Hope Community Minerva

What if your faith died with you?

Statistically, 60-70% of kids who grow up in church walk away from their faith as adults. And the reason isn't a lack of programs or better youth groups. It's that faith was never really lived out — it was performed at church and absent everywhere else.

In this message from Deuteronomy 6, we look at one of the most important passages in all of Scripture. Moses charges an entire generation: love God with everything you have, and pass that on to the people around you. Not as a program. Not as a checklist. As a way of life.

Because here's the hard truth: you can't pass on a faith you don't actually have.

Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who wants to live with more purpose and intentionality — this message is for you.

It’s possible to experience God’s power… and still not trust Him.

In this message from Numbers 14, we look at the moment Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land—and turned back. After everything God had done, fear of the unknown kept them from stepping into what He had promised.

The same tension shows up in our lives today.

Following Jesus isn’t just about what we’re saved from—it’s about what we’re saved to. But the life God has for us is found on the other side of trust and obedience.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why it’s possible to be saved but still feel stuck
• How fear and familiarity pull us backward
• The difference between hearing God and trusting Him
• Practical steps to move forward in faith this week

If you’ve ever struggled to trust God with what’s next, this message is for you.

Holiness. Most of us have spent our whole lives getting it wrong. We've turned it into a checklist, a standard we can't meet, or worse — an excuse to look down on others. But in this episode, we're cracking open one of the most avoided books in the Bible — Leviticus — to find out what God actually means when he says "be holy, for I am holy."

It turns out the whole book is answering one question: how can broken, sinful people live in the presence of a holy God? The answer takes us from ancient Israel all the way to the cross — and it's far better news than you might think. Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just starting to ask questions, this episode will change the way you think about holiness, the law, and what God actually sees when he looks at you.

📖 Leviticus 19 | Romans 10:4 | 2 Corinthians 5:21

Why would God spend more words in the Bible describing a tent than the Ten Commandments? The answer reveals something at the very heart of who God is and what He has always wanted — not just obedient people, but a people He could actually be with.

In this message we walk through Exodus 40 and the dedication of the Tabernacle, tracing how this ancient tent was designed to look like Eden, how God's glory filled it in a way that even Moses couldn't enter, and how that moment is part of a much bigger story. A story that runs from a garden, to a tent, to a temple, to a manger, to a cross — and ends with you.

If you've ever felt like your faith was mostly about rules and checklists, this one is for you.

Hope Community Church — Minerva, OhioPart 10 of The Gospel Story

Nobody likes to think of themselves as a slave. But what if that's exactly what we are?In this message from Exodus 12, Pastor Phil unpacks the Passover — the story that defined an entire nation — and shows how it points to the only real freedom any of us can find. Sin, death, and darkness have a grip on all of us. But there's a way out.In this sermon you'll discover:- Why every human faces the same three problems: sin, death, and the power of darkness- How God's rescue of Israel foreshadows what Jesus came to do- What it means to be "under the blood" — and why it changes everything- Why the Passover meal and the Lord's Supper are more connected than you think📖 Key Scriptures: Exodus 12 | John 1:29 | Hebrews 9

This message is part of The Gospel Story — a year-long journey through the entire storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, seeing how every part points to Jesus. We are currently in the "Rise and Fall" section, tracing Israel's story from its establishment to the exile.🏠 Hope Community Church | Minerva, Ohio📅 Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:30 AM🌐 HCMinerva.ChurchAbout Us: At Hope Community, we are dedicated to making disciples of Jesus who are transformed by truth, sent out on mission, and live together in unity.