Good Hope Church's - Sermon Podcast

In Part 1 of our Vision Series, Pastor Daniel Stevens shares the heart behind Good Hope Church’s vision: Reach Up, Rise Up, Reach Out. We are called to reach up and develop a real relationship with the living God, rise up as that relationship transforms our lives, and reach out by putting our faith into action.

Pastor Daniel also walks through the core values that guide Good Hope Church: giving everyone the opportunity to hear...

In this powerful message, guest speaker Bishop Michael Grant explores the steps toward family reconciliation through the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 43. Though their family had experienced years of betrayal, hurt, separation, and broken trust, God was already at work creating an opportunity for restoration.

As Joseph welcomes his brothers to the table, we see that reconciliation is often a process that requires grace...

In 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Mike Jurek explores one of the foundational truths of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus did not simply escape death. He defeated it. His physical resurrection from the grave gives us the hope and promise that death is not the end for those who put their faith in Him.

Our earthly bodies are temporary, but through Christ we have the promise of resurrection and eternal life. One da...

In 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Mike Newcomb reminds us of the incredible hope we have because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. His resurrection is essential to our faith, because if Christ had not been raised, our faith would be meaningless. But because He lives, we have the promise that one day we will also be raised with Him.

Our physical bodies are t...

In the final message of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Daniel Stevens takes us through 1 Corinthians 15 and the hope we have in the resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, those who belong to Him can look forward to a future beyond this temporary, perishable life. Just as Christ was raised with a glorified body, believers will one day be changed and receive an imperishable, spiritual body.

The resurrection of Jesus i...

In this message from 1 Corinthians 4, Pastor Mike Jurek challenges us to take a closer look at the motives of our hearts. What we invest our time, attention, and resources in can reveal what truly matters to us. While Scripture calls us to examine ourselves, we are not called to condemn ourselves. God alone is the judge, and through Jesus, His grace and mercy can expose the shame, guilt, and false identities we carry so that healin...

In this message from 1 Corinthians 4, Pastor Mike Newcomb challenges us to examine the motives behind our faith and the way we handle God’s Word. We have been entrusted with the truth of Scripture, and with that comes the responsibility to live it out faithfully, caring more about what God thinks than the approval or judgment of others.

Ultimately, God sees beyond our actions and examines the heart. Fear of what others think c...

In Part 11 of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Daniel Stevens challenges us to look beyond our actions and consider what is really happening in our hearts. God sees beyond the hurt, shame, pride, and false identities we may hide behind. One day our motives will be revealed, so the question becomes: what will God find in our hearts?

As we walk through 1 Corinthians 4, we’re reminded that everything we have, from our abilities t...

In 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor Mike Jurek looks at God’s design for singleness, relationships, sex, and marriage. Whether single or married, we are called to grow in our faith, practice self-control, and build our relationships on biblical truth. A strong marriage is not about fighting against each other, but standing together, sharpening one another, and fighting the issues as a united team.

Marriage can be difficult, and it take...

In this message, Pastor Mike Newcomb continues through 1 Corinthians 7 with a practical look at building a healthy, Christ-centered marriage. Marriage can be difficult, but when Christ remains at the center, husbands and wives can walk together in the roles God has given them, recognizing that they are equal in value while serving and supporting one another in different ways.

A strong marriage is built on more than feelings. Love is...

In Part 10 of our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Daniel Stevens looks at God’s design for marriage and how our relationship with Christ shapes the way we love and serve one another. Whether married or single, we are called to grow in self-control, lay down our pride, and become people who sharpen and strengthen those around us.

Pastor Daniel also explores the spiritual battle that can take place within marriage and the ...

In Part 9 of our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Mike Jurek examines how we can approach difficult and sometimes debated passages of Scripture with wisdom and grace. Understanding the difference between a spiritual principle and its application can help us faithfully interpret God’s Word without allowing disagreements over secondary issues to distract us from what matters most.

Pastor Mike Jurek challenges us to seek bib...

In Part 9 of our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Daniel Stevens takes a closer look at some of the challenging passages of Scripture that Christians may understand and apply differently. By separating the timeless spiritual principles of Scripture from the ways those principles were applied in a particular time and culture, we can better understand God’s Word and how it speaks into our lives today.

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In Part 9 of our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Mike Stevens explores how Christians can faithfully navigate difficult passages of Scripture and still walk together when we don’t agree on every interpretation. By understanding the difference between a biblical spiritual principle and how that principle is applied, we can approach challenging passages with wisdom, humility, and a desire to follow the leading of the Holy...

In Part 8 of our journey through 1 Corinthians, Guest Speaker Jodie Jurek looks at how Jesus sets us free from sin and teaches us a new way to live. Following Christ means putting away our old sinful ways, learning to view our lives through the eyes of Jesus, and allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us into people who are set apart for God.

Jodie Jurek reminds us that being led by the Spirit is neither legalism nor lawlessness. True fr...

In Part 8 of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Daniel Stevens explores the freedom from sin that Jesus offers us. Being born again means leaving behind our old ways, allowing Christ to transform how we see the world, and becoming the people God has called us to be. Jesus offers freedom from our guilt, our hurts, and the power sin can have over our future.

Pastor Daniel Stevens explains that Christian freedom isn’t about legalis...

In Part 8 of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Mike Stevens shares what it means to truly be free from sin. Jesus came to set us free from the guilt of our past, the hurts we carry, and the future that sin tries to control. As followers of Christ, we’re called to take off our old sinful ways, learn to see the world through Jesus’ eyes, and put on the new life God has created us to live.

Pastor Mike Stevens reminds us that...

Pastor Mike Jurek continues our 1 Corinthians series with Part 7, “The Most Excellent Way,” focusing on the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 13. Paul’s message reminds us that even the greatest spiritual gifts mean little without love. God is not simply interested in what we can do. He wants to change our hearts and teach us to see others through His love.

As we step into the light of God’s love, we do not hav...

In Part 7 of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Mike Newcomb looks at 1 Corinthians 13 and “The Most Excellent Way.” At the heart of this familiar passage is agape love, the kind of love that comes from God and changes the way we see Him, ourselves, and the people around us.

Pastor Mike reminds us that following Jesus is about more than spiritual gifts or proving that we are right. God wants to transform our hearts. When w...