Comparison kills calling. In this powerful message, Pastor James Epperly of Hope City Church Lancaster, PA, exposes the spirit of envy that destroyed King Saul’s destiny and teaches how to keep your focus on Jesus. Drawing from Psalm 73:2-5, 13-14, 21 (NLT) and 1 Samuel 18, this sermon reveals how jealousy blinds us to our blessings and how faith restores our focus.

This sermon explores the spiritual pitfalls faced by biblical kings, focusing on the subtle sin of sloth. Through a retrospective look at King David's life, the message highlights how spiritual apathy can lead to significant downfalls. It urges believers to stay engaged in their divine purpose, emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual habits and resisting distractions. The sermon encourages listeners to evaluate their lives, stay focused on their mission, and embrace a life of purpose and activity.

Explore the spiritual journey of Solomon and the domino effect of small compromises leading to his downfall. Dive into an analysis of biblical kings, the impact of sin, and the importance of wise associations. This sermon delivers a powerful message on the significance of making godly choices and forming relationships that align with one's faith.

In this compelling message, Pastor James Epperly reveals how pride destroys kings, leaders, and everyday believers alike—and how humility restores what pride ruins. Drawing from Daniel 4 and Daniel 5, Pastor James unpacks the story of King Nebuchadnezzar, the man who lost his throne and his sanity because of pride, only to find restoration through repentance.

n this powerful message, Pastor James unpacks the moment when Jesus said, “Let us cross over to the other side.” The storm was not the end — it was preparation for the miracle on the next shore. But the journey doesn’t stop there. Jesus calls us again and again to cross into new territory — to face our fears, step in faith, and help others find freedom on the other side. Key Scriptures: Mark 4:35–41, Mark 5:1–21, Hebrews 10:35–39, Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)

In this powerful message, Pastor James Epperly preaches “I’m Not Backing Down, I’m Breaking Through”—a word on living free from cowardice and the fear of man. Learn why silence is not an option, why cowardice costs everything, and how bold faith will carry you into breakthrough in this hour.

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy—but Jesus came to give life. In this message, Pastor James Epperly teaches how faith serves an eviction notice to the enemy, reclaims God’s promises, and recovers all that was lost. 📖 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 30:8, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10

The world is roaring with fear, intimidation, and confusion. But in this urgent hour, God is calling His church to rise in boldness—not arrogance, not noise, but holy conviction rooted in identity with Christ. In this powerful message, Pastor James unpacks what bold faith looks like in the face of chaos. From Aslan’s roar in The Chronicles of Narnia to David’s victory over Goliath, discover how true boldness isn’t about being “safe”—it’s about being sent.

Restoration doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a process. In this message from Ezekiel 37:1–10 (NKJV), Pastor James Epperly walks through the valley of dry bones to show how decline happens step by step, but also how God reverses the process to bring life again. 📖 Key Highlights: • Revival isn’t just about praise — it’s about progress. • Ezekiel’s vision reveals marriages, families, and dreams can become dry bones. • God is a God of process — decline takes time, but so does restoration. • Four stages of decline: Faking it → Putting it off → Giving up → Dying. • God asks: “Can these bones live?” Only He can bring revival. • Prophecy brings life: when you speak the Word, the bones rattle and come together. • It’s coming together — your family, your health, your vision, your future! 🙌 Declare it with faith today: Hear the Word of the Lord… LIVE!

This message by Pastor James Epperly reminds us that Peter wanted to stay on the Mount of Transfiguration, but Jesus had greater assignments waiting for him. The glory we encounter isn’t meant for the mountain only—it empowers us to reach the hurting world. God declares in Isaiah 43:19: “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” ✨ Don’t settle for yesterday’s moments—the best is yet to come!

Join Pastor James for this life-changing message: Breaking a Critical Spirit. Learn from the story of Michal, King David’s wife, how criticism kills fruitfulness, why science confirms the damaging effects of negativity, and how Spirit-filled believers can break free. With insights from Joyce Meyer, this message will help you trade complaint for worship, criticism for gratitude, and barrenness for blessing.

God is God of the generations, and the Body of Christ is one Body with a generational purpose.

In this powerful series, we dive into the key forces that shape your future. It's not about what happens to you, but what happens through you. Every choice you make, every value you adopt, and every dream you dare to dream plays a part in forming the destiny God has for you. This teaching focuses on how the seeds you sow, the beliefs you hold, and the relationships you nurture determine the course of your life. Don’t miss this powerful message that challenges you to take responsibility for your future and actively shape it through the values, dreams, and choices that reflect God’s Kingdom.

In this message, Pastor James Epperly unpacks Deuteronomy 29:29 and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 13 to reveal the difference between “secret things” that belong to God and “revealed things” that are tools for shaping your destiny. With powerful illustrations, this message challenges you to sow wisely, believe boldly, and take ownership of your future—because your future doesn’t happen to you; it happens through you.