Discover Pastor Mike Stevens' enlightening sermon on "Treasures in Heaven: Do Not Worry" in this captivating YouTube video! 🙏Pastor Mike delves into Matthew 6:19-21, urging us to prioritize eternal treasures over temporary possessions and make wise choices in our investments.In Matthew 6:22-24, he explores the power of perception, emphasizing the importance of seeing through the lens of gratitude and hope rather than covetousness and despair.Addressing worry in Matthew 6:25-34, Pastor Mike en...

Pastor Jason, shares an encouraging message at our Lakeside Location.

Join us for an enlightening exploration of Jesus' teachings on giving, prayer, and fasting in this insightful message by Pastor Daniel Stevens. Delve into Matthew 6:1-18 as we unravel the nuances between doing things for God versus doing things for show.Discover the importance of authentic giving as Pastor Daniel unpacks the difference between tithes and offerings, emphasizing the heart behind our financial stewardship. Gain valuable insights into prayer as we learn the significance of sincer...

Join us for an enlightening exploration of Jesus' teachings on giving, prayer, and fasting in this insightful message by Pastor Mike Stevens. Delve into Matthew 6:1-18 as we unravel the nuances between doing things for God versus doing things for show.Discover the importance of authentic giving as Pastor Mike unpacks the difference between tithes and offerings, emphasizing the heart behind our financial stewardship. Gain valuable insights into prayer as we learn the significance of sincerity ...

Welcome back to our sermon series with Pastor Daniel Stevens! In this episode, we explore Matthew 5:27-37, where Jesus addresses profound topics like adultery, divorce, and truth, guiding us to seek the heart of God behind these commandments.Reflecting on last week's discussion, Pastor Daniel challenges us to move beyond mere rules and seek the wisdom of God. Discover how Jesus raises the bar, urging us not to harbor adulterous thoughts but to cultivate love, respect, and faithfulness in our ...

Welcome back to our sermon series with Pastor Mike Stevens! In this episode, we explore Matthew 5:27-37, where Jesus addresses profound topics like adultery, divorce, and truth, guiding us to seek the heart of God behind these commandments.Reflecting on last week's discussion, Pastor Mike challenges us to move beyond mere rules and seek the wisdom of God. Discover how Jesus raises the bar, urging us not to harbor adulterous thoughts but to cultivate love, respect, and faithfulness in our rela...

Join Pastor Daniel Stevens in this insightful continuation of our Sermon on the Mount series as we explore Matthew 5:21-48 and dive deep into the heart of God's commandments.In this segment, Pastor Daniel challenges us to move beyond mere rules and seek the wisdom and ways of God. Discover how the Pharisees allowed religion to deteriorate into a set of rigid rules, contrasting with God's desire for us to grasp His heart and preserve it in our lives.Explore the profound teachings of Jesus on t...

Join Pastor Mike Stevens in this insightful continuation of our Sermon on the Mount series as we explore Matthew 5:21-48 and dive deep into the heart of God's commandments.In this segment, Pastor Mike challenges us to move beyond mere rules and seek the wisdom and ways of God. Discover how the Pharisees allowed religion to deteriorate into a set of rigid rules, contrasting with God's desire for us to grasp His heart and preserve it in our lives.Explore the profound teachings of Jesus on topic...

Welcome to the live broadcast of Pastor Daniel Stevens as we continue our exploration of The Sermon on the Mount. In this segment, Pastor Daniel delves into Matthew 5:13-20, where Jesus presents a powerful metaphor: "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." Discover the profound implications behind these words as Pastor Daniel unpacks their prophetic meanings. Salt, a preservative, symbolizes our role in upholding the enduring truths of God's Kingdom. Similarly,...

Welcome back to Pastor Mike's enlightening series on The Sermon on the Mount. In this segment, we explore Matthew 5:13-20, where Jesus presents a powerful metaphor: "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." Discover the profound implications behind these words as Pastor Mike unpacks their prophetic meanings. Salt, a preservative, symbolizes our role in upholding the enduring truths of God's Kingdom. Similarly, light represents the truth that illuminates darkness,...

Welcome to our journey through The Sermon on the Mount – Jesus' profound teachings that continue to resonate through the ages. In this first installment, we delve into the core of Jesus' message, exploring the Beatitudes and the revolutionary values they embody. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom and transformative power of these words. In this sermon, we examine the backdrop of this pivotal moment in history, where Jesus, amid a sea of miracles and crowds, delivers a message that...

Welcome to our journey through The Sermon on the Mount – Jesus' profound teachings that continue to resonate through the ages. In this first installment, we delve into the core of Jesus' message, exploring the Beatitudes and the revolutionary values they embody. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom and transformative power of these words. In this sermon, we examine the backdrop of this pivotal moment in history, where Jesus, amid a sea of miracles and crowds, delivers a message that...

Please use  one of our online giving options at: https://goodhope.ag/giving ---------------------------------------- Sermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/easter-2024 ---------------------------------------- Dive into Pastor Mike's powerful message on Resurrection Sunday, where he explores the incredible redemption story of Peter amidst the events of Holy Week. In this enlightening sermon: - Discover Peter's journey from a simple fisherman named Simon to a key figure in the early...

Join us as we dive into Pastor Mike's insightful sermon on the Empowerment Model in Part 4 of our series. Discover the four models of ministry and why empowerment is our emphasis. Explore the New Testament model outlined in Ephesians 4:11-16, highlighting the importance of unity and purpose in serving the Lord. Learn about Good Hope's strategy for discipleship and how each of us plays a vital role in bringing Jesus to the world. We'll also examine the consequences of division and ineffective...

Welcome to Part 3 of Pastor Mike's sermon series: "The True Vine"! In this insightful message, Pastor Mike highlights four key points: Productivity Expectations: God expects us to be productive, not just in John 15:2 but throughout Scripture. He delves into the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:24-30), emphasizing the importance of action to our faith. God's Assistance: Aligning with God's plan ensures His presence and help in our endeavors. By seeking His will and partnering with Him, we...

In Part 2 of Pastor Mike's sermon, the focus is on the journey of improvement that the Lord expects from believers. The sermon emphasizes three main points: pruning, unity, and becoming a friend of Jesus. Through the analogy of pruning in John 15:2-3, Pastor Mike highlights the necessity of letting go of harmful or distracting elements in our lives to reach our full potential in Christ. This includes shedding selfish ambitions and grudges, as exemplified by the early disciples. Unity and...

In this powerful sermon from Pastor Mike Stevens titled "The True Vine - Part 1" as part of the Vision Series, he delves into the importance of remaining connected to Jesus, the One True Vine. Through a lively discussion and engaging hand motions symbolizing "Reach Up, Rise Up, Reach Out," Pastor Mike emphasizes the significance of defining and defending church culture. Drawing from John 15:1-8, he highlights the analogy of believers as branches connected to the true vine, Jesus. Examining...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Daniel Stevens explores the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. Beginning with the context of an expert in the law questioning Jesus about the greatest commandment, Pastor Stevens unpacks Jesus' profound response, emphasizing the call to love God with all our being and to love our neighbor as ourselves, echoing scriptures from Deuteronomy and Leviticus. With deep insight, Pastor Daniel discusses the significance of loving God with...

In this powerful sermon, delve into the heart of true discipleship and the call to bear fruit for the Kingdom of God. Addressing the prevalent issue of complacency in modern Christianity, Pastor Mike challenges listeners to move beyond self-centered faith to sacrificial living. Drawing insights from the Parable of the Sower and personal experiences, discover the different responses to the Gospel message and the importance of understanding, prioritizing, and living out sacrificial love for...

In Part 6 of this series, Pastor Mike dives deep into the importance of not only keeping in step with the Spirit but also walking in truth. Drawing from John 4:21-24, he emphasizes how God seeks worshippers who are rooted in both Spirit and truth, not just religious traditions or cultural norms. In a world increasingly indifferent to truth, Pastor Mike challenges us to be different as followers of Jesus. From examining the prevalence of lies to understanding the various reasons behind...

In this segment of Pastor Mike Stevens' sermon series, we explore the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers towards a deeper connection with God. By addressing common pitfalls and emphasizing the transformative power of God's love, Pastor Mike highlights the essential nature of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Drawing parallels from scripture and real-life examples, he underscores the importance of individual and collective spiritual growth, urging believers to embrace the...

Dive into 1 John 4:7; 17-18 as we discover the connection with God leading to love for others. 🙏 Unpack Proverbs wisdom in receiving instruction and the humorous insights of Proverbs 12:1. Discover the risks and rewards of correction in Proverbs 9:7-12, with lessons from Luke 18:9-14 and Numbers 12:3 on humility. 📜 Moses' humility, humor, and intimate encounters with God at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:16-20) and the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:11-13) will inspire and challenge you. Experience the...

Join Pastor Mike Stevens in Part 3 of the series 'Free from Fear of Death and Judgment.' Discover the blessed assurance of eternal life in Heaven through faith in Jesus. 🌟 Don't miss the parallels between a hypothetical health pill and God's promise of eternal life! Explore the stages of cultural departure from faith and the freedom from the fear of death offered by the Gospel. Understand the valuable aspect of the fear of God and learn the steps to embrace blessed assurance: receiving the...

This week's sermon delves into the concept of God's love as a unifying force in Christianity, emphasizing the role of love in bringing believers together and driving them towards a common mission. It draws parallels between the Apostle Paul's transformation through God's love and his commitment to the mission of spreading the Gospel. The message highlights the twofold mission for believers: living out abundant life in Christ as an example and presenting the Gospel message to the world with...