Hope United Church: Recent Episodes

Pastor Joshua Swilley

Weekly sermons live from Hope United.

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on the value and importance of not just communicating with the Lord in prayer, but how to stay connected by praying and leaving time to just listen to the Lord. Principle: God designed us to live connected to Him. John 10:27 New International Version27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren speak together on the power of Worship and its correlation to ascending us to a higher place in our faith and our lives. Psalm 34:3 (KJV)3 Oh magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. Principle: Whatever you magnify, everything else shrinks by comparison – including your problems, your stress, and ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a message on why staying in worship regardless of circumstance and feeling is so important, as it leads to breakthrough and blessings. 2 Chronicles 20:14-15 New Living Translation14 the Spirit of the Lord came upon one of the men standing there. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, ... Read More

Guest speaker, Pastor Pete deep dives into the four hinderances that keep us from worshipping in spirit and in truth and how our worship can be transformed when we transform our heart to a heart of worship. Psalm 100:4 (KJV)4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. ... Read More

Pastor Joshua leads us into a message on the doors that worship opens, not because we need something, but because He is God and deserves our praise, and as a result, blessings come down. Psalm 100:4 New International Version4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Principle: Worship gives ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on the value of Worshipping the King of Kings, not because we feel like it, but because He has given us the responsibility to do so. Psalm 100:4 New International Version4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Isaiah 6:1–4 New International ... Read More

Pastor Josh invites guest speaker Pastor Rob Owens to speak on how we are meant to steward the whole man, the mind, heart, and spirit. Like and Subscribe to Our Podcast! We’re excited to offer our live weekly broadcast Sundays at 9:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you.Visit our website to see ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues speaking on Kingdom Stewardship by being a good steward of our relationships by being responsible for the lives that the Lord places in our path. John 10:27-28 (NLT) 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on the kingdom expectation for stewarding finances, possessions, and the blessings the Lord gives us. Psalm 24:1 (KJV) 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof. Principle: Everything you see, feel, or touch belongs to God. He is the owner of everything. Mark 8:36 (NLT) 36 What good is it to gain ... Read More

Pastor Keren begins a new sermon series on the importance of bearing fruit and being a good steward of the gifts that the Lord blesses us with. Deuteronomy 8:18 (New Living Translation)18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth… Acts 17:25 (New International Version)25 …he himself gives everyone life ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a message on how the Spirit provides gifts to every person and those gifts are meant to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10-11 New Living Translation10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues this sermon series to discuss the need to value others above ourselves to create win-win scenarios as commanded in God’s word. Philippians 2:3-8 New International Version3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ... Read More

Minister Kendy Ward provides a powerful word on the prayer life of a leader. Matthew 23:11-12 11 The greatest among you must be a servant. 12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 20:2828 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on how being a leader requires you to first be a servant. Matthew 23:11 (NIV)“The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:12 (NIV)“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Principle: If you try to exalt yourself, you will be humbled. But if ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest panelists Minster Marielle, Minister Dee, Iris Santana, Island Franck and have a Q&A session on what “raising a child in the way they should go” means from the perspective of a mother. Point 1: InsightProverbs 1:8-9 — Pay close attention, my child, to your father’s wise words and never forgetyour mother’s instructions. For their insight will ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Minister Dedra work together to speak on the importance of doing the work of the Kingdom while in the workplace, maintaining the balance between company regulations and being disciplers of the nations. Matthew 5:13 New International Version13 You are the salt of the earth… Matthew 5:14 New International Version14 You are the light of the ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren preach a word for God’s light to shine through the body, within the home and outside the word, growing in the fruit of the spirit at all times. Philippians 3:14 King James Version14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Principle: When you’ve been called higher, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua delivers a Resurrection Sunday message on bringing faith back to life! 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead Mark 16:1–7 (NLT)Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on Palm Sunday about our responsibility to be vessels for the Kingdom, making way for the King to move within us and share the Good News. (John 10:10) Matthew 21:9 (NKJV)9 Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the ... Read More

Guest speaker Pastor Reynaldo Muñoz speaks a powerful word about acting on Gods word and purpose for your life just as a child follows the steps of their father. Matthew 19:1414 But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ Matthew 18:33 Truly I ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful message on our responsibility to bear fruit that takes us to the next level in the spirit. Philippians 3:14 King James Version14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 New International Version17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has ... Read More

Pastor Josh embarks on a new sermon series on increased capait5y in reaching Godly goals. Philippians 3:12-14 New International Version12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on taking on the perspective of the Lord by understanding the difference between man’s good and God’s good. Proverbs 14:12 New King James Version12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Principle: We are born with self-destructive tendencies. Proverbs 14:12 New King James ... Read More

Guest speaker, Minister Kendy Ward preaches a powerful word on the lifestyle that is expected of a follower of Christ – living a life of complete surrender. Matthew 16:24-25 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Pastor Keren speak on how the to pray the prayer “not my will, but yours be done” and what it looks like to think differently once that prayer is stated. Philippians 2:5 King James Version5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus Principle: Part of laying down Our Will is picking, and ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on submission to the Lords Will instead of expecting the Lord to bend to our will. Luke 22:42 New International Version42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Principle: Following in the Footsteps of Christ is learning how to sanctify the areas ... Read More

Guest speaker Minister Robert Rivera speaks on how to develop a heart that remains unshakable in the midst’s of a great shaking. Proverbs 4:23 NLT 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Jeremiah 17:9 NIV9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Principle: An Unshakable ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how prayer becomes the foundation of an unshakable faith. Principle: Good things start with prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 English Standard Version17 …pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 New Living Translation17 Never stop praying. Principle: If you develop a strong prayer life, you will become UNSHAKABLE. James 5:16 New Living Translation16 …The earnest prayer ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful message on how trust and submission are directly correlated to how stable our foundation is in our walk with Christ. 1 Peter 2:4-5 New Living Translation4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 5 And ... Read More

Guest speaker Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on what it looks like to BE unshakable and the expectation of the believer when walking out the faith. Hebrews 12:1 New International Version 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run ... Read More

Matthew 7:24-27 New Living Translation24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey ... Read More

Pastor Joshua ends the sermon series with how the word of God has more in store for us when it comes to giving with intention. John 3:16 New International Version16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Principle: God is saying, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a message about transforming the mind of the believer from giving out of habit to giving out of expectation of a harvest because our God is the God of the Harvest. Principle: A habit alone will not work. We have to shift our focus from habit to harvest. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Amplified Bible7 Let each one give ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how in the natural, giving might not make sense, but in the spirit, it is a seed sown where provision grows, even in the face of fear. Principle: God works in DIFFICULT circumstances, but we have to have FAITH. Principle: When you apply the Word of the Lord and Obedience to your need, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on the importance of not just giving for the sake of checking off the box, but to be invested in giving something that costs you something, because the Lord is sacrificial. What you get is amounted to what is in your heart. 2 Samuel 24:18-25 New Living Translation18 That day Gad came to David and said to him, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how God is a congenital God, not a God of casual exchange, but intentional giving. Ecclesiastes 9:10 New Living Translation10 Whatever you do, do well… Principle: Give thoughtfully, prayerfully, and full of faith. Principle: If we give casually, we cannot expect something great to happen. 2 Corinthians 9:6 New International Version6 Remember this: ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a powerful new series on the relationship between the believer and God and how we can have a healthy, prosperous relationship with Him. Principle: Our whole faith experience is meant to be relational, not religious. Galatians 3:7 New International Version7 Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham. Principle: Before giving or tithing was ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues a powerful message about how we must choose to be compassionate over being comfortable if we want to love the way Jesus loves. Luke 10:25-27 New Living Translation25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about how we, as believers, have a responsibility to put action behind our faith through the love of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 58:1-2 New Living Translation1“Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins! 2 Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple ... Read More

Pastor Joshua brings a message along with pastors across South Florida about loving the way Jesus loves. We are all called to bring people to the body through love and to demonstrate love to one another. 1 John 3:16-18 New International Version 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ... Read More

Pastor Josh speaks about how the church has a responsibility to raise up the next generation of believers through discipleship and spreading the good news. Luke 19:10 New Living Translation10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Principle: The Purpose of The Church is to seek and save those who are lost. Luke ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about the victory spoken over the church and the protection that is offered to those who are united in the body. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the body of Christ and how important the Church is as a unit, the will of the Father in building the church and our role in it as believers. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about the myths in the church, starting with how important community is in the body of Christ. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 Then he ... Read More

Pastor Joshua implores the church to think about what is worth living for, and what is worth dying for. What are we willing to believe in so wholeheartedly, that we would dedicate our lives and be willing to sacrifice them as well. Is it Jesus? Romans 14:8-9 New Living Translation8 If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks a powerful word on how the Lord expects an exchange to be made when elevating to the next level. Psalm 51:10-19 New Living Translation10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Isaiah 61:3 New Living Translation3 To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ... Read More

Pastor Joshua takes us on a journey of what it is like to carry heavy burdens, and then how the Lord co-labors with us to lighten the load and release burdens from our hearts. Psalm 51:10 King James Version10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Principle: It’s easy for the heart ...

Guest speaker Prophet Deborah speaks about the responsibility of each believer to be a demonstration of the light to those who are in the darkness. Isaiah 60:1-2 NJKVArise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the feeling of uncertainty that comes when a believer prays for a breakthrough and one doesn’t come. Psalm 23 New King James Version 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren preach on having compassion for our neighbors to bring them closer to Jesus and spread the Good News. Matthew 9:36 New Living Translation36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Principle: Jesus had compassion and this compassion led him to reach people ... Read More

Guest speaker Kendy Ward preaches on part two of Love Your Neighbor and the importance of not allowing someone to walk past without sharing the gospel. John 20:17-18 New Living Translation17 “Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, ... Read More

Guest speaker, Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on the topic of having a pure heart and what it means to approach life as believers living life with a pure heart. John 3:17 Amplified Bible17 I didn’t come to condemn- No condemnation, but that the world might be saved. Romans 8:1 New King James Version1 There is now no condemnation… Principle- Worshipers who ... Read More

Special guest, Pastor Keren Swilley speaks on the comparison between caring for others and criticizing others in its relation to our obligation as believers to spread the Gospel and reach out to the hurting. Romans 2:17-24Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? You say it is ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on how believers are meant to exemplify the persona of Christ by caring about those around them. Matthew 25:35-40 New Living Translation35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley and brother AJ Donaldson speak about how worship is done in SPIRIT and in TRUTH and how believers can differentiate between true worship and counterfeit worship. John 4:20 Amplified Bible 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one ought to worship is in Jerusalem [at the temple].” Principle- There is spontaneous worship, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren hold a panel with Hope United members to discuss their testimonies from being at Hope and what expectations they hear from the Lord about the coming year.

Minister Kendy speaks on the series of Listening by explaining how the Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever, regardless of how reason and logic may seem to creep in to distort his promises for us. Principle: One of Satan’s primary tactics is to get us to doubt or question what we have heard from God. Matthew 24:35 NLT ... Read More

Pastor Keren Swilley preaches about how to make space to hear the Lord even when believers may think that the Lord is not speaking. 1 Samuel 3:2-10 New Living Translation2 One night Eli, who was almost blind by now, had gone to bed. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the three key elements a believer needs to be able to listen to the Lord, even in the mists of chaos. John 10:27 New International Version27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 1 Kings 19:11-13 New International Version11 The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a new sermon series on the way believers are to hear the voice of the Lord. 1 Samuel 3:2-10 New Living Translation2 One night Eli, who was almost blind by now, had gone to bed. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle near the Ark of God. ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on how the resurrection brings to life the parts of a believer that was previously dead, providing increased faith, clarity in seasons of challenge, and a greater understanding of what season the Lord is bringing believers into. John 11:1 New Living TranslationA man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on increased capacity with a focus on increasing perseverance. By increasing perseverance, the church grows in faith, maturity, completeness, and not lacking in anything. James 1:2-4 New International Version2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces Perseverance. 4 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches about how the Lord increases our vision so as Christians we can grow in our increased capacity for growing the Kingdom. 2 Kings 6:16-17 New Living Translation16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened ... Read More

Pastor Joshua teaches on the practical steps we must take to increase and expand our prayer life in order to achieve a life of greater capacity in the Lord. James 5:13-16 New Living Translation13 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks about how Christians are meant to live their lives by faith and how our capacity increases when our faith increases. Hebrews 11:1 King James Version1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 King James Version1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for… Principle: Hope leads ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren preach a powerful message about how increased capacity comes with increased love for his people, increased stretching, and increased blessing to bless others. John 21:1-11 New Living Translation1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and Apostle Duane have a discussion about giving to God what is in your hand to receive something greater in order to become a blessing to others. Matthew 15:29-39 New Living Translation29 Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill and sat down. 30 A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches about how the God is the God of provision and that we are meant to be moved by compassion to exemplify his provision. John 2:1-11 New Living Translation1 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the perspective that the Holy Spirit gives you when you have increased capacity. Matthew 14:13-21 New Living Translation13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14 Jesus saw the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua leads us into 2024 by starting us off with the word of the year — Increased Capacity. He preaches about how to the Lord decides when blessings will fall based on how we increase our faith and our capacity for the things of the Spirit. Be open to what the Lord is doing this year as we increase ... Read More

In this sermon Pastor Joshua touches on the Biblical definition of beauty and how beautiful the call is to be the one who brings the message to the lost as a sequel to "How Will They Know?"

Romans 10:13-15 New Living Translation13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

Principle: It’s beautiful to carry the message.

Principle: The Good News is the core of all the purpose we have as believers.

Principle: One of the most beautiful things you will see on earth is the feet of those that bring the Good News.

Principle: I am a part of God’s redemptive plan when I share about the person of Jesus Christ.

The word for Beauty that Paul uses is hōraiosBeauty = FlourishingBeauty = MatureBeauty = Ripe and Blooming

John 10:27 New Living Translation27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Principle: Before they can learn to hear His voice, first they must hear your voice.

Romans 10:14 New Living Translation14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him?…And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

Principle: It is our job to be the bridge.

Principle: Everyone gets there start with God somewhere.

Principle: God uses imperfect people to build bridges.

Principle: Don’t disqualify yourself from helping others.

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Pastor Joshua uses Romans 10 to outline the divine responsibility as God's children to go out and tell the world about Jesus. How will they know unless we tell them?

Romans 10:13-15 New Living Translation13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to have them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heardabout him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

Principle: God gives us an opportunity to start fresh.

Romans 10:13-14 New Living Translation13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heardabout him?…

Principle: It is our DIVINE responsibility to talk about who Jesus is and what Jesus did.

Principle: What you take for granted could save someone else’s life.Principle: To accomplish His purpose, we must all talk about who Jesus is, and what Jesus did.

Romans 10:13-14 New Living Translation13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heardabout him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

John 3:16 New Living TranslationFor this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 10:14-15 New Living Translation14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tellsthem? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent?

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Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren talk on part 3 of The Greatest- Being great according to the Principles of Heaven and what, as Christians, we are to do to become greater.

What is greatness? The dictionary defines greatness as the quality or state of being great (as in size, skill, achievement, or power)

What does greatness mean to you? Matthew 11:11 New Living TranslationI tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!

Matthew 5:19 New Living TranslationSo if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Principle: Greatness is understanding the value system of heaven and applying it in your life.

You biggest take away so far about greatness? Principle: Sometimes the values of our culture can outweigh the values of God’s Kingdom in our lives.

How has God refined you? How has God Coached you?

What are you doing to continue in the path of greatness? Principle: Greatness needs nurturing.

What things do we need to stop doing if we want to be great in God? What are the greatness thieves? 2 Things that are huge that we need to stop doing if we wanna be great…

Stubbornness! Principle: Stubbornness will halt your growth. Principle: Stubbornness is for many the impediment to greatness

Laziness!Principle: Greatness as in God is hard work.

Principle: You can’t be lazy and be great.

What do you think is the strategy the enemy has against our greatness? Principle: We have to stop thinking of ourselves as small, if I want to be great.

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Guest speaker, Rob Owens, speaks about the importance of the founder and the founder spirit within each of us.

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Pastor Joshua continues the series of The Greatest by teaching how to release pride and ego and embrace humility.

Matthew 20:26 New Living Translation26…Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, Matthew 23:11 New Living TranslationThe greatest among you must be a servant.

The Greatest is Humble: 1 Peter 5:5 New Living Translation…“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Proverbs 16:18 New Living TranslationPride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

Principle: Humility elevates, pride destroys.

Let Go of Ego: Principle: The more I can reduce my ego, the more I can expand the purposes of God in me.

Principle: If you want to become BIG in God’s Kingdom, you have to become small in your own eyes.

John 3:30-35 New Living TranslationHe must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

Reduce the Size: Principle: God doesn’t want our courtesy, He wants our obedience.

James 4:8 New Living TranslationCome close to God, and God will come close to you…

Conclusion/Pockets of Pride: Principle: Pride will always limit God in your life. Principle: Humility makes one great. Pride makes one poor.

James 4:6-7 New King James Version…“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

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Pastor Joshua talks about what it means to lead in the Kingdom of God. Matthew 20:25-27 New Living Translation25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26 But among you it will bedifferent. Whoever wants to be a leader among ... Read More

Pastor Karen speaks about overcoming doubt, fear and worry through the freedom found in Christ.

John 8:31-32 (English Standard Version)So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Romans 8:5-8 (The Message)Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with measuring their own moral muscle but never get around to exercising it in real life. Those who trust God’s action in them find that God’s Spirit is in them—living and breathing God! Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life. Focusing on the self is the opposite of focusing on God. Anyone completely absorbed in self ignores God, ends up thinking more about self than God. That person ignores who God is and what he is doing. And God isn’t pleased at being ignored.

1 Corinthians 13:12 (New Living Translation)Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.

Isaiah 55:8-9 (New Living Translation)“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Principle: Scripture anchors us

Freedom in TrustPsalm 23:4 (Amplified Version)Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

Philippians 4:6-7 (New Living Translation)Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, 7 and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.

Prayer is a time of exchange

John 14:18 New International VersionNo, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.

2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and sound judgement.

Psalm 94:19 (New Living Translation)When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

Jeremiah 29:11 (New Living Translation)For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

As we get closer to Jesus, things get better.

Mark 5:37-42 (New Living Translation)Then Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn’t let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James). When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw much commotion and weeping and wailing. He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” The crowd laughed at him. But he made them all leave, and he took the girl’s father and mother and his three disciples into the room where the girl was lying. Holding her hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means “Little girl, get up!” And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.

Trusting in God’s plan leads to Freedom.

Romans 8:28 (English Standard Version)And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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Pastor Joshua talks about how the Lord sets you free from pain, baggage and mends the broken hearted.

John 8:36 New International Version 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Romans 5:12 New International Version 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—

The Baggage of Pain: Principle: He wants to give us freedom from pain.

Mend The Broken Hearts:Psalm 147:3 New International Version 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Isaiah 61:1-2 New Living Translation

1…He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come…

Principle: many times we are held captive by the pain of our past because we won’t let it go.

Principle: He wants us to have a life without the pains of the past.

Cast Your Cares:

1 Peter 5:7 New Living Translation 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Principle: The cross is big enough for all of our pain.

Principle: Jesus is the greatest pain killer of all.

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Pastor Joshua talks about going from slavery to freedom. SERMON NOTES: Freedom part 1 Intro: John 8:36 New International VersionSo if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Sin Causes Slavery: John 8:31-36 New International Version31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about making God’s Spirit welcome in your life. SERMON NOTES: John 14:27 New Living TranslationI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And thepeace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled orafraid. Principle: The gift is a Person! John 14:25-26 New Living Translation25 I am telling you these things ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on the 8 gifts of the spirit continuing from last week’s sermon. John 14:27 New Living TranslationI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:25-26 New Living Translation25 I am telling you these things now while ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the tool kit God gives us to win in life. SERMON NOTES: The Gifts of the Advocate The Advocate part 2 Intro: John 14:27 New Living Translation I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the gift and person of the Holy Spirit. SERMON NOTES: The Advocate Intro: John 14:27 New Living TranslationI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:25-26 New Living Translation25 I am telling you these things ... Read More

Minister Kendy Ward talks about using what God has given you to WIN!

SERMON NOTES:

Conquerors Part 6

What’s in Your Hand/The Gifts of the Spirit

I Samuel 17:1-50

17 The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. 2 Saul countered by gathering his Israelite troops near the valley of Elah. 3 So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills, with the valley between them.

4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet[a] tall! 5 He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds.[b] 6 He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. 7 The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds.[c] His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.

8 Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. “Why are you all coming out to fight?” he called. “I am the Philistine champion, but you are only the servants of Saul. Choose one man to come down here and fight me! 9 If he kills me, then we will be your slaves. But if I kill him, you will be our slaves! 10 I defy the armies of Israel today! Send me a man who will fight me!” 11 When Saul and the Israelites heard this, they were terrified and deeply shaken.

Jesse Sends David to Saul’s Camp

12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. Jesse was an old man at that time, and he had eight sons. 13 Jesse’s three oldest sons—Eliab, Abinadab, and Shimea[d]—had already joined Saul’s army to fight the Philistines. 14 David was the youngest son. David’s three oldest brothers stayed with Saul’s army, 15 but David went back and forth so he could help his father with the sheep in Bethlehem.

16 For forty days, every morning and evening, the Philistine champion strutted in front of the Israelite army.

17 One day Jesse said to David, “Take this basket[e] of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. 18 And give these ten cuts of cheese to their captain. See how your brothers are getting along, and bring back a report on how they are doing.[f]” 19 David’s brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.

20 So David left the sheep with another shepherd and set out early the next morning with the gifts, as Jesse had directed him. He arrived at the camp just as the Israelite army was leaving for the battlefield with shouts and battle cries. 21 Soon the Israelite and Philistine forces stood facing each other, army against army. 22 David left his things with the keeper of supplies and hurried out to the ranks to greet his brothers. 23 As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.

24 As soon as the Israelite army saw him, they began to run away in fright. 25 “Have you seen the giant?” the men asked. “He comes out each day to defy Israel. The king has offered a huge reward to anyone who kills him. He will give that man one of his daughters for a wife, and the man’s entire family will be exempted from paying taxes!”

26 David asked the soldiers standing nearby, “What will a man get for killing this Philistine and ending his defiance of Israel? Who is this pagan Philistine anyway, that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?”

27 And these men gave David the same reply. They said, “Yes, that is the reward for killing him.”

28 But when David’s oldest brother, Eliab, heard David talking to the men, he was angry. “What are you doing around here anyway?” he demanded. “What about those few sheep you’re supposed to be taking care of? I know about your pride and deceit. You just want to see the battle!”

29 “What have I done now?” David replied. “I was only asking a question!” 30 He walked over to some others and asked them the same thing and received the same answer. 31 Then David’s question was reported to King Saul, and the king sent for him.

David Kills Goliath

32 “Don’t worry about this Philistine,” David told Saul. “I’ll go fight him!”

33 “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”

34 But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock, 35 I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. 36 I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! 37 The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!”

Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!”

38 Then Saul gave David his own armor—a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. 39 David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before.

“I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again. 40 He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd’s bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine.

41 Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, 42 sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. 43 “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. 44 “Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled.

45 David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! 47 And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

48 As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him. 49 Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled it with his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliath stumbled and fell face down on the ground.

50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with only a sling and a stone, for he had no sword. 51 Then David ran over and pulled Goliath’s sword from its sheath. David used it to kill him and cut off his head.

Principle: Whatever you need to defeat the giant in your life is already in you.

Principle: The purpose of the gifts of the Spirit is to build each other up. It is a benefit of being in community.

Ephesians 4:1-14

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.

7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift[a] through the generosity of Christ. 8 That is why the Scriptures say,

“When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.”[b]

9 Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world.[c] 10 And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.

11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

I Corinthians 12:7-11

7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 8 To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice[b]; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.[c] 9 The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. 10 He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages,[d] while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. 11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.

Romans 12:3-8

3 Because of the privilege and authority[c] God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.[d] 4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Miracles
Discernment
Tongues
Interpretation of Tongues
Prophecy
Serving
Encouragement
Teaching
Giving
Leadership
Kindness

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Pastors Joshua and Keren host a panel with Diamond Stevens and Kenny Davin discussing the importance of environment in the life of a winner.

Hebrews 10:24 New Living TranslationLet us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Proverbs 27:17 New Living TranslationAs iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Matthew 16:18-19 New Living Translation18 …and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”

Psalm 133 New Living Translation1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion.And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.

Hebrews 10:25 New Living TranslationAnd let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

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Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about addressing the inner doubt dialogue. SERMON NOTES: Exposing Silent Doubt Conquerors part 4 Silent Doubt: Principle: You can’t have a conquering mindset with a mind full of doubt. King Amaziah: 2 Chronicles 25 Principle: You have to remember who you are in God, if you’re going to overcome silent doubts. Wrestling to Win: Mark ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about not allowing the Old Life be a part of your New Life in Christ. SERMON NOTES: Saying Goodbye to the Old Life Conquerors part 3 Workout: 2 Corinthians 5:17 New Living Translation This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! Principle: ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the mindset needed to win. SERMON NOTES:A Winning MentalityConquerors part 2 Intro: Joshua 24:15 New Living Translation…as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. A Winning Mentality: Principle: When we allow ourselves to become full of fear, or led by fear will begin to lose. Principle: God wants to give us the winners ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about realizing your power in God. SERMON NOTES: Conquerors Intro: Isaiah 54:17 New King James VersionNo weapon formed against you shall prosper,And every tongue which rises against you in judgmentYou shall condemn.This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord… There are Weapons: Principle: God never promises that there won’t be attacks. John 10:10 New International ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about the importance of covenant.

Covenant: Stepping Into Deep Purpose part 3

James 5:16-18 New Living Translation

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and an half years! Then, when he prayed again, the sky let down rain and the earth began to yield it’s crops.

Centrality

Challenges

Covenant is Everything

Covenant With The Church:

1 Peter 2:5 New Living Translation

And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.Levels:

Levels

Deal Breakers

John 14:15 New Living Translation

If you love me, obey my commandments.

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Pastor Joshua talks about doing our part in covenant with God. SERMON NOTES: Covenant: Stepping Into Deeper Purpose part 2 Spiritual Contract: 2 Chronicles 7:14 New King James Version If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about understanding the origins of covenant and how it applies to us today. SERMON NOTES: Covenant: Stepping into Deeper Purpose Covenant with Adam: Genesis 2:15-17 New International Version 15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about going from disappointment to a faith that moves! SERMON NOTES: From Death to Life Easter 2023 Intro: Luke 24:1 New Living Translation But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. The Tomb: Principle: The Tomb mindsets is a Defeated mindset. Principle: It’s not about what you ... Read More

Pastor Keren talks about when self becomes a god.

SERMON NOTES:

No Other Gods part 4

The God of Self

Pride:

Proverbs 16: 18-19 New Living TranslationPride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

Priniciple: It takes the presence of humility to acknowledge pride.

Principle: Pride is always intertwined with insecurity.

Luke 18:9-14 New Living TranslationTwo men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I Thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’

But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, “O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Humility/False Humility

John 3:29-30 New Living TranslationIt is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success. He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

Principle: There is no self promotion in humility.

1 Peter 5:5-7 New Living TranslationAnd all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”[a]6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Principle: Humility is something that is acquired through obedience to God’s Word.

Our Ultimate Example

Philippians 2:5-11 New Living TranslationYou must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Genesis 3:1-7 New Living TranslationThe serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’”

“You won’t die!” The serpent replied to the woman. “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.”

The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and her ate it, too. At that moment their eyes were opened, and suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.

Proverbs 11:2 New Living TranslationPride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

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Pastor Joshua asks do we sometimes serve public opinion instead of God? The God of Public OpinionNo Other God’s part 3 Don’t Look At Their Faces: Jeremiah 1:8 New King James VersionDo not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. Principle: When we prioritize what other people think over what God is ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about getting rid of the remnants of all other gods. Evicting All The Old GodsNo Other Gods part 2 Exodus 20:3 New International VersionYou shall have no other gods before me. A Call To Holy Living: Deuteronomy 18:9-14 New Living Translation9 “When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, be very careful not to ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about how priorities in our lives can sometimes become gods and how to get back to a life with God at the center. No Other GodsNo Other Gods part 1 Foundation: Exodus 20:3 New International VersionYou shall have no other gods before me. Updating Our Understanding: Principle: A god can be anything that dominates your time, resources ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about making a marriage work.

A Love That LastsNo Ordinary Love part 3

Intro:

Matthew 19:6 New Living TranslationSince they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”

Founded in His Love:

Getting married to the right person.Being committed to make it work (no exit strategy)Allowing God’s love to lead you in the marriage. (1 Cor. 13)

Love Like He Loves:

1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 New Living TranslationLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance…Three things will last forever - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love.

Stay Plugged In:

Hebrews 13:4 New Living TranslationGive honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.

Love Growing Cold:

Matthew 24:12 New Living TranslationSin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.

1 Corinthians 7:14 New Living TranslationFor the Christian wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the Christian husband brings holiness to his marriage.

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Prophet Deborah talks about how love will cause you to pass your personal limits. Like and Subscribe to Our Podcast! We’re excited to offer our live weekly broadcast Sundays at 9:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Visit our website to see service times, prayer times and more. https://hopeunited.church GIVE: ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about what truly defines love. SERMON NOTES: What Love IsNo Ordinary Love part 2 Correction is Love: Proverbs 3:11-12 New Living TranslationMy child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Principle: Correction is ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the difference in God’s Love and what the culture calls love. SEERMON NOTES: No Ordinary Love Types of Love: John 15:13 New Living TranslationThere is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Pictures of a bmw, luxury house, expensive sneakers, man going to work (all 4 pics on one slide) Principle: ... Read More

Pastor Keren talks about the power of our words to others.

SERMON NOTES:

Slander & Gossip vs. Edification

Power of the Tongue part 4

Definitions:

Slander - to make false and damaging statements about someone.

Gossip - casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.

Edification - the act of edifying…meaning to instruct and improve morally and spiritually.

James 4:11 (New Living Translation)

Don’t speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you. God alone, who gave the law; is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?

Principle: God’s law prohibits slander and demands love for our neighbor.

Proverbs 17:4 (New Living Translation)

Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.

Condition of The Heart

Proverbs 10:18 (New Living Translation)

Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool.

Principle: Your words will be an overflow of what’s in your heart towards people.

Matthew 12:34-36 (New Living Translation)

…For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgement day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.

Mark 7:20-23 (New Living Translation)

And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”

How God Feels About it

Proverbs 6:16-19 (New International Version)

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

(In some translations it says sowing discord or strife in a family

Principle: We can use destructive words or constructive.

Talking to Others

Principle: Speak honorable words.

Conclusion - Get rid of evil behavior

1 Peter 2:1 (New Living Translation)

So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.

Psalm 101:5 (New Living Translation)

I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. I will search for faithful people to be my companions…

Isaiah 6:5-6 (New International Version)

“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”

Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

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Pastor Joshua talks about the power to move things in your life. SERMON NOTES: The Power to Shift Power of the Tongue part 3 Proverbs 18:21 New King James Version Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit. Get Out Of The Rut: Principle: The Power of the tongue is ... Read More

Minister Kendy talks about the power of words over ourselves.

SERMON NOTES:

Self Talk

The Power of the Tongue part 2

Judges 6:11-15 (NLT)

11 Then the angel of the LORD came and sat beneath the great tree at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash of the clan of Abiezer. Gideon son of Joash was threshing wheat at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites. 12 The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the LORD is with you!”

13 “Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The LORD brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.”

14 Then the LORD turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!”

15 “But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!

Hebrew for least is sair (young, little, insignificant).

Principle: You disqualify yourself from the assignment God has for you with negative self-talk.

Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.

Zechariah 4:6 (NLT)

Then he said to me, “This is what the LORD says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

Principal: When you repeat a thing you become that thing.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Principle: God’s words about us should be the greatest influence in our lives, and our words should echo His words.

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Principle: Satan’s strategy is to get you to say the wrong thing to get you out of alignment with what God is saying.

Hebrew for I am is haya (to come to pass or to come into being).

Jesus’ I am Statements

“I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51)
“I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12)
“I am the door of the sheep.” (John 10:7,9)
“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)
“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11, 14)
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
“I am the true vine.” (John 15:1, 5)

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Pastor Joshua talks about the God given ability in our words. SERMON NOTES: Power of the Tongue part 1 Intro: Proverbs 18:21 New King James Version Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit. Principle: Your activation lies in the power of the tongue. The Creative Tongue – Created in ... Read More

SERMON NOTES: Activate New Years 2023 Luke 4:18-19 New Living Translation 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see,that the oppressed will be set free, 19 and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.” ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the most important list you can be on.

The Ultimate Naughty Nice ListChristmas Weekend

He Sees:

Psalm 139:2 New International VersionYou know when I sit and when I rise;  you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Luke 12:7 New Living TranslationAnd the very hairs on your head are all numbered…

1 Samuel 16:7 New Living Translation…People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

2 Timothy 4:1 New Living TranslationI solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom:

Principle: Jesus is the Ultimate Judge of Character.

The List:

Luke 10:17-20 New International Version17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Principle: The greatest gift is being on The List

The Problem:

Principle: Nobody is good enough to get on The List.

Principle: Believe in Christmas

Backstory:

Principle: Faith gets you on The List.

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Pastor Joshua talks about God’s heart of generosity towards us. SERMON NOTES: God Wants to Bless YouThe Gift of Giving 3 God wants to Bless You: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 New Living Translation28 “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all ... Read More

Pastor Keren talks about the responsibility behind giving. The Gift of Giving part 2The Stewardship of Giving Guarding Against Greed: Luke 12:13-21(NLT)13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” 15 Then he said, “Beware! Guard against ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about God’s path to prosperity. SERMON NOTES: The Gift of Giving More Blessed: Acts 20:35 New Living Translation And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Principle: As we ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about creating a lifestyle that gratitude becomes automatic. SERMON NOTES: A Life of Gratitude The Gate of Gratitude part 3 Psalm 100:4 New International Version Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Principle: Gratitude welcomes Him into our lives and ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about what happens when God comes through the Gate of Gratitude.

SERMON NOTES:

Open The Gates

The Gate of Gratitude part 2

Psalm 100:4 New International Version

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

Psalm 24:7-8 New Living Translation

7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.

Manifest Presence:

Principle: When I express gratitude, it draws God closer to me and me closer to God.

Psalm 24:7 New Living Translation

7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

Mighty To Do Miracles:

Psalm 24:7-8 New Living Translation

7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.

Principle: When I open the Gates of Gratitude, He comes in with miracles.

Strong In Battle:

Psalm 24:7-8 New Living Translation

7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.

Principle: I want that side of God to be active in my life, that wins the day.

Participation:

Principle: When I'm thankful, I open up myself to a whole new level of God's participation in my life.

Isaiah 59:1 New International Version

Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.

Principle: Some of us have invited Him in with our words, but have locked Him out with our actions.

Principle: Opening the gate of gratitude is having a lifestyle of gratitude.

Practical Steps:

4 Steps to Opening The Gate of Gratitude:

Start each day with Gratitude.
Start every conversation with Gratitude.
In Trauma show Gratitude

James 1:2-4 New International Version

2 Consider it pure joy, (be thankful) my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

End each day with Gratitude

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Pastor Joshua talks about unlocking a spiritual gate that brings great blessings into our lives. SERMON NOTES: The Gate of Gratitude part 1 The Gate: Psalm 100:4 New International VersionEnter his gates with thanksgiving  and his courts with praise;  give thanks to him and praise his name. Principle: Without the gate of gratitude we never experience certain aspects of God. Secret Passage: ... Read More

Pastor Keren talks about how trust in God destroys fear.

Defeating Fear Part 4

Relying on God

Anchoring yourself to God and His Word

Hebrews 6:16-19 (NLT)

16 Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding. 17 God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. 18 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. 19 This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. 20 Jesus has already gone in there for us.

Principle: When we lose hope, we stop relying on God and sever what anchors us.

The Armor of God (Every piece.)

Ephesians 6:11-18 (NLT)

11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[a] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[b] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[c] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[d]

Principle: It is only by God’s protection that a believer can stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

Understanding the safety in obedience

2 Chronicles 14:2-6 (NIV)

Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord. He removed the foreign altars and the high places, smashed sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He commanded Judah to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, and to obey his laws and commands. He removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah and the kingdom was at peace under him. He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the Land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the Lord gave him rest.

Asa had an army of three hundred thousand men from Judah, equipped with large shields and with spears, and two hundred and eighty thousand from Benjamin, armed with small shields and with bows. All these were brave fighting men. Zerah the Cushite marched out against them with a vast army and three hundred chariots and came as far as Mareshah. Asa went out to meet him, and they took up battle positions in the Valley of Zephathah near mareshah.

Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O Lord, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you.” The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah.

2 Chronicles 15:1-4 (NLT)

Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded, 2 and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning from the battle. “Listen to me, Asa!” he shouted. “Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you. 3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach them, and without the Law to instruct them. 4 But whenever they were in trouble and turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him out, they found him.

2 Chronicles 14:2-6 (NIV)

Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord. He removed the foreign altars and the high places, smashed sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He commanded Judah to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, and to obey his laws and commands. He removed the high places and incense altars in every town in Judah and the kingdom was at peace under him. He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the Land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the Lord gave him rest.

Asa had an army of three hundred thousand men from Judah, equipped with large shields and with spears, and two hundred and eighty thousand from Benjamin, armed with small shields and with bows. All these were brave fighting men. Zerah the Cushite marched out against them with a vast army and three hundred chariots and came as far as Mareshah. Asa went out to meet him, and they took up battle positions in the Valley of Zephathah near mareshah.

Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O Lord, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you.” The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah.

2 Chronicles 15:1-4 (NLT)

Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded, 2 and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning from the battle. “Listen to me, Asa!” he shouted. “Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you. 3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach them, and without the Law to instruct them. 4 But whenever they were in trouble and turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him out, they found him.

2 Chronicles 16:2-4 (NLT)

Asa responded by removing the silver and gold from the treasuries of the Temple of the Lord and the royal palace. He sent it to King Ben-hadad of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus, along with this message:

3 “Let there be a treaty[a] between you and me like the one between your father and my father. See, I am sending you silver and gold. Break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel so that he will leave me alone.”

2 Corinthians 10:4 (NLT)

We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments…We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.

2 Chronicles 6:7-9 (NLT)

At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa and told him, “Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram instead of in the Lord your God, you missed your chance to destroy the army of the king of Aram. 8 Don’t you remember what happened to the Ethiopians[c] and Libyans and their vast army, with all of their chariots and charioteers?[d] At that time you relied on the Lord, and he handed them over to you. 9 The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

2 Chronicles.6:12-13 (NLT)

In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a serious foot disease. Yet even with the severity of his disease, he did not seek the Lord’s help but turned only to his physicians. 13 So he died in the forty-first year of his reign.

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Pastor Joshua talks about what makes a believer shine. SERMON NOTES: The Attitudes That Shine You Are The Light part 5 Intro: Matthew 5:14-15 New International Version 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on ... Read More

Minister Francesca talks about the challenges and strategy behind being the salt and light. You Are The Light part 4 Featuring Minister Francesca Fraser Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about getting creative when shining your light SERMON NOTES: You Are The Light part 3 In The Beginning: Genesis 1:1 New Living Translation In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Principle: The first thing we learn about God is He is creative. Principle: When you’re faced with obstacles. Don’t make excuses, Get Creative. There’s ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about what happens when we hide our light. SERMON NOTES: Don’t Hide Your Light You Are The Light part 2 Intro: Matthew 5:14-16 New Living Translation 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about what it means to shine as a Christian. SERMON NOTES: You Are The Light part 1 Matthew 5:14-16 New Living Translation 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a ... Read More

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Pastor Joshua talks about the Urgent need that is met by God’s Plan. SERMON NOTES: God’s Plan part 3 The Urgency of God’s Plan Colossians 1:27 John 3:16 New King James Version For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Perish = Apollymi ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about our responsibility to share faith and bring solution. #GoodNews #TheSolution #OurResponsibility #Jesus SERMON NOTES: Our Responsibility The Good News part 2 Intro: John 3:16 New King James Version For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Luke 12:7 New ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about God’s Plan to solve the problems of the world. SERMON NOTES: John 3:16 New King James Version For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. om·nis·cient /ämˈnisēənt,ämˈniSHənt/ knowing everything. Principle: There is nothing that is beyond what He knows. ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren and Minister Jessica talk about having relationships in the New Life. New Life part 4 – Relationships in the New Life Intro: 2 Corinthians 5:17 New Living Translation This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! Friendships: Q: How has your ... Read More

Bishop Garlington teaches about having confidence in God and His process in your life. Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to ... Read More

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Special Guest, Pastor Robert Owens talks about growing up in God. Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. ... Read More

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Pastor Joshua talks about “The Way of The Father”, a look at the important role a father plays. Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for ... Read More

Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer times and more. ... Read More

newseries #lovenotwar #pembrokepines All You Need Is Love Part 6 Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click ... Read More

newseries #love #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

All You Need Is Love part 4 #newseries #missions #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click ... Read More

All You Need Is Love Part 3 #newseries #love #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click ... Read More

All You Need Is Love part 2 #newseries #motivates #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click ... Read More

Part 1 #newseries #love #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service ... Read More

Student Take Over Sunday #youthtakeover #Jesus #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our ... Read More

Easter 2022 #easter #resusrrection #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service ... Read More

Palm Sunday 2022 #palmsunday #king #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital ... Read More

Part 5 #newseries #myfocus #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service ... Read More

Part 4 #newseries #myfocus #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service ... Read More

My Focus Part 3 #newseries #myfocus #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our ... Read More

My Focus Part 2 #newseries #myfocus#pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital ... Read More

newseries #myfocus#pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer times ... Read More

Featuring Pastor Keren, Minister Annette, and Minister Jessica #newseries #what’syourfootprint #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. ... Read More

Featuring Pastor Joshua and Apostle Swilley #newseries #what’syourfootprint #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to ... Read More

Interview with AJ Donaldson #newseries #what’syourfootprint #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our ... Read More

newseries #what’syourfootprint #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

it’stime #war #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

it’stime #excuses #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

it’stime#focus#pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer times and ... Read More

it’stime #cutyourloses #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

it’stime #newseries #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

it’stime #nomoredelay #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More

Apostle Swilley speaks on difference levels of awareness. #awareness #god’sawareness #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on “Fear, Faith and The Unknown”! #christ #christmaseve #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with ... Read More

trust #giver #pembrokepines Like and Subscribe to Our Channel! We’re excited to offer live online church services at 9:30AM & 11:30AM on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. Chat with us live, enjoy special moments of worship and watch together as a family. Looking for more? We’d love to connect with you. Click to see our digital service times, prayer ... Read More