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The weekly sermons from Hope Church Lancaster, each week we hear God speak through the bible into our daily lives, as we encounter him week by week he lifts our eyes to live in a new and fresh way.

  1. How do I run the Christian race with purpose? - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 & Hebrews 12:1-2 - David Ramm

    4d ago

    How do I run the Christian race with purpose? - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 & Hebrews 12:1-2 - David Ramm

    Hope Live | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 & Hebrews 12:1-2 | David Ramm In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the GB men's rowing eight went from perennial underachievers to gold medallists — and they did it with one decision-making filter: Will it make the boat go faster? In this message from 1 Corinthians 9 and Hebrews 12, David takes that question and applies it to the Christian life. Paul wasn't shy about using sporting analogies, and here we see why: the discipline, focus, and teamwork that produces gold medals aren't so different from what it takes to run the race of faith well. This is a practical, honest, and energising message for anyone who feels like their spiritual life isn't moving at the pace it should — and wants to do something about it. Four principles from the rowing team that apply directly to your walk with God: A clear goal — do you have one for your Christian lifeRuthless focus — what's slowing you down that needs to go?Small decisions — the daily choices that quietly shape your destinyTeamwork — why no one wins the race aloneFeaturing real stories from prison ministry, end-of-life care, and life in the local church — this is a message that brings scripture off the page and into Monday morning. Key themes: Spiritual discipline · purpose and focus · 1 Corinthians 9 & Hebrews 12 · small habits · community and shared vision · running to win 28/06/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #1corinthians #hebrews#hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    31 min
  2. A Vision of Glory - What if you can't find the words to worship? - Psalm 22 - Stephen Baines

    Jun 21

    A Vision of Glory - What if you can't find the words to worship? - Psalm 22 - Stephen Baines

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | Psalm 22 | Stephen Baines What do you do when worship feels like the last thing you have left? In this message from Psalm 22, Stephen explores one of the most remarkable truths in all of scripture — that God doesn't just visit us when we worship, He inhabits our praise. He settles. He stays. And He does it not only when worship comes easily, but especially when it doesn't. Drawing on Psalm 22's jarring opening ("My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"), Stephen traces a thread that runs from David hiding in a cave, to Paul and Silas bleeding in a prison cell, all the way to Jesus on the cross — and asks: what does it look like to worship through gritted teeth? To declare that God is holy, not because circumstances have improved, but because His character hasn't changed? This isn't a message that promises praise will fix everything. It's an honest, pastoral, and deeply encouraging reminder that praise changes us even when it doesn't change our situation — that sometimes God comes like an earthquake and breaks the chains, and sometimes He comes in a whisper and says, I've got you. Keep going. Three anchoring truths from Psalm 22: Praise welcomes God's presencePraise declares God's kingshipPraise breaks the power of despairKey themes: Worship in suffering · Psalm 22 & the presence of God · Paul and Silas in prison · praise as spiritual warfare · God's manifest presence · honest faith in the valleys 21/06/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #psalms #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    32 min
  3. A Vision of Glory - Where Is God when everything falls apart? - Psalm 34 - Jamie Haxby

    Jun 14

    A Vision of Glory - Where Is God when everything falls apart? - Psalm 34 - Jamie Haxby

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | Psalm 34 | Jamie Haxby Where do you go when you're running for your life? In this message from Psalm 34, Jamie explores one of the most unexpected settings in the Bible — David hiding in a cave, fearful, homeless, and hunted by two of the most powerful men of his day. And yet it's in that very cave that David writes some of the most celebrated words of worship in scripture: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." This isn't a coincidence. It's a pattern. From Moses at the burning bush, to Joseph in prison, to Paul and Silas in chains, to Jesus himself consistently showing up among the marginalised, the lost, and the least — the glory of God has a habit of turning up in the last place we'd expect. Jamie unpacks what that means for us today: if we want to encounter God, we may need to follow him into the cave. We also hear powerful stories from the Olive Branch — a local foodbank and more — where volunteers are witnessing real lives transformed not just by food, but by prayer, presence, and the tangible love of Jesus. This is a message about more than charity. It's a call to follow Jesus to the other side of the road. Key themes: God's presence in suffering · Psalm 34 & the cave of Adullam · the fear of the Lord · brokenness as holy ground · stepping out in faith · mission and the marginalised 14/06/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #psalms #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    47 min
  4. A Vision of Glory - Is my brokenness a barrier to God's glory? - 2 Corinthians 3-4 - Andrew Gardner

    Jun 7

    A Vision of Glory - Is my brokenness a barrier to God's glory? - 2 Corinthians 3-4 - Andrew Gardner

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | 2 Corinthians 3-4 | Andrew Gardner What if your brokenness isn't a barrier to God's glory, but the very thing through which it shines? In this message from 2 Corinthians 3–4, Andrew explores Paul's powerful image of believers as "jars of clay" carrying the treasure of God's presence. Drawing on the story of Moses' fading glow after meeting with God, Andrew unpacks how the law leaves us veiled, condemned, and aware of our failures — but how Christ removes that veil so we can be transformed "with ever-increasing glory." This isn't a message about achieving a flawless image. It's about discovering a glory image: the truth that God's light shines brightest through our cracks, our struggles, and our weaknesses. Through honest reflections and real stories of healing and freedom, Andrew encourages us that no matter what we're carrying — pain, past hurts, ongoing battles — we do not lose heart, because our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal weight of glory. Key themes: God's glory in human weakness · the veil of the old covenant vs. freedom in Christ · transformation "with ever-increasing glory" · finding hope in suffering · stories of healing and breakthrough 07/06/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #2corinthians #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    36 min
  5. A Vision of Glory - How do you welcome the glory of Jesus in? - Luke 7:36–50 - Simeon Lapworth

    May 31

    A Vision of Glory - How do you welcome the glory of Jesus in? - Luke 7:36–50 - Simeon Lapworth

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | Luke 7:36–50 | Simeon Lapworth When King Charles visited Lancaster, the whole city prepared. Drains were checked. Protocols were followed. People Googled the correct way to address royalty. But what does it look like to welcome a far greater King — the King of creation himself? In this sermon from Luke 7:36–50, we look at a scandalous dinner party where a sinful woman does something extraordinary — and Jesus says she got it right. We explore: The difference between God's omnipresence and his manifest presenceWhy Simon the Pharisee had Jesus at his table but didn't truly welcome himThree ways this woman models hosting Jesus well: tears, affection, and extravagant giftsWhat it means to stop settling for God being "everywhere" and start pursuing his presence hereWhether you've been a Christian for years or you're exploring faith for the first time, this message is a fresh invitation to open the door — not just to have Jesus nearby, but to truly welcome him in. 31/05/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #luke #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    29 min
  6. A Vision of Glory - What does Pentecost mean for us today? - John 16 & Acts 2 - Jamie Haxby

    May 24

    A Vision of Glory - What does Pentecost mean for us today? - John 16 & Acts 2 - Jamie Haxby

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | John 15:26–16:15 & Acts 2:1–12 | Jamie Haxby In this week's message, Jamie continues the A Vision of Glory series by diving into one of the most dramatic moments in Scripture — the day the Holy Spirit fell at Pentecost. Jesus told his disciples something that seemed almost impossible to believe: it's better for you that I go away. Why? Because the Holy Spirit — the Paraclete — was coming. Not just as a historical event, but as the beginning of an era that continues today. In this message, Jamie unpacks: Why life feels so hard, and what the Bible says is at the root of itThe surprising meaning of Pentecost and why it happens exactly 50 days after PassoverWhat "Paraclete" really means — and how the Holy Spirit acts as our advocate, comforter, counsellor, and tugboat in the storms of lifeTwo powerful stories of healing from within the Hope Church community — one physical, one emotional — that show the Spirit is still very much at workWhether you're stuck in grief, battling a sense of shame, or just trying to figure out what the Holy Spirit actually does — this message is for you. 24/05/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #john #acts #pentecost #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    39 min
  7. A Vision of Glory - Where is the glory of God most fully revealed? - John 12 - Jamie Haxby

    May 17

    A Vision of Glory - Where is the glory of God most fully revealed? - John 12 - Jamie Haxby

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | John 12 | Jamie Haxby We often think of glory as something added — sprinkles on a cake, a spoiler on a car. So why does Jesus call his own crucifixion his glorification? In this message from John 12, Jamie unpacks one of the most striking contradictions in Scripture: that the fullest revelation of God's glory didn't happen in a moment of triumph, but in a moment of utter darkness — the cross. From the cross, we see God's love, justice, mercy, wisdom, and power all revealed at once. And that same glory — the kind that breaks into the darkest places — is available to you now, in whatever you're walking through. Whether you're facing a difficult diagnosis, a broken relationship, or you work daily in places surrounded by pain (schools, hospitals, social care), this message is a reminder: God's speciality is manufacturing glory in the midst of brokenness. You don't have to strive to reach a better place — he brings his fullness into this moment. In this message: Why the cross is the climax of God's glory, not its contradictionWhat it means that "darkness is as light" to God (Psalm 139)How you are called to be a missionary into dark places this weekWhy "I can do all things through Christ" is a message for people in prison — not a prosperity promise 17/05/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #john #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    31 min
  8. A Vision of Glory - Who does John reveal Jesus to be? - John 1 - David Ramm

    May 10

    A Vision of Glory - Who does John reveal Jesus to be? - John 1 - David Ramm

    Hope Live | A Vision of Glory | John 1 | David Ramm In this message, we continue the “Vision of Glory” series by diving into the opening verses of the Gospel of John. Through John 1:1–18, we explore the powerful question: Who is Jesus? John reveals Jesus not just as a teacher or prophet, but as the eternal Word — present in the beginning, fully God, Creator of all things, and the light that shines in the darkness. This teaching unpacks how John sets the stage for his Gospel like a cinematic trailer, introducing the glory, identity, and divinity of Christ before revealing His name. Discover what it means that Jesus is the source of life, why darkness cannot overcome His light, and how John’s unique perspective as one of Jesus’ closest disciples gives us deeper insight into the heart of God. Whether you’re exploring faith, studying the Gospel of John, or wanting a clearer understanding of Jesus’ identity, this message will encourage and challenge you to see Christ in all His glory. 10/05/2026 Make sure to share with your friends and family! #hopemessages #john #avisionofglory #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceled

    32 min
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The weekly sermons from Hope Church Lancaster, each week we hear God speak through the bible into our daily lives, as we encounter him week by week he lifts our eyes to live in a new and fresh way.

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  • Creator
    Hope Church Lancaster
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
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    © Hope Church Lancaster
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