Hope City Church - Sunderland

What are you battling with right now? What is happening in your life that is making it seem like there’s no way back? Know that, through the love and mercy of Christ, there is always the hope and reality of resurrection. Whatever the illness of your circumstance, it’s not too late for you to come … Continue reading "Back To Life – David Stoner"

In all the tumult of our world, it’s so easy to lose sight of our first love. But what is our first love? Is it Jesus, or is it the church? Listen to this week’s podcast with Ps Jo Willis as he explores our need to reprioritise our loves to further the kingdom of God. … Continue reading "Let the Saints Rise – Jo Willis"

Do you know that God isn’t as far from you as life may make it seem? Do you ever get the sense that you can’t quite reach Him; there’s something stopping you approach him; that, in a way, you’re locked out of heaven? Jesus wants you to come in. He wants you to draw near. … Continue reading "Locked Out of Heaven – Gosia Denham"

Against the backdrop of our confusing world, what are you wearing? What are you holding? What is residing in your heart? What do you have there that sets you apart from the rest of the world? Take time to self-reflect and recalibrate this week with a guest message from Ps Tim Ross.

It’s easy in the world’s current climate to feel displaced and distant from church. But although we are scattered, we have been called for such a time as this! God is using these circumstances to bring about a revival not just in His body, but of His body. He is moving us where He needs … Continue reading "The Scattered Church – Joel Burden"

Do you know who God says you are? Do you know that you are loved, chosen, wanted, God’s handiwork? Do you know of the life-changing and empowering implications that rooting your identity in Christ entails on your life? Take stock this week of how you view yourself – or how the world views you – … Continue reading "What’s in a Name? – Lois Willis"

It’s time to break off the shackles and the lies of the enemy and live our lives as we truly are: ordained! Each of us are called by God to reveal His goodness and work out His will upon the earth. Nothing and no one can stop us when we’re in the will of God! … Continue reading "Living Life Ordained – Simon Taylor"

If anything is clear in times of difficulty and upheaval – whether in our personal or corporate lives – it’s that God is far closer than we will ever know! He is an ever-present help in times of trouble, and we have nothing to fear. On Father’s Day, we are encouraged to hear from the … Continue reading "Fear Not – Phil Pringle"

We all have issues. Difficulties in circumstance, health issues, and lies we’ve come to believe about ourselves just name a few. Though we are never too far from the grace of God. Just one touch from Jesus is enough to satisfy! It’s enough to heal, to restore, and to affirm. Listen to this message from … Continue reading "A Tale of Two Daughters – Chris Denham"

It’s time to go back to basics. What makes our lives worth living? How can we have total trust in God? What fears; what insecurities do we need to let go of?  It’s no longer about performance. Let’s flip our perspective. Tune into this week’s podcast message as Ps Tebo Mpanza unpacks the fundamental facts … Continue reading "Fundamental Facts – Tebo Mpanza"

Right now, we’re in The Messy Middle. We’re experiencing losses, a slowing down, a redirection of purpose and changes to our daily rhythm. It’s been confusing and difficult to adjust. Though even in these challenging times, there’s joy to be had! Listen to Ps Lou Davies today as she encourages us to reclaim our joy … Continue reading "The Messy Middle – Louise Davies"

This is an unprecedented season for us all.  In unprecedented moments, God can do unprecedented things. Today’s sermon emphasises the importance of remembering God’s work in our lives, it is important to know that God is more than able to deliver us from this valley again and again. It’s easier to step out in faith … Continue reading "Let’s Do This Again – Chris Denham"

In this Easter message, guest speaker Mark Ritchie encourages us in our ‘mess’ and points us to Christ and the power of the cross. Speaking from Mark 16, he demonstrates how in the midst of the unknown, our default is to just keep our heads down and get on with things, but that through the … Continue reading "Head Down, Eyes Up, Go – Mark Ritchie"

In life we can so easily miss what’s right in front of us. A life that is bigger, better and bolder isn’t somewhere out there. It’s right in front of you. Press play to find out more in this message from Pastor Ian Harding.

THESE DAYS ARE GLORIOUS⁠⠀ It’s here and now. It’s you and us. It’s God’s glory being revealed through our lives. Press play to find out more as Pastor Kat Harding kicks off this message series.

This will be your best year. It will be significant,⁠ not just because your circumstances have changed,⁠⠀ but because you have changed. Because what lies beneath your life is a solid foundation. Press play and find out what that foundation in this significant message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.

“Look out from where you are”. These are the words that God says to Abram as he’s navigating all that God has called him to. In one moment – right where he was, right in the middle – He gives Abram a heavenly vantage point. God wants to do the same in your life, because seeing … Continue reading "Vantage Point – Kat Harding"

As a body of believers, let’s live life: Undaunted and Fearless, Unswerving and Unstoppable, Disciplined and Determined. That is how we’ll storm this city with the Gospel and see His salvation come. Click play to hear this empowering message from Pastor Simon Taylor.

Life has rhythms. These rhythms impact our daily experience of life. For Jesus, He lived by rhythms that saw Him accomplish everything His Father had called Him to.⁠ Jesus is calling you to His rhythms. It’s time to embrace more of His life, in your life. As you embrace them, you too can accomplish all Jesus … Continue reading "Rhythms – Ian Harding"

As Christians, we are destined to be INFLUENCERS in this world. Living a life of effect and impact. Living in the power of the Holy Spirit. Living to be a light in the darkness, authentically bringing hope to the hopeless.⁠ Press play to find out more in this message from Steph Young.