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When I was in fourth grade my older cousin Sean, who my brother and I looked up to as an authority on most things, scientific and otherwise, told me about an astronomical phenomenon that instilled terror in me. Although I've gotten over the fear, I'm still intrigued by this fascinating and horrifying deep space curiosity. What was it, and what does it have to do with this Week 1 message fr...

When I was in fourth grade my older cousin Sean, who my brother and I looked up to as an authority on most things, scientific and otherwise, told me about an astronomical phenomenon that instilled terror in me. Although I've gotten over the fear, I'm still intrigued by this fascinating and horrifying deep space curiosity. What was it, and what does it have to do with this Week 1 message fr...

This Sunday we'll set our eyes on gratitude, a life-giving practice and repeated theme in Scripture. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Luke 17:11-19. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/647e16ea0c6bdf6862289eb6/t/65614c02687a680394d6c777/1700875281790/Sermon+Notes+and+Hil...

This Sunday we'll set our eyes on gratitude, a life-giving practice and repeated theme in Scripture. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Luke 17:11-19. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/647e16ea0c6bdf6862289eb6/t/65614c02687a680394d6c777/1700875281790/Sermon+Notes+and+Hil...

Join us this Sunday morning as we wrap up our “Flourishing Trees” message series from the Sermon on the Mount in a service of church family reflection (think “God at Work” centered upon the series). Come prepared to share how God’s Spirit has spoken to you through this deep dive into Jesus’ teachings on how to flourish both now and in the future. We’ll also be joining together in “Hiking Party Pra...

This Sunday in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus concludes his message with a masterful image that leaves his hearers "amazed", quickened to check their foundations, and motivated to build their lives on the only solid ground around. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 7:24-29. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follo...

This Sunday in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus concludes his message with a masterful image that leaves his hearers "amazed", quickened to check their foundations, and motivated to build their lives on the only solid ground around. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 7:24-29. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follo...

Ever had an experience that at first jostled you but then left you with lasting joy? I've had several, but the one I'll be talking about this Sunday in my Week 13, "Flourishing Trees" series sermon, is from just last summer. That turbulent but triumphant experience is somewhat like the experience we get from this week's passage, Matthew 7:13-23 (read it now to get the turbule...

Ever had an experience that at first jostled you but then left you with lasting joy? I've had several, but the one I'll be talking about this Sunday in my Week 13, "Flourishing Trees" series sermon, is from just last summer. That turbulent but triumphant experience is somewhat like the experience we get from this week's passage, Matthew 7:13-23 (read it now to get the turbule...

Next in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus directs us to seek good gifts from God our Father. What good gifts does he have for you to receive, find, or step into? Come find out this Sunday. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 7:7-14. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZa...

Next in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus directs us to seek good gifts from God our Father. What good gifts does he have for you to receive, find, or step into? Come find out this Sunday. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 7:7-14. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZa...

My favorite comedians have always been those who do imitations of famous people. The Canadian comic Rich Little, now basically retired, made a good living for decades doing impressions of presidents, broadcasters, and movie stars. "Impressions" can leave impressions. The reason that they do relates to the famous Jesus teaching we're studying this Sunday in Week 11 of "The Flouri...

My favorite comedians have always been those who do imitations of famous people. The Canadian comic Rich Little, now basically retired, made a good living for decades doing impressions of presidents, broadcasters, and movie stars. "Impressions" can leave impressions. The reason that they do relates to the famous Jesus teaching we're studying this Sunday in Week 11 of "The Flouri...

Next in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives a profound lesson on managing our possessions. Instead of anxiously striving for the temporary, Jesus invites us to boldly invest in the everlasting. It's a transformative step away from the fading way of the world, and a leap into the flourishing realm of God's kingdom. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthe...

Next in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives a profound lesson on managing our possessions. Instead of anxiously striving for the temporary, Jesus invites us to boldly invest in the everlasting. It's a transformative step away from the fading way of the world, and a leap into the flourishing realm of God's kingdom. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthe...

Ever wondered what it would be like to attend church in the ancient city of Carthage in the second century? Probably not, but if you join us this Sunday on the hill, you'll get a little taste of the way our believing brothers and sisters from time past experienced church together. The passage is a classic one, full of "flourishing promise" for our lives. Looking forward to seeing you...

Ever wondered what it would be like to attend church in the ancient city of Carthage in the second century? Probably not, but if you join us this Sunday on the hill, you'll get a little taste of the way our believing brothers and sisters from time past experienced church together. The passage is a classic one, full of "flourishing promise" for our lives. Looking forward to seeing you...

Do you have a favorite room? One that you can't enter without feeling inspired, comforted, or nourished? In this week's message from Matthew 6:5-6, Jesus talks about a special "room," one he personally loved to "enter." What is this "room" and how do we "enter" it? Find out this Sunday at either 9:00 or 11:00 AM on the Hillside campus for Week 8 of &...

Do you have a favorite room? One that you can't enter without feeling inspired, comforted, or nourished? In this week's message from Matthew 6:5-6, Jesus talks about a special "room," one he personally loved to "enter." What is this "room" and how do we "enter" it? Find out this Sunday at either 9:00 or 11:00 AM on the Hillside campus for Week 8 of &...

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM in Civic Park for Week 7 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall series from the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus utters some of his most famous words. When he says, "turn the other cheek," can he possibly mean "turn the other cheek?" And if he does, how could this command possibly lead to our flourishing? You'll have to...

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM in Civic Park for Week 7 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall series from the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus utters some of his most famous words. When he says, "turn the other cheek," can he possibly mean "turn the other cheek?" And if he does, how could this command possibly lead to our flourishing? You'll have to...

We're continuing in the "you have heard it said...but I say to you" section of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This week Jesus redeems the gift of imagination and calls us from lust to love. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 5:27-30. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/p...

We're continuing in the "you have heard it said...but I say to you" section of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This week Jesus redeems the gift of imagination and calls us from lust to love. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Wayne Phillips teaches from Matthew 5:27-30. To view or download a copy of this week’s bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/p...

Join us this Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 AM for Week 5 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall series from the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus says something strong (to say the least) about anger. Is it even possible to obey him? And what's its connection to flourishing? Join us this Sunday morning on the Hillside campus to find out. Everybody, and I mean everybody, is hoping...

Join us this Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 AM for Week 5 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall series from the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus says something strong (to say the least) about anger. Is it even possible to obey him? And what's its connection to flourishing? Join us this Sunday morning on the Hillside campus to find out. Everybody, and I mean everybody, is hoping...