HOPE Baptist

05/30/2026

Hey church family and friends, just wanted to make sure you know that we are back at 101 Stallings Road tomorrow.

Teen class is at 10AM and worship service is at 11AM. We hope you will join us! Everyone is welcome 😊

Tomorrow's sermon is called, "AWAKE!" Don't miss it.

05/18/2026

Don't forget to visit HOPE at 11416 Albemarle Road this Sunday 5/24

05/06/2026

04/27/2026

We love our church family so much ❤️

03/09/2026

Huge night ahead! The BetterMan kickoff happens TONIGHT, 6:30 PM at Hickory Tavern. Get some FREE Steak, meet the guys, and discover a vision for manhood that actually works. Whether it’s your marriage, your work, or your walk with God, this is about leveling up every area of your life. Register yourself at the link below, and then share it with a friend so we can get an accurate headcount for the tavern. See you tonight!

BetterMan Men's Bible Study Launch - FREE Steak Dinner
https://onehopebaptistchurch.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=DUXXQU7

03/05/2026

Calling all Men!👊

Tired of just "winging it"? Life hits hard, and most of us are navigating it without a playbook. Whether you’re a husband, a father, or just a guy looking for a solid group of friends, BetterMan is for you.

We are launching a brand-new 11-week journey starting this Monday night, March 9th, at Hickory Tavern for a FREE Steak Dinner, and we want you there! No fluff, no gimmicks—just real talk about what it means to be a man today, backed by solid teaching and great conversation.

When: This Monday, March 9th @ 6:30 PM

Where: Hickory Tavern (Indian Trail / Sun Valley)

Cost: FREE

Come grab a seat, some free steak, and let’s figure out how to be the men our families and community need us to be. Click the link to register below and drop a comment below if you’re interested or have questions!

https://onehopebaptistchurch.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=DUXXQU7

02/01/2026

https://youtu.be/tBaatgB_T3c
Here is a link to our service!

“Warnings of Sin” (Video Repost 02.01.2026)This message emphasizes that God reveals His glory primarily through His Word, not merely through signs or miracle...

01/31/2026

Please watch this important update from Pastor David.

01/25/2026

The Impact of Hidden Sin , Joshua 7:5-7

In this message, Joshua is presented as a powerful picture of Christ and of God’s design for a life of faith, obedience, and dependence. The focus of this sermon is Israel’s shocking defeat at Ai, following their great victory at Jericho, and how that defeat exposes the devastating consequences of hidden sin.

Pastor David reminds us that Israel’s loss was not a military failure—it was a spiritual failure. The root cause was Achan’s hidden sin, compounded by Joshua’s drift into self-reliance and failure to seek God’s direction. Success had subtly shifted the people from dependence on God to confidence in themselves.

From Joshua 7:5–7, Pastor David outlines five major impacts of hidden sin, noting that four are deeply destructive, while the fifth—though painful—can become redemptive.

1. Hidden Sin Empowers Enemies
Israel, once confident in God’s promise, suddenly becomes vulnerable. Thirty-six men are killed, and the army flees in fear. Pastor David explains that sin removes God’s protective hand, empowering enemies spiritually and practically. Hidden sin opens doors for Satan to steal, kill, and destroy, not just individuals, but families, churches, and communities.

2. Hidden Sin Weakens Faith
The people’s hearts “melt and become as water.” Their confidence in God collapses. Pastor David emphasizes that while adversity can strengthen faith, unaddressed sin often causes believers to question God’s faithfulness rather than examine their own disobedience.

3. Hidden Sin Makes the Courageous Fearful
Even Joshua—commanded by God to be strong and courageous—falls into despair and confusion. Pastor David highlights that no believer, no matter how mature or faithful, is immune to spiritual collapse if sin is allowed to remain hidden.

4. Hidden Sin Causes God’s People to Settle for Less
Joshua’s lament that they should have stayed on the other side of the Jordan reveals how far his thinking has fallen. Pastor David warns that hidden sin pushes believers toward compromise, retreat, and blending in with the world instead of boldly advancing God’s mission.

5. Hidden Sin Can Bring the Prideful to Their Knees
Joshua and the elders tear their clothes, fall on their faces, and humble themselves before God. Pastor David stresses the word can: devastation does not automatically produce repentance, but when met with humility, it can lead to restoration. People either turn to God in brokenness or turn away in rebellion.

Throughout the message, Pastor David explains that God often allows adversity—not to destroy His people—but to reorient their hearts, restore dependence, and bring humility. Using the illustration of a needlepoint, he shows how what appears chaotic and painful from our limited perspective is part of a beautiful design known fully only to God.

A powerful personal testimony illustrates these two responses to pain: rebellion or surrender. When hardship is met with humility, God brings light, healing, and renewed faith. Defeat does not have to be the end of the story—it can be the turning point.

Pastor David reminds us that salvation is not religion, ceremony, or words, but heart-level repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. For believers, the call is to expose hidden sin, stop trusting self, and walk closely with God. For the lost, the call is to respond to Christ, who draws hearts out of darkness and into His light.

Scripture Cross-References Used
Primary Text
* Joshua 7:5–7

God’s Promise and the Condition of Obedience
* Joshua 1:5
* Joshua 1:8

Hidden Sin and Spiritual Vulnerability
* Ephesians 4:27
* John 10:10
* Galatians 5:16

God’s Sovereignty in Adversity
* Romans 8:28
* Jeremiah 29:4
* Jeremiah 29:11

God’s Ways Above Human Understanding
* Isaiah 55:8–9
Humility, Repentance, and Restoration
* James 4:8–10
* 1 Peter 5:6
Christian Mission and Purpose
* Mark 16:15
* 2 Corinthians 5:18–20
God’s Love, Light, and Drawing Hearts
* 1 John 4:19
* John 6:44
* 1 John 1:5

Trials Producing Growth and Hope
* James 1:3–4
* Romans 5:3–4

Mourning and Humility Before God
* Job 1:20

Salvation
* Romans 10:10
* Romans 10:13
* James 2:19