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Sunday Messages
Listen to weekend services from Hosanna Church, a multi-site church located in the south metro of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We long to multiply the hope and heartbeat of Jesus through irresistible love, generosity and unity. Learn more at http://hosannalc.org
Episodes
Sunday MessagesGood News at Greater Depths | Good Attachments
Join Pastor Ryan Alexander for today's message!
Sunday MessagesGood News at Greater Depths | The Good Inward Journey
The more deeply we know ourselves, the more God can do His good work within us. It begins by inviting the Holy Spirit to search, reveal and heal the world…
Sunday MessagesMay of Good News | Pentecost
May is a month of significant celebrations and holidays- each containing a unique proclamation of good news.
Sunday MessagesA Resurrected Life | Resurrected Influence
The resurrection of Jesus is good news for our lives because when we have fully entrusted our lives to Christ- we can influence others to do the same, even and…
Sunday MessagesA Resurrected Life | Resurrected Boldness
The resurrection of Jesus is good news for our lives because- when we experience the transforming power of the gospel- we are compelled and empowered to boldly…
Sunday MessagesA Resurrected Life | Resurrected Suffering
The resurrection of Jesus is Good News for our lives, because when we no longer fear death- we are set free to really live.
Sunday MessagesA Resurrected Life | Resurrected Identity
The resurrection of Jesus is Good News for our lives because, in Christ, our old life is gone, and a new life has begun (2 Cor 5:17).
Sunday MessagesPalm Sunday 2024
Palm Sunday launches “Holy Week”- with the day we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem, being highly praised as the hero the Israelites had been hoping for…
Sunday MessagesGood News of the Cross | Reconciliation
The good news of the cross is that it provides the bridge that repairs and reconciles our relationship- to God and to one another.
Sunday MessagesGood News of the Cross | Revealed
Paul declares- “Jesus is the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15). In other words… Jesus is what God is like. And nowhere is God more clearly revealed…
Sunday MessagesGood News of the Cross | Redemption
The good news of the cross includes the reality that though we were once living under the curse of the fall, Jesus’ death redeems us from the curse, so we can…
Sunday MessagesGood News of the Cross | Rescue
The Cross is about God going on a personal rescue mission to get his people back. His death on the cross completes that mission by defeating the forces of…
Sunday MessagesGood News of the Cross: Revolution
At the center of the good news stands an old wooden cross. The message of the cross has been reduced to Jesus dying for my sins so I can go to heaven. While…
Sunday MessagesGood News | Eternal Life (Salvation)
Jesus has made it possible for us to live forever with God, like He always intended. Jesus has gone ahead to prepare a place for us. And God desires that all…
Sunday MessagesGood News: Transforming Purpose (Sanctification)
The gospel message rightly proclaims good news for our life after death, however it firstly proclaims Spirit-led purpose into our current, daily lives here on…
Sunday MessagesGood News | Victorious Hope (Resurrection)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ means that suffering leads to victory, and sin is no longer the master of our lives.
Sunday MessagesGood News | Perfect Solution (Redemption)
The problem of sin is resolved and redeemed by Jesus’ death on the cross, making it possible for all who believe, to be reunited with God.
Sunday MessagesGood News | Everybody's Broken (Sin)
Just like you’ve always suspected, deep down, there actually is something wrong with you. And you’re not the only one.
Sunday MessagesGood News | Created Good
This week we explore the first “facet” of a more complete gospel by starting with the Good News that when God created the world- he declared humanity…
Sunday MessagesGood News Launch
This message launches our 2024 Year of Good News and considers why it’s so critical to clarify and expand our understanding of what it means to believe, share…
Sunday MessagesNew Years Online Worship Experience
Dec 31 is the last day of the year and the final Sunday in our Year With Jesus. Gather with your people, or find a quiet place to worship alone. Let's focus on…
Sunday MessagesChristmas
Christmas- the day we Receive, Celebrate, and Share the Angel's proclamation to the shepherds: "Behold! I bring you Good News of Great Joy that will be for ALL…
Sunday MessagesAdvent | Who Is To Come
Just as the Israelites awaited the arrival of The Christ, Christians now await the promised return of Jesus. This week, we live into the story of Simeon, who…
Sunday MessagesAdvent | Who Is
During Jesus’ finite years on earth, he accomplished all that was expected and required of The Christ- namely securing the salvation of God’s people. This…
Sunday MessagesAdvent | The Christ of Christmas | Who Was
The glorious mystery of the Trinity holds that Jesus always existed as The Christ, even before he was conceived and born to a virgin. This week, we live into…
Sunday MessagesAdvent | The Christ of Christmas: Series Intro
“Christ” is not Jesus’ last name! It’s the title that sets him apart from every man. This week, we live into Joseph’s story- as one of the first to hear of the…
Sunday MessagesTough Topics | Jesus & Revenge
Jesus was bold. In his famed “Sermon on the Mount”- Jesus directly addressed hot and complex topics. What Jesus had to say about…
Sunday MessagesTough Topics | Jesus and Money
Jesus was bold. In his famed “Sermon on the Mount”- Jesus directly addressed hot and complex topics. What Jesus had to say about…
Sunday MessagesTough Topics | Jesus and Sexuality
“Sermon on the Mount”- Jesus directly addressed hot and complex topics. What Jesus had to say about…
Sunday MessagesJesus & Tough Topics | Jesus & Politics
Jesus directly addressed hot and complex topics. What Jesus had to say about…
Sunday MessagesMiracles | Thank you for the Miracle
Jesus was a miracle worker. He commanded the supernatural out of the natural, causing many to believe he was who he said he was.
Sunday MessagesMiracles | Miracles of Provision
Jesus was a miracle worker. He commanded the supernatural out of the natural, causing many to believe he was who he said he was.
Sunday MessagesMiracles | Drop Your Nets
Jesus was a miracle worker. He commanded the supernatural out of the natural, causing many to believe he was who he said he was.
Sunday MessagesMiracles | Amazed To Know
Jesus was a miracle worker. He commanded the supernatural out of the natural, causing many to believe he was who he said he was.
Sunday MessagesThe Crowd He Kept | Empowered Women
Jesus was known (and criticized) for the “crowd he kept.” Religious leaders did not typically associate with the people that Jesus valued and befriended.
Sunday MessagesThe Crowd He Kept | Diverse Backgrounds
Jesus was known (and criticized) for the “crowd he kept.” Religious leaders did not typically associate with the people that Jesus valued and befriended.
Sunday MessagesThe Crowd Jesus Kept | Sinners
Jesus was known (and criticized) for the "crowd he kept." Religious leaders did not typically associate with the people that Jesus valued and befriended.
Sunday MessagesWith Jesus | Resting
Being "with Jesus" requires slowing down long enough to rest and listen. This week, Pastor Jenn reflects on how sabbatical rest opened the space to be with…
Sunday MessagesWith Jesus | Returning
This weekend our Pastors, Ryan and Jenn Alexander, returned from a 4 month sabbatical. This time was set apart for them to Rest, Renew, and Be With Jesus. We…
Sunday MessagesThe Stuff He Did | Healed
Jesus was a healer. With the touch of his hand, he healed short term illnesses, and lifelong diseases. With his voice, he commanded evil spirits to cease…
Sunday MessagesThe Stuff He Did | Served
Jesus declared that he did not come to be served, but to serve. As his followers, do we consistently position ourselves to be servants?
Sunday MessagesThe Stuff He Did | Related
Jesus deeply invested in relationships. He spent significant time eating, walking, and sharing life with his followers and friends, so that he could influence…
Sunday MessagesThe Stuff He Did | Prayed
Jesus spent his days engaged in meaningful and high impact activities, including consistent and intentional Prayer. How could my prayer life look more Jesus?
Sunday MessagesWhat Made Jesus Mad | Don't Practice What You Preach
We discover what deeply matters to Jesus, by paying attention to what made him angry. Jesus reserved his harshest words for the hypocritical religious leaders…
Sunday MessagesWhat Made Jesus Mad | Turning Tables
We discover what deeply matters to Jesus, by paying attention to what made him angry. The most famous account of Jesus expressing anger happens when he "turns…
Sunday MessagesWhat Made Jesus Mad: Rules
One of the ways to discover what really matters to a person is to pay attention to what makes them angry. As Jesus followers, do we have righteous anger about…
Sunday MessagesThe Stories Jesus Told: Entrusted
Jesus was a great storyteller, and he harnessed the power of story to capture and convey his largest truths.
Sunday MessagesThe Stories Jesus Told | Come to the Party
Jesus was a great storyteller, and he harnessed the power of story to capture and convey his largest truths.
Sunday MessagesThe Stories Jesus Told | The Sower
Jesus was a great storyteller, and he harnessed the power of story to capture and convey his largest his largest truths
Sunday MessagesJesus Went Through it Too | Pain and Suffering
Just like us - Jesus experienced tremendous suffering - emotionally and physically. He was abandoned and betrayed by those closest to him, and his body endured…
Sunday MessagesJesus Went Through it Too | Grief and Loss
Christianity is distinct in the belief that God is not distant from the human experience, but actually intimately connected as a man who went through it all…
Sunday MessagesJesus Went Through It Too | Stressful Situations
Christianity is distinct in the belief that God is not distant from the human experience, but actually intimately connected as a man who went through it all…
Sunday MessagesJesus Went Through it Too | He Had a Mom!
Just like us - Jesus was born into a family, with a mother who nurtured and shaped him. Christian tradition respects - and sometimes even reveres - Mary. But…
Sunday MessagesFix Your Eyes on Jesus
We gather and celebrate confirmation while exploring what it means to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.