Mission Hills Church Messages

Discover what happens when our desperate pursuit of approval and belonging finally gives way to praise. Learn how Leah's journey from seeking her husband's love to praising God became part of the family line that leads to Jesus and what that means for where you're striving today.

This Thanksgiving, explore the powerful truth that you don't have to find your way to God. He came to you! See how Jesus' life, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, opened the door so you could finally come home.

In this episode of  Continuing the Conversation , Craig and Colin wrap up the  Unshakable  series with a raw and real conversation about the internal patterns that shape our faith and future. It's not always the storm outside that shakes us—sometimes it's what's going on inside. Learn how "pressure reveals patterns," how to invite accountability, and how to practically "name it and tame it" when s...

Discover why your greatest strength might be your biggest obstacle this weekend as we unpack Moses' tragic mistake at the rock. Learn how to identify the patterns that pressure brings out in your life and why God sometimes calls us to do things differently, even when our old way still "works."

Most people, when they hear the word "heaven," picture clouds, pearly gates, angel babies, and harps. When people hear the word "hell" they picture lava, fire, chains, and Satan as CEO with his red face and pitchfork. Both pictures are completely wrong. In this message we will learn the Biblical picture of what is to come, and why it is far better than we imagine.

You're not trying to compromise, but when the whole crowd is doing it, resistance feels impossible. Learn why faith won't keep you out of the fire, but it will get you through it.

How do you live on mission when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland unpack what it really looks like to embrace the mission of Jesus in everyday life. They introduce a helpful framework—the "4 T's" (Time, Treasure, Touch, and Territory)—to help you evaluate how you're living generously and intentionally. Whether you're burned out...

God's mission isn't reserved for pastors or church leaders, it's a call for every follower of Jesus. Through Luke 10, we'll learn what it means to live sent, stay focused on God's purpose, and bring his peace and hope wherever we go.

When life gets hard, God designed the church to be a place of belonging, encouragement, and support. In this message, Jeff Baxter reminds us that we become unshakable when we lean into the community Jesus created.

Sometimes God's plan doesn't look like the route we expected. In this episode, Craig and Colin dive into the Apostle Paul's harrowing journey through a shipwreck in Acts 27—and what it teaches us about surrender, trust, and faith in life's storms. They explore the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, how to "let go of the ship," and why managing your margin isn't just a sel...

When life feels like one storm after another, how do you hold onto hope? Learn how God uses our broken pieces, transforms our adversity into access, and redeems even our deepest wounds to bring healing to others.

In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Colin reflect on a powerful weekend message filled with moments of hope, especially for those walking through real-life storms. They unpack the cultural climate around identity and the church, the storm imagery in scripture, and how God often places us in hard seasons for a greater purpose. This episode isn't just for those who were there o...

Life's storms can hide God's provision, but hidden doesn't mean hopeless. Discover where real confidence comes from when you can't see the way forward.

Building your life on the gospel provides steadiness and purpose, helping you weather life's "storms" by offering unshakable inner peace, wisdom, and strength. This shifts your worth and identity away from temporary things, fostering a deeper faith and hope in Christ, and transforming your inner self to become more like Him through His love, wisdom, and grace.

You're not just fighting people, you're facing a real enemy. Discover how humility disarms the devil, opens the door to God's power, and leads to true freedom in Jesus.

In this episode of Continuing the Conversation , Craig and Colin unpack one of the most overlooked but deeply relevant concepts in the Bible: idolatry. But this isn't just about golden calves or ancient cultures—it's about the subtle ways we still worship false gods today. Craig walks us through the history, theology, and surprising humanity behind idolatry, and shows how it affects everything fro...

We all worship something. The question is what, and it's literally changing who you become every single day. In this message, we dive into the golden calf story to uncover the worship war happening in your heart and how to finally win it.

You might be closer to God than you think. Discover the guide who's been with you all along.

What does it mean to be Spirit-led and scripturally grounded? In the final episode of our Steady Hands, Ready Hearts series, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland dive deep into 1 Thessalonians 5 and explore how to live in the creative tension between hearing from the Holy Spirit and staying rooted in biblical truth. Craig shares what didn't make the weekend sermon, how the Spirit changed the trajectory...

Joy is a thermostat, not a thermometer—but most Christians are living like it's the opposite. Find out how to pursue peace above you, around you, within you, and with God in this practical message from 1 Thessalonians 5.

To live with ready hearts means to live in light of eternity. Paul challenges us in 1 Thessalonians to look forward to the return of Jesus. Heaven is not just about the hereafter, it is about the here and now. Until Jesus returns or calls us home, there is work to be done to bring the ways of heaven to earth.

Discovering why God measures success by relationships, not ripples. Join us as we unpack the power of contentment and how "God-taught love" in your everyday life becomes your greatest mission.

What do sexual purity and selfishness have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Craig and Colin unpack one of the most uncomfortable but essential shifts in Paul's message from 1 Thessalonians: from the topic of sexual immorality to the deeper issue of selfishness. It's not just about behavior—it's about the heart behind it. You'll hear how this shift creates a wider net that captures...

Discover what God really says about sexual intimacy, the difference between trying to appease God versus actually pleasing him, plus 4 practical steps to find real freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Waiting is hard. But what if the waiting is actually doing something in us? In this episode, Craig Smith and guest host Stephen Boyer explore why waiting matters, what it produces in us, and how God uses the "in between" seasons to clarify, mature, and grow our faith. From baked potatoes and smoked ribs to Paul's deep connection with the Thessalonians, this conversation is full of practical insigh...