Joy House Berkeley

God’s Chosen

Abram’s faith in prayer and obedience to God opened the door for many.

Bitter Root Judgments

Rodney Hogue teaches on the effects of bitter root judgements and the power of Jesus to set us free.

Maturing in the Kingdom: Session 2

Rodney Hogue teaches on the practical steps to growing in maturity to carry the kingdom as children, young men and fathers of the faith.

Maturing in the Kingdom: Session 1

Rodney Hogue teaches the foundations of the kingdom of God, highlighting the differences between pastoral and apostolic models of the kingdom. He also introduces the church’s opportunity to receive, spread and be the kingdom of God as through a commitment to maturity.

We, Like Noah

It is with righteousness and courage that we walk with God into unprecedented places.

Who is Behind the Curtain

A victorious life includes the end of compromised alliances. Let’s learn from the painful mistake of John the Baptist’s final enemy Herod.

A New Tone

The tone of our approach to God will determine our effectiveness in prayer. There is also a reward waiting for us if we get it right.

Time to Get a New Bag

His yoke is easy and his burden is light. It is our directive to find a different kind of living under his expectations and vision.

A Church Caught in Adultery

The wisdom of Jesus spared the life of one woman for an act deserving of death. It will take that same wisdom for the church to stay free of the leaven of the Pharisees.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Prince of Peace: His Authority Will Grow

Entering the Sabbath of God requires surrender to the Authority of God. His dominion is enjoyed by those who believe.

Rest on Every Side

Entering God's rest requires great faith. For those courageous enough to pursue it, Sabbath is now.

Thirty-one Kingdoms

Courage: our inheritance and our obligation

This Little Light

We are more than a reflection of the creator, we are born of the substance of heaven. The light of creation is the life of Jesus alive in us.

Be Quick to Praise

In Zechariah 3, the prophet sees a vision of the Lord removing the accusations of the enemy over Joshua. A prophetic word was released today, that the Lord is taking care of His people, removing years of lies from the enemy and giving His people a sound mind.

Even to the Gentiles

Following the leading of God always requires radical obedience. Peter's obedience to deliver the gospel to Cornelius' household exemplifies being led by the spirit of God. We should expect similar leading and we should celebrate our steps of obedience.

Just Outside the Tent

Sarah’s laughter indicated a core of unbelief. The Lord challenged that unbelief and fulfilled His promise because of Abraham’s unwavering faith.

They Know the Father

Jesus did the works of the Father while on earth. He explained to his disciples that they knew the Father because they knew him. They were one in the same. As we take our place in the family of God through Jesus, the world will come to know the father in the same way that the disciples knew him, through us.

Ananias the Merciful

Your Life as a Monument

To construct a monument of praise in all aspects of our lives we seek and provide forgiveness. Joy House considers the challenge of forgiveness as a prerequisite to kingdom change.

Monuments of Praise

A cornerstone of our faith is the power of praise in the midst of challenge. We are challenged to construct monuments of praise prior to and following God's deliverance from our tests. Celebrating Jesus' victory on the cross we walk through Psalms 22.

A Life of Sacrificial Praise

The proper response to the goodness of God in our lives is a life surrendered to Him. A life of sacrificial praise is a life consecrated before Him. Prioritizing our lives around what He delights in will prepare us to partner with the greater works He wants to do through us.

Two Engines of Praise

To advance the kingdom we are equipped with the tool of praise. Praise is the spiritual weapon that increases our joy when times are good. Praise is also an essential tool to maintain the King's dominion in our world when times are bad.

The Weapon of Dominion

God has entrusted us with authority like his on earth. It is wielded through the weapon of our words. With our tongue we praise God and are capable of cursing humanity. Let's consider how we carry out our call to dominion.

Welcome to My Home

Who we are in our home is who we are in the world. Peace is a primary measure of the kingdom. Praise is a tool God has given us to win the war against the kingdom of darkness.

Time to March

It's time for a Royal Priesthood to declare the great acts of the Lord.

Ending Favoritism

James asked, "My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?"

Let’s Go Home

After the resurrection Jesus called his disciples back to Galilee, he place of beginnings.

Patterns of Worship: Childlike Praise

David's purity sensitized him to God's presence. His extravagant worship unlocked a new heritage of worship for Israel.

Be Holy for I Am Holy

Holiness is not a checklist of rules. It is a likeness to Christ achieved through presence-based surrender, allowing Him to conform your mind, heart, and will to His ways.