Hope Wesleyan Church - Independence, Iowa

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Changing Lives by Leading Others into a Growing Relationship with Jesus! We would love if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning Worship Service! 10am every Sunday with multiple Sunday School options prior to the Worship Service. Children's Church is available during the Worship Service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 319-334-7148

  1. 3h ago

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Refuse to Forgive - October 4 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    Forgiveness sounds easy—until someone truly hurts us. We keep score. We remember the wounds. We wonder how many chances one person deserves. In Matthew 18:21–35, Peter asks Jesus a question we’ve all wrestled with: “How many times do I have to forgive?” Jesus responds with a story that exposes the enormous grace we’ve received from God—and the danger of refusing to extend that same grace to others. We have been forgiven a debt we could never repay. Now Jesus calls us to release the debts we’re still holding against others. Forgiven people are called to become forgiving people. October is Pastor Appreciation Month—a special opportunity to say Thank You to those who faithfully serve, lead, encourage, and care for our church family. We are incredibly grateful for Pastor Bob, Pastor Elissa, and Kaitlynn, our Student Ministries Director. Their dedication, prayer, leadership, and love for people make a difference in our church and community every day. Throughout October, take a moment to encourage them, pray for them, send a note, or simply say “Thank You” for the many ways they serve. Let’s make sure they know how much they are appreciated! We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.    Hope Wesleyan Church  505 4th Ave NE  Independence, IA 50644

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Refuse to Forgive - October 4 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  2. Sep 27

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Worry All the Time - September 27 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    We believe God is in control. We believe He hears our prayers. But when the future feels uncertain and the “what ifs” start piling up, worry can become louder than our faith. Philippians 4:4–9 reminds us that God never intended for anxiety to control our lives. Instead, He calls us to bring everything to Him in prayer, guard our minds with truth, and trust Him with what we cannot control. Worry asks, “What if?” Faith asks, “What if I trusted God with it?” We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.    Hope Wesleyan Church  505 4th Ave NE  Independence, IA 50644

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Worry All the Time - September 27 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  3. Sep 20

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Think He's Working in My Life - September 20 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    We believe God is powerful. We believe He has a plan. But when life doesn’t make sense, prayers seem unanswered, and circumstances refuse to change, we begin to wonder: Is God really doing anything? Romans 8:28 reminds us that even when we can’t see His hand, God is still working. He can take the pain, setbacks, disappointments, and uncertainties of our lives and weave them into His greater purpose. God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence—and just because you can’t see what He’s doing doesn’t mean He isn’t working. We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Think He's Working in My Life - September 20 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  4. Sep 13

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Believe He Loves Me - September 13 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    We believe God is real. We believe He loves people. But when life hurts, shame speaks, and we see our failures, we begin to wonder: Does God really love me? Romans 8:31–39 answers with a resounding YES! Nothing—not trouble, failure, fear, suffering, or anything else in all creation—can separate us from the love of God found in Jesus Christ. It’s one thing to believe that God loves the world. It’s another to believe He loves you. We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Believe He Loves Me - September 13 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  5. Sep 6

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Know God - September 6 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    Today we start a new sermon series titled "The Disconnect" We say we believe in God—but does the way we live reflect what we say we believe? We believe in Jesus, but do we truly know Him? We know God loves us, yet we worry and doubt. We believe He is working, yet wonder where He is. We receive forgiveness but struggle to forgive. We justify sin, hide our faith, and convince ourselves we don’t really need the church. There’s often a disconnect between what we believe and how we live. The Disconnect confronts those gaps with the truth of Scripture—challenging us not just to believe in God, but to live like we believe Him. Jesus gives one of His most unsettling warnings in Matthew 7:21–23: it’s possible to believe in God, talk about God, even do things for God—and still not truly know Him. They called Him Lord. They pointed to their accomplishments. They looked religious. But Jesus exposed the disconnect between outward belief and a genuine relationship with Him. Faith isn’t simply knowing the right words, attending church, or doing good things. It’s about knowing Jesus—and being known by Him. What if the greatest danger isn’t rejecting Jesus…but believing we know Him when we really don’t? We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644

    The Disconnect: I Believe in God, But I Don't Know God - September 6 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  6. Aug 30

    The Generous Life: First Things First - August 30 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    Jesus teaches us to stop building our lives around temporary things and put God first. Invest in what lasts. Earthly possessions fade, but heavenly treasure has eternal value. Your money reveals your heart. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” You can't serve both God and money. Eventually, one will become your master. Don't let worry control you. If God cares for the birds and flowers, you can trust Him to care for you. Put God's Kingdom first. Instead of being consumed with getting more or worrying about having enough, seek God first and trust Him to provide. Live one day at a time. Don't allow tomorrow's worries to steal today's faithfulness. Main Theme:  What you put first reveals what you trust most. Jesus calls us to put God ahead of our possessions, finances, security, and worries. Key Verse:  “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33 We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644

    The Generous Life: First Things First - August 30 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  7. Aug 23

    The Generous Life: The Blessing Principle - August 23 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

    The world says, "Hold on tightly to what you have." God says, "Trust Me enough to let it go." In 2 Corinthians 9: 6–15, Paul reveals a kingdom principle that turns human thinking upside down: those who sow generously reap generously. God doesn't bless generosity because He wants something from us—He blesses generosity because He wants something for us. As we trust Him with open hands, He supplies, multiplies, and uses our lives to meet needs, produce thanksgiving, and bring glory to His name. The Blessing Principle reminds us that generosity is more than giving—it's an act of faith in the God who always provides. We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644

    The Generous Life: The Blessing Principle - August 23 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

  8. Aug 16

    Special Musical Guest: Denver Bierman - August 16 2026

    Today we welcome to Hope the leader and front man of Denver Bierman and the Mile High Orchestra, Denver Bierman.  Denver and the MHO bring a sound to Christian music that is truly their own. This Nashville-based, horn-driven band blends big band, jazz, funk, pop, and gospel into an energetic style they call “power funk.” Since forming at Belmont University in 1999, they’ve performed around the world, from churches and conferences to national television and even the Olympic Games. But behind the big sound is an even bigger purpose. Denver sees music as a ministry—a way to encourage the Church, inspire musicians, and remind people of the hope, grace, strength, and love found in Jesus Christ. The mission is simple: use the gifts God has given them to connect people with His love, grace, and mercy. We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 ***Audio from this service was used with expressed permission from Denver Bierman with intent to publish to multiple platforms***

    Special Musical Guest: Denver Bierman - August 16 2026
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Changing Lives by Leading Others into a Growing Relationship with Jesus! We would love if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning Worship Service! 10am every Sunday with multiple Sunday School options prior to the Worship Service. Children's Church is available during the Worship Service. Hope Wesleyan Church 505 4th Ave NE Independence, IA 50644 319-334-7148

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