Hill Country Bible Church Sermons

There once was a man named Solomon, who built a mighty temple. But before long, the people of Judah turned away from God and began to worship foreign gods and idols. So one day, God allowed the Babylonians to attack Judah and destroy the whole city, including God's temple. The people of Judah remained in captivity until one day God raised up the prophet Haggai to inspire the people to get bac...

We live in a society that seems plagued by stress, worry, fear, and anxiety. Why is that? And more importantly, does God have anything to say about how to find peace in our minds, regardless of the chaos that often surrounds us?

Have you ever noticed how two different people can respond in very different ways to the exact same situation? It's not the facts that are different, so what is? This week, we begin creating a different way of looking at our circumstances.

In our society today, we talk a lot about training our bodies. But how often do we talk about training our minds?

It's been said that nearly all the battles we fight in life are won or lost in our mind. So, how do we win?

Perhaps no subject is more elusive and intangible than heaven. This week, Bryan Threlkeld explodes some of the myths and misconceptions about heaven, and sheds some Biblical light on the question: "What will heaven be like?"

We all have a list of things we don't like to talk about or even think about. For many people thinking about what happens after you die can bring anxiety or even fear. This week, Jason Arnold gets clear on hell, because what you believe about eternity determines how you live today.

In our culture today, most people don't like to talk about death. But the truth is, what you believe about eternity determines how you will live each day of your life here on earth.

In a spiritually pluralistic society, we often hear statements like: "All roads lead to God," "It doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are sincere," and "All world religions are essentially the same." But what does Jesus have to say about such statements? This week, Bryan Threlkeld encourages everyone to simply..."Consider Jesus."

This week, Pastor Bryan concluded our series, Pass It On, with 4 powerful action steps that will make or break the future generations of Christians growing up in our crazy world.

As Christians, we are called to pass along our spiritual heritage - not just as parents, grandparents or relatives - but also as older men building into younger men, and older women building into younger women. This week, Bryan Threlkeld discusses three more critical elements of "spiritual parenting."

It's been said that the church is always only one generation away from extinction. That's why God continually instructs all believers to pass along their spiritual heritage to future generations. How are you doing in this arena?

So often we face situations in life that seem insurmountable. What do you do in those moments?

Most companies have logos and slogans that represent their brand, something that identifies who they are and why they exist. What about us as Christians?

What is it that causes disruption in community? What causes relational breakdown? We all suffer from it. The Corinthians suffered from it. Our nation suffers from it. Our workplaces suffer from it...So what's the answer? This week, Jason Arnold talks about why it happens and what the answer is.

What if there was a book in the Bible that was written to a society nearly identical to our own? What would God say to those people living in that particular culture?

Jesus said the devil has come to steal, kill and destroy. But how does Satan destroy your life? This week, Bryan Threlkeld concludes The Art of War series by talking about a very deadly sin.

As Christians, we know we wrestle with our flesh (our sinful desires) and the temptations of the world around us. But the Bible also talks about a spiritual enemy who is behind our struggles in life. This week, Bryan Threlkeld walked through a powerful passage in the Bible that takes us into a courtroom scene in heaven, where we encounter a judge, a prosecutor and a defendant...and it unmasks one...

As a Christian, it's not a matter of IF the devil is attacking you. He IS attacking you. But are you aware of his strategies and do you know how to fight back?

So let's say you've determined your destination and even started moving in that direction. Things seem to be going well, but life takes a detour and you find yourself somewhere you never imagined. Things didn't go according to your plan. What do you do now? This week, Jason Arnold wraps up our series and discusses what happens when God's plans are different than your plans.

Have you ever had someone or something grab or capture your attention in life? This week, BryanThrelkeld talked about the power of paying attention to what grabs your attention in life.

The Bible says: "Do not be wise in your own eyes." Wisdom is good, but pride oftentimes overrides wisdom...and that can lead us astray in life. This week, Bryan Threlkeld continues our series, Begin With the End in Mind.

As we travel through life, we encounter many crossroads that force us to make tough choices. Do we choose path A or path B? And which path will ultimately get us to our desired destination?

Have you ever asked this question: "How did I end up here?" It's a fairly common question, and it's related to a biblical principle that is crucial for all Christians to understand.