Living Stones: Building the House of God Together

The church is not a building we attend, a service we watch, or a box we check. Scripture calls us living stones—individual people being joined together into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, and a family that carries the presence of God into the world.

In this message from 1 Peter 2, we talk about the blessing and responsibility of being part of the house of God. Every person matters. Every gift matters. Every act of service, generosity, prayer, encouragement, and willingness to show up matters. We do not want to receive the benefits of family while avoiding the responsibility of helping build it.

God is forming a people who care for His house and care for His people—people who are not simply spectators, but active participants in what He is building in Radcliff, our region, and the nations.

You’ll hear about:
What it means to be a living stone in God’s spiritual house
Why the church is a family and a priesthood, not just a Sunday gathering
How every person has a role in strengthening, serving, and building the body
Why responsibility, generosity, and fellowship belong together
How small acts of faithfulness can make an eternal impact in your city and beyond

There is room for you at the table, and there is a part for you to bring. Whether it is your time, your prayer, your generosity, your testimony, your encouragement, or your willingness to serve—God can use what you bring to build something far bigger than any one person.

Subscribe to Hope Church KY and join us as we build a presence-centered, Spirit-led, full-of-grace family that brings hope to our city and the world.8-23-26-Sermon.txt

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #LivingStones #BuildTheHouse #HouseOfGod #1Peter2 #RoyalPriesthood #SpiritualHouse #KingdomFamily #EveryPartMatters #ChurchFamily #ServeTheHouse #Faithfulness #Generosity #ConnectGroups #Acts242 #BodyOfChrist #LivingStonesChurch #ChurchCommunity #RadcliffKY #ElizabethtownKY #KentuckyChurch #RevivalInKentucky #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #HouseOfPrayer #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusFollower #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch

Let Yourself Be Carried: Why You Need Kingdom Family

There are moments in life when you cannot get yourself to Jesus on your own. That does not mean you are weak, forgotten, or disqualified—it means you were never meant to walk alone.

In Mark 2, a paralyzed man is carried by four friends who refuse to leave him outside. When the crowd blocks the door, they climb onto the roof, tear it open, and lower their friend into the presence of Jesus. This message is a call to become that kind of Kingdom family: people who carry one another, make room for one another, and do whatever it takes to get someone to Jesus.

Sometimes you are the one holding a corner of the mat. Sometimes you are the one who needs to be carried. Either way, humility, honesty, vulnerability, and connection are part of the road to healing and transformation.

You’ll hear about:

Why attendance is not the same thing as true Kingdom community
What the story of the four friends in Mark 2 teaches us about faith and family

Why you need people who can see your struggle, pray with you, and carry you
How openness and vulnerability create room for healing
Why Hope Church believes there will always be a seat at the table

You do not have to keep looking strong while you are hurting inside. Let people into your story. Let family carry you when you need it. And trust that the same Jesus who met the paralytic still heals, restores, delivers, and gives hope today.

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to know they do not have to fight alone. Subscribe to Hope Church KY for more messages, family gatherings, worship, and life-giving Kingdom community.

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #LetYourselfBeCarried #KingdomFamily #Mark2 #FourFriends #FaithThatCarries #CommunityMatters #YouAreNotAlone #ChurchFamily #HealingJourney #HopeInJesus #JesusHeals #KingdomCommunity #ThereIsASeatAtTheTable #Acts242 #Fellowship #PrayerWorks #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #HouseOfPrayer #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusFollower #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #KentuckyChurch #RadcliffKY #ElizabethtownKY #RevivalInKentucky

Theosis: Becoming Fully Alive in Christ
Salvation is more than a prayer, a moment, or simply avoiding hell. It is an invitation to become fully alive—to be restored into the image and likeness of Christ.

In this message, we explore theosis: the ongoing transformation of becoming who God created you to be through life in Christ. Jesus came as the perfect image of God in human flesh, not only to reveal the Father, but to show us what redeemed humanity can look like. He is the pattern, and He invites us to be formed in Him.

This message speaks to the lies, shame, labels, and false identities that keep us from walking in freedom. You are not the sum of your past, your struggle, your failure, or the words someone spoke over you. There is a fully alive version of you on the other side of the lie—and God is relentlessly drawing you toward that person.

You’ll hear about:

Why salvation is transformation, not just behavior management

What it means to be renewed into the image of Christ

How false identity leads to emptiness, shame, and unhealthy cycles

Why you cannot walk into fullness alone—you need Kingdom family

How goodness and mercy keep pursuing you until you come alive

If you are tired of carrying shame, fighting alone, or believing that your struggle will always define you, this message is for you. Jesus is not calling you to a better version of your old life. He is inviting you into the life you were made for.

Subscribe to Hope Church KY for weekly messages, worship, family gatherings, and encouragement as we pursue the presence of God and become fully alive in Christ.

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #Theosis #BecomingFullyAlive #FullyAliveInChrist #Salvation #TrueIdentity #IdentityInChrist #ImageOfGod #ChristCentered #SonsAndDaughters #FreedomInChrist #NoMoreShame #RenewYourMind #Romans12 #KingdomFamily #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #HolySpiritLead #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusFollower #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #KentuckyChurch #RadcliffKY #ElizabethtownKY #RevivalInKentucky

We often think reformation looks like louder music, bigger services, and more activity—but in this message with Jim Lovejoy, we see that the real reformation is a reformation unto love. Drawing from the cross and Romans 12, Jim shows how Jesus’ words “It is finished” and “Father, forgive them” call us into a life where reconciliation, humility, and “I’m sorry” reshape families, friendships, and church culture.

You’ll hear about:

Why being “right” with the wrong spirit still misses the heart of Jesus

How “I’m sorry” and “forgive me” can move mountains in relationships

What it means to live consistent with who you really are, inspired by God’s kindness

How taking up your cross daily looks like laying down your opinion and letting Holy Spirit govern your tongue

If you’re tired of fractured families, strained friendships, and church without real love, this message will invite you into a different way—reformation through Christlike humility, forgiveness, and practical, everyday love. Share this with someone who needs courage to reconcile, and subscribe to stay connected with what God is doing at Hope Church KY.

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #ItsFinished #ImSorry #ReformationUntoLove #Romans12 #ChristlikeLove #FatherForgiveThem #KingdomFamily #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #HouseOfPrayer #HolySpiritLead #HolySpiritFire #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusFollower #Reconciliation #Forgiveness #LayingDownYourOpinion #EveryMemberMatters #FaithCommunity #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #RevivalInKentucky #KentuckyChurch #LexingtonKY

In this message, we confront the lies we’ve believed about God, ourselves, and the world, and let Scripture reveal the true nature of the Father. Drawing from passages like Hosea and Romans, we explore what it means to be the redeemed of the Lord—sons and daughters caught by goodness and mercy, not chased by wrath and rejection. We talk about how our true identity in Christ awakens the earth to its intended fullness and why darkness is not a “thing” to fear, but simply the absence of light we were made to carry.

You’ll hear about:

Why God did not curse man, but the land—and how restored sons and daughters heal creation.

How chasing success, comfort, and fulfillment in the world gets replaced by unexpected fruit—grain, wine, and oil—when we respond to the Lord.

Why evil and darkness are the absence of good and light, and why we must stop blaming the dark and start becoming the light.

The call to throw off shame-based identity, stop living behind masks, and be “possessed” by the Spirit of God in a legitimate way—like Gideon being put on by God like a glove.

If you’ve been defining yourself by past mistakes, failures, or what people have said about you, this word is an invitation to step into who you really are: a son or daughter who shines, trusts, and partners with God to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Let this message call you out of blaming the dark and into turning up the light of Christ in your life, family, and city.

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #IfYouveSeenMeYouveSeenTheFather #SonsAndDaughters #KingdomIdentity #ComeAlive #StopBlamingTheDark #BecomeTheLight #Hosea #Romans8 #RedeemedOfTheLord #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #HouseOfPrayer #KingdomFamily #RevivalInKentucky #KentuckyChurch #LexingtonKY #HolySpiritFire #HolySpiritLead #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusFollower #NewDayNewIdentity #NoMoreMasks #FaithCommunity #AdvanceTheKingdom #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch

This message continues the journey we began in “From Jerusalem to Antioch: The Blueprint for Kingdom Growth,” zooming in on how God actually built the highway between these two churches. We look at Acts 11 and the way prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch, how grace was recognized and endorsed, and how a presence-centered, Spirit-led, full-of-grace culture became a landing strip for prophetic ministry and Kingdom advancement.

You’ll hear about:

How Antioch became a church where the Spirit could speak, people could hear, and the church could respond in obedience.

Why environments that honor the presence of God tend to attract prophetic voices and gifts.

The importance of every person “bringing something” instead of settling into spectator Christianity.

How the connection between Jerusalem and Antioch models Kingdom partnership rather than control.

This word is an invitation for our house to become a highway for the movement of the Spirit—where grace is recognized, prophetic ministry is welcomed, and the whole family takes responsibility for building a culture of presence, love, and fellowship. If you’ve been hungry for more than just church attendance, this message will call you into active participation in what God is doing.

If this stirs your heart, share it with someone longing for a presence-centered church family and subscribe to stay connected with what God is building through Hope Church KY.

Hashtags:
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #FromJerusalemToAntioch #KingdomGrowth #Acts11 #AntiochChurch #PresenceCentered #SpiritLed #FullOfGrace #PropheticCulture #PropheticMinistry #HouseOfPrayer #KingdomFamily #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #RevivalInKentucky #KentuckyChurch #LexingtonKY #HolySpiritLead #HolySpiritFire #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #JesusFollower #AdvanceTheKingdom #EveryMemberMatters #NoSpectators #WorshipCulture #GraceAndTruth #FaithCommunity

Hope is not a little thing—it’s the very heartbeat of our life in Jesus. In this message from Romans 5, we look at how suffering produces endurance, endurance shapes character, and character gives birth to a hope that does not put us to shame.

You’ll hear about:

Why living without hope is unbearable and why hope in Jesus changes everything

How tribulation can move us from survival mode into dreaming with God again

Why your story, your pain, and your endurance become hope for others

The invitation to ask God, “What would I do if I knew I couldn’t fail?” and step into Kingdom adventure

There’s a prophetic call in this word: “We got a pulse.” Areas of your life, dreams, marriages, children, calling, and ministry that you thought were dead are not dead—God is breathing on them again. He is turning what the enemy meant for evil into good, and inviting you to stop just surviving and start dreaming with Him for the next 10 years.

Whether you feel disqualified, too broken, too old, or too late, this message declares: it’s you, son; it’s you, daughter. You were made to walk with God, to carry the dreams of heaven, and to live a life marked by unshakable hope. Let your heart come alive again and let the Holy Spirit set a fire in you that can’t be quenched.

If this stirs your heart, share it with someone stuck in survival mode and subscribe to stay connected with what God is doing in and through Hope Church KY.

Hashtags
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #HopeIsNotALittleThing #WeGotAPulse #Romans5 #EnduranceAndHope #FromSurvivalToDreaming #DreamWithGod #HolySpiritFire #KingdomAdventure #NeverStopDreaming #JesusFollower #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FaithOverFear #RevivalInKentucky #KentuckyChurch #LexingtonKY #HouseOfPrayer #SpiritualGrowth #HealingAndRestoration #TestimonyOfHope #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #MenOfFaith #WomenOfFaith #NextGenRevival #HolySpiritLead

In this message, Brad unpacks what it means to prepare our hearts for what God wants to do next. Drawing from Joshua 3, he challenges us to consecrate ourselves today so we're ready for the "mighty things" God has for tomorrow — and addresses a question many believers wrestle with: how do we reconcile God's character with the violence described in books like Joshua? He walks through the ancient Near Eastern context of "conflict literature" to help us read the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus.

We also dig into what it looks like to be led by the presence and peace of the Holy Spirit rather than by our own pros-and-cons lists, why union and unoffendability matter so much to the health of a church family, and how fasting, connection over correction, and simple obedience open the door to significant breakthrough.

If you've caught a glimpse of what's on the other side — this message is for you. Consecrate yourself today. He's about to do something mighty.

#sermon #consecration #holyspirit #church #faith

In this message, Brad speaks about exploring the depths of God's love and your true identity as His beloved child. This message unpacks Jesus' "new commandment" to love one another as He has loved us, revealing that authentic love flows from understanding how completely and unconditionally we are loved by our Father. Discover why you cannot be forsaken, how to recognize God's affirmation in your life, and how His love transforms the way we relate to others. Whether you've experienced earthly father wounds or simply want to deepen your relationship with your heavenly Father, this sermon offers healing, hope, and a fresh revelation of what it means to be a son or daughter of God.

Hashtags

#FathersDay #GodLoves You #NewCommandment #Identity #FatherAffirmation #BelovedChild #GodsPerfectLove #ChristianSpeaking #FaithMessage #Redemption #GraceAndLove #HealingJourney #IdentityInChrist #UnconditionalLove #ChurchMessage #SpiritualGrowth #FatherGod #BelongsToGod #TrueIdentity #LoveOneAnother

Worship, fasting, and obedience to the Holy Spirit are not meant to be heavy burdens—they are invitations into God’s presence and purpose. In this message, we look at the church at Antioch in Acts 13 and how their devotion to worship and fasting positioned them to hear the voice of the Spirit and courageously send Barnabas and Paul on mission.  

You’ll hear about:
- How the early church actually practiced fasting and why we’ve misunderstood it  
- Why yielding ourselves in worship and fasting opens us to God’s direction  
- The cost of obedience when God calls us to release leaders, comfort, and control  
- Learning to sit with what God says through prayer and fasting instead of rushing ahead  

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about fasting or unsure how to hear God’s voice for your life, this teaching will help you see fasting as a path to intimacy, transformation, and mission—not religious punishment. Our prayer is that Hope Church becomes a community that worships, fasts, listens, and obeys together, trusting that Jesus will sustain and lead His church.  

Subscribe to stay connected with what God is doing at Hope Church KY and share this message with someone who’s hungry for more of God’s presence and purpose in their life.  

Hashtags:  
#HopeChurchKY #HopeChurch #Acts13 #Antioch #FastingAndPrayer #WorshipAndFasting #HolySpiritLead #SendMeLord #ChurchTeaching #ChristianSermon #BibleStudy #JesusFollower #SpiritualDisciplines #RevivalInKentucky #KentuckyChurch #ElizabethtownKY #GroundedFaith #MenOfFaith #ChristianMen #ChurchOnline #YouTubeChurch #FaithGrowth #PresenceOfGod #ObedienceToGod #KingdomMission