Isaiah 9:2-7

This week, Pastor Sid brings us the advent gospel message of how Jesus is our source of peace.

In a world that continues to struggle and wrestle with anxiety, fear, and not so much peace, our calling is to surrender to our Savior, the Prince of Peace. It's not just an absence of conflict, but it's also the presence of Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah 40:27-31

This week, Pastor Dave starts our advent series on the "Words of Waiting." In this series, we explore the significance of the words Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love and how that relates to the coming of the Messiah.

This week, Pastors Dave preaches on the word "Hope." We have hope because of what God has done and what he will continue to do for the restoration of all creation, including us, his people.

Jude 17-23

This week, Pastor Jonathan concludes our series on the book of Jude.

Jude, as the caring pastoral leader ends his letter to his congregation with a word of encouragement. He encourages the church to stand firm in our faith journeys, but to do this together with all God's people, resting in the ultimate shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 3-19

This week, Pastor Sid brings to us the encouragement and challenge in facing false teaching in the church.

Who we follow matters and the call for us as a church community is to always be discerning good and faithful leaders.

Jude 1:1-4

This week, Pastor Dave begins our mini-series on the book of Jude.

This book may be a strange book and some may wonder why it's even in the Bible, but Pastor Dave guides and invites us to see the message of Jude, which challenges us today as well.

"We are called to love our city so deeply that we stand against its idols" (Lesslie Newbigin, paraphrased).

In this episode, Misha sits down with the 3 pastors of our church, Sid, Dave, and Jonathan. These pastors share their reflections and how this sermon series has ministered to the life of our church.

Hebrews 10:19-25

This week Pastor Dave reflects on the importance of community for us to grow in our life in Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

This week, Pastor Dave explores the importance of the body and what it means for us to follow Jesus with our sexuality.

On March 20, 1988, Hope Community Church was officially planted.

In this episode, Pastors Sid and Dave sit down with Pastor Steve Elzinga, the first pastor of Hope Community Church.

They discuss the vision and some of the behind the scenes of this original church plant back in the late 80s!

Pastor Steve Elzinga currently serves and resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife.

Time Stamp:

0:00~6:00 Introductions

6:01~21:59

22:00~34:48

34:49~41:18

41:19~55:01

55:02~1:00:14

1:00:15~End

What advice would you give to us now?

Mark 11:15-18

This week, Pastor Jonathan brings us the good news from the Gospel of Mark.

Jesus displays for us the heart of the Father, which is to live justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. Just like Jesus, we strive to reflect real justice, right-relationship and shalom, which is the will of the Father.