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Epistle to the Romans, Part 6: Romans 4:1-12Ps Matt teaches a message on Romans 4:1-16 titled The Harmonic Chord of Faithfulness. This passage examines Abraham's faith (pistis) which was credited as Righteousness (dikaiosyne).
Epistle to the Romans, Part 5: Romans 3:1-31Today Ps Nathan brings the Word from Romans 3 in a sermon titled "But Now" as we continue our verse-by-verse study of Paul's Epistle to the Roman church.
Epistle to the Romans, Part 4: Romans 2:1-29This week Ps Kyle continues our series in Romans, looking at how God's righteous judgment is impartial and based not on outward appearances or religious identity, but on a transformed heart that sincerely lives in obedience to His truth.
Epistle to the Romans, Part 3: Romans 1:18-32Today we examine the Wrath of God. Ps Matt leads us through a discussion on humanity's state and the need for God's Hope.
Epistle to the Romans, Part 2: Romans 1:8-17This week we jump right into the text as Pastor Matt brings a message titled "UNASHAMED LIVING".
Epistle to the Romans, Part 1: Intro to Romans, and Romans 1:1-7Today we begin a 36 week journey of going verse-by-verse through the crowning jewel of Pauline Literature. Ps Matt dives into the Epistle to the Romans, giving us background, cultural context, introduction, and verses 1-7.
Join us this morning as we celebrate the resurrection of our King Jesus! The Messiah is Risen indeed.christos anesti
The Epistle of 1 John: Light, Life, Love | Part 6: 1 John 5Ps Nathan brings our series through 1 John to a climactic close.
The Epistle of 1 John: Light, Life, Love | Part 5: 1 John 4Today we examine the question: What is Love? In a message titled Baby Don't Hurt Me... Ps Matt takes a dive into 1 John 4 to see the portrait of true love!
The Epistle of 1 John: Light, Life, Love | Part 4: 1 John 3This morning Ps Matt preaches a message to our combined congregation at our Gladstone campus about how loving God and loving His people is THE KEY to truly believing in God and having Fellowship with Him.
The Epistle of 1 John: Light, Life, Love | Part 3: 1 John 2:18-29This weekend Ps Matt continues our study in 1 John as we finish chapter two with a message titled "Like oil and water... but in a good way!"
The Epistle of 1 John: Light, Life, Love | Part 2: 1 John 2:1-17Today Ps Matt will be asking the questions: Who is the Real Jesus? and Do I follow Jesus? as we continue our series on the Light, Life, and Love of Jesus as seen in the First Epistle of John.
The Epistle of 1 John | Part 1: 1 John 1This weekend we pivot from our Bible in 14 Sentences series into a new verse-by-verse study through 1 John. Ps Nathan begins this wonderful study in an amazing letter from the Apostle John.
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 8: FulfillmentThis week Ps Kyle brings our series into the New Testament, with a message showing how Jesus is the long-awaited hope of Israel, the fulfillment of God's covenant, and the Redeemer of all who trust in Him.
Staying on Mission | A Special Pastoral Installation MessagePastor Brian Eno, a pastor with the Oregon Ministry Network, shares a special message about the importance of staying on mission as followers of Christ, before helping us recognize Pastor Matthew Morris as the new lead pastor of Hillside at this special night of celebration.
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 7: Psalms and WisdomThis morning Ps Matt wraps up the first half of our Bible in 14 Sentences series. We will examine the Psalms and how this collections of poems tells the story of Messianic Hope.
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 6: GospelThis weekend Ps Matt takes us back through what we covered the last five weeks, and picks up the subtle breadcrumbs which tell the greatest news ever: The Gospel!
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 5: ProphetsThis week Ps Nathan continues our series through the Scriptures as we examine the prophets.
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 4: David Ps Matt takes us through week four of our ongoing series tracking the meta-narrative as it brings us to Israel's second king, the Man YHWH hand-selected for an important purpose and template.
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 3: Exodus Today Ps Matt takes us on a journey with Moses, the Israelites, and YHWH the redeemer as we study The Exodus, The Law, and the ongoing story of the Serpent and his war against The Seed, Jesus!
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 2: Abraham In week two of our new series, Pastor Matt takes us through the life of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as we learn the historical and theological meta-narrative. Listen as we study the Holy Scriptures and see Jesus at the Center!
The Bible in 14 Sentences, Week 1: Creation, Genesis 1-11 Today Ps Matt begins our new 14 week series - The Bible in 14 Sentences. In this series we will look at 7 key stories in the Old Testament and 7 in the New Testament - all pointing to Jesus Messiah. This morning we start with Genesis 1-11.
Vision Sunday 2025 This Sunday morning our Lead Pastor Matthew Morris casts vision for the upcoming year. Ps Matt excitedly shares what the Lord has put on his heart as we gain a new Purpose, Mission, and Vision in 2025. Come see what it means to REFLECT JESUS!
Advent at Hillside: Epiphany Ps Matt brings our Advent series to a close as we examine the Wise Men and the Glory of the Lord.
Advent at Hillside: Christmas Eve This Christmas Eve we celebrate the true story of the birth of Jesus; a true story, in a real place, with real people, solving a real problem. The birth of Christ is not just a historical event, but a joyous announcement of hope pointing us to share the good news in our own lives and in our communities.
Advent at Hillside, Week 4: Advent of Love As Christians we live between two advents - Jesus' birth in a lowly manger over 2000 years ago and His promised Second Coming at the End of Days. Today, Ps Matt preaches on the Advent of Love, and how we celebrate the profound love of God revealed in Christ, which calls us to respond not just in gratitude but by actively sharing that love with others, reminding us that the gift of Jesus is meant to be shared and multiplied in our communities.
Advent at Hillside, Week 3: Advent of Joy Join us at Hillside as we embark on an Advent Journey. Today Ps Kyle teaches how following Jesus is the true source of joy!
Advent at Hillside, Week 2: Advent of Peace Ps Nathan Lasha, Hillside's new pastor of Discipleship and Family Ministry, continues our Advent series where we examine what Jesus' Advents mean to us today. Today we discuss the Advent of Peace.
Advent at Hillside, Week 1: Advent of Hope Join us at Hillside as we embark on an Advent Journey. As Christians we live between two advents - Jesus' birth in a lowly manger over 2000 years ago and His promised Second Coming at the End of Days. Ps Matt kicks off our new series where we examine what Jesus' Advents mean to us today.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 28: Mark Recap Today Ps Matt takes us back through the entire book of Mark as we connect the metanarrative of the Gospel and take it into action.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 27: Mark 16:9-20 Today Ps Matt examines the long ending of Mark, and the rich testimony of the church in the early days that it gives!
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 26: Mark 16:1-8 Ps Matt dives into the last chapter of Mark with a message summing up the Gospel in seven words: He was crucified. And He has Risen.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 25: Mark 15:1-47 Today Ps Matt leads us through Mark 15 - The Crucifixion. This is what Jesus' ministry has been building to. See Jesus fulfill the Psalms, the Law and the Prophets.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 24: Mark 14:32-72 This week guest speaker Nathan Lasha finishes up chapter 14 of Mark with a message about how God is in control.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 23: Mark 14:1-31 This morning Ps Matt leads us through a look at how today's portion of scripture portrays Jesus navigating betrayal and suffering with unwavering commitment, compassion, and consistency exemplifying a profound model for believers to follow in times of hardship.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 22: Mark 13:24-37 (Miniseries 3/3) Ps Matt wraps up our miniseries on eschatology today with a sermon "Tying up Loose Ends," while also reminding us to neither write off nor hyperfixate on these things.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 21: Mark 13:14-23 (Miniseries 2/3) Today Ps Matt continues our three week miniseries into eschatology as he examines Jesus' words in the Olivet Discourse in a sermon titled "The End's Unfolding."
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 20: Mark 13:1-13 (Miniseries 1/3) Ps Matt begins our three-week miniseries deep dive into eschatology as he examines Jesus' words in the Olivet Discourse.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 19: Mark 12: 1-44 This weekend Ps Kyle takes us into Jesus discussion with the religious leaders of the day!
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 18: Mark 11:15-33 This week Ps Matt preaches about Jesus at the temple, examining Jesus and His Posture on Prayer.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 17: Mark 11:1-14 Today Ps Matt takes us through a deeper look at the Triumphal Entry and the cursing of the Fig Tree.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 16: Mark 10:46-52 This week Ps Kyle shares about how the story of blind Bartimaeus sets the stage for the climax of the story of redemption.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 15: Mark 9:14-10:45 Ps Matt delivers this week's sermon titled The Road Toward the Beginning of the End, with eight moments with Jesus, and eight lessons we can takeaway from that.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 14: Mark 8:27-9:13 Ps Matt gives us some additional historical context for why Jesus was essentially kicking the hornet's nest at the mount of transfiguration.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 13: Mark 8:14-26 Listen to Ps Matt and Ps Kyle team-teach at our annual Block Party Weekend, with a message on how spiritual blindness can cause us to fail to recognize who Jesus is and the nature of God's kingdom, but Jesus is the cure.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 12: Mark 7:24-8:23 Ps Matt brings a message about Jesus and the Gentiles, and Jesus' radical mindset that salvation is for all.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 11: Mark 6:53-7:23 Hillside's youth director Aaron shares today's message on how God wants our heart, not our performance.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 10: Mark 6:45-52 This week Ps Matt preaches a message entitled Chaos Underfoot about the importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus in the chaos that surrounds us.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 9: Mark 6: 7-29 Today Ps Matt teaches on the heart of ministry, of being faithful to God and seeing what He will do.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 8: Mark 5:21-6:6 This week Ps Matt preaches on the divine mystery of divine healing, according to God's will and purpose.
Mark: The Suffering Servant, Part 7: Mark 5:1-20 Ps Matt dives into the beginning of Mark 5 today, and brings some first century perspective to help us examine the theology of the supernatural realm within Mark's gospel as part of second temple literature.