In our Christian walk, in this journey of faith, do we need a back-up plan? Patti answers this question and discusses the crucial differences between power and authority. When we truly understand – and practice – heavenly power and authority, we rejoice at a greater understanding of just how good Jesus is and step up into greater and more expansive …
A Heart Like God’s – Part 15: An Entreatable Heart | 6/4/2023 | Sunday Service
Are you a reasonable person? In this week’s message, Pastor Steve talks about being reasonable, and also continues his sermon series on King David. This week, he talks about Abigail and her husband Nabal, and why stubbornness is NOT a fruit of the Spirit.
Living God’s Adventure – Stories from Caleb and Joanna | 5/28/2023 | Sunday Service
Hillside had special guests join us this past Sunday – in actuality, they’ve been a part of Hillside for a longtime, so this felt more like a reunion to have Caleb and Joanna join us. We’re so glad they were here to share some of their stories and an encouragement for ALL of us to be active in the great …
A Heart Like God’s – Part 14: Surrounded By Mercy | 5/21/2023 | Sunday Service
Pastor Steve continues his sermon series on King David in Part 14 of A Heart Like God’s. This week, he discusses David’s interaction with King Saul in the cave, and connects us to this truth: What we meditate on is the best way to determine our future.
EQUALLY YOKED – Pastor Steve Blayer | 5/14/2023 | Sunday Service
Happy Mother’s Day! This week’s sermon discusses the ministry and co-leadership that all women are called. Pastor Steve shares that women manifest the mothering heart of God, both physically to create and nurture life, as God revealed as El Shaddai to Abraham.
Arlo’s Story – Testimony by Summer Forte | 5/7/2023 | Special
Summer Forte shares a beautiful testimony of walking with God through trial. In her story, she shares about the life and death of her son Arlo, and the incredible journey – and redemption – she and her family experienced through it all. Pastor Steve’s sermon immediately after this testimony refers to Summer’s testimony, and is also available for listening here.
A Heart Like God’s – Part 13: Thriving In The Wilderness | 5/7/2023 | Sunday Service
In this sermon, Pastor Steve talks about the wilderness – the place where we feel dry, alone, and overwhelmed, physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. David’s Psalm 142 is a heart cry of prayer but also a way to walk through the wilderness with God. During the sermon, Pastor Steve refers to a testimony shared by Summer Forte. You can listen …
A Heart Like God’s – Part 12: Betrayed, But Still Faithful | 4/30/2023 | Sunday Service
It’s impossible to go through life without being betrayed by others. It’s essential then that we learn to “vent” our anger and pain in Godly ways. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Steve continues in his series on the life of David, and shares how David processed the pain of betrayal, guilt and anger in God’s presence.
A Heart Like God’s – In Season and Out of Season – Part 11 | 4/23/2023 / Sunday Service
Do you feel like everything is falling apart? Perhaps personal circumstances or the latest political maneuverings have unsettled you. In this sermon, Pastor Steve connects the story of David with Paul’s exhortation to Timothy in this sermon that will bring encouragement to all who are called out by God – every one of us!
A Heart Like God’s – Bless The Lord At All Times – Part 10 | 4/16/2023 / Sunday Service
It’s easy to bless God when things are going our way, and the opposite is also true: When we’re really struggling, it becomes a real challenge to bless God. We have an opportunity, as Pastor Steve shares, to change reality, or rather, to acknowledge the goodness of God that still exists even in our deepest struggles. Join us this week …