Hillside Church Messages

"Lord, make me pure, but not yet." St. Augustine // This message looks at the subtlety of sloth, and how delay, distraction and disappointment can keep us from obedience to Jesus. Matthew 25: 14 - 30 are our foundational Scriptures. We hope this message equips and encourages you in your life with God and others. 

"But knowledge puffs up while love builds up." 1 Corinthians 8:1 & Luke 18:9-14 are our Scriptures for this important message on the blind spot of pride. 

"Pride is the habitual practice of centering ourselves at the heart of the universe.  In the end, this centering comes always at the cost of others, in violation of the sovereignty of God and the reality of our createdness.” Grace Hamman, Ask of Old Paths

Enjoy this week's message as we discuss the blind spot of greed. Matthew 6 is our foundational Scripture for this message. Greed tells us that our time, our money, and our talent are for our benefit - we believe the Good News of Jesus gives us a better story to live. We hope you enjoy this message. 

"But now you also, lay them all aside: wrath, anger, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth." Colossians 3:8. We are challenged through this sermon to lay anger aside and pursue becoming a patient person. Jesus words and ways lead us to the abundant life: fully of peace, love, and joy. 

"Envy is pain over the good fortune of others." John of Damascus (d.749) Sunday we discussed the Blind Spot of envy. Scriptures include: Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel), James 3:16, Matthew 20:15, and John 21:21-22.  

Part one of our new series: Blind spots. Scripture focus is James chapter 4 verse 1 which says, “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” 

In this sermon we visit the response and heart of the Father in the Prodigal parable. It is representation of God's heart to each of us: full of unconditional love. 

In this message we look at the older brother in the Prodigal story. Luke 15 is our Scripture as we revisit the parable of the lost sons. We hope you are encouraged and equipped in your journey with God and others.