Hillcrest Christian Church Preaching

The Church: Defined focuses on Romans 12:1-8. Worship is living your life as an offering to God. What has God given you and how has God gifted you? Your gifts should be used, not withheld.

Our God is a global God. The church needs to be a global church. Today you will hear several accounts from missionaries that this church supports both locally and internationally as we focus on Matthew 28:19.

Missions should be a priority in all our lives. Missions is influenced by God's power and meeting needs. This sermon focuses on Acts 1:1-8. How are you being a witness for the Kingdom of Jesus?

August is Missions Month at Hillcrest Christian Church. Nathan Davenport, recruiter at Pioneer Bible Translators, shares from 1 Samuel 11-1-4. Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. He has the power to transform lives by bringing hope to a hopeless situation. Listen as Nathan shares many inspiring accounts where that has taken place throughout the world.

Love must be sincere and without hypocrisy. It must be true. As a church family we are to be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Romans 12: 9-10 emphasizes these actions.

This is the third and final sermon in a series pertaining to the study of God's Word. The text is from John 15. The Christian faith is not an isolated faith. We are not meant to live life by ourselves. We have access to God and His power. Do not be prideful and abstain from asking for prayer. Only God can do the work of God.

This is the second in a series of sermons pertaining to the study of God's Word. The text is taken from Psalm 8. We are to glorify God and to study Him. We can taste and see that the Lord is good as we study His Word.

This is the first of a 3 part series pertaining to the study of God's Word. We need to be a people that love the Bible and read and study it daily. Hiding the Word in our heart is a form of discipleship. The world is coming against the church. We need to know the Word, meditate on it, speak it, memorize it, and hide it in our hearts.

This sermon series, "Living in the Vine," today pertains to John 16: 7-11 with a focus on the Holy Spirit. We need to model the life, ministry, and character of Jesus by loving one another. We must have the help of the Holy Spirit to do that.

Baptism gives us new life in Jesus. Have you been crucified with Christ? Our lives are no longer our own; they have been bought with a price. Read Mark 1: 14 and the verses that follow...this Gospel saves us and sustains us.

"Living in the Vine," a new sermon series, draws from John 15:1-8. Bearing fruit means pruning is necessary. We need to abide in Jesus in order to bear fruit.

This is the last in a series on "Generous Living," focusing on 2 Corinthians 9: 7-8. Generosity goes beyond our finances. There are many practical ways to serve as a body of Christ. He will give us everything we need to do these things.

This sermon is part of a series pertaining to giving. The text comes from Malachi 3:6-10.

Building community focuses on Philippians 3:1-11. What makes us a community of believers isn't religion, it's Jesus. The most valuable treasure we have is Jesus. We desire to know Christ more.

The series "Building Community" focuses on Philippians 2:19-30 this week. A godly community carries a genuine concern for those around them and serves others well. God's mercy flows through each one of us as we serve and do life together...we share in our burdens and in our sufferings.

The series entitled "Building Community," a study of Philippians, focuses today on Chapter 2, verses 12-18. Salvation is only the beginning of a life committed to Jesus. We need to work out our faith to finish strong. This Gospel is worthy of sacrificially pouring out our life for Him.

The sermon series "Build Community" continues with a focus on Philippians 2:1-11. Unity flourishes when humility flourishes. When we grow in humility we are reflecting the cross of Christ. We need to become more like Jesus.

A community is an example of Jesus Christ, is the light of Jesus, is courageous, perseveres, and stands together in hope. Follow along in Philippians 1:12-30 to learn how to share our everlasting hope in God.

A new sermon series from the book of Philippians begins today.The text centers on chapter 1:1-11. The purpose of Christian community is to walk side by side together. This requires a Christ-centered love for one another and a commitment to prayer.

Jesus is the Good News that the world needs today. Luke Chapter 2 describes the Good News of the birth of Jesus that has the power to transform our lives and to make us whole. We all have been given the breath of God for a purpose.

The scripture text is taken from Matthew 2: 1-11. Those who are wise will seek the things of God, will search the Scriptures, and surrender their lives to Jesus. Will you?

Advent...the anticipated arrival of Jesus. Jesus offers a new beginning, a new identity, and He offers us His presence. Matthew 1:18-23 reminds us that God has come to us and will remain with us. The birth of Jesus brings to our world and culture a new life.

Rory Green, from Compass Christian Church, shares from Psalms 23. God promises to be with us when we are afraid. He is not afraid of our pain because He has chosen to experience it Himself. When you trust that God is in control, you have everything that you need.

The final message from the Sermon on the Mount series focuses on Matthew 7:24-8:1. If you desire to be an effective Christian, seek wisdom from God. Are you building your life on the rock or on the sand? When God speaks, will you follow?

It's easy to become distracted and lose sight of what's important--and that is to worship God. Deuteronomy 9:12-27 describes one of many instances where Israel was distracted. God spared Israel through the mediation of Moses. Jesus came down from heaven to stand in the gap for us as sinners. He has made a way for us to be reconciled with the Father.

The Sermon on the Mount series continues from Matthew 7:13-23. Jesus speaks the Truth in every single word of the Sermon on the Mount. Some of it is difficult to hear. We have two choices in life: following the wide road leading to destruction or following the narrow road leading to eternal life. When we find Jesus we can live life to its fullest. Follow Jesus...you will find eternal life.

How often do you pray? Are you persistent? This sermon series taken from the Sermon on the Mount focuses this week on prayer. The text is Matthew 7:7-11. When God looks at us He looks at us through the lense of the Cross. Our prayer life should focus on God's Kingdom.

The series on the Sermon on the Mount continues from Matthew 7:1-5. Are you willing to walk in the way of Jesus? Before you point fingers at others, take inventory of your own self. You will be judged with the same measure you judge others.

The Sermon on the Mount series continues from Matthew 6:25-34. If you are battling anxiety, Jesus is concerned for you. You must not lose perspective on life or your trust in God. God will give you exactly what you need.

This series from the Sermon on the Mount continues with scripture text taken from Matthew 6:5-13 pertaining to prayer. Do you struggle with prayer? How often do you pray? Do you pray? Prayer is about being with God. We first must consider what God wants.

The series from the Sermon on the Mount continues with scripture text from Mathew 6: 1-4. Giving is biblical. It becomes a by-product of a life transformed by Jesus Christ. However you spend your money and manage your finances is a testimony of how surrendered you are to the Gospel. It should be an overflowing of the heart.

The Sermon on the Mount is an "instruction manual" from Jesus on how to live our lives. The text for this message is taken from Matthew 5: 27-30. Marriage is an institution created by God. We are to be holy as He is holy. When we sin we distance the fellowship between ourselves and God.

Chris Reed continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. The text is taken from Matthew 5:21-26; 43-48. We are born into a broken and unrighteous world and are subject to the effects and impacts of that upon us. Whatever we have done, we have forgiveness.

This is a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount series. The scripture text is taken from Matthew 5:13-16. As Christians we are to be an impactful and influential people. We are the salt of the earth and we need to offer that "salt" to the world as a "life preserver." Be a blessing to someone this week.

A series of 12 sermons taken from The Sermon on the Mount begins this week. The word Beatitude means blessed, happy, to be encouraged. Allow God to becomes the center of your life. By doing so, you will be greatly blessed.

This is the last in a series of sermons on the Great Commission taken from Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus is with us always and we must believe that He wants to use us to make disciples in ways that we can't even imagine. Biblical discipleship will not happen apart from Jesus.

There's an urgency to spread the Gospel among the Nations. Matthew 28 compels us to go.

To make disciples means we point people to Jesus. The text for this sermon comes from Matthew 28. You can't teach what you don't know and you can't show what you don't live.

This sermon, centered around Matthew 28:18-20, spurs all Christians to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. If Jesus is the Lord of your life then going will be the way of your life.

This is the last in a series of sermons on "Extreme Prayer." This sermon specifically focuses on fasting with the scripture text taken from Isaiah 58: 1-6. Fasting and prayer are both acts of humility and displays of a deep hunger for the things of God.

The text for this sermon is found in John 14: 12-17. What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? We must pray according to His will, character, and nature so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. When we pray in Jesus' name, the prayers of His people will sound a lot different and it requires faith.

Greg Pruett, President of Pioneer Bible Translators and author of "Extreme Prayer," was a guest speaker today. Prayer is the strategy that powers the church--that powers the mission of God. Prayer sustains the body of Christ. There are many verses in the Bible that emphasize this: Mark 11: 15-17, John 14: 12-14, John 15, John 16: 23-24, Luke 18: 1, Matthew 18: 19-20, and others.

When we pray bold prayers, it's not unlikely that we're going to face spiritual opposition. The sermon text, taken from the book of Acts beginning with chapter 1, gives the early church's response to Jesus' mission. It's the same mission He gives us. We must be devoted to prayer.

Nate Massey preaches his first sermon as the new senior minister of Hillcrest Christian Church taking the sermon text from Ezekiel 36. God is concerned for His holy name and out of that concern He acts on behalf of His holy name. The Spirit of God causes people to come alive in Christ. There must first be a change in the human heart to see a change in our community.

Chris Reed utilizes Matthew 6:9-13 in this sermon for Father's Day. Our perfect example of a father is our Heavenly Father. God is at the seat of all authority and power. The Lord's prayer is the answer to fatherlessness in today's world.

Mark Worley, Vice President of Advancement at Dallas Christian College, utilizes John 3:16- 22 as the main text of this sermon. Why do we stumble in the "dark"? Darkness hides our sin and doubt. Do you really believe? Are you involved with the Kingdom? Is everything about your life centered on Jesus Christ? We need to live out our Christian walk. We belong to Jesus!

Chris Reed discusses the importance of Godly leadership in the church. There are leaders in every church who do not have a title, but are responsible for the welfare of the church family. They have a servant-heart, set a Christ-like example, and are always about the Master's business. References are made to Philippians 2:3-8, John 13:14-17, 1 Timothy 4:6-12, et al.

Nate Massey shares from Romans 8, the "Mt. Everest" of all of Paul's writings. Although we live in uncertain times, we do not need to live in a spirit of fear. Nothing will separate us from God's love.

Glenn Simmons utilizes Matthew 25:1-13 and 1 Peter 3:15 as encouragement to us to always have an answer for the hope found within and to lay up our treasures in heaven, not on earth. Jesus' return will be both a great and terrible day.

Nate Massey shares from the following texts for Mother's Day: Proverbs 1: 8 & 9, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalms 62:8, Luke 1:33-38. 2 Timothy 1:5 and 3:14, Romans 16:13, Acts 16:1, and Proverbs 31. Motherhood is a high calling. Children belong to God before they belong to their parents. Before God set the foundation of the earth He all ready knew us.

Nate Massey utilizes Philippians chapter 1 to encourage us to be open to be used by God for the advancement of the Gospel. Your partnership in the Gospel depends on how surrendered your life is in Jesus. How can you make an impact for the glory of Jesus?