Hill Country Bible Church Sermons

Imagine Heaven. Both the Bible and the state of our world today point to the fact that we are rapidly approaching the end times. Is it possible that as evil becomes more and more rampant here on this earth, God is giving us new evidence of the reality of life after this life? Join us as Pastor Bryan compares modern medical findings in the realm of near death experiences with the words of scripture...

Are you afraid? Whether we admit it or not, a majority of us are swayed by public opinion... that is, what other people think about us. It could be your boss, your co-workers, your spouse, your children, your friends, your neighbors, strangers... you name it! But what if we could learn to break free from the pressure of what others think about us?

Interruption or Invitation? Have you ever thought: "I'm afraid to surrender my life entirely to God, because He might ask me to do something I hate and then my life will be miserable"? Join us as Pastor Bryan begins a Christmas series called: Fear Not.

We all, in some way, love to be loved. We long for the approval of others. We care what we wear, how we sound, what we look like, and what we do because of what others may think. While living for the approval of others may seem normal… this could be one of the greatest limiting factors in your life.

Deep down inside, most people wrestle with a desire to control certain people or circumstances that are out of our control. Pastor Bryan discusses how we can surrender control without relinquishing responsibility.

Quite often in life, you are not who you think you are, or who others think you are. You are who God thinks you are. This week, Bryan Threlkeld helps us reshape what we think about ourselves in order to be in line with what God thinks about us.

As a church we offer a wide variety of programs, studies, groups, service opportunities and ministry environments to help you grow spiritually. But at the end of the day, what are the most important ministries we'd like all of our people to participate in?

When freely offered a gift, we usually gladly receive it. Our response can vary, depending on the gift and the giver, from simple thankfulness to jumping for joy. God freely offers the Gift of Everlasting Life to anyone who simply believes in Jesus for it. As Christians, do we understand that Gift? What should be our response upon receiving this Gift?

A.W. Tozer once said: "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." This week, Bryan Threlkeld walks us through the belief statement of Hill Country Bible Church Georgetown.

Can a modern, educated, 21st century person really take seriously the idea that biblical texts written millennia ago were somehow inspired and preserved by God? This week, Bryan Threlkeld tackles the tough questions skeptics and critics ask about the Bible.

Whether it's the game of Monopoly or the game of life (we mean the real game of life)... when it's all said and done, all the money and possessions you have gained "go back in the box" - you can't take anything with you. But what if there was a way you could send your treasures ahead to your eternal home?

Prayer is not complicated. Prayer is just talking to God from your heart. But so many of us either forget or are not sure what to even say.

"This product will revolutionize your life... or your money back!" This week, we switch gears in our Foundations series, moving from what we believe to what we should do. We talk about a simple, practical tool that could radically change your spiritual life.

Every organization, company, or movement wants to know... Who is our biggest competitor? If you were to name the #1 rival of Christianity, that which keeps the most people from putting their faith in Jesus, what would you say? The Bible actually talks about this, and the answer might surprise you.

Can a person really know for sure if they are going to heaven? And if so, what's the point of good works? What difference does it make how we live our lives here on earth?

This week, we begin laying a foundation for the whole of the Christian life - what we should all know and how we should all live, as followers of Jesus. Let's start with the most important question of all... "What does it mean to be a Christian?"

Have you ever thought, "What I do in my private life is my business. It has nothing to do with my public life"? Integrity is one of the most important things you can have. With it, people like being around you, you can have great relationships, and there are a ton of benefits that come with it. Without it...you are in for a bumpy ride.

Everyone gets depressed from time to time, including many prominent characters in the Bible. The problem is not checking into Hotel Depression. The problem happens when you're paying a monthly rate.

Jealousy is not good. But what's even worse is when jealousy goes bad and turns into something called envy. If jealousy is a bruise, then envy is a hemorrhage.

Are you a slacker? We all have preconceived notions of what laziness is, and isn't... but what if laziness is much different than you thought?

Did you realize you are one person with four selves? That's one reason every human being is such a deep mystery. This week, Bryan Threlkeld uncovers the four selves in 1 Corinthians chapter 4.

We spend much of our time trying to make our lives seem clean and tidy. Unfortunately, we often end up focusing on the things that do not matter. So we need to reevaluate. We are all building our lives, but what is important? What are the the things that will last for all eternity?

Even the great heroes of the Bible were messy at times, and the same is true for us Christians today. But how do we move forward and turn our holy mess into holiness?

Could it be that on our journey to holiness, we have to first acknowledge that at times we are a holy mess?

Are you discouraged? Ready to quit? The good news is, we've all been there. The even better news is God has given us clear instructions on how to persevere through discouragement. This week, we continue studying the Old Testament book of Haggai.