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A Winning Mentality

May 14, 2023 23:54 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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

Conquerors

May 08, 2023 01:43 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

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

Covenant part 3

May 02, 2023 16:16 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

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, ... Read More

Covenant: Stepping Into Deeper Purpose part 2

April 25, 2023 01:11 - 16 minutes - 7.6 MB

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

Covenant: Stepping into Deeper Purpose part 1

April 17, 2023 17:52 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

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

Covenant: Stepping into Deeper Purpose

April 17, 2023 17:52 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

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

Easter Sermon 2023

April 11, 2023 02:50 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MB

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

The God of Self

March 27, 2023 17:34 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

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 ... Read More

The God of Public Opinion

March 22, 2023 02:45 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

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

Evicting All The Old Gods

March 16, 2023 05:48 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

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

No Other Gods

March 07, 2023 21:27 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

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

A Love That Lasts

February 28, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

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 ... Read More

Putting Your Heart Out There

February 21, 2023 19:31 - 18 minutes - 8.49 MB

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

What Love Is

February 15, 2023 15:30 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

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

No Ordinary Love

February 09, 2023 16:27 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MB

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

Gossip and Slander

January 31, 2023 19:51 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

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 ... Read More

The Power to Shift

January 23, 2023 17:13 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

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

Self Talk

January 23, 2023 17:09 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 ... Read More

The Power of the Tongue

January 16, 2023 20:08 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

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

New Years Sermon – Activate!

January 03, 2023 20:34 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

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

The Ultimate Naughty Nice List

December 27, 2022 19:31 - 16 minutes - 7.77 MB

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 ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about God’s heart of generosity towards us.

December 19, 2022 11:08 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

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

God Wants To Bless You

December 19, 2022 11:08 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

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

The Stewarding of Giving

December 11, 2022 23:58 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

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

The Gift of Giving

December 05, 2022 01:09 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

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

A Lifestyle of Gratitude

December 01, 2022 19:50 - 18 minutes - 4.32 MB

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

Open the Gates

November 21, 2022 01:27 - 31 minutes - 7.3 MB

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 ... Read More

The Gate of Gratitude

November 13, 2022 23:21 - 28 minutes - 6.52 MB

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

Relying on God

November 09, 2022 17:04 - 32 minutes - 7.5 MB

Pastor Keren talks about how trust in God destroys fear. Defeating Fear Part 4 Relying on God 1. 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 ... Read More

Joseph’s Journey

November 09, 2022 16:53 - 31 minutes - 7.16 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about facing fears on the way to your blessing. Joseph’s Journey to Defeating Fear Defeating Fear part 3 Intro: Principle: God wants to bless you, but there’s a journey to get there. Betrayal: Genesis 37:19-20 New International Version 19 “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to each other. 20 “Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one ... Read More

It’s a Ghost

October 24, 2022 02:38 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the lens that fear creates. SERMON NOTES: It’s A GhostDefeating Fear part 2 Intro: Matthew 14:22-33 New Living Translation22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills ... Read More

Perfect Peace

October 13, 2022 20:28 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the power to defeat fear in your life. SERMON NOTES: Perfect Love Defeated Fear part 1 Intro: 1 John 4:18 New International Version There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. Perfect Love: Principle: There ... Read More

Perfect Love

October 13, 2022 20:28 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the power to defeat fear in your life. SERMON NOTES: Perfect Love Defeated Fear part 1 Intro: 1 John 4:18 New International Version There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. Perfect Love: Principle: There ... Read More

Attitudes That Shine

October 02, 2022 21:58 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

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

Be Salty and Shine On

September 25, 2022 19:27 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

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

Get Creative

September 18, 2022 22:58 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

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

You Are The Light: Don’t Hide Your Light

September 12, 2022 22:53 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

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

You Are The Light

September 05, 2022 01:11 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MB

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

The Good News – A Call To Action

August 28, 2022 22:44 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about the action “The Good News” requires. SERMON NOTES: The Good News part 4 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. Jeremiah 17:9 New Living TranslationThe human heart is ... Read More

The Good News: The Urgency of God’s Plan

August 22, 2022 23:59 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

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

The Good News: Our Responsibility

August 15, 2022 00:16 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

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

The Good News

August 07, 2022 22:18 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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

New Life part 4

July 31, 2022 20:35 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

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

God’s Got This!

July 25, 2022 01:22 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

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

New Life part 3

July 17, 2022 22:11 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Pastor Joshua Swilley, featuring Min James Frasier and Curtis Lowe Notes: Proverbs 24:16 New International Version for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,    but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. Romans 3:23-24 New Living Translation 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his ... Read More

Grow Up

July 11, 2022 04:15 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

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

New Life part 2

July 03, 2022 22:17 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about putting on the New Nature. 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! Colossians 3:10 New Living Translation Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become ... Read More

New Life part 1

June 27, 2022 01:37 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about what a New Life looks like… 2 Corinthians 5:16 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! John 3:1-7 New Living Translation 1 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark ... Read More

Father’s Day 2022

June 20, 2022 00:23 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

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

Family Reunion Sunday

June 12, 2022 17:59 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

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