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The Hope Collective Message Podcast
by The Hope Collective
Weekly messages about the hope of Jesus from The Hope Collective in Lake Zurich, IL. Learn more at thehopeco.com.
Episodes
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Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:7 | The Merciful
Everyone loves receiving mercy, but Jesus blesses the ones who give it. In Week 6 of the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Alex Gowler walks through Matthew 5:7 and shows what mercy really means, from a shady dinner party to two blind men to a servant forgiven a debt he could never repay. You’ll also...
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Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:6 | Those Who Hunger & Thirst
What do you want so badly that you can feel it? In Week 5 of the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Dave Mudd unpacks Matthew 5:6 and challenges us to look honestly at what we are really hungry for. Jesus does not just want to change what you do, he wants to reshape what you desire. Discover why the…
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Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:5 | The Meek
What if meekness isn't weakness at all? In this Sermon on the Mount message from Matthew 5:5, Pastor Dave Mudd unpacks what Jesus really meant by "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Through the story of Peter's sword in Gethsemane and a powerful true story about trusting God...
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Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:4 | Those Who Mourn
What if mourning isn't really about loss, and comfort isn't about feeling better? In Week 3 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Alex Gowler unpacks Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted," and shows how our culture uses distance, distraction, and dopamine to...
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Sermon on the Mount | Matthew 5:3 | The Poor in Spirit
What does it really mean to be "poor in spirit," and why does Jesus say the good life belongs to them? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Dave Mudd unpacks Matthew 5:3, revealing that true flourishing doesn't come from strength, control, or self-sufficiency, but...
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Sermon on the Mount | Matt. 4:17 | What is Jesus Talking About?
What did Jesus actually mean when he said "repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near"? In this opening message of our 10-month journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Dave Mudd unpacks Matthew 4:17 and reveals why Matthew 5–7 isn't a list of impossible rules, it's an invitation into the...
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Vision Sunday
Are you simply hearing the words of Jesus, or are you actively building your life upon them? In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Dave Mudd challenges us to look beyond casual Christianity and evaluate what is truly forming our daily lives. Rooted in Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 7, this message...
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The Good Life | Week 4
In the final week of our The Good Life series, Pastor Alex Gowler addresses one of life’s hardest questions: What good can God bring from the bad that happens in our lives? Drawing from key passages in 1 Peter, this message explores how God uses life’s greatest trials to refine our faith, deepen...
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The Good Life | Week 3
Are you going through a season of suffering or wondering how to keep moving forward when the storm won't end? In Week 3 of our The Good Life series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful, life-changing message on what it truly means to find Biblical hope in the midst of suffering. Featuring an...
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The Good Life | Week 2
When trials hit, our immediate reaction is often to ask God, "How do I get out of this?" But what if God is asking, "What can I produce through this?" In Week 2 of our The Good Life series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful and practical message on James 1:1–4, exploring what it truly means to...
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The Good Life | Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of our message series, "The Good Life," with Pastor Dave Mudd. In a world obsessed with convenience, ease, and avoiding discomfort at all costs, what if the life Jesus calls us to isn't about comfort at all? Grounded in Matthew 7:13–14, Pastor Dave exposes how the idol of…
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Kingdom Greatness | Week 5
In Week 5 of our Kingdom Greatness series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful, heart-checking message on what it truly means to serve the body of Christ. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, this message challenges us to move past spectator Christianity and embrace our God-given call to active...
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Kingdom Greatness | Week 4
What are you doing with your 90,000 hours? The average adult will spend roughly one-third of their life working—whether that is paid professional labor, running a household, or navigating school. Yet many followers of Jesus are unsure how their faith connects to their daily occupations. In Week 4...
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Kingdom Greatness | Week 3
In Week 3 of our Kingdom Greatness series, Pastor Alex Gowler delivers an eye-opening message focused on what it truly means to serve our community. Challenging the cultural definition of greatness, this message confronts the lie that we can follow Jesus without actively contributing to the…
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Kingdom Greatness | Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of our series, Kingdom Greatness. In this week's message, Pastor Dave Mudd walks us through Philippians 2:1-11 to unpack a foundational truth that turns the world’s definition of success completely upside down: a true servant's heart begins at home. While it is easy to perform...
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Kingdom Greatness | Week 1
In Week 1 of our new series, "Kingdom Greatness," Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a prophetic wake-up call to the church about what it truly means to live like Jesus. Exploring Mark 10:35-45, this message confronts the cultural lie that Christianity can be lived without actively serving others. While…
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One Marriage | Week 6
In the final week of our series, One Marriage, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a vital Father's Day message centered around a truth every couple needs to hear: your marriage is a primary target in a spiritual war zone. Walking through Ephesians 6, this message unpacks how couples can stop attacking…
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One Marriage | Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 of the "One Marriage" series from The Hope Collective. In this panel discussion, Pastor Dave Mudd, Pastor Alex Gowler, and counselor Ken Gates dive into one of the most challenging, sensitive, and vital topics facing our church community today: the biblical reality of marriage,...
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One Marriage | Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of our "One Marriage" series with Pastor Dave Mudd. In this message, we explore the ultimate question behind relationships: Why did God bring you and your spouse together in the first place? While modern culture insists that marriage exists primarily for personal fulfillment and...
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One Marriage | Week 3
In Week 3 of our One Marriage series, Pastor Dave Mudd unpacks a foundational truth that challenges everything culture tells us about relationships: your marriage was never meant to be a destination—it was designed to be a signpost pointing to Jesus Christ. This transformative message dives deep...
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One Marriage | Week 2
In Week 2 of our One Marriage series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the divine design that makes relationships flourish. We often ask culture to define our intimacy, but true fulfillment only comes when we trust the God who designed it. This message challenges us to move beyond "consumer love"...
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One Marriage | Week 1
In this week's message, Pastor Dave Mudd introduces our new series, One Marriage, by shifting our focus away from traditional cultural expectations and zeroing in on God's original design for relationships. Modern culture dictates that a spouse's primary role is to ensure personal happiness, but...
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Look at the Birds | Mother's Day
In this special Mother's Day message, Natalie Mudd invites us to explore the profound invitation found in Matthew 6: "Look at the birds." As part of our Mother's Day special message, Look at the Birds, Natalie discusses how easily we fall into the trap of overcoming worry and the "what-ifs" that...
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Share | Week 4
In the final week of our Share series (Week 4), Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a transformative message on how to naturally and effectively share the gospel. Many of us feel the weight of wanting others to know Jesus but often struggle with how to start. By looking at Luke 10, we learn that our role...
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Share | Week 3
In Week 3 of our Share series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit as we fulfill our mission to share the gospel. Many of us feel the pressure to perfect a method or fear the outcome of a spiritual conversation, but the truth is that God doesn't call us to...
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Share | Week 2
In this week's message, Pastor Alex Gowler continues our series, "Share," by diving into Week 2 to explore the "how" behind sharing the gospel. Many of us search for a one-size-fits-all method for evangelism, hoping to find a strategy that makes us feel safe and risk-free. However, as we look at...
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Share | Week 1
Are you holding back from sharing your faith because you're afraid of the response? Join Pastor Dave Mudd for Week 1 of our new series, Share, as we explore the transformative power of the Gospel through the Parable of the Sower. In this message, we learn that as followers of Jesus Christ, our...
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Easter Sunday | Come and See
Join us this week as we celebrate Easter Sunday at The Hope Collective.
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Baptism Sunday | Spring 2026
Join us as we celebrate Baptism Sunday at The Hope Collective.
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Follow Me | Week 12
In the final week of our "Follow Me" series, Pastor Alex Gowler dives into Mark 2 to explore three vital warnings Jesus gives every follower. Are you approaching your faith through the lens of religious performance, or are you truly experiencing the presence of God? Whether you feel like you’re...
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Follow Me | Week 11
In Week 11 of our Follow Me series, Pastor Alex Gowler dives into one of the most counter-cultural and difficult invitations of Jesus: the call to love our enemies. While the world tells us to love our neighbors and hate those who oppose us, Jesus offers a radical new way of living based on…
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Follow Me | Week 10
Join us for Week 10 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Dave Mudd discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the incredible authority we have been given in Christ. In this teaching, we dive into Ephesians 6:12 to understand that our true battles aren't against the people around us, but against...
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Follow Me | Week 9
Join us for Week 9 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Dave Mudd delivers this week's message on the transformative power of biblical compassion. Drawing from Matthew 9:35-38, we examine how Jesus was "moved with compassion" when He saw the crowds—not with irritation or superiority, but with a...
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Follow Me | Week 8
In Week 8 of our Follow Me series with Pastor Dave Mudd we dive deep into the "Up" rhythm of Jesus' life, exploring how true transformation begins with our private intimacy with the Father. Are you living to please God, or are you caught in the trap of people-pleasing and performance? Pastor Dave...
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Follow Me | Week 7
In this week's message from our Follow Me series, Pastor Dave Mudd explores what it truly means to live out the "In" rhythm of Jesus’ life through authentic, healthy community. Whether you are a member of our church community or a seeker looking for spiritual guidance, this message challenges us…
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Follow Me | Week 6
Join Pastor Dave Mudd for Week 6 of our "Follow Me" series as we explore what it truly means to live the gospel by following the prayer life of Jesus. In this transformative message, we dive deep into the primary theme of intimacy with God, learning that our public walk with Christ is only as...
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Follow Me | Week 5
Join us for Week 5 of our Follow Me series as Pastor Alex Gowler describes how we can practically live out the gospel in a broken world. Drawing from the story of the paralyzed man in Luke 5, this message explores the primary theme of active faith and service. Discover how Jesus moves toward...
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Follow Me | Week 4
In Week 4 of our Follow Me series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a challenging message on the vital role of biblical community in the life of every believer. Drawing from the calling of the first disciples in Mark 1, we see that Jesus never walked alone—and neither should we. This message dives deep...
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Follow Me | Week 3
In this powerful message, Pastor Alex Gowler continues our series, "Follow Me," by diving into the trials of Jesus in the wilderness. Drawing from Matthew 4, Pastor Alex explores how Jesus succeeded where humanity previously failed, offering us a "do-over" through His ultimate victory. We often...
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Follow Me | Week 2
Who defines you? In Week 2 of our series, Follow Me, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful message on the "Up" relationship—our vertical connection with the Father. Before Jesus ever performed a miracle or preached a word, God declared, "This is my beloved Son." We often struggle with...
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Follow Me | Week 1
In the kickoff of our new series, "Follow Me" (Week 1), Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a challenging message on the difference between admiring Jesus and actually obeying Him. Too often, we settle for a "Bobblehead Jesus"—a comfortable version of Christ that never confronts our sin or reshapes our...
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Sunday at The Hope Collective
In this year-end message, Pastor Dave Mudd is joined by mental health professional and Hope Collective friend Ken Gates for a transparent conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. Building on the "Living the Gospel" series, this week’s discussion dives deep into the tension between...
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Promised One | Week 4
In the conclusion of our Promised One series, Pastor Alex Gowler shares a powerful message for Week 4 on what it means to recognize Jesus as our Perfect King. Drawing from the life and visions of the prophet Isaiah, we explore the historical tension between earthly leadership and divine promises....
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Promised One | Week 3
This week, Pastor Alex dives deep into the profound theme of Jesus as our Great High Priest. We trace humanity's ancient problem—the universal separation caused by sin—and contrast it with the temporary covering offered by the Old Testament sacrificial system. Discover why Jesus’s perfect and…
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Promised One | Week 2
In Week 2 of our Advent series, Promised One, Pastor Dave Mudd explores the profound truth of Jesus as the final and perfect Prophet. While the prophets of old brought messages from God, Jesus came as the message of God—revealing the Father's heart in a way no one else could. This message dives...
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Promised One | Week 1
Begin your Advent season with Week 1 of our Promised One message series! Pastor Dave Mudd dives into the core mystery of Christmas: why our Rescuer, Jesus Christ, had to be both fully human and fully divine. Discover how God's ancient promises—from Genesis to Daniel—are fulfilled in the one who...
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Baptism Sunday | Fall 2025
Join Pastor Dave Mudd for this powerful Baptism Sunday message as he dives deep into the ultimate requirement for following Jesus: Denying the False Self. This compelling message challenges the common interpretation of Matthew 16:24, revealing that "deny yourself" is not merely about giving up...
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TIMELINE | Week 7
Join Pastor Alex Gowler for Week 7 of our Timeline message series as we delve into one of the Old Testament's most profound prophecies: the Valley of Dry Bones from the book of Ezekiel. This powerful message, "TIMELINE | Week 7," confronts the challenging "bad news" of sin and judgment—the 400...
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TIMELINE | Week 6
In Week 6 of our Timeline series, HopeCo friend Jeremy Pettitt challenges us with the profound and uncomfortable truth of God's Mercy and Love for Enemies: Overcoming Human Judgment. Drawing from the story of Jonah, the prophet who famously ran in the opposite direction, Jeremy explores what...
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TIMELINE | Week 5
In Week 5 of our Timeline message series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the destructive nature of pride and the vital importance of submission to God’s will for every believer. Using the compelling and sobering story of King Hezekiah from 2 Kings 20, Pastor Dave shows us how even a great…
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Weekly messages about the hope of Jesus from The Hope Collective in Lake Zurich, IL. Learn more at thehopeco.com.
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