Hope City Church - Sheffield

The Holy Spirit is often the least-understood person of the Trinity, so this week we are embarking on a three-week study into who He is and His purposes on this earth. Grab a notepad and settle into this teaching this week as Ps Jo Willis guides us through the Holy Spirit’s fit, function and focus; … Continue reading "Neshama – Jo Willis"

All we’ve heard over the course of this year is that we’re “living in unprecedented times”, and we “need to get used to our new normal.” But nothing about our current circumstance is new or normal! Explore what the Bible teaches about lockdown living in this week’s message from Elder Kevin Shaw – the final … Continue reading "The New Normal – Kevin Shaw"

The Church is God’s design. It is His number one idea! So when Jesus left the earth, what was the intention behind what He left behind? Explore what was left behind, and the part we play, this week as Ps Lois Willis delves into how we can become more like the early church – the … Continue reading "Left Behind – Lois Willis"

Are you stuck in familiarity? Have you been carrying around a sense of hopelessness? Maybe it’s time for a hard reset. Don’t miss the miracle right in front of you this week as we explore what hope we can have in our city and our personal worlds with this brand new message from Ps Jo … Continue reading "The Hope of the City – Jo Willis"

As a church, we are on a quest to ask God, “what does the church that you want to build look like?” In this week’s message, Ps Lois Willis explores the idea that perhaps, up until now, we’ve been stuck in man-made living. But now God has led us, like Jacob, to an altar where … Continue reading "Man-made vs God-made – Lois Willis"

Do you know God as your safety and your refuge? Like Jacob, are you able to find your peace, safety and rest in Him, the Rock of Ages? Explore what resting on the rock means for us today with this week’s message from Ps Jo Willis: ‘Heaven on Earth: A Refuge on the Rock of … Continue reading "Heaven on Earth: A Refuge on the Rock of Ages – Jo Willis"

God’s plan was always that we would experience the gate of heaven – we just have to change our perspective. Grab onto the hope we have in Christ and the fact the Lord sees the man in the mess this week as we work together to begin to build the church He sees. Be encouraged … Continue reading "Heaven on Earth – Jo Willis"

We were created for community. We were born to connect with others. In this season of isolation, Ps Lisa Stoner explores the importance God places on being in community and the future that is created when we join hands with those around us.

Are there any areas of your life that feel a bit cluttered? Any place where, if even the smallest button is pressed, you’re triggered? It’s been easy in this stay-at-home season to get caught up in the clutter. To feel as though we have to do everything and be everyone to make sure all bases … Continue reading "I’m Triggered – Tebo Mpanza"

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"