Hillcrest Church - Sunday Sermons
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David & Goliath
June 23, 2024 13:30People who have never read the bible still know the story of a boy killing a giant. What bigger story about God is contained in the story of 5 stones, a sling, and a terrifying advisory? Find out this week as Pastor Brian teaches the story of David and Goliath!Watch on YouTube [...]
Examining Case No. 5000
June 16, 2024 13:30We all know the story about Jesus multiplying a boy's meager lunch of loaves and fishes, but have you ever considered why? Why did Jesus choose to perform such a unique miracle? This week, we will look at how God feels about groups and individuals in his story of redemption.Watch on YouTube [...]
The Fiery Furnace
June 09, 2024 13:30When life gets tough and the heat turns up, who do you go to for help? This week, Pastor Doug will look at three guys who literally had the heat turned WAY up, to show us what happens when we call on the right person to help out!Watch on YouTube [...]
Jesus Is Holy
June 02, 2024 13:30This Sunday as we kick off, "Twists & Turns" VBS, we will reflect on the twist and turns our life has brought us! In the story of Peter, we will see how he was a fisherman by trade, who thought he knew his life’s direction, but an encounter with Jesus changed everything!Watch on YouTube [...]
Moving Past Rejection
May 26, 2024 13:30Jesus did not allow his rejection to turn into his resignation.Watch on YouTube [...]
Break the Anger Cycle
May 19, 2024 13:30You may have a reason to be angry, but you don’t have a right to sin.Watch on YouTube [...]
When They Take You for Granted
May 12, 2024 13:30Your value isn’t determined by what others think of you but by who God says you are.Watch on YouTube [...]
When Past Hurts Still Hurt
May 05, 2024 10:00Your prayer for others may or may not change them, but it always changes you.Watch on YouTube [...]
When the Urge Is too Strong
April 28, 2024 13:30One of the best ways to resist temptation is to eliminate it.Watch on YouTube [...]
Ready to Quit
April 21, 2024 13:30What if it’s the very discomfort we feel that shapes us into who God wants us to be?Watch on YouTube [...]
Why Is God So Slow?
April 14, 2024 13:30Sometimes, God does something in you before He does something through you.Watch on YouTube [...]
Stop Controlling That
April 07, 2024 13:30You don’t always have the power to control, but you always have the power to surrender.Watch on YouTube [...]
God's View of You
March 31, 2024 13:30How does God see you? Does he see you the same way you see yourself? This Easter, we will look at how God sees each of us, and you might be surprised at what he sees!Watch on YouTube [...]
Incredible Inheritance
March 24, 2024 13:30No matter who you are, you need hope. Thankfully, God has an inheritance for his saints that gives us a lasting hope, capable of getting us through the hardest of times.Watch on YouTube [...]
Dare to Be Different
March 17, 2024 13:30Here's the thing about saints: they're different. But here's the thing about being different: there are consequences. This week, Pastor Doug will show us how some of them are pretty fantastic.Watch on YouTube [...]
Called Out
March 10, 2024 13:30If you follow Jesus, your sainthood comes with a high calling to become more than you are now. This week, Pastor Doug will explore why holiness is a challenging, thrilling prospect.Watch on YouTube [...]
Who Is Holy?
March 03, 2024 06:00If you're a follower of Jesus, you're a Saint. Don't believe it? Then you must hear this first message as Pastor Doug teaches us: Who Is Holy?Watch on YouTube [...]
Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen to Me?
February 25, 2024 14:30If God is my perfect heavenly Father who is all-loving, all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful, why does he allow bad things to happen to me? Why doesn’t he remove those bad things when I ask him to in prayer?Watch on YouTube [...]
Is There A Church That Won’t Judge Me If I Show The Real Me?
February 18, 2024 14:30If the church is supposed to be a place of love, trust, and acceptance, why don’t I feel comfortable sharing my struggles or asking others in the church for help?Watch on YouTube [...]
Will God Forgive Me If I Don't Forgive Others?
February 11, 2024 14:30I know the Bible says Jesus forgives me, but am I really forgiven if I can’t forgive my enemy?Watch on YouTube [...]
Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin?
February 04, 2024 14:30How do I know if I’ve committed the unforgivable sin? Will I spend eternity in hell if I make that one mistake? Watch on YouTube [...]
Moving from Here to There
January 28, 2024 14:30Sometimes... reflection and thanksgiving transition to gluttony and consumerism... thoughtfulness and generosity transition to greed and selfishness... and goal-setting transitions to giving up. Then what? This week we explore how to pursue intentionally living for Christ consistently, even through the ups and downs of life's seasons. Watch on YouTube [...]
Life is the Most Precious Pearl
January 21, 2024 14:30My grandmother‘s pearls are my most beautiful treasure. Did you know pearls are found in Scripture? In the parable of the pearl found in Matthew 13 that seeking the kingdom of heaven is like the merchant seeking to find a perfect pearl. Join us this Sunday to discover how your pearls have shaped your story. You'll also enjoy sausage, egg and cheese croissants!Watch on YouTube [...]
The Birds and the Bees
January 14, 2024 14:30There has been a fast cultural change in how we define people. This change has caused confusion, frustration, hurt, and anger. The truth about our identity seems so relative when it used to seem so concrete. This Sunday, Pastor Doug will help us see God’s truth and how God defines the people He created.Watch on YouTube [...]
Discover Your Biblical Character
January 07, 2024 14:30Ever wonder how your personality impacts your marriage? Your parenting? Your career? Your friendships? Brian kicks off pastor's choice this week where you'll discover your personality type and which Biblical character is most like you.Watch on YouTube [...]
A New Year - One Important Thing
December 31, 2023 15:30At the beginning of a new year, we often reflect on ways we can improve ourselves. But what about us kids? What’s one thing in our lives holding us back from having a closer walk with the Lord? This can’t be found on our own, but with God‘s help and talking to him every day, we can identify one thing to help us walk closer with God this year. Watch on YouTube [...]
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2023 22:30Join us for a special candlelight service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.Watch on YouTube [...]
The Joy of Christmas
December 24, 2023 15:30The joy of Christmas is knowing that Jesus came in the midst of our distractions and shortcomings, not to shame us or punish us, but to forgive us! Christmas is an invitation to receive and connect with God’s love.Watch on YouTube [...]
More and Better and Even More Better
December 17, 2023 14:30At the heart of an intentional Christmas is kindness because it confronts and conquers selfishness.Watch on YouTube [...]
"A Christmas Yarn" Children's Christmas Musical
December 10, 2023 14:30At Unique Gifts from Luxurious Yarns (U.G.L.Y.), ugly is beautiful! At the factory of the world’s leading supplier of ugly Christmas swearers, founder Sam Ebenezer pulls all the strings to make sure no stitch is dropped. With a huge order looming to get out the day before Christmas, the team of Bob Cratchit (“that’s pronounced Crochet”) Tiny Tom and others weave together a plan of attack, while Sam encounters three mysterious visitors who not only help overcome some ugly obstacles, bu [...]
More and Better
December 03, 2023 14:30An intentionally Jesus-centered, others-focused life is a “More and Better” life than you’ve ever dreamed of.Watch on YouTube [...]
What Is There to Be Thankful For?
November 26, 2023 14:30Thanksgiving is about thankfulness but it actually has little to do with Pilgrims or pardoned turkeys. This Sunday, Pastor Doug will help us answer the question, “What is there to be thankful for?" [...]
Kingdom First
November 19, 2023 14:30The unity and diversity of the early church shocked and intrigued the ancient world. If the church responded to politics like Jesus did, it would still do that today.Watch on YouTube [...]
Choosing Sides
November 12, 2023 14:30Your political views are shaped by a number of variables like your background, education, and personal experiences. It’s easy to feel like your view is the right one, but you can’t forget that person beside you, who might believe differently, is more precious to God than your political view.Watch on YouTube [...]
One Is the Win
November 05, 2023 14:30Your favorite candidate will win or lose based on how our country votes in the election. However, the church will win or lose based on our behavior between now and then.Watch on YouTube [...]
Life Lessons from Mickey Mouse
October 29, 2023 13:30Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it. That’s Joy!Watch on YouTube [...]
Calm Your Anxious Mind
October 22, 2023 13:30Worry is the sin of distrusting the promises and power of God.Watch on YouTube [...]
Defeat Your Negative Thoughts
October 15, 2023 13:30The life you have is often a reflection of the thoughts you think.Watch on YouTube [...]
Take Your Mind Back
October 08, 2023 13:30If you don’t control what you think, you’ll never control what you do.Watch on YouTube [...]
Winning the War in Your Mind
October 01, 2023 13:30Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts.Watch on YouTube [...]
What Do You Want to Be Known FOR?
September 24, 2023 13:30Here’s a deep thought, what do you want to be known FOR? You might say you are FOR something but if the people closest to you were asked the question about you, what would they say you are FOR?Watch on YouTube [...]
Knowing What You're FOR
September 17, 2023 13:30What are you FOR? Does your life, your choices, your words and your actions reflect what you say you are for?Watch on YouTube [...]
Knowing What the Church is FOR
September 10, 2023 13:30In a hypercritical, cynical world, one that is often known for what it’s against, Christians need to offer hope by being a group of people known for who and what we’re FOR.Watch on YouTube [...]
Knowing What Jesus Was FOR
September 03, 2023 13:30Jesus was FOR whoever was in front of Him. He was present with people and it helped launch a movement where people didn’t fall in love with a religion, they fell in love with Jesus!Watch on YouTube [...]
Don't Go It Alone
August 27, 2023 13:30Who you share a road trip with can greatly impact how enjoyable it is. It can affect how decisions are made, challenges are addressed, joys are celebrated, and memories are framed. This week we will talk about how we can obtain joy and peace, whatever life's journey brings, by partnering with the best travel companion.Watch on YouTube [...]
Detours and Distractions
August 20, 2023 13:30Road trips can be challenging. There's road construction, detours and endless roadside attractions to slow you down and get you off course. The same is true for our faith journey. What detours and distractions do we need to be aware of and avoid in order to have a joy-filled faith?Watch on YouTube [...]
Don't Forget Your ID
August 13, 2023 13:30When you head out on a road trip, you might get into some trouble if you forget your ID. There are times we need to be able to prove our identity. In this week’s message, we will talk about the meaning behind us having a dual citizenship, one on earth and one in the Kingdom of God.Watch on YouTube [...]
What to Expect on a Road Trip
August 06, 2023 13:30Our circumstances are not the driving force behind our level of joy. Yet, so often in life, we allow our circumstances to impact the joy of our lives. This week we will talk about a kind of joy that is not impacted by our circumstances as we kick off Joy Ride!Watch on YouTube [...]
Take Back Your Life
June 11, 2023 13:30If your life is moving in the direction of your decisions, do you like the direction your decisions are taking you? With God’s help, we will determine our course our action before the moment of decision.Watch on YouTube [...]
God, the Creator
June 04, 2023 13:30God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis! The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us—His creation—to the original design He planned for us. We are His workmanship — a masterpiece in process.Watch on YouTube [...]