Hopeland Church

Hopeland Church

We exist so you can encounter God, walk in freedom, fulfill God's purpose, and change your world!

  1. 5d ago

    Unrivaled - Part 6 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 6 of Unrivaled, we explore the radical nature of salvation and the complete sufficiency of the cross. Through Colossians 2:11-17, Paul reveals that salvation is not simply self-improvement or religious behavior modification—it is a divine incision, where Christ cuts away the dominion of our sinful nature and raises us to new life. We discover that the cross has canceled the record of our debt, forgiven our sins, and publicly defeated every spiritual power that stood against us. But Paul also warns us not to return to religious shadows or allow external practices to become the measure of our righteousness. Whether it is traditions, preferences, spiritual disciplines, or religious observances, none of them can rival the finished work of Jesus. This episode asks a searching question: Are the things we practice helping us see Jesus more clearly—or have they quietly become substitutes for Jesus Himself? ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 6 | Shawn Mandoli
  2. Jul 12

    Unrivaled - Part 5 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 5 of UnRivaled, we begin our verse-by-verse journey through Colossians 2 and discover Paul's passionate call to remain deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. In a culture filled with competing philosophies, religious traditions, and spiritual counterfeits, Paul reminds believers that true spiritual maturity isn't found by adding something to Jesus—it comes by growing deeper in Him. We explore the two most important priorities of the Christian life: having a strong faith in Christ and living in a way that faithfully represents Him. Along the way, we examine the danger of deception, the importance of becoming lifelong students of Christ, and why spiritual growth naturally produces gratitude. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible truth that because the fullness of God dwells in Christ, we are already complete in Him. This episode is a timely reminder to reject cultural substitutes, stand firm in biblical truth, and keep Jesus at the center of everything. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 5 | Shawn Mandoli
  3. Jul 5

    Unrivaled - Part 4 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 4 of UnRivaled, we discover that faithfully following Jesus means remaining anchored to His Word, even when it brings opposition. Through Colossians 1:24-29, Paul reminds us that suffering is often part of staying true to Christ, but our calling never changes: our responsibility is to preach Jesus, while God alone transforms hearts. We explore the incredible truth that the mystery once hidden for generations has now been revealed—Christ in you, the hope of glory. Because of Jesus, there are no secret paths, religious barriers, or spiritual elites standing between us and God. Paul closes this section by revealing the heart of biblical ministry: there is only one message that truly transforms and matures people—Jesus Christ. This episode is a call to reject compromise, embrace the empowering presence of Christ within us, and faithfully proclaim the gospel, trusting God's power to accomplish what our efforts never could. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 4 | Shawn Mandoli
  4. Jun 28

    Unrivaled - Part 3 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 3 of Unrivaled, we move from celebrating Christ's supremacy over all creation to experiencing His saving work in the lives of believers. Through Colossians 1:21-25, we unpack the radical transformation of the gospel—from being enemies of God because of sin to becoming His reconciled friends through the death of Jesus Christ. This isn't about becoming a better version of ourselves; it's about becoming entirely new. Paul reminds us that through Christ we have been made holy, blameless, and accepted before God, and he challenges us to remain grounded in the hope of the gospel without drifting toward competing voices or false promises. We also explore the reality that staying faithful to Jesus often includes suffering, as the message of the cross will always stand in contrast to the values of the world. This episode is a powerful reminder to keep coming back to Jesus, remain anchored in the gospel, and faithfully follow Christ no matter the cost. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 3 | Shawn Mandoli
  5. Jun 21

    Unrivaled - Part 2 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 2 of our Colossians series, UnRivaled, we dive deeper into Paul's prayer for the believers in Colossae and discover God's desire for every follower of Jesus to experience spiritual extravagance—not settling for spiritual survival, but thriving in the fullness of Christ. Through Colossians 1:9-20, we explore what it means to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, strengthened by His power, fruitful in every good work, and confident in our identity as those redeemed, forgiven, and qualified by grace. In a culture that pressured believers to compromise and blend their faith with competing spiritual influences, Paul reminds the church to never compromise who they are in Christ. The message culminates in one of the most powerful descriptions of Jesus in all of Scripture: He is the image of the invisible God, Creator of all things, Head of the Church, and the One who holds unrivaled priority over everything. This episode challenges us to ask a crucial question: Does Jesus truly have unrivaled priority in our lives, or is there a gap between what we believe and how we live? ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 2 | Shawn Mandoli
  6. Jun 14

    Unrivaled - Part 1 | Shawn Mandoli

    In Part 1 of our Colossians series, we explore the central message of Paul's letter: the absolute supremacy and total sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Written from a Roman prison to a church Paul had never personally visited, Colossians was sent to strengthen believers living in a culture saturated with idols, competing philosophies, and spiritual deception. We unpack the historical context of Colossae and Ephesus, where the gospel spread powerfully throughout Asia Minor and directly challenged the worship of the goddess Diana, disrupting both culture and commerce. Through Paul's opening words, we discover that spiritual growth happens when grace and truth work together. Truth confronts what is out of order in our lives, while grace gives us the time, patience, and power to grow into all God has called us to be. This episode lays the foundation for understanding why Christ alone is enough and why proclaiming His supremacy remains as countercultural today as it was in the first century. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give or Text "Donate" to 323-405-3232. Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com

    Unrivaled - Part 1 | Shawn Mandoli
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