Calvary: the Hill Sermons

The Christian life is a repeating story of grace—encountering God’s saving love, being formed by it, and partnering in it for the good of our neighbors and the world.

Christmas reveals a love that goes first, invites us into trust, and restores us to deep intimacy with God - Jesus, the ultimate proof that God so loves the world.

Discover how true Christian joy is found not in seasonal cheer, but in the saving light of Christ, the Light of the World.

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings God's grace, healing, and wholeness into our darkest places and invites us to live as ambassadors of His peace.

Explore the hope we find in Immanuel - God With Us - inviting us to trade our short-sighted comforts for the enduring, life-transforming hope of Christ.

How does Jesus call us to live between His comings? In this sermon on the Parable of the Talents, we explore how God's generous grace frees us to steward our unique vocation with confidence, courage and faithful joy.

Jesus’ parable of the ten bridesmaids shows that being ready for his return means taking personal responsibility now to live a Spirit-fueled life centered on him, not someday—but today.

Jesus doesn’t call us to predict the end but to endure it—living awake, ready, faithful, and hopeful as we await the return of the trustworthy Master.

Jesus’ warnings, bold claims, and ultimate vindication show us how to endure, discern, and live missionally in the midst of history’s upheavals.

Jesus doesn’t give signs to decode the end, but calls his people to endure deception, disaster, and difficulty with calm faithfulness, trusting that the gospel will advance until he returns.

Jesus, the Judge, exposes and condemns hypocritical leadership—but his goal is redemption. In him, justice and mercy are not opposites but two sides of the same good news.

Leadership becomes prideful when it’s referenced to self and others; it becomes holy when it’s referenced to God. True leaders lead on their knees, following the humble way of Jesus.

Jesus isn’t just the promised human Son of David—He’s also the eternal Son of God, revealing both God’s faithful promises and His power to surprise and transform our lives.

Jesus outsmarts his opponents and shows us God's wisdom on politics, resurrection hope, and the priority of loving God and neighbor.

God invites all to the ultimate wedding feast of His Son—a lavish call to grace, a warning to the indifferent, and a reminder that faithful obedience leads to eternal celebration.

God is patient and kind, but there is a debt we all owe—and only Jesus can pay it.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as the humble yet sovereign King, overturning false religion, welcoming the vulnerable, and calling us to surrender to his authority and grace.

Jesus redefines power and leadership: instead of grasping for status, true greatness comes through humble service, rooted in the mercy of the One who gave his life as a ransom for many.

In a city that often finds Christianity offensive, Jesus shows that the gospel can be just as offensive to the religious. In God's kingdom, no one earns more than anyone else - we all receive the same outrageous grace.

Following Jesus comes with real costs, but in Him the eternal rewards far outweigh every sacrifice.

In a world that often sidelines the single and the small, Jesus lifts them up. This week, we explore how Jesus dignifies singleness and childhood in Matthew 19, and what that means for the church today.

Explore Jesus' radical and redemptive vision for gender, sexuality, marriage, and divorce - rooted not in culture wars, but in his journey to the cross and his invitation to a better way.

"As a lifelong dreamer with a heart for adventure and a high tolerance for risk, coming to Capitol Hill to pastor a biblically faithful church seemed to be a match made in heaven." Listen to Pastor John Haralson's story of pastoring in Cap Hill for over 20 years.

Mourn your sin. Dance in grace. Join the community. Be sent in love. This is how you cultivate a lasting, passionate heart for God’s mission.

We forgive not because it’s easy or deserved, but because we’ve been forgiven much. A gospel-shaped community will always be a community of forgiveness—powered by the mercy of God and grounded in the cross of Christ.