Messages on Acts
Don’t Let Conflict Kill Connection
Conflict is inevitable in family life, but disagreements don’t have to destroy relationships. Today in Part 3 of “Learning to Love Well” Pastor Jon explores how a conflict between early church leaders can guide us in how to respond when conflict threatens to kill connection.
Hillcrest is a Family
We continue our series, “We are Hillcrest.” As individuals and as a church, our identity is defined by our Lord. What does His Word tells us about what it means to be Hillcrest Church? This morning we consider the church as the family of God. Whether we’ve had positive or not-so-great experiences with our own families, God’s Word teaches us about the characteristics of a healthy church family.
Shepherding Together: The Role of Leaders
Today we continue our series The Church God Designed with Part 2: Shepherding Together – The Role of Elders. Pastor Mark will help us see God’s beautiful plan for the church to be led and cared for by a team of faithful shepherds. During our service we’ll also join together in prayer for millions of believers around the world who suffer for their faith in Jesus. May our worship remind us that we are one family in Christ—called to love,…
Sent on Mission with Power
Today Pastor Mark wraps up our Anchored series with “Sent with Purpose and Power.” We’ll see how Jesus not only steadies us in truth but sends us out with His Spirit’s power and mission.
Better Together
Today Pastor Mark continues the Anchored series with a message, “Better Together.” We’ll explore how God designed us to stand strong in community—because the Christian life was never meant to be a solo journey. When we’re connected to Jesus and to one another, we stand stronger, go further, and shine brighter!
Rise to Reign
As we conclude our Rise series, we find that the disciples didn’t fully comprehend Jesus’ mission. He was not the king they were expecting, one who would rule with might and power. He is the Servant King, who calls us to follow His lead and be His witnesses to the world. Be ready to open your Bibles to Acts 1 for Pastor Jon’s message “Rise to Reign.”
Follow the Leader
Today we’re exploring what it means to be part of God’s incredible mission in the world. In a message Pastor Mark has titled “Follow the Leader: Joining God’s Global Movement,” we’ll dive into the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and Acts 1:8 to discover how we can recognize where God is at work and join Him in bringing hope and authentic life change in Christ to the nations. Whether you’re here for the first time or have been with us for…
Moving Forward Through the Darkness
This week we’ll turn to Acts 18-19 continuing to follow Paul’s missionary journeys in Forward Part 7. Pastor Mark unpacks Paul’s example of “Moving Forward Through the Darkness” drawing practical application from the apostle’s life.
To be Continued… Through You
Hosanna! Welcome to Palm Sunday worship at Hillcrest. Today we complete our study of the Book of Acts with Part 15 in our Forward series. Pastor Mark will lead us in completing this study of Paul’s travels while challenging us to continue moving forward as we follow his example.
When Storms Come
When the weather forecasters tell us that a big storm is heading our way, we know how to prepare; but the storms of life often come without warning and can leave us feeling beaten down and discouraged. Today Jon Meyer takes us to Acts 27 in Week 14 of our Forward series where we’ll learn from Paul’s life how to stay anchored “When Storms Come.” We will observe communion following the message.
When Everyone Says, ‘You’re Crazy!’
We continue to follow Paul and find encouragement for life as we turn to Acts 25-26 in week 13 of our Forward series. In today’s message from Pastor Mark, “When Everyone Says, ‘You’re Crazy!’” we’ll discover important truths about the consequences and results of following Jesus.
Dealing with Injustice
There’s no shortage of injustice in the world today, and the same was true in the 1st century for the apostle Paul. Today Jim Quattrone leads our study from Acts 23-24 in Part 12 of our Forward series, “Dealing with Injustice.”
