Episodes
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Advent 2023: The Incarnation Heals Creation
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
As we enter the season of Advent we ask ourselves the question, why did God become human?
Alex proposed on Sunday that one of the reasons for the Incarnation was to teach us how to be human in this physical world. All the way back in Genesis 3 we see that humans have a problem with material. They desire to worship what they think it can offer them, outside of relationship with God. There was pride in Adam & Eve’s hearts, and it was revealed through their interaction with the physical world. Now creation groans under the weight of our idolatry, because it was never meant to bear it.
The purpose of creation is to act as an access point to the love, purpose, and peace in God’s heart. This is the example that Jesus set forth through His incarnation and the example that we want to follow!
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The King is Here: One Thing Is Needed
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In Luke 10v38-42 we find a strikingly significant story in the life of Jesus.
In the story, Jesus explains that there is one thing that matters most - to sit at His feet. Mary’s actions teach us that success in life is a heart full of adoration, with eyes that stay gazing on Jesus.
There will indeed be many God-given things to get done in your life, but your chief purpose is to stay connected to Jesus. This lifestyle not only pleases Him, but will lead to flourishing in everything that you put your hands to.
We pray that you would once again, or for the first time, be captivated by the beauty of Jesus and decide to put your connection with Him before everything else.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
The King is Here: The Good Samaritan
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In Luke 10v25-37 the good Samaritan demonstrates what God had been trying to do through the people of Israel for centuries.
How is it that this non-Jewish person in this story had more of a Jewish heart than the Jews themselves?
God’s solution to what happened in the garden and the chaos that followed, was Abraham. A man who would be loyal to God alone, trust God when it didn’t make sense, obey God by doing righteousness and justice, and look for provision in Christ.
What God began with Abraham was intended to be continued through the Jews, and ultimately all who believe in Jesus. The key is that it can only be continued through trust and surrender, not by remaining in control of the cost.
We pray that you would receive a fresh revelation of the Father’s love that would empower you trust and obey Him.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
The King is Here: How To Be A Christian
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This last Sunday Alex continued our Luke Series in chapter 10v1-24. In this passage, Jesus teaches us a few really fundamental points of how to be a Christian.
To be a Christian is to expect that there’s a harvest of people who desire to be united with their Creator. To be a Christian is to bless, fellowship, minister and proclaim. As a Christian, your metric of success is found in the joy of living life connected to Jesus, not in the fruit of your ministry, or lack thereof. And the goal of our Sunday gatherings is to facilitate an encounter with God that will equip you to go out and be the church in your everyday life.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
The King is Here: Greatness
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
This last Sunday one of our elders, Austin Smith, taught on what it means to be great in the Kingdom.
In Luke 9v43-62 we get a glimpse into the hearts of Jesus’ disciples. While they have seen many miracles and walked with Jesus, they are still operating out of insecurity and pride. It’s a Genesis 3 problem - choosing to define greatness apart from God. And it’s why we still try to find significance from our externals: job, relationships, ministry.
Jesus is our ultimate example of what greatness looks like in the Kingdom. Because He knew His identity, He was able to serve others without needing recognition.
God calls us to love Him by serving others in this way, and we can only do it when we get all our value from the Cross.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Vision 2023: Every Person with Vision
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Without vision, people live shamefully outside of design.
Salvation reveals who you were designed to be and the purpose for your life, but you won’t do what you were made to do if you have lost vision for your life. Without vision you will begin to live in fantasy and you will become double-minded.
We get vision through a life of revelation and encounter - discovering the truth about God and experiencing Him. It begins with the fear of the Lord, which places intimacy and proximity above logic and the world’s wisdom. When you surrender and trust Him, He will lead you to rest when needed and to act when required.
May we become a fountain of vision and hope to those around us as we live this way!
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Vision 2023: Joy Complete
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
On Sunday we closed out our Vision Series with a teaching from one of our leaders, Bria Wolter.
She posed the question, “Is your joy complete?”
Joy was never meant to be limited by our definition or circumstances. According to the authors of Scripture, joy complete is Jesus. Any definition of joy that is not found in Jesus Himself is lacking.
Our joy complete is to be found in Him. To hear His voice, to see His face, to touch Him.
The joy-filled life is a life of power with a singular focus on the Father and the kingdom mission for our life. May we not be satisfied with an incomplete joy. Let us resolve in our hearts and our minds to dive deeper into His love no matter the cost.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Vision 2023: His Perfect Will
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
This last Sunday one of our elders, Andoni Montaño, taught us through the Scriptures a biblical definition of the will of God.
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In summary, God’s will is heaven on earth (Matthew 6v9-10).
As we look at the meta-narrative of Scripture and the life of Jesus we are called to trust in God’s intentions to bless humanity through Christ over and against the evil we see at work in the world.
Don’t settle for anything less than the prefect will of God for your life. Heaven on earth in you and through you.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Vision 2023: Pioneers
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
If the job description of Saints’ Hill is primarily temple ministry, what does it mean to be apart of Saints’ Hill?
It means you pioneer the path to His Presence. You go up the hill for yourself like Moses was unafraid to, and make the choice to know God personally. Never let a day go by without face-to-face connection with God. It’s what you were made for, it’s been God’s desire all along, and it’s the reason Jesus went to the cross.
The best thing you can do for your spouse, your job, your children, your roommates, your future…is to go up the hill and be “filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (Eph 3v19). It’s why we’re in Newberg, to see heaven come through a people who have seen and received His glory.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Vision 2023: The House of God
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
What is Saints’ Hill?
This is a question we’ve been asking as we’re turning the corner of five years as a church. We feel like God has given us an answer to this question that will mark Saints’ Hill for years to come:
The people of Saints’ Hill will be a house where God lives, a gate between heaven and earth, a Presence-filled, leaking temple whose river refreshes all people.
The greatest gift we can give Newberg is a covering of glory, an ease of access to His Presence that brings life.
We are asking as a family, that God would give us the ministry of the temple, that He would lead us into whatever pleases Him.