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What happens when the Kingdom comes in ways that make us wonder if it's really the Kingdom at all? John prophesied that God's Messiah, His chosen One, was coming to establish his kingdom. He can help answer that question.

What happens when the Kingdom comes in ways that make us wonder if it's really the Kingdom at all? John prophesied that God's Messiah, His chosen One, was coming to establish his kingdom. He can help answer that question.

When Jesus came the first time he healed the sick, cast out demons, and even raised the dead. Even so, some doubted he was the King of Kings. When he comes back the second time there will be no doubt that he is THE KING!

Not too small to be seen, by Chris Hatchett, Southlake Campus Minister, Southlake, Texas

Why did Jesus come? We are going to let him tell us. But to understand why he came we must first understand who he is.

Prayer + Faith - Taylor Walling (1 September 2019) by The Hills Church

Justice. Mercy. Humility. Repeat! What God wants is not complicated, but it is not easy either. That's because we do not live in a world that focuses first on others.

It is easy to drift towards blurred vision, including in the arena of faith. The pursuit of clarity must be intentional to keep focusing on the values God has said we should focus on.

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8. Focusing on justice is what God does every day.

Clarity and alignment are absolutely critical for any church. No amount of effort can overcome a lack of clarity.

In the beginning, God was personally present with the people He created. The rest of the story of God and His people carries the theme of presence, from the tabernacle to the temple to Jesus and now to the church. The question is, where is God personally present now?

Fire is a consistent sign of God's presence in the Old Testament. The burning bush. The fire on Mt. Sinai. The fire of the Lord on Mt. Carmel. And then on the day of Pentecost, tongues of fire symbolizing the presence of God's Spirit.

At the Feast of Tabernacles, water was ceremonially poured out in remembrance of God's faithfulness and in expectation of His Spirit bringing renewal to Israel. That is the very moment Jesus chooses to make an open invitation and a bold claim.

The Hebrew word ruach can be translated "spirit, breath or wind". And throughout the Old Testament ruach is used for all three. God's Spirit inspired (which, by the way, means breathed life into) the Scriptures to make a connection between the Spirit of God and the very breath we need to live.

The Holy Spirit can be hard to understand. So when the Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible, He included self-portraits - visual portrayals of the invisible Spirit of God. Understanding these visuals - a dove, water, fire and others -can provide insight into how God's Spirits works in and transforms Christians today.

The Old Testament tells more stories on David than any other character, and it doesn't skip any pages. His wins and his losses are all recorded, which must have created a stimulation debate when he was eligible for the faith hall of fame.

SAMSON AND GRACE

How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and all the prophets!

History has a way of repeating itself. God knows this, so in His Word we can find repeated failures right alongside his repeated faithfulness. Numbers chapter 20 includes a prime example.

From the very beginning the Bible establishes the need for epic grace. And that is especially clear in the account of Judah's failure resume.

In this series Rick explores some of the values in our culture that compete for the place only God deserves. You will be challenged to ask if you are truly seeking first His Kingdom.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

Luke's Gospel contains a number of unique stories of Jesus with stunningly surprising endings. These parables include characters that may not be as they first appear. This series will warn you against making rash judgments and challenge you to take a hard look at your own life.

God has a specific plan for how economics works in His kingdom. It is accomplished by "consuming less". Support local and global ministries working to make the world a better place in the name of Jesus. Consider how you might give generously as every dollar given to the general fund on Renew Weekend goes to support The Hills Renew Partners.

Most understand Jesus to be tolerant of divorce but critical of remarriage. This series contends that Jesus was doing the reverse in his teachings. Be prepared to have your mind challenged and your heart expanded.

Most understand Jesus to be tolerant of divorce but critical of remarriage. This series contends that Jesus was doing the reverse in his teachings. Be prepared to have your mind challenged and your heart expanded.

Most understand Jesus to be tolerant of divorce but critical of remarriage. This series contends that Jesus was doing the reverse in his teachings. Be prepared to have your mind challenged and your heart expanded.

The mission of The Hills Church is to grow followers of Jesus through worship, community, and service. These three lessons explain why every step of the process is critical for disciple-making.

The mission of The Hills Church is to grow followers of Jesus through worship, community, and service. These three lessons explain why every step of the process is critical for disciple-making.

The mission of The Hills Church is to grow followers of Jesus through worship, community, and service. These three lessons explain why every step of the process is critical for disciple-making.

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".

1 John was written to affirm the certainties of the faith. We were not meant to live in the dark regarding what real Christianity looks like. John's assurances can help every believer "lighten up".