Hope Denver Church Podcast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsHope Denver is a church that loves the city. We exist to bring the hope of Jesus to the people of Denver by encountering God, belonging in community, and serving others. All are welcome on Sundays at 10:30am at 2180 S. University Blvd.
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How God Speaks - How God Speaks Pt. 2
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBDuring this incredibly practical message, Ps. Kelsey Lasher offers great advice on how to hear God. She explains that we can practice hearing God through learning what his voice sounds and feels like. Be encouraged that you, too, can hear the voice of God. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Hearing God - How God Speaks Pt. 1
January 27, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 24 MBHave you ever struggled to hear God’s voice? Ps. Kelsey Shepardson explains that there is hope in overcoming the three main barriers to hearing God: disconnection, distraction, and doubt. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Hearing God - Why God Speaks Pt. 2
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBGod still speaks to us and if we can tap into that it has the power and potential to do something incredible in our spheres of influence. Ps. Scott Lasher explains that God speaks to us because he wants to use us to encourage others and bring hope to our communities. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Hearing God - Why God Speaks Pt. 1
January 16, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith so much noise and confusion in the world, it should be comforting to us that God still speaks, giving us wisdom, comfort, and direction. Ps. Tyler Zabor kicks off our new series with a message on why God speaks, showing us that God speaks because he is a father, we are his daughters and sons, and we were created for relationship with him. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Advent - A Weary World Rejoices
January 01, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MB2020 has been a year full of hardship, stress, and change. Ps. Ike Shepardson brings a joyful Christmas Eve message that though we may be weary this year, we can rejoice in the thrill of hope found in the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. God is the answer to your confusion and an answer to your weariness. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Advent - Joy and Love
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAre you craving some dependability after an unpredictable 2020? As many of the things we are used to depending on have been shaken to their core this year, Ps. Kelsey Lasher looks at the Christmas story with fresh eyes and shows us that God has continually proven himself as dependable. Sign up to our Christmas Eve gathering at 4:00 pm on Dec 24. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Advent - Hope and Peace
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt is so easy to have your hopes dashed. But with Jesus, we find a different kind of hope. Ps. Kelsey Shepardson encourages us that our hope is in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who will shatter the power dynamics of this world and institute his forever peace on earth. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Gospel - Freedom
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBOur culture typically thinks about freedom as getting everything you want with no restraints, but the Bible presents freedom as the ability to be who God made you to be in the place where God made you to be, in his presence. Listen in to Ps. Ike Shepardson's message on the Gospel, the good news that God gives us real freedom. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Gospel - The Good News of "Sonship"
December 02, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHave you ever felt like you had to prove yourself? Meeting new people, going on a first date, starting a new job--A lot of life can feel like a try-out or an interview where you have the chance to win approval or suffer disappointment and anxiety. The good news is that it's not like that with God. As Ps. Kelsey Shepardson explains, if you belong to Jesus, your identity is found in God's family, and that means that you are beloved and have a brilliant inheritance. Join us each Sunday at 10:3...
The Gospel - The Gospel of Jesus
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn our world, people are often assigned value based on what they can do. In fact, it can feel like the only things that matter are how smart, productive, or beautiful we are. But this is not how God looks at us. Ps. Ike Shepardson encourages us this week by explaining that the good news isn’t about what we can do to make our lives better, it is about what Jesus has already done. And what Jesus has already done means that we are loved and accepted and valued by God. Join us each Sunday at 10...
The Gospel - Ps. Brandon Washington
November 17, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Hope Denver welcomes Brandon Washington, co-pastor of The Embassy Church. Brandon challenges us that the gospel is about much more than how God feels about you. It’s true that God loves you, but the gospel is just as much about God’s desire that we be reconciled to others. This means loving people who are different from us. In fact, God wants reconciliation so much that the Father sent the Son to die for us to have reconciliation. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Ch...
The Gospel - Identity
November 11, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 28.3 MBIn our new series on the gospel, Hope Denver Creative Team Member Luke Towle has an awesome encouragement about our identity. Luke explains that our identity isn’t self-made, nor is it found in the approval of others. Instead, our identity is all about who Jesus is. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Story - The God Who Is Faithful
November 04, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MBHave you ever struggled to reconcile two seemingly contradictory views of who God is? Ps. Kelsey Shepardson shows us that God’s wrath is an expression of his intense and passionate love for us. God’s ultimate purpose and desire in the world is to save and heal his people. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Story - The God Who Runs
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 31.7 MBThere is so much guilt going around that anytime someone might mention God, it could make us feel bad. But the Bible doesn't paint that picture. Instead, as Ps. Scott Lasher explains, we see a God who is filled with compassion for us even when we make mistakes. What we see in the Bible is that God is the very best kind of Father, one who runs after his children, longing to bring them home. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More ...
The Story - The God Who Knocks
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 23 MBWhen life is stressful, it is easy to fall back to the comforts that we can control, relying on things like wealth, how we look, or our health. But Ps. Tyler Zabor encourages us that when life is at its most chaotic, God wants to fill our lives with his presence. He knocks on the door of our hearts even when we are far from him. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Story - The God Who Covers
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 31.7 MBWe live in a time where people are publicly shamed all of the time, but God isn't like that. In the first part of our series on God's Big Story, Ps. Ike Shepardson teaches us that God sees humanity as valuable and beautiful. God loves us. God loves us enough to give us commands. God loves us enough to give us purpose and identity and a mission. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
GOD IS ABLE
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBDo you ever feel like you're powerless or that the world is out of control? In a year of so many disappointments in people's lives, Ps. Kelsey Shepardson shares a bold encouragement. Instead of lowering our expectations, we can look to God's power to care for us and delight us. Because Jesus is sufficient, we are able to see that God is able to do more than we could ask or imagine. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More informat...
GOD IS HOLY
September 23, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MBWhile most people think that 'holiness' is about being arrogant or hateful, for God, holiness is about bringing purity and dignity to people. Listen in as Ps. Ike Shepardson helps define holiness and shows why God's holiness is an incredible gift to the world. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
GOD IS LOVE
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBThe phrase is so common that we might not even know what this really means, but still, this simple truth has the power to change our lives and our world. Join Ps. Kelsey Lasher as she points us to God's selfless, vast, and fear-crushing love. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Overcoming the Chaos - The New Reality
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 33 MBThe world is not slowing down, but that doesn't mean that God isn't working. With pain, politics, and pandemic all around us, Ps. Ike Shepardson calls us toward the hope-giving reality that we overcome the chaos by calling on God's resources as God's children. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Overcoming the Chaos - The Chaos of Life
September 02, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBThere are so many things that we cannot control in our lives: how long we'll live, the march of time, and how fortunate we will be. But this does not mean that we should be afraid or despairing. This week, Ps. Kelsey Shepardson explains that God's will is that we would thrive in this life. God wants us to be happy and to do good. Listen to learn how. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Overcoming the Chaos - Justice and Reconciliation
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBWe should never be silent on the evils of racism and the need for justice and reconciliation. Since the gospel is for all peoples and cultures, God's family needs to shine a light on injustice and show a better way. Listen as Ps. Tyler Zabor challenges us to embody God's justice in our community, country, and world. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
Overcoming the Chaos: Justice and Reconciliation
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBWe should never be silent on the evils of racism and the need for justice and reconciliation. Since the gospel is for all peoples and cultures, God's family needs to shine a light on injustice and show a better way. Listen as Ps. Tyler Zabor challenges us to embody God's justice in our community, country, and world. Join us each Sunday at 5:30pm. Then from Sunday Sep 13 onwards, we will be meeting at 10:30 AM for in-person gatherings. More information is on our website. https://www.hopeden...
Overcoming the Chaos - Filled With the Spirit
August 18, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 28.4 MBMany people are feeling desperate with all that's happening in the world. But the good news is that desperation actually puts you in the right place before God. Listen as Ps. Scott Lasher shows us that God's plan is always to use chaos and upheaval to bring new life to his people. We take hold of this new life through inviting the Holy Spirit to live inside of us. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www...
Overcoming the Chaos - Chaos as Opportunity
August 11, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 22.2 MBDoes your life feel crazy right now? Does the world seem chaotic right now? If you said yes, then you're not alone. The good news is that followers of Jesus are not ultimately overwhelmed by chaos, fear, or worry. In fact, the antidote to chaos is knowing Jesus, and this produces great joy. Join Ps. Ike Shepardson as he starts our new series. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
PHILIPPIANS - Undermining a Culture of Self-Sufficiency
August 04, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 26.6 MBDo you feel worn out and tired? Too often, our response to our difficulties is to be self-reliant. But followers of Jesus have a secret way of having joy in the middle of suffering. Ps. Ike Shepardson shows us that we can undermine the culture of self-sufficiency through joy and sacrifice, and this leads to receiving God’s riches for what we truly need. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver...
PHILIPPIANS - The Cruciform Life
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBHave you ever noticed that it’s possible to have the right beliefs, but to be living the wrong way? Ps. Kelsey Shepardson’s message this week invites us to the cruciform life: a sacrificial life where we don’t just believe the truth, but also live it our through loving God and others. This life leads us to true peace and joy as we glorify God. Join us each Sunday at 5:30pm. In-person gatherings are back. More information is on our website. https://www.hopedenver.com/
PHILIPPIANS - The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe cannot put confidence in what we do in order to earn our salvation. The only path to righteousness is through God. Ps. Kelsey Lasher talks about the revolutionary idea in Philippians 3 of not putting confidence in our deeds because we will always fall short. Instead Jesus’ actions on the cross are enough to save us. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
PHILIPPIANS - Remaining Hopeful in Challenging Times
July 01, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBDo you grumble when life gets difficult? Ps. Tyler Zabor concludes Philippians 2 by looking at what the Bible says about keeping a positive attitude even in challenging seasons. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
PHILIPPIANS - Imitating the Humility of Christ
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBHave you ever thought about being others-focused rather than self-focused? The way Jesus lived his life provides an incredible example. Through imitating Jesus, we can learn to bless others with our humble posture and gracious hearts. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
PHILIPPIANS: Imitating the Humility of Christ
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBHave you ever thought about being others-focused rather than self-focused? The way Jesus lived his life provides an incredible example. Through imitating Jesus, we can learn to bless others with our humble posture and gracious hearts. Join us each Sunday at 5:30pm. In-person gatherings are back. More information is on our website. https://www.hopedenver.com/
PHILIPPIANS - Joyful Suffering to Bring Hope to Others
June 22, 2020 18:35 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBHave you ever wondered how some people can always seem joyful all the time? What if the key to having joy, especially as followers of Jesus, is to follow Him right into the suffering of others? Listen as Ps. Scott Lasher explains that suffering is never a detour. Instead, our suffering is how God uses us to bring hope to others. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
PHILIPPIANS - A Prayer to Rise to the Moment
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBSpeaking to us in a time of unrest and mourning, Ps. Ike offers a message of hope in this week's podcast. In the beginning of the book of Philippians, we read a hopeful prayer to rise to the moment in the middle of a time of uncertainty and great suffering. It is time for us to rise to be ambassadors of hope. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
The Holy Spirit - The Gifts of the Spirit
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MBWith such big challenges and injustices in our country and around the world, how do you help? What should we do? In this message, Ps. Ike Shepardson invites you to step out in your gifts at a time where there is great pain and uncertainty. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives powerful gifts to his people for the common good. Join us each Sunday at 10:30 AM at Hope Denver Church, 2180 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210 More information at https://www.hopedenver.com
The Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit Within Us
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 58.8 MBDo you ever feel like life is too much to handle on your own? The truth is that you were never meant to try to live on your own. Listen as Ps. Kelsey Lasher explains that we are filled with the Holy Spirit because without Him, we cannot even begin to accomplish what God has asked us to do. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
The Holy Spirit - The Spirit of Wisdom
May 19, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBDo you ever feel discouraged or confused? Christians have always believed that the Holy Spirit brings clarity and wisdom. But the wisdom that God brings, while life-giving and encouraging, is often counterintuitive to the wisdom of the world. Join Ps. Tyler Zabor as he points us to the Spirit of Wisdom. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
The Holy Spirit - The Spirit of Truth
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Holy Spirit is God’s presence inside every believer, and he reveals the truth about the world and who you are. Ps. Ike Shepardson teaches that whereas the human world leads to self-reliance, the Holy Spirit will lead you to the truth. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
The Holy Spirit - The Forgotten God
May 05, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBWhat would your life look like if you walked around with God’s presence living inside you? Ps. Kelsey Shepardson talks about the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our advocate, comforter, and helper that dwells inside anyone who welcomes God into their lives. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
The Ascension
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 66.3 MBHave you ever had to wait for God? Ps. Ike Shepardson talks about the gifts God brings us while we wait for answers and for His return. While you wait, God has a gift and a calling for you. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
Seeing the Risen Jesus
April 24, 2020 20:30 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBWhat would it be like to see Jesus in the middle of your life right now? Encountering Jesus always means that he's going to challenge us, and it always means that he's going to offer to help us. In the middle of your situation today, Ps. Ike shares that you should ask your questions, obey God, and double down on interpreting your experiences with God and others. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
Easter Sunday - Unshakeable Hope
April 13, 2020 17:18 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat a celebration Resurrection Sunday was for Hope Denver this year! This message by Ps. Kelsey Shepardson illustrates why Easter is so great. We have unshakeable hope in Jesus because he has the power to completely change our lives for the better. If you need some hope this week, this message is for you. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
Palm Sunday
April 07, 2020 17:54 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBNo matter how you're doing, no matter what kinds of challenges you face this week, there is hope in Jesus. Ps. Scott Lasher shows us that Jesus comes to us when our hearts are at their most desperate. If you're desperate for hope, then there is a great word for you this week. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm. https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
Who Is Jesus?
March 31, 2020 16:27 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBScarcity is a real thing right now. You can see that at the grocery store, with medical supplies in the hospital, and maybe even in your own bank account. But scarcity is not the end of the story. With Jesus, we have someone who will give us bread that will make us never go hungry again. Who is Jesus? He's the Bread of Life. Listen in for an encouraging word from Ps. Tyler Zabor. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
God and Government - Hope and Refuge
March 25, 2020 03:18 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBPs. Ike shares some perspective on the coronavirus crisis in a recording from our Hope at Home online service. We look to government to fix our problems, but as we see in the Bible, only God can bring us true hope and refuge. Join us live each Sunday at 5:30pm https://www.hopedenver.com/hopeathome
God and Government - The Kingdom of God and the Kingdoms of this World
March 17, 2020 12:37 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBHow should Christians see their governments in light of Jesus' claim that he was inaugurating a kingdom? What is the difference between Jesus' "Kingdom of God" and our earthly governments. Ps. Kelsey Lasher helps us to see the kind of leadership that we have in Jesus helps us not to obsess over politics; rather, it helps us to focus on things that truly last.
God and Government - The Good King
March 11, 2020 02:55 - 20 minutes - 10 MBThe Bible teaches us what a good leader should look like. In this message, Ps. Kelsey Shepardson teaches us that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of our desire for good leadership. The truth about Jesus should give us special insight into the leaders that we elect and into how we develop our own character. Make sure to join us each Sunday at 5:30pm at 2180 S University Blvd in Denver. www.hopedenver.com
God and Government - The Story of Government
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 78.3 MB(with Q&A) Politics might leave us feeling frustrated or cynical, but there is something to be hopeful about when we think about government. When you see God's plan for human governments, you see that God is doing something big to redeem the world. God's story is the story of a king who is redeeming the world. Listen in as Ps. Ike Shepardson walks through God's story and gives some practical advice for how to think about our political system and choices. Make sure to join us each Sunday a...
SERVE - Justice and Devotion
February 25, 2020 04:04 - 31 minutes - 59 MBSometimes it feels like our culture's injustices are too big to change. But Ps. Ike Shepardson explains that when you pair personal love for God with a lifestyle of service to others, it is there where you see God's miraculous power to change lives. Make sure to join us each Sunday at 5:30pm at 2180 S University Blvd in Denver. www.hopedenver.com
SERVE - Serve. Together.
February 20, 2020 04:52 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBDenver is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Self-development is on the rise, and we are simply spending less quality time with those who could be caring for us the most. Ps. Tyler encourages us, though, that it does not have to be like that for those who heed the call of Jesus. Jesus' followers root themselves in the family of God, living out the call of Christ with other people and for other people. Join a Group: https://hopedenver.churchcenter.com/groups/hope-groups Make sure to jo...
SERVE - Service as a Lifestyle
February 11, 2020 05:23 - 30 minutes - 57 MBAre you interruptible? Strange question, but this is key to living a life that is not all about you. Ps. Kelsey Lasher shows us that Jesus' life was marked by deep compassion, a concern for his own rest and well-being, and yes, a willingness to be interrupted. Do you want to live a life of service to those around you? Make sure to join us each Sunday at 5:30pm at 2180 S University Blvd in Denver. www.hopedenver.com