Hope Church (Dubuque)
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Hope Church: Sunday Services Podcast
Psalm 132 | Longing For God
What would it take to truly upgrade your life? In Psalm 132, we see three things that transformed Israel—and still shape a life of blessing and purpose today: seeking God’s presence, following our righteous King, and living with the awareness that wherever we go is sacred ground. Jesus fulfills the hope of this Psalm. Through Him, we are invited into God’s presence, set free to follow a righteous King, and called to live lives that reflect His holiness. The greatest upgrade isn’t better circumstances—it’s a life surrendered to Jesus.
Aug 9
Psalm 23 | The Shepherd I Need
Who is leading your life—and what are they shaping you to become? In Psalm 23, David describes the Lord not as a distant advisor, but as a Good Shepherd who provides what we need, guides us along the right path, stays with us through the darkest valleys, and pursues us with His goodness and love. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep. Whether He is leading ahead of us, walking beside us, or chasing us down with grace, there is nowhere we can go where He is not present. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1
Aug 2
Sinners Welcome |  Psalm 51
Most people don’t change when they sin—they change when they get caught. But Psalm 51 shows us a better response. Through David’s prayer of repentance, we see that sin must be honestly confessed, only God can clean what sin has corrupted, and forgiven people become worshippers and witnesses. The healing begins where the hiding ends. God is not looking for perfection, performance, or appearances. He welcomes broken and repentant sinners—and through Jesus, He forgives, restores, and makes us new.
Jul 26
Better Than Life | Psalm 63
What do you reach for when life feels dry? In Psalm 63, David finds himself stranded in the wilderness—thirsty, hunted and far from the sanctuary. Yet he declares that God’s steadfast love is better than life. His circumstances had not changed, but his thirsty soul found satisfaction by remembering God, clinging to Him and trusting that God’s right hand would uphold him. Ultimately, Jesus entered the deepest wilderness for us. He thirsted on the cross, gave His life in our place and proved that God’s covenant love truly is better than life. Because God’s love is better than life, followers of Jesus can be fully satisfied in Him through every season
Jul 19
When the Wicked Win | Psalm 73
When the wicked seem to prosper, it can cause our faith to slip. In Psalm 73, Asaph discovers that his security is not in his grip on God, but in God’s grip on him. Through Jesus, we can trust that we are forgiven, held, and guided forever. “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26
Jul 12
Are you Listening? | Psalm 19
What voices are shaping your life? In Psalm 19, David reminds us that God is speaking—and He is speaking clearly. Creation declares His glory, His Word revives the soul, and His Son reveals the fullness of His love and redemption. This message challenges us to slow down, listen, and respond to God’s voice with faith, repentance, surrender, and worship. From the heavens above to the Scriptures before us, God is revealing who He is and inviting us to draw near through Jesus Christ. Are you listening?
Jul 5
Be Still and Know | Psalm 46:10
In this final message from Psalm 46, we look at one of the most familiar commands in Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” But Psalm 46:10 is not simply an invitation to slow down or relax—it is a command to let go, surrender control, and look up to the God who is exalted over all the earth.
Jun 28
Come and See | Psalm 46:8-9
Psalm 46 invites us to “come and see what the Lord has done.” In this message, Ross continues our Summer in the Psalms series by looking at Psalm 46:8–9 and the mighty invitation to behold God’s works—not with a quick glance, but with a fixed gaze. When the world feels chaotic, God calls His people to remember His faithfulness, see His power, and trust the One who makes wars cease. Ultimately, Psalm 46 points us to the cross, where Jesus disarmed sin, death, and every power that held us.
Jun 21
The Lord is With Us | Psalm 46:4-7
In this sermon, Mark explores Psalm 46 by highlighting three powerful contrasts that reveal the comfort found in God's presence. While nations rage and kingdoms fall, God's people stand secure because the Lord is with them. While earthly cities crumble, the City of God remains unshaken because God dwells within her, giving His children confidence to call Him Father. And while chaotic waters symbolize disorder and destruction, the River of God brings life, peace, and restoration through Christ. Throughout the message, Mark emphasizes that God's presence makes all the difference—bringing power, confidence, and eternal life to His people amid a world of uncertainty and turmoil.
Jun 14
God is Our Refuge | Psalm 46:1-3
The world feels unstable. Circumstances change, fears rise, and the things we trust can disappear in an instant. Yet Psalm 46 reminds us that when everything around us shakes, God remains steadfast. In this message, we begin our Summer in the Psalms series by exploring how God is our refuge and strength—an ever-present help in trouble. Discover how we can face fear with confidence, not because life is easy, but because our hope is anchored in the unshakable presence of God.
Jun 7
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