Deciphering The Arrows

Deciphering The Arrows

Not every arrow is an attack. Some arrows are instructions. In this message from our Better Together series, Pastor James Epperly teaches from the story of David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20. David had been anointed by God, but he still needed Jonathan to help him discern the season he was in. When Jonathan shot the arrows into the field, they were more than a signal — they were a message. They warned David, redirected him, protected him, and prepared him for what God had ahead. There are seasons in life when we need godly people to help us understand what God is saying. Is this rejection or redirection? Is this opposition or protection? Is this a delay, a warning, or a transition? You cannot always decipher the arrows alone. If this message encouraged you, like this video, share it with someone, and subscribe for more messages from Hope City Church. Learn more about Hope City Church: https://hopecity.tv

Amazed By His Word

In Day 6 of this Good Morning LIVE series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Epperly teaches on the authority of Jesus’ Word and the danger of becoming too familiar with holy things. When Jesus entered the synagogue in Capernaum, the people were astonished because He taught with authority and not as the scribes. His words carried weight, life, truth, and power. This teaching is a call to recover fresh wonder, fresh hunger, and fresh expectation every time we open the Word of God. If you’ve ever felt spiritually dull, distracted, or overly familiar with Scripture, this message will encourage you to pray again: “Lord, open my eyes.” A familiar verse can still carry a fresh word when your heart is open.

Fishers Of Men

In Day 5 of this Good Morning LIVE series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Epperly teaches on Jesus’ call to His first disciples: “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Following Jesus is not only about where He is leading us — it is also about who He is calling us to reach. This teaching reminds us that every believer is called to be a witness, point people to Jesus, and live with awareness that God can use ordinary conversations to make an eternal difference. If you’ve ever felt nervous about sharing your faith, this message will encourage you. Evangelism is not about being pushy or having every answer. It is about letting your life and words become a signpost that says, “This way to Jesus.”

The Adventure Of Surrender

In Day 4 of this Good Morning LIVE series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Epperly teaches on Jesus calling His first disciples and the powerful truth that surrender is where the adventure begins. When Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John, He stepped into their ordinary workday and invited them into an extraordinary purpose. This teaching reminds us that God often calls ordinary people in ordinary moments — and if we will follow Him, He will form us, shape us, and make us become everything He has called us to be. If you’ve been waiting for all the details before you obey, this message will encourage you to take the next step. You don’t need the whole map when you trust the One giving the direction.

Small Beginnings, Big Assignment

In this Good Morning LIVE teaching, Pastor James Epperly continues through the opening of Mark’s Gospel with a powerful reminder: **do not despise small beginnings when God is the One breathing on them.** Jesus’ public ministry began in places many people would have overlooked — the Jordan River, the wilderness, and Galilee. Yet those small beginnings carried the greatest assignment in history. In this message, you’ll be encouraged to trust God in hidden seasons, stand firm in your identity in Christ, overcome temptation with the Word, and believe that your next step of obedience matters. The Gospel may begin like seed, but when God is in it, it carries a future bigger than what you can see right now.