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Arguments About Jesus | John 7 This week, we explore the real reasons people resist Jesus—and how loud voices, pride, and misinterpretation of Scripture can distract us from truth.

Jesus's Real Family? | What It Really Means to Follow Jesus (John 7) Is being a fan of Jesus the same as truly following Him? In John 7, even Jesus's own brothers didn't believe in Him—yet they tried to promote Him. Why? What does that mean for those today who talk about Jesus but don't follow Him?

What do you do when Jesus says something that offends you? In John 6, even Jesus' own followers struggled with His words—and some walked away. If you've ever felt tension between your beliefs and what the Bible says, you're not alone. In this message, we talk honestly about: -Why church teachings can feel hard to accept -How to respond when faith challenges your worldview -What it means to wrestle with ancient truth instead of walking away This is a safe place to ask hard questions and press in.

They Didn't Want Jesus — They Wanted Lunch | Religious Confusion (John 6) Most people don't reject Jesus because of evidence. They reject Him because they wanted something else — comfort, power, quick fixes. John 6 shows it clearly: the crowd didn't want truth — they wanted a free meal. This story isn't about a miracle. It's about what happens when you miss the real point: Jesus Himself. If all you want is blessings, miracles, or religion that fits your lifestyle... You'll miss the only thing that actually saves you. Maybe the question isn't “Did this really happen?” Maybe the question is, “What if Jesus is offering more than you're willing to want?”

Easter Sunday 2025 | Jesus Is Risen From The Dead! Are you curious about the Christian faith? Wondering what Easter is really all about? This Easter Sunday, Pastor Adam walks through the story of Jesus' resurrection appearances in the Gospel of John—a moment that changed everything for His first followers, and still changes lives today. In this Bible study, we talk about how different people heard about Jesus and how they responded to the surprising news that He had risen from the dead. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking for real hope, you're invited to hear the story that has brought light to millions.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus finally steps into the spotlight. After years of slipping away from fame or danger, He rides into Jerusalem and accepts the praise of the people — fulfilling ancient prophecy and declaring Himself as King. In this message, we explore Luke 19 and ask: What changed? Why now? Jesus' time had come.

In this week's message, Pastor Adam dives into John 6 and the surprising moment when Jesus turns to His disciples with a question. What unfolds is a powerful reminder of how God uses what little we offer, invites us into His work, and even values the “leftovers” in our lives.

This week at Faith on Hill Church, Pastor Adam walks us through the final part of John chapter 5. Jesus presents three powerful witnesses to His identity and authority—the human witness of John the Baptist, the divine witness of His miracles, and the written witness of Scripture. But here's the surprising part: this evidence wasn't given to so-called “sinners” or unbelievers—it was given to the religious and spiritual. Those who studied the Scriptures, followed traditions, and claimed to know God missed the very Savior they were waiting for. So what will you do with the evidence? Will it lead you closer to Jesus, or will pride, tradition, and personal offense keep you from seeing the truth?

People have heard all kinds of things said about Jesus. But what is actually true, what is a mistake, and what is just a flat-out lie? This week, Pastor Adam takes a closer look at some of the claims people make about Jesus—especially His divine nature. What does the Bible really say? What do Christians actually believe?

In this video, Pastor Adam explores John 5, where Jesus returns to Jerusalem—but instead of heading to places of power, He goes to the Skid Row of the city. There, He heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda. While the man rejoices, the religious leaders are less enthusiastic. Pastor Adam also unpacks the controversy around John 5:4—why it's missing in some Bible translations and whether it really matters.

After Jesus talks with the woman at the well, the disciples return and they aren't happy with what God is doing. Hardly the first time someone has been upset with God for doing something amazing! We'll also talk about faith and its role in healing.

This week, Jesus travels north and begins a process in his disciples to remove their bigotry and racism. At the same time, he meets a woman who is cynical, jaded, and maybe has every right to be that way. What can Jesus say to a woman who has no reason to trust him?

This week we end our time in John 3 with a debate between John's disciples and an unnamed man over fancy hand washing techniques and we'll talk about what really matters and where our focus should be as Christians.

If John 3:16 is one of the most well known verses in the Bible we should work hard to make John 3:17 equally as well known! The message that Jesus brought was one of hope and not condemnation. If we as Christians bring Jesus' message, shouldn't our message be the same as his? So why has this not been the case for so many people in so many places? We'll talk about it in today's Bible study.

After Jesus begins his public ministry, a prominent religious leader comes to Jesus late a night with questions and doubts that he can't admit to anyone else. In this week's Bible study we talk about those quiet moments and nagging fears, and how Jesus answers them.

John 2 contains two well known events in Jesus' life: the miracle at the wedding and the cleansing of the temple. The two stories highlight the contrasting work of Jesus in people's life: life-giving refreshment and life-changing cleansing. Whatever work Jesus does in a person's life, the purpose is the same: healing the broken and setting people free from bondage.

At the end of John 1, Jesus appears on the scene. But only John seems excited about it at first. Then two other guys start to follow Jesus, but what's the first thing they do? Leave Jesus... but it's so they can find their friends to bring them back and introduce them. But one of them has personal prejudices and bias to overcome.

As John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the Messiah, a team of investigators are sent out from Jerusalem to figure out who this guy is. But with all the important questions they ask, they never ask the most important one. In the same way, a lot of folks today want to talk about important stuff. But it often seems like a way to avoid to asking the real question... the one about Jesus.

In John 1, we talk about the role of John the Baptist, the fullness of God found in Jesus and how no human is the true light of God.

This week we begin our study of the Gospel of John. We talk about the Apostle's target audience, what matter's most and the beliefs that define who is and who is not a christian.

Before we start the Gospel of John next week, we pause and ask the question: why are there four gospels? Why can't there just be one "book of Jesus" that tells his story?

Christmas Sunday is here! Join us as we celebrate the great hope and joy that began on Christmas Day! And join us tonight at 6pm for our Carols and Communion service.

In this sermon extra we talk about whether there are parts of the Bible you can skip over, and if that's the case, which ones?

Ever hear about the 3 Wisemen? Sometimes we call them kings. But the Bible never says there are just three, and the Bible is pretty clear they aren't kings. But what's more, the Bible is also pretty clear that they arrived months or even years after Jesus was born. They never met newborn, baby Jesus. They may have seen the toddler Jesus walking or even talking. Does that mess with your version of the story? This week in three of our Christmas series we talk about Family legends: How many families and many people's faith are built on ideas and stories that aren't actually what happened.

Joseph choses Mary and Jesus as his family, and in doing so models for us God's grace, how to live holy lives without hurting others, and is part of fulfilling prophecy about the messiah.

In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about why God made Saul king if he was always going to make David the kind down the road? We also talk about what to do if you find yourself feeling stuck in a "holding pattern" in your life.

It is week 1 of our Christmas Series and we are looking at Jesus' family tree. Why is it in the Bible? Who is Jesus' real dad? Can I just skip this part? No question is off limits.

In 1 Samuel 8, people found very real and valid things to be concerned about. Things worth of critique and criticism. But what they got wrong was the solution. In this sermon extra, we talk about deconstructing the broken things without de-converting from the salvation that Jesus has given us.

Samuel's final recorded act of ministry wasn't about himself, his preferences, his past or his legacy. It was about someone else, and their future and a lasting legacy in Jesus. Faith on Hill is a multi-generational church, and the part of the Bible we are looking at this week is a great example of living in that multi-generational reality.

Israel tried to win the battle with religious relics & rituals, then with a great show of military force. But in every case, the battle was won only with God's power.

Samuel chapter 2 starts out by saying that it was rare for God to speak to someone, as if it had been common place at a different time. Did God speak people regularly at some point in the past? Does God still speak to people today? If he does, how does he do it? Is it just a few special people or can anyone hear God's voice? These are all things we talk about this Sunday. We gather every Sunday at 10:30 am both online and in-person. Small groups meet throughout the week.

In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about the idea of the Age of Accountability. Is it actually a thing in the Bible? When is someone old enough to have real faith? What happens to babies or young children who die before reaching that age? We'll talk about it in this Sermon Extra.

Last Sunday we talked about the big mess Samuel was born into. Everything was broken in his day, including the church. In this Sermon Extra, Pastor Adam talks about how church can be and is messy, and sometimes hasn't been safe... but there is a difference between uncomfortable and unsafe and in the missile of the mess is often where Jesus is seen the most clearly.

This week we talk about Samuel's mom and the world he was born into. The tldr is that his mom was awesome but everything else was a big mess. But it is the middle of all this mess, sin and brokenness that God starts Israel's turnaround.

With the election just a few days away, Pastor Adam talks about voting as a Christian and what if you just prayed about instead of a pastor telling you how to vote?

The book of Judges ends as a tragedy. But life is rarely that simple. As the story of the Judges ends in failure, the story of Samuel begins. Samuel's story marks the beginning of the ancient Israel's comeback story and the start of their golden age.

It's our last week in the book of Judges. We look at the final chapter as the people pretend to be spiritual but only seek the god of their own making. We also talk about about overall message of the book of Judges and how it shows our great need for Jesus.

How can we prevent the cover up of sin and abuse in the church? How can we do what God wants even when everything seems against it? Should Christians in America really give Israel unwavering support? You might not think all of these topics go together but somehow, in Judges 20, it all makes sense. Also, Pastor Adam's answer to the last question might surprise you. We gather together every Sunday at 10:30am for the worship of God through prayer, community, song and Bible study. Kids Church and Middle school are Sundays. Youth Group for Middle and High School is Thursday nights at 7pm.

Tigger Warning: This week's Bible study deals with rape, sexual violence, misogyny and various forms of abuse that have taken place in our world and specifically in the church. If you need to skip this week, be at peace and know that you are a loved and cared for. F.B. Meyer described Judges 19 as a "terrible chapter, which shows the depths of the depravity to which man may sink apart from the grace of God.” The story was included in the Bible to show the spiritual condition of the people of God in those days. It was meant to humble future generations who might think themselves better or more holy than they should, and it should humble Christians in our day who face the same temptation.

This week we are 100% online only due to construction. We are starting the second part of the book of Judges which looks at the lives of everyday people in the nation of Israel. It starts with the story of Micah, who stole a fortune from his mom, but had a change of heart and gave it back. But instead of a happy ending, the two of them turn around and start a cult.

In our final week looking at Samson's story, we talk about one of the most widely heard of stories in the Bible: Samson and Delilah. First we'll compare what people have thought about Delilah to what the Bible actually says about her. Then we'll wrap it up by giving a honest appraisal of Samson's life: the good, bad and redemptive.

Samson is called by God to deliver his people. There are ample comparisons to be made between Samson and Jesus. But where Samson fails, Jesus delivers. Samson's greatest lesson is showing us how human saviors will always let us down or fail us but Jesus has always been more than enough.

This week we begin the story of our last and most well-known judge: Samson. But as with all people, the story really begins with his mom. Pastor Adam talks about how even in a time where everyone else rejected God, Samson's mom still believed and stayed faithful. We also talk about how even real believers need help to live in the ways of Jesus.

Chapter 12 is bleak and dark. There is nothing uplifting. But this week, we talk about how we need these parts of the Bible see the full work of God's power and grace and just how much we have been saved from! Also, Pastor Adam talks about the word Shibboleth and gets to make two references from one of his favorite TV shows to do it.

This morning we talk about three judges: Tola, Jair and Jephthah. How they helped bring peace to Israel for over 80 years, and how their rash mistakes brought great tragedy that was remembered for generations to come.

Judges chapter 9 tells the story of broken people in a broken time living in the suffering caused by that brokenness. This week, Pastor Adam talks about what was going on in Israel in that time, how it parallels things going on in our day, and how Jesus is the only hope we have for getting out of this mess.

This week we finish the story of Gideon and talk about his peaks and valleys. We also get a sense of the spiritual climate of Israel after their deliverance.

Gideon has called the people to fight! But he doesn't go to war right away. At each step God leads Gideon to different places that build up his faith and spiritual muscle for the larger work ahead. This week Pastor Adam talks about how God is still working this way in our lives, building our spiritual strength as we go forward.

A lot of people are like Gideon. They seem to want to "God stuff" but don't know how to go about it the right way. Every time they try to do anything spiritual, it feels like there is always someone telling them all of the things they did wrong. On the other hand, there are people telling them that it doesn't matter what they do, or how they do it, as long as their intentions are good. But how can that be true? This week we talk about creating space for others to make mistakes while at the same time, not settling for something less

Deconstruction has become a buzz word in the evangelical church in the past few years often associated with people leaving the Christian faith. But what if deconstruction is healthy and actually a part of the Gospel story of life change? This week Pastor Adam talks about what deconstruction looks like, especially in the middle of a faith crisis.

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