Hillside Evangelical Free Church

God has invited you into His eternal kingdom; will you respond and come to the wedding banquet or continue on with your usual priorities? In this sermon from Matthew 22:1-14 we see that many are called but only a few are chosen. So how do you enter the kingdom of God? Listen in as we explore these questions.

Have you ever recognized that people seem to have remarkable clarity when pointing out the sins of others? Somehow though, this clarity disappears and transforms into fog when confronted with their own sin. In this weeks sermon from Matthew 21:33-46 we see Jesus tell a parable to the chief priests and scribes that gets them to condemn themselves. However, instead of repenting they instead harden t...

There is a very real danger in Christianity that we settle for the appearance of godliness without actually repenting and turning to God in faith. In this sermon from Matthew 21:23-32 we see the religious leaders of Jesus' day trying to trap Him with a question. The response Jesus gave however revealed that the Pharisees cared more about their own position and politics than humbly following th...

Have you ever wondered why Jesus overturned tables in the temple? Or what about the fig tree, why did Jesus curse the fig tree? This week we're exploring those questions as we return to our series in Matthew. What lies beneath these stories is quite significant and relevant for our day. It's a story that highlights false worship and true worship, false faith and true faith; problems that a...

Love is often talked about and celebrated at Christmas. But it can sometimes just be a warm, fuzzy, and undefined idea. How do you truly find and experience love at Christmas? It may sound cliché but it is found in the Christmas story. When you understand how God has demonstrated His love towards us, you cannot help but spread that love to others. Join us for this Christmas sermon about love from...

How can you have peace? At Christmas the words "peace on earth and goodwill toward men" may ring in your ears. But what does that mean? Did Jesus come to bring peace? If He did, how can I be at peace when the world is in such turmoil? Join us in this sermon as John Quay teaches about the peace that Jesus brings.

Where will you find hope this Christmas? Although many things promise hope, there is only one place to find true hope, and that is in the person of Jesus Christ.

Christmas is a season of good news and great joy! But where do we find that joy? There are many claims in our culture for how you can find joy; some say you will have joy if you buy a new vehicle, others say if you buy the right coffee, but where can you find lasting joy? Join us for this sermon where we discover the good news and lasting joy that is proclaimed at Christmas!

This sermon is about Thanksgiving and Christmas. In Jeremiah 33 God pronounced judgment on His people who had refused to turn from their evil ways. But later in the same chapter a promise of a righteous branch was made that would bring righteousness, justice, and salvation to the people. We know today that the righteous branch is Jesus Christ who came to save people from their sins. And so as the...

How are we to give thanks when there is so much evil in the world? This sermon from Ephesians 5:15-21 addresses how we are to walk as followers of Jesus in a dark world. One way in which we do that is by giving thanks to God for all He has done.

What did Jesus come to do? Unless you slow down and listen to the words of Jesus you are likely to answer that question incorrectly. Just like Jesus' disciples we are prone to filter what Jesus is saying through our preconceived ideas of what He came to do. Consequently we sometimes completely miss the important message He is teaching. Join us as we look at this passage from Matthew 20:17-34 w...

We don't mind when we are the beneficiaries of God's grace, but what happens when He is generous towards others? In this parable from Jesus in Matthew 19 we see an honest and generous businessman who's laborers grumbled towards him at the end of the work day. What did he do to make some of the laborers upset and how can we learn from that today?

What does it take to get to heaven? This was the question that was asked of Jesus in Matthew 19. His response wasn't what the person expected but it is a lesson we still need today. Are you ready to follow Jesus and have the guaranteed hope of eternal life? Join us as we look at this story of Jesus and the rich young ruler from Matthew 19:16-30.

Do you recognize the importance of children in the eyes of Jesus? Although they are young, Jesus welcomed children and taught an important lesson about the kingdom of heaven using them as an example.

What does the Bible teach about marriage and divorce? It's certainly an important topic that can be tricky to navigate its many complexities. So what did Jesus say about marriage and divorce when the pharisees tried to trap Him with a question on this very topic?

What did Jesus teach about forgiving people? Should I forgive someone when they have done something wrong against me? What if that person repeats the same thing, should I forgive them then? How many times should I forgive somebody? These are very practical questions that each of us will face in life. To answer these questions we look at a parable that Jesus taught in Matthew 18:21-35 involving a s...

How do you reconcile with someone when they have sinned against you? It is an uncomfortable reality that we all will face sooner or later in this fallen world. Although the process of reconciliation can be difficult sometimes, there is much hope in the process that God has given to bring wholeness to the situation. Join us as we look at this passage from Matthew 18:15-20.

Jesus had important things to say about children and those young in the faith. Not only can everyone learn from the faith of a child, but we also are to grow in Christ-likeness so we don't cause others and ourselves to stumble in sin. This passage from Matthew 18:1-14 not only has encouraging words about the accessibility of entering the kingdom of God, but also some stern warnings about sin i...

What lesson did Jesus choose to teach when someone asked if He paid taxes? Find out in this sermon from Matthew 17:14-27.

The significance of Peter, James, and John being present on the mount of transfiguration was no small thing. They were eyewitnesses to an event that Peter would later recount as proof that they were following the true Messiah and not a cleverly devised myth. They caught a glimpse of Jesus' glory but they also didn't understand the need for His suffering. This side of the cross, how do we u...

It is good and expected to see growth in a believer's life. If someone is not growing it is often a cause for concern. But how does that growth take place? In this sermon from Ephesians 4:11-16 we look at some of the ways God has equipped believers to grow in the context of a healthy church community.

Are you experiencing hardship? Sometimes the difficulties you experience in life are no fault of your own, and other times it is the result of sin in your life. In Psalm 60 Israel is experiencing hardship because of their sin and there is need of lament over their wrongs and a return to following the Lord. Although suffering for sin is difficult, it is meant to lead us to repentance and restoratio...

Sometimes the difficulties of life hit especially close to home. In this sermon on Psalm 59 Pastor Jim Schultz teaches about David being hunted by his father-in-law, king Saul. Where do you turn when your trials are pressing in on you? Whether you're going through a hard time or want to be equipped for when they come, this is a good message to listen to for learning how to cry out to God in yo...

If you have been the recipient of injustice you can find hope in the God who judges the earth with justice. In life many things are done which should not be done as people are exploited and mistreated. In such times, where do you find hope? Join us for this sermon in Psalm 58 where Pastor Jim Schultz talks about the God who judges the earth with justice.

Throughout the Bible we see foreshadows and glimpses of God's provision for salvation in Jesus Christ. In the remarkable story of Abraham and Isaac we see a father willing to give his only son to be sacrificed, only God provided a sacrifice in Isaac's place. In Isaiah we see language describing the one who would bear our sin and shame. In Hebrews we see how Jesus was that one who suffered...