Hope Church LV Sermons

In Week 3 of our series Love Language: What God Says About Relationships, Pastor Scott Worthington shared what God says about Marriage and sex. The world says, “Marriage is a temporary vehicle for my personal happiness.” But God’s word says, “Marriage is a convenient promise for our mutual sanctification. What is God’s design for marriage and how can a husband and wife truly show love to one another? Check out this sermon to learn more!

In Week 2 of our series Love Language: What God Says About Relationships, Pastor Scott Worthington shared from Luke 10:25-37—the story of the Good Samaritan. God commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. From this story, we learned that before we can love our neighbor like the Good Samaritan did, we must first see that Jesus is the true Good Samaritan—and we are the wounded man who was cared for. We also discovered who our neighbor truly is and how we can love them. Check out this sermon to learn more!

We kicked off a new teaching series, Love Language: What God Says About Relationships. In Week 1, Pastor Scott Worthington shared from Matthew 22:34–40. The most critical relationship in your life—other than your relationship with Jesus—is the one you have with yourself. This matters because if you’re not in a healthy relationship with yourself, it’s unlikely you’ll be in a healthy relationship with anyone else. And God’s primary way of expanding His kingdom is through relationships. So, what does God’s Word say about how to truly have a healthy you? Check out this sermon to learn more!

Jordan Caro, the Connection Pastor at Hope Church, shares his powerful first sermon focusing on Mark 15:42-47 and the burial of Jesus. He highlights the significant role of Jesus's burial within the gospel narrative, urging listeners to reflect on its importance. Caro discusses Joseph of Arimathea's courageous act of claiming Jesus's body, illustrating faith in the face of societal norms. The conversation also touches on how faith and hope can persevere amidst grief, showing that even in despair, death is merely a doorway, not an end.

This weekend, we were honored to welcome back Pastor Jeff Phillips, our Congregation Pastor of Hope Church Henderson. He preached from Mark 15:33-41, the death of Jesus. We reflected on what the death of Jesus reveals and the gifts His sacrifice gives us. Jesus died to pay the penalty of our sin so that we wouldn’t have to. He was forsaken so that we could be forgiven, punished so that we could be pardoned—and He took our righteousness and gave us His righteousness. Oh what a Savior! Check out this sermon to learn more.

In this sermon, Pastor Trenton Dorner preaches from Mark 15:21–32, where Jesus was crucified. From this story, we learn that following Jesus isn’t about watching from a safe distance. It means getting a little bloody ourselves—carrying our own cross as we walk behind Him. Following Jesus may be painful, but He’s worth it. Check out this sermon to learn more.

In this enlightening conversation, Pastor Ricky Harris delves into Mark 15:16–20, highlighting the brutal mockery Jesus faced before His crucifixion. He emphasizes the weight of Christ’s suffering and encourages listeners to reflect on the significance of His sacrifice. Harris contrasts mockery with the majesty of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, reminding us that through His suffering, we can find true joy and hope. The discussion unfolds with personal anecdotes, inviting a deeper understanding of our spiritual journey.

In this sermon, Pastor Scott Worthington preaches from Mark 15:1–15, where Jesus is delivered to Pilate, Barabbas is released, and Jesus is handed over to be crucified.   Barabbas was a wicked, guilty, and condemned man—yet the crowd chose to set him free and crucify Jesus, the innocent and righteous one, in his place. As followers of Jesus, we must recognize that Barabbas is a reflection of us. We were the guilty ones, and Jesus, the righteous one, became our substitute. That’s the good news of the gospel. May we take the time to sit and reflect upon what Jesus has done for us.   Watch this sermon to learn more! 

In this sermon, Pastor Trenton Dorner preaches from Matthew 7:7–11. At Hope Church, we believe that we don’t pray before we work, prayer is the work, and then God works. In Week 1 of Marked by Prayer, we learned that prayer is our part. This week, we explored several ways God works in response to our prayers. We also tackled questions like: • Why haven’t I received what I’ve been praying for? • Why doesn’t God always respond quickly? • Do I even need to pray if God already knows what I need? Check out this sermon to learn more!

We kicked off a brand new two-week sermon series called, Marked by Prayer. In this sermon, Pastor Scott Worthington preached from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. At Hope, we believe that we don’t pray before we work - prayer is the work, then God works. Prayer is our part and we were taught what prayer is and given a vision for what happens when we engage in the work of prayer. Check out this sermon to learn more!