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Anderson HillsGive Up Control: Modern Worship 3-9-25We are used to having control over so many things that we often fail to seek God’s will for our lives, and we try to call all the shots ourselves. Everything in culture teaches us to take control. You must take charge, make it happen, and control your destiny. But the truth behind our need to control might show us one of our biggest areas of spiritual vulnerability. What you most attempt to control often reveals where you trust God the least.2025-03-0931 minAnderson HillsGive Up Control: Traditional Worship 3-9-25We are used to having control over so many things that we often fail to seek God’s will for our lives, and we try to call all the shots ourselves. Everything in culture teaches us to take control. You must take charge, make it happen, and control your destiny. But the truth behind our need to control might show us one of our biggest areas of spiritual vulnerability. What you most attempt to control often reveals where you trust God the least.2025-03-0934 min
Anderson HillsKeeping Your Identity in Christ: Modern Worship 3-2-25Once you claim to be a Christian and know what it means to follow Jesus, how do you maintain that identity? How do we prevent deconstructing our faith to the point that we walk away from Christ, as others have? When we cease to believe what we once believed and are trying to figure out where we stand, it is part of the current issue of identity. Paul and others give us a series of commands and exhortations to help us continue our walk with Christ and be stable and steadfast in the faith.2025-03-0228 minAnderson HillsKeeping Your Identity in Christ: Traditional Worship 3-2-25Once you claim to be a Christian and know what it means to follow Jesus, how do you maintain that identity? How do we prevent deconstructing our faith to the point that we walk away from Christ, as others have? When we cease to believe what we once believed and are trying to figure out where we stand, it is part of the current issue of identity. Paul and others give us a series of commands and exhortations to help us continue our walk with Christ and be stable and steadfast in the faith.2025-03-0127 minAnderson HillsIdentity In Christ: Modern Worship 2-23-25Jesus Christ alone holds the right and authority to define our identity. We are His children, made in His image, and His divine presence is actively at work within us. Discovering our true identity begins with developing an intimate relationship with Him. Our identity in Christ is rooted in God’s grace, not our achievements or failures. Our identity is meant to glorify God, not to promote ourselves.2025-02-2431 minAnderson HillsIdentity In Christ: Traditional Worship 2-23-25Jesus Christ alone holds the right and authority to define our identity. We are His children, made in His image, and His divine presence is actively at work within us. Discovering our true identity begins with developing an intimate relationship with Him. Our identity in Christ is rooted in God’s grace, not our achievements or failures. Our identity is meant to glorify God, not to promote ourselves.2025-02-2426 minAnderson HillsHow Christ Transforms Identity: Traditional Worship 2-16-25The biblical story of Saul’s encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus demonstrates the transformative power of conversion. Before Paul’s encounter with Jesus, he over-identified with his Jewish heritage, his education, and his zealous but misguided religious fervor, positioning himself in opposition to Christ. This reflects a common human tendency to over-identify with certain aspects of life, leading to a distorted sense of self. After meeting Jesus, Saul received a new and true identity.2025-02-1632 minAnderson HillsHow Christ Transforms Identity: Modern Worship 2-16-25The biblical story of Saul’s encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus demonstrates the transformative power of conversion. Before Paul’s encounter with Jesus, he over-identified with his Jewish heritage, his education, and his zealous but misguided religious fervor, positioning himself in opposition to Christ. This reflects a common human tendency to over-identify with certain aspects of life, leading to a distorted sense of self. After meeting Jesus, Saul received a new and true identity.2025-02-1529 minAnderson HillsIdentity and Idolatry: Traditional Worship 2-9-25Idolatry significantly shapes and impacts identity; causing individuals to become like what they worship. Worshiping created things over the Creator distorts our sense of self. Scripture tells many stories that illustrate how idolatry leads to spiritual blindness and the loss of true identity as imagebearers of God. What is essential? Return to God, seek identity and purpose in Him, and submit to Christ’s transformative work in your life.2025-02-1132 minAnderson HillsIdentity and Idolatry: Modern Worship 2-9-25Idolatry significantly shapes and impacts identity; causing individuals to become like what they worship. Worshiping created things over the Creator distorts our sense of self. Scripture tells many stories that illustrate how idolatry leads to spiritual blindness and the loss of true identity as imagebearers of God. What is essential? Return to God, seek identity and purpose in Him, and submit to Christ’s transformative work in your life.2025-02-1128 minAnderson HillsKnown By God: Traditional Worship 2-2-25There is a profound relationship between our identity and God’s intimate knowledge of us. God is omniscient; He knows every detail of our lives, from mundane actions to our innermost thoughts. We must be reassured that God loves us with an immeasurable, covenantal, saving love. We should place our identity in God’s understanding and love, finding security in our relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of true self-knowledge and significance.2025-02-0326 minAnderson HillsKnown By God: Modern Worship 2-2-25There is a profound relationship between our identity and God’s intimate knowledge of us. God is omniscient; He knows every detail of our lives, from mundane actions to our innermost thoughts. We must be reassured that God loves us with an immeasurable, covenantal, saving love. We should place our identity in God’s understanding and love, finding security in our relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of true self-knowledge and significance.2025-02-0324 minAnderson HillsThe Biblical Basis for Identity: Modern 1-26-25There is much confusion around identity in modern culture. Human beings are created by God in His image. Our identity is embodied, meaning our physical bodies are integral to our identity. We are created with purpose and are morally accountable to God, not autonomous beings. Sin has marred our understanding of identity, but through Jesus Christ, we can be restored to our true identity as image-bearers of God. We need God’s help understanding and living out this true identity.2025-01-2639 minAnderson HillsThe Biblical Basis for Identity: Traditional 1-26-25There is much confusion around identity in modern culture. Human beings are created by God in His image. Our identity is embodied, meaning our physical bodies are integral to our identity. We are created with purpose and are morally accountable to God, not autonomous beings. Sin has marred our understanding of identity, but through Jesus Christ, we can be restored to our true identity as image-bearers of God. We need God’s help understanding and living out this true identity.2025-01-2528 min
Anderson HillsChoosing Victory: Traditional Worship 1-19-25There are things we cannot control, like our past, our genetics, other people’s actions and our external circumstances. While we may not have control over the circumstances life throws at us, we always have the ability to choose our responses and attitudes. This week, we will see how important it is to refuse a victim mentality, which blames others or your circumstances for your state of mind and keeps you wallowing in self-pity, and instead see yourself as a victor in Christ.2025-01-2031 minAnderson HillsChoosing Victory: Modern Worship 1-19-25There are things we cannot control, like our past, our genetics, other people’s actions and our external circumstances. While we may not have control over the circumstances life throws at us, we always have the ability to choose our responses and attitudes. This week, we will see how important it is to refuse a victim mentality, which blames others or your circumstances for your state of mind and keeps you wallowing in self-pity, and instead see yourself as a victor in Christ.2025-01-1934 minAnderson HillsTrust Over Clarity: Traditional Worship 1-12-25God’s calls and commands can often feel murky and unclear, yet they are designed to strengthen our faith in ways we can’t anticipate. God’s call often comes without clarity, and we must trust and obey despite uncertainties. We need to make up our minds to follow God’s commands, even when we don’t fully understand the “why” behind His requests. His wisdom is beyond our own!2025-01-1341 minAnderson HillsTrust Over Clarity: Modern Worship 1-12-25God’s calls and commands can often feel murky and unclear, yet they are designed to strengthen our faith in ways we can’t anticipate. God’s call often comes without clarity, and we must trust and obey despite uncertainties. We need to make up our minds to follow God’s commands, even when we don’t fully understand the “why” behind His requests. His wisdom is beyond our own!2025-01-1332 minAnderson HillsMind Wars: Traditional Worship 1-5-25We all understand that if you keep doing what you’ve done, you keep getting what you got. So, if you want something new, you need to make up your mind to try something different. The New Year is a perfect time to do that. God would have us stop hobbling back and forth between two options or opinions. We must realize the importance of making a decisive commitment to follow God wholeheartedly rather than wavering between different priorities or influences.2025-01-0523 minAnderson HillsMind Wars: Modern Worship 1-5-25We all understand that if you keep doing what you’ve done, you keep getting what you got. So, if you want something new, you need to make up your mind to try something different. The New Year is a perfect time to do that. God would have us stop hobbling back and forth between two options or opinions. We must realize the importance of making a decisive commitment to follow God wholeheartedly rather than wavering between different priorities or influences.2025-01-0530 min
Anderson HillsDid Jesus Rise from the Dead: Traditional Worship 12-29-24The cornerstone of Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus. This is the central tenet of the Christian faith, the one that serves as the foundation of hope and salvation. Jesus was crucified and died, His body buried in a tomb that was found empty three days later, and His disciples encountered Jesus with a newly resurrected body!2024-12-2932 minAnderson HillsDid Jesus Rise from the Dead: Modern Worship 12-29-24The cornerstone of Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus. This is the central tenet of the Christian faith, the one that serves as the foundation of hope and salvation. Jesus was crucified and died, His body buried in a tomb that was found empty three days later, and His disciples encountered Jesus with a newly resurrected body!2024-12-2929 minAnderson HillsDoes Science Negate Faith - Traditional WorshipScience doesn’t move us away from God, science actually draws us toward God. Intelligent design points to a Creator and complements biblical teachings. Science does not negate faith because science and religion are based on different aspects of human experience and address different parts of human understanding.2024-12-1537 minAnderson HillsDoes Science Negate Faith - Modern WorshipScience doesn’t move us away from God, science actually draws us toward God. Intelligent design points to a Creator and complements biblical teachings. Science does not negate faith because science and religion are based on different aspects of human experience and address different parts of human understanding.2024-12-1533 minAnderson HillsDid Jesus Fulfill the Old Testament Prophecies: Traditional Worship 12-8-24Christians believe that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies because God’s plan for human salvation was fulfilled in Jesus. The New Testament, especially the Gospel of Matthew, documents this belief by correlating statements about Jesus with Old Testament prophecies.2024-12-0829 minAnderson HillsDid Jesus Fulfill the Old Testament Prophecies: Modern Worship 12-8-24Christians believe that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies because God’s plan for human salvation was fulfilled in Jesus. The New Testament, especially the Gospel of Matthew, documents this belief by correlating statements about Jesus with Old Testament prophecies.2024-12-0829 minAnderson HillsCan I Trust This Book: Traditional Worship 12-1-24This week we will explore the historical and textual reliability of the Gospels. There are eyewitness accounts, historical and archeological findings to support what we read in the Bible. But what is most important in lending accuracy to the Bible is the history of redeemed and transformed lives.2024-12-0126 minAnderson HillsCan I Trust This Book: Modern Worship 12-1-24This week we will explore the historical and textual reliability of the Gospels. There are eyewitness accounts, historical and archeological findings to support what we read in the Bible. But what is most important in lending accuracy to the Bible is the history of redeemed and transformed lives.2024-11-3030 min
Anderson HillsHearing God's Correction: Modern 11-24-24Hearing and accepting God’s correction is vital to our spiritual growth. God’s discipline is different from flawed human correction; it is meant to confront our sins, lead us to repentance, and ultimately bring about healing and righteousness in our lives. God’s correction, while challenging, is designed to transform us and align us more closely with His will. As Christians, we are called to support one another through correction. When done with love and grace, correction leads to restoration and growth. Be open to receiving correction from trusted Christian friends, mentors, or leaders who can provide godly counsel and he...2024-11-2731 minAnderson HillsHearing God's Correction: Traditional 11-24-24Hearing and accepting God’s correction is vital to our spiritual growth. God’s discipline is different from flawed human correction; it is meant to confront our sins, lead us to repentance, and ultimately bring about healing and righteousness in our lives. God’s correction, while challenging, is designed to transform us and align us more closely with His will. As Christians, we are called to support one another through correction. When done with love and grace, correction leads to restoration and growth. Be open to receiving correction from trusted Christian friends, mentors, or leaders who can provide godly counsel and he...2024-11-2727 minAnderson HillsGod's Guidance Traditional Worship 11-17-24God has given us a compass, the Holy Spirit, who lives inside of us to give us guidance and direction every day of our lives. God’s guidance often comes through subtle nudges and impressions, requiring believers to cultivate intimacy and trust in Him. In Acts, Luke tells the story of how God sovereignly speaks and acts through ordinary people to bring about His plan of salvation. We need to stay in step with the Holy Spirit, trust God’s wisdom and guidance, and be open to His leading in our interactions with others, as these moments can lead to sign...2024-11-1931 minAnderson HillsGod's Guidance Modern Worship 11-17-24God has given us a compass, the Holy Spirit, who lives inside of us to give us guidance and direction every day of our lives. God’s guidance often comes through subtle nudges and impressions, requiring believers to cultivate intimacy and trust in Him. In Acts, Luke tells the story of how God sovereignly speaks and acts through ordinary people to bring about His plan of salvation. We need to stay in step with the Holy Spirit, trust God’s wisdom and guidance, and be open to His leading in our interactions with others, as these moments can lead to sign...2024-11-1925 minAnderson HillsHearing God's Affirmation: Traditional Worship 11-10-24God speaks to us in various ways to affirm our identity as His beloved children. By learning to listen to His voice, we can counter the negative labels and lies of the world, embracing our true worth and purpose in Christ. God also warns against listening to negative voices that undermine our identity in Christ. Instead, we should embrace the truth that we are loved, accepted, and valued by God. Just as God affirmed Jesus’ identity at His baptism, He affirms ours as His beloved children. We can live out our true identity in Christ by listening to God’s voic...2024-11-1133 minAnderson HillsHearing God's Affirmation: Modern Worship 11-10-24God speaks to us in various ways to affirm our identity as His beloved children. By learning to listen to His voice, we can counter the negative labels and lies of the world, embracing our true worth and purpose in Christ. God also warns against listening to negative voices that undermine our identity in Christ. Instead, we should embrace the truth that we are loved, accepted, and valued by God. Just as God affirmed Jesus’ identity at His baptism, He affirms ours as His beloved children. We can live out our true identity in Christ by listening to God’s voic...2024-11-1139 min
Anderson HillsHearing God's Call: Traditional Worship 11-3-24God calls us to various tasks and roles, not based on our strengths or qualifications, but on what He knows we are capable of. We don’t need to have everything figured out to take steps forward in obedience; instead, we should trust that God will equip and sustain us as we follow Him regardless of our perceived inadequacies or the ordinary circumstances in which we find ourselves. For each of us, there are two types of callings from God—the primary calling of saying “yes” to Jesus as Savior and Lord, and the secondary calling of following God’s guidance i...2024-11-0626 minAnderson HillsHearing God's Call: Modern Worship 11-3-24God calls us to various tasks and roles, not based on our strengths or qualifications, but on what He knows we are capable of. We don’t need to have everything figured out to take steps forward in obedience; instead, we should trust that God will equip and sustain us as we follow Him regardless of our perceived inadequacies or the ordinary circumstances in which we find ourselves. For each of us, there are two types of callings from God—the primary calling of saying “yes” to Jesus as Savior and Lord, and the secondary calling of following God’s guidance i...2024-11-0626 min
Anderson HillsTo Do the Impossible: Traditional Worship 10-27-24God calls us to listen to His voice, not the voices of those who say that God’s call is impossible.
Some thought Goliath was too big to fight. David thought Goliath was too big to miss. David rose up with a perspective of faith, not fear, to do what people said was impossible—slaying Goliath. He kept his focus on God’s faithfulness; and without fancy equipment, he used what he had, five stones and a slingshot. Is there something in your life that you have made bigger than the living God? What has God given you to use as you...2024-10-2830 minAnderson HillsTo Do the Impossible: Modern Worship 10-27-24God calls us to listen to His voice, not the voices of those who say that God’s call is impossible.
Some thought Goliath was too big to fight. David thought Goliath was too big to miss. David rose up with a perspective of faith, not fear, to do what people said was impossible—slaying Goliath. He kept his focus on God’s faithfulness; and without fancy equipment, he used what he had, five stones and a slingshot. Is there something in your life that you have made bigger than the living God? What has God given you to use as you...2024-10-2831 minAnderson HillsTo Follow God's Call: Traditional 10-20-24God called Samuel at an early age to listen and then to speak on His behalf. Samuel was faithful
with what he was given. Whether he was called to deliver a message to a priest, a citizen of Israel, or a king, Samuel said yes. Sometimes the messages were exciting, but more often they were scary and difficult to deliver. Yet throughout his life, Samuel remained faithful and God opened new doors as Samuel responded. God empowers us when we answer His call. Listen to God’s voice and take the next faithful steps into your calling.2024-10-2226 minAnderson HillsTo Follow God's Call: Modern Worship 10-20-24God called Samuel at an early age to listen and then to speak on His behalf. Samuel was faithful
with what he was given. Whether he was called to deliver a message to a priest, a citizen of Israel, or a king, Samuel said yes. Sometimes the messages were exciting, but more often they were scary and difficult to deliver. Yet throughout his life, Samuel remained faithful and God opened new doors as Samuel responded. God empowers us when we answer His call. Listen to God’s voice and take the next faithful steps into your calling.2024-10-2233 minAnderson HillsAbove All Excuses: Modern Worship 10-13-24Moses went from being the guy with all the excuses to the guy who courageously obeyed. There’s always an excuse not to invest in the Kingdom of God or the next generation. God wants your faithfulness, not your excuses. Conventional thinking is that God has a plan for my life. Kingdom thinking is offering your life for God’s plan. Rather than focusing on our sufficiency or insufficiency, God calls us to focus on His sufficiency. Live by the power of the Holy Spirit, not your human limitations.2024-10-1435 minAnderson HillsAbove All Excuses: Traditional Worship 10-13-24Moses went from being the guy with all the excuses to the guy who courageously obeyed. There’s always an excuse not to invest in the Kingdom of God or the next generation. God wants your faithfulness, not your excuses. Conventional thinking is that God has a plan for my life. Kingdom thinking is offering your life for God’s plan. Rather than focusing on our sufficiency or insufficiency, God calls us to focus on His sufficiency. Live by the power of the Holy Spirit, not your human limitations.2024-10-1432 minAnderson HillsFor Such a Time as This: Traditional 9-6-24Esther left the comfort and safety of the palace to save her fellow Israelites. She did not allow the culture to undermine her faith and she risked her life in the unfolding of God’s plan of redemption. God continually calls us out of our comfort zone into the faith zone. For over 200 years, generations of faithful followers have continually risen up to serve Jesus and spread the gospel. Now it’s our time! Ask God how He wants to build His Kingdom through you.2024-10-0730 minAnderson HillsFor Such a Time as This: Modern Worship 9-6-24Esther left the comfort and safety of the palace to save her fellow Israelites. She did not allow the culture to undermine her faith and she risked her life in the unfolding of God’s plan of redemption. God continually calls us out of our comfort zone into the faith zone. For over 200 years, generations of faithful followers have continually risen up to serve Jesus and spread the gospel. Now it’s our time! Ask God how He wants to build His Kingdom through you.2024-10-0724 min
Anderson HillsDivision Becomes Multiplication: Traditional Worship 9-29-24Many of us dislike confrontation and conflict, but we often find it unavoidable. Sometimes a conflict may result in separation. How we part ways with others in a relationship, a business agreement, or even a church, matters and also shows our true character. In the Book of Acts we read about a situation between Paul and Barnabas that resulted in separation, a separation that led to an opportunity for the Gospel message to spread even further. Handling disagreements in a way that unites our faith and mission is critical to kingdom growth.2024-09-3040 minAnderson HillsWhen Division Becomes Multiplication: Modern Worship 9-29-24Many of us dislike confrontation and conflict, but we often find it unavoidable. Sometimes a conflict may result in separation. How we part ways with others in a relationship, a business agreement, or even a church, matters and also shows our true character. In the Book of Acts we read about a situation between Paul and Barnabas that resulted in separation, a separation that led to an opportunity for the Gospel message to spread even further. Handling disagreements in a way that unites our faith and mission is critical to kingdom growth.2024-09-3036 minAnderson HillsLove Is Loyal: Modern Worship 9-22-24Loyalty is a key component of unity and it’s difficult to achieve without sacrificing one’s own preferences and desires. It requires putting aside selfishness, greed, and ambition, and instead focusing on a greater purpose. The story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz portrays love and loyalty at its best. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi caused her to cast aside all concern for her future and security, and to even break the bonds of community and religion. Ruth vowed that only death would separate her from Naomi. God’s Word promises that nothing can separate us from His love that is in Ch2024-09-2433 minAnderson HillsLove Is Loyal: Traditional Worship 9-22-24Loyalty is a key component of unity and it’s difficult to achieve without sacrificing one’s own preferences and desires. It requires putting aside selfishness, greed, and ambition, and instead focusing on a greater purpose. The story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz portrays love and loyalty at its best. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi caused her to cast aside all concern for her future and security, and to even break the bonds of community and religion. Ruth vowed that only death would separate her from Naomi. God’s Word promises that nothing can separate us from His love that is in Ch2024-09-2424 minAnderson HillsKeep Calm and Carry On: Traditional 8-15-24How we respond to others when we feel we have been wronged reveals our heart condition. Some common responses include expressing anger, seeking retaliation and holding grudges. While understandable, these are not the behaviors Jesus would encourage. He spoke of and modeled the importance of being peacemakers and peacekeepers. King David once found himself in a tense situation involving Nabal, a selfish, foolish man who made the mistake of offending the king. God used Nabal’s wife, Abigail, to prevent David from taking justice into his own hands. If we will let Him, God will help us in difficult situations so...2024-09-1738 minAnderson HillsKeep Calm and Carry On: Modern 8-15-24How we respond to others when we feel we have been wronged reveals our heart condition. Some common responses include expressing anger, seeking retaliation and holding grudges. While understandable, these are not the behaviors Jesus would encourage. He spoke of and modeled the importance of being peacemakers and peacekeepers. King David once found himself in a tense situation involving Nabal, a selfish, foolish man who made the mistake of offending the king. God used Nabal’s wife, Abigail, to prevent David from taking justice into his own hands. If we will let Him, God will help us in difficult situations so...2024-09-1736 minAnderson HillsBreaking the Ice of Unforgiveness: Traditional Worship 9-8-24Forgiveness may be the hardest thing many of us do in our lifetimes, but because none of us is without sin, forgiveness is essential if we want to love and be loved in this life. Unforgiveness is one of the deadliest forces in the world; it causes much pain and suffering and creates division. Forgiveness is even more powerful—not just as a response to the cross, a witness to the world, and a means of unity. Forgiveness is also an act of spiritual warfare. The enemy wants us to believe the lie that “we can’t possibly forgive so and so...2024-09-0937 minAnderson HillsBreaking the Ice of Unforgiveness: Modern Worship 9-8-24Forgiveness may be the hardest thing many of us do in our lifetimes, but because none of us is without sin, forgiveness is essential if we want to love and be loved in this life. Unforgiveness is one of the deadliest forces in the world; it causes much pain and suffering and creates division. Forgiveness is even more powerful—not just as a response to the cross, a witness to the world, and a means of unity. Forgiveness is also an act of spiritual warfare. The enemy wants us to believe the lie that “we can’t possibly forgive so and so...2024-09-0933 min
Anderson HillsLoving When It's Complicated - Traditional 9-1-24Pastor Jon Ferguson2024-09-0227 minAnderson HillsLoving When It's Complicated- Modern 9-1-24Pastor Jonathan Kollmann2024-09-0224 min
Anderson HillsHow To Make a Fool of Yourself: Traditional 8-25-24Solomon spends a lot of time describing the fool. In fact, the words fool and foolish appear in the Book of Proverbs close to 80 times. Solomon states numerous ways that we can make fools of ourselves: be self-reliant, don’t seek counsel, don’t consult God for guidance; don’t learn from your mistakes; make sure others know you are always right; be sure to keep your eyes on the world; blame God for your problems; and forget about self-control. In the New Testament Paul tells us that it is actually okay for us to be fools— as long as we are f...2024-08-2629 minAnderson HillsHow To Make a Fool of Yourself: Modern Worship 8-25-24Solomon spends a lot of time describing the fool. In fact, the words fool and foolish appear in the Book of Proverbs close to 80 times. Solomon states numerous ways that we can make fools of ourselves: be self-reliant, don’t seek counsel, don’t consult God for guidance; don’t learn from your mistakes; make sure others know you are always right; be sure to keep your eyes on the world; blame God for your problems; and forget about self-control. In the New Testament Paul tells us that it is actually okay for us to be fools— as long as we are f...2024-08-2525 minAnderson HillsHow to Stay Angry: Traditional 8-18-24Anger is a natural emotion. We all get angry! And while everyone gets angry, we don’t all get angry in the same way. We learn our preferred method of anger from our parents, from television, from a friend, or someone else. We usually learn to express anger in the way that it was most often demonstrated toward us. Scripture has a lot to say about anger, how it affects us and those to whom we express it. The Word tells us to acknowledge our anger, but not to sin in our anger. God advises us to deal with our an...2024-08-1927 minAnderson HillsHow to Stay Angry: Modern Worship 8-18-24Anger is a natural emotion. We all get angry! And while everyone gets angry, we don’t all get angry in the same way. We learn our preferred method of anger from our parents, from television, from a friend, or someone else. We usually learn to express anger in the way that it was most often demonstrated toward us. Scripture has a lot to say about anger, how it affects us and those to whom we express it. The Word tells us to acknowledge our anger, but not to sin in our anger. God advises us to deal with our an...2024-08-1923 minAnderson HillsHow to Commit Adultery: Traditional 8-11-24No one typically wakes up and says, I think I’ll commit adultery today. It is really a slow process of taking baby steps toward it. Affairs happen because people are not serious about avoiding the risk factors. Allowing yourself to fall into compromising situations and rationalizing your actions is a quick way to commit adultery. We need to follow God’s wisdom and do whatever it takes to be pure in marriage.2024-08-1225 minAnderson HillsHow To Commit Adultery: Modern 8-11-24No one typically wakes up and says, I think I’ll commit adultery today. It is really a slow process of taking baby steps toward it. Affairs happen because people are not serious about avoiding the risk factors. Allowing yourself to fall into compromising situations and rationalizing your actions is a quick way to commit adultery. We need to follow God’s wisdom and do whatever it takes to be pure in marriage.2024-08-1228 minAnderson HillsHow To Become An Addict Traditional 8-4-24When you rely on yourself to fight a secret pull toward a worldly desire, you’re on the fast track to addiction. An addiction to anything other than God Himself is wrong. God is the only One who can (and should) habitually satisfy and meet our needs. To do so with anything else draws us away from Him and displeases Him. He alone is worthy of our complete attention, love, and service. To offer these things to anything or anyone else is idolatry.2024-08-0520 minAnderson HillsHow to Become an Addict: Modern 8-4-24When you rely on yourself to fight a secret pull toward a worldly desire, you’re on the fast track to addiction. An addiction to anything other than God Himself is wrong. God is the only One who can (and should) habitually satisfy and meet our needs. To do so with anything else draws us away from Him and displeases Him. He alone is worthy of our complete attention, love, and service. To offer these things to anything or anyone else is idolatry.2024-08-0527 minAnderson HillsHow to Drift from God: Traditional 7-28-24Was there a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are today? If so, what happened? It is easy to drift away from God. It can be a subtle process that people may not even realize is happening. The primary reason is busyness. But other reasons, including temptation, circumstances, bad influences, and neglecting to spend time with God, can cause us to drift from Him. We need to acknowledge the truth that God didn’t move, we actually drifted away. God wants you to return to your first love and experience renewed fellowship with Him.2024-07-3026 minAnderson HillsHow to Drift from God: Modern 7-28-24Was there a time when you were closer to Jesus than you are today? If so, what happened? It is easy to drift away from God. It can be a subtle process that people may not even realize is happening. The primary reason is busyness. But other reasons, including temptation, circumstances, bad influences, and neglecting to spend time with God, can cause us to drift from Him. We need to acknowledge the truth that God didn’t move, we actually drifted away. God wants you to return to your first love and experience renewed fellowship with Him.2024-07-3026 min
Anderson HillsFinding Rest in My Work: Traditional Worship 7-21-24On a weekly basis, your “work” is a big part of your life. It can also be a major cause of stress. God created us with a need for responsibility and for work to be enjoyable, not difficult. But sin entered the world consequently changing the work experience. To go from stress to rest in our work, we need the right work perspective. Work is necessary and important, but work is not everything. We cannot fall into the trap of letting what we do become our identity, nor can we allow work to interfere with God’s command to rest. God wo...2024-07-2235 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest in My Work: Modern Worship 7-21-24On a weekly basis, your “work” is a big part of your life. It can also be a major cause of stress. God created us with a need for responsibility and for work to be enjoyable, not difficult. But sin entered the world consequently changing the work experience. To go from stress to rest in our work, we need the right work perspective. Work is necessary and important, but work is not everything. We cannot fall into the trap of letting what we do become our identity, nor can we allow work to interfere with God’s command to rest. God wo...2024-07-2224 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest in My Finances: Traditional 7-14-24We can’t escape the fact that money is a source of stress in our lives. With the economy, inflation, career concerns and debt, it’s no wonder two out of three Americans feel anxious about their finances. Whether you have a little or a lot by our societal standards, you must learn to manage money and handle financial pressure. Money cannot be the source of our hope and trust. Following God’s principles for handling your finances will help you go from stress to rest. Peace about your finances starts with getting on the right track. God has ways to hel2024-07-1428 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest in My Finances: Modern Worship 7-14-24We can’t escape the fact that money is a source of stress in our lives. With the economy, inflation, career concerns and debt, it’s no wonder two out of three Americans feel anxious about their finances. Whether you have a little or a lot by our societal standards, you must learn to manage money and handle financial pressure. Money cannot be the source of our hope and trust. Following God’s principles for handling your finances will help you go from stress to rest. Peace about your finances starts with getting on the right track. God has ways to hel2024-07-1427 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest in My Relationships: Traditional 7-7-24To reduce stress in our relationships, we must make relational changes. It’s easy to point the finger at the other person and expect them to change. Trying to fix another person only adds to anxiety. But moving from stress to rest in relationships begins with ME. In most relationship issues, we personally contribute to the problem, so we always begin with looking at our own hearts. We reset our expectations of the relationship. We minimize our egos and put others before ourselves. We seek to grow in empathy toward others. We ask God what He desires to love others we...2024-07-0939 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest in My Relationships: Modern 7-7-24To reduce stress in our relationships, we must make relational changes. It’s easy to point the finger at the other person and expect them to change. Trying to fix another person only adds to anxiety. But moving from stress to rest in relationships begins with ME. In most relationship issues, we personally contribute to the problem, so we always begin with looking at our own hearts. We reset our expectations of the relationship. We minimize our egos and put others before ourselves. We seek to grow in empathy toward others. We ask God what He desires to love others we...2024-07-0925 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest From My Burdens Traditional 6-30-24Every Christian, often with noble motives, has taken up stress-producing burdens that Jesus never asked us to carry, and we have had to learn to lay them down. In fact, the Christian life could be described as continually laying down unnecessary burdens at Christ’s feet, and daily seeking fresh mercy, relief, and rest in His presence. The truth is that God can use stress for our good and His glory. God doesn’t always eliminate our burdens, but often uses stress to draw us to Himself—to give us focus, to correct us, and to strengthen our faith.2024-07-0130 minAnderson HillsFinding Rest From My Burdens Modern 6-30-24Every Christian, often with noble motives, has taken up stress-producing burdens that Jesus never asked us to carry, and we have had to learn to lay them down. In fact, the Christian life could be described as continually laying down unnecessary burdens at Christ’s feet, and daily seeking fresh mercy, relief, and rest in His presence. The truth is that God can use stress for our good and His glory. God doesn’t always eliminate our burdens, but often uses stress to draw us to Himself—to give us focus, to correct us, and to strengthen our faith.2024-07-0127 min
Anderson HillsThe King's Reward: Traditional 6-23-24A man, described as the “rich young man”, asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus called him to sell his possessions and give to the poor so that he might have treasure in heaven and then to follow Him. Sadly, the man was unwilling to part with his riches to obtain eternal life and the rewards of following Jesus. You cannot grow as a disciple without paying a price. Peter testified that he and his comrades had given up much to commit to Jesus, and he asked Jesus, “What’s in it for us? What’s the p...2024-06-2529 minAnderson HillsThe King's Reward: Modern Worship 6-23-24A man, described as the “rich young man”, asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus called him to sell his possessions and give to the poor so that he might have treasure in heaven and then to follow Him. Sadly, the man was unwilling to part with his riches to obtain eternal life and the rewards of following Jesus. You cannot grow as a disciple without paying a price. Peter testified that he and his comrades had given up much to commit to Jesus, and he asked Jesus, “What’s in it for us? What’s the p...2024-06-2535 minAnderson HillsThe King's Servant-Leaders: Traditional 6-16-24Jesus radically recasts true leadership by modeling servant leadership. Jesus, rather than wielding power and authority for self-promotion, empowers and lifts up others. Jesus teaches, “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” In contrast to worldly leadership, Jesus’ followers lead by serving. Disciples regard whatever power or privilege God has afforded them as gifts to be given for the sake of others. Followers seek to protect and promote others, even to their own hurt. Jesus does not call His disciples to walk a path that He did...2024-06-1731 minAnderson HillsThe King's Servant-Leaders: Modern Worship 6-16-24Jesus radically recasts true leadership by modeling servant leadership. Jesus, rather than wielding power and authority for self-promotion, empowers and lifts up others. Jesus teaches, “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” In contrast to worldly leadership, Jesus’ followers lead by serving. Disciples regard whatever power or privilege God has afforded them as gifts to be given for the sake of others. Followers seek to protect and promote others, even to their own hurt. Jesus does not call His disciples to walk a path that He did...2024-06-1730 minAnderson HillsThe King's People's Pain: Modern Worship 6-9-24In his book, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” These words convey well the calling of Jesus that Mark recorded: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” Jesus wanted to make it clear to His disciples and the crowd that the principle of suffering that was in His future would also apply to His followers. If you want to be a disciple of Jesus—you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. It’s easy to say...2024-06-0928 minAnderson HillsThe King's People's Pain: Traditional 6-9-24In his book, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” These words convey well the calling of Jesus that Mark recorded: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” Jesus wanted to make it clear to His disciples and the crowd that the principle of suffering that was in His future would also apply to His followers. If you want to be a disciple of Jesus—you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. It’s easy to say...2024-06-0931 minAnderson HillsThe King's Pain: Traditional 6-2-24For the first time Jesus plainly speaks about what no one expected. The Christ, prophesied to be Israel’s mighty and everlasting King, must suffer terrible things, be rejected by the elders, and be killed. But He will rise from the dead. A dead Christ? A condemned King? Dying and rising? Right in the center of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the heart of His mission, but His disciples cannot grasp it. Rejection and death certainly was not what the disciples were expecting. They expected victory, not defeat. Without paying for our sins by suffering pain on the cross, or defe...2024-06-0324 minAnderson HillsThe King's Pain: Modern Worship 6-2-24For the first time Jesus plainly speaks about what no one expected. The Christ, prophesied to be Israel’s mighty and everlasting King, must suffer terrible things, be rejected by the elders, and be killed. But He will rise from the dead. A dead Christ? A condemned King? Dying and rising? Right in the center of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the heart of His mission, but His disciples cannot grasp it. Rejection and death certainly was not what the disciples were expecting. They expected victory, not defeat. Without paying for our sins by suffering pain on the cross, or defe...2024-06-0322 minAnderson HillsThe King's Law: Traditional 5-26-24In Jesus’ day, two prominent realities organized Jewish life, the Temple and Torah. At the Temple, sacrifices were made, feasts celebrated, and worship offered. Through the Torah, God instructed His people to live holy lives by keeping His Commandments. Over time, Israel’s religious leaders developed extensive and complicated teachings for how the Law of God should be applied in specific areas. But as often happens, when human beings add to God’s law, we end up subtracting from it. Rule keeping and score keeping replace heart devotion. Following customs and traditions can’t fix your sinful heart. Only Jesus Christ...2024-05-2625 minAnderson HillsThe King's Law: Modern Worship 5-26-24In Jesus’ day, two prominent realities organized Jewish life, the Temple and Torah. At the Temple, sacrifices were made, feasts celebrated, and worship offered. Through the Torah, God instructed His people to live holy lives by keeping His Commandments. Over time, Israel’s religious leaders developed extensive and complicated teachings for how the Law of God should be applied in specific areas. But as often happens, when human beings add to God’s law, we end up subtracting from it. Rule keeping and score keeping replace heart devotion. Following customs and traditions can’t fix your sinful heart. Only Jesus Christ...2024-05-2631 minAnderson HillsThe King's Provision: Traditional 5-19-24The feeding of five thousand is important for understanding who Jesus is, what people need, and the essence of discipleship. The crowd elicits compassion from Jesus, “They are like sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus challenges the disciples by saying, “You give them something to eat.” It’s as though He wants His power to work through them. Jesus multiplies their bread; He uses their hands to feed the crowd; He provides more than enough for everyone. Discipleship is about serving Jesus’ people with the sustenance Jesus supplies. We are called to give to God from what God has provided for us—our money...2024-05-2027 minAnderson HillsThe King's Provision: Modern Worship 5-19-24The feeding of five thousand is important for understanding who Jesus is, what people need, and the essence of discipleship. The crowd elicits compassion from Jesus, “They are like sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus challenges the disciples by saying, “You give them something to eat.” It’s as though He wants His power to work through them. Jesus multiplies their bread; He uses their hands to feed the crowd; He provides more than enough for everyone. Discipleship is about serving Jesus’ people with the sustenance Jesus supplies. We are called to give to God from what God has provided for us—our money...2024-05-2025 minAnderson HillsThe King's People: Traditional 5-12-24Jesus’ selects twelve common men—not men trained by religious elites, not scribes or Pharisees. With His chosen followers, Jesus also shows us something about the reign of God—it’s communal. Jesus calls individuals to Himself but also brings them into community with each other. The King’s people could more appropriately be known as the King’s servants. Servants of Christ voluntarily set aside their own rights in order to love, serve, and obey the will of God in Christ Jesus. Servants of Christ die to sin and fleshly desires, allowing Christ’s life to flow through them. To be a servan...2024-05-1333 minAnderson HillsThe King's People: Modern Worship 5-12-24Jesus’ selects twelve common men—not men trained by religious elites, not scribes or Pharisees. With His chosen followers, Jesus also shows us something about the reign of God—it’s communal. Jesus calls individuals to Himself but also brings them into community with each other. The King’s people could more appropriately be known as the King’s servants. Servants of Christ voluntarily set aside their own rights in order to love, serve, and obey the will of God in Christ Jesus. Servants of Christ die to sin and fleshly desires, allowing Christ’s life to flow through them. To be a servan...2024-05-1332 minAnderson HillsThe King's Opposition: Traditional 5 - 5-24Mark recounts opposition to Jesus ranging from unbelief, to plots, to destroy and kill Him. This comes not only from Herod’s camp and religious elites, but also from Jesus’ own people. Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth and taught in the synagogue. Given His reputation, one would expect Him to receive a hero’s welcome. But even though He astonished the townspeople, they were also offended by him. Opposition to Jesus is also a relevant theme for disciples through the ages. Christians should expect hardships, while also knowing that our lives are in God’s hands. We can rest in...2024-05-0528 minAnderson HillsThe King's Opposition Modern Worship 5 - 5-24Mark recounts opposition to Jesus ranging from unbelief, to plots, to destroy and kill Him. This comes not only from Herod’s camp and religious elites, but also from Jesus’ own people. Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth and taught in the synagogue. Given His reputation, one would expect Him to receive a hero’s welcome. But even though He astonished the townspeople, they were also offended by him. Opposition to Jesus is also a relevant theme for disciples through the ages. Christians should expect hardships, while also knowing that our lives are in God’s hands. We can rest in...2024-05-0523 minAnderson HillsThe King's Parables: Traditional 4-28-24In the Gospel of Mark, there are eight parables, stories to illustrate a profound, valuable moral lesson. Jesus uses parables to reveal mysteries to His followers and to conceal truth from those opposed to Him. However, His parables are not always easy to understand. Even His own disciples often asked Jesus to explain the stories to them. Through His parables, Jesus taught that God’s Kingdom would be established through love, service, and sacrifice, and was ultimately seen in His own display of love, service, and sacrifice at the cross. People need to decide whether or not they will submit to...2024-04-2924 minAnderson HillsThe King's Parables: Modern Worship 4-28-24In the Gospel of Mark, there are eight parables, stories to illustrate a profound, valuable moral lesson. Jesus uses parables to reveal mysteries to His followers and to conceal truth from those opposed to Him. However, His parables are not always easy to understand. Even His own disciples often asked Jesus to explain the stories to them. Through His parables, Jesus taught that God’s Kingdom would be established through love, service, and sacrifice, and was ultimately seen in His own display of love, service, and sacrifice at the cross. People need to decide whether or not they will submit to...2024-04-2933 minAnderson HillsThe King's Power and Authority: Traditional 4-21-24The question of Jesus’ identity dominates the first half of Mark’s Gospel. Jesus begins answering this question by revealing His authority and power. He has the authority to teach God’s Word, forgive sins, and call disciples. He has the power to drive out demons, heal diseases, and bring the dead back to life. The ultimate point of Jesus’ demonstrating His authority and power is for people to see who He really is, and through Him, to be reconciled with God.2024-04-2232 minAnderson HillsThe King's Power and Authority: Modern Worship 4-21-24The question of Jesus’ identity dominates the first half of Mark’s Gospel. Jesus begins answering this question by revealing His authority and power. He has the authority to teach God’s Word, forgive sins, and call disciples. He has the power to drive out demons, heal diseases, and bring the dead back to life. The ultimate point of Jesus’ demonstrating His authority and power is for people to see who He really is, and through Him, to be reconciled with God.2024-04-2230 minAnderson HillsThe King's Proclamation: Modern Worship 4-14-24Jesus’ ministry begins and is summarized in His proclamation, “The time promised by God has come at last! The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” The kingdom of God had come near in the person of the King. It is indeed Good News, and it calls for a personal response. Beginning with these words, Jesus signals that whatever else happens, however bad things may look, the result of His ministry will be good. Jesus’ definition of the kingdom of God was different than what people expected. The Kingdom of God is not a physic...2024-04-1529 minAnderson HillsThe King's Proclamation: Traditional Worship 4-14-24Jesus’ ministry begins and is summarized in His proclamation, “The time promised by God has come at last! The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” The kingdom of God had come near in the person of the King. It is indeed Good News, and it calls for a personal response. Beginning with these words, Jesus signals that whatever else happens, however bad things may look, the result of His ministry will be good. Jesus’ definition of the kingdom of God was different than what people expected. The Kingdom of God is not a physic...2024-04-1536 minAnderson HillsThe King's Preparation: Traditional 4-7-24With God, every significant event is preceded by a time of intense preparation. Mark tells us that God sent John the Baptizer to “prepare the way of the Lord.” John proclaimed the need for spiritual cleansing in preparation for the Messiah and His kingdom. Jesus, Himself, is prepared for ministry through baptism and temptation, orienting Himself, and the reader, to two great realities—a Father who elects and loves, and an enemy who hates and destroys. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts so God can work through us to serve Him.2024-04-0924 minAnderson HillsThe King's Preparation: Modern Worship 4-7-24With God, every significant event is preceded by a time of intense preparation. Mark tells us that God sent John the Baptizer to “prepare the way of the Lord.” John proclaimed the need for spiritual cleansing in preparation for the Messiah and His kingdom. Jesus, Himself, is prepared for ministry through baptism and temptation, orienting Himself, and the reader, to two great realities—a Father who elects and loves, and an enemy who hates and destroys. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts so God can work through us to serve Him.2024-04-0926 min
Anderson HillsEaster: Traditional 3-31-24The lesson of Job mimics the Passion of Christ, who remained faithful to God even as He was being betrayed, mocked, tortured, and crucified. These seven days are called Holy Week because without the crucifixion, there would have been no Resurrection Sunday. Had Christ not hung on the cross, taken on our sins, and defeated Satan’s power, His rising again would not have been as meaningful. We know how the story ends, but try not to jump ahead in your mind and heart. Each day, put yourself in the moment and take the place of Jesus, of the disciples, of...2024-04-0134 minAnderson HillsEaster: Modern Worship 3-31-24The lesson of Job mimics the Passion of Christ, who remained faithful to God even as He was being betrayed, mocked, tortured, and crucified. These seven days are called Holy Week because without the crucifixion, there would have been no Resurrection Sunday. Had Christ not hung on the cross, taken on our sins, and defeated Satan’s power, His rising again would not have been as meaningful. We know how the story ends, but try not to jump ahead in your mind and heart. Each day, put yourself in the moment and take the place of Jesus, of the disciples, of...2024-04-0131 min
Anderson HillsGod Speaks in the Storm: Traditional 3-24-24God finally shows up and reminds Job of everything he does not know about Him. Through a series of questions, He reminds Job of the type of God He is— incomprehensible, all-knowing, all-powerful, and the ultimate arbiter of good and righteousness. He is beyond all comprehension, and He deserves our trust and praise. This is the God Job came face to face with and the God we come face to face with, too. Hearing our God who speaks, should humble and remind us that we do not need to know the answer to everything but to trust that He is go...2024-03-2525 minAnderson HillsGod Speaks in the Storm: Modern Worship 3-24-24God finally shows up and reminds Job of everything he does not know about Him. Through a series of questions, He reminds Job of the type of God He is— incomprehensible, all-knowing, all-powerful, and the ultimate arbiter of good and righteousness. He is beyond all comprehension, and He deserves our trust and praise. This is the God Job came face to face with and the God we come face to face with, too. Hearing our God who speaks, should humble and remind us that we do not need to know the answer to everything but to trust that He is go...2024-03-2533 min