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The Christmas Story is rooted in God’s promise to bring eternal blessing and hope through the birth and life of Jesus. This promise is the Good News that brings great joy for all people.
Craig Albracht - December 22, 2024
There are vibrant colors we regularly use in the season of Christmas. These colors are also present throughout Scripture and can be reframed as reminders of the reason for the season and the hope we have through Christ.
Blake Clevenger - December 1, 2024
Tommy Politz - December 8, 2024
Johnathan Mast - December 15, 2024
Johnathan Mast - December 24, 2024
Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty? It’s that moment where we catch ourselves parenting on empty, leading on empty, and living on empty - just trying to make it to the next day, event, or season. There are three spiritual gauges from the Bible that can help us avoid Running on Empty and instead live a life full of peace and joy: Shema, Shabbat, & Shalom.
Tommy Politz - November 10, 2024
Johnathan Mast - November 17, 2024
Tommy Politz - November 24, 2024
In Ephesians 1:3-14 is a continuous cascade of hope and joy through seven blessings that we can cling to from God. These blessings remind us of what is eternal and everlasting in Christ.
Tommy Politz - September 22, 2024
Johnathan Mast - September 29, 2024
Tommy Politz - October 6, 2024
Grant Politz - October 13, 2024
Johnathan Mast - October 20, 2024
Tommy Politz - October 27, 2024
Johnathan Mast - November 3, 2024
Relationships can be tricky - from co-workers to kids, spouses, college roommates, extended family, and friends, it can be challenging to manage, and there are many ways they can go sideways. Each week, we’ll see what hope and wisdom the Bible offers about one of the five blunders everyone should avoid.
Tommy Politz - August 18, 2024
Johnathan Mast - August 25, 2024
Blake Clevenger - September 1, 2024
Tommy Politz - September 8, 2024
Johnathan Mast - September 15, 2024
Jesus sent his disciples out with a Great Commandment and Commission - to love God and lead those around them into a growing relationship with Him. That same invitation and challenge is extended to us as the body of Christ, leading to an opportunity for a great commitment by the church!
Johnathan Mast - August 11, 2024
This Sunday, we celebrated what God did at Camp! One of the themes of the Gospel of Mark is that Jesus is the Good News that we are looking for. Jesus came to seek and save the lost - he came to serve, not be served.
Blake Clevenger - August 4, 2024
In the book of Colossians, we see the identity of Christ and guidance for how we structure our priorities and worship. Jesus’ identity above all is Lord and, when it comes to our lives, he is the Lord above all.
Tommy Politz - June 2, 2024
Johnathan Mast - June 9, 2024
Tommy Politz - June 16, 2024
Johnathan Mast - June 23, 2024
Grant Politz - June 30, 2024
Blake Clevenger - July 7, 2024
Grant Politz - July 14, 2024
Blake Clevenger - July 21, 2024
Grant Politz - July 28, 2024
On April 7, 2024, Tommy Politz passed on the Senior Pastor role of Hillside Christian Church to Johnathan Mast. The Elder Council commissioned and prayed over Johnathan and his family for this new role.
Tommy Politz - April 8, 2024
Jesus was a wonderful storyteller. Through his parables, Jesus told stories to help his followers understand deeper truths about the character of God, the Kingdom of Heaven, and how we should live and treat those around us because of his great love and life.
Tommy Politz - March 24, 2024
Tommy Politz, Johnathan Mast - March 31, 2024
Johnathan Mast - April 14, 2024
Blake Clevenger - April 21, 2024
Johnathan Mast - April 28, 2024
Tommy Politz - May 5, 2024
Johnathan Mast - May 12, 2024
Tommy Politz and Johnathan Mast - May 19, 2024
Blake Clevenger - May 26, 2024
You've likely heard the axiom, “The grass is greener on the other side.” Far too often, we drift into an unhealthy discontentment - longing for what this world offers. What's next isn't always better, but what God has planned for us when we are at home in eternity with Him is!
Tommy Politz and Johnathan Mast - February 11, 2024
Johnathan Mast - February 18, 2024
Johnathan Mast - March 3, 2024
Blake Clevenger - March 10, 2024
Johnathan Mast - March 17, 2024
At the core of Hillside’s culture is functioning and serving as a team in every moment. Join us as Tommy Politz shares a vision for the next season of Hillside through Team Leadership and Team Transitions.
Tommy Politz - February 25, 2024
Throughout the New and Old Testament, we see that mental and spiritual health are deeply connected. In this series, we will address worry and anxiety, sadness and depression, stress and burnout, as well as what it means to have peace of mind.
Tommy Politz - January 7, 2024
Johnathan Mast - January 14, 2024
Tommy Politz - January 21, 2024
Johnathan Mast - January 28, 2024
Tommy Politz - February 4, 2024
Praying Scripture is practiced and modeled by Jesus. Jesus Himself even gives us a prayer to speak to the Father: The Lord’s Prayer. This robust practice has the power to transform our hearts, souls, strength, and minds.
Tommy Politz - December 31, 2023
Before the star in the sky, the baby in the manger, and shepherds watching their flocks by night, there was hope woven throughout the Old Testament. It is a Christmas hope pointing to the savior of the world we encounter and see in the New Testament.
Johnathan Mast - December 3, 2023
Tommy Politz - December 10, 2023
Johnathan Mast - December 17, 2023
Tommy Politz, Grant Politz - December 24, 2023
Temptation does not want to take over a small part of your life, it wants to overrun all of you. How do we fight back when we are tempted? What if it feels like we are backed into a corner? Take heart - God’s faithfulness helps us endure and overcome any temptation as we live for Christ.
Johnathan Mast - October 29, 2023
Tommy Politz - November 5, 2023
Johnathan Mast - November 12, 2023
Tommy Politz - November 19, 2023
Tommy Politz - November 26, 2023
Jesus said that "the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Jesus invites us with Him into this mission - to be laser-focused on praying for opportunities and open doors to invite those we know to come with us and see Jesus.
Johnathan Mast - October 22, 2023
The developments in the Middle East are escalating quickly. Is this the end times? What is an appropriate biblical and theological response for Christians?
Tommy Politz - October 15, 2023
There is so much to be known about God - some things we can understand and others we might never grasp at all. When we see what the Bible says about how Great God is, it gives us cause and reason to fear, tremble, and revere Him. Join us in this six-week series as we marvel at what Scripture teaches about our Great God.
Tommy Politz - September 3, 2023
Tommy Politz - September 10, 2023
Johnathan Mast - September 17, 2023
Johnathan Mast - September 24, 2023
Tommy Politz - October 1, 2023
Blake Clevenger - October 8, 2023
We often have the tendency to overcomplicate the Gospel, losing sight of its elegant simplicity. The beauty of salvation is that it isn't based on our own merits or works. This is how Jesus saves - it is found in Christ alone, achieved by grace alone, and received through faith alone.
Johnathan Mast - August 13, 2023
Tommy Politz - August 20, 2023
Johnathan Mast - August 27, 2023
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Blake Clevenger - August 6, 2023
As life and time zooms by, new things seem to inevitably tarnish and wear out. What is even the point? Where should we put our effort, and what deserves our focus? Hope isn’t lost, though! In Ecclesiastes, God gives us wisdom on what to pursue in life.
Tommy Politz - May 28, 2023
Grant Politz - June 4, 2023
Tommy Politz - June 11, 2023
Blake Clevenger - June 18, 2023
Brad Ingram - June 25, 2023
Blake Clevenger - July 2, 2023
Tommy Politz - July 9, 2023
Brad Ingram - July 16, 2023
Grant Politz - July 23, 2023
Brad Ingram - July 30, 2023
What do we need to know in life? There is so much information - some helpful and some seemingly useless. How do we know what to study and what to throw out? Here’s one thing we can count on that absolutely matters in life: Knowing Jesus.
Tommy Politz - April 9, 2023
Tommy Politz - April 16, 2023
Johnathan Mast - April 23, 2023
Johnathan Mast - April 30, 2023
Tommy Politz - May 7, 2023
Tommy Politz & Grant Politz - May 14, 2023
Tommy Politz - May 21, 2023
As Jesus died on the cross, it was not just physical injuries he suffered. He also endured verbal, mental, and spiritual insults that ironically demonstrate and proclaim the deep truth, love, and forgiveness of God that has the power to change your life!
Brad Ingram - March 19, 2023
Tommy Politz - March 26, 2023
Johnathan Mast - April 2, 2023
The Bible is a landscape of promises from God to His people. It is a story of God’s faithfulness because God is who is says He is, and He will do what He says He will do. Some of these promises have been fulfilled, some are coming to fruition right now, and some we still anticipate to come.
Tommy Politz - February 5, 2023
Johnathan Mast - February 12, 2023
Brad Ingram - February 19, 2023
Tommy Politz & Johnathan Mast - February 26, 2023
Tommy Politz - March 5, 2023
Johnathan Mast - March 12, 2023
It’s easy to want to fight back and get even when you have conflict. What should you do when there is disagreement? What matters most is that you follow Christ’s instruction when you have a bone of contention.
Johnathan Mast - January 8, 2023
Tommy Politz - January 15, 2023
Tommy Politz - January 22, 2023
Johnathan Mast - January 29, 2023
There are pieces of the Christmas story that most of us know: the baby, the manger, the star, the shepherds, and the wisemen. Let’s look at some of the pieces of Luke’s Gospel that you might have never heard that complete the picture of the Christmas story.
Johnathan Mast - December 4, 2022
Tommy Politz - December 11, 2022
Tommy Politz - December 18, 2022
Johnathan Mast - December 24, 2022
Craig Albracht - December 25, 2022
There are four letter words we know we should never use. Join us as we look at four letter words that God says everyone should absolutely use because these little words have a big impact!
Tommy Politz - November 6, 2022
Johnathan Mast - November 13, 2022
Brad Ingram - November 20, 2022
Tommy Politz - November 27, 2022
There is power in forgetfulness, and there is power in remembrance. One of the keys to our joy and peace in the Christian life is understanding what we need to remember and what we need to forget.
Brad Ingram - October 9, 2022
Tommy Politz - October 16, 2022
Tommy Politz - October 23, 2022
Johnathan Mast - October 30, 2022
Do you want a stronger marriage? What biblical principles should you learn to prepare you for marriage? What qualities should you look for in dating relationships?
Johnathan Mast - August 28, 2022
Tommy Politz - September 4, 2022
Tommy Politz - September 11, 2022
Johnathan Mast - September 18, 2022
Tommy Politz & Johnathan Mast - September 25, 2022
Johnathan Mast - October 2, 2022