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 …

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…

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

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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 …

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

Hurry Up & Wait, Part One, 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

It’s such a little thing—the tongue. It only weighs about 2.5 ounces. But it can do so much. It can destroy and it can give life. This morning James wants to challenge us to tame our tongues. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the showAutor: Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

Stewardship - it's not just about us telling you to give more money to the church (we know pastors say this all the time). It's really about discovering an amazing thing that God allows us to manage His resources. He works through us and wants us to enjoy it and celebrate it. Support the showAutor: Ron Kool

Who Do You Think You Are?, with Pete Chiofalo, November 17, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Fighting Anxiety As A Person Of Faith Let's explore the complexities of anxiety and how we, as people of faith, can navigate these challenges with God's help. Drawing inspiration from scripture, personal stories, and practical strategies, we aim to provide comfort and encouragement for anyone struggling with anxiety. 📖 In this video, you will learn…

This morning, we’re going to look at an important question that James challenges us with: Is our faith real? James knows that it’s possible for us to go through the motions, say all the right things, and even believe some of the right things about God but still not have a faith that is real. This morning, we’ll look at how James tells us we can kno…

Did your parents have a “favorite” child? Was one of your siblings the “problem” child? What about in school—did you ever have a teacher who had a favorite student? We’ve all experienced the reality of favoritism. This morning James will challenge us to not let it happen anywhere—especially not in church! - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

Kirk Kingsley continues our Wednesdays at Hillside series on the Intro to Spiritual Disciplines. He shares examples of prayer in Scripture and discusses reasons why we do not pray sometimes. He also teaches different ways to pray more often and effectively and grow in greater intimacy with God through prayer. Support the show…

How do we discover purpose? Where is it found? Is living out a purpose joy-filled? Join us for week 9, Chapter 9, of Ecclesiastes taught by Pastor, Aaron McRae. - The certainty of our shared human experience and the unpredictability of life. - Finding joy amidst challenges and celebrating simple pleasures. - The importance of nurturing our relation…

James has been offering us wisdom when it comes to doubts during trials, wisdom when we face temptation. What does James have to say in general about wise faith in action? How do we know our faith is real and we’re living it out wisely? James might encourage us to take a deep breath, listen to God’s Word, and take care of the little people. - Pasto…

If I Die..., with Vernon Brewer, October 27, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Join us for Week 8 of our Ecclesiastes series as we explore the profound themes of power, authority, and the unpredictability of life. From a personal encounter in nature to the wisdom found in Scripture, we discuss how to navigate our relationships with those in authority while remaining faithful to God's calling. Discover the importance of humili…

We talked last week about the fact that storms come into all of our lives. People we love get sick and die. Someone hurts us deeply with their actions or their words. We lose a job. This week we’ll continue to look at what James has to say to us about what we should do in the midst of the storms that come our way. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the show…

Relational Spirituality, with Pete Chiofalo, October 20, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Discover how true wisdom—rooted in reverence for God—guides us through life's complexities and helps us navigate challenges like pride, anger, and nostalgia. Through examples of contemporary figures and relevant scripture, Pastor Aaron McRae invites you to reflect on what it means to live wisely in a world often filled with confusion. For the full …

Pastor Jason Jakum continues his series in Ephesians with a message on what is good and how we all fall short of our God's standard.Autor: Jason Jakum

This morning we’re beginning a sermon series on the book of James. James is one of the most practical letters in the New Testament and he jumps right in by talking about what we should do when the trials and difficulties come our way. We’ll take a look at what it means to trust in God when our world feels like it’s falling apart. - Pastor Ron Kool …

Bibles. For most of us, they are something that we have multiple copies of around our house. And if that's not the case, we have access right at our fingertips to download an app and have multiple translations. What are we doing with the Bible? How are we engaging in God's Word? What is the value of being rooted in God's Word? What are some of the …

Battle Cry, Week Two, with Pete Chiofalo, October 13, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Join us as we contrast temporary successes with eternal significance and discover how to live a life that truly matters taught by Karl Romeus. Key Themes: - Modern examples of fame and fortune leading to personal tragedy - Insights from Ecclesiastes on the futility of chasing after material gains - The three temptations we all face: believing we ar…

As we finish up our series on judging others this morning, we’ll see one more area where we are called to judge others—if they are someone who is spreading false teaching. If a Christian is teaching or believing something significant that isn’t true to Scripture, we owe it to them to challenge their teachings/beliefs. This morning we’ll think about…

Wednesdays at Hillside: Our faith walk is a life-long journey in which we are called to become more and more like Jesus. Each week, we will focus on different spiritual disciplines such as prayer, scripture reading, serving, and more. Some disciplines will be taught lecture-style, while others may include discussion time, small group interactions, …

Battle Cry, Week One, with Pete Chiofalo, October 6th, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

Let's explore the complex relationship between humanity and money. This sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the potential pitfalls associated with the pursuit of wealth and encourages us to seek joy and meaning in our everyday lives. Key Themes: - The importance of listening to God rather than making impulsive promises. - The inevitability of c…

Pastor Jason Jakum continues his series in Ephesians with a message on God's power and how it lives inside of us.Autor: Jason Jakum

Do I have the right to judge the sin of other Christians? There are plenty of areas we might feel comfortable offering judgment, but to look into someone’s personal life and call their action a sin against God? Can’t we just let God take care of that? As uncomfortable as it may make us, Paul teaches us in 1 Corinthians 5 that it’s necessary for the…

War and Peace, with Pete Chiofalo, September 29, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

In this episode's deep dive into Ecclesiastes Chapter 4, we explore the profound impact of relationships on our lives. Pastor Aaron highlights the dangers of isolation, the value of community, and the strength found in spiritual friendships. Join us as we discuss: -The importance of social connections -Understanding loneliness and its effects -How …

The Bible says that some of our Christian beliefs and behaviors are expected to be followed by every Christian. They are necessary to being a Christian. But some of our Christian beliefs and behaviors are left up to the individual Christian—we can disagree on these matters and still call each other Christians. But what beliefs and behaviors are in …

This week, we focus on the inevitability of death, illustrated in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which captures life’s cyclical nature through 14 contrasting pairs of experiences. We explore how we exist in a world shaped by divine order and discover the significance of living in the present while keeping an eternal perspective. What is the difference between…

Jason Romano shares a message from 1 Peter with a message on defeating discouragementAutor: Jason Romano

Preparing to Live Forever, with Pete Chiofalo, September 22, 2024 by Keller, TexasAutor: Keller, Texas

“You Christians are so judgmental!” “Only God can judge me!” “Why aren’t Christians speaking up more? We should be calling sin what it is—an abomination before God!” Should we judge other people? Or should we be quiet? This morning we’re beginning a series in which we’ll look at what the Bible has to say about judging other people. - Pastor Ron Koo…