Hillside Church Sermons

Christian, you have been given a new lease on life through your redemption. How will you use it? In light of what Christ has done for you, what will you do for Him (and what will your epitaph be)?

We live in a world lacking in peace. Our world has never known peace and apart from Christ, can never know peace. However, regardless of your circumstances, you can have people. Christ promises to give His disciples, His people peace. We’d like you to understand what we mean by the peace of Christ.

People often seem eager to seek Jesus and then ‘burn out.’ We often hear people talk of those who made a profession of faith in Christ only to see those new converts ‘walk away from the faith.’ How can this really be? Today we look at Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem at Passover and see how quickly the crowds who acclaimed Him refuse to believe in Him. And in so doing we understand why so many...

We live in the age of anxiety. We live in an uncertain world, or so it seems. People want security and will do anything or give up anything to feel ‘safe.’ And people get angry and become irrational when their ideas of safety and comfort are challenged. But the truth is true peace of mind, true security, and freedom from anxiety comes only through a relationship with Jesus Christ as He is the ways...

Just as there are stages of grief (anger, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) there are stages of unbelief. Some people get over grief; others do not. Some people get over unbelief; others do not. In John 9 we see people confronted with an undeniable miracle that reveals the identity of Christ. And like last week’s message, some respond irrationally, intentionally ignoring the obvious...

We are often grieved as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those whom we love and care for but who seem determined not to believe at all costs. In John chapters 7 and 8, we see unbelief in a number of aspects, unbelief as irrational, as determined despite the clues, and even as prone to turning violent. Understanding unbelief provides the Christ follower some peace of mind in the face of the...

Bad ideas are like viruses they float in the cultural atmosphere and we often breathe them in unawares. We get excited and outraged about refugees and sex trafficking, all of which are important, and we ignore that half a billion have been aborted in less than 50 years. We tear down statues of historical figures and gloss over the racism and nearly Nazi like eugenic beliefs of the likes of Charles...

In John 13:1-17, Jesus provides us the ultimate example of what it means to serve others as Christ-followers. Let’s look closely at what Christ-like love and service looks like, as we consider three qualities He put on display.

Often we go through life seeking our purpose when our purpose is to serve (worship) God. Today’s discussion centers around four facts about finding your life’s purpose and applying your spiritual gifts to ministry.

Sometimes we forget the “power of prayer". Today's message reminds us of the place of prayer in our ministries and our lives.

People are often ensnared by bad habits, ‘besetting sin,’ addiction, poor choices and want to change. Yet somehow, they think “Well, I asked God to help me change but He’s not done anything yet!” They fail to understand they need to participate with God, cooperating with God, in their own spiritual growth process and they fail to take “next steps.” This message provides a short survey of action st...

How does one know whom to date or marry? How does one know if they are ready for marriage? Join us as we apply the character principles of leadership to the search for a spouse, or to our own preparation for marriage, in this closing sermon of the Family Matters Series.

Keith and Teri Crosby answer more questions about family, relationships and parenting.

People often struggle to find the true meaning of Christmas. The Apostle Paul summarizes the Christmas Story in one sentence. Let’s learn from Him.

After Moses died, Joshua was called to take the horn of leadership. God establishes his leader in a powerful way and calls his people to remember.

In marriage, in families, and in life conflict is inevitable but fights are not. Today we discuss 4 keys for peacemaking in conflict.

Keith and Teri Crosby answer questions about family, relationships and parenting.

Not all prodigals are equal in appearance or conduct. Often, they fly beneath the radar while in the home. Identifying them early enables us to more capably point them to the Savior. In today’s message, we see that there was another prodigal present.

So-called ‘prodigals’ present Christian families with knotty problems in terms of how to respond, or how to think about them (saved or unsaved; Christian or non-Christian). Today, we begin a discussion of parenting prodigals.

Parenting is an art, a science, and an act of worship. Eternities hang in the balance. Let’s consider three characteristics of parenting for eternity.

People often think of spiritual warfare in terms of demonic possession and indigenous people, along with some missionaries hiding under the bed instead of understanding that God is sovereign. Spiritual warfare also includes our culture and many churches seduced by ideologies, philosophies, and secularized thinking. Spiritual warfare also includes the battle for the mind. It includes the marketplac...

People often think of spiritual warfare in terms of demonic possession and indigenous people, along with some missionaries hiding under the bed instead of understanding that God is sovereign. Spiritual warfare also includes our culture and many churches seduced by ideologies, philosophies, and secularized thinking. Spiritual warfare also includes the battle for the mind. It includes the marketplac...

Women have it rough in this world, have had it rough throughout history, have it rough in marriage in general, and have it rough even in Christian marriages. Men and women often fail to understand and embrace their respective roles within marriage. Our series on Family Matters includes discussion of the roles and goals of men (husbands) and women (wives) in the context of marriage and the family....

Women have it rough in this world, have had it rough throughout history, have it rough in marriage in general, and have it rough even in Christian marriages. Men and women often fail to understand and embrace their respective roles within marriage. Our series on Family Matters includes discussion of the roles and goals of men (husbands) and women (wives) in the context of marriage and the family....

Family matters matter to God and so they should matter to us. A good marriage requires a good husband and wife team. Good husbands are made, they aren’t born. Today we discuss the three in one role of a good husband. A good husband is: a lover, a learner, and a leader.