In this podcast, Todd answers questions from Pastor Steve about his two-part series on Ezra and Nehemiah, which you can listen to here (Part 1), and here (Part 2). Pastor Steve also asks Todd a few questions about leadership, and growing in one’s call.

Pastor Steve concludes his “A Heart Like God’s” series with look at WHY David desired to build the temple of the Lord, and understanding the WHY helps us as we interact build God’s kingdom today, and HOW we interact with the body of Jesus.

While we may know that Jesus builds the church, who are the living stones, and what do we do? Are we actually being good stewards of God’s vision? Pastor Steve answers these questions and challenges us to give our best towards building the Lord’s house.

In this week’s message, Patti Bowman talks about Screens. Screens have several different definitions and Patti explores the way screens filter, protect, display, and investigate, and how how all of these things relate to in Are you intrigued? Then listen and be encourage as you listen!

What do we do with suffering? Is it from God? Isn’t God good? These are some of the questions that Stephanie answers in today’s sermon – mixing her own testimony with scripture and allowing us to be encouraged and understand the purpose – and blessing – of suffering.

Pastor Steve continues his sermon series on David, but takes a quick detour to talk about Daniel. While in pre-service prayer, there were numerous confirmations through many different saints – so you’ll hear their words as Pastor Steve shares his message. At Hillside, we truly value the entire body of Christ and desire EVERY saint to be equipped and released ... Read More

This week, Todd Gearhart shares about Building Walls – the story of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was chosen by God to lead the restoration of Jerusalem. To do that, Nehemiah had to face enemies that personified things that we still struggle with: Fear, Discouragement, and Criticism. Nehemiah overcame his enemies by partnering with God, and we can learn much from his story.

How can we accomplish anything without unity and correct purpose? In this message, Todd talks about the theme of unity coupled with purpose in the stories of Babel and the rebuilding of the temple and altar in Ezra’s day.

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Steve discusses the pitfalls of religious hoops versus the simplicity of enjoying the presence of a God who wants us to be with Him. Our commission, as Steve shares, is really a co-mission with God – He desires us to be with him in the expansion of His kingdom!

Todd asks Pastor Steve about how we embrace the presence of God in our households, with a special emphasis on ways parents can help instruct and raise up kids with a presence-based purpose.