Pastor Joe Mateer shares how God uses relationships to bring us back when we’ve drifted from Jesus and the church. From Galatians 6 to James 5, discover why healing, growth, and restoration happen best in community—and how to take your next step today.

Key Scriptures: Galatians 6:1–2; John 13:34–35; 1 Corinthians 15:33; James 5:16

Big Idea: You become who you spend time with—so choose Christ‑centered community.

Next Steps: Join a group • Confess, pray, and heal together • Keep showing up

Pastor Joe Mateer shares how God uses relationships to bring us back when we’ve drifted from Jesus and the church. From Galatians 6 to James 5, discover why healing, growth, and restoration happen best in community—and how to take your next step today.

Key Scriptures: Galatians 6:1–2; John 13:34–35; 1 Corinthians 15:33; James 5:16

Big Idea: You become who you spend time with—so choose Christ‑centered community.

Next Steps: Join a group • Confess, pray, and heal together • Keep showing up

Drift happens—but disconnection doesn’t have to be your final destination. In “The Way Back: I’m Ready to Return,” Pastor Peter walks through Psalm 51 and shows how real repentance starts with God’s goodness, not our guilt. From David’s failure to the prodigal’s return, discover how confession opens the door to cleansing, renewal, and the joy of salvation. Includes practical steps for what to do the moment you sin and a powerful invitation to come home to God.

Key texts: Psalm 51; Luke 15; Romans 3:22–23; 1 John 1:9; Isaiah 1:18

Have you ever realized you’ve drifted—spiritually, emotionally, or relationally—and wondered, “How did I get here?” In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 and shows us that disconnection doesn’t have to be our destination. Discover how one honest step can lead you back to God’s presence, peace, and purpose. You’re never too far gone—this is the way back.

Loneliness is real—but it doesn’t have to be final. In this message, we explore how love and faithfulness reflect the heart of Jesus and create authentic community. From breaking down barriers to building trust, discover how God's love moves us from isolation to connection. Watch to be reminded: You are seen, known, and loved.

📖 Key Scriptures:

Matthew 11:28–30

Galatians 5:13–23

1 John 4:7–19

Proverbs 3:3–4

Romans 5:8

In a world full of performance, image, and inconsistency—how do you live a life of real, lasting impact? In this week’s message, Pastor Peter teaches how the Holy Spirit produces goodness and faithfulness in us—not for show, but for substance. Discover how integrity, consistency, and spiritual formation become fruit that the world can trust.

In a world of “Buy Now” buttons, late-night scrolling, and instant gratification, how do we actually live with self-control? In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome impulse culture—not through willpower, but through surrender. Discover how to stop reacting in the flesh and start responding in the Spirit.

Ever find yourself holding onto a grudge longer than you should? Maybe it’s the coworker who undercuts you, the friend who ghosts you, or that family member who never lets things go. In this week’s message, Pastor Peter dives into what it really means to live in step with the Holy Spirit—and how we move from bitterness to freedom. 

Drawing from Galatians 5, we explore how the Fruit of the Spirit—specifically patience, kindness, and gentleness—can help us release grudges and embrace grace. Because let’s be honest: You can’t grow a grudge and the Fruit of the Spirit at the same time. 

From airplane clappers and parenting moments to swaddled babies and viral Chick-fil-A notes, this message is honest, funny, and packed with truth that meets you right where you are. 

🕊️ Key Takeaway: 

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just change how you feel—He changes how you treat people. 

This week, Hope City Church celebrated a God-sized miracle—our first-ever Kids Camp! With 89 campers, 61 volunteers, and unforgettable moments of worship, creativity, and learning, we saw students experience faith in action. In this message, we explore how kindness, serving, and forgiveness aren't just concepts—they're how we Live It Out! Discover why we believe faith is meant to be lived, not just learned.