HOPE Sermons

This week, pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Romans. He breaks down the meaning of Jesus’ command in the book of Matthew to “take up your cross” and follow him. He talks about the process of dying to self in order to live in Christ – the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead.

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Scripture referenced: Romans 8:5-17 / Romans 8:1-2 / Galatians 2:20 / Matthew 16:24-25

As we dive deeper into the New Testament, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Acts and helps us reflect on and learn from the conversion stories of the Bible as well as those of contemporary Christian leaders. He challenges us to believe in the intention, purpose, and abundant life available to us in Jesus. We are here on purpose!

Scripture referenced: Acts 9:10-22 / 13:48-49 / 16:13-15 / 26:16 / 28:23-24 / 28:30-31

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This week, we enter into the New Testament together as we continue our 90-Day Bible series. Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of John and introduces the story of Jesus after 400 years of silence from God.

Scripture referenced: John 1:1-14 / John 11:25 / Matthew 19:28 / Matthew 28:18 / 1 John 3:8

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Pastor Pete teaches from the book of Amos, as we wrap up the Old Testament in our 90-Day Bible series. The theme of this Minor Prophet’s book is justice and Pete describes his words to be the very core of who Jesus is and the work he did for us on the cross: “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5:24). The cross is the fountain head of God’s justice.

Scripture referenced: Amos 5:21-24 / 7:12-15 / Micah 6:8-9 / Romans 1:14 / Timothy 6:6-9 / Psalm 51:16-17

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This week, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Jeremiah. He talks about our problem as people: we don’t trust Jesus’ love for us. With a description of steps we can take toward Jesus, we learn more about how far the Lord went in order for his love to reach the depths of our hearts: 1) Make Jesus personal 2) Trust his love 3) Repent and ask for his forgiveness 4) Say yes to Jesus.

Scripture referenced: Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Jeremiah 1:4-5 / Galatians 4:4-5 / Romans 8:31-32

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Pastor David teaches from the book of Isaiah this week. He describes the “sin cycle” that we experience in our broken world. However, the message is full of hope as we learn about the redemption, restoration, forgiveness, and healing that is found in Jesus. Although talking about our sin and our shortcomings isn’t very comfortable, we learn that it is the road and the way to being made new in Christ.

Scripture referenced: Isaiah 1:18 / 6:1-7 / 9:2, 6-7 / 54:4-6 / 65:17-18, 25 / Revelation 21:1-6

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This week, Pastor Wes Peterson teaches from Psalm 73 about what it looks like to be honest with ourselves and with God. He talks about how we are fully known and, yet, fully loved by God and we are free to approach his throne of grace with boldness.

Scripture referenced: Psalm 73 / Matthew 5:8 / Revelation 12:9 / John 4:24 1 / Samuel 16:7 / Luke 16:15 / Proverbs 16:2

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Today’s sermon opens up with a powerful question from Pastor David: are we willing to experience suffering in order to be made new? Most of us would like to forego the suffering part and just skip to being remade and being transformed into a more compassionate and merciful person. This week David teaches about suffering and what it can mean for us in our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture referenced: Job 9:32-35 / Job 42:1-5 / Job 3:23-26 / Job 13:15 / Isaiah 42:1-3 / Isaiah 43:1-2 / Psalm 18:19 / Psalm 34:18 / Psalm 56:8

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This week, Pastor David talks about the story and life of King Solomon, the glories and pitfalls of celebrity, and a different kind of King found in Jesus. He ends this sermon in Revelation, as he connects the Old Testament with the New and describes the second coming of Christ in victory as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Scripture referenced: Judges 21:25 / 1 Samuel 8:4-7 / 1 Kings 6:38, 7:1 / 1 Kings 11:4, 7 / Zechariah 9:9 / Matthew 21:5 / Matthew 27:37

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This week, we heard from Pastor Pete on the book of Joshua. He narrows in on one of the main themes of this book and character of the Bible: courage. In the face of uncertainty and adversity in our lives, we learn that we can lean into the presence of God as our strength.

Scripture referenced: Joshua 1:9 / Deuteronomy 31:7-8 / Joshua 8:1 / Isaiah 41:10 / 2 Corinthians 1:20 / Matthew 28:18-20

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