We would like to believe that we know how God operates. It gives us an illusion of control and predictability. He feels safer that way. But God does not act in keeping with our directives. Rather his ways are higher than our ways. And what this means might surprise you. It means that he is far more loving and forgiving and merciful than you and I imagine.

Isaiah Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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It's easy to think of a cosmic God who is very "other" than us. Yet, do we also God as one that is near, and can actually relate to everything we're going through? Discover how an Ethiopian eunuch not only finds acceptance and inclusion, but also a savior that can relate to his inner struggles.

Isaiah Jon Neal Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” These words would later be understood as clear reference to Jesus. He is the awaited Son. He is the one who is “God with Us.” This Christmas, we will consider afresh how we are a waiting, wondering, and worshiping group of people in light of the news that the Savior has been born to us, who is Christ the Lord!

Isaiah Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a very spiritually dry season as well. The traditions that are there to encourage us can end up becoming an in themselves. How does religion and tradition become a barrier to our relationship with God? How do we once again make sure we keep the “Christ” in Christmas? This week, we will focus in on these questions and more.

Isaiah Steve Treichler Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Wait...God is hiding? Yes, Scripture and our experiences both testify that He is often concealed. But perhaps He’s hiding not to confuse but redirect -- away from speculation, pride, and misplaced seeking -- and inviting you to find Him in the last place you’d expect: humility, suffering, and the ordinary. Finding God isn’t about striving or guessing but trusting when He says, “Here I am, for you.”

Isaiah Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Why do we value what we value? Is it driven by personal preference, tradition, a return on investment, or simply our emotions? The Bible tells a consistent and challenging story: humanity often misplaces its values, elevating what is trivial and neglecting what is truly significant. But why is this the case? More importantly, how can we learn to value what truly matters?

Isaiah Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Coca-Cola’s mission is “to refresh the world and make a difference,” but what does that really mean? Like many mission statements, it’s unclear and open to interpretation—just as people often misunderstand the mission of God. When Jesus reads from Isaiah 61, declaring good news for the poor and freedom for captives, He is met with resistance instead of celebration. What is God’s mission, and why do we resist it? Discover how Jesus fulfills the mission of God according to Isaiah. Isaiah Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Matthew quotes Isaiah to connect the ministry of Jesus to a historic prophecy of Israel whereby darkness gives way to light. Why does Matthew see a connection between the two? And, more importantly, how does darkness give way to light?

Isaiah Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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