When I first moved to Hawaii two years ago I was looking for three things in a church: - I would be challenged by the message - I would find a community - I would be able to serve in the church I was house hunting when I noticed One Love's Compassion Cafe. I attended service that weekend, was floored by the convicting prayers and message by a guest speaker, started serving at the Cafe the next weekend, and got connected to the young adults group within the month. I really put myself out there and in the beginning it did feel lonely. But it only takes a few people to extend grace and I was in the fold soon enough. The message: Kahu Waxer is a brilliant teacher. What I really enjoy about the line-by-line scripture store is that this addresses all of the Bible. I've moved over a dozen times in my life and often church sermons are topical, recycled, and safe. Then I come to One Love and was astounded to start learning again. Sometimes the humor can be real kine local. Serving: There are so many areas to serve in, whether your passion is with media or worship or children. You can be a greeter, an emcee, a bible study leader. You can help out with the middle schoolers, high schoolers, young adults, babies. You can cook for and serve at Entertaining Angels or assist with yard work during the Kapuna outreaches. You can even be a Levite, picking up the odds and ends of tasks that are critical but often forgotten. There are always ways to serve. Community: People won't ever be satisfied going through life looking for churches to cater to them. That said, I think One Love does a phenomenal job trying to intelligently and effectively meet the needs of all who walk through the door. But the best kind of community is the one where you also feed into. Without my peoples, I would have never gotten involved in facilitating bible study, flown to other islands to vacation, had cookouts and birthday parties and dive expeditions. I would have compromised my morals time and time again if not for wonderful accountability partners. And all of this centered on Jesus. It's been pretty amazing being here. read more

Looking for a Spirit filled, Biblical based church? Check out One Love! Great teaching, friendly congregations, lots of special events. They love Jesus, and others! read more

I really love this church. Great place for young people. Great messages, down to earth style. Love it.

Everything is great here. The people are so loving and local in their Aloha. The church is strongly based on teaching from the word of God and the worship is genuine and sincere. People really grow in their love for God there. read more

Most friendly and Jesus loving bunch on the planet! Check out what they are doing and when they are meeting and go be encouraged. This life is hard. Joy is always good medicine. read more

Waxer is one great preacher, plus everybody there were so friendly. Overall it was a pretty great place to be. Their services were being held at Kaimuki when I went, but I definitely intend to visit again in Kakaako soon. read more

This is a church with a large, friendly fellowship. The Word of God is taught and comfortably learned. Pastors speak the Word, truth and helps people to learn and apply to lives. Welcoming, wonderful worship, helps and ministers to community. read more

Bible based ministry. ( non-denominational Christian church ) plenty parking on the street and private lot. read more

One Love Ministries - Bible based teaching . Outreach & ministries - Churches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was curious about this place because I was told about the ministry and how it was very kid friendly with even a play area for kids. I stopped by in the middle of the week to walk in during my lunch break to see what the layout was like or maybe speak to someone about the venue. I parked in a spot that said RESERVED PARKING ONE LOVE ONLY. I run a business and talk to customers frequently on my phone. I sat in my car to finish a phone call. Call lasted about 4 minutes. Before I could get out of my car a parking lot enforcer told me I need to Leave and I can't park there. I asked, "not even for customers?" He said " The manager asked me to see what's going on and what's you out" Confused that the spot said it was for ONE love customers only and thrown off that they didn't want customers around, I just chose to leave and head back to work. read more

This review is NOT about the excellent teaching of the awesome pastors here - who teach the Word line by line. They truly have the gift of teaching. I don't appreciate the negative reviews down below because someone was told to leave a parking space. These reviews should be deleted from Yelp because these guys don't even go to One Love Church. My main complaint is simply this: If you're feeling SICK, please stay home. Tonight, this shivering woman with an obvious FLU (coughing and wheezing and shivering) should have stayed home. I say this as someone who got terribly sick at Calvary Chapel Montebello and was in bed for 2 weeks (never happened before) because the exact same thing happened. The BIBLE is very clear: "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12. So if you have the FLU, please stay home or at least wait in the lobby. This selfish woman ruined a beautiful worship evening my wife and I planned for tonight. The sanctuary is extremely tight and packed in so we couldn't move to another area and had to leave. We won't be coming back. As the Body of Christ, let's do better to care for those around us - again meaning if you're SICK, please show love to those around you. Would you want us to come sick and coughing right behind you when you're healthy? read more

Awesome worship team led by Matt! Pastor Waxer, Larsen, Archibald, Hanold provide great sermons. They truly dissect the bible verse by verse. 2 services on sunday 8:00 & 10:30am 1 service on Saturday evening 5:30pm @ Koinonia "K" Hale Come join us @ 670 Auahi Street, Suite A-5 Honolulu, HI read more

When my family and myself first came to One Love at their Sunday celebration at 10:30am we already heard and loved Pastor Waxer teachings. Our former church had great people but we felt the Lord lead us to find another church where we could fully commit to their vision and mission. So far my daughter loves the children's ministry. We have spoken to some of the elders of the church. Currently we are trying to get connected and involved with the church more. Since my husband and myself just turned 30 we wanted to check out Relavant (service for our age group)on Friday night at their K.Hale location. If you're looking for a home church and you want a bible teaching that breaks down each scripture One Love is the place to be. read more

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Great church with plenty of aloha. Lots of various ministries to help and bless different people. Deep teaching of God's Word and Spirit filled worship. I highly recommend this place without reservation. Check it out for yourself! read more

Best church I've been to. It's comfortable, has very loving people and always a professional and engaging message. The preschool Sunday school is great too! My daughter is learning songs and child-friendly stories from the Bible. I highly recommend this church! read more

Bradda Waxer speaks with passion and One Love shares the Aloha with all willing to listen and learn.

My husband and I visited One Love Ministries after hearing how it seemed to be a thriving church. However, we both left feeling offended and very much outsiders. The pastor thought it was funny to imitate an Asian accent "4 dolla". We looked at each other- did he really say that? A little later, he talked about Timothy, a follower of Christ, whose mother was Jewish and whose father was Greek and the next thing you know, there was a picture of a hippy-like Jewish person and a psychedelic van with Jew and something else on it. What he said was wrong and racially insensitive. We went looking to be inspired and left feeling offended. read more

I used to go to One Love with my whole family. The teaching was so solid, Pastor Waxer is amazing at explaining and teaching the Word of God. Now 3 years later, sad to say I don't attend anymore and neither do the rest of my family. Everyone there was so friendly in my experience but to my family their friendliness stopped. I love this church, I love the teaching, the extra programs like the nursery and the toddler classes and the life groups. I understand that no church is perfect but after 3 years of constant attendance and attempting to fellowship with no fruit, my family made the decision to fellowship and hear God's word elsewhere. I just wish the Ohana shared the love, His love, Agape love. Again, I love Pastor Waxer, I still listen to him from time to time online. And hey, maybe Our Father didn't plan for my family and I to be there. Right now, my husband and I attend South Shore at Koko Marina and it has produced so much fruit. Praise God for His goodness! Also too this could just be our experience and it could be irrelevant to everyone else reading this. read more

5 Stars and blessed to call it my church! Pastor Waxer serves up sound doctrine and Matt and the praise band are my favorite praise band ever (and that says a lot)! One Love has helped me grow in my spiritual walk with Jesus and has provided me with fellowship with other believers. Wed nights are on the Auahi St location @ 07:00 pm. We do Old Testament studies here which are the bomp diggity. My friend says that most churches do studies in Acts and Romans and you only hear of Old Testament stuff if you were fortunate to be saved as a kid and hear it in Sunday School. Wed nights are actually my favorite because we get to study Old Testament stuff and it's in a smaller, more intimate setting. Sunday mornings are at Kaimuki High 0800 and 1030am. We do New Testament studies during this time. Sunday school is for the 10:30 service time and the kids are doing a sports camp for the summer. Lots of things going on, and archives of previous messages can be found at: onelove.org " to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Ephesians 4:12-16 read more

What can I say, this church is the best I've been to. I've been here for almost 7 years now and that a lot, being that I hardly used to attend church up until I went here. Doctrine- solid bible teaching and meaningful application. This church is not ashamed of Jesus nor the Gospel. Teachings- are meant to convict and equip you to face the worldly opposition toward the Gospel and Christianity Opportunities to serve- where the Body of Christ is so are the broken. You don't have to count on the type of ministry to serve you, because the environment here encourages us to serve each other. Children's ministry- fantastic Singles- yes Young married couples- yes Middle Aged couples- yes Old timers- yes God Bless and hope to see you here. read more

Awesome church. Qualify my review and say this is my newcomer's impression: Very friendly people at the church. Greeters are genuinely friendly. Worship is unpretentious (opposite of a large production that is characteristic of Hillsong style worship/rock concert-esque churches). Communion/tithing/offering done on the side and is not obligated. Pastor Waxer has such a deep understanding of the Word and I respect his desire to work through scripture verse by verse. He presents Greek/Hebrew translations when they enhance the meaning of the passage. He's also very entertaining. Gospel is present in every message, and both times I've visited, Pastor Waxer has invited the audience to accept Christ. On the side of the auditorium are two tenets of the church: teaching the word, and equipping the saints. The instruction here is really top-notch and I enjoy it a great deal (intellectually, spiritually, personally). Am looking forward to going to small group to explore more the church community. read more

I may be bias because I'm so proud to call ONE LOVE my church, but this is the best church on the island!!!! Come join, get spiritually fed, and get ready to hear the truth about Jesus' redeeming love and God's amazing grace! May God bless the staff who continue to bless us weekly with their hospitality and teachings and examples of the word!! read more

Every time I go I wonder why I don't come more often! Even my friends that aren't Christians enjoy a service here because it's very inspiring and comforting. I wish it was easier parking but I could say that about anywhere. :) read more

Pastor Waxor is amazing. Verse by verse he interprets the bible so creatively. I am always looking forward every week to come back and worship with One Love. You are greeted with love and you'll feel that warmth in your heart. You'll know you stepped in Jesus' Home. read more

One Love Ministries - Churches Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love it here! Always challenged and learning! Pastor Waxer explains things to apply biblical teachings to your daily life!

Intitally my mom introduced me to One Love, I was attending another church. She worked with the Prayer Ministry, urged me to come check it out, I began calling One Love my Home Church. Often at the Kaimuki HS Theatre, I would walk in and the message brought up tears, not sad but more like my spirit opened within and I was taking things of the messages into my heart. This was the beginning of my relationship with One Love spanning over a Decade. Today I attended Easter Son Rise Service I missed my One Love Peeps I mostly fellowship with a ministry closer to my moms now or nearer by where I currently work and live as well. It does not take away from the bond we have the truth of the messages taught and the Holy Spirit, Anointing upon this Ministry Plug in and let the Spirit Move you read more

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God is good, all the time, all the time God is good!! One Love run by Pastor Waxer Tipton is a wonderful church in the heart of Kaka'ako. The church is completely Bible based and sticks to the Word of God. You won't find any prosperity gospel teaching or false teaching here. Pastor Waxer is solid in his walk with Jesus and teaches in depth studies in the Bible every single Sunday and Saturday night. They have a solid children's and youth/high school ministry as well. read more

This is your weekly bible study....be prepared to delve DEEP into the WORD of what is printed. Pastor Waxer takes you down a road less travelled, but well informed and contextually sound. read more

Best church on the island for being fed, fellowship, and ways to get involved.

If you want to get into the word, then One Love is the place! Come out and get fed. Sunday Celebrations are at Kaimuki HS, at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Wednesday at 670 Auahi St. @ 7. read more

I have been attending this Church for about a month. Everyone is really nice, warm and welcoming. The messages are always great. I truly feel the presence of God at every service. read more

This church is my Ohana in Christ and I am so blessed to be apart of it. I found out about One love on TV when I was having a difficult time in life. I watched Pastor Waxer preaching and it was about exactly what I was struggling with. It was amazing how it happened. I found out where they were and it was back when they were in the high school. They are now in the ministry office and I drive from Wahiawa every weekend etc., to go here because I know it's where my family and I belong. Waxer's preaching is sound doctrine and he is a very uplifting person. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a church to become apart of to please give One Love a try! Many say it's a church like no other. read more

Many of my great friends attend One Love Ministries... I haven't visited their Kakaako location, but I've visited their home bible studies and also their former Kahala Mall youth night.. I forget what they called it. It been so many years ago. One Love is great!!! read more

I don't live in Honolulu but I watch him on line. But if j ever visit Honolulu when I go vacation, I would love to attend in person.

While on vacation in Oahu we went to One Love for Sunday morning service and were so blessed. From the moment we arrived and were greeted by friendly and smiling faces through an amazing worship and teaching by Pastor Tipton. He is a truly gifted teacher. No doubt God is doing an amazing work in these servants. read more

Great church, great people :) This church is legit. THey teach the bible, and the people are friendly. There is a mini ramp ( half pipe ) in the back for the youth, or whoever likes to skate. read more

One Love does tell it like it is. Some people bring "being politically correct " in and don't like what they hear. I have been attending for over nine years, and have known Waxer since 1991. He is as good as the best of the preachers and as a bonus does not need to "milk " the congregation for money as some "churches " ( or should I say places of business) do. People forget that "their " culture is just that : culture. It does not make it correct. Culture is to be held up to Scripture, not the other way around. Culture is nothing more than habits and beliefs people have learned to believe in. This does not supercede the Word of God. Remember about attending a church that preaches what YOU want to hear , RATHER than what you need to hear. Go to Word of L... You will hear what you want and they will be very happy to take all your money too! Thank you. Very much read more

I can't begin to describe how this church has changed my life. God led me to Hawaii for college and some friends I met in my Christian club at school brought me to One Love. Pastor Waxer teaches the Bible like I've never heard it before. I grew up Catholic, but I never truly understood God's plan for my life and what being a Christian meant until I came to this church. If you can't make it to church, I recommend watching the live-streamed services on their website! It's wonderful to have when I'm off island. There's a ministry for every age group and they even have Club Love which looks after children while their parents are at the service as well as a Special Needs Ministry! If you have a child with special needs and want to be able to come to One Love they have wonderful people to look after them. This church helped me to strengthen my relationship with God and for that I am so grateful. read more

Awesome church! Awesome pastor! You'll be blessed! I love this church. It's just the right size, not too big, not too small. Waxer is brilliant and hilarious at the same time. What I like about him is that he is straight up, no beating around the bushel but has grace. read more