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Joy in the Journey: A Series on PhilippiansGood doctors do more than treat symptoms. They get at the root of the problem. They find out what’s causing those symptoms. The Apostle Paul does that with us this morning. The church in Philippi had some symptoms: backbiting, bickering, and forming cliques. Paul doesn’t just address those symptoms. He gets at the deeper issue that is causing them—for the Philippians and for us.Pastor Ron KoolPhilippians 2:1-11To give, please visit: https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgrSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Joy in the Journey: A Series on PhilippiansWhen we are in a group we often develop a “way” of doing things. It might be that we were taught, “In this family, we don’t raise our voices,” or “In this family, we take turns doing the dishes.” It might be that at work we hear, “In this company, we take care of our employees,” or “In this company, integrity is essential.” This morning we’ll look at how Paul calls us to do things the Jesus way. He calls us to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom first and foremost. We’ll think about what that means together.Pastor Ron KoolPhilippians 1:27-30To give, please visit: https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgrSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Joy in the Journey: A Series on PhilippiansBad things happen to us. And they really are bad. They hurt. We don’t like them. But God can still use them. This morning we’ll look at what Paul says about some of the good things that have happened in the midst of the bad thing of being in prison.Pastor Ron KoolPhilippians 1:12-18To give, please visit: https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgrSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

All too often, we find our worth in what others think and say about us. When we’re thrust into a group, we quickly answer questions about our value that may not be truthful. This week, we’ll hear from Jesus where our value and worth ultimately comes from in Luke 14Text: Luke 14:7-14Message by Pastor Arek O'ConnellDonate to HillsideSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

One of the biggest challenges Jesus faced was (and still is) getting His followers to understand who He is and what He is doing.  The disciples had certain ideas of what “The Chosen One” would do and how that person would act.  We do too.  But Jesus often doesn’t fit into our categories or expectations and He wants us to genuinely see who He is.  This morning we’ll try to see who Jesus really is. Text:  Mark 8:27-33Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

John 2:13-22Jesus is kind and full of grace. But at least one time He got angry – angry enough to take up a whip and drive people out of the temple. Why? What was Jesus trying to prove? What was Jesus trying to say? This morning we’ll look at this fascinating story of Jesus.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

This morning is the first Sunday of Lent, a time for us to focus on the life of Jesus, on our brokenness, and on the cross of Jesus that gives us life. We're going to be looking at different events in the life of Jesus that help us see how to find and experience new life. We begin by looking at one of the first events in the ministry of Jesus—His temptations.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

John 4:4-10; 28-42Ever feel anxious or unprepared to share your faith? Jesus show us something simple yet powerful in our text. He goes into Samaria - enemy territory - and starts a casual discussion with a woman, a Samaritan. Join us this Sunday as we explore how in this encounter Jesus models how to share our faith with anyone, anywhere, anytime.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

We’ve been talking about the joy of serving others.  We’ve said that we’re created to do that and find fulfillment in serving others.  But we also need to recognize that God not only calls us to serve, He also calls us to rest.  If we do this, we might just discover that the better we rest, the better we serve.Text:  Genesis 2: 2-3Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

I Corinthians 12:12-26God Calls us to serve on our own at times. There is a need we can meet so we meet it. But often God calls us to serve in community. The Bible teaches us that God created us with different abilities and the Holy Spirit has given us different gifts so that we can and have to work together. We'll learn more about that this morning.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

One of the ways that we can grow to become more like Jesus is to serve others. Jesus was a servant who gave His life and He invites us to the joy of being servants as well. This morning we'll think about a special kind of service that has a powerful effect in shaping us—secret service.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Philippians 2:3-8Last week we began our sermon series on service as it relates to our life and journey as a disciple. We learned that God is by nature a servant, thus so should we! But what defines a servant? Our text from Paul this morning tells us that a servant is first and foremost humble. This morning, we’ll discuss what it means to be a humble servant.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

We all want to have a great life.  We were created to have joy.  But how do we get there?  What does the good life look like?  This morning we’ll see that the Bible gives us a very unusual path if we want to find deep joy.  Text:  Acts 20:35Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Acts 1:14One of the things that can get many of us nervous is when we are in a group of Christians and it comes to prayer time. We might be scared about having to pray out loud ourselves or about what we’re supposed to be doing while someone else is praying. Praying together is a really good thing for us to do and this morning we’ll think about how we can pray together well.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

One of the key commandments for God's people in the New Testament is that we encourage one another. This morning we'll take a look at one person who did a great job of this and think about how we can grow in our ability to encourage others around us. Acts 11:22-23Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

We spend a lot of time waiting. We wait for something to happen. We wait for test results. We wait for our turn. And we also wait for God. This morning we'll think about HOW we wait for God and how God is with us in our waiting.Text: Habakkuk 2:1-4Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Ever feel weak and inadequate before God and you aren’t sure why?  The Annunciation of the Lord is one of the most well known Advent stories.  Angel Gabriel says to Mary:  Greetings, you who are highly favored!”  Mary feels unworthy to be the mother of Jesus, he is coming to be born to poor, unwed mother, from the small town of Nazareth.  This Sunday we’ll look at the grace and favor of God that is available to us, even in our weaknesses and even when we feel inadequate.Text:  Luke 1: 26-38Message by Pastor Daniel BudSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

God With Us: In Our FailuresWe’ve been talking about Jesus being Immanuel, about Jesus being God with us. We’ve said that He is with us even when don’t understand what is happening around us and He is with us in the storms of our lives. This morning we focus on the truth that Jesus is also with us in our failures—when we blow it, when we sin. He takes on our sin so we can be forgivenText: II Corinthians 5:21Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

As we approach Christmas we think about one of the most beautiful names for Jesus: He is Immanuel—God with Us. We dare to believe that when Jesus was born He was not just a special baby—He was (and is) God Himself, in the flesh. He came to be with us. And not just on our good days. Jesus came to be with us in our storms. Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

This Sunday we start our advent series. Emmanuel means ‘God with us.’ During advent, we expect and long for God to be among and with us. And although the Holidays is a joyful time of the year, there are times we feel lonely, confused, and weak even during seasons of joy. This morning we’ll take a look at how God is with us during times of confusion using how God interacted with Joseph as our example.Text: Matthew 1:18-25Message by Pastor Arek O’ConnellSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)