The Sheridan Hills Podcast

Scripture shows us that God’s truth is not always delivered in soft tones. From the prophets to the apostles—and Jesus Himself—we see instruction, parables, sharp questions, satire, and even rebuke used to pierce pride, expose hypocrisy, and awaken hearts. The “serrated edge” of God’s Word cuts not to destroy, but to heal, calling us to repentance and life. At Pentecost, Peter boldly proclaimed, “...

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches on 1 Peter 2:3–9. In a world that often rejects Christ, God calls His people chosen, holy, and precious in His sight. Jesus is the cornerstone—the sure foundation of our faith—and we, as living stones, are being built into His spiritual house. Through Him, we become a royal priesthood, offering our lives as spiritual sacrifices and proclaiming the One...

In this sermon, Pastor Ben Nistor teaches on 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. Peter calls believers to live out their new "born again" identity. Being born again is not the end, but it is the beginning of a life marked by sincere love and continual growth. First, born-again Christians love one another earnestly from a pure heart (1:22). This is only possible because God has purified our souls through obedience t...

In this message from 1 Peter 1:13–21, Pastor Jason Hill calls believers to three key actions found in this passage: to set our hope fully on God’s grace, to pursue holiness in all our conduct, and to live with reverent fear of the Lord as we walk through our time on earth. Pastor Jason explains that this fear is not terror but is instead a deep awe and devotion to God, caused as we remember His ho...

In this week’s message, “To Be and Not to Be: It Isn’t a Question” from our 1 Peter series, Pastor Ruben Hernandez unpacks 1 Peter 1:13–16 and reminds us that holiness is not optional. It's a command for every believer. As chosen exiles, our identity in Christ calls us to live differently in a world that often opposes Him. Pastor Ruben highlights three key truths. 1) We are called to be obedient c...

Pastor Andrew Coleman continues our sermon series in 1 Peter by preaching on 1 Peter 1: 13-21. After reminding believers of the greatness of their salvation, Peter turns to how believers ought to live in response. The call is clear: prepare your minds for action, be spiritually alert, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be revealed when Jesus returns. The hope of the believer is a...

In today's sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches on 1 Peter 1: 10-12. In this passage, Peter reminds weary believers just how glorious their salvation is. The prophets longed to see it, the apostles boldly preached it, the Holy Spirit brings it to life in believers' hearts, and even the angels marvel at it! Our salvation is no small thing—it’s God’s eternal plan fulfilled through Jesus’ death and...

In this message from 1 Peter 1:3–9, Pastor Andrew Coleman shows how genuine faith and love for Christ lead to the salvation of our souls. Even though we have not seen Jesus, we can believe in Him and love Him because of who He is and what He has done. Peter's own story—from failure to faithful witness—reminds us that God's mercy gives us a living hope that sustains us through trials. Faith and lov...

In this message, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches from 1 Peter 1: 6–7, and we take a closer look at how God uses trials to grow our faith and to bring Him glory. Peter is writing to Christians who were suffering for their faith, reminding them (and us) that even when life is hard, God hasn’t forgotten us—He’s actually working through the pain for our good. God’s Word doesn’t shy away from hard topic...

In today's sermon, Pastor Ben Nistor preaches from 1 Peter 1:1-9. As we dive into 1 Peter 1:3–5, we are reminded that God, in His great mercy, has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s rooted in the unshakable truth of Christ’s victory over death and the eternal inheritance that awaits every believer. Even amidst...

In this message, Pastor Andrew Coleman unpacks what the Bible says about persecution—what it is, why it happens, and how believers are called to respond. From social rejection and slander to imprisonment and even martyrdom, Scripture shows us that suffering for Christ is not a surprise—it's part of our calling. Drawing from 1 Peter and church history, this sermon encourages believers to face trial...

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Who are we in a world that rejects us? In this message from 1 Peter 1:1–2, Pastor Andrew Coleman unpacks the identity of believers as elect exiles—chosen by God, set apart by the Spirit, and called to follow Christ even in suffering. Far from being random or forgotten, God’s people are part of His eternal plan, scattered yet secure in His love. This sermon explores the profound doctrine of divine...

In this first of many sermons in the books of 1 and 2 Peter, Pastor Andrew emphasizes the important theme of Peter's first letter: Take Heart! Because of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, those who persevere in Him can have true hope amidst their own suffering and hardships, knowing that God's saving promises will be delivered both now and forever. This message also introduce...

In this sermon on Acts 2, Pastor Andrew Coleman examines the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and its profound implications for the church. He explains how the outpouring of the Spirit fulfills Old Testament prophecy, empowers ordinary believers to boldly proclaim Christ, and marks a shift in redemptive history as God’s presence moves from the temple to His people. The sermon highlights how...

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Ben Nistor explores what it means to “be filled by the Spirit”—not just indwelt at salvation, but continually influenced and controlled by the Holy Spirit in daily life. Paul contrasts this Spirit-filling with drunkenness, urging believers to surrender their will, emotions, and desires to God so the Spirit can lead them in wisdom, worship, and obedience....

Christians today can dangerously emphasize the extraordinary signs of the Holy Spirit to the woeful neglect of the Spirit's ordinary signs. In this sermon, The Ordinary Signs of the Spirit, Pastor Ben Nistor unpacks John 16:4–15 to reveal how the Spirit works in ordinary, yet powerful ways. While some today focus on dramatic, miraculous experiences, the Bible emphasizes the Spirit’s ongoing minist...

Pentecost is more than a historical event—it’s a powerful reminder of the Holy Spirit’s ongoing presence and work in the lives of believers. In this sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman explores why the coming of the Holy Spirit is essential to God's plan of salvation. While we rightly celebrate Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, Pentecost highlights the often-overlooked work of the Spirit, who empow...

Pastor Andrew Coleman continues his sermon series, "After the Resurrection," by preaching from John 21:9–17. In this powerful message, we revisit Jesus' restorative encounter with Peter after the resurrection. Around a charcoal fire—echoing the place of Peter’s denial—Jesus extends forgiveness, grace, and a renewed calling. Rather than condemning Peter, Jesus meets him in his shame and gently rest...

In today’s sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches from John 21: 1-14 and looks at the 40 day period between Christ’s ascension and resurrection. Through this passage, we can see several key truths. First, Without Christ, we can do nothing that is eternal. Second, God’s people are incredibly diverse—all for his glory and purposes. Third, God’s people must learn to recognize, trust, and obey him. Wh...

Luke 24 retells the account of Jesus's resurrection. From this passage we learn that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was all part of God's plan for Jesus. Even though the disciples did not initially believe, Jesus walks with them in their sorrow, struggle, and doubt. Sometimes we hope for the wrong things, like the disciples hoped for Jesus to redeem them from Rome's oppression. And yet...

In today's sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman continues a sermon series on God's great generosity, preaching from selected Scripture passages. We see the biblical story of generous giving, spanning from Abram to the present day. Throughout the Scripture, we see this principle & promise--TRUST GOD by voluntarily, sacrificially, and generously GIVING BACK to Him, and He will bless you beyond all your...

In today's sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman continues a sermon series on God's great generosity, preaching from 2 Corinthians 8: 1-7. In this passage, Paul writes to the Corinthian church and commends to them the Macedonian believers, who have demonstrated immense generosity with both their lives AND their finances. In this passage, several qualities in the Macedonian believers should impact US as we...

In today's sermon, Pastor Andrew Coleman continues a series on God's amazing generosity by preaching on what OUR response should be to God's generosity. In this sermon, we look at 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 and see several key truths to guide our own response. Here we see that true Christians are called to give GENEROUSLY, with the right EMOTION (cheerfulness & faithfulness), with the right MOTIVAT...