Thriving Hills Church Podcast

It’s easy to look at the stories of the Bible and think God only worked that way in the past. But the truth is, God is still changing lives and writing new stories today. On Baptism Sunday, we’ll explore how healthy people respond to God through obedience, faith, and celebration—and why, with Jesus, every day can be a brand new day.  Notes  Healthy people respond to God.  Obeying.  Matthew 28:19 M...

This Father’s Day, we’re exploring why “Honor Matters.” Honor is more than good manners - it’s the decision to recognize the value God has placed in people. Whether it’s honoring those above us, those we influence, or those around us, healthy relationships are built when we learn to see people through the lens of value.  Notes  Romans 12:10 NIV  Honor is our calling.  Honor is a choice, not a feel...

One of the most overlooked relationship principles in the Bible is personal affirmation. In fact, most people don’t even realize they are starving a relationship they desperately need to thrive. How can we be sure we are properly feeding the most important relationships in our lives so they can continue to grow and flourish? Living “the good life” isn’t about circumstances or possessions; but what...

Have you ever said, “I don’t know what to do?” Have you ever been stuck, trying to figure out a plan; only to realize you didn’t have the right answers? In this message, Pastor Chris gives both Biblical insight and practical wisdom on what we can do when we don’t know what to do. Notes 2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV Faith is not always knowing what to do, but where to look. Matthew 6:9 KJV Jeremiah 31:3 K...

God is a God who provides for His children. Again and again throughout the pages of the Bible, we see that in every story of need there is a miracle of provision. Sometimes though (if we’re being honest) we’ve been frustrated when it didn’t seem like God came through with what we needed. In today’s message, Pastor Chris takes a candid look at what appears to be contradiction in scripture; and help...

Bishop Bob Newton shares with us a hope filled message about the restorative power of God. 

Psalm 27:10 KJV

Executive Pastor Landon Boggs of NewPointe Community Church joins us for a special First Wednesday message. Notes: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Sometimes God’s protection isn’t what He kept us from, but what He kept us for. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that miracles of divine protection don’t always look the same - but no matter what happens, God is still good, and God is still God. Notes Psalm 37:39 NLT You never step into a moment that God hasn’t planned for. Acts 16:22-26 MEV We don’t wait to worship after the miracle, w...

One of the most common tensions that most believers experience is, “If God is a healer, why doesn’t He heal everyone all the time?” Or maybe it’s personal, like: “If God is a healer, why did He let my loved one die?” It’s confusing and painful. Listen as Pastor Chris offers Biblical insight on the subjects of Miracles of Healing, faith to believe, and how to respond when God doesn’t do what you wa...

We’re in a spiritual battle, but we have a miraculous God who gives authority over darkness in the name of Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Chris discusses spiritual warfare and the authority given to us by Jesus, who said in Luke 10:19, “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” (NLT) Notes Mir...

We take a few moments to pause and reflect with our Founding Pastors, John and Debbie Boggs, and our Founding Assistant Pastors, David and Charlene Bunner as we celebrate our church’s 30th Anniversary! Notes Christian Harbor Church was founded April 9, 1996 Pastors John & Debbie Boggs pastored for 25 years Pastors Ethan & Lena Boggs transitioned the church in 2021 Pastors Chris & Jeni...

God doesn’t just want to fix our problems, He wants a relationship with us. Relationship with God isn’t just knowing about Him or doing religious things; it’s truly knowing Him, and allowing Him to know us. Jesus never demanded performance, He desired closeness - and He still does today. This is how we can go from a setback to a comeback, and allow God to restore what’s broken, heal what’s hurting...

The story behind the most cherished and loved song of the Church is the simple but powerful message of the gospel. Notes “Amazing Grace” written by John Newton, 1779 Romans 10:13 NIV The message of heaven can be set to the melody of any life that will receive it.

Our setbacks, no matter how big, are not the end of our story; God can still use them for something good. The story of Naomi and Ruth is a powerful reminder that what looks like a setback is often setting the stage for something greater. While they both experienced heartbreaking loss and hard times, God was still with them, using their lives to support a greater purpose. Whatever has happened in y...

You don’t have to stay stuck. No matter what dark place you may find yourself in, your story isn’t over; God has a plan to bring you back into the light! Notes 1 Kings 19:1-4 MEV Psalm 23:4, 6 KJV 1 Kings 19:5-12, 15-16, 18 MEV God meets you where you’re stuck. “We weren’t designed for the sedentary, indoor, socially isolated, sleep-deprived, fast-food-laden way of life we’ve created.” Stephen Ila...

Doubt is normal. We all experience it. Even seasoned believers can experience doubt in difficult situations and seasons. But doubt doesn’t have to be a dead end. Instead, doubt can be the doorway to a deeper devotion and a deeper faith if we allow Jesus to reroute us. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that our setbacks and wrong turns don’t cancel God’s plan for our lives; but He can rer...

Life often leaves us feeling cut down, broken, or too far gone. The good news is, God specializes in comebacks! Through Jesus Christ, He offers us grace and new beginnings. All we need to do is surrender. Notes Ephesians 2:1-5 God specializes in the comeback. Luke 7:36-50 MEV Take the lid off your worship. Take the lid off your expectations. Job 14:7-9 Proverbs 13:12 Put a lid on your past. Hebrew...

Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares with us an encouraging message on the definition of worship and how it doesn't begin with songs, but with decisions.

Why do we need the church? What is the purpose of gathering together with other believers and worshipping God together? It might be more important and practical than you think. When we’re struggling, and even when we feel like isolating, the church reminds us that we don’t stand alone. Notes We don’t form what we like. We form what God fills. We are made for connection, but we drift toward isolati...

Pastor Chris speaks about the importance of discipling the next generation during Child Dedication Sunday. Notes Matthew 19:13-15 NLT Psalm 78:4 (Paraphrased) Jesus didn’t come to improve what we already are, He came to make us entirely new. Jesus is our Anchor. Hebrews 6:18-19 NLT Affection. “Children are hardwired for connection. If we don’t show up for them, they think they’re not worth showing...

This message is the final installment of our “Power to Change” series, and during this series we’ve learned what we need to do to start godly habits and break bad habits. Here we get the final piece of the puzzle: how the power of consistency can make our results last. Notes The habits you have right now will shape who you become tomorrow. Galatians 6:7-9 NIV How you live determines who you become...

Have you ever been so frustrated at the inability to change yourself or your circumstances that you said, “I’m trying so hard!” So many of us have, and we know exactly how it feels to be frustrated at the inability to create change. What we need to know is, trying alone never creates change - training does. It’s a consistent theme throughout scripture: training yourself for godliness. In this mess...

One of our young communicators, Emilie Hunt, shares with us on how our choices do not only impact our present, but also the future.

Breaking bad habits in our lives isn’t always easy - sometimes it’s pretty difficult. But there is hope, and there is Power to Change. In this message, Pastor Chris shares the painful truth about our bad habits, and gives both practical application and spiritual insight for breaking free from them. No matter who you are, what you have done, or where you find yourself today, if you’re feeling stuck...