Do you have relationships that are strained? This week Ps. Ike Shepardson focuses on how the Holy Spirit changes our relationships with one another through mutual submission and love. Belonging to God’s family means that your life is not yours but Jesus’. Through love we should mirror the unity between Jesus and the Church in our own relationships.…

Why is the process of change so hard? Transformation isn’t easy but Biblical change is rooted in Christ’s transformation and sacrifice, which gives us courage to change. In this practical message Ps. Tyler Zabor outlines why change because of Christ is important, the purpose of it, and what it looks like in practice. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM…

What is your calling in life? This week Ps. Scott Lasher explores what a unified church looks like and how we can live a life that is worthy of the calling we have received from Jesus. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com…

It is empowering to belong to something bigger than ourselves. Ps. Kelsey Shepardson brings the message from Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians that God’s love for us allows us to have courage to step out in faith. Fully grasping that you are safe and established in God’s love will empower you to overcome any battles you face. Join us each Sunday at 10…

What is the difference between knowing about God and fully knowing him? Ps. Tyler Zabor works through Paul’s prayer in Ephesians that we will fully experience the power of the gospel ourselves. He hopes that followers of Jesus will not just know things about Jesus but be energized by the same omnipotent power that raised Jesus from the dead and tha…

After closing our series on courage we now turn our attention to instructions the Bible has about putting that courage into action. Ps. Scott Lasher begins our study of Ephesians with a look into praising God and having the courage to put our faith in His plans. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, …

Is it difficult for you to build up courage to share the gospel? Diversity in God’s people means that you have your own way to evangelize that fits how God made you. Ps. Kelsey Lasher shows us how the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples and herself to share the gospel, but in entirely different ways. We should remember that it is not through our ow…

How can we be courageous to live for God despite fearing losing things? Through the story of Ester, Luke Towle talks about rooting your identity in Jesus, so that you can risk your worldly achievements. Knowing your identity is as a follower of Jesus means you can use your place in the world courageously to achieve what God wants you to do exactly …

How can we crave courage instead of power? In the opening of this new series, Ps. Scott Lasher speaks about how being bonded to Jesus will give you courage to sacrifice worldly power. This courage is shown in sacrificing stability we find in things such as finances, reputation, strength, and power in place of living entirely for Jesus and the Kingd…

How do we deal with expectations on our faith? This week Ps. Scott Lasher addresses misplaced expectations on what God should do. We follow the story of John the Baptist as the voice that prepared the way for Jesus’ arrival and how his expectations differed from the way the Son of God acted on Earth. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver C…

Why is Christmas such a hopeful time? The prophecy of the coming of Jesus was a message of hope that wars and violence would end. Ps. Ike Shepardson reminds us that the good news of Christmas is that the world is not going to end in a giant battle. Jesus is the guarantee of peace and Christmas is the story of bringing peace to the world. Join us ea…

Are you in a season of waiting? In this beautiful message, Ps. Kelsey Lasher asks us to let advent be the reminder that in the midst of waiting, we should cling to God himself. Jesus coming to Earth brought hope to the world and praising God is what sustains this hope. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, D…

Our spiritual growth and the reason for entering heaven is not gained by our own goodness or deeds. This week Luke Towle illuminates that dynamic spiritual growth comes from purifying our hearts supernaturally, not through a lens of how good you are but through a relationship with Jesus. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S…

What has been delighting you lately? God created us to delight in this world and be a delight. This week Ps. Kelsey Shepardson will look at how the Beatitudes guide us on how to live and breath and walk in ways and behaviors that bring glory to God and bring joy and delight to people around us. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church,…

Are you going through trials that are testing your faith? In this encouraging message from Ps. Scott Lasher we remember that God tells us that there is still joy despite our trials. Enduring trials that test your faith produces perseverance, so that we can comfort those who are suffering just as Jesus comforts us in our trials. Join us each Sunday …

What characteristics are admirable in our culture? The kingdom of God values some characteristics that are alternative to what our culture deems desirable. This week Ps. Ike Shepardson begins our new series on the Beatitudes with a message on how to be poor in spirit and why that should be admirable. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver C…

Ps. Tyler Zabor talks about how a culture of hyper individualism has caused a pandemic of loneliness. He shows how Jesus modeled how to serve and live in community with those in the church family, as well as with those outside of it. If we live out this type of community, we will be blessed and bless others, while ultimately building the kingdom of…

Do you find it difficult to be around people you disagree with? This week Ps. Kelsey Lasher shows us through the story of the Good Samaritan that we must prioritize putting into action the love and service of Jesus. Rather than focusing on being right, we can ask the Holy Spirit to show us how to welcome people as Jesus did. Join us each Sunday at …

As we move through the idea of creating a culture of welcome, Ps. Ike Shepardson shows how Jesus models a life of serving. If we think of our rights and prerogatives all the time, the kingdom of God can slip through our fingers. Whereas if you serve others and dedicate your life to Jesus, the reward is eternal life with Jesus. Join us each Sunday a…

Ps. Ike Shepardson opens our new series that will focus on the idea of stretching to share our lives. A culture of welcome happens when you stretch to share your lives with others for the glory of God. Instead of being welcoming just to be recognized as good, hospitable people, we want to develop a culture of welcome so we can live out the kind of …

In this world we are constantly surrounded by temptations and it is challenging to display self-control. However, self-control in the Biblical sense is not about our own self-reliance, but on choosing to give up trying to control things to surrender them to God. Ps. Tyler Zabor talks about how self-control that comes from the Holy Spirit will lead …

This week Luke Towle draws a parallel with the prophet Hosea’s life story and how God’s heart works. God faithfully pursues us no matter what we have done. Therefore, we can rest in his love because it never fails and we can show the same faithful, unreserved love to those around us. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S Uni…

Luke Towle discusses how when we accept the gospel and use the Fruits of the Spirit for others we can experience inexplicable growth and transformation. We can grow by showing unrewarded kindness to others and extending God’s love to those who need it the most. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, C…

It is often easy to do good to those that agree with you. However, as Ps. Scott Lasher tells us this week, we should also be good to people who may not be good back to us. We must not grow weary of doing good because the Holy Spirit works through our relationships and is most active where there is work to do. The way we treat others should reflect …

How do we find peace in our chaotic world? With Ps. Kelsey Shepardson we explore trusting God and the Holy Spirit even when we don't understand everything because God's reasons are infallible. Our God always keeps his promised and knowing that will bring you peace. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denve…

Do you struggle to have patience with people who have hurt or wronged you? In the context of our relationships, Ps. Scott Lasher shows us that spirit empowered patience is walking with and loving people who frustrate you. Through patience you can show people around you how the grace of God manifests in your life and theirs too. Join us each Sunday …

How do we find joy amidst hardship? Ps. Kelsey Lasher talks about how to seek God’s presence to experience true joy. When you have a relationship with God, who is waiting for you with open arms, you will find joy despite what you are going through. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More …

Are you going through a season of grief or despair? In the conclusion to our series Ps. Scott Lasher shows us that God’s goodness is wide enough and deep enough to accommodate grief. Though there may be a reason for your grief, you won’t be consumed by it because God's compassions never fail. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2…

Do you begrudge when others bounce back from sin and are blessed? This week Ps. Kelsey Shepardson situates the story of Paul on the road to Damascus as God’s ability to see tremendous potential in all of us. God sees your flaws and past and uses them to help you bounce back and bless others. Bouncing back is essential to help the world know Jesus. …

Come back stories in our culture often put all the onus on the individual and their hard work. In this message Ps. Tyler Zabor shows us in the biblical comeback story of Peter’s Denial that Jesus’ sacrifice and love is the only thing that saves us. God gives us restoration, so that we can bounce back from anything we’ve done or gone through. Join u…

Are you struggling to get back on your feet? Ps. Kelsey Lasher shows us through the story of David and Bathsheba that God doesn't overlook your heartbreak, but he doesn't define you by it either. Jesus is ready to pick you up from whatever you have done and whatever has been done to you. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S…

We've all had difficult seasons, and whenever we're struggling, it's easy to idealize a time in the past when everything was better. But when you follow Jesus, your best days aren't in the past, and bouncing back isn't about going back to when things were better. In this new series, Ps. Ike Shepardson helps us to see that, with Jesus, bouncing back…

What if your job has nothing to do with church? This week Ps. Scott Lasher explores how your workplace, and any other place where you have a sphere of influence, can be approached biblically by finding purpose in building God’s kingdom. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information …

What keeps us from praying? Is it busyness, lack of faith, or pride that we can help ourselves? Ps. Tyler Zabor talks about how prayer in a faithful God will keep us steadfast and able to withstand difficulties. He encourages us to ask for prayer, knowing that we have brothers and sisters in Christ who can prayerfully walk with us through life. Joi…

The Christians who originally read the letter of 2 Thessalonians were cast out of society and persecuted for their faith, but the passage that we read this week teaches us of a deeper belonging in God's family, and it encourages us to hold fast to good teaching and to God's grace. Listen in as Ps. Ike Shepardson shares an encouraging message that w…

When you live through uncertainty, you long to know the outcome, you need to know that everything will turn out okay. In this message, Ps. Ike Shepardson teaches us that being steadfast in the middle of difficulty means rejecting lies, loving the truth, and looking forward to the victory of Jesus. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Chur…

Do you ever wonder whether God sees the struggles you are going through? This week Ps. Kelsey Shepardson shows us that God is your constant companion. His blessings and justice are available for you now and following him gives meaning to your life. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More …

Is it possible to become truly resilient in a year of adversity? Can we be victorious even in the middle of suffering. Ps. Tyler Zabor shows us how what we hope for actually shapes what we live for, and this is what keeps us steadfast. Listen in as we begin our new series called STEADFAST. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180…

Our scars make us who we are, and they're nothing to be ashamed of. But Jesus' scars are even more powerful. As Ps. Scott Lasher tells us in his Easter message, Jesus' scars remind us that sometimes, we have to learn the hard way. But they also teach us about the true nature of hope. Jesus' scars remind us that death is not the end of the story for…

Does fear or judgment rule your heart? Jesus’ role as King frees us from false oppressors like fear or judgment. Ps. Kelsey Lasher shows us that there is no pretender too powerful to overthrow Jesus’ place as the rightful King of our hearts. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More informa…

The human condition is complex. We struggle with the deepest kinds of questions, and sometimes even good answers backed by strong evidence can't convince us of the truth. This week, Luke Towle from our Leadership Team continues our series on the life of Jesus, helping us to realize that we have serious biases regarding the most important issues in …

When people talk about Jesus, the word “Messiah” tends to come up. But who is the Messiah? As we see in the Bible, Jesus has a way of upsetting and exceeding our expectations of him, and this is certainly true when we look at Jesus as the Messiah. Join Ps. Ike Shepardson as he shows how Jesus understood his role to be that of a universal king, the …

Have you ever kept a really good secret? Jesus came across all kinds of people who had discovered who he was, but for many reasons, kept his identity to themselves. What's amazing about Jesus is his ability to see straight to our motivations and fears and hesitations and to speak with love, grace, and authority. Join Ps. Kelsey Shepardson as she ex…

Have you ever felt like you don’t have enough? Not enough time, not enough money, not enough joy, not enough peace? Ps. Scott shows us Jesus’ great compassion to us when we feel this way and how Jesus already has in mind how to help us. The best news of all is that when we don’t have enough, Jesus is always enough. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM a…

When you let the primary sources speak about Jesus’ identity, one of the things you notice is Jesus’ ability to offer practical wisdom that can change your life. This week, Ps. Ike Shepardson explains how Jesus teaches that there is a link between trusting God’s authority, having right desires, and receiving God’s blessing. Join us each Sunday at 1…

This final message in our series on Hearing God is filled with practical advice on how to respond to God's voice. Ps. Kelsey Shepardson encourages us to respond to God's voice with trust, obedience, and worship. In doing so, you'll find that 'religion' will never be the same for you. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S Uni…

God is always speaking, and as followers of Jesus, we need to learn how to recognize his voice. In this practical message, Ps. Ike Shepardson explains that the key to discerning God’s voice is to think about what he’s already said. This means thinking biblically. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver,…

During this incredibly practical message, Ps. Kelsey Lasher offers great advice on how to hear God. She explains that we can practice hearing God through learning what his voice sounds and feels like. Be encouraged that you, too, can hear the voice of God. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 802…

Have you ever struggled to hear God’s voice? Ps. Kelsey Shepardson explains that there is hope in overcoming the three main barriers to hearing God: disconnection, distraction, and doubt. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com…

God still speaks to us and if we can tap into that it has the power and potential to do something incredible in our spheres of influence. Ps. Scott Lasher explains that God speaks to us because he wants to use us to encourage others and bring hope to our communities. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Den…