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The Light and the Way | unCERTAINty, Week 1

Ayren Nelson

Description

When life feels uncertain and the path ahead is unclear, who or what are you holding onto for guidance? In a world filled with shadows, Jesus is not just our guide, He is the way, the light that leads us forward. Discover how walking in His light changes how we see, move, and trust when everything else feels dark.

1 John 1-2:6

In life, what can we hold onto to give us certainty in uncertain times?

JESUS IS REAL.

GOD IS LIGHT.

JESUS IS THE WAY.

1 John 1:1-4 (ESV)

Jesus is real.

When was a time in your life that you knew without a shadow of a doubt that Jesus was real?

When we share the story of Jesus’ realness in our lives, we invite others to taste that realness as well.

1 John 1:5-10 (ESV)

God is light.

Are you walking in the light, or are you trying to hide?

If you want to experience complete unity with God and the church, it starts with confession.

1 John 2:1-2 (ESV)

1 John 2:3-6 (ESV)

Do you look more like Jesus today than you used to? And if not, do you know Him?

Division is easy. Standing firm together takes faith. In this message from Philippians 4, learn how to stay steady, choose joy, and keep your heart anchored when life tries to shake your unity.

The Power of Unity | Hope Together, Week 1

Jason Gore - Lead Pastor

October 12, 2025

“If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.”

Multiple communities. One family, one mission, one church.

#1 – The call to unity.

Philippians 2:1-4 (ESV)

Unity doesn’t mean we think alike on everything. It means we love alike in everything.

Mark 3:25 (ESV)

Matthew 16:18 (ESV)

How does the enemy distract, divide, and discourage?

Isolate. Divide. Distract. Destroy.

Colossians 2:15 (ESV)

When we fight for unity, we’re not fighting for victory; we’re fighting from victory.

Unity doesn’t happen with personal agendas. It happens with a commitment to oneness.

#2 – The example of unity.

Philippians 2:5-11 (ESV)

1 Corinthians 10:17 (ESV)

#3 – The result of unity.

Philippians 2:12-16 (ESV)

When the church walks in unity, the world sees Jesus clearly.

Psalm 133:1-3 (ESV)

Unity is where God commands His blessing.

John 17:21 (ESV)

Jesus tied our witness to our oneness.

This week, we explore how God’s family spans generations and circumstances, offering hope and stability in the middle of life’s disruptions. It will also invite you to experience the depth of connection, purpose, and belonging that comes from being part of God’s family.

Life often pushes us to chase after what we think we want, but what if God wants something far greater for us? In this message, we explore what it means to walk in His will and why the call to holiness is both a challenge and a gift. Discover how this fight shapes not only your life but also the health of your family and the world around you.

Your kids don’t need perfect parents- they need parents who point them to God. In this message, we’ll confront the ways we fail, uncover the Gospel’s power in our homes, and discover what it truly means to represent God to our kids. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to parent with purpose.

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What if marriage was never just about two people but about something greater? This message unpacks God’s design for marriage as a living picture of the Gospel, where love means sacrifice, submission points to trust, and two lives become one in Christ. Whether single or married, you’ll see how God’s ultimate love story transforms every relationship.

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Looking for real community and deeper relationships? Join a Small Group at Hope! It's where faith gets personal, and friendships grow strong. Find your group today → https://gethope.net/smallgroups/

⛪ ABOUT HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH:
We are a family that loves God, follows Jesus, and shares Hope. With 5 locations in the RDU area and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone.

🤝 Want to be part of what God is doing through Hope Community Church?
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Family means different things to different people, but what if it was designed for more than we think? In this kickoff to Family of Families discover why family is still the foundation for belonging, growth, and hope. Don’t miss this message... it might change the way you see family.

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Looking for real community and deeper relationships? Join a Small Group at Hope! It's where faith gets personal, and friendships grow strong. Find your group today → https://gethope.net/smallgroups/

⛪ ABOUT HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH:
We are a family that loves God, follows Jesus, and shares Hope. With 5 locations in the RDU area and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone.

🤝 Want to be part of what God is doing through Hope Community Church?
Partner with us and help bring hope to more people → https://gethope.net/give/