Hill City Church Podcast

Church isn’t a spectator sport and every player on the team is vital. The work of ministry isn’t reserved for a select few, but to all who follow Jesus. The Spirit is inviting you into the good works God prepared just for you. When everyone plays their part, God’s Kingdom comes. It’s time to step off the sidelines and into your calling. Title: We all have a job to do Series: Church Family Text: Ac...

Generous giving is the natural response of someone who has experienced God’s grace through the gospel. The early church embodied radical generosity towards one another. This lifestyle gave the community credibility with the culture around them. Generous giving still has the power to transform our world today.   Title: We give because God gave. Series: Church Family Text: Acts 4:32-5:11 Speaker: Jo...

The early church had a big job to do: bring the gospel to the whole world. 2,000 years later we stand on their shoulders and today we take a look at just how we can spread the good news just as that early church did.   Title: We bring good news to the neighborhood. Series: Church Family Text: Acts 3:1-16 Speaker: Jordan Carter

Often times, we try to do everything by our own power or strength and use prayer as a last resort. But in reality, prayer should be our first response. That’s why at Hill City one of our core values is: We pray first. Time and time again, we have seen God answer our prayers and move in ways that are greater than we could’ve ever imagined. Let us learn to be a praying church. Let us learn to pray f...

Many Christians do plenty of religious activities, but experience little of God’s presence. David’s quest to find the ark shows us that we must have more than a desire for God, we must actively seek Him in our lives. When we dwell in God’s presence, we will experience His blessings.   Title: Obedience Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 132 Speaker: Josh Branham

Trust came so easy to us as children, but as we grow older we become jaded. We start dreaming less about how we’re going to change the world and become more concerned with how we are going to take care of ourselves. Jesus is calling us to let go of our lives and trust God like child again.    Title: Humility Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 131 Speaker: Andrew Branham   Discussion/Reflection Ques...

This psalm is all about the real hope we have in God because of his great love for us.  Psalm 130 tells the story of salvation: Mercy from God, forgiveness with God, hope in God, and redemption by God.  Our job is to tell the story.   Title: Hope Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 130 Speaker: Nick Duffel   Discussion Questions:   Have you ever cried out to God “from the depths”?  What was the situ...

Psalm 128 tells us how to live a life that is blessed by God and how that life can impact the world.  When we fear God and walk in his ways, God works through us to grow fruit, bless others, and multiply his kingdom. Title: Fruit Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 128 Speaker: Nick Duffel

Title: Joy Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 126 Speaker: Jordan Carter Discussion/Reflection Questions: How are you really doing right now? Do you relate more to the first half or the second half of Psalm 126 and why? What can you point to in the past where God showed up in a big way? What might God be doing in your life right now to work things for good? What are the ways you work to provide you...

We worship the God who helps those in need! Psalm 124 is a celebration of God’s help for his people. We are challenged to side with Lord, tell the story of God’s help, look to God first when the flood comes, and see our sin as a broken snare.   Title: Help Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 124 Speaker: Nick Duffel     Discussion/Reflection Questions:   How has God been your help? Complete this sen...

Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known passages of Scripture. It is so widely read because people everywhere experience pain, suffering, and trials. As we follow the Lord as our shepherd, he leads us through the valley of the shadow of death into a beautiful hope.   Title: Goodness Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 23 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflection Questions: Out of the five locatio...

Everyone wants to be free, yet few understand what freedom truly means. Freedom is not about the ability to do whatever you want. It’s about being able to live the life that you were created for. This true freedom is only found in serving Christ.   Title: Service Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 123 Speaker: Josh Branham

Having God as your traveling companion reframes the experiences and struggles of daily life.   Title: Providence Series: Pilgrim Songs Text: Psalm 121 Speaker: Nick Duffel     Discussion/Reflection Questions:   Where does your help come from? Do you first turn to God in every circumstance? Where can you see evidence of God’s providence: in nature, in scripture, and in your own life? Can you name s...

The goal of discipleship is a lifelong commitment to following Jesus. Far too many people start off well but fail to finish strong in their faith. We need a plan to overcome each of the main obstacles that prevent people from finishing strong.   Title: Finish Strong Series: Run the Race Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflection Questions: How strong are you running in you...

The goal of discipleship is a lifelong commitment to following Jesus. Far too many people start off well but fail to finish strong in their faith. We need a plan to overcome each of the main obstacles that prevent people from finishing strong.   Title: Finish Strong Series: Run the Race Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflection Questions: How strong are you running in you...

Every marathon comes with its fair share of chaffing, cramping and broken toenails. Pain is unavoidable, but God has the ability to transform us during our trials. How can we grow through our pain and find the joy that’s waiting for us at the finish line? Endurance is just one step away.    Title: Endurance Series: Run the Race Text: Romans 5:3-5 Speaker: Andrew Branham   Discussion/Reflection Que...

Following Jesus shouldn’t be exhausting. Living in God’s kingdom should be sustainable and life-giving. Training, if done properly, involves lots of rest and recovery. We must learn how to run smarter, not harder, so that we can run the race for the long haul.   Title: Recovery Series: Run the Race Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflection Questions: How rested are you on...

So many believers go through life wondering why they aren’t experiencing more growth in their discipleship. They try different approaches to become more like Christ, but get frustrated at the lack of results. If we want to experience the life of Christ, we must learn the secret of training to be godly.   Title: Training Series: Run the Race Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-8 Speaker: Josh Branham

The race of faith is more like a marathon than a sprint. We were not made to run this marathon alone. We were made to run together. And if we’re going to finish the race well, there are 3 types of people we need to run with.   Title: Teamwork  Text: Hebrews 10:24–25 Series: Run the Race Speaker: Jake Wright 

Everyone is running after something in life. As followers of Jesus, we are called to run the race of faith. For many Christians, following Jesus is something extra in their already crowded life. If we are going to run well, we must learn to focus on the example set for us by Jesus himself.   Title: Starting Line Series: Run the Race Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflectio...

The greatest miracle of all time is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, this event is more than a miracle. Through the resurrection, Jesus give us victory, proves his identity, provides hope for eternity, and so much more!   Title: Easter Text: John 21:1-14 Speaker: Josh Branham   Discussion/Reflection Questions: What convinces you of the reality of the resurrection? Where in life do you feel e...

Death is the final enemy to be defeated. In our deepest moments of pain and suffering, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” The good news is that those who believe in Jesus have victory even over death. Title: Come Out of the Grave Series: Signs Text: John 11 Speaker: Josh Branham

God has given you your story so that his glory may be revealed in your life.  Your story matters—who are you sharing your story with? Title: Open Your Eyes Series: Signs Text: John 9 Speaker: Nick Duffel

Who is Jesus and what is He truly capable of? The disciples had a limited view of Jesus’ true identity and capability, that is, until they witnessed His power in full force. As A.W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What we think and believe about who Jesus is determines the way we think and live. So what do you believe about...