Book of Acts: Verses about Receiving the Holy Spirit

by | Feb 20, 2015 | Sermons

In preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, meditate on these verses. Acts 2 38 “Repent,” Peter said to them, “and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 8 14...

Acts 6-7: Overflow

by | Feb 16, 2015 | Sermons

http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hillcc.org/2015/2015-sermons/SWS20150215.MP3 What drives you? What drove Stephen, the first martyr of the church? In our culture of performance, isn’t it tough to prioritize our relationship with Jesus over the work we do for Jesus?...

Acts 5: Scare the Hell Out of You

by | Feb 9, 2015 | Sermons

http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hillcc.org/2015/2015-sermons/SWS020815.MP3 Why does God seem to judge the sin of hypocrisy in Ananias and Sapphira by killing them? Don’t we all sin and so why doesn’t God judge us in the same way? Discussion Questions – If God...

Acts 4: Should We Pray for Signs and Wonders?

by | Feb 1, 2015 | Sermons

http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hillcc.org/2015/2015-sermons/SWS020115.MP3 In Acts 4:29-30, the early church prayed for 2 things: 1) boldness to preach and 2) that the Lord would stretch out His hand for healing, signs and wonders. Should the church today be praying...

Super Bowl Party at Pastor Ray’s house

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Announcements

We will meet at Pastor Ray’s house after service to watch the Super Bowl. We will leave immediately after the service (no snacks in the Social Hall). Although we will miss part of the game, it is our prayer that the Lord more than makes up for it by blessing you...

Acts 1-2: What are you waiting for?

by | Jan 18, 2015 | Sermons

http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hillcc.org/2015/2015-sermons/SWS011815.MP3 What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Before we are told to go and make disciples, we are commanded to wait for power from on high. Discussion Questions – Read Acts 2:41-47 and Acts...