"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'" Matt. 10:7

The following sermons were recorded at Hillside Baptist Church during the Year of Our Lord, 2016.
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Date	Description	Audio Link
Dec. 25, 2016	"The Journey" – Luke 2:1-7 In the turmoil caused by the Roman census, Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem where Jesus was born, fulfilling prophesy.
Dec. 18, 2016	"Beyond the Manger Story" – John 1:1-5 In the opening statements of his gospel, John draws parallels to Genesis 1.
Dec. 11, 2016	"What Would You Do?" – Matthew 1:18-25 If you were in Joseph's place, how would you react to Mary's story?
Dec. 4, 2016	"Christmas Is About Christ" – Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20 The Christmas story includes a large cast of characters, but Jesus takes the leading role.
Nov. 27, 2016	"Restoration" – John 18:15-18, 18:25-27, 21:15-19 Do you ever wish you could restore things to the way they were? Peter did.
Nov. 20, 2016	"Expressing Thankfulness to the Lord" – Psalms, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2 As Christians, we should take this time to be thankful for how God has blessed each of us.
Nov. 13, 2016	"Following Jesus' Example for Prayer" – Luke & Matthew In Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 6:12, Luke 5:16, and Matthew 18:19, Jesus taught His followers the proper way to pray.
Nov. 6, 2016	"Maintaining a Biblical Perspective of Government: Citizenship" – Romans 13:1-7 God instituted government to promote good and to punish evil.
Oct. 30, 2016	"Maintaining a Biblical Perspective of Government: Rulers" – Proverbs 8:15, Psalm 2:10-11, Romans 13:4 Human governments are a poor version of a society ruled by God and His commandments. Note: Due to a technical problem, please turn up your volume control.
Oct. 23, 2016	"God's Way of Masterfully Preserving Unity" – Acts 6:1-7 Disunity arose between two Jewish Christian groups, but the apostles resolved the issue to the approval of all.
Oct. 16, 2016	"A Bold Testimony in the Face of Persecution" – Acts 5:17-42 Peter and John were imprisoned for preaching about Jesus, miraculously freed, and then hauled before the Sanhedrin again. Peter's bold testimony resulted in their release.
Oct. 9, 2016	"Is There Such a Thing As a Small Sin?" – Acts 4:36-5:16 Ananias and Sapphira lied to Peter and paid for it with their lives.
Oct. 2, 2016	"God at Work in His Followers" – Acts 4:23-35 Despite threats from the Sanhedrin, the apostles and believers continued to meet at the temple and praise Jesus.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Sept.25, 2016	"Who Have You Been Hanging with?" – Acts 4:1-22 With Jesus, we can boldly speak of our faith, be witnesses to others, and honor God.
Sept. 18, 2016	"God in the Flesh" – John 1:1-14 God was there before anything existed and Jesus was there with the Father. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Sept. 11, 2016	"It's Really Not Mine" – 1st Chron. 29:9-17 People chase after so many things, forgetting that they will own them for only a short time. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Sept. 4, 2016	"A Holy Indictment That Leads to Repentance" – Acts 3:11-26 After healing the lame man, Peter gave the crowd a perfectly constructed sermon.
Aug. 28, 2016	"Unexpectedly Encountering God" – Acts3:1-10 Working through Peter and John, God healed a crippled beggar in the temple, to the amazement of onlookers.
Aug. 21, 2016	"A Sermon for the Ages" – Acts 2:14-47 On Pentecost, Peter's very cogent sermon led about 3,000 people to faith in Jesus.
Aug. 14, 2016	"The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit" – Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit turned the Jewish Day of Pentecost into the Christian Day of Pentecost.
Aug. 7, 2016	"Lessons to Learn from the Early Church" – Acts 1:12-26 This passage teaches lessons about obedience, unity of spirit, a false disciple, and a Godly disciple.
July 31, 2016	"Change You Can Believe in" – 2 Peter 3:1-18 Change is coming but are you ready for the coming day of the Lord? Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
July 24, 2016	"What Kind of Christian Are You?" – Acts 1:1-11 Is your mind on earthly matters or heavenly matters?
July 17, 2016	"The Inevitable Accountability of Your Life" – Hebrews 9:1-28 This passage contains four important truths about your accountability.
July 10, 2016	"The Powerful Spirit of Our God" – Zechariah 4:6 and elsewhere The Spirit of God has the power to defeat Satan's forces, save us, and give us victory over sin.
July 3, 2016	"The Freedom to Choose" – Hebrews 11:23-29 Today's passage recounts the faith in God that guided Moses.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
June 26, 2016	"The Sifting of One's Faith" – Luke 22:1-32 In verse 31, the plural "you" indicates that God allowed Satan to "sift" the disciples.
June 19, 2016	"God Our Father" – Several God, our Father, is always present, loving, patient, accessible, and perfect.
June 12, 2016	"Important Reminders to All Christians" – 2 John 1-13 Take note of these five reminders about the Christian walk.
June 5, 2016	"Marriage: Divinely Instituted" – Genesis 2:18-25 & Matthew 19:4-6 Marriage was given by God as a divine institution between a man and a woman.
May 29, 2016	"A Memorial That Lasts" – Joshua 4:19-24 After miraculously crossing the Jordan River, the Jews created a memorial using 12 stones from the river bottom.
May 22, 2016	"How Is God Getting Your Attentiom?" – Judges 3:12-30 For a second time, Israel strayed into idolatry, was conquered, and then had to beg God for deliverance.
May 15, 2016	"Gaining Spiritual Insight" – 2 Kings 6:8-23 It takes spiritual insight to see that God always watches over His people.
May 8, 2016	"Recognizing Godly Women (Mother's Day)" – Exodus 1:1-22 Godly Hebrew midwives like Shiprah and Puah stood up against the Egyptian king's murderous orders.
May 1, 2016	"The Challenge of Marriage" – Ephesians 5:22-33 The challenge is to live in a Christ-like relationship. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Apr. 24, 2016	"God's Wondrous Calling in Our Lives" – 1 Peter 2:9-10 The people of God are called to proclaim God's excellent nature.
Apr. 17, 2016	"Our Advocate" – 1 John 2:1 As sinners, we hope for someone to intercede for us before God, the Father.
Apr. 10, 2016	"Not Wanting God" – 1 Samuel 8 God's people asked Samuel for something other than God.
Apr. 3, 2016	"The Integrity of the Word of God" – Mark 16:9-20 Scholars continue to debate the merits of these final verses. Learn why.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Mar. 27, 2016	"The Risen Lord" – Mark 15:40-16:8 Several people played important roles during the time of Jesus' death and resurrection. (Resurrection Sunday)
Mar. 20, 2016	"Jesus: The Victor over Great Temptation" – Mark 15:1-39 In six ways, the devil tempted Jesus to avoid going to the cross.
Mar. 13, 2016	"Jesus: the One Who Communed with God" – Mark 14:27-72 This passage contrasts those who fell short of the mark with Jesus who rose to the occasion.
Mar. 6, 2016	"A Call of Remembrance" – Mark 14:1-26 This passage calls us to remember the anointing, the betrayal, and the new covenant.
Feb. 28, 2016	"The End Is Almost Near" – Mark 13:1-37 One of the hardest topics to discuss is End Times Theology.
Feb. 21, 2016	"Jesus, the One with All the Answers" – Mark 12: 28-44 In response to the temple scribes' questions, Jesus offered superior answers.
Feb. 14, 2016	"There's a Little Judas in All of Us" – Luke 22:47-53 For a price, Judas betrayed the Lord to the powers of darkness. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Feb. 7, 2016	"Gethsemane" – Luke 22:39-46 At Gethsemane, Jesus prayed fervently that the Father's will would be done. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Jan. 31, 2016	"It's Our Turn" – Luke 22:1-39 Jesus gave His disciples final instructions before turning over the ministry to them. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Jan. 24, 2016	"The Hope of the Resurrection and Eternal Life" – Mark 12:18-27 The Saducees hoped to discredit Jesus with a trick question.
Jan. 17, 2016	"Honoring God Above All Others" – Mark 12:13-17 Our obligations to the state differ from our obligations to God.
Jan. 10, 2016	"Jesus: The Marvelous, Rejected Cornerstone" – Mark 12:1-12 In this parable of the rejected vineyard owner, Jesus condemned the Jewish leaders.
Jan. 3, 2016	"Religiosity vs. True Worship" – Mark 11:27-33 In the temple, the religious leaders confronted Jesus about authority.

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