Hope United Church

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 ... Read More

Guest speaker Minister Kendy Ward speaks on how God refines our hearts to leave us changed by the spirit, purifying us so we might have a renewed heart. Ezekiel 36:2626  And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, ... Read More

Guest speaker Pastor Pete continues the series on a Healthy Heart. 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.churchGIVE: To support our growth and community impact, ... 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 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Rob Owens provide a powerful word about the life of a believer being one of ministry, missionaries, and asking the Lord to break our hearts for what breaks his in order to fulfill His will. John 5:39-43 New International Version39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on how believers can pray to become workers of the word and pray for more workers to come into the kingdom to fulfil the will of the Lord. Mark 16:15 New Living Translation15 …“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Matthew 9:37-38 New Living Translation37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on the importance and command of evangelism, speaking to those who need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Principle: If you have a new revelation of it, you should experience it. Principle: We must not stereotype missionaries. We are all missionaries! Principle: Whatever you do or wherever you go, do it to the glory ... Read More

Pastor Joshua embarks on a new sermon series about the command to go and preach the good news to all the nations of the world. Mark 16:15 New Living Translation15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Principle: We can't excuse ourselves from a command. John 3:16 New King James ... Read More

Guest speaker, Pastor Keren Swilley preaches on the importance of serving from the perspective of the person, not who gives, but who receives on behalf of that giving. Principle: Service is a means to build the kingdom of God. Principle: As I serve, I am building God's Kingdom. Psalm 84:10 (New Living Translation) 10 A single day in your courts is ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the greatness, power, and impact that serving has on changing the perspective of the people a believer is meant to impact. Matthew 23:11 New Living Translation11 The greatest among you must be a servant. Principle: To be great, you must serve. Principle: You have no right to speak where you haven't served. Principle: When we serve ... Read More

This weeks podcast is a round table with Pastor Joshua, Pastor Keren, Prophet Deborah and Apostle Duane Swilley going though the memories, lessons, words spoken over Hope, challenges, victories and so much more that’s happened since the birth of Hope United. Like and Subscribe to Our Podcast! We're excited to offer our live weekly broadcast Sundays at 9:30AM on our YouTube ... Read More

Pastor Joshua started a new sermon series on how, as believers, we are meant to serve others as well as serve the Lord. John 13:3-5 New Living Translation3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. 4 So he got up from the table, took off his ... Read More

Guest speaker, Minister Robert Rivera preaches about the fruit the believer holds and how that fruit is developed over time, making us responsible to use those fruit to serve the Kingdom. Mark 11:12-1412 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the intricacies of what it means and how it looks when a believer truly listens to the Lord and has a heart to follow and pursue Him. Matthew 18:3 New Living Translation3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on the importance and purpose of taking a childlike approach to, not just hearing, but listening to the Father. Matthew 18:3 New Living Translation3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Isaiah 55:11 New Living Translation11 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues the sermon series of being a child in Christ to talk about never losing the wonder of being in relationship with the Lord. Matthew 19:14 New Living Translation14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Habakkuk 3:2 New Living ... Read More

Pastor Joshua embarks on a new sermon series to discuss coming to the Lord with a simple, pure, humble, and childlike faith. Matthew 19:14 New Living Translation14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” John 3:3 New Living Translation3 …“I tell you the ... Read More