Hope United Church

Pastor Josh embarks on a new sermon series speaking on being full of the Holy Spirit and as a result, developing Holy fruit. Galatians 5:22-23 New Living Translation22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Principle: When ... Read More

Special guest Pastor Jo gives a powerful message on the definition of love, going deep into the different types of love there are and how to heal from receiving the wrong kind of love. 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 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the sermon series “Advance” from Joshua 1:9 and dives deep into the purpose, power, and impact of the SHOUT of Jericho! Joshua 6:16 New Living Translation16 The seventh time around, as the priests sounded the long blast on their horns, Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the town! Hebrews 11:6 New ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on the last Sunday of the year to expect the unexpected in the new year as the Lord does something different in your life. Principle: God is preparing you to do the unexpected by doing a great job where you are. Principle: The unexpected comes when whenever God is given you to do you are doing ... Read More

Pasto Joshua continues the series about Living In The Light by speaking on five (5) specific points that increase and become true as a believer living in the light of Christ. 1. The Light Takes you from Confusion to Clarity Isaiah 9:2 New International Version2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua embarks on a new sermon series to focus on living in the light of the Father and being the light in a world that celebrates darkness. Psalm 23:4 New King James Version4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me… Principle: The devil wants ... 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

Pastor Joshua leads the church into a new series on what the defenition of a neighbor is and what Jesus meant when He tells the commandment of Matthew 22:37. Matthew 22:37-40 New Living Translation37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. ... 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 speak with panelists Minister Marielle Florio, Kenard Stevens & Jeremy Jones to discuss their testimonies from being at Hope and what expectations they hear from the Lord about the coming year.

Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren speak with panelists Minister Kendy Ward, Diamond Stevens & Jeremy Jones 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

Pastor Joshua explains the character of a King and speaks about how on this day, a King is born. See Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10, 1 Peter 2:9 Luke 1:33 New Living Translation33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end! Psalm 50:10 New Living Translation10 For all the animals of the forest are mine, and I ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks about how the heart of God is to transfer wealth to the generous believer though the principle of sowing and reaping! Luke 6:38 New Living Translation38 Give, and you will receive… Principle: When God directs the giving, He also ensures the receiving. Proverbs 19:17 New Living Translation17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks about how the heart of generosity gives and receives in return as a byproduct of their generosity. Proverbs 10:22 New Living TranslationThe blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. John 10:10 New Living TranslationThe thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new series on The Christmas Lifestyle where he begins touching on the topic of generosity being part of the Christian heart. Acts 20:35 New Living Translation35 …'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” Principle: Comfort is the enemy of growth. 2 Corinthians 9:11 New Living Translation11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Kenny dive deep into what consistent thanksgiving does in the life of a believer. 1 Chronicles 16:8 New King James Version8 Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Principle: Thanksgiving leads to salvation. Psalm 7:17 English Standard Version17 I will give to the Lord the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and Apostle Duane Swilley speak on the topic of how to bring your thanksgiving to the Lord without being entitled because of His goodness. Psalm 100:4 New Living Translation4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Principle: Give thanks to him and praise his name. Luke 17:11-19 New Living Translation11 As Jesus continued on ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Jeremy Jones speak on the blessings that come with being thankful and the consequences of an unthankful heart. Ephesians 5:20 New Living Translation20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 100:4 New Living Translation4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with ... Read More

Pastor Keren preaches on the principle of living righteous and how that leads to Holy thinking. Romans 6:16 (New Living Translation)16 Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living…. Romans 6:19 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the fruit of self control as it leads us to self discipline. 1 Corinthians 2:16 New Living Translation16 …But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. 1 Peter 1:16 New Living Translation16…“You must be holy because I am holy.” Principle: You cannot be a good disciple without discipline. Principle: Self discipline is ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on Thinking Holy in the area of finances. 1 Peter 1:16 New Living Translation16 …“You must be holy because I am holy.” Roughly 2,350 verses talk about moneyJesus talked about money about 15% of the time. Matthew 6:21 New Living TranslationWherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Principle: Most people are ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on part 2 of “Think Holy”, specifically on how to be pure and pressing towards the mark of the high calling through the renewing of your mind. 1 Peter 1:16 New Living Translation16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” Genesis 1:27 New Living Translation27 So God created human beings in his ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on a new sermon series about how to Think Holy and walk in the purpose that the Lord has set aside for you! 1 Peter 1:16 New Living Translation16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” Leviticus 11:44 NIV44 I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley preaches about the powerful way the Lord can use your testimony to move forward the Kingdom of God. Revelation 1 Amplified Bible1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ [His unveiling of the divine mysteries], which God [the Father] gave to Him to show to His bond-servants (believers) the things which must soon take place [in their entirety]; and He sent and communicated ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the topic of making a declaration with your life to Jesus. 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 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches the message of God’s love and salvation being for EVERYONE! 1 John 4:7-8 New Living Translation7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. Principle: The Essence ... 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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about how the Lord sets you free from pain, baggage and mends the broken hearted. John 8:36 New International Version36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Romans 5:12 New International Version12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came ... Read More

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