Hope Family Fellowship

Family Christmas 2025 - Silent Night

What if the peace you're searching for this Christmas isn't found in perfect circumstances, but in divine interruptions? The same God who shattered the shepherds' silent night with good news of great joy wants to interrupt your chaos with His presence. Are you creating space for Him to speak?

Peace on Earth - He's Still in the Boat

What if your greatest problem isn't the storm around you, but the unbelief within you? When life hits you with unexpected challenges, remember this truth: Jesus is still in the boat. The same voice that calmed wind and waves with three words is speaking peace over your situation right now. Are you listening for His voice above the noise of your circumstances?

Peace on Earth - Experience Peace

Searching for peace in all the wrong places? True peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in the Prince of Peace himself. What if the peace you've been desperately seeking is closer than you think? Jesus offers something the world can't give - confidence in God's presence even in the midst of chaos. Are you ready to stop worrying and start experiencing the peace that surpasses understanding?

Peace on Earth - Prince of Peace

The Prince of Peace didn't come just to end wars—He came to restore the wholeness your soul is desperately searching for. What if the peace you've been longing for isn't found in perfect circumstances, but in surrendering your burdens to the One who conquered death itself? This Christmas, discover how Jesus breaks down every barrier keeping you from true shalom.

Made for More - Week 6

Are you trying to accomplish God's work in your own strength? There's supernatural power available that can transform how you share your faith and handle life's challenges. The difference between operating in human effort versus God's power is like using a manual screwdriver versus a power drill - both work, but one is far more effective. What would change in your life if you stopped just talking about God's power and started living in it? Discover how you can grow in Power as Pastor Rusty concludes our series, Made for More!

Made for More - Week 5

Growing in holiness means allowing God to transform us from the inside out, becoming more like Him in our daily lives. True holiness involves being morally pure, spiritually whole, and set apart for God's purposes. Based on Ephesians 4:21-24, there are four essential steps: learning the truth about Jesus, putting off our old sinful nature, letting the Spirit renew our minds, and living out our new life in Christ. To avoid hypocrisy, we must practice what we teach, be authentic rather than putting on masks, focus on heart transformation over titles, avoid self-promotion, and allow God to clean us from the inside out.

Josh Hood - Armor

When fear takes over, we instinctively reach for emotional armor to protect ourselves - control, people-pleasing, self-victimization, or withdrawal. Like David removing Saul's ill-fitting armor before facing Goliath, we must recognize that our defensive mechanisms often don't work and leave us exhausted. The armor of control makes us micromanage everything, believing we'll be safe if we stay in charge. People-pleasing armor drives us to keep everyone happy to avoid rejection. Self-victimization armor tears us down before others can. Withdrawal armor keeps us isolated to prevent hurt. Instead of relying on these faulty protections, God calls us to trust His strength and put on His armor of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word.

Made for More - Week 4

God has designed us for more than our current spiritual experience. While wisdom is essential for growth, it works alongside four other crucial areas: understanding, knowledge, instruction, good judgment, and discernment. Understanding means truly comprehending God's Word, while knowledge comes through study and life experience. Instruction involves receiving correction and guidance from God, even when uncomfortable. Good judgment requires making decisions based on future outcomes rather than living only in the moment. Discernment develops through intimate relationship with Jesus, knowing what pleases Him. Spiritual growth happens through daily choices - each godly decision draws us closer to God and leads to the abundant life He has planned for us.

Made for More - Week 3

What if the secret to making better decisions was as simple as asking? God promises to give wisdom generously to anyone who asks - no criticism, no conditions. But growing in wisdom goes beyond just asking. Are the people closest to you making you wiser or holding you back? Even ants have something to teach us about wisdom. Ready to discover 12 biblical principles that will transform your decision-making and spiritual growth? In this week's message, Pastor Rusty helps us understand how to grow in wisdom. 

Made for More - Week 2

Pastor Rusty continues our series, Made for More. Are you the same person spiritually that you were five years ago? Jesus grew in four specific ways during His earthly life, and so should we. Physical growth happens naturally, but mental, spiritual, and social growth require intentional effort. Which area do you need to focus on most? Don't settle for spiritual immaturity when God has so much more for you.