Big Stories...BIGGER God
Conquering the Battles of Life
Rev. Dr. John DeLancey, Director of Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours, offers a unique “pictorial message” in Part 9 of our “Big Stories, Bigger God” summer series. Today’s story comes from 1 Samuel 17. The story centers around David battling the Philistine giant named Goliath. We go directly to the “battlefield” located in the Elah Valley as we learn five key lessons for ourselves that will help us face our own battles of life.
When Fire Falls
Today Pastor Mark continues our summer series, Big Stories, BIGGER God, with a powerful message from 1 Kings 18–19 called “When the Fire Falls.” We’ll step into Elijah’s dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal, watch God’s fire fall from heaven, and then follow Elijah into a cave where the Lord speaks in a gentle whisper. Get ready to see the God who moves in power — and meets us in our weakness.
Where Are You Building Your Life?
We’re honored to welcome Pastor Palose Shaheen from Lahore, Pakistan. He leads a nationwide network that shepherds hundreds of churches and pastors. With a heart for evangelism and strengthening the persecuted church, Pastor Palose brings a powerful word from one of the most spiritually challenging regions of the world.
Esther: Faith, Courage & Leadership
The challenges of everyday life can leave us feeling weak and vulnerable. Esther’s life was filled with many difficult circumstances that were completely out of her control, but her legacy stands as an example of how to stand strong when obstacles come. Today Jim Quattrone, Chautauqua County Sheriff and a member of the Hillcrest Church family, shares Esther’s big story in part 6 of our summer series.
Expect the Unexpected
God often does the unexpected, sometimes speaking through unexpected people. This morning in Part 5 of our summer series, Big Stories…BIGGER God, Pastor Jon takes a look at the story of Jesus’ arrest and the surprising person who hears the truth from God.
Trusting God in the Unknowns of Life
Rev. Dr. John DeLancey, Director of Biblical Israel Ministries& Tours, offers a unique “pictorial message” in the next partof our “Big Stories, Bigger God” summer series. Today’sstory comes from 2 Chronicles 20:1-28. The story centersaround how King Jehoshaphat responded to a crisis broughton by three invading armies. We will focus upon the key verse (v.12 – “…Wedo not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”) and consider what thismeans for us.
God’s Big Story in Thailand
God is doing big things all around the world. Today Steve Cable shares with us stories of how lives are being changed in Thailand through the ministry of Santisuk English School and local churches. Steve and Nopaluk Cable have been ministry partners with Hillcrest for over 35 years serving with Converge Worldwide in an exciting and growing ministry in southeast Asia.
The Prophet Daniel
In Part 2 of our summer series, Big Stories…BIGGER God, Zach Wolfe takes us back to one of his favorite Old Testament heroes, Daniel. Take a moment to prepare your heart to hear what God wants to teach you from Daniel’s amazing life story.
Joshua & the Commander of the Army of the Lord
In our new summer series, Big Stories…BIGGER God, our pastors and several guest speakers will share their favorite Bible stories with challenges to apply truth found in them to our lives today. This morning in Part 1 we meet Joshua on the eve of the battle of Jericho. Before leading God’s people into the next chapter of God’s plan to save this sinful and broken world, Joshua needs to have some things made clear in his head and heart.
