Hope City Church // Mangalore

Necessity of Public Worship

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this Sermon, we explore the profound insights of Psalm 27:4, where the psalmist highlights the importance of worshiping God in a public space, surrounded by fellow believers. The verse speaks of dwelling in the house of the Lord, gazing on His beauty, and seeking Him in His temple—emphasizing the significance of communal worship.

We delve into the necessity of public worship and address common hesitations. Many believers feel shy about singing, clapping, or lifting their hands in worship, sometimes only half-heartedly participating or even avoiding church altogether, believing they can worship at home. While private worship is vital, as is private prayer (Matthew 6:6), public worship holds a unique and irreplaceable place in the Christian life.

Join us as we discuss why worship should be embraced both privately and publicly, and how communal worship enriches our spiritual journey. Whether you struggle with participating in public worship or seek a deeper understanding of its importance, this sermon offers encouragement, biblical insights, and practical advice. Tune in to discover the beauty and necessity of worshiping together as a community of faith.

Walk Steadily in his path

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:13:00 -0400

In this sermon, we delve into the common struggle many Christians face: the temptation to play the 50/50 game with God’s will. While we profess our trust and hope in God, we often find ourselves wanting to try out our own plans. We might say, "I hope in God, but let me test my own ideas for a while," or "I trust in God, but I want to explore this other option."

This episode addresses those moments in our Christian walk where we stray, experimenting with our ways and plans. Yet, God calls us to a different approach. He invites us to "travel steadily along His path."

Join us as we explore what it means to truly commit to God's will and trust in His guidance without wavering. Whether you're struggling with trust, feeling tempted to stray, or simply seeking encouragement in your faith journey, this episode has a word for you. Tune in for insights, reflections, and practical advice on walking steadily in God's path.

Not by Might

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 12 May 2024 01:22:00 -0400

We often limit our lives by our perceived shortcomings and self-identity. In doing so, we overlook the boundless power and infinite resources of the God we serve. Nothing can hinder God's work or thwart His desires. He will always fulfill His plans and purposes, for His power knows no bounds. It is not by might or power but by the Spirit of God

Word for 2024: Nearness of God

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:37:00 -0400

Exodus 34:24 NIV

I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times each year to appear before the Lord your God.

Dangers of Leaving God

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 07 May 2023 03:30:58 -0400

The first of 10 Commandment is to Worship & Serve Yahweh alone. This command is repeated throughout the bible and one may wonder why God claims exclusivity in Worship and why God even punishes those who worship other gods.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares reasons why God prohibits the worship of other gods.

Learn, share and be blessed.

Four things happens when we Disobey

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:30:36 -0400

Often we may miss the seriousness of Disobedience. The Bible is very clear that God takes disobedience very seriously because we see that happen in the life of Saul, the first King of Israel.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua outlines four things that happen as a result of our disobedience.

Listen, and be blessed.

He will come and save you

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:30:03 -0400

God Comforts the Broken, strengthens the weak and gives hope to the Hopeless. When we find ourselves in a desperate place where we are seeking for help and intervention our God always come to save us.

In this Sermon Pastor Joshua, Shares Two Reasons why we grow weak and three things that happens as result of fear.

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He will Wipe every tear

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:30:47 -0400

Imagine life without sickness, pain, death and no more tears. We may dream of such life but will that ever happen ? Yes, it will. After Jesus takes us to heaven, we will live in absolute bliss without pain, sorrow, or sickness of any kind. The Bible reminds us that Jesus will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

So, as long as we live on this earth, we have to keep ourselves prepared, and ready to meet our Lord Jesus.

Listen to this sermon, & be blessed.

It is finished - Good Friday Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:30:30 -0400

Jesus uttered these words, "It is Finished". This was the second last statement of Jesus from the Cross. It was a shout of victory that he has won over death. The enemy thought he had him but Jesus turned the tables by destroying Satan's work on the cross. Now, right after Jesus spoke those words, there are three events take place. In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares significance behind those three events.

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Knowing Jesus

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 03:30:15 -0400

Philippians 3:10 NIV

10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

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Take Control of your mind

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:16:26 -0400

The Bible commands us in 1 Peter 5:8, to BE ALERT & SOBER but how is our mind today? Is it chaotic or under control ?

No matter what you are going through, we believe God's word can help you overcome everything that is keeping your mind in a chaotic state.

Listen and be blessed.

Do not let Fear control You - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:30:19 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Dont let Anger take the Best of You - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:30:51 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Did God Choose some and Reject some ? - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:30:44 -0400

Bible Study

A Spirit filled Life - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:30:40 -0400

Sunday Sermon

We are the children of God - Romans 8 - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:30:49 -0400

Bible study

A Spirit filled Church - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:30:24 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Wait for the Rain - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:30:03 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Biggest Attack of the Enemy - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 03:30:48 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Hearing the Voice of God - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 03:30:19 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Presence of God - Part 2 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:30:25 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Presence of God - Part 1 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 03:30:20 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Word for 2023 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 03:30:03 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Go Tell It on the Mountains - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Christmas Eve Service

Nothing is Impossible with God - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:30:18 -0400

Sunday Sermon

What if Jesus didn't come - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 03:30:28 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Romans: Godless Society - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:30:10 -0400

Bible Study

Beware of What's Coming - Part 2 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 03:30:50 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Romans: Wrath of God - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:30:39 -0400

Bible Study

Beware of What's Coming - Part 1 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 03:30:22 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Romans: Sinful Nature of Man - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:30:08 -0400

Bible Study

Generosity: How much should I give ? - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:30:36 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Generosity: How Should I Give? - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:30:17 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Generosity: Why Should I Give ? - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 03:30:13 -0400

Sunday Sermon

Obedient but not Committed - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 03:30:08 -0400

King Jehoash was neither a great king or a bad king he lacked something that David had. When Elisha at the end of his life gave a prophetic word was upset with him because King Jehoash was obedient yet not committed. This means, He was obedient enough to start the war against arameans but not committed enough to destroy them according to the Lord's command.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares three reason why he lacked Commitment.

Romans: Introduction & Background - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:35 -0400

The Typical Characteristic of Paul's letter is that he writes to those whom he knows personally, however, Romans is written to a group of people whom he doesn't know and to a church he didn't start.

Why does he do that ? What's the Purpose and how did Christianity spread in Rome ?

Learn more in this introductory session.

Join us Every Thursdays @ 7:30 PM for a Study on Romans

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Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts - Life Group Session

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:31:00 -0400

Over 450 people committed suicide every day in India in 2021. Suicidal is real, and it's increasingly becoming an issue among young people. How can we deal with it ? In this Session, Pastor Joshua Shares some insights into why people feel suicidal and how we can overcome them. Listen, Share & Be Blessed.

God takes Revenge - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 03:30:06 -0400

Perhaps, this is one of those attributes of God that we may not be comfortable knowing but truth is, God does take revenge. In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares from the Story of Jehu, & Jezebel about how God took revenge for the all the wicked that Ahab & Jezebel had committed.

Remain Progressive - Rev Isaac Sikha - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 03:30:11 -0400

If you wish to grow, you have to remain progressive. But what does it mean to be Progressive?

Learn more about this Sermon by Rev. Isaac Sikha.

Halloween: Origins, & History. Should I Celebrate it ? - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:14 -0400

Often the History of Halloween seems obscure to the point that it looks like a festival that can be celebrated, perhaps a day to devilish. However, Halloween has its roots in paganism, and cultural traditions that celebrate, and honor the dead which the Bible is entirely against.

In this Bible Study Session, Pastor Joshua shares about Halloween & Origins that will help decide if you should celebrate it or not.

Disaffection in Marriage: When Love Grows Cold - Life Group Session

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:38 -0400

Once upon a time her Husband was so passionate in LOVE with his wife that he would wait to see her and spend time with her at the end of the day, but today, that has changed. Love has grown cold. He doesn't even want to look at his wife's face.

A similar situation happened to women as well, Years ago, she was so excited to get married because she was marrying the man of her dreams.

He was the perfect one for her but now after several years, all that passion, and drive seem to have disappeared. It seems as if the man of her dreams has now turned into a nightmare.,

How does one respond to a Lack of Love in Marriage?

Pastor Joshua shares Six Reasons for Disaffection and Five ways to fix it.

Listen, Share & Blessed.

Seven Churches: The Church in the Valley - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 03:30:47 -0400

Sunday Sermon

The Cost of Impatience

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 03:30:58 -0400

The life of Saul serves as an example of impatience. Impatience, though, never seen much as a problem can cause great issues and at times it may cost our own life.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares three things that Saul lost due to impatience.

4 Kinds of People to Avoid

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 03:30:03 -0400

The Bible talks about people we should avoid in our friendships/relationships. However, that may not sound very Christian at times but truth be told that may be the most important piece of advice that we might need.

Listen to this Sermon as Pastor Joshua shares 4 kinds of people to avoid.

Prepared for Crisis

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:30:03 -0400

God never promised a life without problems but he always promised to be with us through the problems. He enables us to walk through dark seasons of life by preparing us for the challenges ahead of time.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two ways in which God prepares us.

Listen, Share & Be Blessed.

Why did Jesus raise Lazarus from death ? - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:30:00 -0400

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two ways in which God prepares us.

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You are not Forgotten - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:30:54 -0400

When we walk through dark seasons of life, the enemy often plants a thought saying, "You are forgotten by God". Sadly many believe this lie to be the truth. But as we look at the Word of God we are reminded that we are never forgotten by God.

Listen, share and be blessed.

Ministry of the Holy Spirit - Life Group Session

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:30:05 -0400

What is the Ministry of the Holy Spirit? What does he do and What does he NOT do? and what are the signs of a person filled with the Spirit? We answer all these questions in this sermon

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Don't Give the enemy a Seat your Table - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:30:53 -0400

Learn 5 ways through which the enemy infiltrates into our Life.

Listen and be blessed.

I Press on toward the Goal - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 03:30:30 -0400

Paul writes these words, "I Press on towards the Goal", while he was imprisoned in Rome. Though the Prison may not seem like a place for pursuing the goal but for Paul it surely was. Because He lived life in a way that nothing limited him. He was pressing on towards the goal even after 20 Years in ministry and when he was imprisoned. The Life of Paul teaches us some valuable lessons, that is, no matter what limitations or circumstances we face, God desires that we keep pressing on.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two ways to keep pressing on towards the future.

Go with the Strength you have - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:30:37 -0400

The Life of Gideon is the one that was marked with Weakness, doubts, and questions. But God calls Gideon to deliver Israel out of the Midianites. Gideon does that and as a result, Israel experienced a period of peace for 40 years.

As we look at the Life of Gideon, there are two significant truths, i.e., God's call will come to us in our toughest season when we are battling with doubts and questions and also the truth that no matter how challenging our life might be, we will for sure experience victory because God has destined us for victory.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two valuable lessons from the life of Gideon.

Listen, Share, and be blessed.

Loving Jesus with everything we have - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 16 May 2021 03:30:41 -0400

Jesus said, Loving God with our Heart, Mind, and soul is the greatest commandment. In spite of knowing that this is how we should love God, we often struggle with loving God with everything that we have. In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares three reasons why we struggle to Love God with everything we have.

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Dealing with Fear - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 02 May 2021 03:30:36 -0400

We are living in a time where an unseen virus is ravaging lives and it's so easy to live in fear that probably we also may be consumed by the virus. However, God teaches us through his word that he did design us to live in fear but live with boldness and courage.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares about how to deal with fear.

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Dealing with Failures - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 03:30:08 -0400

Failures are inevitable. They are part of the plan and purpose for which God has designed us. Though failures are hard to accept they turn us towards God's greater purpose.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares few ways on how to deal with failures.

Listen, Share and be blessed.

Spiritual Discipline - Part 1 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 03:30:56 -0400

Paul exhorts the church at Corinth with a very important lesson in 1 Corinthians 14:40, that "everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." That one statement says it all. Because what the Church is and what the church should be is a place of order and discipline but often spiritual gifts can be taken to an extreme where disorder and chaos may become part of the services.

We must make sure that our gatherings in the church are marked with discipline and order.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares lessons on spiritual discipline 1 Corinthians 12 and 14.

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Do you feel abandoned by God ? - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:30:01 -0400

In life when we walk through valleys, and troubling situations, we may often feel as if God has left us or maybe he has abandoned us. The enemy uses moments such as these to convince us that we are now left alone and no one is there to help us.

In Psalm 13, David writes his own experience of how he felt as if he was abandoned by God and how he overcame such feelings.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares from the Life of Psalmist how we can overcome feelings of being abandoned by God.

Break Free from Traditions - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:30:58 -0400

The Bible teaches us to break free from traditions because traditions often show that we belong to a certain way of life or background and as a result, we will look more like someone who still lives the old life than the New life in Christ.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares few ways in which you can overcome traditions.

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Live Worthy of the Gospel - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:30:04 -0400

Paul, in his absence, exhorts the church to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel because the world around them is watching to see if they truly live up to the standards they claim.

This exhortation is not just to the church at that time but also to us as well. In times where we face challenges and pressure to be more like the world. The Bible reminds us to live a life that portrays Christ and his principles.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares three ways in which we can live a life worthy of the Gospel.

Listen, Share and be blessed.

Walk by the Spirit

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:30:01 -0400

In Galatians 5:16, we receive an important counsel that reminds us of the way we ought to live our lives, that is, we must walk by the spirit every day! By doing so, we will be able to overcome the desires, temptations, and attractions of the flesh. Often, we may wonder, why is it that I keep falling back into my sinful habits, why is it that I am unable to stay on the right path? Galatians 5:16 gives us a practical solution that we can all apply to our lives.

In this sermon as Pastor shares more on how to walk by the spirit.

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Don't let anger be your master- Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:30:15 -0400

Often, we find ourselves in situations expressing our anger even in the silliest of matters. We stop and wonder why we express ourselves in short-tempered way. Sometimes we even justify ourselves saying it's okay to be angry but the Bible has a different take on anger.

Listen to this sermon as Pastor Joshua shares on ways to overcome anger in your life.

Choose your battles wisely - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:30:58 -0400

As Human beings, we often fall into this trap of fighting for every issue, standing for every issue and arguing for every issue but the truth that I have learnt as I study God’s word is that I need to fight battles or I need to face issues that only God allows me to fight.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares on choosing your battles wisely.

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Subjecting our Minds to God's will - Part 4 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 03:30:06 -0400

Our Mind matters.

Scientists say, "Where your mind goes, your Life Follows." If our mind is in the right place then we will be able to serve God effectively but if our mind is in the wrong place then we won’t be able to serve God. When our mind is set on things that are above then we will be able to live out God’s purpose and his will for our life.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares a three-step process to detox your brain.

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Subjecting our Minds to God's will - Part 2 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 03:30:21 -0400

The Human spirit is more deceptive and dangerous than we think. Often we may dismiss the effects of the Human Spirit because it may not seem very harmful.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares more on practical ways to deal with the human spirit.

Subjecting our Minds to God's will - Part 1 - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 03:30:14 -0400

The Human Mind is the like the central processing unit of the human body. We use our mind to think, we use our mind to process, rationalise and make decisions. If our mind becomes weak, then we will become weak as a person., if the mind is strong, then we will be bold and courageous.

Our Mind matter and how our mind works influences the way we live and so it's really important that we subject our mind to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

In this Sermon Pastor Joshua shares on practical in which we can subject our minds to the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Do His will Everday - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 10 May 2020 03:30:28 -0400

We are made to fulfill God's will and purpose. But often we struggle with finding and knowing what God really wants from our life.

May be there is something that we are doing that is blocking the revelation that we are supposed to receive. May be there is a sin that we need to deal before we need to know God's will.

In this sermon Pastor Joshua shares ways in which in you can know God's will.

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Draw near to God - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 03 May 2020 03:30:13 -0400

If there is one that God looks for in our Life, that we be people who seek after him everyday. But in the world we live we always face challenges that make us become inconsistent in our prayer and bible reading habits.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares few ways on overcoming habits that hinder our relationship with God.

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Power of the Blood - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:30:04 -0400

Good Friday is the time of the year when we remind ourselves of all that Jesus has done for us on the cross. One important truth about the death of Jesus was that he shed till the last drop of his blood.

Although the blood does signify the extent of Jesus' suffering, on the other hand it also demonstrates to us the power of his blood. When we look at the blood from a spiritual perspective, we will understand that the blood of Jesus has changed our lives forever.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares about the power of the Blood of Jesus

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God, My Defender - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:30:26 -0400

When we face challenge, we may often feel helpless and defenseless. But the bible reminds us that the word of God we serve is our defender.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares from Joshua 1:5 about how our God defends us.

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Hope in the Darkest times - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 03:30:22 -0400

It is easy to loose in the darkest times. It's easy to lose our trust and faith in the Lord. But in moments like these, we have to hold on to God more than ever because only he can rebuild our Hope once again.

In this sermon Pastor Joshua shares four names and the nature of God that will reignite our Hope in Him.

Preserve your Prayer Life - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400

Prayer is the most fundamental activity of the Christian life. Sometimes, it is so fundamental that we fail to do pray.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two ways to Preserve your Prayer life.

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Stop listening to what other's say about you - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:30:34 -0400

It is often so easy to listen to what people about us because deep inside, we as human beings have this desire to be spoken well by people. But unfortunately what is spoken about us will discourage us and bring us down.

As we study the life of Jesus, we see a way he handled the talk about him. In this sermon, you will two ways to stop listening to what others say about you.

Listen, share and be blessed.

Finds ways to be Peaceful - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:30:50 -0400

It is often so easy to loose our peace due to the circumstances and the challenges we face and we wonder if we can ever live a peaceful life.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares 7 principles on how to keep the peace alive in our hearts.

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Lifestyle of Gratitude - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:30:08 -0400

In Philippians 4:6, Paul urges the church to pray and make thier requests known to God..and he encourages to add one more thing to prayer that is, "Thankfulness". As we make our requests known to God we have to express gratefulness for what God has already done. But if we pray without gratitude our prayers can turn into complaints.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares about the power of gratefulness. Listen, share and be blessed.

Don't lose your Faith - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:30:27 -0400

Faith is the Oxygen of the Christian Life and the Bible makes it clear that without faith it is impossible to please God. Often times we begin our journey with great faith but slowly our faith begins to grow weak and we start to doubt and question the word God has spoken to us. As a result, our faith becomes weak.

What God desires from us, is to have a faith that is unshakable in any circumstances; a faith that can move mountains.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares valuable insights from the faith of Paul as he journeys to Rome.

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Put on Jesus - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:30:38 -0400

The biggest challenge we often face in our spiritual life is consistency; one day we are excited about God but another day, we feel low. We go through the motions and seasons of life. At that time we wonder if spirituality is really for me, or can I even be who God wants me to be. We may feel discouraged. But the bible gives us powerful advice that will help us to build a spiritual life that is consistent.

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Failed Expectations - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 03:30:48 -0400

As we reach the end of the year, there is always an sense of guilt that this year didn't go the way we expected. We wished to see our dreams, goals and expectations happen this year but unfortunately it hasn't. In situations like these we might wonder; Has God abandoned me ? or Is he still working in my life ?

Questions may pound our heart making us leave discouraged and hopeless about the coming year.

In the Bible, there's a character called Gideon who goes through similar situation; he had expectation but it wasn't fulfilled for a period of time. There are some very valuable lessons we can learn from the life of Gideon about failed expectations.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares valuable insights from the Life of Gideon.

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Never take God for Granted - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 03:30:20 -0400

Acts chapter 5 records one of bible's fearful stories about a couple who faced instant judgement from God for hiding the truth. But as we look at the story, there is more to learn than just about two people loosing their lives.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares valuable insights on that we can take from the lives of Ananias and Sapphira on never taking God for granted.

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Seeing Life through God's Perspective - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:30:59 -0400

We, often we feel overwhelmed and are unable to overcome challenges because we see life through our own perspective. In our perspective, the pain we are experiencing might seem like the end of life but in God's perspective, pain serves a purpose.

So, instead of living life based on the way we see ourselves, we have to learn to see it based on God's perspective.

In this Sermon Pastor Joshua Paul shares on the importance and truths that we will understand if we see life through God's perspective.

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I'm gonna see the Victory - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:30:58 -0400

It is often so easy to be afraid and lose hope. It is so easy to fill ourselves with thoughts of failure even though we have not failed. The enemy uses such times of our life to tell us we are a failure and that God will not fulfill his plans and promises in our life.

So often we feel defeated because the enemy seems invincible to us. We feel as if there is nothing we can do to overcome what we are battling with. But the scriptures reminds us that we can gain victory when we give all our battles to God.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares two ways to gain victory over our battles.

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Stop being afriad - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 03:30:27 -0400

In Psalm 138:8, Psalmist declares that God will fulfill his plans for his life. No matter how difficult it might seem, or how hard it might be. God is working behind the scenes and his plans will always come to fulfillment.

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Philippians: Overview - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:30:34 -0400

Philippians is one the most spectacular books that talk about what the christian life is all about. Paul writes this loving letter to the church at Philippi talking about various matters of life from suffering for Christ to rejoicing in Christ.

In this Study session, Pastor Joshua gives us an overview of the book of Philippians.

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Called to Transform - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:30:26 -0400

We are God's ambassadors; called to transform our community with the Gospel. We are called to transform. But before we preach the gospel, we've got to prepare our-self for the mission.

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua shares on how to prepare ourselves before we can reach out to our friends and community with the Gospel.

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Did Jesus rise from the dead ? - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:30:00 -0400

The resurrection of Jesus is probably the most disputed teaching among skeptics. But to those who believe in Jesus, the resurrection is central to their faith.

In this Bible Study session, we deal with two common objections to Resurrection and ways to answer those objections.

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Called to Flourish - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 03:30:22 -0400

God's design for us is to flourish and not simply survive. God's blessing for Israel was to flourish in everything they do.
When we look at our lives we have grown to become happy with whatever we have, we have grown to become accustomed to it.

But God's design for our life is to flourish. In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares three simple steps to flourish in God's plan for our lives.

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Faith like a Mustard Seed - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:30:42 -0400

Jesus uses the mustard seed to teach about how our faith should be. We may often misunderstand thinking all I need is a little faith. But Jesus teaches something beyond that.

In this sermon, Pr. Joshua shares on how to have faith like a mustard seed.

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Overcoming Worries & Anxiety - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 03:30:45 -0400

Our lives are often plagued by Worries and Anxiety. In every step and in every decision, worries and anxiety have become part of our life.

Jesus gives us a solution. In Matthew 6:33, He describes to us to the way we should live.

Listen to this sermon as Pastor Joshua shares on, Putting God first and Pursuing God every day.

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How to Pursue God ? - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 03:31:00 -0400

The duty of man is to fear God and obey his commandments. This can often be a daunting task. It may seem difficult and sometimes even impossible. But the Bible gives us practical ways to pursue God.

In this sermon, Pr. Joshua shares three practical ways in which we can pursue Christ.

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Running the Race - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 03:30:51 -0400

The Life of a Christian is a Goal-oriented and purposeful one. God calls us to run the race with endurance. In this Sermon, Pr. Joshua shares how we can run the race effectively.

Power to Live a Godly Life - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:30:06 -0400

We may sometimes believe that living a holy life isn't for us because the world pressurises us to compromise so much so that we give into it. We get convinced that it is very difficult to live the holy life. But the Bible teaches us that God has given us everything to live a godly life.

In this sermon, Pr. Joshua shares from 2 Peter 1:3 on how we can live a godly life.

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Crushing - God's Pruning Process - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:30:57 -0400

There are times in our Life where God subjects us to a season of testing. A season where our life is pruned, and even crushed at times. It may be hard to bear sometimes but it is all for our good.

In this Sermon, Pastor Joshua shares on how to handle these moments of crushing, testing and pain in our lives.

Falling in Love with Jesus again - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 03:30:09 -0400

Our Love towards God is fundamental to our Christian Life. God expects us Love him and live in a relationship with him. In this sermon, we explore Revelation 2:4, learning about signs that can help us identify if we are drifting away from the Love God has for us and learn how we can get back to our first Love.

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What is Salvation - Bible Stuy

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:30:23 -0400

Salvation is the greatest gift that mankind has ever received. It is a gift that saved us from the coming wrath and has given us a new life. In this Study, we learn the basics of salvation and how we receive salvation.

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Overcoming the Past - Life Group Session

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:30:50 -0400

We often struggle with the Past. We are reminded that we are not good enough or cannot be good because of what we have done in the past. But that's a LIE. You can truly overcome the past. Learn more about overcoming the past in this teaching session.

El Shaddai - Sermon

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:30:18 -0400

The Life of a Christian is a Goal-oriented and purposeful one. God calls us to run the race with endurance. In this Sermon, Pr. Joshua shares how we can run the race effectively.

Overcoming Sexual Sins - Life Group Session

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:30:27 -0400

Are you struggling with addiction to pornography and masturbation? God's word offers us practical solutions to overcome sexual sins and live a life filled with freedom in Jesus. In this Life Group study, Pr. Joshua deals with eight ways to overcome sexual sins.

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Avoid idolizing Pastors - Bible Study

Hope City Church // Mangalore — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:30:43 -0400

This Study is part of our Tuesday online Bible Study Session. In this Study, we study Chapter 3 and learn important lessons about how to avoid idolizing pastors.