Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs Sermons

God's Word is the foundation for our ethics, morals and view of salvation. We can submit to God by learning, with others, from His Word, the Bible.

We participate in Biblical community for the well-being of others. In turn, we are blessed by others doing the same. This is God's design and shows how He works through His people

We do not like to wait, especially in our instant gratification culture. We can be tempted to
avoid circumstances by working detours or just avoid problems altogether. Despite our impatience,
God waits for us. Once we turn and trust Him, He shows us a better way.

In the midst of waiting, we may lack perspective on what God is doing. However, Scripture can remind us that we do know the ultimate outcome. God will accomplish what He intends. We can wait with confidence.

We long for the Christmas promise of “peace on earth”. However, the realities and turmoil
of life make this seem elusive. God’s word reminds us that we have the option to wait confidently,
trusting in His promises and power.

The Christmas story began 400 years after the last of God’s Old Testament prophets,
Malachi, warned Israel about turning away from God. During that time, God was silent. However, He
never stopped carrying out His plan.

When we view God through a human perspective, we get a flawed view. That flawed view
impacts how we relate to Him, particularly when we consider His forgiveness. We struggle because
we think He forgives like we do.

An unchanging theme throughout all Scripture is that God is drawn tot eh vulnerable and marginalized. God chooses to use His power to defend the weak. The heart of God is for the vulnerable. (Psalm 68:5-6). God calls us to minister to the vulnerable (James 1:27)

Without fully appreciating how much God loves us, our understanding of His love is too shallow. Hence, we do not realize the impact His love should have on our lives.

God's nature is to be slow to anger (long suffering). However, in this and other things we can mistake the silence that comes with His patience as an indication He is like us (Psalm 50:21). That is not the case. God's anger is nuanced and His patience has limits.