Today we start a new sermon series titled "The Disconnect"
We say we believe in God—but does the way we live reflect what we say we believe?
We believe in Jesus, but do we truly know Him? We know God loves us, yet we worry and doubt. We believe He is working, yet wonder where He is. We receive forgiveness but struggle to forgive. We justify sin, hide our faith, and convince ourselves we don’t really need the church.
There’s often a disconnect between what we believe and how we live.
The Disconnect confronts those gaps with the truth of Scripture—challenging us not just to believe in God, but to live like we believe Him.

Jesus gives one of His most unsettling warnings in Matthew 7:21–23: it’s possible to believe in God, talk about God, even do things for God—and still not truly know Him.
They called Him Lord. They pointed to their accomplishments. They looked religious. But Jesus exposed the disconnect between outward belief and a genuine relationship with Him.
Faith isn’t simply knowing the right words, attending church, or doing good things. It’s about knowing Jesus—and being known by Him.
What if the greatest danger isn’t rejecting Jesus…but believing we know Him when we really don’t?

We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.

Hope Wesleyan Church
505 4th Ave NE
Independence, IA 50644