Living Hope's Podcast

He’s the reigning King who conquered death; there’s nothing common or ordinary about King Jesus. This Easter sermon is filled with celebration of our King Jesus, the uncommon King who does what goes beyond expectation. What does the rule of the One who left the tomb empty look like? Listen as Pr Jess explains four uncommon resurrection realities that impact us as His people today. Get ready—His reign changes everything! Listen today, and share this one with a friend! 

Palm Sunday—it’s the story that leads us into Easter weekend, one that kids greet with delight as they wave palm branches in the air shouting, “Hosanna!” It’s the story that causes us to pause and consider why our King chose a donkey and why He entered Jerusalem. It’s the story that reminds us where Jesus was heading in the days to follow. As we prepare our hearts to remember Good Friday, listen to this sermon, where you’ll be reminded of the steps of our Humble King as He prepared for the cross. This sermon is done in three parts, so listen to the end for the full story.

Are you facing a storm? Does it feel like the winds are blowing, the waves are raging, and the boat is sinking? This sermon is for you. As we continue in our series, The 7 Wonders of Jesus, Pr Jess teaches from the story of Jesus walking on water and encourages us to consider how Jesus is coming to our storms with the force and power of the One who creates and provides. Connecting this story to Genesis, we see how Jesus is responding with a favorable answer, as He has the last word on every single storm. Feeling tossed by the waves today? Is your boat gathering water? Listen here, and be encouraged! Jesus is coming toward your storm!

It’s a story that carries the wow factor—feeding 5,000 men (not to mention the women and all of the kids) with just two loaves of bread and five fish. Guest Pastor Matt Molt invites us to think beyond our Sunday School recall of this incredible story. In his sermon, Bread Three Ways, he brings up some points worth considering. Why does it say twice that Jesus “gave thanks”? Why a little boy's breakfast instead of a grown man’s? What’s the significance of the twelve leftover baskets? It’s a sermon that will encourage you to think about the sustaining daily bread of Jesus, not just as something to feed us but as our hunger deep within. So, are you hungry today? Find the bread that satisfies. Press play, listen today, and send this one to a friend!

We read about so many incredible miracles in the New Testament. Stories of healing, deliverance, and provision. Have you ever wondered why? Are these just great stories from Jesus’ time on Earth, or are they pointing to something more? As we continue our sermon series, The Seven Wonders of Jesus, Pastor Jess explains how the signs and miracles of Jesus are all pointing in the same direction—the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. They are not just retellings of incredible moments but instead are indicators of incredible truths—you are seen, you are heard, you are known. If you’re wondering where God is, if He sees and hears you, this sermon is one you need to hear today. 

Where does your head rest? What if you are invited to put your head up against the heart of our Father to hear His heartbeat of grace and truth? Where would that heartbeat lead you? Pr Jess continues our new sermon series, The 7 Wonders of Jesus, with this sermon focused on signs that point to the heartbeat of God. Talking through miracles found in the first chapters of John, Pr Jess encourages us to see how the wonders of Jesus are testimony of the presence of God that sends us toward people full of grace and truth. 

Go for a drive, and you’ll see them—signs all around. Whether pointing to the nearest exit, the upcoming burger stop, or the city miles away... signs point to their destination. Jesus came and performed many signs while here on Earth. What was He pointing to? What was the destination? Listen in as Pastor Jess launches our new sermon series, The 7 Wonders of Jesus, and takes us through the purpose of signs in the New Testament. As he explains the first sign of Jesus, The Wedding Wonder, you’ll be encouraged to consider this familiar story in a whole new light—one that points to the destination. 

The NET is SET for the SENT! Pastor Patrick Kiteley continues our Sent Conference with this prophetic message. Listen here!

Sent Conference continues! Pastor Eric Butler joins us with an incredible sermon. This is one you'll want to listen to on repeat!

It's night one of our Sent Conference and Pr Patrick Kiteley is bringing it! Start here and get ready for more!

What is your greatest joy? Is it something measurable, something attainable, something noticeable? In part three of his sermon series, Ten Men, Pastor Jess challenges us to consider that Jesus has a much different definition of joy, one where we choose suffering rather than conquering. How do we step into the joy of suffering with people? It starts with two phrases, “Let Me” and “Will you”. 

How do we read the Bible? Is the law we keep one of rules and stipulations or one of blessing, breaking, and giving ourselves to the world? In this next sermon of our Still Starving series, Pastor Jess challenges us to consider how Jesus redefines the way we read and apply the Bible, from hearts of religious law to true fidelity that love Him deeply. 

Did you know that you’re a pastor? Yep, we’re talking to you. You, exactly where you are today, are called to love and care for those around you with such Jesus depth that people lean in to learn more about how you walk with Him. In the second sermon of our Still Starving series, Ten Men, Pastor Jess explains how we are living in days of great restoration, where God is bringing all things to Himself and He is using us to do so. 

Who are we and what do we run with? Is our message our own voice, agenda, or insight? As we begin our Still Starving journey, Pastor Jerushah challenges us to consider what it looks like to be those who live with the ministry of preparation, clearing out a pathway to announce the arrival of King Jesus. She invites us to consider what it means to be those who live in the wilderness as voices with a message. This sermon will set the tone for our Still Starving season, so listen today!

We grow together as we follow Jesus together and whether you have only heard about fasting or have joined us in Starving before, this journey is for all of us! Listen to Pastors Ben and Jerushah interview a few of our Pastoral Team members regarding their process in our prayer and fasting season over the years. You’ll likely find yourself in one of their stories as you look ahead to the coming fasting experience. As we prepare for Still Starving, be greatly encouraged! 

Have you ever found yourself asking any of these questions: Where is God? Why did He let this happen? Don’t let these questions scare you—you’re actually getting closer to Him than you realize. In the third sermon of our Advent series, Breakthrough to Presence, Pastor Jess explains how God is present in His absence. Our job is to ask questions, lean into Him, search for Him, and then become lost in a moment of His presence. 

There’s nothing quite like a street with homes lit up for Christmas, a gleaming symbol of the joy and hope of the season. Now here’s the question—have you turned your light on? We’re not talking about the lights on the tree or the ones that line your roof. As Pastor Jess explains in this sermon, Breakthrough to Mystery, we are meant to be those who turn on the light again and again and again. What light? That’s what you’ll discover in this sermon. 

First fruits…you’ve heard the phrase at least a few times by now. But what exactly is a first fruits offering? How is it different from tithe and alms? Guest Pastor Brad Neuschwander joins us with a sermon that brings a great explanation of how we participate in first fruits with holy expectation. He shares how first fruits strengthen and stretch us for the multiplication work of the Kingdom of God. Whether you are new to the first fruits concept or ready for a refresher on the idea, this sermon is one we all need to hear as we prepare for our first fruits offering! 

We treat it as something delicate, as if it can easily break, but it’s a strong and fierce thing—holiness. Holiness does not melt in the heat of the world's chaos, but withstands. In this  sermon, He Gave Gifts, Pastor Jess discusses what it means to be those who walk in the gifts from Ephesians 4. He explains how the gifts equip saints for the work of building the body of Christ for allegiance to Him. If you long to have a deeper familiarity of His voice, to be one who walks into your community, workplace, and home with Him, listen to this sermon! 

What is the longing of your soul? What does that longing propel you to do or say? Our guest speaker and long time friend, Pastor Matt Molt, shares an incredible sermon on what it means to be people of ascent, those with lives on a pilgrimage of our longing to know God. Are you ready to anticipate what God wants to do among His people and participate in His movement?