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Hope City Church

Hope City Church - Edmonton, AB, Canada

464 episodes

2 days ago

Many people love Jesus but still feel worn down, stuck, or defeated in their faith. In this message, Pastor Phil explores where real strength actually comes from and why just "trying harder" is not the answer. Ephesians 6 helps us see how God provides everything we need to stand strong through temptation, failure, and pressure. This message is an invitation to move beyond spiritual frustration and learn how to live with resilience, confidence, and lasting strength found in the Lord. Send us a...

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Many people love Jesus but still feel worn down, stuck, or defeated in their faith. In this message, Pastor Phil explores where real strength actually comes from and why just "trying harder" is not the answer. Ephesians 6 helps us see how God provides everything we need to stand strong through temptation, failure, and pressure. This message is an invitation to move beyond spiritual frustration and learn how to live with resilience, confidence, and lasting strength found in the Lord. Send us a...

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Episodes (20/464)

Hope City Church

Where Our Strength Really Comes From | Phil Kniesel

Many people love Jesus but still feel worn down, stuck, or defeated in their faith. In this message, Pastor Phil explores where real strength actually comes from and why just "trying harder" is not the answer. Ephesians 6 helps us see how God provides everything we need to stand strong through temptation, failure, and pressure. This message is an invitation to move beyond spiritual frustration and learn how to live with resilience, confidence, and lasting strength found in the Lord. Send us a...

2 days ago

31 minutes

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Does Praise Really Make a Difference? | Phil Kniesel

As we begin a brand-new year, Pastor Phil launches our new series The Main Thing with a powerful reminder about what matters most. Jesus said the greatest priority in life is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and praise plays a much bigger role in that than many of us realize. In this message, we explore how praise realigns our hearts, guards us against fear, and pulls us back to gratitude. Praise is not just a response to good moments, but a deliberate choice w...

1 week ago

34 minutes

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Three Ways People Respond to Jesus | Paul Drader

In this message, Pastor Paul Drader walks through Matthew 2 and shows three very different ways people respond to Jesus. Through the reactions of King Herod, the religious leaders, and the Wise Men, we see how fear, comfort, and control can keep us from moving toward Jesus, while intentional seeking leads to worship, obedience, and real life change. Each response reveals what we value and ultimately determines the direction of our lives. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopec...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

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Finding Room in our Hearts | Josh Moore

In this on-demand message, Pastor Josh walks us through the Christmas story from a different angle — the journey, the timing, and the trust required when God’s plan feels inconvenient or unclear. Through the story of Mary and Joseph, we’re reminded that God’s timing is never random. Even when life feels rushed, delayed, or overwhelming, God is still at work in ways we can’t always see. Merry Christmas from all of us at Hope City. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecit...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

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When God Interrupts Your Plans | Phil Kniesel

One word can change the direction of a life. In this Christmas message, Pastor Phil looks at the moment Mary said yes to God and how that single act of trust became part of a story far bigger than herself. Through Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel, we see how God often interrupts ordinary life with divine purpose. Her yes was not based on comfort, certainty, or control, but on trust in a God whose promises never fail. This message invites each of us to consider what God may be ask...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Real Hope in a Broken World | Ken McIntyre

We all walk through seasons that feel dark, overwhelming, or uncertain. In this Christmas message, Pastor Ken explores where we often look for hope and why those places can leave us feeling even more discouraged. Drawing from Isaiah 9 and the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re reminded that real hope isn’t positive thinking or coping. It’s a person. Jesus steps into our darkness as the light of the world, offering wisdom, strength, care, and peace. If you’re longing for hope this Chri...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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When Giving Feels Irrational | Phil Kniesel

This week Pastor Phil continues our two-week series Rearranged with a message on generosity shaped by Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6. He talks about how money can easily become a competing master in our lives, why generosity is not about the amount we have but about what we do with what we have, and how giving frees our hearts from the grip of scarcity and fear. Pastor Phil also teaches that real generosity is shaped by three things Jesus lays out: it isn’t about being seen, it isn’t a one-tim...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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If Jesus Looked at Your Budget | Pastor Ken

This week Pastor Ken starts our new series Rearranged with a message about how the way we handle money often reveals what we value, even more than our words do. He talks honestly about why money feels so personal, why it can make us uncomfortable, and how our spending, saving, and giving patterns give a window into what matters most to us. Ken also looks at what Jesus teaches about treasure, priorities, and the idea of “storing up” things that actually last. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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A Legacy Worth Leaving | Paul Malott

This week Pastor Paul Malott wraps up our Uncomfortable series by helping us think about something most of us avoid: the legacy we leave behind. Using Daniel 12 as a guide, Paul reminds us that God sees us clearly, knows who belongs to Him, and invites us to live with eternity in mind. Our legacy isn’t about accomplishments, money, or status. It’s about who we become and whether our lives reflect the character of Christ. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connecte...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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What If Jesus Came Back Tomorrow? | Ken McIntyre

In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre unpacks Daniel’s ancient visions and shows how they point to one unshakable truth: every kingdom in this world will fade, but God’s Kingdom will never fall. Through it all, Ken reminds us that Jesus is coming again — and how we live now matters for eternity. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Giving - hopecity.ca/give Follow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEG Visit ou...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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Habits That Work | Pastor Phil Kniesel

What do you do when life throws you a curveball? This week Pastor Phil Kniesel unpacks one of the most well-known stories in Scripture, Daniel in the lion’s den. We look at how discipline, consistency, and trust in God prepare us for life’s hardest moments. Daniel didn’t wait for a crisis to decide how he would respond, he built habits that grounded his faith long before the trial came. This message reminds us that spiritual habits like prayer and trust aren’t about perfection, but abou...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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Why Isn’t God Stopping This? | Phil Kniesel

Sometimes God doesn’t take away the hard things... but He’s always with us in them. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel shares how the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego reminds us that real faith isn’t just believing God can, it’s trusting Him even when He doesn’t. When life feels heavy and uncertain, you can still find peace and strength in knowing God is in control and walking with you through the fire. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hope...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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What Daniel Teaches Us About Staying Faithful | Phil Kniesel

Daniel lived in a world that pushed against his faith—but he stood firm. His story reminds us that when you stand on your convictions, you never stand alone. This week, Pastor Phil continues our Uncomfortable series by showing how Daniel’s courage and faith can inspire us today. In a culture that pressures us to compromise, we can choose conviction over comfort and trust God with the outcome. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Follow...

2 months ago

30 minutes

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What Real Gratitude Looks Like | Phil Kniesel

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 This weekend, Pastor Phil reminds us that real thankfulness isn’t just about being grateful for the good moments, it’s about trusting God in every circumstance. Whether you’re celebrating something beautiful or walking through something difficult, gratitude can anchor your heart to who God is, not just what’s happening around you. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Giving - hop...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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When Belief Gets Uncomfortable | Ken McIntyre

This week, Pastor Ken launches our brand-new series “Uncomfortable” with a message called “This Place is Getting Weird.” We all crave comfort, but faith often calls us into the uncomfortable — especially when following Jesus means standing out in a world that doesn’t always align with Him. Looking at the story of Daniel, Pastor Ken explores how we can live with conviction and courage when the values of our culture collide with the values of God’s Kingdom. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: N...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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My Heart for Hope City | Phil Kniesel

This week, Pastor Phil shares his heart for Hope City and prays a powerful prayer over our church inspired by Paul’s words in Philippians 1. He reminds us that God has already begun a good work in us, and He’s not done yet. Even when we feel stuck, abandoned, afraid, or like failures, God continues His work until the day of Christ Jesus. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Giving - hopecity.ca/give F...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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Don’t Waste What God Gave You | Phil Kniesel

We’ve all had regrets. Things we wish we said differently, choices we wish we hadn’t made, or opportunities we wish we hadn’t missed. But what if the most spiritually dangerous thing in your life isn’t what you’re doing wrong, but what you’re not doing at all? In this message, Pastor Phil unpacks Jesus’ story from Matthew 25 about the servants entrusted with bags of gold. It’s a reminder that every one of us has been given something of value from God—something to make the world better. ...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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What’s Your Next Step? | Ken McIntyre

Sometimes the hardest part of faith is moving forward. Pastor Ken McIntyre shares how God always has a “next” for us—even when it means leaving behind what feels familiar. Looking at Elisha’s story, we see the importance of trust, obedience, and courage when God calls us into something new. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Giving - hopecity.ca/give Follow us on Instagram: @HopeCityYEG Visit our We...

4 months ago

31 minutes

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This is Our Vision | Phil Kniesel

Hope is one of the deepest needs in our world today. Headlines remind us of brokenness, division, and despair, but Jesus offers real hope that changes lives. In this first message of our new series Bigger Than Us, Pastor Phil Kniesel shares the vision God has given Hope City: to reach 1% of our city with the good news of Jesus. You’ll hear why hope is more than a concept, why the name of Jesus is still the only name that saves, and how each of us has a part in the mission. Send us a text 🙌 Co...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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How Does God Heal? | Phil Kniesel

We all long for healing, whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual. In this message, Pastor Phil explores the name Jehovah Rapha, “The Lord Who Heals,” and shows us how God’s healing is still at work today. From seasons of bitterness to moments of brokenness, discover how His healing reaches into our lives in ways that are immediate, gradual, and eternal. Send us a text 🙌 Connect with Us: New? - hopecity.ca/new Stay Connected - hopecity.ca/weekly Following Jesus - hopecity.ca/life Givi...

4 months ago

35 minutes