Listen to the messages preached live across Hope City Church
Hear the latest messages from Pastor Simon Taylor and team, preached live at Hope City Church, Newcastle. We’re a vibrant, exciting and friendly church and passionate about people knowing Jesus and living their best life. We’ve got church locations all over the place and big plans for even more! For more information visit www.hopecity.church/newcastle
What you consume physically can have a dramatic affect on your body – the same applies to what we meditate on internally. Press play to hear this significant message from Pastor Rachael Taylor that will set you up for a brilliant year.
“I can’t spread Covid-19 if I don’t have Covid-19. In the same way, we can’t spread the faith if we can’t keep the faith.” – Press play to find out how we can be ‘Superspreaders’ of the good news of Jesus in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Press play to hear this message from Pastor Rachael Taylor that will reignite your passion and stir up the things of God in your life.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Anyone else find these words of Jesus easier said than done? Press play to find out more in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Who’s sitting on the throne of your life? Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.
Press play to discover the meaning of communion and what happens as we remember all that Jesus has won.
“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14). God has not pressed pause on His purposes in 2020. Press play to hear this encouraging message from Pastor Steve Warren (Lead Pastor of C3 Imagine, Amsterdam).
It’s time to stand firm and take hold of all that God has for you. Press play to find out how in this powerful message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.
I don’t just want to exist. I want to LIVE! Press play to hear how we can take hold of the LIFE God has for each one of us in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
The Bible talks about faith a lot! But what does it actually mean to have faith? Press play to find out more as Pastor Rachael unpacks this question.
Jesus’ Kingdom operates so differently to this world’s. Press play to find out how God wants to transform our thinking and our lives as we align ourselves with His Kingdom so that we can experience the fulness of all He has for us.
Your dreams…Your future…Your prayers…All that God has in store…IT’S NOT OVER. Press play to hear Pastor Rachael unpack this bold and faith filled declaration over your life.
“It’s important our faith is longer that the facts we might face in the short term”. Press play for an injection of faith into your life in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Hebrews 2:1 says “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Press play to hear how we can stay anchored in this message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.
LET THERE BE LIFE! God has so much LIFE for you. Grab hold of this truth by pressing play on this message from Pastor Simon Taylor right now.
Step out of the old season and into the new as Pastor Rachael Taylor helps us leave disappointment behind and take hold of everything God has for us.
We were created for community. We were born to connect with others.
In this season of isolation, Ps Lisa Stoner explores the importance God places on being in community and the future that is created when we join hands with those around us.
Are there any areas of your life that feel a bit cluttered? Any place where, if even the smallest button is pressed, you’re triggered?
It’s been easy in this stay-at-home season to get caught up in the clutter. To feel as though we have to do everything and be everyone to make sure all bases are covered. But trying to fulfil all these areas in our own strength can not only build up our frustrations, but sap our strength in and devotion to Christ.
We need to chill and regain our zeal! Figure out how you can do that in your own life with this week’s podcast message from Ps Tebo Mpanza.
What are you battling with right now? What is happening in your life that is making it seem like there’s no way back?
Know that, through the love and mercy of Christ, there is always the hope and reality of resurrection. Whatever the illness of your circumstance, it’s not too late for you to come back to life. Listen in to Ps Dave Stoner’s message this week as he encourages us remember the hope we have in Christ.
In all the tumult of our world, it’s so easy to lose sight of our first love. But what is our first love? Is it Jesus, or is it the church?
Listen to this week’s podcast with Ps Jo Willis as he explores our need to reprioritise our loves to further the kingdom of God. Let’s rise up as an effective church; an effective body, with our unique parts and gifts working together in unison.
Do you know that God isn’t as far from you as life may make it seem? Do you ever get the sense that you can’t quite reach Him; there’s something stopping you approach him; that, in a way, you’re locked out of heaven?
Jesus wants you to come in. He wants you to draw near. And He’s given us the keys to open the door. Listen in to this week’s podcast as Ps Gosia Denham explores the keys to sharing space with Christ.
Against the backdrop of our confusing world, what are you wearing? What are you holding? What is residing in your heart? What do you have there that sets you apart from the rest of the world?
Take time to self-reflect and recalibrate this week with a guest message from Ps Tim Ross.
It’s easy in the world’s current climate to feel displaced and distant from church. But although we are scattered, we have been called for such a time as this! God is using these circumstances to bring about a revival not just in His body, but of His body. He is moving us where He needs us to be.
Be encouraged this week with this message from Ps Joel Burden.
Do you know who God says you are? Do you know that you are loved, chosen, wanted, God’s handiwork? Do you know of the life-changing and empowering implications that rooting your identity in Christ entails on your life?
Take stock this week of how you view yourself – or how the world views you – and compare it to how God views you. His opinion of us is infinitely better than anyone else’s. Join Ps Lois Willis as she explores our identity in Christ in this week’s message, ‘What’s in a Name?’
It’s time to break off the shackles and the lies of the enemy and live our lives as we truly are: ordained! Each of us are called by God to reveal His goodness and work out His will upon the earth. Nothing and no one can stop us when we’re in the will of God! But how do we outwork such a high calling on our lives?
Join Ps Simon Taylor in this week’s podcast as he delves into the hows and whys of living life ordained.
If anything is clear in times of difficulty and upheaval – whether in our personal or corporate lives – it’s that God is far closer than we will ever know! He is an ever-present help in times of trouble, and we have nothing to fear.
On Father’s Day, we are encouraged to hear from the father of our movement, Ps Phil Pringle. Listen in as he passes on the encouragement of our Father in heaven: “Fear not!”
We all have issues. Difficulties in circumstance, health issues, and lies we’ve come to believe about ourselves just name a few. Though we are never too far from the grace of God.
Just one touch from Jesus is enough to satisfy! It’s enough to heal, to restore, and to affirm. Listen to this message from Ps Chris Denham and remind yourself of the hope and resurrection life that Jesus offers.
It’s time to go back to basics. What makes our lives worth living? How can we have total trust in God? What fears; what insecurities do we need to let go of?
It’s no longer about performance. Let’s flip our perspective.
Tune into this week’s podcast message as Ps Tebo Mpanza unpacks the fundamental facts of the Christian life.
Right now, we’re in The Messy Middle. We’re experiencing losses, a slowing down, a redirection of purpose and changes to our daily rhythm. It’s been confusing and difficult to adjust. Though even in these challenging times, there’s joy to be had! Listen to Ps Lou Davies today as she encourages us to reclaim our joy in the midst of this trying season.
This is an unprecedented season for us all. In unprecedented moments, God can do unprecedented things. Today’s sermon emphasises the importance of remembering God’s work in our lives, it is important to know that God is more than able to deliver us from this valley again and again. It’s easier to step out in faith when we see God move over and over again. God is calling out to you today to go again. Let’s do this, again.
In this Easter message, guest speaker Mark Ritchie encourages us in our ‘mess’ and points us to Christ and the power of the cross.
Speaking from Mark 16, he demonstrates how in the midst of the unknown, our default is to just keep our heads down and get on with things, but that through the promise of Christ’s life we can lift our eyes and receive His hope. In turn, this encourages us to go and share this hope with our world!
We pray this message fills you with the joy and peace of Christ!
Happy Easter!
A boxer once said you can tell if your opponent has already won or lost the match by the look in their eyes. Click play to hear how we can change a look of defeat to one that says “Let’s go!” as we continue our Glory Days series with Pastor Rachel Taylor.
What is the chief end of man? In the first instalment of our Glory Days series, Pastor Simon Taylor explains why what we do reflects our identity in Christ, and encourages us to live our lives for the glory of God.
Psalm 139 says ‘Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?’. As Christians we can sometimes feel a little bit lost. But it’s important to know that wherever you are, you are not alone and God is with you. Press play to hear this inspiring message!
Trust is the foundation around which all relationships revolve. Similarly, the “Trust Factor” has a profound impact on the local church. Wherever we cannot put our trust in others or entrust ourselves to others, our CO-mission will suffer. Click play to hear more!
As a body of believers, let’s live life: Undaunted and Fearless, Unswerving and Unstoppable, Disciplined and Determined. That is how we’ll storm this city with the Gospel and see His salvation come. Click play to hear this empowering message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Acts 2:42 says, “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals, and to prayer.”
As well as our devotion to Jesus, we are called to be devoted to one another! Press play to hear this powerful message by Joey Robinson.
“God is calling us to stand out, but it’s our decision not to stay hidden.” In this final instalment of our ‘Destiny Defining Decisions’ series, Pastor Shola encourages us to put our faith in action and shine God’s light in a dark world. Click play to listen!
God’s desired destiny for the church requires us each being humble, patient and graciously working together. In the second instalment of our series, Pastor Simon encourages us to choose the destiny defining decision of remaining. Click play to be inspired by this message!
What things do you hope for in 2020? The decisions you make can be so significant for your year. There is more that God wants to stir up within you! Click play to hear the first instalment of our ‘Destiny Defining Decisions’ series by Pastor Rachael Taylor.
Life’s seasons are temporary, but God has a plan and purpose for each of us to discover in every one. In this message, Susan Hinton gives us a fresh perspective on the different seasons we go through and some valuable lessons we can learn from them. Press play to hear more!
In this Christmas message from our Three Wise Men, they unwrap the meaning behind each gift given to baby Jesus: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Click play to hear more!
When we lose love, we lose all. Without truth, anything goes. And without knowledge, we can’t actively outwork our faith. In this message, Pastor Simon unpacks the three things that God wants, and calls us to come back to a deep and close relationship with Him. Click play to hear more!
1 Peter 2:9 says, “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” In God’s eyes, we are all important. He calls us into a life of significance and purpose. Click play to find out why God has chosen you and set you apart!
Gods love for us is more than a feeling. It’s a choice. It goes beyond what is expected or reasonable, and it’s always His goal with us. In part two of this series, Pastor Simon continues to unpack the book of Hosea. Click play to listen now!
God calls a scattered people and makes them a united people. He called unloved people and makes them loved people, and He calls orphans and makes them children of God. In part one of this series, Pastor Simon unpacks the book of Hosea. Click play to listen now!
It is so easy to let our emotions, feelings and what we are experiencing right now take over BUT they don’t have to have the final say! Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Rachael Taylor.
Life isn’t always plain sailing, but with God we can discover how to encounter true peace whilst navigating life’s storms. Press play to find out more in this message from John Hinton.
“One touch from heaven can change everything.” Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Simon Taylor. It is guaranteed to propel you forward into everything that God has for you.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free” – Galatians 5:1. In Christ, we are SET UP for true and lasting freedom. Click play to hear Pastor Shola unpack how we can experience this freedom, no matter what season or circumstance we are in.
