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Ep 67Before/After: Saul/Paul

Pastor David Dwight kicks off our new sermon series, Before/After, and introduces our first story of transformation by the presence and power of Jesus in Saul’s conversion after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus. This sermon comes off the heels of Easter Sunday and Pastor David invites us into the movement of Spirit after Christ’s resurrection.Scripture referenced: Acts 9:1-9 / 2 Cor. 4:4 / 2 Cor. 3:15-18 / Gal. 2:20 / Acts 23:6 / Acts 26:12-14 / Col. 1:26-27Find us online at hopechurchrva.com.

Apr 25, 202233 min

Ep 66Corinthians - Persevering Faith (Part 13)

Pastor Dan Yoon teaches from the book of 2 Corinthians and sheds light on the truth and hardship of Apostle Paul’s life, mission, and relationship with Jesus. We learn that through suffering, we are able to cultivate a deep and rich union with Christ while we wait to be with him in eternity.Scripture referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:4-18For more 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Apr 4, 202229 min

Ep 65Romans: Justification + Resurrection (Part 12)

This week, pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Romans. He breaks down the meaning of Jesus’ command in the book of Matthew to “take up your cross” and follow him. He talks about the process of dying to self in order to live in Christ – the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead.hopechurchrva.com/bibleScripture referenced: Romans 8:5-17 / Romans 8:1-2 / Galatians 2:20 / Matthew 16:24-25

Mar 28, 202232 min

Ep 64Acts: Church on Mission (Part 11)

As we dive deeper into the New Testament, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Acts and helps us reflect on and learn from the conversion stories of the Bible as well as those of contemporary Christian leaders. He challenges us to believe in the intention, purpose, and abundant life available to us in Jesus. We are here on purpose!Scripture referenced: Acts 9:10-22 / 13:48-49 / 16:13-15 / 26:16 / 28:23-24 / 28:30-31For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Mar 21, 202232 min

Ep 63John: Jesus is Here (Part 10)

This week, we enter into the New Testament together as we continue our 90-Day Bible series. Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of John and introduces the story of Jesus after 400 years of silence from God.Scripture referenced: John 1:1-14 / John 11:25 / Matthew 19:28 / Matthew 28:18 / 1 John 3:8For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Mar 14, 202233 min

Ep 62Amos: Let Justice Roll (Part 9)

Pastor Pete teaches from the book of Amos, as we wrap up the Old Testament in our 90-Day Bible series. The theme of this Minor Prophet’s book is justice and Pete describes his words to be the very core of who Jesus is and the work he did for us on the cross: “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5:24). The cross is the fountain head of God’s justice.Scripture referenced: Amos 5:21-24 / 7:12-15 / Micah 6:8-9 / Romans 1:14 / Timothy 6:6-9 / Psalm 51:16-17For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Mar 7, 202223 min

Ep 61Jeremiah: A New Covenant (Part 8)

This week, Pastor David Dwight teaches from the book of Jeremiah. He talks about our problem as people: we don’t trust Jesus’ love for us. With a description of steps we can take toward Jesus, we learn more about how far the Lord went in order for his love to reach the depths of our hearts: 1) Make Jesus personal 2) Trust his love 3) Repent and ask for his forgiveness 4) Say yes to Jesus.Scripture referenced: Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Jeremiah 1:4-5 / Galatians 4:4-5 / Romans 8:31-32For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 28, 202232 min

Ep 60Isaiah: Visions of Hope (Part 7)

Pastor David teaches from the book of Isaiah this week. He describes the “sin cycle” that we experience in our broken world. However, the message is full of hope as we learn about the redemption, restoration, forgiveness, and healing that is found in Jesus. Although talking about our sin and our shortcomings isn’t very comfortable, we learn that it is the road and the way to being made new in Christ.Scripture referenced: Isaiah 1:18 / 6:1-7 / 9:2, 6-7 / 54:4-6 / 65:17-18, 25 / Revelation 21:1-6For 90 Day Bible resources, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 21, 202235 min

Ep 59Psalms: Honest to God (Part 6)

This week, Pastor Wes Peterson teaches from Psalm 73 about what it looks like to be honest with ourselves and with God. He talks about how we are fully known and, yet, fully loved by God and we are free to approach his throne of grace with boldness.Scripture referenced: Psalm 73 / Matthew 5:8 / Revelation 12:9 / John 4:24 1 / Samuel 16:7 / Luke 16:15 / Proverbs 16:2For more information about our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 14, 202221 min

Ep 58Job: Suffering, Grief, and Being Remade (Part 5)

Today’s sermon opens up with a powerful question from Pastor David: are we willing to experience suffering in order to be made new? Most of us would like to forego the suffering part and just skip to being remade and being transformed into a more compassionate and merciful person. This week David teaches about suffering and what it can mean for us in our relationship with Jesus.Scripture referenced: Job 9:32-35 / Job 42:1-5 / Job 3:23-26 / Job 13:15 / Isaiah 42:1-3 / Isaiah 43:1-2 / Psalm 18:19 / Psalm 34:18 / Psalm 56:8For more information and resources for our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 8, 202236 min

Ep 57Judges & Kings: Wanting Another King (Part 4)

This week, Pastor David talks about the story and life of King Solomon, the glories and pitfalls of celebrity, and a different kind of King found in Jesus. He ends this sermon in Revelation, as he connects the Old Testament with the New and describes the second coming of Christ in victory as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.Scripture referenced: Judges 21:25 / 1 Samuel 8:4-7 / 1 Kings 6:38, 7:1 / 1 Kings 11:4, 7 / Zechariah 9:9 / Matthew 21:5 / Matthew 27:37For more information about our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 2, 202238 min

Ep 56Joshua: Fight For It (Part 3)

This week, we heard from Pastor Pete on the book of Joshua. He narrows in on one of the main themes of this book and character of the Bible: courage. In the face of uncertainty and adversity in our lives, we learn that we can lean into the presence of God as our strength.Scripture referenced: Joshua 1:9 / Deuteronomy 31:7-8 / Joshua 8:1 / Isaiah 41:10 / 2 Corinthians 1:20 / Matthew 28:18-20For more information about our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible.

Feb 2, 202222 min

Ep 55Exodus - The Call, The Rescue, The Code (Part 2)

This week, Pastor David dives into the book of Exodus and teaches on Moses, Passover, and the 10 commandments. He helps to bridge themes in the Old Testament that often feel distant, to our own journeys of faith.Scripture referenced: Exodus 3:9-14 / Exodus 12:5-14 / Exodus 20:2-4, 7-8, 11-17 / John 1:29 / Revelation 5:11-12 / Deuteronomy 34:10 / James 1:25For more information about our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible

Feb 1, 202237 min

Ep 54Genesis: The Big Picture (Part 1)

This week Pastor David kicks off our new sermon series: More Than Words (A 90-Day Bible Experience) where we will read through the entire Bible together for the next 90 days. He begins the series with Genesis and helps set the tone and lay a foundation for the journey ahead.Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1 / Genesis 1:27-28 / Genesis 3:6-7 / Genesis 12:1-3For more information about our 90 Day Bible series, visit hopechurchrva.com/bible

Feb 1, 202236 min

Ep 53Hope for the New Year

This week Pastor David offers hope and encouragement for Hope Church as we begin a new year together. He invites us to take new steps toward Jesus and casts vision for our church over the next several years as we move forward.Scripture referenced: Acts 9:31 / Colossians 1:18 / Colossians 1:6 / Luke 12:32 / Ephesians 5:14For more information about Hope Church, visit hopechurchrva.com

Jan 31, 202227 min