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As we enter into solitude, we want to get to a place where we know who we are in Christ. Elijah's story gives us a picture of how we work through our emotions and fears, to get to a place where we experience freedom, joy, peace, and clarity. Listen as we discover a pattern for our solitude from Elijah and how we can enter into solitude in a way that brings about deep transformation in our live...

Not everyone experiences solitude in the same way. There are times when the practice looks more like a wrestling match than a walk in the woods. It can feel more like a confrontation than a comfortable embrace. Listen as we look at Jacob’s encounter with God in solitude and how this teaches us to navigate our own experiences in solitude. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the Costick Center i...

We live in a loud world and our need for solitude is greater now than ever before. What should solitude look like for each of us? How did Jesus live into this important practice? Listen as we look at the life of Jesus and how He modeled the practice of solitude. We discover together what happens in solitude and what solitude offers each of us so that we can live our lives with God. Join Hill City...

Our world is louder than ever. We are regularly distracted by new seasons to binge, notifications endlessly going off, constant access to email, and so much more. It feels like it is easier than ever before to “gain the whole world, and yet lose your soul.” The question we must ask is how do we stay attentive to the presence of God in our life in a world like that? There is a practice from the lif...

At the heart of Jesus' vision for our lives to bear fruit is the calling to live in community with one another. This community is not meant to resemble a loose network but rather a family. How do we accomplish this goal in our radically individualized culture? Join us this weekend at the Hawk to learn God's vision for community and how we actively participate in community as a member of th...

We live in a world full of competing values that shape us. Each and every day we live out small habits that shape our attention and our affection. We need to exercise counter-formative practices that offset the molding forces of our culture if we want to accomplish the three goals of following Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. What are those practices? Where do the...

We live in a world where self-help books rule the charts. Everywhere you look there is a new book that declares the secret to your best life ever. In our hearts, we know that we are broken and need to change. Last week we introduced a tool to help you change called a Way of Life. This week we will begin to look at how we change. Through teaching that impresses Kingdom narratives into our hearts, w...

With a new year brings a fresh perspective and a refreshed desire to make this year better than the last. But what does that look like really? Jesus said the secret to experiencing the life and joy He has for us is to “abide in the vine.” Yet, that is really difficult in a world of noise, smartphones, social media, and never-ending demands. Listen as we cast our vision for 2024 at Hill City and di...

How do you end one year and move into a new one? As we wrap up 2023, we have the opportunity to take a much-needed pause with Jesus. Before we jump into a new year, it’s important that we: remember who God is, reflect on the year we’ve had, and refresh our relationship with Jesus. Listen to our very first Sabbath Sunday, where we chose not to meet in person so we are able, as a community, to stop,...

For many, gifts are central to Christmas. The tree. The stockings. That one gift you put on your list. But why do we give gifts? What is the purpose behind them? Listen to discover the greatest gift that we have been given in the love of God revealed to the world. We learn what God's love gives to each of us and how we can respond to that gift. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the Costi...

Every year at Christmas people sing "joy to the world." But how does Jesus' birth bring joy into the world? In the third week of Advent, we discuss the theme of joy and how Jesus' birth brings joy to all people. Listen as we discuss ways to cultivate joy in our lives and discover how this truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the Co...

In some church traditions, each weekend people will turn to each other and say "Peace be with you." If you grew up in a church like that, did you ever wonder why you didn't just turn and say "hello" to each other? In the second week of Advent, we turn our attention and focus to the theme of peace because this was one of Jesus' primary purposes for coming. In a day when...

What is one thing you’ve been waiting for that you haven’t gotten yet? Could this be wrapped and placed under a tree? Our hunch is that there’s something greater you are looking for that goes beyond what’s on our Christmas list. In this message, we began the season of Advent by looking at hope. Listen as we join millions of Jesus followers around the world to anticipate Jesus’ coming and return. J...

For the last six weeks, we have talked about what it looks like to live as exiles in our world. We've covered how to respond to the world we live in, what our community looks like, the narratives we believe, the practices we live, who our authority is, and how we submit to Him. In this message, we wrap up our series by looking at how we participate in God's active work in the world. Throug...

We've all heard the saying "practice makes perfect." But how does that apply to our faith? This weekend we will explore the role our daily habits and practices play in our formation as exiles in our world. We'll spend time building a framework for the calling we receive from Jesus and discussing three counter-formative practices we can engage in to help us live questionable lives...

We love stories, shows, and movies so much that binging a show on Netflix has become a cultural pastime. Our love for story is an indication that we’ve been made for a larger story than what our culture offers us. As we continue our series, Exiles, we look at ways to understand God’s larger narrative, examine the competing narratives that shape us, and embody our role in God’s Kingdom. Join Hill C...

What will it take to reach the world with the gospel in our cultural moment? In our last message, we cast a vision for a church that accomplishes this goal. In this sermon, we continue our series, Exiles, and look at a practical way that we can build stubbornly loyal relationships with one another in a world of individualism. These relationships will help us live as an alternative society that pra...

A recent Barna research poll showed that culture describes Christians as "irrelevant" and "extreme." This research also showed that the church has reached a point of "irreversible decline." What does this mean for us as the church today? In our new series, Exiles, we will look at ways that we are invited to engage the culture around us that looks much more like Babylo...

There is an art to loving your neighbor as you love yourself. While each neighbor is different, the call to love them is the same. This week we look practically at ways to love our neighbors by blessing them. Listen as we talk about how God can multiply our small acts into miraculous ways of loving our neighbors. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills, MI, o...

Where do we even begin to start when it comes to loving our neighbor? We may understand the significance of the command Jesus gives, but what does it look like practically? Listen as we talk about overcoming our fears of loving our neighbors and discover practical ways that we can move from viewing our neighbors as strangers to viewing our neighbors as friends. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am...

There is a growing trend in our world today towards isolation and loneliness. The Church has both an opportunity and a warning before her with how we live. Listen as we take a look at the priorities of the early church and how they directly impact how we live as the family of God today.  Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills, MI, or check us out online at w...

Jesus gave each of His followers a pathway to live out His Kingdom's vision to impact the world. We call it The Great Commandment. While it is simple, it is incredibly powerful. But what stops people from actually living this out? Listen as we talk about one of the biggest barriers in our obedience to The Great Commandment and how we can overcome it. Join Hill City every Sunday at 10 am at the...

How would you summarize the entire bible? Jesus was asked this question once and His answer gives us a pathway into how we can live out His Kingdom vision. But what does that look like practically? On Sunday we kicked off our new series Won't You Be My Neighbor. In this series, we spend time talking about the power and genius of the Great Commandment and how we can put into practice this simpl...

We make choices every day. What we will eat for breakfast, which route to work will we take, and even what TV show will we watch? But what about the choices that are more subtle and have the power to change the trajectory of our lives? Jesus ends His greatest sermon ever preached, not with a pep talk or feel-good story, but by offering His disciples to make a simple choice. Listen as we conclude o...

We live in a world that is defined by judgment but at the same time condemns judgment whenever it happens. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live free from judgment because we read throughout Scripture that the Father will ultimately judge all things. Based on this truth, how do we live in a world of judgment while walking in the ways of Jesus? Listen to discover how we can embrace others in...