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
502 episodes
What God Can Produce Through Your Pain | Phil Kniesel
When life gets hard, it’s easy to wonder what God is doing. In Romans 5, Pastor Phil reminds us that suffering doesn’t have to be wasted. God can use the difficult seasons of life to produce perseverance, character, and hope. Our hope isn’t that e...
What Keeps People From Seeing Jesus in Your Life? | Ken McIntyre
Jesus calls His followers “the light of the world.” But what does that actually mean, and what can keep others from seeing Jesus in our lives?In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre looks at Matthew 5 and reminds us that we don’t create the...
How Do I Stop Living in Fear? | Phil Kniesel
Fear can take over when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or completely out of our control. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Psalm 46 and three reasons we don’t have to live in fear: God is our refuge, God is our strength, and Go...
Hope When Life Is Falling Apart | Phil Kniesel
What do you do when life hits a wall and nothing seems to change? In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Lamentations 3 and the honest grief of someone who feels broken, bitter, and hopeless. Yet in the middle of the pain, he chooses to ...
How to Trust God When You Don’t Understand | Phil Kniesel
What do you do when you don’t know what’s next? In the first message of our Bookmarks series, Pastor Phil looks at Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it means to trust God when the path ahead isn’t clear.We often want God to show us the whole plan,...
What Does It Really Mean to Follow Jesus? | Ken McIntyre
Pastor Ken looks at Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 and asks an important question: How do you know if you’re actually a Christian?Jesus shows us that following Him is about more than simply calling Him Lord. It means wanting ...
Why Comparing Yourself to Others Is So Dangerous | Phil Kniesel
Comparison can seem harmless, but it can slowly convince us that we’re better than we actually are. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18 and the danger of spiritual pride....
When It Feels Like God Isn’t Listening | Ken McIntyre
In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre looks at Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and what it teaches us about prayer. When we’ve prayed about something for a long time and nothing seems to change, it’s easy to quietly stop asking.But...
What If You Never Feel Like You Have Enough? | Paul Malott
Jesus told a story about a wealthy man who had everything he needed, but still wanted more. His problem wasn’t having wealth. It was believing that everything he had was his to keep.In this message, Pastor Paul Malott looks at the parabl...
Who Are You Walking Past? | Paul Drader
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus invites us to become the kind of people who show mercy to whoever is in front of us. In this message, Pastor Paul Drader explores one of Jesus’ most well-known parables and reminds us that...
When Shame Keeps You From God | Matt Baker
When shame keeps you from God, it can feel impossible to believe that He still wants you. In this message, Pastor Matt Baker looks at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and reminds us that God’s grace is always greater than our failure...
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Why Forgiveness Is So Hard | Phil Kniesel
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things Jesus asks us to do. When someone has deeply hurt us, letting go can feel impossible. But what if forgiveness isn’t about pretending it never happened, but about finding freedom for your own heart?
The Best Trade You’ll Ever Make | Phil Kniesel
Some things seem valuable until you discover something worth far more. In this message, Pastor Phil explores two short parables from Matthew 13 where Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to hidden treasure and a priceless pearl. Whe...
What’s Getting in the Way of Your Faith | Josh Moore
This week, Pastor Josh Moore begins our new series, Parables, by looking at one of Jesus’ most well-known stories: The Sower and the Seed.Jesus shows us that the seed is good, but the condition of the soil matters. In the same way, God’s Wo...
Are You Actually Ready? | Phil Kniesel
It’s possible to look ready on the outside and still be unprepared on the inside. In this message, Pastor Phil walks through Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 and reminds us that faith is more than showing up, knowing the words, o...
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...
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...
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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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.
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...
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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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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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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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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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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