In this message, we were reminded that our lives are not sustained by our own strength, effort, or ability to hold everything together. Instead, we are heldsecurely and faithfullyby a God who knows us, loves us, and never lets go. This sermon invited us to rest in the assurance that our identity is rooted in Gods grip on us, not our grip on Him. No matter the season, the struggle, or the questions we carry, we are not alone and we are not slipping through the cracks. We are held by God, and that truth shapes how we live, trust, and walk forward each day.

In this message on Identity in Christ, we were invited to look beyond the roles we carry and the labels we wear, and to listen again to what God says is true about us. Our identity is not rooted in what we do, how well we perform, or how others see usbut in what God has spoken over us through Jesus. Long before we chose Him, God declared who we are in Christ, and that identity cannot be taken away. This sermon reminded us that while many of us may know these truths, learning to truly believe and live from them is a lifelong journey. As we anchor ourselves in what God saysrather than the louder competing voices around uswe are invited into greater freedom, confidence, and wholeness as sons and daughters who belong to Him.

Christmas Eve - On Christmas Eve, we gathered to celebrate the heart of the Christmas storythat God keeps His promises, even when they arrive in unexpected ways. In the quiet of Bethlehem, the long-awaited hope of the world was born, not with power or spectacle, but with humility, tenderness, and grace. What God had been unfolding for generations came into focus in the person of Jesus. This message reminded us that Christmas is more than a moment to rememberits an invitation to receive. Jesus enters our world, our stories, and our darkness with light, peace, and new life. As we reflected, sang, and worshiped together, we were reminded that God is with us, and that His presence continues to change everything.

In the final week of our Advent series Hidden in Plain Sight, we look at The Hidden Light through Isaiah 9 and John 1. After tracing Gods promise through Genesis, Abraham, and David, we come to what happens when the promised King arrives: Jesus steps into real darknessboth in our world and in usand His light isnt fragile or temporary. It shines, it reveals, and it overcomes. Three TakeawaysLight has come. Darkness doesnt win.The light isnt an idea its a Person.Light demands a response. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our Hidden In Plain Sight series with Part 3: The Hidden King. We looked at how Gods chosen king was often overlooked, underestimated, and hidden from view yet always fully known and appointed by God. Through this message, we were reminded that God doesnt see as people see. He is at work in the unseen places, shaping hearts and raising up His purposes long before they are recognized by others. 3 TakeawaysGod keeps His promisesforever.The King in the manger is the King forever.Dont just celebrate Himsurrender to Him. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our Hidden In Plain Sight series with Part 2: The Hidden Blessing. We were reminded that Gods blessings arent always obvious in the moment sometimes theyre wrapped in detours, delays, and difficult seasons. Yet even there, God is shaping us, providing for us, and drawing us closer to His heart. What may feel like a setback can actually become a space where Gods goodness is revealed in deeper ways. 3 TakeawaysGods plan moves through blessing.The Blessing has a name: Jesus.Gods blessing is meant to move outward. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad kicked off our new series Hidden In Plain Sight with Part 1: The Hidden Promise. We were reminded that even when God seems quiet, He is never absent and His promises are often at work beneath the surface long before we can see them. Through Scripture, we saw how Gods plan unfolds with perfect purpose, building faith in us as we learn to trust Him in the waiting. What feels hidden to us is often where God is doing some of His deepest work. 3 TakeawaysGods promise of Christmas began long before Bethlehem.God places hope where we least expect it.The promise God whispered in Genesis is fulfilled in Jesus. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad brought us to the closing chapter of Davids story as we looked at the legacy he left behind. After a life marked by victories, failures, worship, and repentance, Davids true legacy wasnt his accomplishments it was his heart for God. Even in his final moments, we see a man committed to pointing the next generation toward faithfulness. Davids life reminds us that the most lasting impact we leave is shaped by the posture of our hearts and the way we follow God over a lifetime. 3 TakeawaysLegacy is shaped by faithfulness, not perfection.Your story may be uncertain, but Gods grace is unwavering.God isnt looking for perfection Hes looking for a heart that returns. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad led us through one of the most difficult moments in Davids life his sin with Bathsheba. Its a story that confronts the reality of human brokenness, even in those God uses greatly. Yet it also reveals a God who refuses to abandon us in our failure. Davids journey from hidden sin to honest repentance reminds us that Gods mercy meets us in the darkest places and leads us back into restoration. 3 TakeawaysSin starts as a drift, not a disaster.God confronts to restore, not to condemn.God isnt looking for perfection Hes looking for repentance. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad shared a message from the life of David about bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. Its a story of worship, reverence, and learning to honor Gods presence above all else. Davids joy and passion remind us that worship isnt about performance or perfection its about wholehearted devotion. When Gods presence is at the center, everything else finds its right place. 3 TakeawaysGods Presence Must Be Pursued But on His TermsGods Holiness Is Not a Hindrance Its the Path to JoyWorship Is Not Performance Its Surrender Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our journey through the life of David with a message on his coronation. After years of waiting, running, and refining, David finally steps into the role God had promised him. Yet this moment isnt just about a crown its about a heart thats been shaped in the hidden places to lead with humility and faith. Davids story reminds us that Gods timing is perfect, and His preparation is never wasted. 3 Takeaways1. Gods Promises Unfold in Process, Not Instantly2. Waiting Is Not Wasting Its Gods Workshop3. Gods Faithfulness Finishes What He Starts Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

Special Online Only Content - In this recording, Hillside, Pastor Brad shared a special companion message to last Sundays sermon, The Cave Incidents. In The Worship Incident, we see how David turned to worship even in the darkest places of his life. When fear and uncertainty surrounded him, his heart chose to trust and praise God. This message was recorded especially for our podcast and online listeners a powerful reminder that even in the caves, our worship can rise.

This week at Hillside, Pastor Brad continued our series.In the quiet and hidden places of Davids life, we see how God was shaping his heart long before he ever wore a crown. Its in those seasons of waiting and testing that God refines our character and deepens our trust in Him. Even in the caves, God is at work preparing us for whats ahead. 3 Takeaways1. God Forms Us in the Cave2. Faith Waits for Gods Timing3. God Is With You in the Cave Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, Pastor Lori shared from the story of David and Jonathan a powerful example of godly friendship. Their relationship reminds us what it means to stand by one another with loyalty, faith, and love, even when life gets hard. Through their story, were encouraged to build friendships that reflect Gods heart and strengthen our walk with Him. 3 Takeaways1. Godly Friendship Is Rooted in Covenant, Not Convenience2. Loyalty Requires Sacrifice and Courage3. Friendship That Honors God Overcomes Jealousy and ComparisonDigital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week, we looked at one of the most well-known stories in all of Scripture. An encounter between a shepherd boy and a giant. Through this story, were reminded of the importance of knowing who we are. Fear takes hold when we forget our identity, but faith rises when we remember who we belong to. 3 Takeaways1. Fear comes when we forget who we are.2. Faith comes when we remember whose we are.3. Our Courage Can Inspire others. Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This Sunday at Hillside, we kicked off a brand-new sermon series, A Heart Like His, as we dive into the life of David. This week, well see how David first steps into Gods storyand just how unlikely his beginning really is! Well be reminded that God loves to use the overlooked, the underestimated, and the unseen to accomplish incredible things. 3 Takeaways1. God Sees What Others Overlook2. God Prepares in the Quiet Places3. Gods Plans Are Greater Than Our Expectations Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week, we explored what it means that Jesus is our Healer. Pastor Brad shared how Jesus has the power to bring healing to every part of our livesbody, mind, and spirit. At the same time, we were reminded that the healing we experience today is just a glimpse of the full restoration and wholeness that awaits us in eternity. 3 TakeawaysJesus Heals the Whole PersonHealing Lives in the Already and Not YetOur Role Is Faithful Trust Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This week at Hillside, we explored the second square of the Foursquare GospelJesus Christ, our Baptizer with the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brad shared how Jesus gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live a life that reflects Him. The Spirit is more than an experience; Hes the very presence of God at work in and through us. 3 TakeawaysThe Spirits Presence Is Better Than ProximityThe Spirit Marks and Transforms UsThe Spirit Secures Our Future Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This Sunday we began a new series looking at what it really means to be a Foursquare Churchour heritage, our theology, and the foundation we stand on. Pastor Brad opened with the first square, the very center of our faith: Jesus Christ, our Savior. Everything we believe begins herewith the One who rescues, redeems, and makes us new. 3 Takeaways1. Jesus is our Saviour2. Sin is separation from God3. Salvation is personal Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes

This Sunday, we wrapped up our series by looking at how Gods grace doesnt just cover our past or shape our present, it also leads us into the future! Grace sets us free, not only to choose our own way, but even more, to invite the Spirit to grow His life in us. Through grace, were empowered to walk in freedom and step into the life God has prepared for us. 3 Takeaways1. Grace gives freedom2. Understand the battle within. 3. Let the Spirit grow fruit in you. Click here to access our Interactive Sermon Notes for this message