Browse published sermons from Pastor Hans Peters in UStepIn Hope Ministries.
May 15, 2026 10:58 PM America/Toronto
The new Christians Peter wrote to had been surprised by having to face persecution for their faith. These Christians Peter wrote to were Gentiles and they were shocked, because they became Christians just in time to be persecuted. Into this Peter breaks t
May 8, 2026 10:30 PM America/Toronto
Stay Humble, with a good Attitude”. Try it. Keep your composure, avoid engaging in emotional reactions. In your day-to-day actions, avoid conflict and remain unimpressed by the intimidation tactics others might bring against you, and be aware of any ins
Apr 30, 2026 10:58 PM America/Toronto
“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit”. These were the last words of the apostle Stephen just before he died. In ancient times, many middle eastern religions employed rock piles as altars, but none as prolific as the Semitic faiths. Homes and Jewish gatherin
Apr 23, 2026 1:25 PM America/Toronto
Today I’d like to take you with me to look at a 4th admonition and that is looking at Christian behavior while we walk this world as temporary sojourners in this world. I know many of you have family members who don’t know Jesus yet, and if you’re h
Apr 17, 2026 5:10 PM America/Toronto
Peter told us, we are to be set apart, for we are different, not blending in with the crowd, yet we’re not to be different just for the sake of being different. God’s qualities in our lives makes us different. We must admit that we all desperately nee
Apr 11, 2026 1:17 AM America/Toronto
God is present in your Suffering – 1 Peter 1:3-9 Jesus is risen! Indeed, he is Risen, Alleluia! and we shout it with joy. After encountering this reality, how do you feel? During Jesus’ trial Peter denied knowing Jesus. Soon after Jesus died and rose
Apr 3, 2026 10:19 PM America/Toronto
The cross represents the ultimate sacrifice, offering hope and forgiveness for humanity's sins, and is a reminder of God's love and grace. No one took Jesus’ life from Him. God had given him a specific task. That task was to lay down his life on behalf
Mar 31, 2026 12:11 AM America/Toronto
The first Passover. They obeyed the Lord not knowing that the next day they would leave Egypt. Then around 1,500 years pass since the 1st Passover. Now Jesus and his disciples were getting ready to celebrate the Passover, this time Jesus began by washing
Mar 26, 2026 5:25 PM America/Toronto
Praise God in highest heaven!” … Hosanna! Why were people shouting Hosanna? The Hebrew word yasha means “deliver or save” and anna means “beg or beseech”. These combine literally into the word: Hosanna meaning “I beg you to save!” or “pl
Mar 20, 2026 12:10 AM America/Toronto
Let me give you two words: Two words: “Not guilty” With and through Jesus Christ we are FREE! The fact is that the whole human race is on death row. Justly condemned for repeatedly breaking God’s holy law. Without Jesus we would have no hope at all.
Mar 13, 2026 12:03 AM America/Toronto
Ultimately, Saul’s story is a cautionary tale about the consequences of turning away from God’s guidance and the tragic results that can ensue when one seeks to fulfill their own will above the will of God. The way we choose people or things is differ
Mar 7, 2026 12:30 AM America/Toronto
The Bible teaches that we Christians are not immune to suffering. Instead, it emphasizes that trials and tribulations are part of the process of sanctification and are designed to enable believers to grow into the image of Christ. The message for us, if w
Feb 28, 2026 12:25 AM America/Toronto
When some people learn that they are saved by God through faith, they start to worry. “Do I have enough faith? Is my faith strong enough to save me? Don’t miss the point, it is Jesus Christ who saves us. Not our feeling or actions, and he is strong en
Feb 18, 2026 10:12 AM America/Toronto
The Christian church began the season of Lent last Wednesday on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day period of penitential preparation for Easter, involving fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving. Someone who spent time on the space station said this: From orbit,
Feb 13, 2026 11:30 PM America/Toronto
The Bible is filled with stories of remarkable leaders who transformed nations and shaped history. While qualities like courage, wisdom, and charisma are often attributed to their success, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is their exceptional listenin
Feb 3, 2026 7:19 PM America/Toronto
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Jan 31, 2026 12:06 AM America/Toronto
We need to realize that God’s hatred was real-burning, consuming and destroying... He hates sin, and he stands as the righteous Judge, ready to mete out justice; punishment to all who defy his rule. God’s love is also real. So real that he sent his So
Jan 24, 2026 12:56 AM America/Toronto
If we carry a heavy burden, then sadly our life may feel heavy and dark and then what should we do? The world these days is very noisy, instead of having peace, we find just the opposite, in our gloom and despair, we fear that our sorrow and troubles will
Jan 14, 2026 3:30 PM America/Toronto
John proclaims Jesus as the Son of God and Savior, emphasizing belief in Him as necessary for salvation. How do you know what your mission in life is? John the Baptist knew. He knew that he came to prepare the way for Jesus. But what about us? How do we k
Jan 9, 2026 11:49 PM America/Toronto
God loves us, but we need to remember, God’s will never changes. God says: I am the Lord that is my name. God is firm in what he says. If we will not listen and obey God, He will discipline us through consequences. God’s goal is that we learn to trust
Dec 24, 2025 10:44 AM America/Toronto
As Matthew tells us about the birth of Jesus, we learn more about Joseph than at any other point in scripture. We learn the kind of person he was and most of all, we learn about who Jesus will be. Both Mary and Joseph were visited by angels of God. Angel
Dec 19, 2025 11:15 AM America/Toronto
Advent and Christmas means celebrating the birth of a baby. Babies make no demands on anyone other than their parents or those caring for them. While we may enjoy holding babies, the moment they start fussing we quickly hand them back to their mother or f
Dec 11, 2025 9:33 PM America/Toronto
Judah was characterized by rugged terrain, rolling hills, and fertile valleys and this region, known as the Hill Country of Judah, played a crucial role in the life and history of the Israelite tribes, particularly the tribe of Judah. It is often describe
Dec 6, 2025 1:09 AM America/Toronto
The Bible emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding as essential gifts from God. Spiritual wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord and is characterized by a deep reverence for God and His commandments. Isaiah was a prophet during a tumultuous