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Does God really care when my life seems unfair? In Psalm 73, a man named Asaph struggles with the inequities of life and finds that God is always there. The post Does God really care when my life is unfair? (Psalm 73) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Pastor Scott and Joe Fick have a conversation about generosity based on Joe’s experience as one who raises support for ministry. The post A Conversation about Generosity appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

From a very familiar scene that is recorded in all four gospels, we learn a practical lesson. God will take whatever we generously give to him and redeem it and multiply it for his glory and sometimes our amazement. The post What’s In Your Hand? (John 6:1-13) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

When we are transformed by the renewing of our minds, we discover again that everything, including our abilities, is God’s. We serve him best when we are generous with even our abilities. The post Generous with my abilities (pt 1) Roman 12:1-8 appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

God wants us to be generous in all things as He is generous to us. One area where we often struggle is in our finances. 2 Corinthians 8-9 reveal 5 characteristics of a “Grace Giver. The post God’ Path to Freedom, Joy, and Contentment (2 Corinthians 8 – 9) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

As we continue our series on Generosity, we discover that we need to keep a God-centered perspective on all we have. The post “Worship God; Use Money” (Matthew 6:19-24; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In our first sermon in this new series on generosity, Pastor Scott reminds us from God’s Word that generosity is at the very heart of who our God is. The post The Wisdom of Generosity (Psalms and Proverbs) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In our Epilogue of Daniel, we look at how Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles would have informed how Daniel chose to live. We will also see how Paul’s reminder of our heavenly citizenship should guide us in our daily living in our current context. The post Daniel Epilogue: Living where it isn’t home (Jeremiah 29:1-14; Philippians 3:17-21) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CH...

In the final vision of Daniel. the reader is reminded that throughout the ebb and flow of history, God is still in control, and his plan is still intact. We can have hope in a God who, even when our world seems chaotic, promises us a future with Him. The post Have Hope: God is always there (Daniel 10-12) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the middle of a prayer of confession for the sins of the Nation Israel, Daniel receives a vision for the future that leaves many of us confounded. The post A Prayer for the Ages (Daniel 9) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a more detailed vision about the future Daniel reveals to us that regardless of the events on earth, God is in control and never far away. The post God is never far away (Daniel 8) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the first of Daniel’s visions we are met with weird animals, a boastful horn, and the majesty of our God and one like a son of man that brings hope in the middle of confusion. The post Hope in the middle of confusion (Daniel 7) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a fresh look at Daniel and the Lion’s Den, Pastor Scott reminds us that the most important aspect of the story is the consistent character of Daniel. The post The Power of Consistency (Daniel 6) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In this very familiar story from the book of Daniel, we discover more than just an amazing miracle of handwriting. We discover the importance of learning from the past and humbly applying the truth we know. The post God’s Graffiti (Daniel 5) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the second dream recorded in the book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar’s pride is dealt a harsh blow. God does not smile on human pride. The post Once Upon A Tree (Daniel 4) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a great statement of faith, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us the power of trusting God when all seems lost. The post “Even if He does not…” (Daniel 3) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a most familiar Bible story we learn lessons about who God is and how he works. We also learn how we can faithfully navigate the confusion in our world by fully trusting the God who knows all. The post Who’s really in charge here? (Daniel 2) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

As we begin our journey through parts of Daniel we discover that God is always present and we therefore learn to be wise as we stand at the crossroads of faith and culture. The post Choose Your Battles Wisely (Daniel 1) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the first sermon of a new series, we discover principles for connecting with the broader culture in a respectful and dignifying way. The post Engaging the Culture (1 Corinthians 9:19-27) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In our final sermon of “One Hit Wonders” we focus on the book of Jude and learn again that God’s ways are very different than our ways. In our final sermon of “One Hit Wonders” we focus on the book of Jude and learn again that God’s ways are very different than our ways. The post “Hey Jude! What shall we do?” (The Epistle of Jude) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL...

In this very brief letter from the Apostle John, we discover the true nature of following Jesus and the characteristic of a godly friend and leader. The post That’s what friends are for (3 John) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

“Sunshine, Storms, Solace: Ministering to MKs” by Michele Phoenix.   The post Sunshine, Storms, Solace: Ministering to MKs appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In this very brief letter, we discover the depth of compassion John has for the people to whom he felt responsible. We also discover the vital importance of balancing truth and love. The post What’s Love Got to Do With It? (2 John) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the most personal letter we have from the pen of the Apostle Paul we discover the power of grace, mercy, and forgiveness as we let Gospel influence our lives. The post Welcome Home (Paul’s Letter to Philemon) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

The prophecy of Obadiah speaks out against the pride and cruelty of the Nation of Edom. It is a warning to any person or nation who in arrogance, thinks they don’t need God. The post You’re So Vain (The Prophecy of Obadiah) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .