Good Hope Church's - Sermon Podcast
Tune in every Monday for a new message from one of our location pastors! Good Hope Church serves Cloquet, Duluth-Lakeside, Alborn, and Bigfork, MN, as part of the Assemblies of God fellowship in Minnesota. We are a Spirit-filled community passionate about worship, prayer, and living in relationship with Jesus. Through the power of God, people discover their true purpose, and families and communities are strengthened.
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Originally Recorded May 17, 2025.
In “The Road Ahead,” Pastor Corey Pond casts a bold, clear vision for navigating life’s narrow path with unwavering faith. Drawing from Matthew 7:13–14, he challenges us to choose the road less traveled—one that leads to life, though it is often difficult and demanding. With Hebrews 11:1 and 11:6, he reminds us that faith is our foundation, calling us to trust God even when the future feels uncerta...
In Learning to Swim – Part 3, Pastor Mike Jurek invites us to see the baptism in the Holy Spirit as a daily source of strength rather than a single moment in time. Living in the Spirit builds us up from the inside out, helping us grow spiritually and stay connected to God in a meaningful way.
Pastor Mike Jurek explains how focusing our hearts and minds on God moves us beyond routine faith and into real relationship. This message sho...
In Learning to Swim – Part 3, Pastor Daniel Stevens continues our journey of living life in the Holy Spirit. The baptism in the Holy Spirit isn’t a finish line—it’s a starting point. It’s a powerful gift God gives to strengthen us, build us up spiritually, and help us live with greater purpose and connection to Him. Just like learning to swim, it’s not meant to be a one-time experience, but a lifestyle that grows as we practice it.
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In Learning to Swim – Part 3, Pastor Mike Stevens shares how the baptism in the Holy Spirit is meant to be lived out daily, not just experienced once. It’s a gift that strengthens us, builds our spiritual life, and helps us grow closer to God. Like learning to swim, it requires practice, trust, and a willingness to stay in the water instead of stepping back out.
As we set our minds on God and learn to live in the Spirit, our connect...
Pastor Mike Jurek shares how the baptism in the Holy Spirit brings power, bold faith, and a deeper connection with God. This isn’t something we purchase with spiritual performance. It’s a loving gift God offers His children.
He emphasizes that Scripture repeatedly points to speaking in tongues as a clear and practical way believers know that the Holy Spirit has come upon them. Whether the moment feels dramatic or simple, what truly ...
In Part 2 of Learning to Swim, Pastor Daniel Stevens continues exploring what it means to live a life filled with the Holy Spirit. This message focuses on receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. A gift God offers freely, not something we earn or “unlock” through a transaction. We can receive it with open hearts and faith, knowing God desires to empower His people.
He explains that Scripture consistently shows speaking in tongues a...
This week, Pastor Mike Stevens teaches about the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit’s baptism. Something God generously gives, not something we must work for or deserve. Instead of viewing the Holy Spirit like a transaction, Pastor Mike encourages us to simply receive what God pours out.
He also talks about the powerful sign of spiritual baptism: praying in tongues. The Bible shows this gift appearing again and again as believers ar...
In Part 1 of Learning to Swim, Pastor Mike Jurek shares how the baptism in the Holy Spirit is about stepping into a deeper relationship with God — like diving into a lake rather than only sipping water from a glass. God doesn’t want us to just feel a splash; He invites us to grow confident and strong in the fullness of the Spirit.
This teaching is rooted firmly in Scripture — from Joel’s prophecy to the ministry of Jesus and the mo...
In the first message of Learning to Swim, Pastor Daniel Stevens emphasizes that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is an invitation to live fully filled with God — not just experiencing Him from a distance. You don’t just dip your toes in; you jump into the deep end and actually learn how to stay in the water. God calls us to live continually empowered and led by His Spirit.
Throughout the Bible, the Spirit’s baptism is shown to be imp...
In Part 1 of Learning to Swim, Pastor Mike Stevens explains what the baptism in the Holy Spirit truly is — an immersion in God Himself. Just like jumping into a lake is a deeper experience than drinking water or getting rained on, the Holy Spirit invites us into a life fully immersed in His presence. We aren’t meant to jump in and get right back out — we are meant to learn how to swim and live daily in the Spirit.
This baptism is f...
Pastor Mike Jurek brings Core Value #5 into focus: The church must raise up and release the next generation of pastors and leaders. The need for workers is as great as ever, and Jesus is still calling people to step forward. Our responsibility is to create opportunities, champion those who answer the call, and avoid becoming voices that discourage or wound emerging leaders. Every believer should remain ready and willing to go where...
In this week’s message, Pastor Daniel Stevens shares Core Value #5: We must invest in the next generation of pastors. The harvest is still plentiful, and Jesus continues to call people into ministry. As the church, our role is to support, encourage, and make space for those who step forward — not discourage them or tear them down. Even if we aren’t called to vocational ministry, every believer must remain willing to say “yes” if Go...
In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens teaches on Core Value #5: This should not be the last generation of pastors. Jesus still calls people to ministry, and the need remains great. The church must create room for the next generation, resist the temptation to “eat pastors alive,” and encourage those stepping into their calling. Scripture reminds us that while not everyone is called to vocational ministry, every believer must be willi...
In this teaching, Pastor Mike Jurek continues the Vision Series by focusing on Core Value #4: There Should Be a Spirit-Filled, Life-Giving Church in Every Community. He points out that Core Values 1–3 take root when vibrant, Spirit-filled churches exist—churches that share the gospel, develop believers, and create communities where no one walks alone.
Pastor Mike Jurek shows how the Jerusalem church enjoys an incredible season, but ...
Today, Pastor Daniel Stevens leads us through Core Value #4: There Should Be a Spirit-Filled, Life-Giving Church in Every Community as part of the Vision Series. He explains how the early believers naturally build and multiply churches because they live out the first three core values—everyone hearing the gospel, believers taking responsibility for their growth, and Christians supporting one another.
Pastor Daniel describes how the ...
In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens continues our What Are We Doing? Vision Series by teaching on Core Value #4: There Should Be a Spirit-Filled, Life-Giving Church in Every Community. He shows how Core Values 1–3—sharing the gospel, growing in faith, and walking together—only come to life when healthy, Spirit-led churches are planted and strengthened everywhere.
Pastor Mike highlights the tension the early church feels in Jerusale...
In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Jurek shares from Core Value 3: There should be no lonely Christians. God’s design for the Church is for us to walk together in unity, friendship, and forgiveness. When we give more than we take — in kindness, attention, and grace — we build a community that shines with God’s love.
This isn’t about church programs; it’s about people living out the heart of Christ every day. Let’s let the Holy Spir...
Pastor Daniel Stevens continues our “What Are We Doing?” vision series with Core Value 3: There should be no lonely Christians. The message challenges us to invest in each other — to be good friends, quick to forgive, and ready to show grace. When we give more than we take in our relationships, we reflect the love of Christ and strengthen His Church.
True community isn’t about events or programs; it’s about hearts transformed by God...
In this message, Pastor Mike Stevens shares about one of the core values of our church: There should be no lonely Christians. Following Jesus means learning to give more than we take in our relationships — showing kindness, forgiveness, and genuine friendship. When we all “row together” with love and grace, the Church becomes what God intended it to be: a family that reflects His heart to the world.
We’re reminded that fellowship is...
In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Jurek unpacks Core Value #2 from our “What Are We Doing?” series — Believers Should Have Resources to Advance in Their Faith.
He reminds us that personal growth in Christ is our responsibility, but we’re not meant to do it alone. The Church is called to build each other up — to nourish, challenge, and walk together in faith. As we grow stronger individually and as a community, we become the kind ...
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