Hillside Christian Fellowship

Have you ever felt like the Christian life is… well, complicated? Like we have a knack for complicating even the simplest things, constantly wrestling with anxiety and trying to balance our faith with our own efforts to make things happen? Pastor Steve asks a powerful question in today’s message: when was the last time you predicted an anxious future that ... Read More

Hey there, and welcome back to this podcast, where we dive deep into God’s Word to discover timeless truths for modern living. Have you ever considered the invisible impact you have on the world around you? No, we’re not talking about your fashion sense or your latest accomplishment. We’re talking about something far more profound: your spiritual scent. And today, ... Read More

Have you ever wondered if the good news of faith has become… well, a little too complicated? Perhaps you’ve struggled with the idea of a distant, angry God, constantly scrutinizing your every move. Or maybe you’ve felt that true spiritual life means endless self-effort, proving yourself worthy. In this powerful message, Pastor Steve challenges us to reconsider our assumptions. He ... Read More

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to experience the *fullness* of God’s grace – not just as a concept, but as a living, transforming reality in your everyday life? We’re often told the gospel is “good news,” but how do we move beyond mere belief to encounter its overwhelming, soul-shaking power? Today, Pastor Steve cuts through the noise ... Read More

Have you ever felt like you’re wandering through an untamed wilderness, searching for clarity, purpose, or even just your true self? Life’s challenging seasons often strip away our comforts, leaving us asking profound questions about who we are and what truly matters. Today, Pastor Steve takes us on a journey into the heart of the wilderness – not just as ... Read More

Podcast Audio URL: Today, Patti Bowman opens up Proverbs 18:10 with a profound challenge: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.” But as we navigate a busy world, how are *we* truly running into the Lord? Are you just bumping into Him by chance, or are you *running into* His ... Read More

Drawing from his own powerful testimony and the incredible story of the prophet Isaiah, Ben King shows us how an encounter with a Holy God transforms our perception of ourselves, the world, and our calling. It’s a message that will challenge you to surrender, trust, and embrace the supernatural invitation God has for your life.

Pastor Steve just returned from a backpacking trip that offered peace and quiet – thirty hours of no cell service, just him, his daughter, and the raw beauty of the wilderness. But as he shares, while stillness can bring clarity, it can also bring a rush of forgotten worries and anxieties we’d rather avoid. Today, Pastor Steve asks us to ... Read More

Are you craving a deeper connection with God, but the thought of “rules” feels heavy or outdated? If we live in an era of grace, why would a sermon be titled “The Law”? Pastor Steve dives into the ancient wisdom of the Torah, revealing how God’s original “law” wasn’t just a set of external rules for a nation of former ... Read More

Why did the Israelites choose rules and distance instead of the friendship with God they were being offered? What does it really mean when Scripture calls us holy? And how can our individual lives—and the Church together—become a dwelling place where the presence of God is experienced and darkness is pushed back? In today’s message, Pastor Steve traces God’s desire ... Read More

Podcast Audio URL: Have you ever felt like your walk with God is a constant chase for the next big, exciting moment, leaving you wondering what to do in the quiet stretches in between? Or perhaps you’ve experienced profound spiritual encounters, only to find that life seems to get *harder* afterwards, not easier? And what about the idea of truly ... Read More

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly trying to declutter your life, only to find new forms of “stuff” piling up, leaving you feeling just as burdened as before? We chase freedom, but sometimes, don’t we find ourselves strangely comfortable in what Pastor Steve calls “silken chains,” subtly trapped by schedules, fears, or even our own wealth? If Christ set ... Read More

Today, Pastor Steve brings a powerful word that asks us to confront some of the most persistent challenges in our spiritual journey. Have you ever felt like you’ve been set free from a burden or an old way of life, only to find yourself still craving the very things that once held you captive? We’ve all experienced moments where it ... Read More

What if the wilderness isn’t a place God sends us to punish us—but a place He uses to strip away everything that keeps us from depending fully on Him? In this message, Pastor Steve Blayer challenges the way we often think about wilderness seasons. Instead of seeing them only as dry, difficult, or confusing, he invites us to see them ... Read More

Have you ever found yourself caught in the endless cycle of striving, performing, and trying to *do* enough for God? Whether you’re young in your faith, or a seasoned believer pondering how to finish your journey well, the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming. But what if God is calling us to something radically different? What if the key to ... Read More

What does it really mean to abide in Jesus—not simply visit with Him occasionally, but remain connected to Him throughout every moment of the day? How can we stay spiritually alive when grief, unexpected hardship, or seasons of pruning touch our lives? And is it possible to bear lasting fruit without exhausting ourselves through constant striving? In today’s message, Pastor ... Read More

What does it take to say yes when God’s calling leads somewhere unexpected? How do we trust His timing when a dream seems delayed—or even dead? And what can awaken the Church to the urgent need of billions of people who still have little or no access to the gospel? In today’s message, Joanna shares the personal journey that is ... Read More

Welcome to the sermon podcast! When life throws its toughest challenges your way, what’s your first instinct? Do you feel the urge to spring into action, to fix things, to *do something* – anything – to make the struggle stop? Or maybe you’re tempted to flee, to freeze, or to abandon ship altogether? Today, Pastor Steve is here to challenge ... Read More

In this message, Pastor Steve reflects on the biblical power of gratitude through the story of the ten lepers, personal family history, and the freedoms we often take for granted. You’ll discover how thankfulness reshapes our perspective, strengthens our faith, and prepares us to live as faithful ambassadors of Christ. Whether considering God’s work in your own life, your family, ... Read More

What kind of legacy are we leaving behind? What will the next generation say about us? If God has placed ... Read More

We all want to know our lives are making a difference. But what do you do when you’ve been faithful—and ... Read More

This week, Todd shares from Hebrews 12 as we’re invited to look honestly at the race set before us. Are ... Read More

In this special Family Sunday at Hillside, we celebrate the life of the body of Christ in all its beauty: ... Read More

Have you ever stopped to consider what truly drives your faith? Do we sometimes love God more for His *presents* ... Read More

Have you ever wondered what it really means when Scripture says, “God is love”? How does that definition transform the ... Read More