Some say there are many ways to heaven, and many believe that one must find his/her own way unique to them. But, although there are many paths to Jesus, Jesus boldly claims that He is the only way to heaven.  Weekly Verse:Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6 #FoundationsOfTheFaith #JesusIsTheWay #Heaven #Salvation #Faith-------New to Hope or looking to get connected, click here:...

We face a BIG problem, and worst of all, we can't do anything on our own to fix it. However, there's good news! God did something to fix it, and He has shown us what we can do to receive the gift He gives us to overcome that problem. Weekly Verse:"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from...

You know you are loved when the God of the universe decides to create you in His image! He didn't make you carelessly. Creating you wasn't an after thought. You were beautifully and wonderfully made! #FoundationsOfTheFaith #YoureMadeInGodsImage #ImageOfGod-------Want to receive more news Haiti and about our global partners? Click here: https://touchpoint.gethope.net/OnePageReg/2311 New to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://gethope.net/next/ Subscribe to our Hope newsletter...

All hail King Jesus! All hail the Savior of the world! He is risen! Jesus is alive! Join us in celebrating Christ's victory over sin and death this Easter service as Ayren Nelson speaks of the powerful story of Christ's resurrection.  #Easter #HolyWeek #HeIsRisen #JesusChrist-------New to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://gethope.net/next/ Subscribe to our Hope newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/ If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond here:...

Are you a doubter? Do you feel guilty that at times you doubt God’s word, God’s ways? The good news is that doubt doesn’t disqualify you from faith—we all have doubts! Director of Pastoral Development, Gary Vet, uses John 20 to show how God meets us in our doubt and disbelief.  ---   If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/   If you’d like to view our message notes, click here:...

How do you cope when you want to blame God? Join us for church as Pastor Ayren Nelson tackles this question that is relevant for so many Christians who want to trust God but experience the need for faith during trials.  ---   If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/   If you’d like to view our message notes, click here: https://gethope.net/message-notes/   If you’re new to Hope or looking to get...

Our current grief has no comparison to our future glory. While we may not always see Jesus in our grief, He is with us if we just look for Him. In week two, Duane Calvin shares about the ghost of grief.   Message Notes:   Jesus shows up in our grief. The ghost of grief is one that shows up in just about every area of our lives.  John 20:11-14 (NIV) Looking for Jesus in our grieving means that even in the midst of our loss we look for Him to show us the way to hope. Followers of Christ never...

Ever feel like shame is haunting you? You're not alone. Hear from Matt Curtis in week 1 of "Walking with Ghosts" to learn how to respond, with God's help, to the "ghost" of shame. There is hope where you are, and we are here to help you in the journey!  ---   If you’d like to receive regular updates on what’s happening around Hope, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://gethope.net/enews/   If you’d like to view our message notes, click here: https://gethope.net/message-notes/   If you’re...

Love God? Check. Love people...all people? Maybe not so easy. But that's what we're called to do. In this sermon Duane Calvin speaks on the power of loving God and loving people.

How can we desire the best for our worst enemies? And is it possible that no one is out of God's reach? In week three of the series, Ayren Nelson unpacks Acts 9—a story of how one of the early church's greatest enemies ultimately became one of the biggest contributors to the New Testament. 

Our mission? Sharing the timeless message of Jesus. In week one of the series, Director of Pastoral Development, Gary Vet, explores the history of the church through the Book of Acts.

God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! It’s catchy and it’s true, but do we really believe it? Duane Calvin takes us through the Book of Ecclesiastes to uncover the goodness of God and the source of real satisfaction. 

Glorious isn’t a word we use too often—it’s reserved for things that are special and powerful. In week three of the series, guest teacher Ben Foote explains how truly believing God is glorious has the power to conquer all fear.

This Is Our God: Week 2Chase Gardner Description: It’s not that hard to believe that God could love us when we’re at our best, but how could He possibly love us when we’re at our worst? In week two of the series, Chase Gardner uses the story of the Samaritan woman at the well to show how Jesus goes out of His way to meet us in our shame.   Message Notes:God is gracious and we don’t need to prove ourselves.   John 4:3 (ESV)   Jews and Samaritans saw each other as unworthy of dignity or...

This Is Our God: Week One Chase Gardner - Teaching Pastor - Hope Community Church Description: If God is great, what does that mean for us? In week one, Chase Gardner shares just how "great" the God of the Bible is and why that changes everything. Message Notes: God is great.   “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” – A. W. Tozer The things that you most want to change about your life are probably rooted in lies that you believe about...

Beyond Christmas Week Two - Holy Days, Not Just Holidays Duane Calvin - Raleigh Campus Pastor - Hope Community Church Description: Have you ever wondered if there's more to this season than just lights, activities, and the hustle and bustle? Join Duane Calvin as he continues to explore the true meaning of Christmas—as a Holy day dedicated to God, not just another holiday.  Message Notes: Christmas is a special time of year for most of us with people typically showing more love and kindness...

Beyond Christmas Week One - What’s the True Meaning of Christmas?  Ayren Nelson (Teaching Team - Hope Community Church) Description: What is the true meaning of Christmas, and how do we carry it with us throughout the entire year? Ayren Nelson shares a message that makes us rethink Christmas as we know it. Message Notes:Christmas is a special time of year for most of us with people typically showing more love and kindness than in other seasons. Wouldn’t it be nice to carry the same heart...

Jesus saw people in their helplessness and confusion, and He had compassion. What would it look like for us to fully receive that compassion and allow it to fuel our mission? Lead Pastor Jason Gore looks back on 2023 and forward to what’s in store for 2024. -- Every year at Hope, we take a moment to look back through the past year and highlight what we’ve experienced and accomplished. We also paint a vision for what the next year will be like for us as a church.     What has the last year...

Start to Finish Week 3 - What Does It Mean to Finish Well?  Clay Burgess - Director of Preaching & Theology Description: There’s one thing in life we never really plan for… and that’s getting old. Clay Burgess (Director of Preaching & Theology) wraps up the series with a message on aging, honoring, and what it means to finish well. Message Notes: One thing we tend not to plan for is getting old. As we get older, we start to understand Psalm 90:10 (ESV) “…everywhere you look...

Start to Finish Week 2 - Is Marriage Still Important?  Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor - Flatirons Community Church) Description: You can read all the parenting books in the world, but at the end of the day, each one of your kids is a totally unique human being—unlike anyone else who has ever existed. So where’s the instruction manual? Join Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor of Flatirons Community Church) in week two of the series for a message on parenting. Message Notes:    How do we parent the way...

Start to Finish Week 1 - Is Marriage Still Important?  Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor - Flatirons Community Church) Description: These days it's easy to wonder if marriage still is (or ever was) all that important. In week one of the series, Ben Foote (Teaching Pastor of Flatirons Community Church) takes a look at what Jesus has to say about marriage and brings back the why for those of us who may have forgotten. — Message Notes:    Life is not a sprint. We need to focus on living a godly life...

Deconstruction Week 4 - Why Did Jesus Have to Die?  Léonce Crump (Senior Pastor of Renovation Church) Description: We all have questions about God and the Bible, but beneath all of them lies one crucial tension: Why did Jesus have to die? Once we have the answer, all the other doubts cease to be hurdles between us and Jesus. In the fourth and final week of Deconstruction, Léonce Crump (Senior Pastor of Renovation Church) tackles this fundamental question. — Message Notes:    The Son of God...

Deconstruction - Week 3 Is There Only One Way? There’s something about the exclusive claims of Jesus—“I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life…”—that gets under people’s skin. For those of us who get hung up on the exclusivity of the Christian faith, Chase Gardner spends week 3 pointing to the radical inclusivity we may have overlooked. — Message Notes:   How can Christianity be exclusive while also being about radical inclusion?   After Peter and John heal a man lame from birth in the Name of...