HCF Sermons

Harvard University researcher, Peter Gibbon wrote an article, The End of Admiration, concluding that America’s greatest need today is someone to admire, an American hero. In 1 Samuel 18, David became Israel’s hero. He was admired for all the right reasons. What were the reasons? Let’s find out as we explore 1 Samuel 18.

The timeless story of David, Goliath, and five smooth stones. An enduring story that has touched generations, a story of the patient purposeful refining power of a life of faith that equips the faithful to protect a flock, serve a nation, and slay a giant.

God… music… and demons - how are all three connected, and how do they relate to our lives today? Come find out as we take a deep dive into 1 Samuel 16.

It says that God chose David not for any outer appearances that man could see with his eyes, but for reasons only God could see in his heart. We often wonder, "what were the character traits God saw in David?" Why did God want those traits in a king? What do the people God chooses have in common? What characteristics would God be pleased to see in us? Let's find out in this intriguing passage, 1 Samuel 16:1-13.

If you’ve been a Christian for a while, chances are, you either experienced and heard of the failure of a Christian leader. Is it possible to spot a bad leader or to see the failure coming? 1 Samuel 15 gives us great insights on this topic, and the keys to good leadership.

King Saul has swollen with a spirit of pride which causes him to make a disastrous decision. Pride filled decisions have and always will cause damage to those we love the most. This Sunday we learn some timeless lessons from Saul’s mistakes, Jonathan’s leadership, and the Israelites' grace.

What does it mean to have, “a heart after God”? What does that look like? How does a “heart after God” impact the world around it? The answer to these questions will become clear as we study 1 Samuel 14.

The Lord seeks a man after his own heart for He wants us to remain faithful even in our desperate times. He will not forsake us, for His great names sake.

On December 27, 1998, God birthed a church that was a part of something far bigger than itself. Join us as we journey through 25 years of American Christianity and the imperative role community churches like Heritage played in furthering the kingdom of God.

Samuel gathers the people of Israel together, along with their king, and delivers four immutable truths before stepping away as their prophet. These truths are as relevant today as they were then.