Welcome to the live broadcast of Pastor Daniel Stevens as we continue our exploration of The Sermon on the Mount. In this segment, Pastor Daniel delves into Matthew 5:13-20, where Jesus presents a powerful metaphor: "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." Discover the profound implications behind these words as Pastor Daniel unpacks their prophetic meanings. Salt, a preservative, symbolizes our role in upholding the enduring truths of God's Kingdom. Similarly, light represents the truth that illuminates darkness, revealing the Kingdom of God to the world. Join Pas ..read more

Welcome back to Pastor Mike's enlightening series on The Sermon on the Mount. In this segment, we explore Matthew 5:13-20, where Jesus presents a powerful metaphor: "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." Discover the profound implications behind these words as Pastor Mike unpacks their prophetic meanings. Salt, a preservative, symbolizes our role in upholding the enduring truths of God's Kingdom. Similarly, light represents the truth that illuminates darkness, revealing the Kingdom of God to the world. Learn from Pastor Mike as he addresses common pitfalls—prid ..read more

Welcome to our journey through The Sermon on the Mount – Jesus' profound teachings that continue to resonate through the ages. In this first installment, we delve into the core of Jesus' message, exploring the Beatitudes and the revolutionary values they embody. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom and transformative power of these words. In this sermon, we examine the backdrop of this pivotal moment in history, where Jesus, amid a sea of miracles and crowds, delivers a message that challenges conventional wisdom and religious norms. From the Beatitudes to the overarching themes of God's ..read more

Welcome to our journey through The Sermon on the Mount – Jesus' profound teachings that continue to resonate through the ages. In this first installment, we delve into the core of Jesus' message, exploring the Beatitudes and the revolutionary values they embody. Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom and transformative power of these words. In this sermon, we examine the backdrop of this pivotal moment in history, where Jesus, amid a sea of miracles and crowds, delivers a message that challenges conventional wisdom and religious norms. From the Beatitudes to the overarching themes of God's ..read more

Please use  one of our online giving options at: https://goodhope.ag/giving ---------------------------------------- Sermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/easter-2024 ---------------------------------------- Dive into Pastor Mike's powerful message on Resurrection Sunday, where he explores the incredible redemption story of Peter amidst the events of Holy Week. In this enlightening sermon: - Discover Peter's journey from a simple fisherman named Simon to a key figure in the early Christian movement. - Reflect on the highs and lows of Holy Week, from the jubilation of Palm Sunday to ..read more

Join us as we dive into Pastor Mike's insightful sermon on the Empowerment Model in Part 4 of our series. Discover the four models of ministry and why empowerment is our emphasis. Explore the New Testament model outlined in Ephesians 4:11-16, highlighting the importance of unity and purpose in serving the Lord. Learn about Good Hope's strategy for discipleship and how each of us plays a vital role in bringing Jesus to the world. We'll also examine the consequences of division and ineffective Christianity when the model isn't working, using biblical examples like Exodus 18. Discover the keys t ..read more

Welcome to Part 3 of Pastor Mike's sermon series: "The True Vine"! In this insightful message, Pastor Mike highlights four key points: Productivity Expectations: God expects us to be productive, not just in John 15:2 but throughout Scripture. He delves into the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:24-30), emphasizing the importance of action to our faith. God's Assistance: Aligning with God's plan ensures His presence and help in our endeavors. By seeking His will and partnering with Him, we experience His guidance and support. Finding Joy in Service: Christianity offers purpose and fulfillme ..read more

In Part 2 of Pastor Mike's sermon, the focus is on the journey of improvement that the Lord expects from believers. The sermon emphasizes three main points: pruning, unity, and becoming a friend of Jesus. Through the analogy of pruning in John 15:2-3, Pastor Mike highlights the necessity of letting go of harmful or distracting elements in our lives to reach our full potential in Christ. This includes shedding selfish ambitions and grudges, as exemplified by the early disciples. Unity and love for one another are emphasized as essential components of spiritual growth. Despite the disciples' st ..read more

In this powerful sermon from Pastor Mike Stevens titled "The True Vine - Part 1" as part of the Vision Series, he delves into the importance of remaining connected to Jesus, the One True Vine. Through a lively discussion and engaging hand motions symbolizing "Reach Up, Rise Up, Reach Out," Pastor Mike emphasizes the significance of defining and defending church culture. Drawing from John 15:1-8, he highlights the analogy of believers as branches connected to the true vine, Jesus. Examining verses 4-7 of John 15, Pastor Mike underscores the vital concept of remaining in Jesus, especially in ti ..read more

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Daniel Stevens explores the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. Beginning with the context of an expert in the law questioning Jesus about the greatest commandment, Pastor Stevens unpacks Jesus' profound response, emphasizing the call to love God with all our being and to love our neighbor as ourselves, echoing scriptures from Deuteronomy and Leviticus. With deep insight, Pastor Daniel discusses the significance of loving God with our minds and souls, drawing connections between Greek and Hebrew concepts. He highlights the crucial dis ..read more