Join us for an inspiring sermon exploring the true meaning of Christmas. Dive into the story of Jesus' birth from the Gospel of Luke, reimagined through modern reflections on framing our life's moments. Learn how to view challenges and blessings alike as frame-worthy experiences, emphasizing faith and positivity. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual encouragement this holiday season.

In this engaging sermon, explore the significance of God's presence throughout history and its modern implications. Delve into the story of the Ark of the Covenant, the importance of reverence, and the transformative power of faith. This message encourages us to keep God's presence at the forefront of our lives, especially during the Christmas season. Discover how the past resonates with the present, emphasizing the importance of honoring God's presence daily.

You were never meant to be limited by your past, your pain, or the labels spoken over you. In this powerful message, Pastor James Epperly teaches how the Prayer of Jabez reveals a God who breaks limitations, enlarges territory, overturns generational patterns, and releases supernatural blessing. Discover how to pray bold prayers, how to step into God’s purpose with confidence, and how to overcome every lie that has tried to define your life. God wants to bless you, develop you, advance you, and move you beyond where you started. This message will show you how to partner with Him through prayer. 

You were never meant to be limited by your past, your pain, or the labels spoken over you. In this powerful message, Pastor James Epperly teaches how the Prayer of Jabez reveals a God who breaks limitations, enlarges territory, overturns generational patterns, and releases supernatural blessing. Discover how to pray bold prayers, how to step into God’s purpose with confidence, and how to overcome every lie that has tried to define your life. God wants to bless you, develop you, advance you, and move you beyond where you started. This message will show you how to partner with Him through prayer. 

When the favor of God finds you, everything changes. In this powerful message from the book of Ruth, Pastor James Epperly reveals how God flips the script, shifts your position, breaks generational patterns, and moves you from picking up scraps to owning the whole field. Just like Ruth, you may feel overlooked, underqualified, or stuck in a hard place — but favor is already going ahead of you.

Favor is preparing blessings you didn’t earn, doors you didn’t knock on, and opportunities you never imagined. If you’ve been walking through disruption, difficulty, or delay, this word is for you. God is positioning you. God is protecting you. God is promoting you. When favor finds you, nothing can stop what God is about to release in your life.

Free can hold us back from moving forward in the call God has on us. While we see throughout scripture the call to not fear, it can become a stronghold that potentially causes us to miss out on a powerful move of God. It is important that while fear can be debilitating, we have a power within us that helps us to lay down fear and become fearless in walking in faith and trust. .

Freedom isn’t passive—it’s taken. This message unpacks how “proximity creates permission” (Proverbs) and why leaving the back door open (Nehemiah 13) lets the enemy move into places reserved for worship, peace, and purpose. Learn the three-pronged response: Evict the squatter, Purify the room, Refill the storehouse—so joy, wisdom, and strength return.

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.