Faith On Hill

As John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the Messiah, a team of investigators are sent out from Jerusalem to figure out who this guy is. But with all the important questions they ask, they never ask the most important one. In the same way, a lot of folks today want to talk about important stuff. But it often seems like a way to avoid to asking the real question... the one about Jesus.

In John 1, we talk about the role of John the Baptist, the fullness of God found in Jesus and how no human is the true light of God.

This week we begin our study of the Gospel of John. We talk about the Apostle's target audience, what matter's most and the beliefs that define who is and who is not a christian.

Before we start the Gospel of John next week, we pause and ask the question: why are there four gospels? Why can't there just be one "book of Jesus" that tells his story?

Christmas Sunday is here! Join us as we celebrate the great hope and joy that began on Christmas Day! And join us tonight at 6pm for our Carols and Communion service.

In this sermon extra we talk about whether there are parts of the Bible you can skip over, and if that's the case, which ones?

Ever hear about the 3 Wisemen? Sometimes we call them kings. But the Bible never says there are just three, and the Bible is pretty clear they aren't kings. But what's more, the Bible is also pretty clear that they arrived months or even years after Jesus was born. They never met newborn, baby Jesus. They may have seen the toddler Jesus walking or even talking. Does that mess with your version of...

Joseph choses Mary and Jesus as his family, and in doing so models for us God's grace, how to live holy lives without hurting others, and is part of fulfilling prophecy about the messiah.

In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about why God made Saul king if he was always going to make David the kind down the road? We also talk about what to do if you find yourself feeling stuck in a "holding pattern" in your life.

It is week 1 of our Christmas Series and we are looking at Jesus' family tree. Why is it in the Bible? Who is Jesus' real dad? Can I just skip this part? No question is off limits.

In 1 Samuel 8, people found very real and valid things to be concerned about. Things worth of critique and criticism. But what they got wrong was the solution. In this sermon extra, we talk about deconstructing the broken things without de-converting from the salvation that Jesus has given us.

Samuel's final recorded act of ministry wasn't about himself, his preferences, his past or his legacy. It was about someone else, and their future and a lasting legacy in Jesus. Faith on Hill is a multi-generational church, and the part of the Bible we are looking at this week is a great example of living in that multi-generational reality.

Israel tried to win the battle with religious relics & rituals, then with a great show of military force. But in every case, the battle was won only with God's power.

Samuel chapter 2 starts out by saying that it was rare for God to speak to someone, as if it had been common place at a different time. Did God speak people regularly at some point in the past? Does God still speak to people today? If he does, how does he do it? Is it just a few special people or can anyone hear God's voice? These are all things we talk about this Sunday. We gather every Sunday at...

In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about the idea of the Age of Accountability. Is it actually a thing in the Bible? When is someone old enough to have real faith? What happens to babies or young children who die before reaching that age? We'll talk about it in this Sermon Extra.

Last Sunday we talked about the big mess Samuel was born into. Everything was broken in his day, including the church. In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about how church can be and is messy, and sometimes hasn't been safe... but there is a difference between uncomfortable and unsafe and in the missile of the mess is often where Jesus is seen the most clearly.

With the election just a few days away, Pastor Adam talks about voting as a Christian and what if you just prayed about instead of a pastor telling you how to vote?

This week we talk about Samuel's mom and the world he was born into. The tldr is that his mom was awesome but everything else was a big mess. But it is the middle of all this mess, sin and brokenness that God starts Israel's turnaround.

The book of Judges ends as a tragedy. But life is rarely that simple. As the story of the Judges ends in failure, the story of Samuel begins. Samuel's story marks the beginning of the ancient Israel's comeback story and the start of their golden age.

It's our last week in the book of Judges. We look at the final chapter as the people pretend to be spiritual but only seek the god of their own making. We also talk about about overall message of the book of Judges and how it shows our great need for Jesus.

How can we prevent the cover up of sin and abuse in the church? How can we do what God wants even when everything seems against it? Should Christians in America really give Israel unwavering support? You might not think all of these topics go together but somehow, in Judges 20, it all makes sense. Also, Pastor Adam's answer to the last question might surprise you. We gather together every Sunday a...

Tigger Warning: This week's Bible study deals with rape, sexual violence, misogyny and various forms of abuse that have taken place in our world and specifically in the church. If you need to skip this week, be at peace and know that you are a loved and cared for. F.B. Meyer described Judges 19 as a "terrible chapter, which shows the depths of the depravity to which man may sink apart from the gra...

This week we are 100% online only due to construction. We are starting the second part of the book of Judges which looks at the lives of everyday people in the nation of Israel. It starts with the story of Micah, who stole a fortune from his mom, but had a change of heart and gave it back. But instead of a happy ending, the two of them turn around and start a cult.

In our final week looking at Samson's story, we talk about one of the most widely heard of stories in the Bible: Samson and Delilah. First we'll compare what people have thought about Delilah to what the Bible actually says about her. Then we'll wrap it up by giving a honest appraisal of Samson's life: the good, bad and redemptive.

Samson is called by God to deliver his people. There are ample comparisons to be made between Samson and Jesus. But where Samson fails, Jesus delivers. Samson's greatest lesson is showing us how human saviors will always let us down or fail us but Jesus has always been more than enough.