The Hallows Church

One day Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. A man named John called out, “Look, the Lamb of God!” A couple of his disciples then started to follow Jesus down the road. He turned to them and asked, “What are you looking for?” It’s such a simple, yet significant, question. It's a fundamental question. It’s a heart probing question, because we look for that which we want. Or, to put it another w...

The good news of the gospel is not heard in Jesus’s words alone. It’s not found in following Jesus’s example. The good news of the gospel is found in Jesus’s work–specifically the work He does on Good Friday. Join Pastor Andrew Arthur in considering the life and death of Jesus, particularly the last week of His life leading to the cross and tomb. #Jesus #gospel #goodfriday

As we near closer to Easter Sunday, we look forward to celebrating the Risen Savior! This Sunday, in light of Palm Sunday, we worship Christ as our King who has delivered His people from sin and death. However, the everlasting deliverance we experience through Jesus is accompanied by many momentary deliverances in the Old Testament. Our scripture focus continues our series in 1 Samuel, where God e...

Today, our study of 1 Samuel 10 leads us to consider the age-old question, "How can this guy save us?" Our Church Planter in Residence, Stephen Searles, guides us through the question asked of those God provided to lead His people and eventually of King Jesus himself. May your heart be stirred and encouraged as we consider together the answer to "How can Jesus save us?"

Proverbs 16:9 reads, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the Lord determines His steps.” On the journey of life, we take many steps in pursuit of many plans and intentions. Yet, Scripture tells us that the Lord determines where our feet fall. The question, then, becomes to what end? Where does divine providence intend to take us? How are we to conduct ourselves upon arrival? In our study of...

Life is filled with ordinary moments of mundane movements. The Christian life is not excused from the everyday mundane. Thankfully, glimpses into the deeper work of Jesus can be found throughout our days upon closer inspection. Join Pastor Mark in today's study of 1 Samuel 9, and as we do, may you be amazed by the intricately woven chain of events displayed in the ordinary moments of this passage....

The Christian life is marked by being different because of who we follow, including where security can be found. Yet, we tend to seek security outside of God in the things that the rest of the world tries to offer. So how do we learn not to dismiss our difference in Christ but to remember what is uniquely found in Jesus? What happens when we are willing to give away everything to be like everyone...

Are you in need of spiritual renewal? Are you feeling spiritually lethargic? Do you feel as though sin and Satan have stolen the joy of your salvation? If so, you are not alone. This experience as a Christian is not unique. Spiritual renewal is a need we all share at different points in our life of faith. According to God’s daily mercies, spiritual renewal is a reality we can all experience time a...

God is not common; therefore we must not approach Him in common ways–those related to moral performances, personal preferences, or cultural assumptions. So how can we approach God? Listen to this sermon by Pastor Andrew Arthur to see how 1 Samuel 5 instructs us to listen to how God, Himself, instructs us to come and stand in His holy presence. May you leave our time of worship through study thankf...

To be human means to be hardwired for the glory of God. All the beauties and wonders of creation are intended to serve as signposts drawing our gaze Godward. However, sin has caused our hardwiring to go haywire. We now choose to worship and serve what has been created rather than the Creator; and, in the process, we seek and settle for the types of glory that inevitably self-destruct. Signposts su...

Why do we need God’s Word–the Bible? Into what type of life does Scripture call us? How does God’s Word minister among us? In today’s sermon, Pastor Andrew examines important questions such as these in light of the prophet Samuel’s calling. At a time when God’s Word was scarce, His people suffered in spiritual darkness. In mercy, God raised up a prophet who would know Him personally and serve Him...

Although sinful leaders are present among God’s people preying upon them, they will not prevail over His people because the solution of God’s ultimate servant leader is coming. Take a listen to this sermon on 1 Samuel 2:11-36 to explore the problem of sinful leaders in the church, as well God's solution of servant leadership and the ultimate Servant Leader.

We all have a lot in common with Hannah from the book of 1 Samuel. Just as she could not give birth to a child, Israel could not establish themselves as a nation. And, you and I cannot overcome life in a fallen world. Being spiritually barren we do not have the resources to right what’s wrong with our lives. All we can do is join Hannah in bringing our barrenness to the Lord and crying out for mer...

In this opening message from The Hallows Church's new Sunday sermon series “When Mess Meets Mercy: the Gospel of 1 Samuel,” Pastor Andrew explains that grace means God brings salvation out of nothing. Barrenness does not exclude us from God’s eternal blessings. In fact, embracing barrenness before God seems to be the only prerequisite for “blessed are the poor in spirit for the kingdom of heaven i...

What is discipleship, and how can we disciple one another so that we take in the gospel, think through the gospel and turn out the gospel in our lives and relationships? As we end one year and start a new, Pastor Andrew provides a refresher on how the gospel fuels our disciple-making efforts as we look at Colossians 3:1-17.

In our fourth and last sermon in the series, we're taking a look at the nature of God’s love for humanity. As we do, we will marvel at how God's love is reflected in the fulfilled promises of Advent.

We rejoice in the character of King Jesus; righteous, victorious, and humility. His character evokes a response of deeper joy in those who trust him.

In this message, Pastor Andrew examines an Old Testament prophecy concerning the coming of King Jesus and the peace He provides. At the time these words were written, God’s people were under pressure from invading foreign powers. Yet, they were called to trust in the promises of the coming King despite everything they endured. We too are called to trust in King Jesus, in whom all the promises of G...

As we start our Advent sermon series featuring Old Testament promises fulfilled by Jesus, may you be encouraged as we explore how Jesus turns seasons of hopelessness and uncertainty into hopeful anticipation and expectation in this sermon by Pastor Mark Smith.

In this message, Pastor Andrew wraps up our series titled Strangers and Exiles: Sinners of a Different Sort. As strangers and exiles journeying towards our true home, we are guided by God’s word, stabilized by God’s grace, and looking forward to God’s eternal embrace.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew reminds us that although the devil is dangerous and determined, he has been defeated, can be resisted, and will be destroyed.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew celebrates the grace that comes to those who clothe themselves in humility.

In this sermon on 1 Peter 5:1-5a, Pastor Andrew explores the difference Jesus makes in how we envision and execute leadership in the life of a local church. Rather than leading from the top down, disciples of Jesus lead—and are led—from the bottom up.

Pastor Andrew leads us through 1 Peter 4:12-19 as we consider what to do when we face suffering because of faith in Jesus. Should we welcome it or walk away from it?

Pastor Mark continues our study of 1 Peter by encouraging us to engage the world in these last days through prayer, love, and hospitality.