Sermon Series
The Waters in Which We Swim
Featured Series
In this eight-week series, we will examine eight prevalent messages our cultural swims in, often without realization or examination, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each when considered in the light of the gospel.
Isaiah
Winter 2024
The Book of Isaiah reveals to us many things about a rescuer who will be sent from God to redeem, save, and restore lost people and religious hypocrites.
Half Truths
Fall 2024
This fall, we’ll explore seven pervasive cultural “half truths” that mislead our understanding of life, identity, and purpose.
Gospel Mixtape | Wisdom & Songs
Summer 2024
Our summer sermon series plays off this idea as we look at a compilation of poetry, songs, and wisdom from multiple Old Testament sources.
2023
Romans
Jan. 2023-Jun. 2024
Perhaps more than any other book in the Bible, Romans has shaped Christian theology, local church mission, and individual lives for over 2000 years.
Not Just Another Story
Summer 2023
Join us in this series to examine what makes the stories of Jesus so unique, powerful, and life giving to us today.
Born Unto Us
Christmas 2023
Nativity means place or occasion of one’s birth. So when we consider the Christmas nativity, we are looking at the place and occasion of the birth of Christ.
2022
Ephesians
Spring 2022
This sermon series walks through how God’s love transforms individuals which in turn transform churches which in turn transform the world.
The Story of the Bible in 16 Verses
Summer 2022
The Bible has many short stories, each of which enhances the single grand story of God’s redemption in Jesus.
Made for God: Identity, Gender, Sex
Fall 2022
This fall we will explore how, ultimately, each of us is made for God and what difference that then makes regarding identity, gender, and sex.
Prayers
Winter 2022-2023
The prayers of the Bible have much to teach us about our freedom to relate to God through prayer.
2021
Hebrews: Jesus is Greater
Spring 2021
In this series, we will look again and again at how Jesus is greater—greater than our challenges, feelings, pain, anxiety, boredom, apathy, and sin. Never lose sight of the fact that Jesus is greater!
Stories in Stained Glass
Summer 2021
This series looks at these windows at Hope Lowertown and considers their background, meaning, importance and impact for us today as followers of Jesus.
What’s in a Name?
Summer 2021
This series will look at five ways that the New Testament describes the church, and what that means for us today.
Parables: Uncovering Good News
Summer 2021
Parables are short stories with hidden layers of meaning.” Sometimes the messages are clear, but other times they appear confusing and even out of place.
Hosea
Fall 2021
Hosea is a short book about betrayal, heartbreak, a broken marriage, and the surprising grace of God.
Entrused
Fall 2021
In this three-week series, we will learn more concerning the stewardship of God’s creation and gifts and worship more deeply the one who owns it all.
White Elephant Christmas
Christmas 2021
This holiday season, let us be reminded about how truly special Jesus is as God’s gift to the world!
2020
Hope Community Church in 2020
Vision Series
This sermon series will take a look at where we believe God is leading Hope Community Church. It’ll be an exciting start to following God’s Spirit in 2020!
Love Thy Neighbor
Winter 2020
Much of the Bible was written during turbulent political and cultural times. This three-week series will be a primer for us all as we engage with others in this complicated age.
Journey of Job
Spring 2020
Suffering happens. To everyone. At some point in our lives we will all experience significant loss, pain, disease, or grief. The question is not whether we will go through these things, but how will we face them?
Psalms
Summer 2020
The Psalms are a collection of poems, prayers, songs, laments, thanksgivings, and prophesies. They are the very words Jesus prayed, sang, and even fulfilled. This summer we will “tell of all [his] wonderful deeds” (Ps. 9:1). as recorded in this great book!
2 Peter: Growing in Grace
Fall 2020
The book of 2 Peter calls believers to believe the “more sure” truth of the gospel as the antidote to sin and safeguard against corrupt teaching.
The Gospel Changes Everything
Fall 2020
This series will explore how the church can play a role in affecting positive change. The gospel, rather than politics or worldly power or wealth or social media or reclusivism, changes everything.
Born is the King
Christmas 2020
This Christmas season we will sing and preach through several classic Christmas tunes that declare “Born is the King!”
2019
1 Peter: Between Two Worlds
Spring 2019
We were created for a perfect world, yet here we live amidst a broken and hurting world. In this series we will turn to 1 Peter to more effectively navigate life between these two worlds.
Hey! I Have a Question!
Summer 2019
The questions were submitted by Hope people just like you and include topics on the church, relationships, Christian living, culture, and social justice.
20/20 Initiative
Vision Series 2019
Visioning for the future of Hope Community Church.
Nehemiah
Fall 2019
In this story, Nehemiah calls God’s people to “Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome.”
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Christmas 2019
At Christmas, we remember Jesus in his coming. Our sermon series is titled after a song by the same name. The song reminds us Jesus was born to set people free from fears and sins.
2018
Exodus: The Gospel According to Moses
Winter-Fall 2018
God draws his people out of slavery so that he can draw them into His glory. Even though this took place long ago, Exodus is incredibly relevant to us.
I’m Okay in Jesus
Fall 2018
In this four-week series, we will unpack what it means to live the Gospel-centered life in four simple words: I’m OK in Jesus.
The Waters in Which We Swim
Fall 2018
How aware is a fish of the water in which is swims? Not very. Similarly, how aware are we of the cultural waters in which we swim every day?
The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer
Christmas 2018
This Christmas we revisit the birth story of Christ with the aim of experiencing and spreading Christmas by focusing on Christ, and by focusing on others.
2017
Colossians: Rooted in Christ
Spring 2017
What does it mean to live a life rooted in Christ? How have we been established in the faith? In this sermon series, we’ll look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians to look at living a life rooted not in sin or brokenness, but in Christ.
Hope Box
Summer 2017
In 2017 we decided that several different pastors could speak on different things. We hope this eclectic collection of sermons blesses you.
Amazing Grace
Fall 2017
This fall at Hope, we will be exploring the impact the Protestant Reformation has had on followers of Jesus Christ all around the world.
O Holy Night
Christmas 2017
This advent season we will explore the theology contained within this song’s lyrics and, once again, celebrate the birth of Jesus.
2016
Holy Sex
Fall 2016
This series will helps us to understand and live out God’s design for sex and embrace redemption and restoration in areas of sexual sin.
Awkward Family Photos
Christmas 2016
Though we might not always think of it this way, the story of Jesus’ birth may actually bear some resemblance to…an awkward family photo?
2015
A Mythbusters Christmas
Christmas 2015
Let’s put it to the test! I this four week Christmas series, we look at four questions concerning who Jesus is.
2014
Renovation Project: How the Gospel Changes Us
Fall 2014
This sermon series takes some time to see how the gospel is not just a starting point for the faith, but what sustains us completely.
The Gospel of Luke
Oct. 2014-Oct. 2016
This sermon series focuses on the major themes in Luke’s account including God’s sovereign rule over history, the work of the Holy Spirit, & more.
2013
Growth Changes Everything
Winter 2013
There is no area of our lives that God’s grace in the gospel doesn’t touch. This series looks at how the gospel changes us, & how growth changes everything.
Esther: A Reversal of Fortunes
Spring 2013
Esther tells the story of Israel’s deliverance during exile and how God works through all circumstances to bring about his good plans.
Gospel Sexuality
Summer 2013
What does the gospel have to say about our sexuality? How does God meet us in our confusion and brokenness? This series will address these questions.
Fighting Fair
Fall 2013
Because God has made peace with us, through the cross of Christ we have the freedom to strive to resolve conflict with one another in a Christ-like manner.
No One Else Gets to be Jesus
Fall 2013
No one else gets to be Jesus because no one else died on the cross. Our life is his life. What does that mean for our day to day lives?
Jonah: Should I Not Be Concerned for That Great City?
Fall 2013
This four-week series examines the prophet Jonah & how God pursues not only him, but the great city of Nineveh as well.
Galatians: Jesus + Nothing = Everything
Nov. 2013-Jul. 2014
The gospel is not just the ABC’s of Christianity, but the A-Z of Christianity. The overwhelming theme of the book of Galatians is Jesus+Nothing=Everything.
Joy to the World
Christmas 2013
This sermon series walks through the tune Joy to the World to help us pause to remember and appreciate the joy & beauty of the birth of Jesus Christ.
2012
Genesis: The Book of Beginnings
Sep. 2012-Feb. 2013
The book of Genesis repeatedly shows the grace of God towards a broken people and world. What’s better, the story of God’s love doesn’t stop in Genesis.
Why I Hate Christmas
Christmas 2012
In this Christmas series, we cover four things that may steal your joy from this season where we remember the birth of Jesus.\
2011
Song of Solomon
Spring 2011
This sermon series walks through the major themes of book of Song of Solomon including dating, marriage, sex, romance, and God.
False Intimacy
Spring 2011
In this three-week mini-series, we examine how we have often experienced false intimacy in porn or broken relationships and how to move forward into the forgiveness and grace that God has blessed us with.
The Redeemed Life Set Free
Summer 2011
In this sermon series, we talk about the pursuit of holiness as a hopeful, grace-centered effort that is motivated by God’s own holiness.
Where Are We Going?
Vision Series 2011
In this vision series for Hope Community Church, we ask the question about where we’re going as a church?
2 Corinthians: Bridezilla Returns
Sep. 2011-Sep. 2012
The Bridezilla of Christ is back! In this letter, Paul encourages the church in Corinth to remember their identity in Christ even in their struggles
A Cinematic Christmas
Christmas 2011
Join us as we use the stories of classic Christmas movies to communicate the even better story of Christmas: the birth of Jesus.
2010
What Makes Hope Tick?
Fall 2010
In this sermon series, we take a look at some things that are important to Hope that affect how we lead, do ministry, organize ourselves, and more.
Certified Purveyors of the High Life
Summer 2010
What does it look like to come to Jesus in all areas of our life as we live in response to the gospel?
The Gospel
Sep. 2010-Feb 2011
This sermon series sets out to describe the nuts & bolts of Christianity, namely the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2009
1 Corinthians: The Bridezilla of Christ
Feb. 2009-Mar. 2010
In this series, we’ll be looking at the issues that plagued the church in Corinth and the marvelous grace shown to them by God.
The Affection of Jesus
Spring 2009
What was Jesus thinking by making the church his bride? A four week message series on the church.
The Incarnation
Christmas 2009
In this five-week series, we’ll look at how the event of the incarnation (God becoming a man) fits within the larger narrative of scripture.
2008
Don’t Waste Your Life
Spring 2008
This sermon series walks through the challenge of keeping life in perspective and encourages the Christian to remember to live as if life in Christ goes on forever, because it does.
Be Killing Sin, or It Will Be Killing You
Summer 2008
In this series, we’ll use John Owen’s classic work as a template for killing sin in our own lives so that we might enjoy a sweeter relationship with Jesus.
Habakkuk: Majoring on a Minor
Fall 2008
Why does God allow bad things to happen if he’s all-powerful? This might sound modern, but the biblical prophet Habakkuk was asking the same question.
God: An Introduction
Fall 2008
Who is God? What is he like?….This message series will help to answer some of these questions no matter where you are in your spiritual journey.
Preaching Around the Advent Wreath
Christmas 2008
This Christmas, we examine hope, love, joy, & peace in light of the incarnation of Jesus at Christmas.
2007
In the Beginning, God Created Them Male & Female…Why?
Fall 2007
This sermon series takes some time to examine some of what it means to be created as male & female and how that impacts our relationship with God & others.
The Gospel According to Ruth
Winter 2007
In this series we read, study, and bask in one of the most honest, endearing, and bright accounts in all of the Bible. A story of love, redemption, and faithfulness.
2006
It’s a Boy!
Christmas Series
This sermon series will look at the response of Simeon & Anna, the shepherds, King Herod, Mary, and Zechariah & Elizabeth to the birth of Jesus.
2005
The Gospel According to John
Sept. 2005-Sept. 2007
This series is takes a look at the book that tells the story of Jesus who became a man to die on a cross to save a lost people whom he loves deeply.
Our Hearts on Fire!
Aug. 2005-Sept. 2005
A short series taking a look at six qualities from the book of Acts in order to pause on them to really let them land in our hearts and change our lives.
2003
Acts: The Church on Fire
Oct. 2003-Jun. 2005
Acts! It’s filled with stories about the early church’s wild adventures, astounding miracles, life & death decisions, and people exercising faith in the wildest circumstances.