From Kealapono to Ke’alapono Part II: Listening
Aloha and Welcome!
“From Kealapono to Ke’alapono Part II: Listening”
January 24, 2026
This week Lynn will lead us in a prayerful gathering focused on hearing one another with care as we continue our journey together as a church. This session is designed to create space for reflection, discernment, and mutual respect as we listen for what God may be stirring among us. It is not time for debate or decisions, but an opportunity — both in person and online — to share thoughtfully, listen generously, and trust God’s guidance as we move forward together.
“Warrior Wednesday”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Our Journey Continues
Aloha & Welcome!
“Our Journey Continues” January 17, 2026
This week Lynn will lead us in a session to clarify and unify us in the church transformation which will take place over the next year. She will give us a greater context of where we are and how each of us can be involved in the birth and growth of Hope Chapel Kealapono.
“Warrior Wednesday”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
Message Video:
Introducing Our New Name
Aloha & Welcome!
“Introducing Our New Name” January 10, 2026
Hope Chapel: a name that reflects our Antioch heritage that Pastor John has been a part of since 1983 (Hope Chapel Kaneohe, first in Hawaii); Brenda Honold since 1979 (Hope Chapel Hermosa, founding church). Hope Chapel was started by Pastors Ralph & Ruby Moore in 1971. Their vision was to create a church that “equipped the saints to make disciples, reaching out to an unsaved world by the Power of the Holy Spirit” [Eph 4:11-12; Acts 2:42-47; Matt 28:18-20; Acts 1:8]. Focusing on MiniChurch and multiplication, the idea is that reaching an unsaved world is best achieved through planting healthy, reproductive churches. Key is everyone is a minister [1 Pe 2:9-12]. Don’t miss this message!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Kealapono to Ke’alapono
Happy New Year!
“Kealapono to Ke’alapono” January 3, 2026
Our first message of 2026 highlights our journey together as followers of Jesus Christ. As the New Year unfolds, what are your hopes for yourself and the people God has given you to love? What are the plans that God has for you? Join us as Pastor John shares from Psalm 84, verses 5-7. Let us continue to discover “Kealapono” [the path of righteousness, the journey] to become “Ke’alapono” [the fragrance of righteousness]
“Warrior Wednesday”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes
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Message Video
Where is He?
Happy New Year!
“Where is He?” 12.27.2025
“The Heavens declare the Glory of God!” [Psalm 19:1]
Join us this Saturday as Pastor Arlen and Pastor John Talk about the Christmas Star that led wise men from the East to find baby Jesus, recognizing Him as THE KING, THE PRIEST, and THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. Pastor Arlen will share the science behind the Star, using an incredible video loaded with empirical evidence that confirm the existence of the Star and the Truth that what the Bible says is TRUE!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Jesus Christ, Promise Keeper
Merry Christmas!
“His Name is Jesus” 12.20.2025
Please join us for a celebration of the greatest birth in human history — Our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ! Pastor John shares the traditional account of the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke chapter two, using a pictorial story book entitled “The Littlest Shepherd.” And cookies — lots of cookies!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Perfect Peace
Aloha and Welcome!
“Perfect Peace” 12.13.2025
“You will keep in Perfect Peace whose mind is stayed (unshakable and focused) on You because he trusts in You” [Isaiah 26:3]
Joseph is told by Mary that her pregnancy is from God. Amidst a myriad of emotions and the legal right to have her put to death, he chooses to pray and ask God for advice. God tells Joseph the TRUTH and gives him His Perfect Peace, and Joseph makes one of the greatest decisions of obedience in the history of the world. Don’t miss this message!
“Warrior Wednesday”
Join us Wednesdays in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Enjoying the Favor of God
Aloha and Welcome!
“Enjoying the Favor of God” 12.06.2025
A young woman is chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus Christ. The Bible says she is “highly favored.” Did you know that IN CHRIST, you also are highly favored? How do we experience and enjoy the favor of God? Join us as Pastor John shares the answer from the Word of God this Saturday.
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
God, the Bible, and the World We Live in
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“God, the Bible, and the World We Live in” 11.29.2025
I am back from vacation and invite you to join us for a special church service featuring YOU and YOUR QUESTIONS. I will do my best to answer what is on your mind regarding all things God, the Bible, and the lives we live in our everyday world. We will open service with worship led by Pastor Tim, replace message with Q&A, then close with Communion. Oh — and hope you can stay for lunch hosted by our Journey Church Ohana!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
The Bible & the Believer
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“The Bible & the believer”11.22.2025
Last week we talked about using cutting edge technology like AI to power your Bible study. This week we go old school and discuss the place of our printed bibles in the lives of believers. We have many “tools” to help us grow in our relationship with God. Let’s choose our tools wisely and use them well. Hope to see you there! ~Pastor Arlen
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Christians, The Bible, and AI
Aloha and Welcome!
“Christians, The Bible, and AI” 11.15.2025
At the Issachar symposium last month, God placed today’s topic on my heart. Since I became a Christian, I have loved reading and studying the Bible. Now with the rise of AI, I started to dive into figuring out what place AI would and should have in my life. Is AI a valuable and useful tool for studying the Bible? My answer may surprise you. What about you? What do you use AI for? Do you see it as a valuable tool for Christians? Are you aware of the dangers or downsides of AI? It’s important to understand these things, so we’ll dive into it this Saturday. Hope to see you there! ~Pastor Arlen
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Here I am, Send Me
Aloha and Welcome!
“Here I am, Send Me!” 11.08.2025
(please park in backlot for church; map on homepage)
We have discovered the Five Stages of Spiritual Growth here at Journey Church. We have identified our long-term goal: “1000 MiniChurches, 1000 Pastors” and set a date for the launch of our church in Kapolei (SEP 2026). As we conclude our series, one question remains: “Who will I (the Lord) send?” — to (1) make disciples, (2) lead MiniChurches, and (3) plant churches? Join us this Saturday as Pastor John shares from Isaiah chapter six. “What is the Spirit of the Lord saying and stirring in your heart?”
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
God’s Heart for the Lost
Aloha and Welcome!
“God’s Heart for the Lost” 11.01.2025
Two more messages until we conclude our series on the “Five Stages of Spiritual Growth.” This week, Pastor John shares God’s heart for the lost — those who have yet to meet and know Jesus as Savior and Lord. Join us this Saturday and meet a determined and grateful tax collector named “Zacchaeus.” Discover that God not only sees and knows your name, but wants to give you eternal and abundant life — which is THE BEST LIFE EVER!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
First Class Child
Aloha and Welcome!
“I am a Child of God” 10.18.2025
Pastor Fumi Chito of Crossroad Nishinomiya (our Antioch 2035 partner church in Osaka, Japan) will be sharing our message this Saturday. Join us @the Pavilion or watch our live stream 0930 hst
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
The Spirit-Filled Life
Aloha and Welcome!
“The Spirit-Filled Life” 10.11.2025
The Spirit-Filled Life is lived and enjoyed as we embrace as our In Christ, accepting as 100% Truth how God sees us:
I am deeply loved,
completely forgiven,
fully pleasing,
totally accepted, and
made perfect.
The result is a daily life that rests in the righteousness, peace, and joy of the Lord in a world where “stuff happens.” We remain convinced that we will see and experience HIS goodness in this life, and that HE will work out all things for the good. How do we live in this heart/mindset? Join us @the Pavilion or via livestream to find out!“Warr
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Warrior Prayer
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Strongholds, Part Two
Aloha and Welcome!
“Strongholds, Part Two” 10.04.2025
A Stronghold is any mindset, belief, or habit that exerts power over a person and keeps them from fully living in obedience and freedom In Christ. Our message this week focuses on four common strongholds: (1) The Fear of Failure; (2) The Fear of Rejection; (3) The Fear of Punishment; and (4) Shame. The Good News? Each stronghold can be broken and overcome by the Love of Jesus Christ and the Word of God! Join us @The Sanctuary Pavilion or via live stream.
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Strongholds
Aloha and Welcome!
“Strongholds” 9.27.2025
A Stronghold is any mindset, belief, or habit that exerts power over a person and keeps them from fully living in obedience and freedom In Christ. Join us as Pastor John shares Truths from the Bible about our gift of choice, including, “I choose to Embrace the Truth and Live Freely. The Truth is Jesus Christ and the Word of God.” That is a key in breaking down strongholds and living the best life ever! [note: Pastor John will share his answer to the question of John 15:14 too!]
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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The Fruit of the Spirit and The Abiding Life
Aloha & Welcome
“The Fruit of the Spirit & The Abiding Life” 9.20.2025
Pastor John is back from Okinawa and continues our series on the FIVE Stages of Spiritual Growth that lead us to (1) Make Disciples (2) start MiniChurches and (3) plant churches. This week we take a closer look at THE ABIDING LIFE: a life that focuses on developing and living in deep relationship with Jesus Christ. The FRUIT of that life is an ability to love those He has given us to love with His fullness of joy.
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
411 Making Disciples Training
Lynn blessed us with a poignant message on reaching out to people and sharing our story in FIFTEEN SECONDS! Enjoy our latest message below.
We are also continuing with Coach Stan’s prayer challenge from the other week!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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Message Video:
Living a Servant LifeStyle
Aloha and Welcome!
“Living a Servant LifeStyle” 9.06
Three questions that have had the biggest impact on my [Pastor John] relationship with Jesus Christ and living “the best life ever” are the subject of our message this Saturday. And a mind-blowing lesson from a starfish! See you at church!
“Warrior Prayer”
Join us in fasting and prayer — substitute breakfast, lunch, & dinner with prayer focused on five areas:
For me: love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength
The People God has given us to love
“Divine Appointments”
Be a Disciple that makes Disciples (be a mentor)
MiniChurch: join one, invite one; start one, lead one
The heart of our church is our small group ministry called “MiniChurch”. If you are interested in finding out more about it, please contact me pastorjohn@journeyhawaii.com
Message Notes:
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