Hope City Church

The official podcast of Hope City church in Houston, TX.

Walled In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Jackie Groves 01/19/2026

Walled In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Jackie Groves You’re not behind. You’re not forgotten. You’re being prepared. In this message, Pastor Jackie reminds us how God’s fresh fire refines, protects, and strengthens us, even when life feels uncomfortable. If you’ve been feeling stretched, discouraged, or unsure of what this year holds… this sermon is for you. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39792750

Leaned In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves 01/14/2026

Leaned In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves When fear rises, where do you lean? In this message from week two of Fresh Fire, Pastor Daniel shows how leaning in means trusting God when answers don’t come quickly. If you’re in a waiting season, this word is for you. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39723100

Locked In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves 01/06/2026

Locked In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves A new year calls for renewed focus. We're kicking off January with our Reset Series called "Fresh Fire". In this message, Pastor Daniel walks through the life of Daniel and reminds us that what has our attention determines our direction. Being spiritually “logged in” isn’t enough. A locked-in life leads to alignment, holiness, and consistency. When we get locked in spiritually, everything else follows. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39633080

Don't Waste the Wrap-Up | Pastor Daniel Groves 12/30/2025

Don't Waste the Wrap-Up | Pastor Daniel Groves The end of the year isn’t an ending. It’s a transition. In this message, we look to Philippians 3, verse 14 and Paul’s reminder to keep pressing forward. This message challenges us to stay spiritually alert and remember what God has already done. No matter how this year has looked, God is still working—and He’s not finished yet. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39566055

Light Has Entered The Room | Pastor Daniel Groves 12/23/2025

Light Has Entered The Room | Pastor Daniel Groves This Christmas, we’re reminded that God didn’t stay distant. He stepped into the room. In this special Christmas message from our Hope Has a Name series, we reflect on the light Jesus brings into our darkness and the hope that still shines even in difficult seasons. No matter what this year has held, one truth remains: God is with us. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39520100

Who, Me? I'm Still at Peace | Pastor Daniel Groves 12/16/2025

Who, Me? I'm Still at Peace | Pastor Daniel Groves In a season filled with noise, pressure, and emotional weight, God offers something deeper than temporary relief: sustaining peace. In this message, Pastor Daniel teaches that peace isn’t a feeling or a circumstance. Peace is a person, and His name is Jesus. Anchored in 2 Thessalonians 3:16, we’re reminded that the Lord of peace gives peace at all times and in every way. Whether the holidays bring joy or heaviness, this message will help you learn how to remain connected to God and become a witness of hope to those around you. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39424300

Welcome Home | Hope City West Houston Grand Opening 12/09/2025

Welcome Home | Hope City West Houston Grand Opening Hope City, welcome home. 😭 In this powerful and emotional grand opening message, Pastors Daniel and Jackie Groves lead Hope City into a brand new season as we celebrate the opening of our West Houston campus. After years of being a mobile church, Hope City now has a permanent home, and this sermon captures the faith, sacrifice, miracles, and vision that brought it to life. Through the powerful framework of H.O.M.E., we are reminded that this is: His House - built on the Word and the presence of God Our House - unified in purpose and faith My House - where God meets us personally Everyone’s House - a place where anyone can find hope If you have ever wondered if there is a place for you in God’s story, this message is for you. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39332415

Moving Day | Pastor Daniel Groves 12/03/2025

Moving Day | Pastor Daniel Groves Today we gathered for a historic milestone—our final service at our portable location. For six years, this gym has been a place of miracles, salvations, restored families, and moments where God met us in life-changing ways. As we honor all He’s done here, we also step forward with anticipation. This message reminds us that we’re not losing anything. We’re stepping into MORE. God is leading us into a new season and next week, into our new home. Pastor Daniel teaches on remembering God’s faithfulness, releasing what can’t go with us, and moving toward the new thing He is doing right now. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39245655

I’m Not There Yet, But I’m On My Way | Pastor Kevin Lucas 11/26/2025

I’m Not There Yet, But I’m On My Way | Pastor Kevin Lucas What if the future God is calling you into is waiting on the other side of your pursuit? In week 4 of For Such a Time as This, Pastor Kevin Lucas challenges us to lift our eyes, steady our focus, and refuse to settle for where we’ve been. God’s best isn’t behind you, it’s ahead of you. The journey between “not there yet” and “on my way” is where faith comes alive. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39175275

Prepare Like It's Already On the Way | Pastor Daniel Groves 11/17/2025

Prepare Like It's Already On the Way | Pastor Daniel Groves What if the miracle you’re praying for is waiting on the other side of your willingness? In Week 3 of For Such a Time as This, Pastor Daniel reminds us that God moves through hearts that are surrendered, obedient, and ready to make room for His overflow. This message will help you shift from “God, here’s what I want” to “God, shape my heart for Your will.” /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/39062000

Vision Sunday | Helping People Find Hope | Pastors Daniel & Jackie Groves 11/11/2025

Vision Sunday | Helping People Find Hope | Pastors Daniel & Jackie Groves This Vision Sunday is more than a milestone. It’s a moment to pause with gratitude, stand in awe of God’s faithfulness, and look forward with faith to everything He’s about to do. Pastors Daniel and Jackie share fresh vision for Hope City, keeping His presence first, growing deeper through the Word, and starting strong in our brand-new West Houston campus. As we step into a new season, we’re reminded that what God begins, He always finishes. Hope City, we’re just getting started! God is so faithful. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38994635

Unlocking Gods Purpose for Your Life | Heart Before Hustle | Pastor Daniel Groves 11/04/2025

Unlocking Gods Purpose for Your Life | Heart Before Hustle | Pastor Daniel Groves Purpose isn’t powered by hustle, it’s unlocked by a willing, obedient, generous heart. “Guard your heart above all else” (Prov. 4:23) because what fills your heart steers your life. Say, “If You say so,” and watch God turn empty nets into overflow. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38913450

When I Look Back At His Goodness | Pastor Daniel Groves 10/29/2025

When I Look Back At His Goodness | Pastor Daniel Groves When you look back over your life, can you see the fingerprints of God? Can you see the moments that didn’t make sense at the time, but now you realize His goodness was chasing you the whole way? In this powerful conclusion to The Good Shepherd series, Pastor Daniel unpacks Psalm 23:6 and reminds us that the Shepherd’s goodness and mercy aren’t seasonal, they’re steady, faithful, and ever-present. Even in the valleys, even in your mistakes, His goodness keeps following you, His mercy keeps covering you, and His presence remains your forever home. Let this message remind you that God’s goodness isn’t fragile, it’s faithful. And when you truly follow the Shepherd, His mercy cleans up what your mistakes messed up. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38825875

“Keep Walking…We’re Not Staying Here” | Pastor Daniel Groves 10/21/2025

“Keep Walking…We’re Not Staying Here” | Pastor Daniel Groves Valleys are real, but they’re not permanent. In this message, Pastor Daniel reads Psalm 23 over us and shows how the Good Shepherd doesn't just comfort us in green pastures, but He also guides, guards, and grows us through dark valleys. The same Shepherd who led you in winning seasons walks you through the low places, sets a table in enemy territory, and keeps your cup overflowing. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38729295

In Between Miracles | Brandon Barber 10/14/2025

In Between Miracles | Brandon Barber “In between miracles” doesn’t have to mean “without peace.” In this message, Pastor Brandon shares how David’s words in Psalm 23 were written from a cave, not a mountaintop. He reminds us that peace starts on the inside long before our circumstances change. When life tries to rob your peace, Jesus lets you rest, leads you beside peace, renews your strength, and guides you on the right path. Even in the waiting, even in between miracles, you can walk in supernatural peace when you stay close to the Good Shepherd. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38579250

I'm Good Because He's God | Daniel Groves 10/08/2025

I'm Good Because He's God | Daniel Groves Sheep don’t worry when they have a shepherd. They rest. They trust. They follow. In this message, Pastor Daniel unpacks Psalm 23 and reminds us that our confidence isn’t in our circumstances but in the Shepherd who provides, protects, and is present. His presence turns scarcity into sufficiency, fear into faith, and lack into abundance. When the Lord is your Shepherd, you’re never alone, never without help, and never without hope. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38517305

Loving Others in Every Season 09/30/2025

Loving Others in Every Season What if the biggest breakthrough in your relationships isn’t changing the other person, but changing your perspective? In this message, our Hope City panel closes out our relationship series with a conversation on how love reframes the way we see shame, grief, overwhelm, and even the challenges of the teenage years. We’re reminded that God’s love never fails. When we see through His eyes, we can truly love others well. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38405040

Redeemed Relationships: How God Heals What’s Broken | The Groves & The Mesas 09/23/2025

Redeemed Relationships: How God Heals What’s Broken | The Groves & The Mesas God doesn’t just heal individuals. He redeems relationships. In this message, Pastors Adam and Ashlee Mesa from Patria Church share their story of how God took their brokenness and past mistakes and turned them into a testimony of redemption. Through honesty, intention, and perseverance, and by building on the foundation of 1 Corinthians 13, we discover that no relationship is beyond God’s healing hand. Whether you are single, married, divorced, or navigating family and friendships, there is hope in Christ for every relationship in your life. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38332395

The Key to Thriving Relationships | Daniel and Jackie Groves & Dr. Andy Yarborough 09/09/2025

The Key to Thriving Relationships | Daniel and Jackie Groves & Dr. Andy Yarborough Loving others well starts with letting God heal every part of you. In this message, Dr. Andy Yarborough unpacks how self-leadership, micro-moments of connection, and Spirit-led surrender help us live out 1 Corinthians 13:7: “Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” When we stop hiding our broken parts and bring them to Jesus, He turns survival into flourishing. Hope isn’t just an idea, it’s something we can breathe in daily. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38144460

Stretch Past The Struggle | Pastor Daniel Groves 09/01/2025

Stretch Past The Struggle | Pastor Daniel Groves Some seasons feel like they’re stretching us beyond what we can carry. But what if the stretch isn’t meant to break us—it’s meant to strengthen us? In this message, Pastor Daniel unpacks Mark 3, where Jesus tells a man with a withered hand, “Stretch out your hand.” It wasn’t to shame him. It wasn’t to embarrass him. It was to restore him completely. The same God who restored that man is still restoring today. He sees what others overlook. He notices what you’ve been hiding. And when you stretch in faith, God moves in power. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/38049765

Only God Could Do This | Pastor Daniel Groves 08/26/2025

Only God Could Do This | Pastor Daniel Groves Some battles can’t be won with strategy or strength, they require a “God did it” moment. In this message, Pastor Daniel unpacks Joshua 10 and one of the boldest prayers in Scripture: “Sun, stand still.” Joshua prayed beyond his own ability, and God answered in a way only He could. No matter your season, God is still faithful, still fighting for His people, and still answering bold, audacious prayers. The same God who moved then can move in your life today. Your miracle won’t come by your strength. Only God could do it. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37960330

The Miracle of Faithful Friends | Daniel Groves 08/19/2025

The Miracle of Faithful Friends | Daniel Groves Who’s in your corner? The people surrounding you can either pull you back or push you closer to Jesus. In week three of our Miracle Season series, Pastor Daniel unpacks The Miracle of Faithful Friends from Luke 5. The truth is, miracles don’t just happen in isolation, they often break out in the context of community. The right friends will pick up the corner of your mat, carry you through the crowd, and tear the roof off to get you closer to Jesus. The people in your life can either keep you stuck in the past or help move you into God’s future. No matter what season you’re in, you’re a candidate for a miracle. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37882460

The Blessing In The Pressing | Pastor Jackie Groves 08/12/2025

The Blessing In The Pressing | Pastor Jackie Groves When you’re waiting, hurting, or facing what feels like a dead end, you can still expect God to move. In week two of our Miracle Season series, Pastor Jackie unpacks the story of Lazarus to show that miracles often break out in the midst of discomfort. Just like Mary and Martha discovered, the pressing seasons of life are invitations to draw closer to Jesus. Your miracle might not come the way you expect, but God is never late. He’s refining you, freeing you from what needs to die, and preparing you for the blessing on the other side of the pressing. No matter your season, you are a candidate for a miracle. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37770480

It'll Be There In The Morning | Pastor Daniel Groves 08/05/2025

It'll Be There In The Morning | Pastor Daniel Groves When the bills are stacked high, the diagnosis is grim, or the doors keep closing, you can still trust that God will provide. In the kickoff to our Miracle Season series, Pastor Daniel reminds us that God’s provision isn’t just rare breakthrough, it’s daily bread. Just like He fed the Israelites in the wilderness every morning for 40 years, He’s faithful to meet your needs exactly when you need it. Worrying about tomorrow will rob you of today’s miracles, but daily trust invites daily provision. No matter your season, God has never failed you, and He’s not about to start now. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37676200

Just So You Know, I Brought My Praise With Me | Pastor Daniel Groves 07/29/2025

Just So You Know, I Brought My Praise With Me | Pastor Daniel Groves No matter what you’re walking through, God is still worthy of your worship. Pastor Daniel closes out our Challenge Accepted series with a bold reminder: praise isn’t based on perfect circumstances, it’s rooted in unwavering faith. When the diagnosis is discouraging, the doors don’t open like you hoped, and anxiety tries to steal your breath… Yet, I will praise the Lord. Praise doesn’t wait on proof, it moves on the promise. It doesn’t erase the pain, but it shifts your perspective and activates your faith. Whether you’re in a valley or on a mountaintop, you and God have history, and your praise testifies to His faithfulness. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37598995

His Name Above It All | Pastor Daniel Groves 07/22/2025

His Name Above It All | Pastor Daniel Groves No matter what you're carrying, God is still worthy of your worship. In this week’s message from our Challenge Accepted series, Pastor Daniel challenges us to take a closer look at what real worship looks like. It’s not about performance or perfection. It’s about having a posture of surrender. True worship happens when we put His name above it all—above our plans, our pride, our emotions, and our desire for control. When we lay it all down, we make room for God to move. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37507055

The Approach That Changes Everything | 3x10 Part 2 07/07/2025

The Approach That Changes Everything | 3x10 Part 2 No matter what you’re facing, God wants to hear it all. In this powerful message from our Challenge Accepted series, Rodney Douglas, Pastor Desiree Neff, and Pastor Roger Nelmes brought a word that reminds us: your outcome is secure when you pray. Whether you're in a waiting season, battling anxiety, or simply learning to trust God more deeply, this message is for you. When we pray with thanksgiving, peace follows. When we cast our cares on Him, He meets us with grace. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37328045

How Deep Roots Keep You Ready | 3x10 Part 1 07/07/2025

How Deep Roots Keep You Ready | 3x10 Part 1 When worry comes, pray. Pastor Tyler, Pastor Krystle, and Pastor Byron brought a timely word about what it means to become a person of prayer. From personal stories of praying grandmothers to the scriptural example of Jesus in Gethsemane, we were challenged to go deeper, get planted, and stay persistent in prayer. There’s no perfect formula, just an open heart before a faithful God. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37328040

Halfway Won't Work | Pastor Kevin Lucas 07/01/2025

Halfway Won't Work | Pastor Kevin Lucas Halfway won’t work. God has MORE for you. In this message, Pastor Kevin flips the mirror and asks the tough question: Are you all-in or just halfway? It’s easy to settle for convenient Christianity, yet Jesus calls us deeper. If you want everything God has for you, you can’t hold anything back. It's time to stop playing it safe with your faith and start living fully surrendered. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37235590

Matters of the Heart | Pastor Ken Claytor 06/24/2025

Matters of the Heart | Pastor Ken Claytor God doesn’t want your money. He wants your heart. In this message, Pastor Ken Claytor reminds us that generosity isn’t about giving more, it’s about trusting deeper. Tithing isn’t just a financial decision, it’s a heart decision. It protects us from greed and aligns us with God’s priorities. Tithing isn’t about obligation, it’s about obedience. Put Him first. Trust Him fully. Let your giving reflect your heart. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37140820

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