Sunday Sermons

Man of Sorrows - Born to a Battlefield

Join us for the second Sunday of Lent, where Pastor Brandon explores the power of prayer in our spiritual battles. Just as Jesus was born into a cosmic battlefield, so ...too are we charged with fighting evil around us through prayer.Show More

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Man of Sorrows - Born to a Battlefield

Join us for the second Sunday of Lent, where Pastor Brandon explores ...

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Man of Sorrows - The Incarnation

This week at Hope, we start a new Lenten sermon series exploring some ...

This week at Hope, we start a new Lenten sermon series exploring some of the trials that Jesus endured during His earthly ministry. Join us as Pastor Brandon walks us ...through the Incarnation of Christ and what that means for us today.Show More

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Praise God For What He Will Do

Pastor Brandon finishes our Hallelujah series with a sermon on What ...

Pastor Brandon finishes our Hallelujah series with a sermon on What God Will Do. Join us in Revelation 21:1-5 and find out what God's promises mean for us today.

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Praise God For What He Has Done

This week, Pastor Brandon dives into Psalm 66. We are continuing our ...

This week, Pastor Brandon dives into Psalm 66. We are continuing our Hallelujah series with an exploration of what God has done in the Bible, in our communal history, and ...in our individual lives. We praise Him for all that He has done. Hallelujah!Show More

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Praising God for Who He Is

Pastor Brandon begins his ministry at Hope Community by exploring the ...

Pastor Brandon begins his ministry at Hope Community by exploring the meaning of "hallelujah" and why we praise God. Drawing from Psalm 145, he identifies four reasons to praise God ...based on His character: because He is the highest (our eternal God and King), because He is good (moral, just, and righteous), because He is love (compassionate, gracious, and merciful), and because He is holy (set apart and perfect). The sermon emphasizes that all of God's attributes are fully revealed in Jesus Christ and challenges the congregation to make praise a transformative habit in their daily lives.

Scripture References:
- Ephesians 4:11-13
- Psalm 145
- Psalm 146-150
- Revelation 4
- Colossians 1:15-20
- 1 John (reference to "God is love")
- Luke (reference to Emmaus road account)
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (communion passage)
- James (reference to being doers of the word)Show More

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Finishing the Unfinished Work of Christ

Jesus left his disciples with an intentional mission: to continue the ...

Jesus left his disciples with an intentional mission: to continue the work he began on earth. Just as a bridegroom promises to prepare a place for his bride, Christ calls ...each believer to partner with him in completing his work through their unique gifts and callings. God has equipped every person as his masterpiece, created for specific good works prepared in advance, and when we respond to his calling despite our doubts and fears, we discover the abundant life he intends for us.

Scripture References:
- John 14:1-3 (My Father's house has many rooms)
- John 20:21 (As the Father has sent me, I am sending you)
- Judges 6:14-16 (Gideon's calling)
- Ephesians 2:10 (We are God's handiwork)
- Psalm 139 (Knit together in mother's womb)
- Matthew 28:19-20 (Great Commission)Show More

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The Three G.C.s of a Healthy Church

This sermon explores three essential components of a thriving church ...

This sermon explores three essential components of a thriving church community: the Greatest Commandment (loving God wholeheartedly), the Great Commandment (loving our neighbors as ourselves), and the Great Commission (making ...and maturing disciples). The speaker emphasizes that these commands are hierarchical, with our love relationship with God forming the foundation for loving others and sharing our faith, reminding the congregation that spiritual growth is a progressive journey rather than an expectation of perfection.

Scripture References:
- Matthew 22:37-38 (Greatest Commandment: Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength)
- Matthew 22:39 (Great Commandment: Love your neighbor as yourself)
- Matthew 28:19-20 (Great Commission: Go and make disciples)
- 1 John 3:17-18 (Love with actions and truth, not just words)
- 2 Peter 1:3-8 (Divine power for godliness; add faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love)Show More

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Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Journey of Discipleship

This sermon explores three essential keys for walking with Jesus ...

This sermon explores three essential keys for walking with Jesus through life's challenges: fixing our eyes on Jesus, believing Him for all things, and spending time with Him. Using the ...imagery of a difficult rope ladder climb at a fair, the message illustrates how discipleship is simple to understand but requires intentional focus and divine help to live out, especially when life's circumstances threaten to throw us off balance.

Scripture References
Mark 1:9-20
Hebrews 12:1-2
John 6:28-29
Matthew 6:31-33

NOTE: We had some technical difficulties this Sunday hence a portion of the beginning of the sermon did not get recorded. It's still a great and thorough message from Pastor Brian!Show More

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Hemmed In by Love: Finding Hygge with God

This sermon by Frank Littel, introduces the Scandinavian concept of ...

This sermon by Frank Littel, introduces the Scandinavian concept of hygge (pronounced who-gah), feeling nice, cozy, safe, and known, and invites listeners to experience this same warmth in their relationship ...with God. Through Psalm 139's image of being "hemmed in" by God's presence, the message challenges the common fear of being fully known by God and instead reveals how His intimate knowledge of us creates security rather than constraint. The sermon encourages listeners to find quiet moments during the Christmas season to sit with God and experience His protective, loving presence firsthand.
Scripture References:

Psalm 139:1-10
Psalm 139:5
Psalm 139:23-24Show More

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The Annoying Joy of the Lord

God desires to interrupt our self-focused rhythms to realign us with ...

God desires to interrupt our self-focused rhythms to realign us with Him, even when His messages feel annoying rather than joyful. Through the story of Israel's exile and restoration, we ...see how God's faithfulness leads His people back to joy—a joy found not in circumstances but in close relationship with Him. Just as Jesus found joy in the cross through His unity with the Father, we too can experience the joy of the Lord as our strength when we draw near to God.

Scripture References:
- Luke 2:10-11
- 2 Chronicles 36:15-17
- Psalm 19:7-8
- Ezra 6
- Nehemiah 8:6
- Romans 5
- James 4:8Show More

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Peace in the Midst of Chaos: From Small Faith to Abundant Provision

This Advent sermon explores how God meets us in our most desperate ...

This Advent sermon explores how God meets us in our most desperate circumstances and transforms our anxiety into peace through faith. Using the story of Elisha and the widow (2 ...Kings 4:1-7), the message challenges us to bring our needs to God, no matter how inadequate our resources seem, and trust Him to multiply what little we have into abundant provision that impacts not just ourselves but our entire community.

Scripture References:
- Philippians 4:4-7
- 2 Kings 4:1-7Show More

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The Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55

In this Advent message, Missional Leader/Pastor Candidate, Brandon ...

In this Advent message, Missional Leader/Pastor Candidate, Brandon Trotter explores Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), revealing how deep immersion in Scripture transformed a young woman facing scandal and uncertainty into someone ...who could praise God through trials. The sermon examines three key truths: God is worthy of praise regardless of circumstances, Scripture shapes our thoughts and responses, and God cares deeply about humility, justice, and our authentic transformation. Through Mary's example, we're challenged to examine where we need both humbling and lifting up as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.Show More