This week we return to the book of Romans in chapter 14 and we get very practical. If the Gospel is true, and because of the Gospel we are to offer our bodies as “living sacrifices”, what is the outcome? …
Romans 12 begins with a familiar phrase. Do not be conformed, instead be transformed. The challenge for us is knowing the difference. Conforming is something that happens so naturally, it’s easy to miss. Transforming takes something quite a bit different.
There’s an old saying, the older I get, the less I know. I certainly have found that to be true. At least I know it in my head. But often I find that my heart and my mind react like …
Today we continue in our Romans series by looking at Paul’s desire for the gospel to be heard by his own people. There’s only one problem. He was called to go somewhere else and preach to other people. What is …
Today we finish our series on membership by looking at the commitment we make when we join a congregation. God has called his people to be a community on mission. It takes commitment to create community.
Because of what we believe, we are committed to the mission of Loving God, Loving People, and Making Disciples. But how do we do that? Every player on a team shares the mission of winning the game. But what happens …
Why does HCC practice membership? What does it mean to be a member at HCC? This week we begin a month-long series laying a foundation for what we mean when we talk about membership. Starting with the most foundational thing …
In our last message before we begin celebrating the Christmas season, we finish Romans chapter 8 with Paul’s celebration of everything we’ve read so far. As he looks back at all he’s shared about the gospel, he can not help …
One of the unique things about the Christian Faith is that we are left no room to boast in our accomplishment, wisdom, knowledge, or any other measure. However, Paul gives us a great list of things which we can boast …
