Hillside Baptist Church

A Game of Thrones

In this sermon we look at the final proverb of Solomon in Ecclesiastes 4 and see the vanity of worldly power.

The Rewards of Christian Companionship

In this proverb found in Ecclesiastes 4, the preacher outlines three rewards of Christian companionship.

23. The Great Schism of 1054

In this continuation of our series through church history, we look at the Eastern church from the 8th-11th centuries and end with the great schism of 1054.

Scrooge's Folly

Qoheleth outlines the danger of being motivated by envy, and failing to live a balanced life of work, rest, and contentment.

22. The Holy Roman Empire

A look at the Rise and Collapse of the Holy Roman Empire and its people, events and movements. -THE AUDIO IS NOT GREAT, WE APOLOGIZE--

The Present Evil Age

In this continuation of our series through Ecclesiastes, we look at the single greatest issue that plagues the hearts of men -the prevalence of Evil-, and the greatest comfort we have as believers in regards to it -a perfect Judge-.

The Sweet Comfort of God's Sovereignty

In this continuation of our sermon series through Ecclesiastes we look the Preacher's discussion of life's appointed times and the beauty of God's sovereignty over them.

21. The Rise of Islam

In this section of our church history series, we will look at the Rise of Islam, the factors that led to its rise, and the church's response.

The Preacher's Paradox

In this passage we see the turning point of the book of Ecclesiastes where after his quest for answers in in the vanity of life under the sun, the preacher provides a paradox for how the individual is to live in spite of life's vanity.

20. The East Divided

A look at the division in Eastern part of the church after the council of Chalcedon up until the beginning of the 7th century.

Death's Grievous Grip

In this sermon, we look at the Preacher's assessment of his journey to find victory over the vanity of life through wisdom and folly, and the stumbling block that death plays in his assessment.

19. The Middle Ages Begin

A look at the Fall of Rome, the influx of Germanic Invasions, and early papal development.

Hedonism's Empty Well

In this continuation of our sermon series through Ecclesiastes we look at the empty well of hedonism.

18. Christological Controversies

A look of the Christological controversies that led to the Council of Chalcedon

When God is Forgotten

In this stand alone sermon, Pastor Blake looks at the reason, the response, and the remedy for when a person or nation forgets God.

A Quest for Answers

In this sermon we look at the vanity of earthly wisdom as seen in the beginning of the preacher's search for answers.

17. Augustine's Theology

A look at Augustine's theology, primarily in his debate against Pelagianism.

The Myth of Progressivism

In this sermon, we look at the rest of the preacher's prologue and identify what we see as the myth of progressivism.

16. Ambrose, Jerome, Augustine

A look at the Latin Patristic writers- Ambrose, Jerome, and Augustine.

The Preacher's Cry

This is the introductory sermon through our verse by verse series through Ecclesiastes. In this sermon we will look at the background of the book, the identity of the preacher, and its main thesis.

Soli Deo Gloria

As we look to the New Year's let us be resolved to live for the glory of God alone.

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

A look at the first announcement of Jesus' Birth.

The Song of Zechariah

15. Cappadocians and Chrysostom

A look at the fourth century church the major leaders of the eastern church, the Cappadocians and Chrysostom

The Song of Mary

A look at the song of Mary, and we identify it as a song of God's grace, God's Mercy and Justice, and a song of Mary's faith.

14. Athanasius and Post-Nicaea

A look at the Arian Controversy after Nicaea and the importance of Athanasius of Alexandria.

Christmas is a Call to Missions

A brief look at Lottie Moon and why we give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and then why the Christmas message is a call to missions.

Jonah 4: A Divine Object Lesson

A look at Jonah's rebellious heart, and God's redeeming love through the divine object lesson of the plant.

13. The Council of Nicaea

A look at the background and outcome of the Council of Nicaea, with a brief introduction to Athanasius.

The Heart of Christian Giving

The final sermon in our series through Philippians. We see that Christian giving is an act of support, worship, and trust.

The Secret of Joy and Contentment

What did Paul mean when he wrote -I can do all things through him who strengthens me.- Our sermon today deals with the opening of Paul's postscript to his letter to the Philippians.

Jonah 3: A Second Chance and a Saved Nation

I. Jonah's Second Chance -1-4---II. Nineveh's Humble Repentance -5-9---III. God's Precious Salvation-10-

12. Constantine and Controversy

A look at the -conversion- of Constantine, the empire under his rule, the rise of the Donatists and Arians. We end right at the dawn of the council of Nicaea.

The Final Exhortation pt.2

A look at the final imperative in the book of Philippians to -Practice these things.-

Jonah 2-An Unlikely Sanctuary

A look at how God uses an unlikely means to protect the prophet and continue to bring about His sovereign plan.

11. From Origen to Milvian Bridge

A look at Origen of Alexandria, and closing out the third century and stopping right before the battle of Milvian bridge.

The Final Exhortation pt.1

Looking at Paul's final exhortation to the Philippians believers. And asking the question how should we as Christians orient our mind in this perverse and crooked generation.