The Hills Church, Fort Worth, Texas

Our culture puts a lot of emphasis on picking wisely when it comes to marriage, but couples quickly learn that marriage is a lifetime of choices that determine health and happiness. This series will explore the big decisions that followers of Jesus must regularly make to build a marriage that thrives.

We can sometimes resist the idea of submission because in our culture we rightly view men and women as equals. But Paul says followers of Christ should choose mutuality of service and surrender.

For married couples the most important question is "What does God want"? Marriage is a lifetime of decisions to say yes to one thing and no to another. Marriage is God's idea, so it should be a big deal to us.

Paul reminds us that even when so much has been lost, diminished or locked down, love is essential.

Paul insists that disciples of Christ can control their outlook even when they cannot control the outcome. He see joy as a rest of choice rather than a result of chance.

While Paul was in prison he chose to focus on his abundance in Christ. He resisted the enemy's effort to make him forget his true wealth. And the more he reflected, the more he exclaimed, "Thank God for God!"

The apostle Paul was a church planter who traveled the world. When he was unable to go anywhere for several years after being arrested he discovered that there is still life!

From the beginning of Jesus' ministry, he is proving himself as our champion. He is winning everywhere we tend to lose. He overcomes temptation in the desert. He isn't crushed by rejection in his hometown. And he heals everyone in Galilee of both spiritual and physical sickness. These three bouts in Luke 4 will build our faith and confidence in a God who is undefeated. So no matter what it looks like right now, we know what is eternally true. And in any of these areas where we are losing the fight - God offers us two things 1) grace because Jesus already won for us and 2) the very Spirit that empowered Jesus to win.

From the beginning of Jesus' ministry, he is proving himself as our champion. He is winning everywhere we tend to lose. He overcomes temptation in the desert. He isn't crushed by rejection in his hometown. And he heals everyone in Galilee of both spiritual and physical sickness. These three bouts in Luke 4 will build our faith and confidence in a God who is undefeated. So no matter what it looks like right now, we know what is eternally true. And in any of these areas where we are losing the fight - God offers us two things 1) grace because Jesus already won for us and 2) the very Spirit that empowered Jesus to win.

From the beginning of Jesus' ministry, he is proving himself as our champion. He is winning everywhere we tend to lose. He overcomes temptation in the desert. He isn't crushed by rejection in his hometown. And he heals everyone in Galilee of both spiritual and physical sickness. These three bouts in Luke 4 will build our faith and confidence in a God who is undefeated. So no matter what it looks like right now, we know what is eternally true. And in any of these areas where we are losing the fight - God offers us two things 1) grace because Jesus already won for us and 2) the very Spirit that empowered Jesus to win.

There is a desire deep within all of us to have "a place". As followers of Jesus we long for our place, the new earth that will be our home when Jesus returns.

A healthy faith is comfortable not only facing hard, challenging questions, it's also comfortable saying "I don't know" to some of those questions.

We often think of something missing as being a problem, but it's also true that something missing can be the solution. When the new earth comes, one of the best things about it will be the things that won't be coming with it. We will delight in what is missing from home.

Most people believe afterlife more than the resurrection. This viewpoint is influenced more by Greek philosophy than in scripture. Our destiny is not non-earth; it is new earth.

The phrase "Go to heaven" is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible. There are mentions of desiring to go and be with the Lord, but when it comes to heaven, we are mentioned as the ones waiting for its arrival. What if heaven is a place on earth?

God wanted a blessing spoken over his people. But what's the point of a blessing? What if it's more than just a religious "raise your glass" moment? This ancient blessing gives us a glimpse into God's Nature and God's favor.

Have you ever had someone tell you something that was absolutely useless? For some a study of heaven is that way. But the earliest Christians did not share that opinion. The would doubt it your view of heaven was biblical it it wasn't practical.

Feeling the tension of having to adjust to our current reality while longing for a different reality is not new for followers of Jesus.

Only three questions ultimately matter:where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? We are beginning a series to explore the Christian answer to the third question. We contend that Jesus has a unique authority to speak with certainty about the here and the hereafter.

It doesn’t matter where you here the good news of Jesus’ resurrection; it matters where you look after your hear it. Easter is a call to “get your hopes up"!

As Paul comes to the last of his letter, he brings us back to what's of first importance.

There is something about the bent of human nature - the Bible calls it "the flesh" - that requires laws and punishments before it will do what it ought to do. and because that is true, rules-based religion will always have some appeal.

Freedom is a special gift that should only be surrendered for the good of others. Often we are encouraged to give up our freedom by following rules and laws. But the gospel teaches us that we have been freed, once and for all.

The book of Galatians is wrestling with the issue of family--who can rightly consider themselves to be the children of God.

In the book of Galatians Paul argues strongly that all attempts to supplement Christ by trying to help God do what only God can do, results in replacing Christ. The written Word has one purpose: to lead us to faith in the living Word.

We may not always recognize what a good thing we have in the gospel until we are in a place where it is missing.

Technology is a gift from God. And while our screens can be wonderful tools, they are terrible masters. In this series, we will talk about life and faith in the digital age.

Technology is a gift from God. And while our screens can be wonderful tools, they are terrible masters. In this series, we will talk about life and faith in the digital age.

Technology is a gift from God. And while our screens can be wonderful tools, they are terrible masters. In this series, we will talk about life and faith in the digital age.

Today I am giving the final recap message regarding the 2020 Vision of our church. For 15 years this vision has given direction to our mission to make and grow followers of Jesus. Taking a moment to look back is going to fill us with great anticipation as we look ahead.

Giving generously is a necessary step of discipleship. We should talk about it and live it.

Generosity is genius because Jesus said it is the path to blessing. Through it we bless others.

Generosity is genius because Jesus said it is the path to blessed? ...God, others and me!

The new year is another opportunity to dream about our future, but we may discover that God has dreams for us - just like a farmer named Elisha.

FINISH STRONG - David Meyer (29 December 2019) by The Hills Church

Jesus will be with you in form of the Holy Spirit until he returns to take you home with Him to the Heavenly Father.

Christmas Eve service 2019. Jesus was not where he was expected to be.

In this Christmas series we will add some "extras" to the nativity scene-people who play an important role in the Christmas story yet rarely get the attention they deserve. This week we will look at Simeon and Anna.

In this Christmas series we will add some "extras" to the nativity scene-people who play an important role in the Christmas story yet rarely get the attention they deserve. This week we will look at Joseph.

We all love to add some extra decorations at the Christmas season. This series wants to add some extra characters to the Christmas story who can add some needed “extras” to our own faith journey.

Jesus promises us another Advocate. The Holy Spirit will reside in us forever. He will never leave. So how do we help cultivate that relationship to bring us the most comfort, encouragement and strength.

There is no Kingdom Come unless the King comes back. Because of this, Christians remind one another of a shared eternal hope. Why is Jesus coming Back?

In Jesus' last conversation with his disciples he mentioned leaving ten times. None of the disciples wanted Jesus to leave, and not one single moment did Jesus think about staying. Somehow his leaving was connected to more of the Kingdom coming.

The hope of the world is a church in mission with God.

Jesus didn't come because he had nothing better to do, but because there was nothing better he could do. He came to seek and to save...those are his words.

Many people struggle with the tipic of judgment. "Judgmental" represents the worst attitudes in Christianity. So what do we need to know Jesus says judgment?

Jesus never wondered why he came. His life started on mission, stayed on mission and ended on mission. He never wondered what he was doing there.

Some issues have a greater capacity to divide families more than others, such as politics, sports loyalties, money isses. Jesus can be included in this category.

There is a theological basis for us to have an aversion to snakes. Revelation 12:9

In Mark we read about the disciples arguing about who would be first in God's Kingdom.