Hope Church (Dubuque, IA)

Pastor Ross's sermon today focuses on the idea that while trials often bring temptations, God isn't the source of these temptations. Drawing from James 1:13–18, he emphasizes that temptations originate from our own desires. However, by anchoring ourselves in God's truth and remembering His unchanging nature and love demonstrated through Jesus Christ, we can overcome temptation and endure trials with love and obedience to God.

Pastor Marty introduces the new series on the book of James, emphasizing James' background and his aim to challenge believers to integrate faith into every aspect of their lives. He focuses on James 1:2-12, which urges believers to find joy in trials because they produce perseverance, maturity, wisdom, perspective, and ultimately lead to rewards in eternity.

Today we dive into our final sermon in our series. Pastor Ross brings us into the intimate moments surrounding Lazarus' resurrection, inviting us to ponder our own relationship with Jesus. The message resonates deeply as it unveils Jesus' declaration of being the resurrection and the life, offering not just a future hope but a transformative present reality. As the sermon draws to a close, Pastor Ross extends a heartfelt invitation for each listener to consider where they stand in our belief in Jesus.

Jesus, walking with his disciples, describes himself as the true vine and God as the gardener, with his followers as the branches. He stresses that their main task is to abide in him. Abiding means finding identity, growing in communion, and obeying his commands. It's about recognizing dependency on him for life and purpose.

In the midst of uncertainty and chaos, Jesus offers peace, promise, and comfort to his disciples. He assures them of his identity as God in the flesh, promising them a place prepared in heaven. Jesus emphasizes that he alone is the way to God the Father, the embodiment of truth, and the source of eternal life.

Emphasizing the qualities of a Good Shepherd – guiding, protecting, nurturing, and sacrificing for the sheep – the sermon calls on us to recognize and follow Jesus as their true Shepherd. We are encouraged to respond to Jesus' call, submit to his authority, recognize his voice, and follow him as their caring and sacrificing Shepherd.

Todays sermon delves into John 10:1-10, where Jesus uses a shepherd and gate metaphor. Initially, the religious leaders don't grasp the analogy, prompting Jesus to clarify that he is the gate for the sheep. The sermon unfolds in two parts: Jesus as the Door of Protection and the Door of Opportunity.

This week focused on Jesus as the "LIGHT" of the world, referencing John 1:1–5 and John 8:12. The sermon highlighted Jesus as the eternal light that brings life and encouraged followers to seek truth in Him, trust Him for everlasting life, and live boldly by shining their light to others.

Sermons from Hope Church in Dubuque, Iowa.

Jude urges believers to contend for the faith by being vigilant against false teachings, staying prepared through discipleship and prayer, and actively engaging in a mission of mercy towards others. The sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith, living in anticipation of God's mercy, and extending that mercy to those who doubt or oppose.

In this sermon, Pastor Ross emphasizes warning signs highlighted in Jude 1-16. He warns against ungodly influences and false teachers abusing God's grace, denying Jesus as Lord, and living fruitless, rebellious lives. The call to action is to turn to Jesus, repent, obey, and surrender.

During this weeks sermon Pastor Ross talks about the value of serving in the Church. We get the opportunity to hear from multiple leaders in the Church about their area of ministry and the different opportunities for us to serve.

The sermon centers on serving on a mission for Jesus, referencing the Great Commission and 1 Peter 4:7–11. It emphasizes urgency, prayer, and the call to love deeply, practice hospitality, and serve faithfully. The goal is to reach many for Jesus, aligning with the church's commitment to serve the local body, community, and the world.

Pastor Ross emphasizes the church's mission to connect people with God and stresses the importance of growing with others in Christ, drawing from Acts 2:42–47. The key principles include full devotion, radical generosity, constant togetherness, and daily evangelism. Believers are encouraged to embrace these principles for community growth through opportunities like Life Groups.

The sermon initiates a series on Hope's mission, focusing on connecting people with God. Drawing from Ephesians 2:13–18, Pastor Ross underscores Christ's role in reconciling and unifying believers, breaking down religious and cultural barriers. The sermon emphasizes Christ as peace, unity, and access to God. The congregation is encouraged to engage in worship, rooted in the Word, faithful in prayer, and seeking Christ in communal worship

In this sermon, we explore the distinct images of Jesus portrayed in the four Gospels, emphasizing Luke's perspective on Christmas and Jesus' mission. Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, meticulously presents Jesus as both fully human and fully God. We dive into key verses, such as Luke 19:10, where Jesus declares his mission to "seek and to save what was lost."

In this sermon Pastor Mark takes us through the gospel of Mark and we see how Jesus is a God who serves. Jesus came as a servant to save us and we need to reflect to see how we can allow Jusus to serve through us.

In this sermon, the focus is on the upcoming Christmas season and the celebration of Jesus as the Savior. The sermon introduces a series called "Pictures of Jesus," emphasizing the unique portraits of Jesus presented in the gospels. The sermon explores the book of Matthew, highlighting two aspects of Jesus as King: the King who Reigns Forever and the King who Saves.

In this sermon, the focus is on the upcoming Christmas season and the celebration of Jesus as the Savior. The sermon introduces a series called "Pictures of Jesus," emphasizing the unique portraits of Jesus presented in the gospels. The sermon explores the book of Matthew, highlighting two aspects of Jesus as King: the King who Reigns Forever and the King who Saves.

In this sermon, the focus is on the upcoming Christmas season and the celebration of Jesus as the Savior. The sermon introduces a series called "Pictures of Jesus," emphasizing the unique portraits of Jesus presented in the gospels. The sermon explores the book of Matthew, highlighting two aspects of Jesus as King: the King who Reigns Forever and the King who Saves.