"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, 2014. They are presented here for anyone who may have missed the Worship Service and for anyone seeking to better understand God's Word on a specific topic.

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Date	Description	Audio Link
Dec. 28, 2014	"An Important Event After the Nativity" – Luke 2:21-38 While at the temple with baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary heard two prophesies from Simeon and Anna.
Dec. 21, 2014	"Are You Prepared?" – Luke 2:1-20 Are you prepared to receive the good news about the Savior as did the shepherds of old? Sermon by Pastor Al Page
Dec. 14, 2014	"The Specifics of the Virgin Birth" – Luke 1:26-38 The birth of Jesus involved specific people, a specific time period, a specific angel, a specific place, and a specific mission. Sermon by Pastor Al Page
Dec. 7, 2014	"Giving Praise to God on Christmas" – Luke 1:67-80 At John the Baptist's birth, his father, Zachariah, sang praises to God.
Nov. 30, 2014	"God Works Through Everyday People and Circumstances" – Luke 1:1-25; 57-66 Zacharias, a temple priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, received a surprise, prophetic blessing from the angel Gabriel.
Nov. 23, 2014	"Thankfulness Because of Forgiveness" – Luke 7:36-50 As we pause to thank God for the things we have, are we thankful for God's mercy and forgiveness?
Nov. 16, 2014	"A Thankful Heart" – 2 Samuel 6 With the Philistines defeated, David returned the Ark of God to Jerusalem, offered sacrifices, and led a celebration of thanks.
Nov. 9, 2014	"Wise Parting Words to Live By" – Romans 16:17-27 In his closing remarks, Paul offered words of wisdom to the Roman Christians (and to all believers).
Nov. 2, 2014	"You're Not Smart Enough" – Job 28:23-28 and elsewhere You're not smart enough to make every decision turn out right.
Oct. 26, 2014	"Being Counted Among the Faithful" – Romans 16:1-16 In this final chapter, Paul sent his blessings to six groups of believers.
Oct. 19, 2014	"Knowing Our Christian Calling" – Romans 15:14-33 Christians need to understand their testimony, field of service, the work to be done, and fulfillment by God.
Oct. 12, 2014	"TBD" – TBD
Oct. 5, 2014	"The Faithful Are Busy Serving and Honoring Christ - 2" – Romans 14:13-23 In this passage, we find three more ways to serve and honor Christ.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Sept. 28, 2014	"The Faithful Are Busy Serving and Honoring Christ - 1" – Romans 14:1-12 In serving and honoring God, we are to observe certain principles about judging others.
Sept. 21, 2014	"Being Prepared for Christ's Return" – Romans 13:11-14 This message discusses the need to be ready for the day on which Christ returns in full force, full power, and full authority.
Sept.14, 2014	"About the Gideons" The Gideons give away millions of free Bibles in every country that they can get into. Guest speaker: David Chesbro
Sept. 7, 2014 (morning service)	"A Memorial of Faith" – Joshua 22:10-34 This message compares the nature of that ancient memorial to God and our church's testimony through its history.
Sept. 7, 2014 (evening service)	"Hillside Memories" – various Jesus is our foundation and, over the years, many people helped build on that foundation. Sermon by Pastor Al Page
Aug. 31, 2014	"The Love Debt" – Romans 13:8-10 Consider it a debt to love one another and thus fulfill God's love.
Aug. 24, 2014	"The Role of Government in God's Sovereign Plan" – Romans 13:1-7 Christians should suibmit to the government because it is instituted by God.
Aug. 17, 2014	"Answering the Call for Counter-Cultural Behavior" – Romans 12:17-21 When people do wrong against us, we should be counter cultural and overcome evil with good.
Aug. 10, 2014	"Digging Deeper" – 2 Samuel 11 Only by trusting in Jesus can we seek forgiveness and escape the hole we have dug for ourselves. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Aug. 3, 2014	"The Christian Family" – Romans 12:3-13 A Christian family is to be humble, aware, diligent, and committed.
July 27, 2014	"Serving God" – Romans 12:1-2 To serve God, Christians are to be living sacrifices and to be transformed. Note: Volume drops very low after about 22 minutes.
July 20, 2014	"The Remnant of God" – Romans 11 God set aside a remnant of His people who were the true believers.
July 13, 2014	"Righteousness Is Found Only in Christ" – Romans 10 It is not based on our works.
July 6, 2014	"God's Sovereignty: A Response of Faithfulness or Fatalism" – Romans 9 Paul's desired that all would be saved but he knew that God still held people accountable.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
June 29, 2014	"You May Be the Sixth Brother" – Luke 16:19-31 There are strong contrasts between the rich man and poor Lazarus. Sermon by Pastor Al Page
June 22, 2014	"The Inseparable Love of God" – Romans 8:18-39 As believers, we have nothing to fear because nothing can separate us from the love of God.
June 15, 2014	"Living by the Spirit of God" – Romans 8:12-25 If you live by the Spirit then you are obligated to live as adopted children of God.
June 8, 2014	"Faith in Christ Alone" – Galatians 3:21-29 Faith in Christ alone is the only way to salvation, while the Law contributes nothing. Sermon by Braden Adams, intern at the New England Center for Expository Speaking.
June 1, 2014	"The Amazing Work of the Holy Spirit" – Romans 8:9-11 Paul describes what the Holy Spirit does in the life of the believer.
May 25, 2014	"How Christians Can Please God" – Romans 8:1-8 In this passage, Paul makes seven assertions about Christians.
May 18, 2014	"The Law of Sin vs. the Law of God" – Romans 7 The Law revealed our sins and taught us the need to be joied with Christ and bear fruit for God.
May 11, 2014	"A Godly Mother" – 2 Timothy 1:5 Paul wrote to Timothy about three enduring qualities of a godly mother.
May 4, 2014	"What the Bible Says About Christians and Sin" – Romans 6 Paul instructs us on living more wisely and avoiding those things that lead us into sin.
Apr. 27, 2014	"Faith's Bountiful Benefits" – Romans 5 Through faith in Christ, we receive several spiritual benefits.
Apr. 20, 2014	"Who Are You in the Salvation Story?" – Luke 22:39-24:53 Many different people are in the original Easter story. Which one are you?
Apr. 13, 2014	"Have You Missed the Moment?" – Luke 19:29-48 Jesus enter Jerusalem to cheering crowds but many missed out on the real reason for His presence there.
Apr. 6, 2014	"Believing in God's Word" – Romans 4 We should walk in faith as Abraham did.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Mar. 30, 2014	"A Word from the Lord" – Ezekiel 36:16-32 God told the Israelites He would restore them to their homeland and cleanse them of their sins. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Mar. 23, 2014	"Jesus Christ: The Source of Our Righteousness" – Rom. 3:19-31 Paul declares three important truths about God's law, salvation, and faith vs. works.
Mar. 16, 2014	"The Hopeless Condition of Humanity" – Rom. 3:9-18 Paul declares three truths that we need to grasp.
Mar. 9, 2014	"Paul Confronts Wrongful Attitudes" – Rom. 3:1-8 Paul gives us five eternal truths to ponder. The final one states,"It is never right to do the wrong thing."
Mar. 2, 2014	"Paul Confronts Prevailing Sin" – Rom. 2:1-29 Paul points out the Jews' hypocrisy, their failures to live rightly, and God's judgment of their hearts.
Feb. 23, 2014	"The Patience of God Tested" – Romans 1:18-32 Paul shows the folly of the unrighteous and God's judgment upon them.
Feb. 16, 2014	"An Introduction to Christianity" – Romans 1:1-17 Writing from Corinth, Paul introduced a systematic theology to a Christian church he hoped to visit on his way to Spain.
Feb. 9, 2014	"A Willing Redeemer" – Ruth 4 In this final chapter, Boaz, as the kinsman redeemer, quickly brings joy to Ruth and Naomi.
Feb. 2, 2014	"The Character of Godly Individuals" – Ruth 3 This chapter reveals Ruth as a godly woman and Boaz as a godly man.
Jan. 26, 2014	"God's Provision in Everyday Life" – Ruth 2 When we lean on the Lord in difficult times, He provides.
Jan. 19, 2014	"Instructions for a Disciple" – Titus 2:11-14 Titus, a Greek convert, became a significant helper in Paul's ministry. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Jan. 12, 2013	"Sanctification" – Phil. 1-11 Writing from prison, Paul told the Phillipians that the God who began a good work in them would complete it. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Jan. 5, 2013	"God Working Through Our Decisions" – Ruth 1 In this jewel of Hebrew narrative, a famine leads one family to move to Moab, only to return in sorrow.

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