Welcome to the latest message in our series, "We Are The Church", titled "How To Follow Jesus" with Pastor Tim Ashley!

In this message, Pastor Tim breaks down what it truly means to follow Christ—surrendering our own ways, taking up our cross, and aligning our lives with God's kingdom. Through scriptures including Mark 8: 34-37, Matthew 6: 24, and Psalm 51, we explore how biblical repentance isn't just a one-time event for salvation, but a daily posture that keeps us walking closely with the King.

Key Scriptures & Topics Covered:

• Mark 8: 34-37 — Giving up your own way and taking up your cross
• Matthew 6: 24 — You cannot serve two masters
• Matthew 4: 17 & Luke 19: 10 — Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near
• Acts 3: 19-20 & Revelation 2: 4-5 — Repentance in Salvation & Sanctification
• Psalm 51: 1-19 — King David’s heart of repentance

Key Takeaway:

"Repentance isn't just what gets you into the Kingdom. Repentance is the posture that keeps you walking with the King."

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In this message from our "We Are The Church" series, guest speaker Pastor Dan Livingston delivers an inspiring teaching titled "Can I Get A Witness?"

Drawing from Revelation 12: 10-12, 1 John 1: 1-3, and Matthew 5: 14-16, Pastor Dan challenges us to recognize the impact of our personal testimonies. Overcoming the enemy and pointing others to Jesus isn't about preaching complex sermons—it’s about simply telling your story.

Learn how to structure your 3-to-5-minute personal story to effectively share the gospel through genuine, everyday conversations:

• The Before: What your life was like before Christ

• The How: How you were introduced to Jesus

• The Now: How Jesus is actively changing your life today

Discover how to recognize divine appointments in your daily life, meet people where they are, and share the hope of Christ through relational evangelism.

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Welcome to HopeTown Church! In part 4 of the We Are the Church message series, Pastor Tim Ashley focuses on a crucial question: How Does The Church Share The Message?

The Church is a community of Christ followers on a mission to express God’s heart, wisdom, hope, and healing to the world. The Great Commission isn't just for a select few—it is a universal responsibility and a collective effort. Today, we dive into what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit and how to practically share Jesus through verse-by-verse scripture, illustrations, and personal testimony.

Scriptures Referenced:

• Matthew 28: 18-20

• Matthew 9: 35-38

• Romans Road (Romans 3: 10-11, 3: 23, 6: 23, 5: 8, 10: 9-10, 10: 13)

• Isaiah 59: 2

• 1 Peter 3: 18

• John 3: 16-18

• Acts 17: 28-30

• Acts 1: 6-8

Key Takeaways:

1. The mission is BIGGER than you think

2. The mission is CLOSER than you think

3. The mission is more EMPOWERED than you think

Who are you going to share Jesus with this week? Are you willing to get ready?

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Welcome to HopeTown Church! In part 3 of the We Are the Church message series, Pastor Tim Ashley dives into Matthew 28:18-20 to explore what it truly means to be the church.

The Great Commission isn't just an individual calling—it takes a collective approach. Together, as the church, we are called to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach under the ultimate authority of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 28: 18-20 (NLT)

"18 Jesus came and told his disciples, 'I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'"

Key Takeaways:

• What Does The Church Do? (Goes + Disciples + Baptizes + Teaches)

• The Great Commission Takes A Collective Approach

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What does the biblical church actually look like, and how does it compare to modern culture? In Part 2 of our series "We Are The Church," Pastor Tim Ashley delivers a message titled "What Does The Church Look Like?"

Looking at the early church in Acts 2: 42-47, we explore what happens when believers live with persistent, relentless devotion to God and to one another. At HopeTown Church, our vision is clear: we exist to REACH people who are far from God and CONNECT them with the Hope of Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Tim unpacks three key characteristics of the true church:

• Intensely Devoted: Living in a constant state of relentless pursuit, prayer, fellowship, and Scripture (Proskartereo).

• Irrationally Generous: Leading the way in giving because we truly believe it is more blessed to give than to receive.

• Unapologetically Sharing Jesus: Doing whatever it takes short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ.

We'll never insult God with small thinking or safe living. Watch to discover how you can take your next step—whether that's reading God's Word, joining a small group, serving, tithing, or praying daily.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

• Acts 2:42-47

• Acts 4:33-34

• Ephesians 3:20-21

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What comes to mind when you hear the word "church"? Is it a building, a Sunday morning routine, or something far greater?

In Part 1 of the message series "We Are The Church," Pastor Tim Ashley dives into Scripture to uncover what God truly intended the Church to be. The Church isn't just a physical location or a weekly event—it is a living, breathing community called to live as people of light.

Key Takeaways

• More than a building: The Church is a People, reconciled to God and joined together as a holy temple through Jesus Christ.
• More than a gathering: The Church is an Assembly, called to encourage one another, spark love, and pursue good works together.
• More than an idea: The Church is a Lifestyle—because faith is acting like God is telling the truth, and true faith reshapes how we think, feel, and act every day.

Scripture References

• Ephesians 2 : 14–22 – Reconciled into one body and built as a dwelling place for God’s Spirit.
• Hebrews 10 : 23–25 – Holding fast to faith and not forsaking assembling together.
• Ephesians 5: 6–10, 15–20 – Living carefully as people of light and making the most of every opportunity.

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Pastor Tim Ashley explores what it truly means to uncover who you are in Christ in his message, "Discovering Your Identity."

Too often, we attempt to anchor our identity in our circumstances, our relationships, or our connections. But scripture reminds us that our true identity isn't defined by the world—it is declared by God. You are chosen, royal, set apart, and ultimately, a child of God.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Peter 2:4–10 (NLT) – Chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession.

• John 1: 10–13 (NLT) – Born of God and given the right to become children of God.

• James 1: 22–25 (NLT) – Don't just listen to the Word—live it out.

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When we align our lives with God’s design for community, extraordinary things happen. A Biblical, God-sized vision is always bigger than what any single person can accomplish on their own. In this sermon, Pastor Tim Ashley walks through what it means to step into unity—being on the same page, following the same plan, and living for the same purpose.

Discover how every part of the Body of Christ is essential and how, together through God's power, anything is possible!

Key Scripture References:

• Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NLT) – "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed..."
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (NLT) – One body, many parts working together in unity.
• Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) – God is able to accomplish infinitely more than we ask or think through His power in us.
• Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) – Encouraging one another toward love and good deeds and meeting together.
• Galatians 6:3 (NLT) & John 17:21 (NLT) – Living with humility and praying for true unity.

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Join us for an insightful message from Pastor Tim Ashley at Hopetown Church, titled "Truth Be Known."

In a world full of conflicting voices and opinions, how do we find what is real? Drawing from Jeremiah 9: 23-24, 1 John 4:1, and 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Pastor Tim explores what it truly means to know God and live out His truth. God is completely knowable, but knowing Him requires us to know and embrace the truth.

Every Christian must learn to discern. This sermon breaks down how we respond to truth claims and challenges us to test the spirits rather than relying on our feelings or chasing after myths.

📌 Key Takeaways

• God is Knowable: True fulfillment doesn't come from human wisdom, riches, or influence, but from truly knowing and understanding the Lord.
• Learn to Discern: We are called to test the things we hear to see if they truly come from God.
• The 3 Approaches to Truth: Which one are you?

1. Assuming what you hear is true, but verifying it.

2. Assuming what you hear is not true, but verifying it.

3. Assuming what you feel is true, but refusing to verify it.

• Stand Firm: Preach the Word, stay prepared, and anchor yourself in sound teaching, even when culture walks away from the truth.

📖 Scripture References

• Jeremiah 9: 23-24
• 1 John 4 :12
• Timothy 4:1-4

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📍 Location: Huntsville, AL

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What does true freedom look like in the life of a believer? In this powerful message, Pastor Tim Ashley breaks down what it means to be "Free For ReaL" based on Galatians 5.  

Many times, we mistake freedom as the right to do whatever we want. But biblical freedom isn’t freedom from obedience—it is actually freedom for obedience. Christ has set us free from spiritual debt, religious performance, and meaningless living. The question is: how will we use that freedom? Will we use it to serve ourselves, or will we use it to serve one another humbly in love?  

As D.L. Moody once said, "Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn't really matter." Join us as we learn how to keep in step with the Spirit and live out the highest calling of every believer—freely submitting to the will of God.  

** Key Scriptures: **

• Galatians 5:1 - "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free..."
• Galatians 5:13-26 - Living by the Spirit vs. the Flesh  
• 1 Peter 2:15-16 (NLT) - Using freedom responsibly, not as an excuse for evil  
• John 8:36 - "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

** Main Takeaways: **

1. Freedom is for Obedience: True freedom releases us to honor God, not an excuse for dishonesty, unfaithfulness, or irresponsibility.  

2. What Christ Frees Us From: He eliminates our spiritual debt, releases us from the trap of religious performance, and rescues us from a meaningless life.  

3. Blessing vs. Burden: Ultimately, your freedom releases you to be a blessing or a burden to those around you—and you get to decide.  

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