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I've Decided To Praise Him Anyways | Pastor Daniel Groves
What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan? In Week 4 of our Growth Chart series, Pastor Daniel reminds us that spiritual maturity isn't about praising God when everything is going right. It's about choosing to praise Him even in the middle of life's hardest seasons. Through the…
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Does God Really Want Your Money? | Pastor Ken Claytor
Generosity isn't just about what we give. It's about who we trust. In week three of Growth Chart, Pastor Ken Claytor shares "The Windows of Heaven Blessing," challenging us to put God first with our finances, grow in generosity, and take our next step of faith. God isn't after your money. He's...
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I've Seen Too Much to Expect Too Little | Pastor Daniel Groves
Your history with God should change your expectation of God. If you've seen Him move before, why would you expect Him to do less now? In week two of Growth Chart, Pastor Daniel shares a message about growing our faith and expectation through the story of the twelve spies in Numbers 13-14. While…
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How to Know If You're Actually Growing Spiritually | Pastor Daniel Groves
Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident. At some point, we have to move beyond simply knowing about God and learn to hear His voice and grow into who He's called us to be. In week one of Growth Chart, Pastor Daniel Groves shares "Put Another Mark on the Wall," a message about spiritual…
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Relationship Questions You're Afraid to Ask | Pastors Daniel & Jackie Groves
Relationships can be complicated, and sometimes the questions we're carrying don't have easy answers. In the final week of Don't Be A Bear, Pastors Daniel & Jackie Groves sit down for a relationship Q&A covering family hurt, boundaries, dating, marriage, finances, forgiveness, infidelity,...
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Your Pain Is Showing Up in Your Relationships | Dr. Andy Yarborough
What's happening inside of us has a way of showing up in our relationships. And sometimes, the healthiest thing we can do is learn to lead ourselves before trying to change someone else. In week two of Don't Be A Bear, Dr. Andy Yarborough joins Pastors Daniel & Jackie Groves for a powerful...
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Stop Trying to Change Them | Pastor JJ & Liz Vasquez
Relationships don't change just because we want them to. Sometimes the first person God wants to change is us. In week one of Don't Be A Bear, Pastors JJ & Liz Vasquez join us for an honest conversation about compassion, forgiveness, boundaries, marriage, and what it really looks like to "put on"...
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This Is Family | Pastor Brandon Barber
In "This Is Family," Pastor Brandon shares why getting planted in the house of God, finding your people, and taking your next step can change everything. God has more for you than simply showing up on Sunday. When you choose to belong and let others walk with you, you don't have to fight life's...
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It's Time To Run | Pastor Daniel Groves
Revival was never meant to end when the moment was over. In the final week of Revive Me, Pastor Daniel walks through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and reminds us that what God has done in us is only the beginning of what He wants to do through us. The fire fell, the rain came, and Elijah...
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Revive My Perspective | Pastor Daniel Groves
What if the season that feels like nothing is happening is actually the season where God is doing His deepest work? In "Revive My Perspective," Pastor Daniel closes out Week 4 of Revive Me with a reminder that sometimes we don't need God to immediately change what we're looking at, we need Him to...
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There's More Where That Came From | Pastor Daniel Groves
What if what you have left is exactly what God wants to use? In week three of Revive Me, Pastor Daniel taught from 2 Kings 4 and reminded us that God can do more with what we have left than we think. When we surrender what's in our hands, walk in obedience, and make room for Him, God can restore...
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Lord, Let Me SEE Again! | Pastor Jackie Groves
What happens when we lose sight of the vision God has given us? In this message, Pastor Jackie reminds us through the story of Nehemiah that God-given vision keeps us focused on the calling, not our capability, capacity, or condition. When we seek God, He gives us clarity to see what He sees…
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It's Not Over Yet | Pastor Daniel Groves
What area of your life have you decided is too far gone to come back? A marriage. A calling. A dream you buried a few years ago. In week one of our Revive Me series, Pastor Daniel walks through Ezekiel 37, the valley of dry bones, and shows us that what looks finished to us is rarely finished to...
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My Sound Looks Like Surrender | Pastor Daniel Groves
What voices have become the loudest in your life? Fear, anxiety, comparison, and past hurt all have a sound, but so do hope, freedom, faith, and surrender. In this message, Pastor Daniel reminds us that when we listen to the Good Shepherd, God replaces the enemy's noise with a new song. Praise...
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Jesus Is Coming Back... What Are You Building? | Pastor Wayne Francis
What are you building while you wait? In the finale of our "Goodness of God" series, Pastor Wayne Francis reminds us that Jesus is coming back and that faith doesn't wait for proof before it starts building. Through the story of Noah, we discover how to move from apathy or anxiety into confident...
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Can You See the Good? | Pastor Brandon Barber
The goodness of God can be easy to miss when the valley feels bigger than everything around you. Even there, God is still present, still moving, and still fighting for you. Built around Psalm 23, Pastor Brandon Barber challenges us to see the good, stop fearing the valley, and trust that God is...
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Protection. Peace. Pursuit. Sustained. | The Goodness of God | Hope City
The goodness of God isn't something you witness from a distance. It's something that protects you, brings you peace, chases you down, and sustains you every single day. Built around Psalm 23:6, four Hope City communicators each break down one piece of what that actually looks like. Whatever…
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The Goodness of God | Pastor Josh Turner
You can't be who God's called you to be without it. In this week's message, Pastor Josh Turner breaks down what it truly looks like to walk in the power you've been given. The question isn't whether the Holy Spirit is real. It's whether you're walking in it.
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What are You Passing On? | Pastor Daniel Groves
What are you passing on to the next generation? Not money. Not a house. But faith. Character. Integrity. A walk with God that someone else is watching, whether you know it or not. In this Father's Day message, Pastor Daniel breaks down what it actually looks like to pass the baton well, why the...
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I'm Bringing Reverence Back | Pastor Jackie Groves
The fear of God isn't meant to push you away from Him. It's meant to pull something out of you. In this message, Pastor Jackie walks through three things that happen when you live with a real reverence for God: wisdom rises up on the inside, understanding begins to shape your obedience, and...
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When God Is Bigger Than Everything Else | Pastor Daniel Groves
What if everything you thought you knew about the fear of God was wrong? Proverbs 9:10 says the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom, not a reason to run from him, but a reason to draw close. Pastor Daniel unpacks what biblical fear really looks like, and why when God gets bigger in your...
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I Might Look Buried... But I'm Actually Planted | Pastor Daniel Groves | Hope City
Have you ever felt stuck, hidden, or like nothing is happening and God has gone silent? What if what feels like being buried is actually God planting you for something greater? In the final week of our No Ordinary Faith series, Pastor Daniel unpacks the difference between being buried and being...
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Is There More? | Pastor Brandon Barber
What if God has more for you than you've ever thought to ask for? In this message, Pastor Brandon walks us through Ephesians 3 and unpacks one of the most powerful promises in Scripture: God is able to do immeasurably more than anything we could ask or imagine. Whether your tank is full or the...
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Praise Before the Breakthrough | Pastor Daniel Groves
Can you praise God before anything changes? In Week 3 of No Ordinary Faith, Pastor Daniel preaches on what it looks like to worship before the breakthrough — not after the walls fall, but while they're still standing. Through the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho, this message unpacks why...
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Just BE Grateful | Pastor Jackie Groves
Can gratitude and grief exist at the same time? In Week 2 of No Ordinary Faith, Pastor Jackie shares a powerful message on gratitude, grief, and the kind of faith that keeps going even in difficult seasons. Through the words of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and scriptures like 1 Thessalonians...
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The Overflow Mindset | Pastor Daniel Groves
God is calling you to live from the overflow, not just get by. In Week 1 of No Ordinary Faith, Pastor Daniel unpacks what it means to develop an overflow mindset through the words of Paul in Philippians 4. Even in a prison cell, Paul models a faith marked by joy and daily discipline, proving that...
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From Fractured to FaithFULL | Pastor Jackie Groves
God is inviting you into a deeper level of trust. In this message, Pastor Jackie unpacks the story of Naaman and how pride and expectation almost kept him from his breakthrough. If you have ever said "I trust God" but struggled to actually surrender, you will relate to this.
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He Went Out of His Way for Me | Pastor Daniel Groves
You may feel hidden, but you are not forgotten. In Week 2 of On Purpose, Pastor Daniel walks through a powerful story of how Jesus sees, pursues, and restores even the most overlooked people. If you've ever questioned your worth or felt like you've drifted too far, this message will show you just...
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Found. Faithful. Fruitful. | Pastor Daniel Groves
You weren't found by God by accident. Your life has purpose. In Week 1 of "On Purpose," we're reminded that when Jesus found us, it wasn't just for us. It was so He could work through us. Found people find people. If you've ever felt unqualified or unsure where to start, this message will…
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Plot Twist: He Lives | Pastor Daniel Groves
What looked like the end was actually the turning point. In this Easter message from Pastor Daniel, we're reminded the cross wasn't defeat, it was victory. The tomb wasn't the end. Jesus rose, and because He lives, everything changes. This isn't just an Easter moment. The same power that raised...
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This is a Wake Up Moment | Palm Sunday 2026 | Pastor Jackie Groves
Everyone loves Palm Sunday… but most people miss the point. Jesus was celebrated one day, then rejected days later. Why? Because He didn't show up the way people expected. In this message, Pastor Jackie walks through how hope was revealed, how everything Jesus did was intentional, and why this...
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Hey… You're Running the Wrong Direction | Pastor Daniel Groves
What do you do when you know what God is asking, but you don't want to do it? In the final week of Built Different, we dive into the story of Jonah and uncover a truth we've all felt: the hardest part of following God isn't hearing His voice, it's obeying when we do. If you've ever delayed,...
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Built for Breakthrough | Pastor Kevin Lucas
What do you do when life gets hard and breakthrough feels far away? In week three of Built Different, Pastor Kevin reminded us that trouble is inevitable, but breakthrough is possible when God is at the center of it all. This message will encourage you to keep praising in the middle of the...
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It's Time for a Heart Check | Pastor Daniel Groves
Your life will follow your heart, so what's shaping it right now? In week two of Built Different, Pastor Daniel reminded us that God cares deeply about the condition of our hearts. This message will encourage you to let go of bitterness, guard your heart, walk in compassion, and trust God with...
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Roots Before Results | Pastor Daniel Groves
In week one of Built Different, Pastor Daniel shared from Ephesians 2:10 with a foundational reminder: you are God's workmanship, created in Christ with purpose. But before we see results, we need roots. This message is a call to stop drifting and start getting planted, because deep roots produce...
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Keep the Fire Burning | Pastor Daniel Groves
In the final week of Chain Reaction, Pastor Daniel preaches from 2 Timothy 1:5–7 with a clear call: keep the fire burning. God ignites the fire, but we're responsible to tend the flame, reject fear, and let praise fuel our faith. If you've felt distracted or spiritually tired, this message will...
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The Edge, The Step, The Miracle | Pastor Daniel Groves
What happens when you're standing at the edge… and God asks you to step anyway? In week three of Chain Reaction, Pastor Daniel preaches from Joshua 3 on the edge, the step, and the miracle. Breakthrough often follows obedience, not comfort. If you've been waiting on clarity or the "right time,"...
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It's Worth It | Pastor Brandon Barber | Game Day 2026
What happens when faith becomes more than a moment? In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon Barber unpacks how one obedient step can create a chain reaction of blessing—for your life, your family, and generations to come. This sermon will challenge you to evaluate what you're building and why...
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Keep Your Head Down and Plow | Pastor Shaun Nepstad
Following Jesus costs something... but it leads to fruit. We're kicking off our new Chain Reaction series with a message from Pastor Shaun Nepstad challenging us to stop hitting the spiritual snooze button. This sermon confronts half-hearted faith and delayed obedience, calling us to keep our…
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Celebrating 11 Years of Hope City | Still Here. Still Ready. Still Believing. | Pastor Daniel Groves
We're celebrating 11 years of Hope City, and we're giving God all the glory for every miracle along the way. This is a celebration of God's faithfulness and hope for what's next. This message is for anyone who needs a reminder: God is able. God is faithful. And God isn't finished with you.
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Walled In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Jackie Groves
You're not behind. You're not forgotten. You're being prepared. In this message, Pastor Jackie reminds us how God's fresh fire refines, protects, and strengthens us, even when life feels uncomfortable. If you've been feeling stretched, discouraged, or unsure of what this year holds… this sermon…
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Leaned In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves
When fear rises, where do you lean? In this message from week two of Fresh Fire, Pastor Daniel shows how leaning in means trusting God when answers don't come quickly. If you're in a waiting season, this word is for you.
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Locked In | The Reset: Fresh Fire | Pastor Daniel Groves
A new year calls for renewed focus. We're kicking off January with our Reset Series called "Fresh Fire". In this message, Pastor Daniel walks through the life of Daniel and reminds us that what has our attention determines our direction. Being spiritually "logged in" isn't enough. A locked-in…
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Don't Waste the Wrap-Up | Pastor Daniel Groves
The end of the year isn't an ending. It's a transition. In this message, we look to Philippians 3, verse 14 and Paul's reminder to keep pressing forward. This message challenges us to stay spiritually alert and remember what God has already done. No matter how this year has looked, God is still...
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Light Has Entered The Room | Pastor Daniel Groves
This Christmas, we're reminded that God didn't stay distant. He stepped into the room. In this special Christmas message from our Hope Has a Name series, we reflect on the light Jesus brings into our darkness and the hope that still shines even in difficult seasons. No matter what this year has...
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Who, Me? I'm Still at Peace | Pastor Daniel Groves
In a season filled with noise, pressure, and emotional weight, God offers something deeper than temporary relief: sustaining peace. In this message, Pastor Daniel teaches that peace isn't a feeling or a circumstance. Peace is a person, and His name is Jesus. Anchored in 2 Thessalonians 3:16…
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Welcome Home | Hope City West Houston Grand Opening
Hope City, welcome home. 😭 In this powerful and emotional grand opening message, Pastors Daniel and Jackie Groves lead Hope City into a brand new season as we celebrate the opening of our West Houston campus. After years of being a mobile church, Hope City now has a permanent home, and this…
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Moving Day | Pastor Daniel Groves
Today we gathered for a historic milestone—our final service at our portable location. For six years, this gym has been a place of miracles, salvations, restored families, and moments where God met us in life-changing ways. As we honor all He's done here, we also step forward with anticipation....
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I'm Not There Yet, But I'm On My Way | Pastor Kevin Lucas
What if the future God is calling you into is waiting on the other side of your pursuit? In week 4 of For Such a Time as This, Pastor Kevin Lucas challenges us to lift our eyes, steady our focus, and refuse to settle for where we've been. God's best isn't behind you, it's ahead of you. The…
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Prepare Like It's Already On the Way | Pastor Daniel Groves
What if the miracle you're praying for is waiting on the other side of your willingness? In Week 3 of For Such a Time as This, Pastor Daniel reminds us that God moves through hearts that are surrendered, obedient, and ready to make room for His overflow. This message will help you shift from…
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