Posts with the tag “sunday-sermon”
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2026.03.22 | Watching My Kids Helped Me Understand the Two Sons
March 23rd, 2026
This post uses a simple parenting moment: two kids, two very different responses to the same request, to shed light on Jesus’ parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. It explores why God cares about mor... Read More
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2026.03.08 | I Didn’t Realize How Distracted I’d Become at Church
March 9th, 2026
What starts as a tired Sunday quickly turns into a personal wake-up call. Through Matthew 21, this reflection explores how easy it is to drift through church distracted and disengaged, and how Jesus l... Read More
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2026.03.01 | I’ve Been Around Jesus My Whole Life, But My Picture of Him Was Too Small
March 2nd, 2026
A longtime churchgoer and mom realizes she’s treated Jesus more like a problem-fixer and advisor than Savior and King, and reflects on what it means to see Him more clearly in light of Matthew 21.
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2026.02.22 | The Gift of Helplessness: What Two Blind Men Teach Us About Prayer
February 23rd, 2026
When life feels like too much, juggling work, kids, aging parents, and strained relationships, dependence on God can feel more like failure than faith. In this reflection on Matthew 20:29-34, we look ... Read More
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2026.02.15 | When Greatness Looks Like Showing Up Tired
February 16th, 2026
When life feels like a constant cycle of showing up, serving, and carrying the weight, Jesus gently redefines what true greatness looks like. Reflecting on Matthew 20:17–28, this blog explores how the... Read More
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2026.02.08 | Is it Ever Too Late?
February 9th, 2026
Does it ever feel like you've missed your "window" to be useful to God? Explore why the Parable of the Vineyard is good news for late bloomers, busy parents, and anyone standing on the sidelines.... Read More
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2025.12.21 | I’m No Angel, But I Have a Message
December 31st, 2025
Does sharing your faith feel like a task reserved for "exceptional" extroverts? In this personal reflection, one member shares how Pastor Jeff’s message on Luke 2 shifted their perspective, from feeli... Read More
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2025.05.04 | When Jesus Wants More Than Just Our Sundays
September 9th, 2025
What does Jesus want from us? More than Sunday routines. This reflection reminds us that Jesus lovingly invites us to give Him all of our hearts... not out of guilt, but because He gave everything to ... Read More
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2025.04.20 | Alive. Free. Loved. With Jesus.
September 9th, 2025
A personal reflection on Easter weekend at Hope Community… celebrating new life, fresh hope, and the grace that transforms everything. From Good Friday’s quiet reflection to Easter Sunday’s joyful cel... Read More
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2025.04.13 | When the Wind Hit My Face
September 9th, 2025
In life, there are moments that feel like stepping out of the boat... those moments when the waves are high, and fear threatens to drown our faith. In this week’s message, we reflect on how Jesus meet... Read More
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2025.01.26 | The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil
August 21st, 2025
The Gospel is powerful, but is your heart ready for it? ... Read More
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Messy Ministry: Finding Hope in Jesus Amidst Our Imperfections
April 9th, 2023
Discover how Jesus' ministry provides hope and healing amidst our imperfections. Dive into the importance of teaching God's Word, sharing hope, and meeting practical needs as we follow Jesus' example ... Read More