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One Love Ministries
by One Love Ministries
One Love Ministries has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed to His image by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are not a denominational church, nor are we opposed to denominations as such.One Love Ministries was formed in September of 2004 and is located on the island of O'ahu in the state of Hawai'i.
Episodes
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:7-14
When reading through Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by our own inability to live up to God's standard. We might be tempted to fixate on our failures and fall into despair, much like a prisoner staring at a locked door while the key sits right beside...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:1-6
It is remarkably easy to spot the flaws in others while remaining completely oblivious to our own. In this sermon on Matthew 7:1–6, titled "How to Judge People," Pastor Maiola Vivas unpacks Jesus' famous teaching about the speck and the log. Far from telling us to abandon moral discernment, Jesus...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:25-34
Finding genuine peace that lasts feels nearly impossible when anxiety and worry seem to be our constant companion. In this sermon on Matthew 6:25–34, Pastor Maiola Vivas helps us to look at Jesus' tender yet direct command to not be anxious about the daily necessities of life. Rather than...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:19-24
Today's culture constantly urges us to acquire more. Work hard, to make money, to spend it on things that we want and desire. As stewards of the things that God gives us, we must ask the question: where am I investing my time, energy, and resources? In this sermon on Matthew 6:19–24, Jesus...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:16-18
When it comes to spiritual disciplines like fasting, prayer, and generosity, why is it so easy to focus on outward appearances rather than the inward state of our hearts? In this sermon on Matthew 6:16–18, we look at the instructions Jesus gives to His followers about practicing their faith. He...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:9-15
Sometimes prayer can feel like a dry routine: saying the right words to get our way, high-pressure performance, or striving to get God's attention. In this message, Pastor Maiola Vivas unpacks how Jesus lovingly models a completely different framework. He teaches us to approach God not as a…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:1-8
We live in a world filled with caution signs. It can be all too easy to brush them off and assume everything will be fine. In Matthew 6:1–8, Pastor Derek Napoleon explores spiritual warning signs posted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Together, we'll unpack why ignoring them carries profound...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:43-48
This week, Pastor Mike Skedeleski continues our series through the book of Matthew. In a world that constantly encourages us to love only those who love us back and to hold onto personal animosity, Jesus introduces a Kingdom standard that turns cultural norms upside down. What if the true test of...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:33-42
Relationships have the potential to bring life's greatest joys but they can also bring some of the deepest pain. How do we navigate these everyday connections in a world that tells us to look out for number one? In this message by Pastor Paul Gates, we dive back into Jesus' Sermon on the Mount....
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One Love Ministries - Statement of Faith | Part 2
What do we believe and why does it matter? In this message, Pastor David "Waxer" Tipton explores the foundations of our faith and the hope we have in Jesus Christ. From the saving work of Christ and the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit to the promise of His return, we are reminded that…
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One Love Ministries - Statement of Faith | Part 1
What do we believe and why does it matter? In this message, Pastor David "Waxer" Tipton explores the foundations of our faith and the hope we have in Jesus Christ. From the saving work of Christ and the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit to the promise of His return, we are reminded that…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:27-30
What does it look like to live with faithfulness that goes deeper than our actions and reaches into our hearts? In this message, Pastor Paul Gates explores Jesus' words in Matthew 5:27–30, challenging us to take an honest look at the ways sin can quietly shape our thoughts, desires, and...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:31-32
Marriage is more than a legal agreement. It is a sacred covenant designed by God to reflect His faithful love towards His people. In this message, Pastor Mike Skedeleski explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:31–32, inviting us to rediscover God's original design for marriage and why His heart has...
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How Did We Get Here? | America's 250th - Part 2
In part two of "How Did We Get Here," celebrating America's 250th Birthday, Pastor David "Waxer" Tipton invites us to look beyond the headlines and explore the foundation of our nation's history. Together, we reflect on God's faithfulness through generations and the convictions of those who came...
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How Did We Get Here? | America's 250th - Part 1
How did America become a nation marked by such remarkable freedom and blessing? In this special message celebrating America's 250th Birthday, Pastor David "Waxer" Tipton invites us to look beyond the headlines and into the foundation of our nation's history. We are encouraged to consider God's...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:21-26
What if the greatest battles we face aren't seen on the outside, but begin quietly within our hearts? As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Derek Napoleon helps us discover that Jesus doesn't simply address our actions. He lovingly reveals the deeper condition of our hearts....
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:17-20
Life can feel a lot like hiking some of the narrow and rugged trails here in Hawaiʻi. Paths that wind along steep ridges and sharp drop-offs, where one wrong move could mean injury or certain death. On our own, it is easy to lose our footing and to fall on one side to the valley of lawlessness or...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:13-16
What does it mean to be salt and light? In this message, Pastor Mike Skedeleski reminds us that these are not goals we strive to achieve someday, but declarations of who we already are in Christ. As Jesus continues His Sermon on the Mount, we discover that our identity as citizens of God's…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:10-12
What if one of the clearest signs that we belong to Jesus is not comfort but opposition? In this message by Pastor Paul Gates, we continue our journey through the Beatitudes and discover the surprising blessing Jesus speaks over those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Instead of being...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:8
How does being "pure in heart" shape the way we see God? We live in a world that constantly tells us to "follow your heart," but what if our hearts were made for something more? In this message, Pastor Maiola Vivas gently invites us to consider that Jesus is not simply interested in changing our...
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The Gospel of Matthew |Matthew 5:7
What if mercy is more than forgiveness and simply overlooking wrongs? What if being merciful first requires us to learn what it means to receive mercy? What if it is the very way God meets us in our weakness and gently teaches us how to love others? This beatitude shifts our view of mercy to see…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:6
In a world that constantly leaves us searching for more, we're confronted with a deep question: What are we truly hungry for? Pastor Waxer Tipton reminds us that real satisfaction is not found in achievement, performance, or outward religion. True satisfaction is found only in the presence of God...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:5
What if the life we want isn't found in strength, status, or striving but in something far quieter and deeper? As we continue through our study on the Sermon on the Mount, we're invited to lean in and reconsider what it truly means to live a blessed life. Together, we explore Jesus' words…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:4
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we come across the words, "Blessed are those who mourn..." What does Jesus mean? How can those who mourn possibly be blessed? What comfort are we to expect to receive when we mourn? In this message, Pastor Maiola reminds us this kind of mourning is...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 5:1-3
As we begin the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Maiola Vivas invites us to discover what it truly means to live a blessed life. Jesus isn't giving us a list of heavy rules, but leading us into the heart of His kingdom where blessing is not defined by outward success, but by inward transformation.…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 4:18-25
In this message, Pastor Mike Skedeleski invites us to journey together into what it truly means to follow Jesus. We are called to follow our Leader not just when it's easy, but also when it's difficult and we don't fully understand. Through Scripture, we're reminded that God often calls us to…
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Reconciled | Easter on Da Beach 2026
Welcome to church on da beach in Waikiki! In this hope-filled message by Pastor Waxer Tipton, we come together to celebrate the risen Jesus and the life-changing truth that we have been reconciled to God. Through the lens of 2 Corinthians 5, we are reminded that reconciliation means more than...
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Nothing But Leaves | Mark 11:1-14 - Palm Sunday
As we gather to worship on Palm Sunday, we step into the story of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. In this message, Pastor Maiola Vivas reminds us that true worship isn't found in outward display or fleeting enthusiasm but in simple, faithful obedience. Through the simple obedience of the disciples…
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Equipping the Saints for the Work of the Ministry
In response to the severe damage and the aftermath of the recent storms, Pastor Maiola Vivas gently encourages us to love our neighbor - to grieve, to listen, to care for, and to point one another to our One eternal hope. As we reflect on the reality of suffering, we're reminded that it's okay to...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 4:12-17
As we continue our study in the book of Matthew, Pastor Paul Gates guides us through Matthew 4:12-17. As Jesus steps into Galilee, He fulfills prophecy and brings light into darkness. We are reminded that this is our story too—God met us right where we were, He brought Light to our darkness, and…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 3:13-4:11
In Pastor Maiola's sermon from Matthew 3:13–4:11, we walk with Jesus from the waters of baptism into the wilderness of temptation. Although He had no sin, we see the beauty of Christ identifying with us in our weaknesses. Jesus stepped into baptism to fulfill all righteousness and to begin His...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 3:13-4:11
In Pastor Maiola's sermon from Matthew 3:13–4:11, we walk with Jesus from the waters of baptism into the wilderness of temptation. Although He had no sin, we see the beauty of Christ identifying with us in our weaknesses. Jesus stepped into baptism to fulfill all righteousness and to begin His...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 3:1-17
Matthew 3:1–17, introduces us to John the Baptist. He is the forerunner preparing the way for the coming King. John's call is clear and urgent: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." John's ministry in the wilderness fulfills prophecy and confronts empty religion, reminding us that true...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 2:13-23
As we turn the page to Matthew 2:13–23, Pastor Mike Skedeleski helps us to see the sovereign hand of God guiding and protecting us according to His redemptive plan, even when it seems to lead through danger, displacement, and sorrow. We learn that Joseph is obedient when told to take Mary and…
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 2:1-12
As we look into Matthew 2:1–12, we meet the wise men and their lengthy journey which teaches us about true worship. Set against the backdrop of political tension and fulfilled prophecy, the passage contrasts three responses to Jesus: hostility, indifference, and wholehearted worship. Herod, a...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew 1:18–25 draws our attention to the faith and obedience of Joseph when God unfolds the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. As Joseph faces the shock of Mary's pregnancy, Scripture reveals a righteous man who chooses to show mercy rather than condemnation. God calls Joseph to believe what is...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 1:1-17
In our series on Matthew, we take a look at the genealogy of Jesus and how it is far more than a list of names. This list itself is a declaration of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and saving purpose throughout human history. Unlike other Biblical genealogies that trace descendants forward,...
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The Why? | Pastor Paul Gates
In The Why?, Pastor Paul Gates explores the central motive behind all of Scripture, creation, and redemption. Drawing from Matthew 20:28 and 1 Corinthians 1:4–9, Paul invites us to look beyond the surface questions of who, what, when, where, and how, and instead confront the deeper question that...
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session Six: Hope
In the last Return of Christ Conference session, the focus turns to a hope that never disappoints. A hope anchored not in circumstances or emotion but in the unchanging promises of God. Drawing from Proverbs 13, Psalm 130, and the New Testament, Pastor Waxer reminds believers that while people…
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session Five: Salvation
One of the most commonly misunderstood questions in modern Christianity is: "Can I lose my salvation?" Pastor David Blevins makes a critical distinction between losing salvation unintentionally and intentionally rejecting salvation, a reality the Bible identifies as apostasy. Drawing from the Old...
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session Four: Faith
In the fourth session of our Return of Christ Conference, Pastor Maiola calls us to develop a ready faith - a faith that actively prepares for the return of Jesus Christ rather than passively waiting or becoming distracted by speculation. He reminds believers that the purpose of end-times…
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session Three: Hope
Pastor Waxer, in his message on Salvation at the Return of Christ Conference, focuses on the Biblical hope and assurance believers have regarding the return of Jesus Christ. Romans 5 and Titus 2 presents hope not as wishful thinking, but as confident assurance. This confident assurance is gained…
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session Two: Salvation
In this message on salvation, Pastor David Blevins challenges the church to move beyond shallow and incomplete views of salvation to rediscover the depth, assurance, and power found in God's redemptive work. Salvation is not merely about going to heaven, but about restored relationship…
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The Return of Christ Conference | Session One: Faith
In a world marked by darkness, suffering, and confusion, the return of Christ has always been a source of faith, hope, and endurance for God's people. Faith is not vague optimism but is confident trust in the sovereign, reigning, and returning King, Jesus Christ. Drawing from the testimony of...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 1:1
As we begin a new study through the Gospel of Matthew, we take a step back to see the big picture. Rather than jumping straight into individual passages, this overview will help frame Matthew's purpose, audience, and message so that we can more clearly understand who Jesus is and why He matters....
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Salt & Light | Matthew 5:13-16
In a world filled with confusion about identity, Jesus speaks with clarity and authority: "You are the salt of the earth… the light of the world." In this celebration, we explore Matthew 5:13–16 not as a list of goals to strive for, but as a declaration of who we, as God's people, already are in...
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Salt & Light - New Year's Eve 2025
As the year comes to a close, Pastor Waxer invites us to reflect on what it means to finish well and stand firm in faith. Ephesians 6:10–18 calls us to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God. The life of the Christian is lived not in our own strength, but in the strength of the Lord. Each...
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The Four Pillars | Clarifying Our Calling and Mission
As we look ahead to the new year, Pastor Maiola looks back to remember our vision as a church. Rather than introducing a new vision, Maiola introduces The Four Pillars, basing them off of timeless Biblical principles, making them practical and portable for everyday life. Together, these four...
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Light of the World | Why Christmas?
Why Christmas? Discover the answer to that question in Waxer's Christmas Eve message. Reading from Isaiah 7:14, this message explores the profound promise given to the world: Immanuel, God with us. Spoken nearly 700 years before Jesus' birth, Isaiah's prophecy reveals that God's answer to fear…
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Light of the World | Luke 2:1-20
In Luke 2, the birth of Jesus unfolds against the backdrop of empire, power, and divine promise. As Caesar Augustus issues a decree meant to display his authority, God sovereignly fulfills His own—bringing the true King into the world through humility, obedience, and grace. This sermon traces the...
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One Love Ministries has been formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed to His image by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are not a denominational church, nor are we opposed to denominations as such.One Love Ministries was formed in September of 2004 and is located on the island of O'ahu in the state of Hawai'i.
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