Hillcrest Church - Sunday Sermons
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When You Feel Like Giving Up
June 19, 2022 13:30God often does something in you before he does something for you. [...]
A Matter of Integrity
June 12, 2022 13:30What you criticize the hardest in others is often a reflection of where you are the weakest. [...]
Honor in Cancel Culture
June 05, 2022 13:30If you’re on a continuous search to be offended, you’ll always find what you’re looking for. [...]
Focus on God - Making Him Your Priority
May 29, 2022 13:30It's okay to be busy and to have stuff, but none of the things we do or own should become more important to us than God. [...]
Heartless God
May 22, 2022 13:30Sometimes when we look at all the pain and hurt in the world, it seems like God couldn’t have our best interests in mind. [...]
Goosebump God
May 15, 2022 13:30Have you ever wondered why you can’t always feel God when you think you should? [...]
Killjoy God
May 08, 2022 13:30Sometimes it seems like God is some kind of cosmic killjoy out to ruin all my fun. [...]
On-Demand God
May 01, 2022 13:30If we worship a God who loves us and who can do all things, why doesn’t He do them when and how we ask? [...]
Your Questions
April 24, 2022 13:30Believe it or not, this week you get to ask the questions and Pastor Doug will have to answer them! [...]
Resurrection
April 17, 2022 13:30Jesus rising from the dead seems about as plausible as bunnies laying eggs! [...]
The Historical Jesus
April 10, 2022 13:30Will the real Jesus please stand up? Is there proof that Jesus was real? [...]
Noah's Ark
April 03, 2022 13:30A great flood, drowning, and the destruction of the human race - sounds like a great children’s book! [...]
God's Not Dead
March 27, 2022 13:30Did you miss God’s funeral? This Sunday Pastor Brian will tell us if God is dead. [...]
Atheism Is Incompatible with Science
March 20, 2022 13:30Atheism seems to go hand-in-hand with science but in reality they are incompatible with each other. [...]
Truth Within Archeology and Science
March 13, 2022 13:30This Sunday we will dig up some dirt on the relationship between archeology and the Bible. [...]
Science Came from Faith
March 06, 2022 11:00If science and faith are like oil and water then Pastor Doug is going to make salad dressing this Sunday! [...]
Are Things Missing from the Bible?
February 27, 2022 14:30Some Bibles have more content than others. This week, find out which Bible is correct! [...]
How Do We Use the Bible?
February 20, 2022 14:30The Bible is huge and most people don’t know how to practically use it. Find out how this Sunday! [...]
How Can We Trust the Bible?
February 13, 2022 14:30This week, discover what evidence there is for the authenticity and reliability of the Bible. [...]
What Is the Bible?
February 06, 2022 14:30Who decided what would make it into the Bible? Find out the truth this Sunday! [...]
Come as You Are
January 30, 2022 14:30Jesus wants our love, but we won't be able to give Him all of it until we fully accept His forgiveness. [...]
Stretch Run
January 23, 2022 14:30The apostle Paul compares the Christian walk to a race on more than one occasion. We’re all at different stages in our race, and while you may not be thinking about crossing the finish line yet, we all want to finish strong. This week we’ll share a few thoughts on how to prepare for that final stretch run. [...]
Be a Blessing
January 16, 2022 14:30This Sunday, discover the secret to becoming a blessing to others. [...]
How to Behave in Church
January 09, 2022 14:30How to behave in church, from the official handbook, this Sunday! [...]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself in 2022
January 02, 2022 14:30This Sunday, Brian kicks off our Pastor's Choice series with three questions you need to ask before you get too far into 2022. Gene and the food ministry team are serving up sausage croissants and reminder there's only one service at 9 AM. [...]
Christmas Pageant with the Director
December 26, 2021 14:30The star of the Christmas story is not Jesus, it’s the Church! [...]
Shepherds and Wise Man
December 19, 2021 14:30The greatest Christmas gift ever given was Jesus. [...]
The Christmas Express (Children's Musical)
December 12, 2021 14:30All aboard! Every Christmas Eve the passengers on the Christmas Express make the journey to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to celebrate the birth of Christ with a grand pageant. The question is, who will God choose to ride the train on this special night, and what kind of adventure will unfold? [...]
Christmas Pageant with Mary & Joseph
December 05, 2021 14:30God never uses perfect people, he likes to use the misfits like us. [...]
Get Over Yourself
November 28, 2021 14:30Sinful pride is an elevation of ourselves above others and a denial of our need for God. [...]
When Life Feels Empty
November 21, 2021 14:30A fully devoted relationship with God is the fulfilling way to live. [...]
When God Doesn't Make Sense
November 14, 2021 14:30When God is all you have, you realize that God is all you need. [...]
Healing From Shame
November 07, 2021 14:30The only way to heal from shame is to move the focus from what I’m not, to who Christ is. [...]
It's a "Sweet" Day for Self Control
October 31, 2021 13:30Galatians 5:22-23 says God's spirit makes us loving, happy and self-controlled. Learning self control takes time and practice. You don't all of a sudden become disciplined and able to handle all of life's temptations. Learning why and how to control your emotions and actions can make a big difference. As you begin to control yourself in one area, you will notice that it gets easier and you build up confidence to use self-control in other areas too. [...]
Feeling Lost in Sadness
October 24, 2021 13:30Jesus wept...the shortest verse in the Bible and one of the most revealing verses about the heart of Jesus. Sadness is an emotion we all feel from time to time. In the final week of our series, Pastor Doug will look at the sadness of Jesus and help us see that the journey towards healing, forgiveness, and joy starts with just one step. Don’t miss this foundational teaching and hope as we look at: Feeling Lost in Sadness. [...]
Angry Like Jesus
October 17, 2021 13:30You make me so angry! How many times have we heard or said this? Anger has destroyed people and relationships and it’s something we all deal with. Would you be surprised to know that Jesus got angry? This week, Pastor Brian is going to look at the famous scene where Jesus flipped over the tables in the temple. Don’t miss week three as we discover that Jesus flipped tables, not people! [...]
Finding Relief from Anxiety
October 10, 2021 10:00If there’s anything these last two years have done to us, it’s raised our anxiety. According to the National Center for Health, anxiety has gone up over 400% in Americans! That’s a big deal and that includes us! This week, Pastor Doug will look at anxiety and show us that Jesus had anxiety too. By looking at how Jesus dealt with his anxiety we will discover helpful ways to deal with our own anxiety. Don’t miss week two: Finding Relief from Anxiety. [...]
Where Is God When You Hurt?
October 03, 2021 13:30This week we start a new series called Emotions. One difficult emotion we all have in common is hurt. This week, Pastor Doug will talk about this painful emotion and explore where God is during our deepest hurts. You will discover that nothing is going to keep God from pursuing and loving you. Come discover this truth as we ask, where is God when you hurt. [...]
Ministry Expo!
September 26, 2021 13:30This Sunday is the Hillcrest Ministry Expo! For the past three weeks, pastor Doug has been teaching on Spiritual Gifts and this Sunday we have dozens of ministry leaders and groups on display for you to peruse and see discover all the different opportunities, ask questions and even get involved. There will be breakfast sandwiches served after a short presentation before we open the Ministry Expo. Don't miss this great opportunity in either the 9:00 or 10:30 service! [...]
What Is My Spiritual Gift?
September 19, 2021 13:30What is your spiritual gift? It’s not like you get it in a box that you open and get to see the gift with a label telling you what it is. What if you don’t know what your gift is? How can you use what you don’t know you have? This week, Pastor Doug will walk us through our specific gifts and how to know what yours is by addressing the question: What if I Don’t Know My Spiritual Gift? [...]
What Are the Spiritual Gifts?
September 12, 2021 13:30What are the spiritual gifts God gives people? Last week we learned what a gift was but not what they are. How many are there? Are there better ones than others? Can we trade them in for a different gift if we don’t like the one we have? This week, Pastor Doug will answer all these questions and more as he tackles the question: What are the Spiritual Gifts? [...]
What is a Spiritual Gift?
September 05, 2021 13:30What is a spiritual gift? It sounds strange and seems more supernatural than practical. Many Christians are confused by these gifts and wonder if they are just a spiritualized version of a personality trait. This week, Pastor Doug will kick off this series by answering the question, What is a Spiritual Gift? [...]
Diligence
August 29, 2021 13:30Pastor Tarina is excited to send you into a new school year prayed up so bring your backpacks to get a special tag for them and a prayer of blessing on your new year. Her children's sermon on diligence will inspire us to be our best and do our best at school and home. [...]
So What Do We Do Now?
August 22, 2021 13:30It’s the final week of Ephesians! As we wrap up this series, Paul is going to talk about the value and significance of obedience to God as a sign of our submission to him. There’s the famous verse about children obeying their parents so you might want to make sure your kids are in service! This week Pastor Brian will wrap it all up with the message, So What Do We Do Now? [...]
Sacrificing to Your Body
August 15, 2021 13:30Hillcrest survived! Either the church got healthier or Pastor Doug got better at teaching! With part two this week, maybe all will explode this week! Who’s the boss in a marriage? Many Christians teach that the man is the boss or at least holds 51% of the say-so. This week, Pastor Doug will dispel this false teaching and show the beautiful unity and equality that marriage is and how it reflects the relationship of the trinity itself, God! [...]
Submitting to Your Head
August 08, 2021 13:30The last time Pastor Doug taught on this passage, it split the church! It is part one of a two-part message about the roles of men and women in the church and the similarities and differences of submission and sacrifice. Bring your rotten fruit to throw or bring your bible to fact check this cautionary message, Submitting to Your Head. [...]
Knowing What God Wants
August 01, 2021 13:30What does God want from you? What does he expect from you? These are not easy questions but when we think of God control over our eternal destiny, it becomes pretty clear that we need to know! This week, Pastor Doug is going to walk us through knowing what God wants from us as he looks at how Paul says we should be children of light. Don’t miss this week’s message, Knowing What God Wants! [...]
Let Your Light Shine
July 25, 2021 13:30Is your life different because you are a Christian? What are the major differences between your life and someone far from God? Is your Christianity a benefit to the people in your life? These are tough questions but ones we need to ask. This week, Pastor Brian will help us with the answers and how to make adjustments to have the life God wants us to live. Don’t miss the message, Let Your Light Shine. [...]
How to Get Along
July 18, 2021 13:30Who have you fought with? We all find ourselves fighting at one time or another. Sure, it may not get physical but you know the whole sticks and stones thing, right? You have ideas, beliefs, and values and others don’t always share them. When your thoughts conflict with someone else’s thoughts, fireworks ensue! This week, Pastor Doug will illuminate the process for getting along! [...]
The Size of Love
July 11, 2021 13:30Is love something you can measure? I mean, does it have a shape or any physical properties that can actually be measured? This week, Pastor Tarina will show us that love can be measured! She will show us four specific measurements that all of us can use to measure the love inside of us. Don’t miss this week’s message titled, The Size of Love. [...]