Hill City Church Podcast

Are you ready to get in the game of sharing your faith? In this message, we explore what it means to always be ready to share the hope we have in Christ. Discover three practical ways to be a faithful witness: unite...

What does the Bible really teach about the roles of husbands and wives? Whether you’re married, single, or simply seeking to understand God’s heart for men, women, and marriage, this sermon offers a compassionate...

God brought you into his family; now what? Today we dive into the book of 1 Peter to look at what being Christian means to our everyday lives. Title: Royal Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Speaker: Riley Smith

What do people see when they look at Christians? In 1 Peter 2, we're reminded that Jesus is the Living Stone and that we are being built together into God's spiritual house as a holy priesthood. This message challenges...

<p>What makes someone unmistakably Christian? Jesus said it’s not a symbol, a habit, or a label—it’s love. In this message from 1 Peter, we explore how the gospel creates the kind of sincere, sacrificial love that marks...

<p>Why is it so hard to stand out from the crowd? While the world pressures us to conform, God calls us to be holy—set apart for Him. This message explores four motivations for living a holy life: we are God’s children...

<p>What do you do when life gets hard? In this message, we explore how believers can rejoice through trials—not by ignoring pain, but by holding onto the living hope found in Jesus. Discover four gifts God gives us in...

<p>In a world where following Jesus feels increasingly countercultural, Peter reminds us that we are “elect exiles”—chosen by God, set apart by the Spirit, and sent into the world with a living hope. This message...

<p>Peter thought his failure had disqualified him for good. But beside a charcoal fire on the shore of Galilee, Jesus met him in his shame, restored their relationship, and called him forward again. Restoration begins...

<p>Who is Jesus, really? As the disciples wrestle with cultural opinions and personal experiences, Peter boldly declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God—revealing both His identity as Savior King and...

<p>Through the story of Peter walking on water, we see both the courage to step out in obedience and the very real struggle of doubt when we take our eyes off Christ and focus on the storms around us. This sermon...

<p>Just as Peter moved from the shallows into deeper waters, we’re invited to go beyond casual faith into full surrender—trusting Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense, allowing Him to transform us from the inside out...

<p>Have you ever felt on the outside—of a moment, a relationship, or even your faith? Thomas was the disciple who missed the first resurrection appearances of Jesus and wrestled with doubt while everyone else seemed to...

<p>As Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd expects a political liberator, but He comes as a humble Savior riding on a donkey, bringing a kingdom not of this world. Will we still worship Him when He...

What is the purpose of your life? Does your life revolve around your own comfort or around the mission of Jesus? In Pastor Jake's final sermon at Hill City Downtown, we look at the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful...