Exploring Faith in 3D: The Secret to a Fruitful Life - July 19 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

Exploring Faith in 3D: The Secret to a Fruitful Life - July 19 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

Jesus teaches that the secret to a fruitful, joyful, and faithful life is staying closely connected to Him.  *  Jesus is the true vine, and His followers are the branches.  *  Branches that remain connected to Him bear much fruit; apart from Him they can do nothing.  *  God lovingly prunes His people so they become even more fruitful.  *  Remaining in Christ means obeying His Word and living in His love.  *  Jesus' greatest command is to love one another as He has loved us.  *  He calls His followers friends, not servants, because He has revealed the Father's heart to them.  *  The world may reject Christ's followers just as it rejected Him, but the Holy Spirit will testify about Jesus and strengthen them.  Main Theme   Stay connected to Jesus, and your life will bear lasting fruit through love, obedience, and dependence on Him.   Key Verse       "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." — John 15:5 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

Exploring Faith in 3D: True Worship - July 12 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

Psalm 95 is a joyful invitation to worship God, followed by a serious warning to listen and obey Him. *  Come with joy, singing and thanksgiving because God is the great King and Creator of all things.  *  Bow before Him in humility because He is our Maker and we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.  *  Don't harden your hearts like Meribah and Massah, where the Israelites rebelled against God in the wilderness.  *  Learn from Israel's failures—unbelief and disobedience kept that generation from entering God's promised rest.  Main Theme True worship isn't just singing—it includes listening to God's voice and responding with faithful obedience. Key Verse > "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts..." — Psalm 95:7–8 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

God Still Uses Broken People - June 28 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

The gospel was never meant to stay where it was comfortable. In Acts 16, God redirects His servants, opens hearts, breaks chains, and transforms lives. A wealthy businesswoman finds faith. A demon-possessed girl is set free. Two beaten prisoners sing in the darkness, and a jailer discovers salvation before dawn. It's a story of pain, purpose, and redemption that reminds us of one powerful truth: God doesn't wait for perfect people or perfect circumstances. He still uses broken people to accomplish His perfect plan. 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

You Might Be Wrong - June 21 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

Saul was absolutely convinced he was right. Armed with certainty, passion, and religious conviction, he set out for Damascus determined to stop the followers of Jesus. He believed he was serving God. He believed he was defending the truth. He believed he knew exactly what he was doing. But he was wrong. In a blinding moment on the road to Damascus, everything changed. The man who thought he could see was struck blind. The man who came to arrest Christians became a follower of Christ. The man who opposed Jesus came face-to-face with the risen Lord. Acts 9:1–22 reminds us that sincerity is not the same as truth. Sometimes the greatest obstacle to God's work in our lives is the assumption that we already have all the answers. But when Jesus confronts us, our pride gives way to humility, our certainty gives way to faith, and our lives are forever transformed. 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

Growing Through Conflict - June 14 2026 - Rev. Bob Solon

The church was growing, the gospel was spreading, and lives were being changed. But as the church expanded, a conflict arose. Some people were being overlooked, and the unity of the church was at risk. What could have become a division became an opportunity for growth. Instead of ignoring the problem, the believers responded by serving. Faithful men stepped forward to care for those in need, allowing the church to remain united and focused on its mission. Acts 6:1–7 reminds us that God often uses challenges to create opportunities for ministry. When we choose service over selfishness and helping over complaining, God can bring growth out of conflict. Because when God's people serve others, the church grows stronger, needs are met, and the gospel moves forward. 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