The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 8:18-22
One Love Ministries Hawaii
What does it truly mean to follow Jesus on His terms rather than our own? In this sermon on Matthew 8:18–22, Pastor Maiola Vivas helps us to explore Jesus' divine authority as He defines the real cost of discipleship. After teaching, Jesus prepares to cross the Sea of Galilee into a completely different culture. Through two encounters, Jesus addresses the motives of our hearts and the priorities that guide our lives. When an eager scribe offers to follow Him anywhere, Jesus points out that following Him is not a path to earthly honor but a call to share in His self-denial. Then, another man...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 8:1-17
One Love Ministries Hawaii
In this sermon on Matthew 8:1–17, we look at three distinct healing encounters: a outcast leper with a little faith, a Roman centurion with marvelous faith, and a suffering mother-in-law who did not ask for healing at all. Looking at these three examples reveals that our faith often plays a role in healing but ultimately, answers to prayer rests in the supreme authority and compassion of Christ. Pastor Derek Napoleon shifts our perspective from focusing on the miracle to fixing our eyes on the Messiah. Jesus is the faithful healer who took our infirmities and carried away our...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:15-29
One Love Ministries Hawaii
Discernment is essential in a world full of counterfeits. Jesus teaches us how to identifying truth in Matthew 7:15–29. In this message by Pastor Maiola Vivas, we unpack the warning to be on guard against false prophets who appear gentle on the outside but on the inside are driven by selfish gain. Rather than becoming paranoid or caught up in endless debates about who is right and wrong, we learn to evaluate spiritual influences not by talent, giftings, or crowd size - but by the lasting, Christlike character produced in that person's life. This passage also teaches us to look inward and...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:7-14
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 them. In this message by Pastor Maiola Vivas on Matthew 7:7–14, we are reminded that our response to our shortcomings should never be self-pity or despair but rather prayer directed toward a loving heavenly Father. Jesus invites us to continually ask, seek, and knock, assuring us that our Father...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:1-6
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 exposes the absurd hypocrisy of quick, self-righteous condemnation and calls us to examine our own hearts first. We'll explore what it takes to deal honestly with our own sin through humility and by the power of the Holy Spirit before trying to correct someone else. Looking in the mirror of...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:25-34
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 dismissing our concerns, Jesus gently draws our eyes to creation. He reminds us of how the Father feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field. When we look to Him, we realize just how deeply valued and loved we are by Him. It's in knowing this love of His that brings true peace. We put...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:19-24
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 contrasts fragile earthly riches with lasting eternal heavenly rewards. While material possessions are not inherently wrong, making them the anchor of our hope, joy, and peace can quietly turn our hearts away from God. Pastor Maiola Vivas challenges us to look closely at what we treasure, reminding us that...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:16-18
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 encourages us to examine our motives, making sure our motive is not to impress others but to seek genuine fellowship with God. By addressing the subtle trap of seeking human approval, Pastor Maiola Vivas reminds us of the true Biblical purpose of fasting, which is to hunger for more of God. Jesus...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:9-15
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 distant ruler but as a heavenly Father who knows our needs and invites us into real relationship. Together, we look at how balancing deep intimate friendship with awe-inspiring reverence changes the way we pray to God during life's greatest trials. When we seek His Kingdom and surrender our will to His,...
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The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 6:1-8
One Love Ministries Hawaii
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 consequences for both daily life and eternity. At the core of this teaching, Jesus challenges the hidden motives of the human heart. He cautions against the subtle trap of performing faith, public generosity, or impressive prayers that aim to earn attention and applause from others. By exposing the...
info_outlineFinding 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 dismissing our concerns, Jesus gently draws our eyes to creation. He reminds us of how the Father feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field. When we look to Him, we realize just how deeply valued and loved we are by Him.
It's in knowing this love of His that brings true peace. We put our trust in the character of our Heavenly Father, resting in the fact that he already knows every need we have. Instead of living like those who frantically chase after temporary security, we are invited to shift our posture from fear to faith.
When we stop trying to control tomorrow and instead cast our anxieties on Him, we are freed to experience a life rooted in His care. Pastor Maiola offers a helpful perspective on what it means to practically seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness, letting go of tomorrow’s worries to rest in His faithful provision today.