The Blessed Life | Blessed | Part 3 Jesus — the Creator and the Definer of reality introduces us to the upside down kingdom of the Father in His sermon on the mount in Matthew 5:3-10What culture could call incredulous, Jesus calls true: “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”

Spiritual Blessings | Blessed | Part 2 This morning we continued our series, Blessed, with a powerful message from Senior Pastor David Dwight. The ultimate blessing is not the granting of what we asked of God, but the intimacy with Him that grew in the years we prayed for that miracle, longed for that financial stability, ached for the restoration of those relationships, or cried for the healing of mental and physical illnesses. Whatever draws us closer to God is, in the truest sense, a blessing. He is our prize. As followers of Jesus, we live by a gospel-shaped value system — not the world’s. What culture might see only as hardship, we see as an invitation to experience the richness of God’s kindness and grace more fully. At the core of every longing is a deeper desire for God Himself, even when we don’t realize it. And it’s in the struggles and in the waiting that He grows our relationship with Him, knowing that the joy to come will be magnified beyond what we could ever hope for or imagine.

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Before and After | All in All | Part 4 If we truly believe that we have been raised with Christ, we are to look higher to live deeper. This week, we invite you to mediate on Colossians 3:1-14: “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

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Gospel Life | All in All | Part 1 This morning we kicked off a new series, All in All, walking through Paul's letter to the church in Colosse. Senior Pastor David Dwight posed a powerful question: Where is your soul's address? Where is your soul living? Paul urges the church to lift their vision upward and outward, reminding them that they are part of something far greater - the Gospel. He was writing to believers who longed to live intentionally for Christ. In the same way, we are invited to anchor our souls in Jesus - growing in faith, hope, and love as we worship, study God's Word, devote ourselves to prayer, and gather with one another to be strengthened and encouraged.

Run with Vision | The Long Game | Part 4 We continued our series, The Long Game, with a message from Executive Pastor Wes Peterson on 2 Timothy 4:5-8. If you missed it, we encourage you to listen to the important words Paul shared with Timothy in his last days. “But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.”

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The Savior | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 12 This morning, we wrapped up our summer sermon series, Isaiah’s Voice, with a message from Senior Pastor David Dwight. When we know His glory, we know peace, because we were made by Him and for Him. “They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of His splendor.” Isaiah 61:3

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Thank you for joining us this Sunday at HOPE! This is a time to worship together, hear God’s Word, and be reminded of His faithfulness. Today’s sermon gently explores the journey of grief, the question “why?”, and the healing through God’s truth.

The Protector | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 8 Outreach Director and Lodge Pastor Drew Paulette continued our summer series with a message from Isaiah 43. Written to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon, this chapter offers a picture of a people living in captivity — far from home, disconnected from their identity, and uncertain of their purpose. But God speaks through Isaiah to remind them — and us — of what is true:“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (v. 1) Even today, as believers living as pilgrims in a world not our own, we often need this same reminder. Drew challenged us with two questions: What captivities are we living in? What cisterns are we drinking from? We were made to glorify God — our lives a song to the Lord. But have the dry, broken cisterns of this world distracted us? Have they lured us away from our true identity and calling? Take heart, Church: Jesus has set us free. We are no longer bound to sin or the empty promises of the world. Because of Him, we drink from the well of Living Water — one that flows in aeternum. “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.” (v. 18-21)

Sunday mornings at HOPE are the heartbeat of our week — worshiping together, hearing God’s Word, and being reminded of His faithfulness. Thank you for joining us today!

This morning, Senior Pastor David Dwight guided us through Isaiah 35, reflecting on the reality and purpose of spiritual deserts. These seasons can feel dry, disorienting, and deeply painful — when all that once brought comfort or strength seems to vanish, and hope feels out of reach. But in the quiet and barrenness, something sacred happens: our souls are laid bare before God. Stripped of distractions and self-reliance, we are invited into deeper communion with Him — where false beliefs are challenged, surface-level faith is exposed, and our hearts are reoriented toward what is true. If you find yourself in a desert now, it may feel impossible to imagine joy, renewal, or even peace. But hold fast. Deserts do not last forever. Living water will flow again. The wasteland will bloom. “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come…” (Isaiah 35:4)

The Peace | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 5 The Bible tells a sweeping story — one of promises made, promises fulfilled, and the space of waiting in between. This morning, we explored Isaiah 11:1–12, a powerful prophecy that foretells the coming kingdom of peace through the root of Jesse — Jesus, who reigns with perfect justice and righteousness. Isaiah offers us a breathtaking glimpse of what the world will be like when Jesus returns to make all things new (vv. 6–8): “In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together;the leopard will lie down with the baby goat.The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion,and a little child will lead them all.The cow will graze near the bear,the cub and the calf will lie down together.The lion will eat hay like a cow.The baby will play safely near the hole of a cobra.Yes, a little child will put its hand in a nest of deadly snakes without harm.” Even now — amid hardship, struggle, and waiting — we can cling to hope because we know how the story ends. The Most High God has given us His Son for our redemption and His Spirit to dwell within us, reminding us daily of the unshakable hope we have in Jesus.