Aligned, Week Two, with Daniel Starnes by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

What Does Jesus Say About Marriage? A Biblical Perspective on Covenant, Divorce & Singleness Marriage is one of the most sacred and significant covenants in the Bible, but what did Jesus really say about it? In this deep dive into Matthew 5:31-32 & Matthew 19, we explore: The puzzle of the marriage covenant – Why God designed marriage to be a lifel…

When we think of Jesus, we tend to think of Him in one of two ways. On the one hand, we see Him as the gentle shepherd, kind and compassionate. On the other hand, we also see Him as God Almighty, controller of all creation. This morning we’ll look at a story that reminds us that Jesus is both of these things—all the time. - Pastor Ron Kool Support …

Pastor Jason Jakum continues the series in Mark with a message on Jesus in the wilderness and overcoming temptation.Autor: Jason Jakum

Pastor Arek O'Connell discusses Evangelism and the importance of Sharing Your Story at Hillside's Intro to Spiritual Disciplines class. Support the showAutor: Arek O'Connell

Aligned, with Daniel Starnes by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Does Jesus’ teaching on lust and purity still matter today? In a world filled with temptation, comparison, and unfiltered access to content, how do we honor God in our thoughts and actions? In this real and relevant conversation, Pastor Aaron McRae breaks down Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:27-30, exploring His call to a covenant that honors God, others…

James has one more challenge for those to whom he is writing—when someone who had been walking with Jesus wanders from the truth. James knows that there are times when people are going to drift or walk away. His call to us is, at one and the same time, simple and difficult. We are to bring the wanderer home if it is possible. This morning, we’ll th…

Is It Possible...? James 5:11, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Is anger really that big of a deal? In this powerful teaching from Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus takes the commandment "Do not murder" to a deeper level, revealing how unchecked anger can destroy relationships, damage our souls, and separate us from God. Discover: 🔥 The prognosis of anger—why it’s more dangerous than we think 💡 The prescription for dealin…

James has been full of practical advice for living in troubled times. He’s called us to be faithful and make sure our faith shows itself in works. He’s called us to watch our tongues and how we spend our money. As he gets ready to close his letter, James calls us to one more practical activity: Praying. James reminds us of the power and effectivene…

Pastor Arek O'Connell discusses the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting. Support the showAutor: Arek O'Connell

What did Jesus mean when He said He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17)? In this powerful teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore how Jesus completes and clarifies God’s commands—not by abolishing them, but by embodying their true purpose. Discover: ✨ How Jesus fulfills the Law through His teaching, life, death, and re…

X, Y, and Maybe Z? James 5:7-11, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

In times and seasons where we fall victim to pain and suffering, we are prone to certain behaviors. We try and take the situation under our control and alleviate our pain and suffering as quickly as possible. However, James' best advice for us in the face of pain and suffering is to be patient and persevere so that we might learn to depend on God e…

Missions 2025: The High Cost of Writing Paper, with Kirk Nowery by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

What does it mean to live a truly blessed life? Is it about success, happiness, or material wealth? In this powerful teaching, we dive into the Sermon on the Mount to uncover what Jesus really says about the good life. Discover the profound truths behind the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) and how they redefine concepts like joy, fulfillment, and right…

What does it mean to leave a lasting legacy and make a meaningful impact? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore Jesus’ teachings about being salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). Discover how to live a life of influence and purpose as Jesus calls His disciples to: ✨ Be the "salt of the earth" – preserving goodne…

Todd Heft shares a message on Psalm 37 and trusting in God.Autor: Todd Heft

James has used strong language throughout his letter, but now he turns the heat up even higher. He has saved his strongest warnings and announcements for this place in his letter—where he has extremely strong words for rich people who are not using their wealth the way God intended them to. These words are deeply challenging but also deeply importa…

A Grumbling Grumble, James 5:9, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Pastor Jason Jakum continues in the series in the Mark with the Baptism of JesusAutor: Jason Jakum

One of the things that is way too easy for us to do is to live our lives without really thinking about God too much. We know He’s there, but we don’t include Him in our planning and thinking—He’s sort of a “God on the Shelf.” We may call out to Him if things fall apart, but until then, we’ll live our lives on our own terms. This morning James will …

Morné Marais discusses the Spiritual Discipline of Worship. Support the showAutor: Morné Marais

Pastor Jason Jakum kicks off his series in the book of Mark with a message on who John Mark is and the meaning of the GospelAutor: Jason Jakum

From the very beginning, Christians have gotten into fights and disagreements with each other. Why is that? Shouldn’t we be able to get along with each other and love each other? This morning James will help us understand why there are fights and quarrels among us. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the showAutor: Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

Fix Your Heart, James 5:7-11, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Suffering: A Framework, James 5:7-11, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Start 2025 with clarity and confidence as we explore God’s powerful promises in Isaiah 43. In this inspiring New Year sermon, we’ll uncover how God calls us by name, redeems us, and invites us into a life of purpose and transformation taught by Senior Pastor, Aaron McRae. Through personal stories, Biblical truths, and the hope of restoration, disco…

Pastor Jason Jakum kicks off the New Year with a reminder of some of the disciplines we value at our core.Autor: Jason Jakum

We live in a world where we are surrounded by thousands of voices, many of them ready to give us advice on how to live. There are podcasts and news stations, Facebook posts, blogs and web pages. There are books we can read or listen to. But what’s worth our time? How do we know if the person we are listening to is wise—is worth listening to? This m…

As we close out 2024, Sean Murphy, Hillside's Junior High Director, dives into the powerful story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. In this teaching, Sean unpacks God’s question to Elijah: “What are you doing here?” and reflects on how it challenges us to evaluate our own journeys—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through Elijah’s story, we explore …

Scott Black shares a message on understanding the context of what we read in the Bible.Autor: Scott Black

As we come to the end of another year, it’s natural to reflect on the year overall in order to make preparations for the year we’re about to enter. No matter what accomplishments, successes, failures, or disappointments we faced in the last year, the Apostle Paul wants to encourage us to head into next year, or any day for that matter, with the goa…

Support the showAutor: Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

Discover the profound depth of God's love this Advent season. Through compelling stories and timeless scripture, this message invites you to recalibrate your heart toward Jesus, uncover the transformative power of divine love, and respond to others with compassion. Explore how God’s love is unfathomable, active, and deeply personal, offering hope a…

We’re really close to celebrating the birth of Jesus—and that’s exciting. God came to be with us! Jesus came to save us! But how will He do that? How will Jesus save those who would follow Him? This morning we’ll look at the plan that God gave to Isaiah 700 years before Jesus was born and we’ll see the plan for how Jesus will save the world. - Past…

Kathy Douma leads this week's Intro to Spiritual Disciplines class on the discipline of "Serving." Support the showAutor: Kathy Douma

"How can we find true joy in the midst of life’s challenges? 🎄✨ Join Woody and Kelly as they reflect on the profound themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, and Joy. Through heartfelt stories, powerful scripture, and meaningful traditions, they explore the deeper significance of the season. From Isaiah’s prophecy of a Messiah bringing renewal to the angel’s …

Missions Update, 2024 End of Year by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Full Christmas Program audio recording - One of the words that describe many of our lives at this time of the year is the word “busy.” We are running here and there with things to do, people to see, and presents to buy. In the midst of all our running, Isaiah the prophet has a word for us: “Listen!” It’s an important word but the question is whethe…

Hurry Up & Wait, Part One, with Daniel Starnes by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Hurry Up & Wait, Part Two, with Daniel Starnes by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

This teaching from Pastor Aaron McRae invites us to explore the theme of peace during Advent, imagining a world free from fear, conflict, and division. Together, we reflect on the biblical concept of "shalom"—a holistic peace marked by restoration and wholeness—and how Jesus embodies true peace. Through scripture and the story of Jesus, we are remi…

Last week we saw the need for Jesus—we are sinners who deserve death. We also saw that God promised to send someone to save us. This morning we’re going to learn more about that One whom God promised to send—His Servant. And we’ll see that this Servant is going to do some amazing things. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

Join us for the first week of Advent as we embark on a journey of hope! In this sermon, we explore the significance of Advent—a four-week season dedicated to anticipating the arrival of Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah. This sermons will delve into the biblical understanding of hope, distinguishing it from mere wishful thinking and highlighting its …

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Advent season. A season where the church collectively anticipates the arrival, or ‘advent,’ of our savior Jesus Christ. Just as he came in the flesh as a baby 2000 years ago to save his people, one day Christ will return again to save his people. What is it that we need saving from though? The book of Genesis …

We will think about the question Jesus asked when He had healed ten lepers, and only one came back to thank Him. We'll talk about how they probably were doing decent, good things - and saying thanks just slipped past them. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the showAutor: Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

Final Week of Ecclesiastes: Remember Your Creator Join us for the final conclusion of our Ecclesiastes series at Hillside! In this powerful message, we reflect on life’s fleeting nature and the importance of remembering our Creator. Discover three key truths that guide us through our journey: fear God, keep His commandments, and prepare for the com…

Leaving God Out, with Pete Chiofalo, November 24, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas