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The Mysterious Church
July 04, 2021 13:30Happy 4th of July! This Sunday, Pastor Doug is going to talk about a mystery that Satan has yet to figure out. It has to do with the church and the unity we CAN have. Pastor Doug will also talk about the problems that occur when the church acts like it’s a mystery to them too! Don’t miss this week’s message, “The Mysterious Church”. [...]
We Are One
June 27, 2021 13:30Back in the days when Paul wrote this letter, it was understood that since the Jews were God’s people and because Jesus and his disciples were all Jews, that this new movement called Christianity was only for the Jews. This week, Pastor Brian is going to reveal the truth about God’s invitation to a multi-ethnic family of faith called Christianity. Don’t miss this culturally relevant message titled, We Are One. [...]
Life and Death
June 20, 2021 13:30You know what death is, especially if you’ve been to a funeral. Death is separation, an end, and a loss. This week in our third week of the series, Pastor Doug will show us how Paul actually says we are dead now but that we can be made alive, like a resurrection. What does this mean and does this impact our physical death? Come find out this Father’s Day weekend in a message titled, Life and Death. [...]
From Rags to Riches
June 13, 2021 13:30You’ve heard of saints, people like: St. Peter, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Patrick, and many more. It seems to be a very special and reserved class of people that become saints. What must one do and how is this title bestowed upon someone? In this second message in the series, Pastor Brian is going to reveal something rather shocking...for those of us who know Christ we are all saints. All saints?! As Ricky used to say to Lucy, “You got some ‘esplaining’ to do!” Joi [...]
Letter to Them and Us
June 06, 2021 13:30Do you belong? We all want to feel like we belong but in order to belong, we have to be invited. This week as Pastor Doug kicks off our new series, he will show us how God is inviting all people, all creation, into his family. Come ready to dive into the book of Ephesians as we start the 12-week summer series, Collision! [...]
Regifting - It's Biblical
May 30, 2021 13:30Regifting – a common, but not particularly socially acceptable, practice. This Sunday, Burke Perry will propose that for the Christ-follower, regifting is not only encouraged but actually required. We’ll also be celebrating the Lord’s Supper together. [...]
You Deserve More
May 23, 2021 13:30If I just had a few more dollars or just a newer car or a house with one more room, then I would be happy. Contentment is a spiritual discipline that our world does not value. If we all became content today the economy would crash! This week Pastor Doug is going to wrap up this series with a message about the dangers and benefits of contentment in a message titled, “You Deserve More.” [...]
We Are Just Friends
May 16, 2021 10:00Adultery is destroying more marriages than nearly any other issue. Though it would seem to be clearly defined, many people don’t realize that it is much more than just sex. This week Pastor Brian will walk us through what adultery is, how we can avoid it, and what to do about it if your marriage is ever attacked by this betrayal. Don’t miss this revealing message called “We’re Just Friends.” [...]
Drink This to Make It Better
May 09, 2021 13:30No one wakes up and says, “Hey, today I’d like to mess up my life!” No one thinks that the first time they use a substance or start a behavior that it is going to eventually control them, but that’s exactly what happens with addictions. This week, Pastor Doug is going to help us see that addictions are really a form of idolatry and there are specific things we can do to get out from under it or stop it before it even starts. Don’t miss this powerful message titled & [...]
Christianity Doesn't Help
May 02, 2021 13:30It’s planting season! Do you know what will grow, how deep to plant the seed or how far apart the seeds should be? Do you know how much to water the seed or how much sun or shade it will need? Where will you get your advice? As we kick off this new series, Pastor Doug will help us see how The advice we get from the world will actually make our lives worse than better. Come join us for a seed planting talk as we talk about some really bad advice that Christianity Doesn’t Help. [...]
Hard Hitting Questions about God
April 25, 2021 13:30Last week is proof that Pastor Doug will never shy away from tough issues or hot topics. This week we put Pastor Brian in the hot seat as he answers the questions that have perplexed theologians and seasoned Christians for millennia. Don’t miss this final week as Pastor Brian has to put on his “thinking cap” to answer the big questions like “Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people.” We will bust open his piñata between services as we finis [...]
Hard Hitting Questions About Sin
April 18, 2021 13:30Most people said they would give Pastor Doug an “A” for last week but this Sunday is one we know he’s worried about. This week Pastor Doug is answering all your questions about sin. Equaled only to the days of the Reformation, there has never been a time in history when the teachings of the Bible are so hotly debated and causing division among people. Don’t miss this week as we turn the temperature up to 10 on the hot seat in the third week of The Bible Bat of Blessing an [...]
Hard Hitting Questions About Church
April 11, 2021 13:30How do you think Pastor Doug did last week? I think we should give him a B+, maybe he can do a little better this week as we look at your questions about the church, denominations, and conflict. This week ought to make him squirm a little bit because we also get to break open his piñata between services! Come join the crowd as we kick off week 2 of The Bible Bat of Blessing. [...]
Hard Hitting Questions About Jesus
April 04, 2021 13:30This week is Easter Sunday and you have a lot of questions about Jesus and the Easter story. This week, we will use the bible bat by asking Pastor Doug some pointed questions. He will be on the hot seat and hopefully, he will be able to shed some light on some needed answers. Don’t miss the first week in the Bible Bat of Blessing series! [...]
The Wilderness of the Whisper
March 28, 2021 13:30A great theologian said we are all toxically overstimulated. Silence and being alone is not only hard to come by but if we are honest, we don’t want it. God speaks in a “still small voice” but with all the noise we might not be hearing him. This week in our final message, Pastor Brian will talk about the value and practical application of quieting the voices so we can hear God’s voice in The Wilderness of the Whisper. [...]
The Wilderness of Despair
March 21, 2021 10:00One of the most difficult wilderness journeys you can take in life is into the wilderness of despair. That place where there is a complete loss of hope. Where is God in that moment, why has he allowed you to become so destitute, and is there any hope to be found. In the most powerful message of this series, Pastor Doug is going to show us how God is there and how God works in these deeply painful moments. If you find yourself in this wilderness, come this Sunday to hear how healing, resto [....
The Wilderness We Choose
March 14, 2021 13:30Have you ever gone on a hike and forgot to pay attention to where you were going and found yourself lost. Hopefully, you can quickly retrace your steps and find the path back home but sometimes we go so far into the wilderness it seems like we’ll never find our way out. This week, Pastor Doug will look at the choices King David made that got him lost in the wilderness and we will learn what to do if we make poor choices and end up in The Wilderness We Choose. [...]
The Wilderness of Injustice
March 07, 2021 14:30Life is not easy and things happen to us that we do not deserve and cause us times of pain and suffering. These wilderness moments make us feel alone and we wonder if God is present and knows the hurt we experience. This week, Pastor Doug will look at the imprisonment of Joseph in his wilderness journey and what happens when we stay faithful along the way. Don’t miss this first message about Joe and a story about butterflies in the first of the Messages From The Wilderness. [...]
Home Run Life
February 28, 2021 14:30Do you know how to live the Christian life the way Jesus intended you to live it? Are you living your best life (thanks Joel!). As we finish up this series, Pastor Brian is going to invite you to pull up a chair so he can show you in a simple step-by-step process of how to live the victorious Christian life...the Home Run Life! [...]
Giving Generously
February 21, 2021 14:30Money is everywhere and we all spend the better part of each week trying to get enough to live on. Even though money is such a huge part of our lives we don’t like it when the church talks about money because we just know they are going to try and get some of ours! Well, this week, Pastor Doug is not going to try and get any of your cash but he is going to talk about the generosity, the one trait you need to do well with all your finances in life. Don’t miss week three of Pull Up A C [...]
ABC Zones
February 14, 2021 14:30As we grow up we are told not to be quitters and that’s great advice but if you have ever struggled with a bad habit, quitting is the best thing you can do. In week two of this series, Pastor Doug is going to help us determine what things we should quit and how to muscle through those things we must not quit. Come hear about the ABC Zones in week two of Pull Up A Chair. [...]
Puzzled by the Bible
February 07, 2021 14:30If someone asked you to explain to them what the Bible is about, what would you say, how would you describe it and how confident would you be that you’re right? Puzzling, right? As we look at four foundational teachings of Christianity, Pastor Doug is going to kick off the series by answering this question and helping all of us be able to answer it too in the first week of Pull Up A Chair. [...]
Faith of a Child
January 24, 2021 14:30It's Pastor Tarina's turn in Pastor's Choice and she's taking us back to kindergarten. Well, spiritual kindergarten, to revisit some foundational truths from our faith and how they impact our lives. [...]
When Life Goes Off Script
January 17, 2021 14:30When Life Goes Off Script - Burke PerryWe’re a nation that believes in having a plan for everything from our meals to our careers. But what happens when circumstances force us to throw our plans out the window? This week we’ll take a look at how one great biblical figure handled an incredibly disappointing change of plans…and list a few ways our faith can help keep us on track in uncertain times. One thing that is certain—we’ll be consuming some of Gene Mose [...]
The Illusion of Competence
January 10, 2021 14:30This week, Pastor Doug will be bringing back the omelet bar which some like more than his teaching! As you munch on your omelet, Pastor Doug is going to discuss how Jesus would have voted in the past election, how Pastor Doug is losing his mind, something called the Feynman Technique, and quoting a guy named Munger with a bad word in the quote! I hope you’re ready cuz we’re not sure we are. Don’t miss “The Illusion of Competence”. [...]
3 things 2020 taught us about church
January 03, 2021 14:30You, "the people", selected Brian's message that kicks off the Pastor's Choice series this Sunday (well, those who saw his post on Facebook looking for your input a couple months ago!). For the first Sunday in 2021 we'll discover 3 things 2020 taught us about church. You'll also enjoy Hardee's new cinnamon rolls (Brian would have preferred the now retired Cinnamon and Raisin biscuits . . . thanks a lot, 2020!) [...]
The Dilemma of Obedience
December 27, 2020 14:30You’ve heard the saying, “Who’s your daddy”? When it comes to God and earthly leaders, that becomes a real question we have to have an answer for. This Sunday, Pastor Doug will look at what God has to say about those in authority over us in light of the laws of God. Who do we obey and how do we do it? Don’t miss the final message in the series, The Christmas Dilemma. [...]
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2020 21:30When we finally come to Christmas Eve, we can feel like somehow we missed Christmas. We were so busy worrying about every little detail that the joy of Christmas seems to have been stolen from our hearts. This Christmas Eve, Pastor Doug will look at the fear of the shepherds that first Christmas night and the joy the angels proclaimed for them and for you. [...]
The Dilemma of Belief
December 20, 2020 14:30Before the advent of the internet, you would see “no vacancy” signs outside of hotels and motels along the roadways. If the word “no” was l.it up, it meant there were no rooms. Mary and Joseph needed a room and they came to an innkeeper. This Sunday, Pastor Doug will look at the story of the innkeeper and ask the question, “Is there room in our Christmas for Jesus?” [...]
Children's Christmas Musical
December 13, 2020 14:30Join us for our traditional children's Christmas musical, including songs from our preschoolers and the Christmas play, "Sheep in Heavenly Peace," performed by our elementary school students. [...]
The Dilemma of Doubt
December 06, 2020 14:30Doubt is a normal part of life. When something seems impossible or highly improbable, it is normal to doubt it. If doubt is normal, is there broom for doubt in our faith? This Sunday, Pastor Doug is kicking off a new Christmas series and will be looking at Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, to see how he dealt with his doubt. Don’t miss the start of the Christmas season with the new series, “The Christmas Dilemma”. [...]
Table of Gratitude
November 29, 2020 14:30Can we really give thanks for all things in all circumstances? I think it’s time to retrain our brains to have an attitude of gratitude! Come to my table this Sunday and be ready to tell Pastor Tarina something you’re thankful for! [...]
The Seduced Soul
November 22, 2020 14:30To seduce is to deliberately entice someone to engage in something that is harmful to them. Satan is offering a seduction to each and every one of us. In the most powerful message in this series, Pastor Doug will reveal how Satan is seducing our soul and what we can do to realign our soul with God. Don’t miss this final message in Soul Detox. [...]
The Tortured Soul
November 15, 2020 14:30Torture is a willful inflicting of pain to someone that cannot get away from it. Believe it or not, many of us have tortured souls. This week, Pastor Doug will look at the things that torture our souls and how we can stop the torture to live the life God planned for us. Don’t miss this important message in the third week in the series Soul Detox. [...]
The Heavy Soul
November 08, 2020 15:57If you’ve ever worn a heavy backpack or been soaking wet in all your clothes, then you know what it feels like to be weighed down. Did you know that your soul can get weighed down too? This week, Pastor Doug is going to talk about what makes a heavy soul and how you can lighten the load. Don’t miss week two of Soul Detox. You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/ CCLI - 630211 Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
The Restless Soul
November 01, 2020 05:00How much sleep do you need to feel rested? We know our bodies can only go so long without the right amount of rest but what about your soul? Does a soul need rest? As we start this new series, Pastor Doug will look at what the Bible says about our souls and how to get the rest it so desperately needs in our new series, Soul Detox.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Grace and Truth
October 25, 2020 05:00Liberty and justice is for all, because Jesus’ grace and truth is for everyone. Pastor Doug concludes the message series Under God? this week with a powerful message—you won’t want to miss it.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Indivisible
October 18, 2020 05:00What if you could make the choice to unite the world, instead of divide it? This Sunday, Pastor Doug will ask the question, “What could the world do if it was united Under God?” You’re invited to find out as we continue the third week of the series, Under God.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Under God
October 11, 2020 05:00What dominates the headlines doesn't have to dominate our hearts. There’s only one name that can bring the world together. Pastor Brian continues our series this Sunday by asking the question: “What does it mean to be Under God?”You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
One Nation
October 04, 2020 05:00Anger and arguments separate us from each other, but God’s grace and truth have no borders. This Sunday, Pastor Doug is going to show us what it means to truly be one nation Under God? Let’s talk about it this weekend as we start a brand-new series.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Important Over Urgent
September 27, 2020 05:00It can seem hard to make important decisions when it feels like your life is moving a thousand miles an hour. This Sunday, Pastor Doug will show us how we can slow it down as we finish up our message series, I Choose.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Discipline Over Regret
September 20, 2020 05:00We don’t want to regret our choices—so why can it be so hard to have the discipline to make the right ones? This week, Pastor Doug will talk about making big choices as we continue our current series, I Choose. [...]
Surrender Over Control
September 13, 2020 05:00We like to feel like we’re in total control of our own lives—but is having control really what’s important? Don't miss Pastor Doug's teaching about control as we continue our message series, I Choose. [...]
Purpose Over Popularity
September 06, 2020 05:00Would you rather be popular, or would you rather your life had purpose? The decisions we make every day become the story of our lives. This Sunday, Pastor Doug is starting our I Choose series! Will you choose to join us online or in person? You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/ CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
It's Either My Way or the Highway
August 31, 2020 16:22It’s Back to Church Sunday and that means you might be back in the building or back online after missing some Sundays as a result of summer activities. In the message, Pastor Doug is going to tell you a story from the New Testament that you you might have never heard before, even though it contains some of the main characters, like Paul. Come hear a fresh message as we dive into conflict and address the attitude that It&rsqu [....
Shut the Door on Distractions
August 23, 2020 05:00If we could only stay focused, there’s no telling what we could accomplish together! But distractions always seem to get in the way. This week, Pastor Doug will teach us how to shut the door on distractions as we chase the calling God has in our lives, The Good Work!You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition
August 16, 2020 05:00When God calls us to do good, we’ll face opposition. How do you stand strong when you face trials? This week, Pastor Doug will teach us how to keep our eyes on the prize as we continue our message series The Good Work.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestCh…/…/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
Do the Work. Make a Difference.
August 09, 2020 05:00What’s your purpose? What’s the good work God is calling you to do? This week, Pastor Doug will tackle this question that tends to baffle many people. If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference in your world, you can’t miss this week of The Good Work.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestChurchSF/live/CCLI - 630211Streaming Lic - 20263615 [...]
When You Can't Take It Anymore
August 02, 2020 05:00When you look in the Bible, you’ll find countless instances of God using ordinary people to do incredible things. If you’ve ever thought “God could never use me,” this weekend’s message is for you! This week, Pastor Doug is kicking off our new series, The Good Work, and taking a look at what it means to be an ordinary world-changer.You can view our entire Facebook Live video library at https://www.fac [...]