Sermons

Our attitude shapes the way we think, see, and respond to life. Jesus has a lot to say about our attitudes because they influence the direction of our lives. Too often we allow life’s pressures and distractions to weigh us down, causing us to endure instead of truly enjoy the life God intends for us. In this message, Pastor Brad shares practical, biblical Attitude Boosters that will help us lighten up, refocus on what matters most, and experience the joy and freedom God desires for us.

Freedom is never free. It always comes at a cost, and throughout history that price has been paid in blood, sweat, and tears. The greatest freedom ever purchased came when God the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to the cross. He paid the price so we could be free from sin and experience new life. That means we have the greatest news the world has ever heard—the Good News of Jesus Christ. We’ve been set free, not just to celebrate our freedom, but to share it. Freedom that isn’t celebrated is soon forgotten. Freedom that isn’t shared leaves others in bondage and is ultimately lost.

What can we discover when we slow down and walk through Psalm 23 one verse at a time? This week, Renee shares a personal reflection on one of her favorite passages of Scripture, revealing the comfort, guidance, and hope found in each verse. Plus, she includes a memorable illustration that brings the message to life.

Father’s Day

One of the greatest myths of our culture is the idea that you can have it all. The reality is, you can't. Most of us know that instinctively. Yet we still pack our schedules and our lives with things that aren't truly important. Why? Because we often fail to determine what matters most, and we fail to steward our time well. When that happens, the urgent crowds out the important, and we lose sight of our God-given priorities. Come along as Pastor Brad gives us the antidote from God’s Word.

The hope we have in Jesus was never meant to stay with us—it was meant to travel! In this message Pastor Brad, explores the practical, most effective ways we can share the Good News with others; first and foremost by living it, listening to people's stories and needs, sharing our personal testimonies of God's work in our lives, and bringing others to experience God's love at HOPE Church. Discover how God can use ordinary people and everyday interactions and conversations to bring hope to the lost and hurting.

As believers, many of the struggles we face can be traced back to one issue: a lack of spiritual maturity. God created you with purpose and Jesus redeemed you for a mission. In this message, we’ll discover who we are in Christ, evaluate where we are growing, and learn how spiritual maturity positions us to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. Our purpose is ultimately defined by the mission of Jesus, Luke 19:10.

God is the only one who can take the mess we make of our lives and bring good from it. Brad and Renee share their story of God’s grace and how He transformed their lives using them in so many different ways, evening starting HOPE Church. However, there are things we need to do in order for His purpose for us to be fulfilled. God does His part and His Word makes it clear, we have our part.

Our first response may be to pray about our problems. However, there are specific ways to pray and some practical things to do when we’re faced with problems and difficult decisions.

Everyone has problems. They are inevitable in life. So what do you do when troubles trouble you? Pastor Brad walks us through several things about our problems from the first chapter of James. Then James gives us 4 ways to respond to our problems. You don’t want to miss any of this. You may not be going through any problems right now but you’ll need this at some point in your life.

Renee interviews 3 Moms, 4 kids and is a lead in to the “Let’s Be Real” Mother’s Day Message. 

Let’s be real! Mother’s Day can be hard! The truth is, women and men alike, are going to experience feelings that different seasons bring. And all the feelings are big! And they’re real! And, there, are, answers! 

Renee shares real struggles, amazing truths, and practical answers that when embraced, will allow us to have real happiness no matter what season we’re in.

If you’ve ever had prayers go unanswered—especially when they were centered on promises from the Bible that haven’t come true for you… or you’ve faced unresolved problems after asking God for help—this message is for you. Pastor Brad walks us through how God’s promises in His Word work in our lives and how the Holy Spirit works to enable believers to understand, accept, and apply the revealed truths of scripture.

In every relationship we sow seeds every day. You’re sowing seeds of anger, seeds of trust, seeds of conflict, or seeds of peace. According to the book of James, we have a responsibility to respond to others by planting seeds of peace and harmony. It tells us relating to others is a lifestyle and James gives us 6 ways we should act to relate wisely toward other people.

What does milk have to do with the Holy Spirit? With an illustration, Renee explains the roles of the Holy Spirit and challenges us to listen to and follow the Spirit’s prompting in our lives.

Question of the Day: Are you being changed by the Holy Spirit of God?

Almost everybody knows that Jesus resurrected from the dead. And we understand why. Or do we? In part two of the resurrection story, Pastor Brad continues to show us what a better life for those who choose to embrace it. You were made for more than just the good life. God created you for The Better Life.

You’ll also hear Rod Myers’ testimony and he is receiving God’s Better Life.

What if there were more to living than just a good life? Hear how to have a better life this Resurrection Sunday.

How does God answer prayers? Or how do I receive an answer from God? Today Pastor Brad shares several real life stories from God’s Word and in doing so gives us 4 mindsets, or attitudes we must embrace to receive answers to our prayers.

We carry keys to unlock doors and it depends on their shape as to what door they open. Many of us are blank keys. We have the potential to open many doors with our prayer life. Much like a key, we have to be willing to be shaped, filed and polished in order to turn the right tumblers to unlock those doors. In this week’s message we look at the key conditions God gives us to have our prayers answered.

Many of us have misconceptions about prayer. We treat God like a vending machine.  Some think prayer is a first aid kit; it’s an act of desperation. Some think prayer is a duty. In this series, we're demolishing some of these misconceptions. Pastor Brad answers the question, “why do we pray?” He takes us through 4 purposes of prayer and end with a powerful time of prayer where we know God is going to send us answers.

Do you ever feel like the Lord doesn't hear your prayers? Are you distracted in your prayer time? Do you struggle to pray, wondering if you’re even doing it right? This week Renee encourages us that these feelings are very normal and regardless of how we feel, the truth is, the Lord just wants to have a conversation with us. 

Everything about Noah and the Ark is odd. The event challenges us to be faithful to the Lord and obedient to His Word. This week Renee encourages us to be like Noah, be odd for God and follow His instructions to, a, T.

We tend to live up to what other people expect of us. Could you have those feelings you once had for your spouse? Can you reboot an old friendship that’s died on the vine? If you choose to love and do loving things, the feelings will follow. How do you do it? In Revelation 2 Jesus gives us 3 things to expect the best in all our relationships, especially our closest ones.

We all need lasting friendships! Last week we focused on loving people that are hard to like. While there are people you just don’t see eye to eye with at times, sometimes the other person isn’t the problem. I am! So what’s the solution? This week Pastor Brad dives into how to be more like Jesus when it comes to building lasting friendships.

We all have people in our life that we have to deal with, whether it’s on the job, in our family or wherever that we just don’t like. And you ask these questions; Can't I just ignore them? Do I really have to love them? Do I have to like them? In this very intriguing message, Pastor Brad answers these questions and explains what God’s word says about learning to love difficult people.

God could have just created us and immediately taken us into heaven. But He put us here on earth for 70, 80, 100 years so we can learn how to love. And if we don’t do that, we miss one of the biggest points of life. The most beautiful picture of Love is at the Cross of Calvary! There we discover who we’re to love and how.

Today’s message is an introduction to the next couple of messages in the weeks ahead. Pastor Brad introduces the secret sauce to our relationships. It’s something we’re commanded and compelled to do as followers of Jesus… Love. It’s a word we throw around like no other. But what is love? What does it mean to love? Let’s look at a few things God’s Word teaches us about love.

Baptism is about relationships. It visualizes that we are saved by and belong to Jesus and we belong to each other in the church. In this message Pastor Brad breaks these points down and answers some of the most common questions about baptism.

You and I are wired for relationships and God desires for us to have friendships that are meaningful and lasting. In the first message of this series Relationships, Pastor Brad takes into the book of wisdom, Proverbs. The book of Proverbs is a relationship manual. Solomon gives us six characteristics for developing lasting friendships.