Hope Hell's Kitchen

This podcast features Pastor Ronalda's message on Acts 16:9-19, as well as Pastor Chuck's preparation for the Lord's Supper. In her sermon, Ronalda encourages us to consider what it means to truly speak about Jesus, and pushes us to remember that no matter what we may say or do, it is Jesus and Jesus alone who opens hearts.

This podcast features Pastor Chuck's sermon on Acts 16:1-8, as well as his preparation for the Lord's Table. Rather than looking at this passage through the eyes of Paul, Chuck, with the help of Dr. Willie James Jennings, encourages us to consider it through the story of Timothy. What does it mean for Timothy to be circumcised and join Paul on this journey, and how does that speak to us today?

This podcast features Pastor Ronalda Nicholas' sermon on Acts 15:35-41, along with Pastor Chuck's preparation for the Lord's Table. Ronalda serves as the Pastoral Resident for Hope Hell's Kitchen, and this marks her first sermon with the church, but as you can tell, she is a seasoned minister. In this short passage, she unpacks the complexities of conflict, and encourages us to view conflict through the lens of God's good work.

This podcast features the special guest preaching of Michael Gonzalez, a leader at The Table Philly. Michael continues our yearlong sermon series in the book of Acts as he looks at Acts 15:1-33, a sermon he calls, "Becoming the Disciple Who Joins." Following Michael's sermon, Pastor Chuck prepares our church for the Lord's Supper.

This podcast features the guest preaching of Rev. Susana Rivera Leon. Pastor Sue serves as the Senior Pastor of Sanctuary Church in the Bronx and also sits in the CEO chair of the Latino Pastoral Action Center. She led Hope Hell's Kitchen through Acts 14:19-28, drawing our attention to the persistency and consistency of Paul in this passage. Following her message, Pastor Chuck prepared the church for the Lord's Table.

This podcast features Pastor Chuck Armstrong's sermon on Acts 14:1-18 as well as his preparation for the Lord's Supper. As we continue to journey with Paul and Barnabas, we see the Spirit guiding them more and more into conflict. At times, they flee, and at other times, they run toward it. But regardless, they are constantly following the Spirit. What would it look like if we embodied a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit in our own lives? 

This podcast features Pastor Chuck's sermon on Acts 13:13-52, as well as his preparation for the Lord's Table. In this message, Chuck considers the power of Paul and Barnabas shaking the dust off their feet, and why that serves as a sign of their strength and courage that is found in the power of the Holy Spirit. How might we similarly rely on the Spirit in our lives today?

This podcast features Pastor Chuck's sermon on Acts 13:1-12, as well as his preparation for the Lord's Table. In this sermon, Chuck follows the guide of Willie James Jennings, who reads these verses and says, "Wherever women and men give themselves to the disciplines that attune the body to its hunger for the Spirit they will find themselves receptive to the voice of God, and they will hear the Spirit speaking and offering guidance … we have a communion-bearing, community-forming God who speaks in the midst of the multitude and makes known where we must go to follow the Spirit’s movement."

This podcast features Jonathan Walton guest preaching for Hope Hell's Kitchen, as well as Pastor Chuck's preparation for the Lord's Supper. As our yearlong sermon series in the book of Acts continues, Jonathan picks up at Acts 12:1-25, and he takes us on a journey that explores the power of empire, the freedom—and tension—of Juneteenth, and the sovereignty of God. Trust us when we say there is a lot of truth revealed in this message.

This podcast features Pastor Chuck's message on Acts 11:19-30 as well as his preparation for the Lord's Supper. Chuck takes a look at this passage—which Justo Gonzalez warns can incline us toward boredom—and pushes us to consider what it means for us today. How might we embrace joy, gladness, and faith to compel us to act toward justice?