This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad kicked off our new series Hidden In Plain Sight with Part 1: The Hidden Promise. We were reminded that even when God seems quiet, He is never absent and His promises are often at work beneath the surface long before we can see them. Through Scripture, we saw how Gods plan unfolds with perfect purpose, building faith in us as we learn to trust Him in the waiting. What feels hidden to us is often where God is doing some of His deepest work.

3 TakeawaysGods promise of Christmas began long before Bethlehem.God places hope where we least expect it.The promise God whispered in Genesis is fulfilled in Jesus.

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This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad brought us to the closing chapter of Davids story as we looked at the legacy he left behind. After a life marked by victories, failures, worship, and repentance, Davids true legacy wasnt his accomplishments it was his heart for God. Even in his final moments, we see a man committed to pointing the next generation toward faithfulness. Davids life reminds us that the most lasting impact we leave is shaped by the posture of our hearts and the way we follow God over a lifetime.

3 TakeawaysLegacy is shaped by faithfulness, not perfection.Your story may be uncertain, but Gods grace is unwavering.God isnt looking for perfection Hes looking for a heart that returns.

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This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad led us through one of the most difficult moments in Davids life his sin with Bathsheba. Its a story that confronts the reality of human brokenness, even in those God uses greatly. Yet it also reveals a God who refuses to abandon us in our failure. Davids journey from hidden sin to honest repentance reminds us that Gods mercy meets us in the darkest places and leads us back into restoration.

3 TakeawaysSin starts as a drift, not a disaster.God confronts to restore, not to condemn.God isnt looking for perfection Hes looking for repentance.

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This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad shared a message from the life of David about bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. Its a story of worship, reverence, and learning to honor Gods presence above all else. Davids joy and passion remind us that worship isnt about performance or perfection its about wholehearted devotion. When Gods presence is at the center, everything else finds its right place.

3 TakeawaysGods Presence Must Be Pursued But on His TermsGods Holiness Is Not a Hindrance Its the Path to JoyWorship Is Not Performance Its Surrender

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This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our journey through the life of David with a message on his coronation. After years of waiting, running, and refining, David finally steps into the role God had promised him. Yet this moment isnt just about a crown its about a heart thats been shaped in the hidden places to lead with humility and faith. Davids story reminds us that Gods timing is perfect, and His preparation is never wasted.

3 Takeaways1. Gods Promises Unfold in Process, Not Instantly2. Waiting Is Not Wasting Its Gods Workshop3. Gods Faithfulness Finishes What He Starts

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In this recording, Hillside, Pastor Brad shared a special companion message to last Sundays sermon, The Cave Incidents. In The Worship Incident, we see how David turned to worship even in the darkest places of his life. When fear and uncertainty surrounded him, his heart chose to trust and praise God. This message was recorded especially for our podcast and online listeners a powerful reminder that even in the caves, our worship can rise.

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our series.In the quiet and hidden places of Davids life, we see how God was shaping his heart long before he ever wore a crown. Its in those seasons of waiting and testing that God refines our character and deepens our trust in Him. Even in the caves, God is at work preparing us for whats ahead.

3 Takeaways1. God Forms Us in the Cave2. Faith Waits for Gods Timing3. God Is With You in the Cave

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This week at Hillside, Pastor Lori shared from the story of David and Jonathan a powerful example of godly friendship. Their relationship reminds us what it means to stand by one another with loyalty, faith, and love, even when life gets hard. Through their story, were encouraged to build friendships that reflect Gods heart and strengthen our walk with Him.

3 Takeaways1. Godly Friendship Is Rooted in Covenant, Not Convenience2. Loyalty Requires Sacrifice and Courage3. Friendship That Honors God Overcomes Jealousy and ComparisonDigital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week, we looked at one of the most well-known stories in all of Scripture. An encounter between a shepherd boy and a giant.

Through this story, were reminded of the importance of knowing who we are. Fear takes hold when we forget our identity, but faith rises when we remember who we belong to.

3 Takeaways1. Fear comes when we forget who we are.2. Faith comes when we remember whose we are.3. Our Courage Can Inspire others.

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This Sunday at Hillside, we kicked off a brand-new sermon series, A Heart Like His, as we dive into the life of David.

This week, well see how David first steps into Gods storyand just how unlikely his beginning really is! Well be reminded that God loves to use the overlooked, the underestimated, and the unseen to accomplish incredible things.

3 Takeaways1. God Sees What Others Overlook2. God Prepares in the Quiet Places3. Gods Plans Are Greater Than Our Expectations

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