PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Guest speaker and former PHCC Youth Director, Pastor Joel Sisson reminds us from 1 John that we are to continue faithfully living the gospel despite challenges. The post Words of Enouragement and Warning (1 John 1:12-27) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

John minces no words to remind his audience that if we claim to have a relationship with Jesus, we need to live a life that reflects that relationship, beginning with how we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ. The post Safe People, Safe Community (1 John 2:3-11) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In this section of 1 John, we are reminded that we all need the atoning work of Jesus Christ for our salvation and the forgiveness of God when we mess up and sin. The post No Perfect People (1 John 1:5-2:2) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In these opening verses of 1 John, we are introduced to the reality of Jesus and the importance of living our shared life in Jesus. The post It’s Always About Jesus (1 John 1:1-4) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Sometimes it is in the very familiar Bible stories that we learn new lessons. This story gives us some lessons on faith as we approach a new year. The post Check the back of the boat (Mark 4:35-41) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

On the fourth Sunday of Advent we focus on Love. Pastor Scott opens the Word of God to focus on the fact that God is the one who initiated Love to us. The post Love That Lasts (1 John 4:9-12) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

The Angels announced good news of great joy. Jesus promised to give complete joy. Today we consider what real joy is and how to find it. The post Real Joy (Luke 2:8-11; John 15:9-13) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

This sermon examines several key passages that reveal the depth of peace we have in Jesus Christ. We discover that Peace on Earth is not just a wish for the Christ follower; it is a reality. The post Peace on Earth (Isa 9:6; Luke 2:14; John 14:27) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Hope for the one who trusts God is more than a wish or a dream. It is a certain expectation that God will do what God has promised. On this first Sunday of Advent we rest in the hope we have as promised in the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to die that we […] The post Hope for All (Isaiah 40) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Nehemiah discovers that all the reforms instituted after the completion of the project were not followed. Sometimes all we can do as leaders is our best, and then we trust God with the results. The post Leading when others don’t (Nehemiah 13) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Using Jeremiah’s words from Lamentations 3:19-26 Pastor Scott leads us to lament the sudden passing of one of our Elders and a dear brother in Christ. The post Our Lament – God’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-26) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Nehemiah quietly leads the people of Israel to commit to rebuilding their spiritual character as they promise to follow God’s Law. We learn that God is concerned about our character more than any accomplishment. The post Committing to Spiritual Character (Nehemiah10) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

From the example of the people in Jerusalem in Nehemiah 9, we discover that the best response to God’s character as seen in the Bible is to be humbly contrite as we adjust to His Holy standard. The post Responding to the Character of God (Nehemiah 9) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Listening to the Word of God read at length laid the foundation for the people of Israel to look deeply and consider the changes needed to align with God’s truth. The post God’s Word and Change (Nehemiah 7 & 8) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Nehemiah reveals the foundational realities in his life as his reliance on God in complete faith, also provides him with a strength of character. The post Foundations of Godly Leadership (Nehemiah 6:1-7:3) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Nehemiah shows us how a godly leader leads through crisis and maintains unity when faced with an internal crisis that could de-rail the whole project. The post Crisis Management appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Facing an imminent threat of opposition from outside forces surrounding Jerusalem, Nehemiah gives us an example of leading through difficult times. The post Leading through difficult times (Nehemiah 4) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

From goldsmiths, to perfumers, to priests and many others, we can learn some important leadership lessons as we survey the builders of the wall in Jerusalem. The post Lessons from a Construction Site (Nehemiah 3) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

As Nehemiah implements the plan that God has laid on his heart, he realizes that any success he has as a leader is due only to the gracious hand of God. We each need to look through this lens as we evaluate our lives. The post The Gracious Hand of God (Nehemiah 2) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In the opening chapter of Nehemiah, we discover four characteristics that help us understand the heart of a leader and how God is at the center of it all. The post The Heart of a Leader (Nehemiah 1) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In his final teaching in Matthew before going to the cross. Jesus points to the fact that faith is both a heart reality and an action reality as we care for the “least of these” in real and practical ways. The post Compassionate Kingdom Living (Mt 25:31-46) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

The final parable Jesus speaks in Matthew uses first-century business practices to teach us how to live responsibly for the Kingdom of Heaven now. The post Kingdom Living in Responsible Readiness appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

Using the backdrop of a Jewish wedding celebration, Jesus teaches about the importance of being ready for his some day return. The post Kingdom Living in Relational Readiness (Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Peter 4 & 5) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a parable that is unique to Matthew’s Gospel,  Jesus shows us the heart of God who does not let human priority structures govern how he operates. The post “Gratitude, Service & Commitment in the Kingdom (Mt. 20.1-28) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .

In a very familiar account, we find Jesus, calling us to a life of dependency on Him, and in the process changing our value systems. There can be no obstacles to our commitment to following Jesus. The post An Obstacle to Living the Kingdom (Mt 19:16-30) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH .