Messages from May 2026

Messages from May 2026

Forgiveness: Oxygen for the Family

We’re glad you’ve joined us as we continue our Learning to Love Well series. Today Pastor Mark will be preaching Part 4, “Forgiveness: Oxygen for a Family.” Every family and every relationship eventually experiences hurt, conflict, and disappointment—but God does not leave us without hope. Through His grace, forgiveness can bring healing, freedom, and restoration where bitterness and pain once lived.

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.

Speaking Life at Home

Today we continue our 7-week series “Learning to Love Well” as we give some focus to how words can heal or wound, and the importance of godly communication as a spiritual discipline. We will spend some time learning from an individual in the scriptures that is a kind of unknown heroin in the Bible. The short glimpse of a significant point in her life makes a profound statement and helps us to learn how we can use our words to…

Covenant Love

We’re glad you’re here as we begin a brand-new series, Learning to Love Well, exploring God’s design for healthy, Christ-centered relationships and families from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day. Today Pastor Mark launches the series, and we also begin our 7-week Spring Prayer Emphasis. Let’s seek the Lord together and believe Him to do greater things in our homes, church, and community!

Hillcrest Is Growing

We’re glad you’re here as we conclude our We Are Hillcrest series with Pastor Mark’s message, “Hillcrest Is Growing” from John 15. Today we’ll be reminded that real spiritual growth doesn’t come from trying harder but from abiding in Jesus—the true source of life and lasting fruit. We’ll also gather around the Lord’s Table celebrating communion and our shared life in Christ. Let’s worship the Lord as we reflect and respond to Him together!