Calvary: the Hill Sermons

As Jesus calls Peter out onto the water, we see the foundation, the life cycle, and the purpose of faith. Through storms, doubts, and bold steps, this story invites us to trust Jesus completely—even when it feels like going out on a limb.

Jesus invites us into a family that runs thicker than blood. In this sermon, we explore how Christ forms his chosen family—the church—through rejection, suffering, and a willingness to bring what little we have to him.

We explore the high stakes of the Kingdom of God—joy, priority, and truth. Jesus isn’t just an option; He’s the ultimate treasure. Tune in to discover what that means for your life.

Feeling discouraged about the state of the world or the church? We continue to explore Jesus' parables, revealing how God's long story of redemption offers hope and purpose in uncertain times.

We explore the Parable of the Sower and the mystery of the Kingdom's varied reception. why does the same message produce such different responses? Jesus reveals the state of human hearts and the power of truly hearing His word.

Jesus didn’t come to establish a rigid religious system—he came to invite us into God’s family. True discipleship means listening to God, rejecting self-righteous religion, and embracing the level playing field of the Kingdom. Join us as we unpack what it means to be adopted into God’s forever family.

Jesus’ ministry reveals a cosmic battle between God's Spirit and the forces of evil. Jesus challenges us to choose sides, root our lives in Christ, and align with the Spirit’s mission of renewal through humility and surrender.

We are all seeking rest but do we really even know what that is? Often we feel more tired and restless. Jesus says only in Him can we find true rest.

Jesus' altar call is both a warning and an invitation. We explore His challenge to the self-sufficient and His promise of rest for the weary.

Doubt is a normal part of faith. We explore John the Baptist’s moment of uncertainty and Jesus’ response. What does it mean to trust God’s timing, even when we don’t understand His plan?

Jesus calls us to fear God more than anything else, love Him above all, and embrace the paradox of losing our lives to truly find them. Is following Jesus worth it? We unpack His radical invitation to surrender everything - and the promise of abundant life in return.

Explore what it means to live as a missionary-disciple in every aspect of life, embodying vulnerability, wisdom, and perseverance.

Jesus begins delegating His mission, revealing the motivation, authority, and focus required for Kingdom work. Why? Because we're called to his Mission.

Jesus shows his power to reverse the world’s brokenness, healing the sick, raising the dead, and restoring hope. Join us as we explore the significance of faith, Jesus’ invitation, and the promise that everything sad will one day come untrue.

As we step into a new year, we dive into the powerful truth of Romans 15:13, introducing us to the "God of Hope." Explore how God's character, joy, peace, and the power of the Holy Spirit cultivate a resilient, transformative hope that empowers us to face uncertainty and live as a people of light in a weary world.

As we close out the year, how can we find true comfort in the midst of life's challenges? We reflect on 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, discovering how the God of all comfort meets us in our struggles, reshapes our view of suffering, and calls us to share His comfort as we step into a new year.

This week we dive into the breathtaking reality of how Jesus' incarnation reveals the fullness of God's grace and truth. From the Christmas story to baptisms and communion, we celebrate the transformative power of the word made flesh, who lights up the darkness and changes everything.

We dive into the uniqueness of Jesus, the revelation of God's glory, and the transformative power of eyewitness testimony, showing how the Christian story is not just good and beautiful but profoundly true.

We unpack John 1:14, specifically the phrase "he dwelt among us" - revealing how God’s ultimate desire to dwell with us is fulfilled in Jesus. We are invited to live out His love as we await the day He makes all things new and dwells with us forever.

This Advent, we reflect on John 1:14, beginning with “The Word became flesh.” The eternal God took on human form, uniting with us to rescue and reconcile. The incarnation is the heart of Christmas, calling us to wonder and worship.

Why did Jesus come? This week we unpack how His mission to save us from sin, call sinners into His Kingdom, and become the priority of our l ives changes everything.

If we learned the posture of Jesus' mission last week, this week we learn the power of his mission. He sets out to boldly show just who he is - the Son of Man and the Son of God - in being Lord of heaven and earth.

Coming off the mountain top where he gave the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to practice what he just preached, and in doing so he shows us the posture of his mission - unequivocally toward the other of society.

As Jesus concludes his famous Sermon on the Mount, he wraps up with a series of ultimatums. His core question is, "What are you going to do with my words?"

People don't like judgmental Christians. Jesus doesn't either. He makes the case that if we can lay aside unrighteous judgmentalism, we can then take up the mantle and walk in the Golden Rule, for God's glory.