Journey of Hope UMC's Weekly Sermons

In Light of the Journey - ”The Ascension”

The Ascension is one of those special Sunday that we celebrate throughout the church year, but what does it really mean? Is there a significance for Journey of Hope? Is there a significance for me? Well, Pastor Jarrod tries to answer these questions in this message as part of our "In Light of the Journey" worship series.

Forgiving Ourselves

Why is it so hard to forgive ourselves? It's much easier talking about how we are to forgive others, but when it comes to confessing and asking God's forgiveness for ourselves, we would much rather live with the guilt and burden from our past actions and words. Maybe this message will help in your understanding of how and why we need to forgive ourselves.

Forgiving Others

Forgiveness is a difficult thing. Why should we forgive someone who has done something horrible to us or a loved one? Wouldn't it be better if we just judged them and let them be? That might be what society teaches us, but we, as Christians, are to live a different life. Listen as Pastor Jarrod begins this incredibly important series on forgiveness with a focus on the burdens we carry around by not forgiving others.

Deconstruction

What exactly is deconstruction, and how does it play a part in our Christian journey? Pastor Jarrod shares some insights into this idea of deconstruction and not only how those going through it act, but also how we are to respond to them. Listen for some insights to help your friends or loved ones through this process.

Thoughts On Creation

As we continue on our series on questions you have asked your pastor, we turn our attention to creation and our view of the care and nurture of it. If God created all things, what is our relationship to each other and to everything around us?

Ask A Pastor Sunday

A fan favorite returns with our "Ask A Pastor" Sunday! Listen as Pastor Jarrod answers questions from the congregation from theological to church related and even personal questions. Always a fun time to get to now our pastor even more.

Who Are You Seeking

Easter morning, resurrection morning, He is risen! What a joyful morning as we hear the stories of the first few who approached the tomb that day. We find out who they were seeking and then Pastor Jarrod asks us who we are seeking.

Easter Sunrise Service

Pastor Jarrod shares a message from our sunrise service about the differences and similarities in the lives of Peter the disciple, and Paul the apostle. Listen for your story found within.

Seven Words: ”Into Your Hands”

"Into your hands" gives us a beautiful view into Jesus' complete trust in God's plan. With those words, he challenges us to have that same trust. How trusting are you today?

Seven Words: I THIRST

Pastor Jarrod shares a message about our desires. One in particular is our thirst, but what is it for?