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Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on Pure Faith to describe what it means to be in closer proximity to the Lord in faith as He purifies us into the original design. James 4:8 New Living Translation8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you… James 4:8 New Living Translation8 Come close to God, and God ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the importance of using prayer to change the heart of the believer to pray for those who have hurt them, thus increasing the capacity to care for others. Matthew 25:40 New Living Translation40 …I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing ... 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 preaches on the importance and obligation of believers to care for their neighbor with a focus on Luke 6:31 to “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Luke 6:31 New Living Translation31 Do to others as you would like them to do to you. Matthew 7:12 New Living Translation12 Do to others whatever ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches on the importance of caring for our neighbor and what it means to truly follow Christ and His example of having compassion for others. Matthew 25:40 New Living Translation40 …when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Luke 10:27 New Living Translation27 …“‘You must ... 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

Pastor Joshua invites worship leaders, Brittany Walker and Diamond Stevens to the stage to share their powerful encounters with the Lord while worshiping through the difficulties. Psalm 34:1-4 New Living Translation1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley and 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,...

Pastor Joshua and Pastor Keren speak on the courage it takes to worship and how the Lord blesses those who worship with faith and courage. Principle: Real worship takes courage. Joshua 1:9 New Living Translation9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Principle: ... 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.

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on the importance of worshiping completely and without shame for the Lord. 2 Samuel 6:14-16 New Living Translation14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might, wearing a priestly garment. 15 So David and all the people of Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord with shouts of joy and the blowing ... Read More

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 a powerful message on the submission of the church as the bride of Christ. John 17:21 New Living Translation21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one… Ephesians 5:21-27 New Living Translation21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues on the series of Community to express the importance of how believers are meant to be unified as the body of Christ. John 17:21 New Living Translation21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one… 1 Corinthians 6:19 New Living Translation19 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches about the importance of the relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ as believers as it builds and strengthens the community. John 17:21 New Living Translation21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one… Principle: Having brothers and sisters in Christ will stretch you. Principle: Being in community is a ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a new series on the importance of community in faith. John 17:21 New Living Translation21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you… John 17:20-21 New Living Translation20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all ... 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

Apostle Duane Swilley invites Diamond and Kennard Stevens long with his wife, Prophet Deborah to speak about the importance of having level 5 relationships – reaching the world. Principle: Everything we believe and know starts with level one. Principle: When in the Word in John 17 it says, “father make us one.” I believe God wants us to share the ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley preaches with a panel of powerful leaders at Hope United Church on the importance of a Christians responsibility and purpose while in covenant relationships based on the story of Ruth and Naomi. Principle: There are different parts of the body of Christ where you are joined. Because without them, you would be incomplete and ineffective.  Principle: You ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley and prominent members of the congregation share wisdom what the Lord revealed to them throughout the week their covenant relationships and things they will continue to take action towards to move into the relationships the Lord calls them into. Principle: All five covenantal relationship levels are there to bring glory to God. Principle: I am not starting ... Read More

Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on a new series about the levels of relationships that are provided to us by the Lord for us to be in covenant with. Mark 10:9 NKJV 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Ruth 1:16-18 NIV 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where ... Read More