Hope City Church

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

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

Watch Out... You Just Stepped In Something | Pastor Daniel Groves 06/17/2025

Watch Out... You Just Stepped In Something | Pastor Daniel Groves Just because you stepped in it doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck in it. In this message, Pastor Daniel reminds us that the enemy doesn’t need to destroy you, he just wants to distract your steps. Whether it’s addiction, anxiety, compromise, or comparison, God’s not afraid of your mess and He’s the only one who can clean it up. You’re still valuable, and He’s still faithful. So watch your step, and stay at His feet. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/37042415

The Water Still Works | Pastor Daniel Groves 06/10/2025

The Water Still Works | Pastor Daniel Groves Before the Church ever had a pulpit, it had Pentecost. Before there were programs, there was power. In this message, Pastor Daniel reminds us that baptism isn't a ritual, it’s a resurrection. The same Spirit that fell in the upper room didn’t stay in the room. It flooded the streets and led thousands to go all in. That same power is still moving today. You were saved to be set free. And freedom has a next step. Whether it’s your first time or your fresh start, water baptism marks the moment you say: I’m His for life. The water still washes. The water still heals. The water still works. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36940925

From Delivered To Devoted | Pastor Brandon Barber 06/03/2025

From Delivered To Devoted | Pastor Brandon Barber You weren’t just saved to survive. You were saved to be devoted. Deliverance is the miracle that sets you free. But it’s devotion that keeps you free. In this message, Pastor Brandon reminds us that salvation is the starting line, not the finish line. The early church wasn’t built on routine — it was built on raw, passionate, consistent devotion to God’s Word, His people, and His presence. You can be rescued from Egypt and still miss the Promised Land if you lose your devotion in the wilderness. Don’t just thank God for yesterday’s miracle, stay faithful for tomorrow’s promise. The enemy isn’t afraid of your breakthrough. He’s afraid of what happens when you live devoted. Devotion unlocks blessing. Devotion fuels purpose. Devotion sets your reservation. Heaven is worth it. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36838710

Yeah, I Was Built For This | Pastor Daniel Groves 05/28/2025

Yeah, I Was Built For This | Pastor Daniel Groves You weren’t built to break, you were built to stand. Storms will come, but it’s not the storm that defines you, it’s your foundation. In this message, Pastor Daniel shows us what it really means to build on the rock, not the shifting sand of shortcuts, shallow faith, or public opinion. Don’t settle for a filtered life with no structure. You weren’t made to collapse under pressure. You were BUILT to endure: B – Battle-Tested Faith: Pressure proves what’s planted. U – Unlearn What the World Has Taught You: Let go of counterfeit truth. I – Internal Focus with an Eternal Mindset: Peace begins with perspective. L – Locked in on Truth: Grounded in God’s Word, not the world’s noise. T – Truth in Action: Don’t just know it, live it. Jesus gives us two options: the rock or the sand. One stands. One falls. The difference? Your foundation. You don’t need perfect conditions. Just the right anchor. You were BUILT for this. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36750245

Who Told You That? | Pastor Daniel Groves 05/20/2025

Who Told You That? | Pastor Daniel Groves If the enemy can get your mind, he can steal your momentum. The enemy doesn’t have to destroy your life, he just has to distort your thoughts. From the Garden of Eden to your everyday struggles, his tactic is the same: deception. But God’s question to Adam and Eve still echoes today: “Who told you that?” Who told you you’re unworthy, unlovable, or too far gone? That voice isn't from your Father. This message reminds us that every breakdown begins with a thought we gave permission to stay. But freedom begins when we reject the lie, renew our mind with truth, and walk confidently in who God says we are. You are loved. You are chosen. You are still His. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36644590

Just Focus | Pastor Jackie Groves 05/14/2025

Just Focus | Pastor Jackie Groves You can’t walk in healing if your mind is stuck on the hurt. God doesn’t just care about your salvation, He cares about your focus. What you fix your eyes on will either pull you into peace or spiral you into pain. Healing begins when you shift your perspective, renew your mind with truth, and choose to see life through the lens of grace. You may feel worn out, overwhelmed, or distracted, but you’re not without hope. The Word of God offers clarity, not confusion. Comfort, not chaos. And peace, even in pressure. Let this message remind you: your focus is your future. And when your mind is stayed on Him, peace is your portion. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36567910

I Had To Learn That | Pastor Chris Durso 05/07/2025

I Had To Learn That | Pastor Chris Durso You can’t walk in freedom with a mind held captive by fear. Following Jesus doesn’t just transform your heart, it renews your mind. Healing starts when we unlearn old patterns, filter our thoughts through truth, and trust God even when it doesn’t all make sense. You don’t have to control every thought, but you do have to confront them. Your mindset is spiritual warfare, and breakthrough begins in your mind before it shows up in your hands. You may not understand everything God is doing, but you can still trust Him. He’s faithful in the mystery, present in the process, and leading you toward peace. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36471280

From Found to Faithful | Pastor Daniel Groves 04/29/2025

From Found to Faithful | Pastor Daniel Groves Jesus didn’t just rescue us for ourselves; He rescued us to carry hope to others. You’re not just saved—you’re sent. You’re equipped with light, hope, and purpose, and God is calling you to share it with a world that desperately needs it. You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to be planted. Found people find people. And your story might just be the survival guide someone else needs. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36361255

Marked by Mercy | Pastor Daniel Groves 04/22/2025

Marked by Mercy | Pastor Daniel Groves He got up—for you. Pastor Daniel continues the "For Me" series with a powerful Easter message, reminding us that the resurrection wasn’t just a moment in history—it was a personal invitation. This message challenges us to see Easter as more than a tradition. Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave to prove a point. He rose to offer freedom, healing, and new life to you. The empty tomb means no more shame, no more chains, and a future filled with purpose. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive and available today. You’re not forgotten. You’re not too far gone. You are marked by mercy. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36266655

Make the Exchange | Pastor Jackie Groves 04/15/2025

Make the Exchange | Pastor Jackie Groves Jesus' entry is personal: He came to exchange our way for His. Pastor Jackie continues the "For Me" series with a powerful Palm Sunday message, reminding us that Jesus didn’t just enter Jerusalem. He entered your story. This message invites us to see the deeper meaning behind His triumphal entry. Jesus didn’t come to meet expectations—He came to transform hearts. Discover that His journey to the cross wasn’t random or distant. It was intentional, powerful, and deeply personal. He came to bring peace to your chaos, power to your weakness, and redemption to your story. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36159595

From Rejected to Chosen | Pastor Daniel Groves 04/08/2025

From Rejected to Chosen | Pastor Daniel Groves Jesus' love is personal: He sees you, chooses you, and pursues you right where you are. Pastor Daniel kicks off the "For Me" series, reminding us that Jesus' sacrifice was personal. Drawing from Isaiah 53:5 and the story of the woman at the well (John 4), this sermon explores how Jesus meets us in our brokenness. Discover that you are not overlooked or forgotten – you are chosen and loved by a personal Savior. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/36054440

Layers Of Grace | Ps. Jackie Groves 04/01/2025

Layers Of Grace | Ps. Jackie Groves The Apostle Paul's life—from persecutor to preacher—reveals the multi-layered beauty of God's grace. Through his story, we learn there’s grace to receive salvation, grace to understand truth, and grace to live differently. This isn’t just about one moment of forgiveness—it’s about the ongoing, daily grace that shapes, strengthens, and empowers us to walk in our God-given purpose. With personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement, this message challenges us to surrender, grow, and step into the fullness of what grace makes possible. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35960855

The King Who Chose To Serve | Ps. Daniel Groves 03/25/2025

The King Who Chose To Serve | Ps. Daniel Groves In a world constantly striving for greatness, where athletes, artists, and leaders are celebrated as legends, there is one who stands above them all—the true Greatest of All Time: Jesus. Unlike the world’s definition of greatness, Jesus redefined it by serving others, embracing humility, and offering grace, mercy, and love. In this study, we will explore what it means to follow the example of the true GOAT, who showed us that true greatness lies in selflessness, not fame or power. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35856345

Don't Leave Empty | Ps. Brandon Barber 03/18/2025

Don't Leave Empty | Ps. Brandon Barber Jesus doesn’t just meet your needs—He exceeds them. He takes the little you have and turns it into more than enough—so much so that there’s overflow! But here’s the key: You have to be willing to give it to Him. Maybe you’ve been holding onto something small, thinking it’s not enough. Maybe you’ve let fear keep you from stepping into what God has for you. But when you put it in God’s hands, miracles happen. The leftovers from your past victories? They’re reminders that God’s not done yet. The same Jesus who fed thousands with five loaves and two fish is still moving today. Don’t leave empty—come hungry and expect overflow! /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35739160

Walking Out Our Faith | Blake Robinson 03/10/2025

Walking Out Our Faith | Blake Robinson Faith isn’t just belief—it’s action. When we prioritize God’s presence, trust His promises, stand in community, and worship boldly, we unlock His power. The Israelites didn’t just hope the walls of Jericho would fall—they walked in faith. Whatever wall you’re facing, trust that God is bigger. Keep believing, keep walking—your breakthrough is coming! /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35611580

The God Who Answers by Fire | Ps. Daniel Groves 03/05/2025

The God Who Answers by Fire | Ps. Daniel Groves In a time of drought and rebellion, Elijah boldly declared God's judgment on Israel and then called on God to prove His power. In a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, Elijah challenged the false prophets of Baal, and God answered with fire, proving He was the one true God. Then, Elijah declared that the drought would end, and God sent rain, showing that when God moves, the drought ends. In your life, what storms are you facing that God's power could help you outrun? Elijah’s story encourages us to trust God's timing, take action in faith, and rely on His supernatural strength. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35545805

I Choose This Day | Ps. Jackie Groves 02/25/2025

I Choose This Day | Ps. Jackie Groves In order to be equipped for God's mission, we must be trained through three key areas: the Bible, life experiences, and the mission. The Bible guides and corrects us, life challenges us to persevere and choose joy, and the mission provides purpose by applying the lessons we've learned to serve God. By embracing God's training, we are empowered to accomplish more than we could imagine, with His strength and purpose leading the way. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35429380

Do I Really Trust The Trainer? | Ps. Daniel Groves 02/18/2025

Do I Really Trust The Trainer? | Ps. Daniel Groves Strong faith is developed over time through consistent practice, similar to how athletes, soldiers, or first responders train. It encourages trusting God, relying on His protection, leaning into His strength, and walking confidently in His promises. The message will explore Psalm 91 to highlight these principles. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35323185

There’s Still Time | Ps. Brandon Barber 02/16/2025

There’s Still Time | Ps. Brandon Barber Being a follower of Jesus is not a passive commitment; it is a call to become something more, something greater. So, what kind of athlete do you want to be in this race of faith? Do you want to be someone who quits when the going gets tough, or someone who is committed to a purpose greater than yourself? The road may be rough, but through endurance, we press on toward the prize of eternity with Christ. Let us embrace the call to live a life marked by training, sacrifice, and the unwavering hope that God is with us, even in our hardest moments. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35298135

I'm Called, But I'm Still In Training | Ps. Daniel Groves 02/04/2025

I'm Called, But I'm Still In Training | Ps. Daniel Groves Everyone wants to succeed, but not everyone wants to train. Whether it's in sports, academics, or faith, training is what sets apart those who are ready for the mission from those WHO ARE NOT. Throughout this series, we are going to be looking at "...how we can be more prepared and more equipped for the mission that God has for us.” /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35150975

Hope City Church 10 Year Anniversary | The Year Of Divine Order 01/30/2025

Hope City Church 10 Year Anniversary | The Year Of Divine Order We are called to align our life with God’s divine order. Through 10 key areas—purpose, courage, discernment, hope, trust, freedom, authenticity, community, healing, and victory—we are reminded that God’s blessings flow when our lives are in alignment with His will. Each area reveals a way to experience greater joy, growth, and flourishing in Christ. Whether you’re feeling depleted, out of alignment, or just seeking deeper connection with God, He is ready to transform every part of your life when you fully surrender to Him. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/35086780

From the Prison to the Palace | Ps. Daniel Groves 01/21/2025

From the Prison to the Palace | Ps. Daniel Groves Joseph's story reminds us that God’s preparation is crucial for the acceleration He wants to bring into our lives. Faithfulness in the small things, perseverance through challenges, and trusting in God’s perfect timing are all vital steps toward stepping into His greater purpose. What may seem like a season of waiting is actually God preparing you for the greater calling and blessings He has ahead. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/34947740

The Great Reset | Dr. Scott hagan 01/13/2025

The Great Reset | Dr. Scott hagan In this dynamic message, Pastor Scott Hagan takes us deep into the story of David’s census to uncover a life-changing truth: Jesus paid the ultimate ransom for our sins, and it's something personal—not about being in the crowd. Using the powerful imagery of the half-shekel, he shows how every person, rich or poor, must individually accept Christ’s sacrifice. With passion and clarity, Pastor Hagan challenges us to stop relying on others’ faith and to fully embrace the cost of grace in our own lives. This sermon will inspire you to think differently about salvation and what it truly means to be ransomed by the blood of Jesus. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/34842660

From Lions to Legacy | Ps. Daniel Groves 01/06/2025

From Lions to Legacy | Ps. Daniel Groves Obedience to God unlocks breakthroughs and transforms lives. Using the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, we’re reminded that consistent prayer, fasting, and trusting God through challenges leads to victory. As we begin 21 days of prayer and fasting, this sermon inspires us to press into God's presence and make intentional choices that bring His glory and impact those around us. Obedience isn't just about you—it changes everything! Join us on this journey of faith, and let your obedience inspire transformation in your life and others! /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/34747270

Strike The Ground | Ps. Brandon Barber 01/02/2025

Strike The Ground | Ps. Brandon Barber Pastor Brandon encourages taking bold steps in various areas of life: tithing, serving, starting a business, seeking counseling, or overcoming addiction. "Strike the ground" symbolizes claiming new territory, leaving behind past struggles, and stepping into the future with renewed faith, vision, and purpose. It's about starting fresh, embracing growth, and trusting that God is guiding you forward. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/34701225

Jesus - The Light Has Come | Pastor Daniel Groves 12/24/2024

Jesus - The Light Has Come | Pastor Daniel Groves Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, and each believer is called to reflect that light in their own life. Be bold in sharing the light of Christ with others, to inspire hope, help those in need, and testify to His goodness. The small act of lighting candles together becomes a powerful reminder that even in darkness, the light of Christ can transform lives and spread hope. /episode/index/show/jeremyfoster/id/34601340

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