Hope United Church

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