Hope City Church Podcast

Hope City Church
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Listen in weekly to the messages from Pastor Peter Gowesky here at Hope City Church. Hope City Church is located in sunny Sarasota, Florida, and points people to Hope in Jesus. We believe that Jesus changes everything! Join us live on Sunday mornings at 4456 Bee Ridge Road at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. For more information, check out www.HopeCitySRQ.com.

  1. Feb 1

    Binge the Bible - Season 3: Proverbs

    Most people don’t ruin their lives in one big moment—it happens slowly… and then suddenly. In this final week of Binge the Bible: Season 3, we land in the book of Proverbs to uncover why small, everyday decisions matter more than we think. This message explores biblical wisdom—not as information, but as a way of life. Proverbs challenges us to stop asking, “Is this allowed?” and start asking, “Where does this lead?” Because direction, not intention, determines destination. Discover why wisdom starts with reverence for God, why it’s a path we walk (not a feeling we follow), and why wisdom grows best in circles, not isolation. If you feel like life drifted instead of derailed, Proverbs offers hope, redirection, and a better way forward—starting with your next step.

    40 min

  2. Jan 25

    Binge the Bible - Season 3: Psalms

    What do you do when you want to pray—but don’t know what to say? In this message, we walk through the Book of Psalms as God’s prayer guide for every season of life. From raw honesty and deep longing to doubt, trust, and unstoppable praise, the Psalms give us words when ours run out. Whether you feel overwhelmed, spiritually dry, confused, anxious, or grateful, this message reminds us that God is not offended by honest prayer—He invites it. You don’t have to pray perfectly. You don’t have to pray long. You just have to show up honestly.

    41 min

  3. Jan 18

    Binge the Bible - Season 3: Job

    What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? When suffering creates a gap between what you believe and what you experience? In this message from our Binge The Bible series, we walk through the Book of Job and discover that God doesn’t always answer our why—but He invites us to trust Him anyway. Job’s story confronts three assumptions many of us carry: If I live right, life should go right If I understand it, I can control it If God loves me, He wouldn’t allow this Through Job’s pain, his friends’ voices, and God’s response from the whirlwind, we learn that suffering doesn’t mean God is absent—it often reveals how limited our perspective really is. Faith isn’t having all the answers; it’s staying in relationship with God when the answers don’t come. If you’re walking through confusion, loss, or unanswered questions, this message will encourage you to: Stop simplifying or accusing God Be careful which voices you allow to shape your pain Bring your suffering honestly to God

    43 min

  4. Jan 11

    Binge the Bible: Season 3 - Esther

    When God feels silent, it can be unsettling. In this message from Binge the Bible: Esther – When God Seems Silent, we walk through the book of Esther to discover how God is still working—even when His voice feels quiet. Esther reminds us that silence does not mean absence. God is often moving behind the scenes, positioning His people, forming their faith, and preparing moments of purpose for such a time as this. If you’re waiting for answers, clarity, or direction, this message will encourage you to trust God’s timing, take the next step of obedience, and believe that your season is not wasted.

    43 min

  5. Jan 4

    Binge The Bible - Season 3: Ezra & Nehemiah

    What do you do when everything feels broken? In this message from Binge the Bible – Season 3, we open the books of Ezra and Nehemiah to discover how God rebuilds what feels too far gone. After exile, loss, and collapse, God’s people return home—not to restoration, but to ruins. And yet, God is still writing the story. This message explores how rebuilding begins with realignment, not repair. Before walls are rebuilt, worship is restored. Before action is taken, prayer leads the way. And lasting restoration doesn’t happen alone—it happens in community. Whether you’re stepping into a new year feeling hopeful, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, this message is an invitation to trust God in the rebuilding process.

    39 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    Closer Than You Think: My Mess Becomes God’s Masterpiece - Week 3

    We all have moments, seasons, and stories that feel messy—full of mistakes, regret, and brokenness. But what if God isn’t finished yet? In this message, we discover how God specializes in redemption, restoration, and transformation. No matter how broken your past feels, God can use it to create something beautiful for His glory. Your mess is not the end of the story—it may be the very place God begins His masterpiece.

    35 min

  7. 12/14/2025

    Closer Than You Think: Where is God in the Waiting? - Week 2

    In the Christmas season, waiting feels louder than ever—waiting on healing, peace, restoration, answers, breakthrough… and sometimes it feels like God is silent. But silence doesn’t mean absence. In this message, Closer Than You Think: Where is God in the Waiting?, we step into the “waiting room” of Scripture and meet Simeon—a man who kept trusting God even when nothing seemed to be happening. Through Luke 2, Isaiah’s prophecy, and the promise of renewed strength, you’ll be reminded of this truth: Just because you can’t see God’s work doesn’t mean God isn’t working. God is near in the waiting, strategic in the silence, and faithful to every promise. If you’re tired of waiting, this message is for you: Waiting isn’t wasted when God is in it. He’s closer than you think.

    39 min

  8. 12/07/2025

    Closer Than You Think: When God Feels Far - Week 1

    When life feels heaviest, God can feel the farthest away. In this Christmas message, Closer Than You Think: When God Feels Far, we look at the story of Joseph in Matthew 1 and the promise of Immanuel — “God with us.” Even when you can’t feel Him, God is closer than you think, right in the middle of your confusion, stress, and disappointment. Through honest stories, some Christmas fun (yes, even Home Alone), and a powerful look at the birth of Jesus, we’ll discover that your breaking point is often God’s entry point. His presence isn’t based on your feelings, it’s based on His promise — and Jesus didn’t come just to start a holiday, He came to start your healing.

    36 min
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Listen in weekly to the messages from Pastor Peter Gowesky here at Hope City Church. Hope City Church is located in sunny Sarasota, Florida, and points people to Hope in Jesus. We believe that Jesus changes everything! Join us live on Sunday mornings at 4456 Bee Ridge Road at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. For more information, check out www.HopeCitySRQ.com.

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  • Creator
    Hope City Church
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    309
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hope City Church - FL
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    Hope City Church Podcast