From speed limits to tax law – when we rebel against authority or break the law we are in rebellion against God. But more than that, we have been given authority as children of God and citizens of the kingdom of heaven – but we have to pick it up and use it!
In this message, Mark explores the authority that we have been given as children of God, how to use it and the responsibility this also brings.
Read MoreIn the week that Snowmageddon brought Britain to a stand-still, Hope Church had to change venue for a week and so we held a family service in our teaching facility at Charlton Park. This short, informal message from Mark points out the gospel message and challenge for the church family that is hidden in the snow.
Read MoreIn part three of our new Leap Year series, Pastor Lydia challenges us to stop thinking like servants of God and to start seeing ourselves as sons and daughters of the King. This change in perspective it powerful and liberating. Listen again to this weeks sermon from Hope Church and learn more...
Read MoreOur LEAP YEAR series continues with part 2 of God in Me; this week Andrew reminds us that God looks at each one of us and says: you're beautiful.
Read MoreIn the very first part of our new series LEAP YEAR, Sue Jones invites us to consider what it really means to be a new creation and the dramatic freedom that offers if we can wrap our heads around the implications.
Read MoreThis week Mark draws our series on Big Ideas from Colossians to a close by exploring what it means to consider every situation and prayer request from Heaven's perspective. Gods plans and priorities do not always match our own, this is what it is important we understand what it means to pray 'in Jesus name.'
Read MoreThis week Mark continues our series exploring the Big Ideas from Colossians. This week we find Zombies in the Bible - and Vegetarians!
Read MoreThis week Mark continues our series Big Ideas from Colossians and he uncovers and examines 4 more Big Ideas.
Read MoreIn Part 1 of a new series based on the book of Colossians, Mark explores some of the Big Ideas that Paul wants to teach the growing church in the city of Colossae. These Big Ideas are just as relevant to us today as they were 2000 years ago.
Read MoreFor the first Sunday of 2018, Pastor Mark brings a special message which encourages us to keep our eyes on Jesus and introduces our 14 days of Prayer and Fasting during January.
Read MoreOn the last Sunday of 2017 - and New Year's Eve to boot - Lydia shares a challenging and uplifting word on how to resolve the differences we sometimes see between the promises in God's word and what we see going on in our lives every day.
As a special Christmas bonus, we start with a visit from the Hope puppets. Enjoy!
Read MoreIn part three of our Advent Series, Pastor Pat visiting from Spain, invites us to examine our expectations for the coming Christmas Season.
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