Hillcrest Bible Church

Text: Exodus 20:1-19 Big Idea: Through the Ten Commandments, God reveals to the Israelites, and us living today, that we cannot save ourselves and are in desperate need of a Savior Misunderstanding the Law. Purpose of the Law Youtube Link Sermon Notes The Law and Holiness - A Covenant Brian Stafeil

Text: Exodus 2-4. 12-14 Big Idea: God redeems His people from slavery, pointing forward to our ultimate rescue through Christ; not simply to escape, but to belong to Him and His forever family. God Sees & God Delivers. God’s Rescue Points to a Greater Rescue Rescued to Belong Youtube Link Sermon Notes The Exodus - Rescued Into Belonging David Bartosik

Big Idea: From the Garden to the Ark to the Calling of Abraham, God has been building His forever family through unlikely people who trust His promises, even when they can’t see the full picture yet. Youtube Link Sermon Notes The Fall David Bartosik

Text: Genesis 3:1-24 Big Idea: Why is the world so broken? Adam and Eve had every reason to trust God’s loving provision, and yet they chose to trust themselves over the Creator, which broke our intended relationship with God, with others, and with all creation. The temptation. The sin. The consequences. Youtube Link Sermon Notes The Fall - When the Family Broke David Bartosik

Text: Genesis 2 Big Idea: God created us in His image that we might experience the pleasure and delight that comes from being connected to the Almighty Creator. Being made in the image of God means we are special. Being made in the image of God provides us the opportunity for a design for healthy relational intimacy. Youtube Link Sermon Notes Creation of people - The Family Resemblance David Barto...

Text: Genesis 1:1-31 Big Idea: In the beginning, God. God is the author and creator of all things. God made us special, and His image-bearers God designed the world as a good home for us. Youtube Link Sermon Notes Our Ongoing JourneThe Heritage of God’s People from Beginning to Forevery of Renewal David Bartosik

Text: Nehemiah 13:1-31 Big Idea: As we end our series in Nehemiah, we have seen that following God in the face of opposition is never small - it’s part of a much greater ongoing story in our day to day experiences, and in this journey of life we navigate between two guard rails of confronting sin, and inviting others into grace and mercy, because God has shown us His merciful love. Not light on Si...

Text: Nehemiah 12:27-47 Big Idea: People are starved for happiness, and when God’s people celebrate His faithfulness, the world takes notice. Setting the Stage for Worship Filling the City with Worship Investing in Future Worship Youtube Link Sermon Notes They Heard from Far Away David Bartosik

Text: Nehemiah 11/Romans 16 Big Idea: Nehemiah depicts the strategic repopulating of Jerusalem, and what is seemingly an unnecessary list of names actually holds significance, showing us what community is, what it looks like, and what it is based upon, that was true then and is true now. Unity in Diversity Unity in Core Convictions Unity in Victory Youtube Link Sermon Notes Rebuilding True Communi...

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 Big Idea: God’s Word shapes and directs us to put Him first in all things —yet at times, we need to be confronted with the truth that we don’t. Commitment to God’s word Commitment to Family Commitment to Sabbath Commitment to Worship Youtube Link Sermon Notes From Confession to Commitment Tyler Schonrock

Text: Nehemiah 9:22-37 Big Idea: Reading Scripture leads to correct thinking about ourselves, correct thinking about God, and true confession. The endless cycle of sin and God showing mercy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. We have an altered view of our personal history The Endless Cycle Application Youtube Link Sermon Notes A New Start…. Again Brian Stafeil

Text: John 20:24-29 Big Idea: AS John concludes his gospel, he leaves us where he started - with an invitation to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, we may have life in His name - even in the face of our doubts The proof we all desire. Don’t live in doubt - live in trust. Moving towards greater confidence. Youtube Link Sermon Notes When we Doubt David Bartosik

Scripture: John 20:1-18 Youtube Link Sermon Notes Easter Sunday David Bartosik

Scripture: John 12:12-26 Youtube Link Sermon Notes Palm Sunday David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-21 Big Idea: A closeness to God leads to radical living Closeness comes through the Bible Closeness comes through prayer & worship Closeness leads to radical living Youtube Link Deep Faith, Daring Life David Bartosik

Title: Happily Obey Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18 Big Idea: Nehemiah highlights what it looks like to live under God’s word and the JOY in obeying the scriptures. God’s people pursue God through His word. God’s people happily act accordingly. God’s people experience joy in obedience. Sermon Notes Youtube Link Happily Obey David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12 Big Idea: Nehemiah highlights God’s Word brings RENEWAL to His people; stirring both deep conviction and great JOY. A people gathered A people transformed Sermon Notes The Joy of the Lord David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-7:73 Big Idea: Nehemiah experiences a God-sized life victory, which further fuels his unwavering pursuit of God and alignment with His mission. Winning: Survival or Sweet Victory Watching: Protecting the Victory Worshipping in the Waiting: Real People…the Real Purpose Youtube Link Putting the “W” in the Wall. Finishing the Foundation David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Big Idea: Nehemiah reminds us, as we walk in the fear of our God, we must wisely discern what’s in front of us as we desperately and dependently seek God’s strength. Walking out a life of integrity understands evil exists. Walking out a life of integrity discerns wisely. Walking out a life of integrity fears God most. Sermon Notes Youtube Link No Surprises David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19 Big Idea: Nehemiah reveals God’s heart for the vulnerable and God’s expectation for His people to act. Nehemiah heard the outcry. Nehemiah responds. Nehemiah sets an example for us. Sermon Notes Youtube Link Integrity and Discernment David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Youtube Link Dealing With Critical People David Bartosik

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-3:32 Big Idea: After more reflection, inspection, and opposition, Nehemiah finally revealed his story of God’s faithfulness to His people, inspiring them to respond in faithfulness to God. They understood they were not just rebuilding a wall. God answered Nehemiah’s prayer and provided the God-sized vision, plan, and resources to make it possible. Nehemiah proclaimed God’s...

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Big Idea: Nehemiah courageously approaches the king, at risk of status and livelihood, BUT GOD moves through Artaxerxes. Despite the king’s own selfish motives, GOD’s purposes are accomplished for His own glory! Nehemiah exercises the practice of learning to wait. Nehemiah’s prayer and passion meet a moment, and he takes a risk. God moves and opens doors through people we...

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Big Idea: Nehemiah’s heart breaks for the stalled progress in Jerusalem’s restoration. His heart is moved for the glory of God to be on display, so he repents and prays in desperation for restoration and then STEPS into God’s invitation. Report of desperation. Response of desperation. Sermon Slides Ezra-Nehemiah Booket Youtube Link Not Despair, Prayer David Bartosik

Title: Empowered for Mission: The Relational Disciple-Maker Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Big Idea: Help people, help people, treasure Jesus. The heart of seeking transformation. Be strengthened by Christ’s grace. Be strengthened by what Paul has said and done. Be strengthened in anticipation of facing difficulties. Sermon Slides Youtube Link The Relational Disciple-Maker David Bartosik