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Hope United Church

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Faithful Over The Years

June 30, 2021 05:06 - 47.3 MB

Pastors Joshua and Keren host a roundtable discussion with Apostle Duane and Prophet Deborah Swilley about the 26 years of Hope. For more information – https://hopeunited.church To give – https://pushpay.com/g/hopeunited

The DNA of a Dad

June 22, 2021 15:11 - 27.5 MB

Taking a Biblical look at what a father should look like and the role fathers have played. SERMON NOTES: Hall of Heros: Matthew 1:2-16 – New Living Translation 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). Perez ... Read More

Information Overload

June 15, 2021 15:47 - 22.5 MB

How to live a healthy life in a world of constant content. Pastor Joshua Swilley talks about the strategy to win in this battle of information. SERMON NOTES: Overwhelmed: Psalm 19:14 – King James VersionLet the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, beacceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Battle: Genesis 2:15-17 ... Read More

A Lust For This Life

June 06, 2021 19:03 - 29.1 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the struggle between our desire for God and our desire for the things This World offers. SERMON NOTES: Flesh, Eyes, Pride: 1 John 2:16 – King James Version16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of theeyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but ... Read More

God’s Got You

June 01, 2021 03:55 - 28.2 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about how to combat anxiety. Sermon Notes: Matthew 6:25-33 New Living Translation 25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food ... Read More

God’s Great Power

May 25, 2021 16:11 - 22.5 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the power needed to make a difference in our world. SERMON NOTES: Ephesians 1:19-23 – New Living Translation 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s ... Read More

Sleeping in the Storm

May 16, 2021 17:16 - 46.1 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the faith that is needed to navigate environments of fear. SERMON NOTES: Matthew 8:23-27 – New International Version 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, ... Read More

Legacy of Faith

May 11, 2021 04:13 - 32.9 MB

Pastor Keren talks about the ability and responsibility to passing down faith. Sermon Notes: Transferable Faith 2 Timothy 1:5-7The Passion Translation5 as I think of your strong faith that was passed down through yourfamily line. It began with your grandmother Lois, who passed it onto your dear mother, Eunice. And it’s clear that you too are followingin the footsteps of their ... Read More

Persistent Faith

May 02, 2021 17:18 - 41.2 MB

Luke 18:1-8 – New Living Translation Parable of the Persistent Widow 18 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with ... Read More

Heart CHECK

April 27, 2021 14:52 - 36.8 MB

Francesca Fraser discusses the condition of our hearts and how that affects everything we do. SERMON NOTES: Proverbs 27:19As a face is reflected in water,so, the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 4:23Guard your heart above all else,for it determines the course of your life. (NLT) Proverbs 4:23Above all else, guard your heart,for everything you do flows from it. (NIV) ... Read More

A Healing Heart

April 19, 2021 22:11 - 36 MB

Prophet Jo Naughton gives a message on the importance of a healed heart. For more information – https://hopeunited.church To give – https://pushpay.com/g/hopeunited

Faith Like A Child

April 11, 2021 19:13 - 35 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about stripping life down to what can really make a difference. SERMON NOTES: Matthew 18:1-4 New Living Translation1 About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who isgreatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from ... Read More

Easter Sunday

April 04, 2021 18:11 - 35.7 MB

He’s Alive in Us Matthew 28:1-7 – New Living Translation1 Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, ... Read More

Palm Sunday

April 04, 2021 18:02 - 34.7 MB

Matthew 18:2-4 – New Living Translation2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3 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. 4 So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in ... Read More

Do You Love People?

March 24, 2021 18:38 - 65.3 MB

Pastor Robert Owens talks about loving people God’s way.

Streams of Evangelism

March 24, 2021 18:37 - 34.4 MB

Pastor Andy joins us and speaks on how God empowers us to reach people from all different walks of life.

Building Space for God

March 07, 2021 18:49 - 67.7 MB

Featuring Pastor Joshua, Pastor Keren, Christian and Esperanza Finding Balance in Chaotic Moments: Isaiah 26:3 – New King James VersionYou will keep him in perfect peace,Whose mind is stayed on You,Because he trusts in You. More Kids, More Creativity: Matthew 22:37-38 – New Living Translation37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all yourheart, all your soul, and ... Read More

Loving Your Neighbor

February 28, 2021 21:35 - 42.9 MB

I Wish Somebody Would part4 Featuring Pastor Keren SERMON NOTES: The way we (The Church) treat the Unchurch serves as a litmus test of spiritual health. – Steve Sjogren 2 Luke 6:31 New Living Translation 31 Do to others as you would like them to do to you. Colossians 3:12 New Living Translation Since God chose you to be the ... Read More

I Wish Somebody Would Part 3

February 21, 2021 19:30 - 38 MB

Pastor Joshua and Jessica Predville discuss what happens when God’s Love gets displayed in the real world. Romans 10:13-15 New Living Translation (NLT)13 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 inhim? And how can they believe in him if they have never heardabout ... Read More

I Wish Somebody Would Part 2

February 14, 2021 18:11 - 26.4 MB

Pastor Joshua shares keys to sharing faith and sowing seeds. 3 Keys to Sharing FaithDeeds of LoveWords of LoveAdequate Time 1 Corinthians 3:6 New King James Version (NKJV)I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. Principle: Our job is to sow deeds of love, sow words of love andgive adequate time. Don’t Rush The Process: Principle: Don’t Rush the ... Read More

I Wish Somebody Would

February 07, 2021 18:17 - 26 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about what happens when we God’s Love and Kindness collide with mankind. I Wish Somebody Would part 1 1 Corinthians 13:4 – New Living TranslationLove is patient and kind… Galatians 5:22 – New Living TranslationBut the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy,peace, patience, kindness… Big Adventure: Matthew 28:19 – New Living ... Read More

Undefeated Recap

January 31, 2021 18:24 - 51.8 MB

Pastors Joshua and Keren talk about all the wins and revelations over the Undefeated Series. Take Aways: Principle: It takes perseverance to not think defeated. Undefeated Church: Principle: The more we see ourselves the way God sees us, themore it changes how effective we are. Undefeated Family: Principle: Apart from him we are limited. Connected to Him we arelimitless Principle: ... Read More

The Undefeated Spirit

January 24, 2021 18:04 - 26.4 MB

Undefeated part 5 Intro: Principe: Winning becomes easier when there is a winner insideyou. Isaiah 61:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)1 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,Because the Lord has anointed MeTo preach good tidings to the poor;He has sent Me to [a]heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives,And the opening of the prison to those who ... Read More

Undefeated Family

January 17, 2021 18:30 - 38.7 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about what it means to be a part of the Undefeated Family of God. Undefeated part 4 Family: Principle: Nearly everything that God has done on the earth, Hehas chosen to use family. Ephesians 1:5 – New Living TranslationGod decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringingus to himself through Jesus Christ. This ... Read More

The Undefeated Mind!!!

January 17, 2021 16:08 - 37.3 MB

For we walk by faith and not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 Principle:Our thoughts should be a reflection of our creator!!!! For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverb 23:7 2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divinepower to demolish strongholds. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 10:5We ... Read More

The Undefeated Church

January 03, 2021 18:39 - 38 MB

Undefeated part 2 Matthew 16:18-19 New Living Translation18…and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers ofhell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of theKingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbiddenin heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted inheaven.” Matthew 16:18-19 New King James ... Read More

Undefeated Church

January 03, 2021 18:39 - 38 MB

Undefeated part 2 Matthew 16:18-19 New Living Translation18…and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers ofhell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of theKingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbiddenin heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted inheaven.” Matthew 16:18-19 New King James ... Read More

Undefeated God

January 01, 2021 01:31 - 42.7 MB

Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV)Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth thelaw, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 New King James Version (NKJV)Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;But happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 New Living Translation (NLT)When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.But whoever ... Read More

A Community That Ends Well

December 29, 2020 16:27 - 78.5 MB

Apostle Duane Swilley talks about how God’s community thrives where others fail. Ending Well part 4 Ephesians 5:25-28 Tree of Life Version25 Husbands, love your wives just as Messiah also loved His community and gave Himself up for her 26 to make her holy, having cleansed her by immersion in the word. Daniah’s gift to this community 27 Messiah did ... Read More

Prosper and Good Health

December 20, 2020 18:23 - 50.8 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about God’s desire and prayer for us. SERMON NOTES: Ending Well part 3 An Encouraging Prayer: 3 John 1:2 NKJVBeloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health,just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2 AMPBeloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosperand be in good health [physically], ... Read More

Finish Strong

December 13, 2020 18:17 - 50.2 MB

Ending Well part 2 I Have Finished My Race: 2 Timothy 4:7 – New International VersionI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,I have kept thefaith. Picture of a man in a race or a race with several runners Principle: You end well by giving your best at the end of the race. Faithfulness: Principle: God‘s Kingdom ... Read More

Ending Well

December 06, 2020 18:33 - 40.8 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about ending the year strong. You don’t have to end in defeat. SERMON NOTES: Ending Well part 1 Galatians 6:7 New Living Translation (NLT)Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You willalways harvest what you plant Don’t be Misled: Principle: God has a principled way in which His Kingdom operates.Principle: There are laws just as ... Read More

Ending Well Part 1

December 06, 2020 18:33 - 40.8 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about ending the year strong. You don’t have to end in defeat. Galatians 6:7 New Living Translation (NLT)Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You willalways harvest what you plant Don’t be Misled: Principle: God has a principled way in which His Kingdom operates.Principle: There are laws just as real as gravity that govern God‘sKingdom. ... Read More

Living In A Position of Gratitude

November 29, 2020 18:04 - 29 MB

Thankful In Every Season part 4 Living in the Courts: Psalm 100:4 – New International VersionEnter his gates with thanksgivingand his courts with praise;give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 27:4 – New Living TranslationThe one thing I ask of the Lord—    the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of ... Read More

Find A Reason

November 24, 2020 17:33 - 28.6 MB

Pastor Keren talks about finding a reason to praise God. SERMON NOTES: Find A ReasonThankful In Every Season part 3Pastor Keren Count Your Blessings Principle: I must discipline myself to be thankful. Think on These Things Philippians 4:4-84 Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let joy overflow, for you are united with the Anointed One! 5 ... Read More

Consistently Thankful

November 17, 2020 17:38 - 40.1 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about the spiritual momentum of being consistently thankful. 25th Anniversary Sermon Notes: Consistently Thankful Thankful In Every Season part 2 When Thankfulness meets Consistency: Principle: There is a spiritual, chemical reaction, when you mix thankfulness with consistency. Principle: Overtime, as I am thankful, something shifts in me. Principle: When I’m thankful, I’m sowing seeds into my future. ... Read More

Thankful In Every Season

November 10, 2020 23:30 - 23 MB

Thankful In Every Season part 1 Intro: I Will Bless The Lord: Psalm 34:1 – King James VersionI will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in mymouth.Principle: I have decided to bless the Lord at all times. Find A Reason: Principle: Gratitude opens the door for my next blessing. Principle: It’s my desire to be ... Read More

Trusting The Love Of God

November 03, 2020 15:33 - 45.6 MB

Exploring The Love Of God part 5 Pastor Pete Laidley talks about how we sometimes stop trusting in God’s Love and how necessary it is to recenter that trust in these times. For more information – https://hopeunited.church To give – https://pushpay.com/g/hopeunited

What God’s Love Is

October 27, 2020 15:22 - 58.3 MB

Exploring The Love Of God part 4 Pastor Keren and Prophet Eddie talk about what God’s love is and what it isn’t. SERMON NOTES: Exploring God’s Love Part 4 Pastor Keren Swilley feat. Prophet Eddie Polanco Familiarity: Romans 1:20-22 (New Living Translation) 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, ... Read More

The Power To Understand God’s Love

October 20, 2020 14:55 - 42.1 MB

Exploring The Love Of God part 3 Pastor Joshua and Marielle discuss the power to understand God’s amazing love. SERMON NOTES: The Power To Understand: Ephesians 3:18 – New Living Translation And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. The Power of God’s ... Read More

Exploring The Love Of God Part 2

October 12, 2020 22:19 - 33.6 MB

Exploring God’s Love Part 2 Ephesians 3:18-20 (New Living Translation)18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s peopleshould, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great tounderstand fully. Then you will be made complete with all thefullness of life and power that ... Read More

Exploring The love Of God Part 1

October 07, 2020 21:56 - 21.1 MB

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 – New Living Translation Love Is the Greatest 13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, ... Read More

Creating a Prophetic Environment

September 29, 2020 15:22 - 32.5 MB

The Prophetic Community part 4. Pastor Joshua speaks about creating an environment in your life to better hear God’s voice. SERMON NOTES: Esperanza: Principle: Create a prophetic environment in your home. Young Saul: (1 Samuel 10) Principle: There is power when you step into a prophetic environment that will activate something in you. Jump In: Principle: The more you get ... Read More

Prophetic Communication

September 22, 2020 14:59 - 30.8 MB

The Prophetic Community part 3 Pastor Joshua & Prophet Deborah demystify the prophetic in the life a Christian. We are designed to hear God’s voice and speak His heart to the world around us. Sermon Notes: Acts 19:1-6 NLT1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interiorregions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he foundseveral believers. 2 “Did ... Read More

The Prophetic Community Part 2

September 20, 2020 17:11 - 34.9 MB

a. God wants to restore to all His sons and daughters that community with Him that wasbroken in the Garden of Eden. He wants His community to be prophetic.b. Prophecy is revealing to the person the Heart of God.c. Prophetic community encourages, edifies and comforts each otherd. Prophecy is not just for at church on Sunday. It’s for outside the ... Read More

The Prophetic Community Part 1

September 20, 2020 11:57 - 47.7 MB

Pastor Joshua has a panel discussion talk about the prophetic. What Jesus Established:Isaiah 32:1-4 New Living Translation (NLT)1 Look, a righteous king is coming!    And honest princes will rule under him.2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind    and a refuge from the storm,like streams of water in the desert    and the shadow of a great rock in a parched land.3 Then everyone ... Read More

7 Strongholds To Defeat

September 09, 2020 21:40 - 38.6 MB

Pastor Joshua Swilley and Pastor Sandra Ward talk about tearing down limitations to a stronger prayer life. To give click here For service times and directions click here

Let My People Worship Part 6

September 02, 2020 21:39 - 26.6 MB

Quality of WorshipHebrews 13:15 The Passion Translation15 So we no longer offer up a steady stream of blood sacrifices, butthrough Jesus, we will offer up to God a steady stream of praise sacrifices—these are “the lambs”[a] we offer from our lips that celebrate his name! Principle: Quality of worship matters! Conditions for WorshipPsalm 8:3 New Living TranslationWhen I consider Your ... Read More

Guarding Your Heart

August 27, 2020 00:55 - 40.2 MB

Minister Kendy, Jessica Predville, Tiffany Ward, and Gloria Premis talks “Wounds, Walls, and Wisdom”. To give click here For service times and directions click here

Let My People Worship Part 5

August 25, 2020 15:19 - 20 MB

Pastor Joshua talks about what it really means to worship in this series, “Let My People Worship” Sermon Notes: Let My People Worship part 5 Worship Will Get You Out: Exodus 12:31 New Living Translation – Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron during the night. “Get out!” he ordered. “Leave my people—and take the rest of the Israelites with you! ... Read More