it means to be ready for the coming KingIf you’ve ever wondered: • “Why does my faith feel dull?” • “Is God trying to get my attention?” • “How do I start again spiritually?” • “What does Advent even mean?”..this sermon may be an encouragement for you!

Even our best efforts can’t make us right with God. In this message from The Rev. Derek Roberts, a story from the golf course brings Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14) into focus. Discover how the Gospel humbles the proud and lifts the broken — and why the only way home is through mercy. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or you’re just beginning to explore faith, this message will help you see that the heart God justifies is the one that knows its need.

When prayer feels like a fight and God seems silent, what is He really doing?

In Wrestling with God, The Rev. Derek Roberts of Hope Church Anglican Charleston, WV) explores Luke 18:1-8—the parable of the persistent widow—and the ancient story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32. Through these two moments, Jesus shows us that faith is often formed in the struggle. God isn’t ignoring you; He’s inviting you to hold on until He blesses you. The Gospel meets us in our wrestling, reshapes our hearts, and renames us as His beloved sons and daughters.

📖 Luke 18:1-8 | Genesis 32:22-32

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The Gospel is for the unlikely and the left out. In this message, The Rev. Derek Roberts unpacks the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19 and shows how Jesus meets people in the borderlands — where shame, distance, and mercy collide. Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or a seasoned believer, this sermon will remind you that no one stands too far from the grace of Christ. For more information or to plan your visit, go to hopecharleston.org. #HopeChurchAnglican #Luke17 #Sermon #JesusWelcomes #GospelOfGrace #CharlestonWV #OutsidersWelcomedIn #AnglicanChurch #SermonOnBelonging #FaithForTheUnlikely #RevDerekRoberts #ChristianTeaching #Luke17Sermon #GraceAndMercy

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Jesus tells one of His most surprising parables in Luke 16:1–13 — the parable of the dishonest manager. What does it mean to be faithful with what we’ve been given? And how do we serve God instead of money? In this sermon, The Rev. Derek Roberts unpacks Jesus’ teaching on stewardship, faithfulness, and eternal priorities. Whether you are new to church or have followed Christ for years, this message points us back to the heart of the gospel: Jesus has paid our debt and welcomed us into His eternal kingdom. Because of His grace, we are free to serve God with all we’ve got. 📖 Scripture: Luke 16:1–13 🌐 Learn more: hopecharleston.org #Luke 16 sermon, #dishonest manager parable, #faithful with money, #God vs money, #Jesus money teaching,#Hope Church Charleston, #Derek Roberts sermon, #Ordinary Time sermon, #Gospel and finances, #Christian discipleship, #money

Following Jesus is not a casual decision — it costs everything. In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus tells the crowds to count the cost of discipleship. He calls us to surrender our lives, our ambitions, even our closest relationships. But here’s the good news: the One who demands everything is also the One who gave everything.In this sermon, The Rev. Derek Roberts explores what it means to follow Jesus with open hands. Whether you’re visiting church for the first time or have been walking with Christ for decades, this message will challenge and encourage you to see that grace doesn’t remove the cost — it makes it possible.📖 Scripture: Luke 14:25–33✝️ Theme: Grace That Costs Everything — Jesus’ call is costly, but His grace makes the cost possible.👉 If you’re new to Hope Church, we’d love to connect with you: hopecharleston.org🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future sermons where the gospel is celebrated and lives are transformed.

At Hope Church Anglican in Charleston, WV, we are journeying through Ordinary Time — a season where we discover how the Gospel meets us in the everyday moments of life. This week’s message, “The Humble Feast” (Luke 14:1,7–14), explores how Jesus turns the world’s seating chart upside down: the proud are brought low, the humble are lifted, and those with nothing to give are welcomed with honor. Whether you are new to church, returning after some time away, or a long-time follower of Jesus, we invite you to join us in hearing the good news of God’s Kingdom. 📖 Scripture: Luke 14:1,7–14 🙌 Worship with us in person at 300 20th St SE, Charleston, WV 🌐 Learn more at hopecharleston.org #Hope Church Anglican, #Charleston WV, Anglican sermon, #Luke 14, #Humility, #Gospel of Luke, #Ordinary Time, #Sermon by The Rev. Derek Roberts

Jesus warns us that the Kingdom of God is like a door — open now, but not forever. In this sermon on Luke 13:22–30, The Rev’d Derek Roberts of Hope Church Anglican unpacks Jesus’ urgent call to enter through the narrow door, the danger of presuming we’re already in, and the promise of an unshakable Kingdom that will never fall. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning to church, or a long-time believer, this message will challenge, encourage, and invite you to step fully into the life Christ offers. 📌 Subscribe for weekly sermons and gospel-centered teaching. 🌐 Learn more about Hope Church: hopecharleston.org Sermon Text: Luke 13:22–30 (with Hebrews 12:18–29) Series: Ordinary Time #Sermon #Luke13 #TheNarrowDoor #BibleTeaching #ChristianFaith #UnshakableKingdom #HopeChurch #Anglican #DerekRoberts