Hope Church LV Sermons

In this sermon, Pastor Trenton Dorner preached from Mark 14:32-42 - the story of Jesus praying in Gethsemane. In the garden, Jesus was in a place of crushing as He faced the decision to either remain obedient to the Father’s will or do what was comfortable. As Christians, we will have our own ‘garden moments’ and if we’re honest, obedience to God doesn’t feel peaceful or rewarding, but painful. So, what do we do when the weight of obedience feels heavy? Check out this sermon to learn more!

We are back in our Gospel of Mark sermon series, and in this sermon, Pastor Tom McCormick preached from Mark 14:26-31. As humans, we have the capacity to sin and until Jesus returns, in our flesh, we will struggle with sin. The good news is, Jesus’ grace, mercy, and forgiveness is greater than the sum of all our prideful sin! Check out this sermon to learn more.

This Mother's Day sermon delves into the life of Mary, highlighting both the joys and challenges of motherhood. It offers encouragement by exploring biblical examples that emphasize the nurturing role of mothers. The discussion also tackles the pressures of social media comparison, urging moms to embrace their vulnerabilities and find strength in faith. Ultimately, it's a heartfelt call to transform everyday moments with children into meaningful spiritual opportunities.

In this sermon, Pastor Scott preaches from 2 Peter 1:3-8, and we talked about how as Jesus followers, we are to put effort in taking steps to grow in our relationship with Jesus, but fully rely on God to do His work in and through us. What are those steps and how can you begin taking your next step? Check out this sermon to learn more!

Explore the transformative power of baptism as Pastor Scott delves into its significance for Jesus followers. Discover why baptism serves as a joyous public declaration of faith and an essential step in one's spiritual journey. The message emphasizes the importance of community and ongoing growth in faith, encouraging newcomers to embrace their next steps. Reflect on Jesus' instructions to his disciples, highlighting the call to live in imitation of His teachings and the joy that comes with obedience.

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Scott Worthington teaches from Luke 24:28-35 and we were challenged to consider this question: What do you think of the resurrection? We can either dismiss it away or believe in the gospel and step into a relationship with Jesus. Check out this sermon to learn more!

In this sermon, Pastor Ricky Harris preached from Mark 14:12-25. We took a look at the Lord’s Supper and learned that as Christians, if we’re not careful, we can speed through the Lord’s Supper without ever contemplating what we’re eating. As we take the sacraments, we are reminded that forgiveness, joy, hope, and salvation is ours. Check out this sermon to learn more!

In this sermon, Pastor Scott Worthington preached from Mark 14:10-11. In this passage, we talked about the betrayal of Judas and learned that you can be close to the things of God and not know God. The hard reality is, whether you’re a follower of Jesus or not, we can all be like Judas. We can be part of the crew who follows Jesus and be lost without a relationship with Him, or turn our backs on Him due to disappointment or feeling forgotten by Him. So, what do we do in those moments? Check out this sermon to learn more!

We are back in our sermon series, "The Gospel of Mark". In this sermon, Pastor Tom McCormick preached from Mark 14:1-9. Through this passage, we learned that God is not pleased with religious activity on the outside. Instead, He desires a personal relationship with us; a relationship that transforms us from the inside. Check out this sermon to learn more!

We are in week 4 of our series, “Formation: Discipleship According to Jesus”.  As we wrap up this series, Pastor Scott Worthington preaches from 2 Corinthians 3:17-18. As a follower of Jesus, does your current life’s system create time and space to be with Jesus and be transformed by Him? In this sermon, we study spiritual practices that are habits based on the life of Jesus that create time and space for us to abide in Him and be transformed by Him. Check out this sermon to learn more!