Church on the Hill, McMinnville

What is the difference between a transactional relationship with God and a covenant? Today, we will dive in to see how our worship can grow deeper by learning about the covenant that God has established with us and how we can rest assured that his promise will not change. Group Questions 1. Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-4. What weapons do you use to fight against the things of this world? In addition, w...

Many of us might think that worship only happens during our singing on Sunday mornings. The reality is that our worship is a spiritual act that has been initiated by God to go directly against the darkness and it can happen each day! As we worship in spirit and truth, God is pulling us into holiness and we gain the strength to keep going, experience the forgiveness we long for, and the defeat of t...

It's our time to step-up and sign-up! God has uniquely positioned Church on the Hill to make an eternal impact in our city one person at a time. For each person that we serve through the ministries at COTH, we are challenging them to take a deeper step with Jesus or introducing them to Jesus for the first time. Our service to the Kingdom has everlasting impact. By signing up to serve today, you ar...

Jesus is the only way out. He has created the way and is the way! For all the mess that we find ourselves in, Jesus boldly proclaims "I am the Way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). Through all of our doubts about the spiritual side of life and the doubts that we carry about ourselves, Jesus is the grace, the strength, and the truth to be the way...

Is it time for a heart check? Over time, we collect things in our hearts and they can become cluttered with toxic things. God says I Know Your Heart and despite what we collect in our hearts, he loves us fully and unconditionally. Today is a day to take an inventory of what we have collected over the years and months and let God do the work that only He can do, give us a clean heart.   Small Group...

Our God is an amazing, all-powerful, infinite, enormous God; and despite the vastness of his greatness and the totality of all of the universe in space and time, he still knows us so intimately that he knows our name! Our problem is that we get wrapped up in all the narrow details of life, and we do not focus on the purposes that he has called us to do. He is intimately waiting for us to seek him...

Join us as Pastor Jony Bernal shares his heart about being a neighbor. Small Group Questions:  1. Reflecting on the passage of scripture, what are we instructed to do to inherit eternal life? What does that look like in our daily lives 2. Who do you consider to be your "neighbor?" #hillchurchmcminnville

The story of God is a story of recovery, namely, the recovery of our relationship with God. Small Group Questions: 1.The story of God is a story of recovery. Can you think of other examples in God’s Word that express this idea? 2.Jesus is concerned about the recovery of the whole person (spiritual, physical, emotional, etc). In what ways has this been true in your relationship with Jesus? 3. We ar...

What legacy is God leading you to leave to others? In all walks of life, in all circles of life, we are leaving a legacy behind! Let's work together on #SquadGoal #3 to leave a legacy of Kingdom building, Christ-like attitude, and prayer for the next generation of Christ followers, church-goers, and our families.   Group Questions: 1. Being your time with prayer for one another. Focus on Psalm 90:...

Let's all march forward together! To do so, we need common goals to help us take the next step into this new year. Today, we talk about looking ahead with a healthy perspective and understanding that our mission is to reach the lost with the truth that will set them free. How beautiful are the feet of those that are sent to preach the good news! Group Questions: 1. What is one great memory you hav...

We must allow God to transform the pain of our past so we can move forward in peace and freedom.  Read Genesis 16. How do you relate to Hagar and her experience? What experiences in your life have felt like the wilderness? How did you respond? Considering God’s questions to Hagar (Where have you come from, and where are you going?), what areas of your past might you need to address so that you can...

The best gifts are wrapped. The best gift ever given was wrapped...in swaddling clothes. And this gift is the gift that leads to peace, joy, and new life. In the darkness of life, God has wrapped himself in light so that we can not live in darkness any longer. Light is a person. Peace is a person. Light and Peace are gifts.  And the gift was wrapped and given to us to experience, worship, and seek...

As life moves along, God interrupts things with a plan that is much better than anything we could imagine or ask. Many times, we are afraid to embrace these interruptions because of fear of the unknown or our own insecurities that might get in the way. Today, we will look at the process that Mary went through as she leaned into the interruption that God placed in her life. Let's lean into divine i...

The Magi traveled to worship the King and had some major opposition before getting there. Herod was not happy to learn that they were headed that way. Despite this, they brought the best of what they had, gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But even more than these gifts were the givers. Behind each gift that we give is the heart that God desires. And that gift that we bring is the gift that God desire...

Christmas can be crazy for all of us! Each holiday season, our goal should be to slow down to experience the real gift of the season. That gift is the greatest gift ever given because it gives us peace and welcomes a new Kingdom that will never end; one that we can truly trust! Today, we take a look at Herod's reign and how Mary and Joseph were still able to find peace in the turbulent times. We t...

Everyone has experienced conflict with others. The resolution of conflict only happens when there is an inspection of our hearts and both parties are seeking God in the process. Today, we look at what causes fights among us and James' solution for living in harmony with others. We will build today's message on Psalm 23:5; 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." God has set a...

Words have power! Just like God used his words to create and give life, our words have the power to do the same. James sets the foundation for us in the church on how to effectively use our words to teach, help one another, and ultimately bring praise to Jesus. Today's challenge will be to use our words to help bring life. James 3:1-12; Proverbs 18:21; 1 Corinthians 13:1 Group Discussion Questions...

Sometimes it's hard to find a place to process our pain and confusion. What we realize is that our pain needs a place to go. Today, we walk through James 1 and discuss the proper place for our pain to process. In life, no one can avoid difficult times so understanding the best way to navigate through them will help us before they appear. #hillchurchmcminnville

Maybe you have friends who need Jesus. It is time that you do your best to bring them closer to Jesus. It is possible that because of your faith many will be saved... but you need to bring them. #hillchurchmcminnville

The red letters give us a basis for discipleship for ourselves and for others. To follow the red letters means to give up my will to the will of the father. To follow the red letters also means to join God on His mission. As we continue to accept the challenge as a church to Grow & Go, today's message will be a continuation of God's leading for each one of us. #hillchurchmcminnville

Hello neighbor! The idea of being a good neighbor came from Jesus, himself. As Jesus confronts an 'expert in the law', he challenges him to look deep within and see what kind of neighbor he is to others for the sake of the gospel. Jesus challenges us to the same. It's God's desire that we become the best neighbors for the Kingdom! #hillchurchmcminnville

What excuses have you given to avoid what Jesus has challenged us to do? If we are honest, we can think of numerous excuses we have given God to avoid the possibility of a changed-life, reconciliation, or the opportunity to fulfill the calling that He has given us through His promises found in the Red Letters. Today, we explore Simon Peter's response to the Red Letters in Luke 5 as God is challeng...

For many of us, money is the main identifier as to whether or not our kingdoms are successful. Jesus calls each one of us to a deeper level of surrender, specially when it comes to money and its identity in our daily lives. The challenge today is for our Kingdoms to be centered around Jesus, his blessings and the generosity of being a part of His Kingdom. #hillchurchmcminnville

Does the generation in which you grew up influence how we give? Today, we will explore each generation represented in our church and how the events of our lives have affected the physical act of giving and our view of giving to organizations. Through all generations, one thing remains, the generosity of God's people to the worship of Jesus and the mission in front of us. #hillchurchmcminnville

A new season of ministry has begun at COTH! Today, we will hear about our focus that will be for each person and us as a congregation together. Over the next 5 years, God is calling us to GROW (one step closer to Him every day) and GO (finding places to be Jesus). Our identity is wrapped up in who Jesus is and He is calling us to seek him and serve the lost. Let's dream big & commit ourselves to J...