Don't Stay Short

Climb higher when you can’t see Jesus from where you are! In this powerful sermon from Hope City Church in Lancaster, PA, Pastor James unpacks the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19 ESV) and challenges us: When Jesus is passing by, don’t settle—pursue Him with holy hunger and fervency. Jesus is always moving on mission, so if you want more of Him, you have to climb higher!

Frustrated that Jesus seems to keep moving? This message shows why pursuit matters—He stops for the hungry heart. Discover how holy hunger breaks apathy, brings clear vision, and fuels our church vision: Tell the story of Jesus every way possible so people apart from God find hope in Him.

🔥 Key moments:

0:00 – Why Jesus is always moving (and why you must pursue Him)

2:45 – Zacchaeus refused comfortable Christianity

8:00 – Holy hunger & fervency: Scripture foundation (Romans 12:11, Jeremiah 29:13, Philippians 3:12-14)

15:30 – Growth and pursuit: Press on toward the upward call

22:00 – Climbing higher brings clear vision (Habakkuk 2:2, Colossians 3:2)

28:00 – Our 3 lanes: REACH the lost, BUILD believers, SEND the Gospel

35:00 – All In Partnership launch – join the mission

42:00 – Home of Hope building fund: Put a stake in the ground

48:00 – Next Gen torch: Raise kids & youth on fire

55:00 – Altar call: Come down and come in

If this stirs your heart, take the next step:

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Hope City Church | Lancaster, PA

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