Hillside Church's Podcast

On the WayGod has rescued his people out of Egypt, but they aren’t yet to the Promised Land. They, like we, are on the way—no longer slaves, but not yet to their new home. As we look at this story we’ll learn some important lessons about how we live while we are on the way to our true home.Exodus 17:8-16Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

This Sunday we celebrate the Profession of Faith of a number of young people. As we hear their declaration about who they are--that they belong to Jesus Christ--it gives all of us an opportunity to reflect on who we are. Text: I John 3:1-3 Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

We've been looking at what Jesus has been doing since He rose from the dead. This morning we'll look at one of the most important things He did--He sent the Holy Spirit. We'll think about what Jesus is doing through the Holy Spirit in our world and in our lives today.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

After Jesus rose from the dead He spent 40 days on earth and then ascended into heaven. This morning we'll look at what happened next: Jesus sat down at the right hand of God the Father. That's where he is right now. But what is He doing? Resting? Taking a break? This morning we'll see that Jesus is still very busy today.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Message by Pastor Ron KoolAfter Jesus rose from the dead He spent 40 days on earth.  Then the Bible tells us that He ascended into heaven.  What does that mean?  What difference does it make?  This morning we'll take a look at those questions.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Acts 1:1-3We believe that Jesus rose form the dead on Easter Sunday morning and that His resurrection changes everything.  But what happened next?  Where did Jesus go?  How long did He hang around on earth?  What’s He doing now?  This morning we’re beginning a sermon series in which we’ll look at what Jesus has been doing since He rose from the dead.  Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

1 Corinthians 3:10-15. We're all building something with our lives. By the way we use our time, our talent and our treasures, we are building a life - leaving a legacy. We're tempted to build so that our lives look good now, but Paul warns us that there is a day coming when all we've done is going to go to the fire. This morning we'll think about how we can build to get ready for that day.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

John 3:1-15Ever feel that something is missing in your life and you just can't figure it out?  As Jesus meets with Nicodemus, the Savior is telling him exactly what's missing.  Jesus said, "No one can see the Kingdom of God unless one is born again."  What????  This Sunday we're talking about this encounter with Jesus.  Explore with usSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Luke 24:13-35How long do you keep working with someone when they just don’t seem to get it? At what point do you cut your losses and move on? The Good News for us this morning is that Jesus doesn’t give up on us – even when we’re struggling to trust in Him. Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Today is Easter! It's a day of great joy and celebration. We sing and declare that Jesus is risen. But what does that mean? How does His resurrection make a difference in my life? This morning we'll join the women who go to the tomb and discover that it is empty. The message the angel gives them is the ultimate in Good News.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

One of the dangers Jesus faced (and still faces!) is the danger of people thinking that they have Him all figured out.  In some ways, Jesus was who the people were looking for, but in other ways, He was not at all what people were looking for.  This morning, we'll think about a story where Jesus wants to correct some of our misconceptions.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Luke 7: 1-17We will all come to a moment where we feel that we're out of options.  That moment is usually full of desperation and questions.  It's not uncommon for us to turn to God in these moments.  Two questions we may feel when we turn to God in these moments are the same questions the Centurion and the Widow had:  Is God able to help me and does he care?  We'll discuss those questions and how the answer affects out lives this morning.  Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

How sure are you of your salvation? Feeling something is still missing in your life? This Sunday we will talk about the rich young ruler and his quest for eternal life. What stopped him from going all in with Jesus? What stops you from truly following Jesus?Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Mark 2:23 - 3:6. Jesus was full of compassion. He was kind. He was gentle. But there are times when it seems like Jesus goes out of His way to upset people. He deliberately makes them angry. Why? We know Jesus was never petty so why would He intentionally push someone's buttons? This morning we'll look at why Jesus was doing this to the Pharisees.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

When people met Jesus, something happened.  It wasn't always the same thing, but it was always something.  To have an encounter with Jesus was to be changed.  This morning we'll start to take a look at what happened when people encountered Jesus and we'll think about what it means for us to encounter Jesus.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

We have seen Jacob struggle throughout his life.  Last week we talked about a breakthrough when Jacob surrendered to God.  This week, we'll jump to the end of Jacob's life and look at how much he has been shaped by God's grace over the years.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Genesis 29: You've heard it many times, but have you ever wondered if this saying is true? What goes around comes around? Is the Bible really saying that 'What a person plants, he will harvest?' This Sunday we look at the great trickster, Jacob, meeting his match in the person of Laban, the brother of his mother, and the father of Jacob's love at first sight: Rachel.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Genesis 28:10-22We all have a sense of fairness. If we have worked hard for something, we deserve it. If we put in the hours, we deserve to get paid. This morning we’ll look at a story where Jacob didn’t get what he deserved – he got something so much better. Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Trusting in God’s way of doing things is not easy.  When we’re not sure God is going to do something, sometimes we feel like we need to take matters into our own hands.  This morning we’ll look at how several of our faith-ancestors made a mess of things by taking matters into their own hands.  Genesis 27Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)

Genesis 25:21-34We all have family stories – stories about grandpas and grandmas or about uncles and aunts. Some of them are funny. Some of them are sad. But they help us know more about ourselves – where we came and who we are. This morning we’ll begin to take a look at some of our Faith Family stories. We’ll learn about us but, more importantly, we’ll learn about God. Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/hillsidechgr?src=hpp)