Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Rob Owens provide a powerful word about the life of a believer being one of ministry, missionaries, and asking the Lord to break our hearts for what breaks his in order to fulfill His will. John 5:39-43 New International Version39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These …
Loving to Serve: Consumer or Contributor
Guest speaker, Pastor Keren Swilley preaches on the importance of serving from the perspective of the person, not who gives, but who receives on behalf of that giving. Principle: Service is a means to build the kingdom of God. Principle: As I serve, I am building God’s Kingdom. Psalm 84:10 (New Living Translation) 10 A single day in your courts is …
30 Years of Hope!
This weeks podcast is a round table with Pastor Joshua, Pastor Keren, Prophet Deborah and Apostle Duane Swilley going though the memories, lessons, words spoken over Hope, challenges, victories and so much more that’s happened since the birth of Hope United. Like and Subscribe to Our Podcast! We’re excited to offer our live weekly broadcast Sundays at 9:30AM on our YouTube …
Like a Child: Full of Wonder
Pastor Joshua continues the sermon series of being a child in Christ to talk about never losing the wonder of being in relationship with the Lord. Matthew 19:14 New Living Translation14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Habakkuk 3:2 New Living …
Like a Child
Pastor Joshua embarks on a new sermon series to discuss coming to the Lord with a simple, pure, humble, and childlike faith. Matthew 19:14 New Living Translation14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” John 3:3 New Living Translation3 …“I tell you the …
Fruit-Full: Part 4
Guest speaker, Minister Kendy Ward speaks on Part 4 of the Fruit-Full series to bring a powerful word about how to produce healthy fruit and what it looks like to produce bad fruit. Psalm 1:1-3 says, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. …
Fruit-Full: What Does Your Fruit Look Like?
Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on the difference between spiritual and fleshly fruit and the importance of recognizing the fruit we carry. Galatians 5:22-23 New Living Translation22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Nomos: a law or …
Forgiveness, Then Blessing: The Purpose Through Forgiveness
Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren preach together about the purpose of forgiveness in a believer, but also why forgiveness is so hard and why forgiveness is so important. Principle: Forgiveness is a non-negotiable for Christians. Matthew 6:14-15 New Living Translation14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, …
Forgiveness, Then Blessing: Forgiveness Brings Restoration
Pastor Joshua preaches on the restoration power that comes from allowing the Lord to take vengeance on our behalf for past hurts while we as believers forgive those who hurt us. Principle: There are some things the enemy has tried to sabotage, but God will renew. Isaiah 61:3 New Living Translation3 To all who mourn in Israel, he will give …
Forgiveness, Then Blessing: Two Gifts of Forgiveness
Pastor Joshua preaches on the gifts that are bestowed upon believers when they forgive, diving deep into the story of Joseph. Colossians 3:13 New International Version13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Principle: True forgiveness only flows from God. Principle: First, you must …