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Eph 4: The Truthful Church (pt3 of 3)

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How do we reach Christianity maturity? 3 points. 1) Leaders train. 2) Members minister. 3) Most importantly, all of us have been given the task of speaking the truth in love to one another. First, leaders train. Pastors, evangelists, teachers – typically, people with these gifts form the leadership of the church.… Read more

Eph 4: The Truthful Church (pt2 of 3)

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To diligently keep the unity, the people of God have to live lives worthy of our salvation. In other words, they have to be true Christians who are humble and gentle and patient and accepting of one another in love. How is unity broken? By taking the completely opposite attitude and behavior that true believers possess.… Read more

Eph 4: The Truthful Church (pt1 of 3)

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Today, I want to talk about Christian maturity. Individual maturity is important, but equally important is the maturity of our church. We have some mature or maturing members of this church, but in my opinion, as a church, we are still immature. How do we become mature corporately as members of Hill Community Church?… Read more

Vision for the Church: Acts 2 (Summary)

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What should a church be about? An analogy for church is the planet Jupiter. Hard, rocky core surrounded by swirling gases. Churches need a core that’s solid. Everything around it can be fluid. Programs can start and stop. Ministries can come and go. Methodologies can change depending on who you are trying to reach or build up.… Read more

Vision for the Church: Gospel and Spiritual Fruit (pt4 of 4)

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When the gospel is preached and there is a true conversion, then your life changes (Fruit of the Spirit). Now we are ready to talk about the fruit of the Spirit. Gal 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.… Read more

Vision for the Church: Gospel and Spiritual Fruit (pt3 of 4)

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A second reason that we need to keep the gospel at the forefront of our minds and hearts is our need to have a posture of dependence on Christ. John 15:5 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” When we were saved, when we were born of the Spirit, we acknowledged our helplessness and hopelessness.… Read more