Countdown to Christmas
Galatians 4:1-7
You can turn your Christmas season "right-side up" by reflecting on three truths from Galatians 4:1-7.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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The Peace Child
Isaiah 9:6
A missionary's experience of introducing the gospel to a remote tribe can teach us something about sharing the peace of Christ with others and resting in that peace ourselves.
Sermon delivered on Sunday, December 14, 2025 by Dr. Goodman from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Psalm 67
Discover God’s plan and your place in global missions! A study of Psalm 67.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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What Happens When Nail-Biters Worship?
Psalm 93
Good things happen when we quit biting our nails in worship and start lifting our hands in praise! A study of Psalm 93.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, November 30, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Your Role in Connecting People to God
Acts 8:26-38
Learn four things you can do to connect people to God. A study of Acts 8:26-38.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Godman on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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How Can a Reasonable Person Believe the Bible's Miracle Stories?
John 5:1-9
Is the case for miracles more compelling than the case against miracles? And why are miracles even part of the Christian story? Week 7 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of John 5:1-9.
Sermon delivered on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from Hillcrest Church by Dr. Tom Goodman.
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Doesn’t Christianity Lead to an Intolerance of Other Beliefs?
Acts 4:1-12
Within the exclusive claims of the Christian message, we have three resources that can make us agents for peace in our diverse world. Week 6 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of Acts 4:1-12.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Can We Trust the Bible’s Portrayal of Jesus?
1 John 1:1-13
Discover five reasons why we can trust the Bible’s preservation of the actual words and deeds of Jesus. Week 5 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of 1 John 1:1-3.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Is Jesus God?
John 1:1, 14
Most people respect Jesus as a great moral teacher -- but should we also reverence him as Lord? Week 4 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of John 1:1, 14.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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Does God Exist?
Romans 1:18-20
Discover 5 proofs for God from the natural world -- evidence we have to stop suppressing in order to come to believe in God. Week 3 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of Romans 1:18-20.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX
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Does Life Have a Purpose?
Love is the reason there is something and not nothing. Live out of this truth at the center, and it changes everything.
Week 2 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of Acts 17:16-34
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Learning to Doubt Your Doubts
Matthew 11:2-9
Learn why we tend to doubt--and why we need to doubt our doubts! Week 1 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of Matthew 11:2-9.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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HOW TO DO YOUR PART IN THE HARVEST
If we understand the way Jesus feels about our community and the prayer Jesus wants us to ask God, we'll commit to praying for and inviting people to the "Unlocking Faith" sermon series.
A study of Matthew 9:35-38
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Keep On Keeping On
Colossians 2:1-7
Discover the goal of the Christian life, the threat to that goal, and the way forward. A study of Colossians 2:1-7.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Resources for Life Together
Acts 1:1-12
Discover four resources Jesus provides for our life together as his people. A study of Acts 1:1-12.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Firm Conviction and Careful Compromise
Acts 15:1-16:5
Our church’s success depends upon knowing when firm commitment is called for and knowing when careful compromise is called for. A study of Acts 15:1-16:5.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Inspiration Leads to Perspiration
Acts 14:21-28
After you rally people to make a commitment, you have to help people to keep it. Week 4 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 14:21-28.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Impress Them or Impact Them?
Acts 14:1-20
When you let the concern about what others think of you become your focus, influence stops. Week 3 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 14:1-20.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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What Makes Influencers Want to Resign?
Acts 13:13-52
To be a person of influence, you will need to face things that could make you want to give up. Week 2 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 13:13-52.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 17, 2024 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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What's Keeping Your Influence from Breaking Through?
To make an impact on others, you need to identify and then address whatever is keeping your influence from breaking through. Week 1 in the series, "Leave Your Mark." A study of Acts 13:1-12.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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