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Recalibrate for Revival

Join us this Sunday at 10am as Pastor Mark Hopper or Pastor Austin Hopper brings the word.  You won't want to miss this one. Click below to listen to this past Sunday's sermon. 

Recalibrate for Revival at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

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Jesus in your Boat at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Jesus in your Boat

When you are sailing the sea of life if you have Jesus in your boat everything will be ok.

God is Looking for Intercessors at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

God is Looking for Intercessors

God is looking for those will will spend time in prayer with Him.

The King's Love for Us at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Love at the King's Table

David brought Mephibosheth to the king's Table. God wants you at His table.

The Secret Place at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Secret Place

Psalm 91 - Pastor Hopper shares with the church how important it is for each of us to have a place where we can go to spend time with God and where there are no distractions.

But If Not at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

But If Not

The three Hebrew children knew that God could deliver them from the fiery furnace but they were prepared to even trust God if He did not rescue them.

Let God Arise at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Let God Arise

No matter what comes against you you must let the power and inspiration rise up within YOU. God will help you to overcome anything in your life.

Zacchaeus at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows My Name - Zacchaeus

Hello, my name is Zacchaeus. Jesus saw me in a tree and called my name.  He knew my name and asked to go home with me.  

Jonah at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows Where I Am - Jonah

Hello, y name is Jonah. God knows my every move.  He saw me and delivered me out of the belly of the fish.

Nathaniel at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows My Future - Nathaniel

Hello, my name is Nathaniel. Jesus saw me sitting under a fig tree and told me what was in my future.

Mary at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Called My Name - Mary

Hello, my name is Mary. Jesus delivered me from 7 devils. When He died I lost all hope. But when He called my name I received life again.

Peter at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows My Mental

Condition - Peter

Hello, my name is Peter. I was a disciple.  I denied Him and He shouldn't ever have anything else to do with me but when He arose He called my name. 

Abraham at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows My Sacrififce - Abraham

Hello, my name is Abraham. I was ready to sacrifice my only son when God stopped me. He provided another sacrifice in place of my son.

Christian at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Hello My Name Is - Christian

Hello, my name is Christian. Jesus changed Abram, Jacob, Simon, and Saul's names. He changes your name as well. Proudly wear your new name when you receive salvation.

David at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Knows The Way - David

David said, "When I had fainted..." We will all face times in our life when we don't know the way but we can look to God for our answers.

The Fight Lesson 1 at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Fight - Lesson 1

Fight for Your Faith - There are some things in life worth fighting for. In this three-part series, Pastor Mark speaks of the proper things that we should fight for.

The Fight Lesson 2 at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Fight - Lesson 2

Fight for Your Freedom - There are some things in life worth fighting for. In this three-part series, Pastor Mark speaks of the proper things that we should fight for.

The Fight Lesson 3 at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Fight - Lesson 3

The Fight is Spiritual - There are some things in life worth fighting for. In this three-part series, Pastor Mark speaks of the proper things that we should fight for.

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 1 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 2 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 3 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 4 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 5 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 6 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 7 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 8 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 9 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 10 

GO MAKE DISCIPLES - Lesson 11 

Witness at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Witness Series Lesson 1

Pastor encourages the church to "claim the power" Jesus gave in Acts 1:8, "...You shall receive power to witness..." "Come and See, Go and Tell"

Witness at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Witness Series Lesson 2

Do you have value? What is your life worth? God places great value of a life. "Who is Listening to You"

Witness at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Witness Series Lesson 3

The Third in Pastor's Witness Series.

"Weep for the City." Pastor uses Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the walls to our modern day.

Meet our pastor

Pastor Mark Hopper - a fantastic communicator, leader, and minister who has been leading our congregation since 1996! Not only has he ministered in over 80 camps and in more than 40 states, but he has also traveled to several foreign countries to spread his message of love and faith.

More sermons

A Bride for Issac at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

A Bride For Issac

What is your favorite Bible story? In the story of Abraham's servant finding a bride for Issac, Rebekah is a type of the Bride of Christ.

The Fifth Sparrow at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Fifth Sparrow

Do you have value? What is your life worth?  God places great value of a life.

Overcomer at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Overcomer

Have you ever hand a problem that was so big you just couldn’t seem to look beyond it, and so stubborn it just wouldn’t go away?

He Came to my House at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

He Came To My House

An illustrated sermon told from the viewpoint of the owner of the house where the disciples and Jesus would partake of the Last Supper. Jesus wants to come to your house!

The Secret Place 2 at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

The Secret Place

God is trying to lead us into the revelation of not only having a secret place, but of living from the secret place.

God is Building a Church at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

God Is Building A Church

God is building a church. We must be authentic, praying and passionate people if we are going to fullfil the message of Christ.

Crossroads at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Crossroads

The direction we choose at the "crossroads" not only has ramifications for the rest of your journey, but more importantly, it determines our final destination.

Not the Half has been Told at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Not The Half Has Been Told

The Queen of the South came to see the wisdom of Solomon and she said, "Not the half has been told." And "A greater that Solomon is here."

Don't Miss the Party at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Don't Miss The Party

Have you been baptized? There is so much to be enjoyed in the kingdom of God. Everybody loves a party. Being in the family of God brings so much joy. Don't miss the party!

Hosting the Presence of God at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Hosting the Presence of God

It is so important when God's presence comes to your heart that you have prepared a place for the Spirit to dwell. What a differance Hosting the Presence of God makes!

How far will Love Go at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

How Far Will Love Go?

It's the story of Rizpah, and the love she had for her son. How far will love go? Goldly men always inquire of the Lord, for He is an unfailing source. 

Prioritizing Your Priorities

Are your priorities where they need to be?  Issac built an altar, pitched his tent, and dug a well. His prayer, family and his responsibilites were all lined up with the plan of God.

Trouble with the Curve at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Trouble With The Curve

How do you handle the curves life throws at you? Job did the right things. We can learn from the life of Job and apply those things to our life to be overcomers.

Where are You Placing your Stones at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Where Are You Placing Your Stones?

The Israelites carried the stones out into and out of the Jordan River. What memorials are we leaving for our children. Where are you palcing your stones?

Where are the Foot Soldiers at Downtown Church in Battle Creek, MI

Where Are The Foot Soldiers?

Everybody wants to be a general but God is calling us to be good soldiers. It does not matter the rank in the army. It takes all soldiers to win a battle. Where are the foot soldiers?