Browse published sermons from Pastor Hans Peters in UStepIn Hope Ministries.
Nov 29, 2025 12:37 AM America/Toronto
This story reminds us that Advent brings us a delightfully mixed message. It is not just a season of waiting; it’s also a season of judgment. It's also a season of joy. Going to God's house can be either a chore or a delight. What is it for you? If you
Nov 22, 2025 2:05 AM America/Toronto
The central theme of Psalm 46 is the assurance of God's protection and presence during crises. We note, that fear is a terrible thing. Fear causes us to settle for second best. Fear may even keep us from answering God’s call. If you would like us to pra
Nov 15, 2025 1:36 AM America/Toronto
One of the hardest lessons we need to learn is that not many worthwhile things in life are ever given, most have to be earned. It appears that work is part of the plan of God for our lives. The apostle Paul believed this. Work is seen as part of God's per
Nov 8, 2025 1:32 AM America/Toronto
God has drawn a line in the sand that the devil cannot cross - We must recognize that God’s boundaries not only protect us but also guide us toward righteousness. Paul says that we must be ready for anything that threatens our faith. Paul knew that the
Nov 1, 2025 12:35 AM America/Toronto
Paul often encouraged believers to live out grace in their relationships, forgiving one another as God has forgiven each of us. Grace teaches us to let go of bitterness and embrace the freedom that comes from forgiving others. If you would like us to pray
Oct 25, 2025 12:31 AM America/Toronto
Paul thought he was nearing the end of his life, and so Paul could confidently say that he had been faithful to his call. Paul writes this letter to Timothy. At the same time, it's a reminder to all of us that life is a continuous journey, and until our l
Oct 16, 2025 7:28 PM America/Toronto
Paul essentially says: don’t give up! Continue to live as you know you should, God is the only one you need to please. He also says: don’t expect false teachers and evil people to reform and change on their own. Left alone, they will go from bad to wo
Oct 8, 2025 12:02 AM America/Toronto
2 Timothy 2:2 tells us: Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will b
Oct 4, 2025 12:31 AM America/Toronto
As we live our lives of faith, we may be surrounded by a large crowd or a small group of trusted companions. Whatever the size of our community, we are born with a need to walk this road of life with fellow travelers. We need to “go with” others on th
Sep 25, 2025 11:25 PM America/Toronto
Why is it so difficult to have true contentment? It’s difficult to have true contentment due to several factors. One might be our mindset and our behavior, which can often lead us to feel unfulfilled despite our achievements. Another could be the consta
Sep 18, 2025 6:26 PM America/Toronto
Jesus is the sole mediator, acting as the bridge between humanity and God. No one else can mediate our relationship with God! "Godliness" and "Dignity" emphasize the importance of a life that is both spiritually mature and morally upright. Godliness refer
Sep 12, 2025 7:58 PM America/Toronto
Our current Series is called: Living with… it’s about the principles we are born with, the traditions in place at home, at church, the life choices we make, and how we deal with everyday situations. We’ll look at how important it is to live accordin
Sep 6, 2025 3:45 PM America/Toronto
Paul probably wrote this letter during the year 60 A.D. while he was under house arrest. Onesimus was a domestic slave who belonged to Philemon, a wealthy man and a member of the church in Colosse. Onesimus had run away from Philemon and had made his way
Aug 28, 2025 12:54 PM America/Toronto
The love of God is a profound concept that encompasses His unconditional care, that encompasses two things that when seen or placed close together show a contrasting effect: mercy, and grace on one hand and discipline towards us his children on the other.
Aug 15, 2025 10:58 PM America/Toronto
How might we improve our relationship with God? If our minds are occupied with the problems of the day. It’s like we lose our focus on God. There is a massive disconnect between what the people have been doing for God and what God wants. Perhaps we even
Aug 8, 2025 10:53 PM America/Toronto
This text teaches that human opinions are subject to change, but God's truth remains constant. We tend to form opinions on all matters in life, as Christians in today’s world, we might consider that even though Jeremiah got his message from God, he was
Aug 2, 2025 12:28 PM America/Toronto
Practical matters refer to actions and decisions that are directly related to everyday life and can be applied in real-world situations. In Luke 12, Jesus, the Son of God, was teaching his disciples, the crowds gathered to hear him, they were eager to lis
Jul 28, 2025 8:21 AM America/Toronto
Hosea was the last great prophet that God sent to the northern Kingdom of Israel before they were destroyed and exiled by the Assyrians. He presents a powerful message of God’s love for his people, even while they were sinning against Him. If you would
Jul 23, 2025 11:51 PM America/Toronto
Christian faith provides a growth track into knowledge of the truth; but along the way, how do we guard against being deceived by lies masquerading as “well crafted arguments"? Consider, if your growth track is too narrow, you might become thick-headed
Jul 15, 2025 9:32 PM America/Toronto
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Jul 5, 2025 10:34 AM America/Toronto
We cannot expect a rose to bloom if we planted a sunflower We need to distinguish between freedom to sin and freedom to serve. We have the freedom of choice, but we do not have the liberty to alter or change the repercussions of that decision. You harvest
Jun 28, 2025 7:08 PM America/Toronto
Today’s Scripture richly distinguishes between our will and God’s will. And some questions came up: Are we planning on deciding to obey God using our own will or are we planning to decide with the help of God’s divine Will? Even way back when the me
Jun 26, 2025 11:35 PM America/Toronto
Elijah laid his cloak over Elisha’s shoulders indicating Elisha’s call to become Elijah’s successor. Elisha, a farmer by trade, is taken by surprise by this unexpected encounter with the renowned prophet Elijah. Despite the shock, Elisha recognizes
Jun 20, 2025 6:27 PM America/Toronto
"Because in the beginning we were all one". That's why the apostle Paul reminds us "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." That's why it is absurd to divide