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Galatians

Cast Out Hagar and Ishmael

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Exodus 21:8-13, Gal 4:21-31 Cast out the religious mindset and enter into the freedom that only Jesus can offer.… Read more

Jacob Reaped What He Sowed (as a husband)

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Gal 6:7-8 While Jacob might not be a deceitful man, he was far from perfect. Although God works for the good of all who love him, the spiritual principle of reaping what you sow cannot be broken. Jacob made some horrible choices as a husband and he reaped the consequences.… Read more

Pentecost Sunday: Why We Need the Holy Spirit

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Preacher: Pastor Ray The Holy Spirit came in power during the first Pentecost. Listen as we discuss why we still need the Holy Spirit today. Discussion Questions Here are 5 reasons why we should consider the Holy Spirit today: 1) The Holy Spirit is God 2) Pentecost was a historical event 3) Jesus told us to pray for the Holy Spirit in the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 1) 4) We need the Holy Spirit’s divine help to deepen our faith in Jesus 5) The Holy Spirit alone brings true unity – Which one of these reasons provides the most motivation for you to seek the Holy Spirit?… Read more

Reflection – How Did I Encounter Jesus in 2013? (pt3 of 3)

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I wasn’t aware of the severity of spiritual battle until this year. I began this year with those sermons about the figless fig tree in Matthew and I had to ask myself, have I born any fruit? In my 20 years of walking with Jesus, do I know him as well as I do a friend who I have known for that long?… Read more

Reflection – How Did I Encounter Jesus in 2013? (pt2 of 3)

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Matt 23 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You lock up the kingdom of heaven from people. For you don’t go in, and you don’t allow those entering to go in. One thing is for sure. Religion and tradition will not save you. These religious leaders were highly committed to their way of doing religion and following tradition.… Read more

Reflection – How Did I Encounter Jesus in 2013? (pt1 of 3)

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Today, I want us to take a look back on 2013. Was it a good year for you? Was it a good year for us, Hill Community Church? How do you define a year as being good or successful? What criteria do you use? Is it a good year if you got a new job or a new baby was born into your family or you got married, or your kids got all A’s in school, or you got a raise and so you can buy the things you always wanted?… Read more