Hope Church Ipswich

This week Tom Scrivens continues our journey through Judges, exploring how God works through the most unlikely people in the most unexpected ways.

What if the things you think disqualify you are the very things God wants to use? And what about the things we look to for happiness, security and fulfilment: money, relationships, success or the approval of others? Can they really give us what we need? Could it be that the rescue we most desperately need is very different from the one we've been looking for?

This week Tom Scrivens kicked off our new series in the book of Judges, exploring chapters 1-2 and asking the question: how do we pass on what matters most to the next generation? Judges tells the sobering story of a generation who grew up without truly knowing the God who had rescued their people, and the chaos that followed. How does faith get lost, and what can we do to prevent it? Discover why the things we worship shape our lives and how we can help the next generation discover the wonder of the good news for themselves.

Bram Cross explores Ephesians 3 and asks how we truly grow in our walk with Jesus, reminding us that the gospel isn’t just where our faith begins, but the foundation on which our whole lives are built. He encourages us to recognise our need for God and grow deeper in Christ’s immeasurable love transforms our hearts, renews our hope, and leads us to trust in Jesus more fully.

This week Tom Scrivens brings our 26-week journey through the book of Acts to a close, exploring what it means to live a full life and die well. Through the remarkable story of Paul, we discover why a life of meaning isn't found in comfort, achievement or popularity, but in knowing Jesus, pouring ourselves out for what lasts, and fixing our eyes on the hope of eternity. How can we face death without fear? What are we ultimately living for? And how can we be ready to meet God? Whether you've followed Jesus for decades, are exploring Christianity, or are simply wondering what makes a life truly meaningful, come and discover the life, forgiveness and eternal hope that Jesus offers.

Tim Virgo continues our series in the book of Acts. Life’s storms can leave us feeling helpless, overwhelmed and without hope, but Jesus offers something far deeper than optimism. Paul’s faith in the midst of this storm shows us how the gospel anchors us and gives us confidence to face suffering without fear.

This week, Peter Vincent continues our series in Acts challenging us to consider whether we are all in.

This week Tom Scrivens continues our journey through Acts with a message on discerning the voice of God. God has decisively spoken through creation and supremely through sending his son Jesus. We have the bible as the authoritative word of God but he also continues to speak to individuals and churches by his Spirit today.

How do we recognise his voice, distinguish it from our own thoughts, and respond wisely? Tom explores the biblical gift of prophecy, the importance of testing what we hear, and the need to make space for God to speak as a church, encouraging us to eagerly desire the Spirit’s gifts while growing in humility, wisdom and discernment.

In this message, guest speaker Stef Liston takes us through Acts chapters 19 and 20 and the story of Paul in Ephesus. With a particular focus on what it means for elders to shepherd God’s people, Stef explores the call for all of us to watch over our own lives and care for one another, as well as the call for elders to lead with humility, guard the church and remain faithful to Jesus.

In this message, Tom Scrivens takes us through Acts chapters 17 and 18 where we see Paul’s encounters with radically different people and cultures as he proclaims the gospel. How do we talk about Jesus in a world where many people have completely different starting points from us? As followers of Jesus, we are called to understand the people around us without changing the unchanging gospel, to speak about Jesus without fear, and to remember that it is God who transforms hearts. We need to talk.

Tom Scrivens takes us into Acts 16 where we see Paul and his friends taking the good news to Philippi. In this message we are encouraged that God will give us all that we need as we orientate our lives around his great purposes in the world.