Welcome to the sermon podcast of Hope Presbyterian Church in Media, Pennsylvania.
At Hope, we believe the Bible is God's Word and that it reveals the hope found in Jesus Christ. Each week, you'll hear verse-by-verse, gospel-centered preaching that explains the Scriptures, applies them to everyday life, and points us to Christ.
Whether you're exploring Christianity, looking for a church home, or seeking to grow in your faith, we pray these sermons encourage you to know Christ more deeply and follow Him more faithfully.
To learn more about Hope Presbyterian Church, visit our website. We would love to welcome you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Media, Pennsylvania.
Are you spiritually thirsty? And where do you turn to satisfy that thirst?
On the final day of the Feast of Booths, Jesus stood up and issued a remarkable invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink” (John 7:37). His invitation is for anyone who recognizes their need for the life only he can give.
In this sermon from John 7:37–39, we consider three questions: Who should come to Christ? How should we come to him? And why should we come? Jesus calls sinners to come and drink by faith, promising the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit. And that life is meant to overflow—not only nourishing us in our walk with God, but producing fruit that blesses others and brings glory to our heavenly Father.
Whether you need to come to Christ for the first time or need to return to him for renewed strength and nourishment, his invitation remains: Come and drink.
The passage also reminds us that God is sovereign over the opposition His people face and that even weak faith can be genuine faith when its object is Jesus Christ. Most importantly, Jesus warns us not to delay our response to Him. There is such a thing as seeking Christ too late. Today is the day of salvation.
4 Oct 2026
John 7:25-34 | "Responses to Jesus"
Everyone has an opinion about Jesus—but how are you responding to Him? In John 7:25–34, we see three different responses to Jesus: some are confused about who He is, some are opposed to Him, and many believe in Him. Jesus reveals that He is the eternal Son of God, truly God and truly man, sent from the Father to be our Redeemer.
The passage also reminds us that God is sovereign over the opposition His people face and that even weak faith can be genuine faith when its object is Jesus Christ. Most importantly, Jesus warns us not to delay our response to Him. There is such a thing as seeking Christ too late. Today is the day of salvation.
20 Sept 2026
John 7:1-13 | "Rejection... and Hope"
Jesus knew what it was like to be rejected. In John 7, we see Jesus rejected by the religious leaders and even by his own brothers. Why do people reject Jesus? What happens when we reject him? And is there hope for those who have turned away from Christ?
As we walk through John 7:1–13, we see three important truths:
We shouldn’t be surprised that people reject Jesus. Jesus was rejected by the religious leaders and by members of his own family. Rejection can come even from people who are religious or very close to the things of God.
We should understand why people reject Jesus. Jesus says that the world hates him because he testifies that its works are evil. Our sinful hearts don't want to have our sin exposed.
We should see how Jesus responds to rejection. Jesus withdraws for a time, but rejection does not stop his mission. He continues toward the cross to redeem sinners—including people who once rejected him.
The good news is that there is hope for people who have rejected Jesus. Paul once persecuted Christ’s church. Jesus’ own brothers once did not believe in him, yet James and Jude eventually became followers of Christ. And the same gospel offers hope to us: Jesus lived, died, and rose again to save sinners who once rejected him.
Questions for Reflection
Have you ever experienced rejection? How does Jesus’ experience of rejection encourage you?
Why is it surprising that Jesus was rejected by religious leaders and even by his own brothers?
What does John 7:5 teach us about being close to Jesus or close to Christianity without truly believing in him?
According to John 7:7, why does the world reject Jesus?
Why don't we like having our sin exposed?
How can Christians respond when people reject Christ—or reject us because we follow Christ?
What does Jesus’ willingness to continue toward the cross teach us about his mission?
What do Paul, James, and Jude teach us about the hope of salvation for people who currently reject Jesus?
Is there someone in your family or among your friends who is rejecting Christ? How should this passage shape the way you pray for them?
How does the gospel give us hope for people who have rejected Jesus?
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