What if one decision could shape the entire trajectory of your life—without you even realizing it? In this powerful message, Pastor Aaron McRae explores how God's Word is not only God-breathed but incredibly useful—for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

From Billy Graham’s life-changing moment of surrender to the authority of Scripture to the Apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy, this message reminds us: the Bible is not just ancient text—it’s living truth that transforms lives.

📖 You’ll learn:

Why all Scripture matters (yes, even the confusing parts!)
The six literary genres of the Bible and how to read them
How to let Scripture shape your thoughts, decisions, and relationships
The difference between information and transformation

🙌 Whether you’re a seasoned believer or exploring your faith, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to move beyond selective reading and embrace the entire Word of God—as your guide, your truth, and your source of hope.

Key Scriptures:
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Romans 15:4
Hebrews 4:12
Ephesians 6:4
John 8:32
Psalm 119:11

Additional Resources:
Bible Project: “How To Read the Bible” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdH5S7art83m8V4cvQqzBO1oIfsdmWKib
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“How To Read the Bible for All It’s Worth” by Fee & Stuart - https://a.co/d/bgIwOwU
“The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How you Read the Bible” Scot McKnight - https://a.co/d/9fKI0jA

John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast “Scripture” (4 episodes, May 26th – June 16th)
Read Scripture: Week 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-scripture-e1/id1592847144?i=1000709878970
Meditate Scripture: Week 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditate-scripture-e2/id1592847144?i=1000710847991
Study Scripture: Week 3 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-scripture-e3/id1592847144?i=1000712068295
Memorize Scripture: Week 4 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memorize-scripture-e4/id1592847144?i=1000713069261

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What defines you—your past, your pain, or the label the world has placed on you?

In this powerful message, More Than a Label, Chris Simning dives into the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, bringing it to life through his own story of brokenness, humor, and deep hope. With raw honesty and spiritual insight, Pastor Chris invites us to consider four life-changing questions rooted in this miracle moment with Jesus:

1. Do you want to get well?
2. What is your mat—and is it paralyzing you?
3. Do you feel lost in the crowd?
4. Where will your mat lead you?

Through these questions, we’re reminded that healing often begins with movement. Sometimes, Jesus doesn’t remove our brokenness, but instead transforms it into a powerful story of empathy, connection, and purpose.

If you feel stuck, overlooked, or labeled by the world—this message is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Jesus sees beyond your label.
• Movement is often the first step toward healing.
• Your brokenness can become a vessel of hope for others.
• God wants to work through your story, not just in spite of it.

#MoreThanALabel #ChrisSimning #John5 #HealingAndHope #FaithInBrokenness #JesusHeals #PoolOfBethesda #ChristianSermon #MoveYourMat #SundayMessage

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In a world marked by outrage, division, and chaos, what does it look like to represent Jesus and His Kingdom?

In this message, Pastor Ed Stetzer explores the Apostle Paul’s passionate words to the church in Corinth—a church caught in cultural confusion and compromise. Through 2 Corinthians 5, we’re reminded that our identity in Christ radically reshapes how we see the world and how we live within it.

🟡 Key Themes:

• We are made new through Christ (2 Cor. 5:17)
• We are called to the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18–19)
• We are ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor. 5:20)
• We live transformed lives because of the cross (2 Cor. 5:21)

💬 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21

⚡ Whether you feel frustrated by the world around you or disheartened by your own shortcomings, this message offers hope, purpose, and a clear call: to represent Jesus well—through His truth, His righteousness, and His reconciling love.

Scripture References:

• 2 Corinthians 5:16–21
• Ephesians 6:19–20
• Isaiah 53:6
• Matthew 6:33
• Romans 12:2

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As we turn the page from prayer to Scripture in our "And Also" series, Pastor Jayden Zwerner opens up by helping us consider how God's Word becomes not just something we hear—but something we receive, hold, and live out. Teaching from 1 Thessalonians 2:13 and Matthew 4, Jayden explores how the Word of God was at work in the early church under persecution—and how it can transform us from the inside out today.

Whether you're just learning to read the Bible or you’ve known the words for years, this message challenges you to move beyond information and into transformation. It’s not enough to carry the Bible—we need it to carry us.

When life presses hard, will the Word of God be what flows out?

Key Scriptures
📖 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — “...you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
📖 Matthew 4 — Jesus overcomes temptation by anchoring His responses in the Word: “It is written…”
📖 Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
📖 Psalm 1 — The one who delights in God’s Word is like a tree planted by streams of water
📖 2 Peter 1:3-4 — God’s promises equip us to live godly lives

Resources & Reflection
• Scripture Memory Challenge: Commit one verse to memory this week and ask God to plant it deep in your heart.
• Reading Plan: Follow along in your “And Also” journal as we explore a new spiritual practice each month.
• Song Recommendation: “Word of God Speak” by MercyMe

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Today’s service is a powerful celebration of how God is transforming lives—from birth through young adulthood—right here at Hillside Community Church.

We’re highlighting the incredible impact of Summer Blast 2025, a Christ-centered experience where over 900 kids encountered the love of Jesus, guided by more than 300 dedicated volunteers. Led by adults and students alike, elementary-age kids worshiped, prayed, learned in small groups, and many made decisions to follow Jesus for the very first time!

But Summer Blast isn’t just for kids—teens, young adults, and adults were also deeply impacted as they served and experienced God at work.

In this special service, you'll hear from our entire Next Gen team—the pastors and leaders who pour into our children and students every week. Come celebrate with us and be reminded that the future of the Church is bright, because God is already moving powerfully in the next generation.

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Is it possible that joy is the missing ingredient in your prayer life? In this week’s message, The Secret to Powerful Prayer, we explore the Apostle Paul's bold invitation in Philippians 4 to rejoice always—even in hardship—and how joy shapes the way we pray, think, and live.

We often seek peace by trying to remove anxiety, but what if peace is produced through joyful, thankful, persistent prayer? This isn’t about faking happiness—it’s about discovering a spiritual rhythm that over time transforms how we experience God.

💡 Big Idea: The secret ingredient for peace over anxiety is developing joy in prayer as a primary characteristic of our faith in Christ.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Philippians 4:4-7 – "Rejoice in the Lord always… by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
• James 1:14-15 – The anatomy of temptation and sin
• Romans 2:4 – "God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance"
• Acts 3:19 – “Repent… that times of refreshing may come from the Lord”

📚 Featured Quotes & Resources:

• “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” — Henri Nouwen
• “God instituted prayer in order to lend his creatures the dignity of causality.” — Blaise Pascal
• “Joy… is the gigantic secret of the Christian.” — G.K. Chesterton
• Philippians context from The Bible Project

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No matter how far you've gone, no matter what you've done—you can always come back home. In this moving message from Luke 15:11–32, we explore the heart of the Father through the parable of the prodigal son. But this isn’t just a story about one rebellious son—it’s about all of us. Whether you’re the younger son, the older brother, or someone in between, God’s grace invites you to return.

With historical context, spiritual insight, and a powerful story of redemption behind the hymn “Lord, I’m Coming Home,” this message reminds us that God's love isn’t cautious or calculated—it runs to meet us with open arms.

💡 Key Themes:

• What to do when you’ve already done what you shouldn’t
• The danger of sin's subtle spiral—and the beauty of repentance
• God’s kindness that leads us to restoration, not rejection
• The radical, pursuing grace of the Father that redefines what we deserve

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Luke 15:11–32 – The Parable of the Prodigal Son
• Romans 3:23 – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
• 1 John 1:8 – “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves…”
• James 1:14–15 – The progression from desire to death
• James 4:17 – The sin of omission
• Romans 2:4 – “God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.”
• Acts 3:19 – “Repent… that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

🎵 Featured Hymn:
"Lord, I’m Coming Home"
By William J. Kirkpatrick
Written during a revival in 1892 as a prayer for a prodigal soul

“Coming home, coming home, nevermore to roam.
Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.”

Watch Live | 1:00:07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFrP_mOQylI

📌 Takeaways:

• Sin will take you further than you want to go, but grace meets you there.
• God is more gracious, more patient, and more loving than we could imagine.
• You don’t have to clean up first—just come back.
• The Father doesn’t just welcome you home—He runs to meet you.

If you’re ready to return to God, or if you’re in need of grace today, remember:
You can always come back home.

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What if prayer was more than a wish list? What if it was a supernatural act of trust, surrender, and relationship?

In this message, Pastor Aaron McRae explores Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7 to ask, seek, and knock. Through this passage—and with a deep dive into God’s character—we learn that prayer isn’t just about getting what we want, but becoming who God is shaping us to be.

You’ll discover:
Why how you wait matters in prayer
What it means to truly trust God as your Father
The difference between praying for comfort vs. praying for courage
Why persistent, hope-filled prayer transforms you from the inside out

🔑 Key Scriptures:
Matthew 7:7–11
Matthew 6:9–10 (The Lord’s Prayer)
James 1:17, Philippians 1:6, Colossians 3:1
John 14:13–14, John 15:7

🙌 Let this message challenge you to pray boldly, trust deeply, and live with your heart aligned to God's will—not just to get answers, but to walk closer with Him.

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