What if the wilderness isn’t a place God sends us to punish us—but a place He uses to strip away everything that keeps us from depending fully on Him? In this message, Pastor Steve Blayer challenges the way we often think about wilderness seasons. Instead of seeing them only as dry, difficult, or confusing, he invites us to see them …
08/02/2026 | Presence Over Performance – Pastor Brian | SUNDAY SERVICE
Have you ever found yourself caught in the endless cycle of striving, performing, and trying to *do* enough for God? Whether you’re young in your faith, or a seasoned believer pondering how to finish your journey well, the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming. But what if God is calling us to something radically different? What if the key to …
07/26/2026 | Abiding In Jesus | SUNDAY SERVICE
What does it really mean to abide in Jesus—not simply visit with Him occasionally, but remain connected to Him throughout every moment of the day? How can we stay spiritually alive when grief, unexpected hardship, or seasons of pruning touch our lives? And is it possible to bear lasting fruit without exhausting ourselves through constant striving? In today’s message, Pastor …
07/19/2026 | Jesus Is Worthy, The Gospel Is Powerful – Joanna | SUNDAY SERVICE
What does it take to say yes when God’s calling leads somewhere unexpected? How do we trust His timing when a dream seems delayed—or even dead? And what can awaken the Church to the urgent need of billions of people who still have little or no access to the gospel? In today’s message, Joanna shares the personal journey that is …
07/12/2026 | Don’t Just Do Something – Stand There | SUNDAY SERVICE
Welcome to the sermon podcast! When life throws its toughest challenges your way, what’s your first instinct? Do you feel the urge to spring into action, to fix things, to *do something* – anything – to make the struggle stop? Or maybe you’re tempted to flee, to freeze, or to abandon ship altogether? Today, Pastor Steve is here to challenge …
07/05/2026 | Thankful | SUNDAY SERVICE
In this message, Pastor Steve reflects on the biblical power of gratitude through the story of the ten lepers, personal family history, and the freedoms we often take for granted. You’ll discover how thankfulness reshapes our perspective, strengthens our faith, and prepares us to live as faithful ambassadors of Christ. Whether considering God’s work in your own life, your family, …
06/28/2026 | Stewards of Jesus’s Inheritance | SUNDAY SERVICE
What kind of legacy are we leaving behind? What will the next generation say about us? If God has placed us where we are for a purpose, what does it look like to seek the good of our community instead of simply complaining about it? Those are the questions Pastor Steve explores in today’s message. Pastor Steve traces the story …
06/21/2026 | The Mystery of Legacy | SUNDAY SERVICE
We all want to know our lives are making a difference. But what do you do when you’ve been faithful—and still can’t see any results? How do you keep going when failure, disappointment, or discouragement tells you to quit? Pastor Steve reminds us that it’s the small acts of faithful men and women that can make some of the biggest …
06/14/2026 | Racing To Win | SUNDAY SERVICE
This week, Todd shares from Hebrews 12 as we’re invited to look honestly at the race set before us. Are we running after the right things, or have we spent our energy chasing comfort, popularity, money, stability, or approval? Are we running with endurance, or are we weary and in need of a second wind from the Holy Spirit? And …
06/07/2026 | Family Sunday – Baptisms and Baby Dedications and New Members | SUNDAY SERVICE
In this special Family Sunday at Hillside, we celebrate the life of the body of Christ in all its beauty: children being dedicated to the Lord, believers stepping into the waters of baptism, new members being welcomed, graduates being blessed, testimonies being shared, and the whole family gathering around the table of communion. Today is a beautiful and powerful picture …










