Hopegateway

David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! The story of David and Absalom is one of the consequences of power misused and justice denied.  Just as God chose to use these imperfect, flawed people, so God also chooses to use us. (2 Samuel 13-19)

David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! We've now reached the part in the story of David when we are reminded that power corrupts. King David, like many in power, believed that it was within his rights to do whatever he wanted to whomever he please. Recently many men have fallen from positions of power when their violations towards women have been found out. David was held accountable in a similar way by the Prophet Nathan. (2 Samuel 11-12)

David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! As Sara tells this story we  invite you just to enter into the story as if it is a movie, a novel, and story that takes you in and carries you  along. Let go of the fact that this is THE BIBLE and embrace this skillful story telling.  Let go of what you think the Bible is and actually listen to this story which comes from the ancient scriptures which guide our  faith. You can take from it what you will, but there are many lessons here about what leadership is.  What integrity is.  What love is.   (1 Samuel 18- 2 Samuel:1)

David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! Mike, in his message, reminds us with God all things are possible. (1 Samuel 17)

David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! “The Lord said to Samuel, “Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven’t selected him. God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the Lord sees into the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7  Common English Bible (CEB)

During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. In this sermon, referencing 1 Corinthians 12: 26-27, Katie challenges us to share more deeply with one another our prayer concerns, in order that we might hold each other up in prayer. I Corinthians 12: 26-27 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. In this sermon, Sara teaches about intercessory prayer referencing Romans 15: 30-33. Striving together, we pray for one another and grow deeper in our relationships with one another.

During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. Margaret speaks to this time of change in HopeGateWay's evolution, relating for us the story told in Numbers 11.

Vulnerability: not the easiest choice. Listen as Randy unpacks the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, anointing Jesus with oil.

The only thing constant is change! Change can evoke anxiety and fear; but with faith as our compass, trusting in God's guidance and wisdom, we can face life's transitions courageously, with hope and confidence in the future. During this series, we'll explore what it means to lean into our faith as we anticipate change within our own lives, change within the HGW community, and change within our denomination and within our world.

Come, Holy Spirit! Today is Pentecost Sunday! In this sermon, we celebrate the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit in wind and flames — God’s gift to the early followers of Jesus and to us. 2,000 years ago, Pentecost launched the early Christians into a bold, expansive movement. We celebrate all the ways the Holy Spirit is working in us, individually and together as a community of faith. Take some time in reflection: where do you see the Holy Spirit at work in your life and community?

The hope of Easter continues, because Easter isn’t just one special day - it’s a season - and a way of being in the world. Christ is risen! Will we rise up, too? In a world of gun violence, bigotry, extreme poverty and obscene wealth, xenophobia, racism and ecological devastation, let’s listen for the voice of God calling us to embody the hope of Easter! Rise Up!

For Mary and the early disciples, it seemed that the empire had won – that death and decay and devastation had had the final say – and it's easy for us to feel this way, too, but Easter reminds us that Love wins! Easter reminds us that goodness is stronger than evil, love is stronger than hate, and life is stronger than death! Easter invites us to rise up!

Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole.

Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole. Listen to this fourth message in the series, as Rev. Bob Moore shares how broken hearts can be mended, because we are a Resurrection people.

Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole. Listen to this third message in the series.