SIGNS // Mark 8:1-13

Jesus feeds the 4000, but how are His disciples still in unbelief about who He is?  How is it that the Pharisees demand a sign when all Jesus has been doing is performing signs.  We take a look.

Buky Olomolaiye - Signs

We begin a new teaching series through the book of Jonah. Who was the prophet Jonah? And why did he run away when God told him to go to Nineveh? We consider the consequences of disobeying God’s commands.

A Preacher On The Run - Jonah 1:1-16

Jonah is swallowed up by a great fish for three days and three nights.  We see how God appointed that fish to swallow Jonah not in order to destroy him but in order to transform him.  Jonah experiences God's grace in the belly of the fish.

Out Of My Distress I Called To You - Jonah 1:17-2:10

God gives Jonah a second bite at the cherry and sends him to Nineveh. Jonah arrives at the metropolis and within a day of preaching the whole city turns to God. What lessons can we learn?

A City In Revival - Jonah 3

Drawing from the first three chapters of Job we appraise four commonly held views on suffering in the Church and see if they hold up to scripture.

A Biblical View Of Suffering // Job 1-3

Rev Gareth Dicks shares from Job 38-41 which covers The LORD’s response to Job. We see how suffering so often is used by God to expose self reliance, self righteousness and pride in our lives.

The Lord Speaks // Job 38 - 41 - Gareth Dicks

Focussing on the first point of our new 24/25 church vision; that we would see a growing number of people saved, Graham preaches from Luke 5:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 - how do we become more effective fishermen for Christ?

LEARNING TO FISH // Vision Sunday #2

Focussing on the first point of our vision statement we look at what it means for new believers to be added to the church, and what kind of culture we ought to find in the church of Christ.

GOSPEL CULTURE // Vision Sunday #3

As we close out our preaching series on our church vision statement we consider what it is to be custodians of God's work at Hope City Church.  Looking at Proverbs 3:9-10 Revd Graham unpacks the subject of giving and explores God's promises to those who partner financially with His work.

GIVING TO THE GLORY OF GOD // Vision Sunday 6 - Proverbs 3:9-10

As we re-join our sermon series through Mark’s gospel at the fifteenth chapter, Darren Banks asks whether Barabbas is in fact a picture of us and what Christ has done for us.

ARE WE BARABBAS // Mark 15:1-15 - Darren Banks

God's first words after the fall were "where are you?"  He is a God who seeks His people - no matter how much of a mess they have gotten into.  God is still asking that question of humanity today - where are you?  1 Cor 15:21-22 gives us a very clear answer to that question - you are either in Adam or in Christ.

WHERE ARE YOU? ⧸⧸ 1 Cor 15:21-22 - Graham Phillips

Looking at the story of the Nativity we consider the glory of God coming to earth in the person of Jesus Christ.

When God Came Down // Luke 2:8-20 - Graham Phillips

David talks about Mary and Joseph in Matthew 1:8-end being faithful in the midst of uncertainty. Which is also relates to how we act as followers of Christ, in the midst of trials. God is testing our faith.

Faith In The Midst Of Uncertainty - David Smyrell // 29.12.24

Gareth talks about the greasy grace in the church of Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-17. God's presence is always with us through the Holy Spirit which is what the golden lamp stands represent.

The Church of Pergamum - Greasy Grace 19/01/25 // Gareth Dicks

The church of Thyatira was a church that was making progress, however they had a problem with a false prophet named Jezebel. We see that the church of Thyatira didn't just have a Jezebel problem, they had an Ahab problem.

Jezebel, Ahab and The Church of Thyatira 26.01.25 // Rev 2:18-29 - Graham Phillips

Graham talks about the dead spirit in the church of Sardis, Revelation 3:1-6. Are we keeping a watch or are we complacent like the church in Sardis?

Sardis: The Dead Church // Rev 3:1-6 - Graham Phillips 09.02.2025

The whole modern culture is revolved around making themselves big - wanting all the power and interest for themselves. Rather Paul says something different which replicates Christ, "do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others" (Philippians 2:1-11). We are to give up everything for Christ since he has given up everything for us, walking in humility and not self gain.

HCC Core Values - Go Low; Walking In Humility - Philippians 2:1-11 // Revd Ben Williamson

Taking responsibility; are we sitting on the side lines waiting for someone to tell us what to do, getting distracted by ourselves rather than stepping in to help one another. Or are we going to take ownership like the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37? Even if we feel inadequate, God equips us to doing the best we can.

HCC Core Values: Own It |Taking Responsibility - Luke 10:25-37 // Graham Phillips 23.03.25

Giving our all, working from the heart and for the Lord. Not wanting anything for ourselves but for the Lord - using our everything.

HCC Core Values: Fight Mediocrity - Colossians 3:23-24 // Graham Phillips 30.03.25

Baptism is a seal upon a believers and infants life; it is a powerful sign of God's covenant, and a powerful seal of God's promises. Reminding us of the vows the Lord has made unto us and we unto him. 
The case for an infant to be baptised is simply for them to never remember a time they didn't know God - we are all united as one in baptism which is through Christ (see Gal 3:26-28; col 2:8-14).

The Case for Infant Baptism - Genesis17:1-14 // Graham Phillips

This Holy week, starting from Palm Sunday, we remember what Christ has done and reflect on His wonderful love and grace. Praise Him: "Hosanna in the highest!". For He emptied Himself; He who knew no sin became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21).

God On a Donkey | Palm Sunday - Matthew 21:1-17 // Darren Banks 13.04.25

Have we changed ever since giving ourselves to Christ? Is it just an inner change?

Newness of Life - Easter Sunday | Romans 6:2-11 // Graham Phillips

When we come to know God, we see His holiness and righteousness, which highlights the fact that we are nothing like Him. As we look at the Ten Commandments, we recognise our need for change. Therefore, the desire to change is a sign of our longing to please God. He helps us change through obedience to His laws and by leaning on Him — not on our own strength!

The Ten Commandments | God's Rules For Life - Exodus 19; 20:1-7 // Graham Phillips

The 1st Commandment | No Other Gods - Exodus 20 // Graham Phillips

True worship honours God alone, shaped by His word and not personal preference. Reflecting His truth with sincere obedience in Christ.

The 2nd Commandment | Idolatry Condemned - Deuteronomy 5:1-10 // Graham Phillips

It's so easy to take the Lord's name in vain - often without even realising it. But we must remember that His name is to be used with reverence and worship, not in anger or frustration. 

The 3rd Commandment | Misusing God's Name - Exodus 20:7-9 // Graham Phillips

The 4th Commandment | The Sabbath - Exodus 20:8-11 // Vijay Kaul

Honouring our parents reflects the character of Christ, who honoured God (our heavenly father) as we are called to honour our parents. Regardless of how our parents treat us - God gives us the grace to care for and forgive them. 

The 5th Commandment | Honour Your Father and Mother - Exodus 20:12 // Dr Chik Kaw Tan

The 6th commandment teaches us that not all killing is done unjustly. We too are to value and protect life as Christ does. 

The 6th Commandment | Thou Shalt Not Kill - Exodus 20:13 // Graham Phillips

The 7th Commandment | Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery - Exodus 20:14 // Graham Phillips

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