Hope City Church
At Hope City Church, we’re passionate about helping you live out your Christian faith with purpose. Recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, our podcast shares Bible-based teachings and practical messages to encourage you to love God, grow in Christ, and find true hope in everyday life. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or looking for hope and encouragement, join us for meaningful conversations that inspire faith and provide real-life applications of the gospel.
Episodes
487 episodes
Does Praise Really Make a Difference? | Phil Kniesel
As we begin a brand-new year, Pastor Phil launches our new series The Main Thing with a powerful reminder about what matters most. Jesus said the greatest priority in life is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, an...
Where Our Strength Really Comes From | Phil Kniesel
Many people love Jesus but still feel worn down, stuck, or defeated in their faith. In this message, Pastor Phil explores where real strength actually comes from and why just "trying harder" is not the answer.Ephesians 6 helps us see how...
What Happens When You Stop Trying to Control Everything? | Phil Kniesel
Many of us like control because it makes us feel safe. But when control takes over, it often leads to stress, anxiety, and frustration. In this message, Pastor Phil invites us to consider a better way forward. As we reflect on Prove...
Why Faith Feels Like a Battle | Ken McIntyre
Many people want to love God fully but still feel stuck in an ongoing struggle. In this message, Pastor Ken explores why faith often feels like a battle and why that tension is actually part of the Christian life.As we look at Galatians ...
Why Reading the Bible Still Matters | Phil Kniesel
We all build our lives on something. Whether we realize it or not, we give authority to something that shapes how we think, choose, and live. In this message, Pastor Phil invites us to consider what we’re building on and why God’s Word matters ...
Why Repentance and Forgiveness Go Together | Paul Malott
We all fall short. Even when we know God’s way is best, the old nature can creep in and lead us down paths we never intended to take. In this message, Pastor Paul talks honestly about sin, repentance, and the hope we have when we return to God....
How to Build a Marriage That Lasts | Ken McIntyre
Love is powerful, but without wisdom it can fall apart. In this message, Pastor Ken walks through four biblical laws from Song of Songs that help build a love that actually lasts.God didn’t design marriage as a contract built on convenie...
What God Says About Sex | Phil Kniesel
Sex is everywhere in our culture. It shapes how we think about identity, belonging, and happiness, often without us realizing it. In this message, Pastor Phil explores what God actually says about sex and why His design is not restrictive but p...
Am I Too Broken for Jesus? | Phil Kniesel
We live in a world that scrolls past what feels uncomfortable. We avoid the messy, the broken, and the complicated. But this is not who Jesus is.In this new series through the Gospel of Mark, we discover a powerful truth: when everyone e...
Why Would Jesus Eat With Sinners? | Ken McIntyre
In Mark 2, Jesus does something surprising. He sits down for a meal with tax collectors and sinners. People society had written off and avoided.In this message, Pastor Ken explores what this moment reveals about the heart of Jesus....
Peace in the Middle of Chaos | Phil Kniesel
Life often feels chaotic. Unexpected problems, uncertainty, and pressure can make it seem like everything is spinning out of control.In Mark 4:35–41, the disciples find themselves caught in a violent storm while crossing the sea with Jes...
When God Feels Too Late | Phil Kniesel
Have you ever written something off too soon? A relationship, a dream, your faith, or even yourself?In this message, we look at a moment in Mark 5 where everything seemed over. A dying child, a woman out of options, and people who had al...
How Do We Go From Praise to Rejection
Palm Sunday starts with celebration, but ends with a hard question. How do people go from praising Jesus to rejecting Him just days later?In this message, Pastor Ruben walks through the triumphal entry in Mark 11 and shows how easy it is...
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What's Easter ACTUALLY about? | Phil Kniesel
Easter can feel like tradition, something we do every year without thinking much about it. But what if it’s more than that? What if it’s an invitation into something real that can actually change your life?In this message, Pastor Phil wa...
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Can You Actually Trust the Bible? | Phil Kniesel
A lot of people respect the Bible, but don’t really trust it. Others have questions but don’t feel like they can ask them out loud. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through some of the biggest doubts people have about the Bible and looks at w...
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The Trinity… How Does That Work? | Ken McIntyre
The Trinity can feel confusing, even intimidating. One God in three persons? It’s easy to dismiss or avoid. But what if this isn’t something to be avoided, but actually the core of who God is?In this message, Pastor Ken walks through wha...
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You Can’t Fix This on Your Own | Phil Kniesel
We’ve all tried to fix things on our own, and often it just makes things worse. This message looks at the deeper issue behind that struggle and why self-improvement isn’t enough to deal with sin and brokenness.As we walk through Scriptu...
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Do You Really Need Church in Your Life? | Paul Malott
What is the church really supposed to be? It’s easy to think of it as a building or a weekly gathering, but this message challenges that idea. Pastor Paul walks through three non-negotiables that define the church and how we’re meant to live it...
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Running on Empty? God Still Meets You There | Ken McIntyre
Some seasons leave you exhausted. Mentally, physically, spiritually. In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Ken walks through the story of the widow and the oil in 2 Kings 4 and reminds us that God meets people who are running on empty.Whe...
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Are You Ready to Stand Before God? | Matt Baker
This week, Pastor Matt Baker wraps up our series The Non-Negotiables with a message on the Final Judgment. It’s a topic many people avoid, but Jesus spoke clearly about eternity, accountability, and the hope we can have through Him.
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What Jesus Said About the End of the World | Phil Kniesel
The world feels unstable, people are anxious, and questions about the future seem louder than ever. In this message, Pastor Phil begins our new series “Ready for His Return” by walking through Matthew 24 and what Jesus actually said about the e...
When Everything Feels Uncertain, Stand Here | Phil Kniesel
The future can feel uncertain, especially when we read what Jesus says about the end times. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Matthew 24 and explains what the Bible teaches about the Tribulation, God’s judgment, and Christ’s return.
Why Is Jesus Coming Back? | Ken McIntyre
What is Jesus actually coming back for?In this message, Pastor Ken walks through Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 and reminds us that His return is not meant to create fear, but hope. As we wait, we’re invited to live with anticipation, stay f...
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Are You Ready If Jesus Returned Today? | Paul Drader
In this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 and the lesson of the fig tree. While many people focus on predicting when Jesus will return, Jesus calls us to something different: living ready today.As we look...
What Kind of Legacy Are You Leaving? | Phil Kniesel
We all want our lives to matter. But when everything is said and done, what kind of impact will we leave behind?In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Phil looks at four legacies that stand the test of time: faith, prayer, blessing, and g...
