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Every Sunday we meet for our weekly service at 11am. We have an atmosphere which is welcoming and would love to see you there. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus therefore discovering their God given purpose.

  1. 8H AGO

    Same But Different 01 - Andy Gamble

    In a world that constantly pressures us to blend in, this powerful message challenges us to embrace a radical truth: we are called to be 'same but different.' Drawing from Ephesians 4:17-32, we're reminded that while we share the same humanity as everyone around us, those of us who have encountered Christ carry a transformed heart that sets us apart. The Ephesian church faced a culture strikingly similar to ours - morally loose, spiritually confused, filled with idol worship and materialism. Yet Paul didn't call them to escape their world but to be visibly different within it. The transformation isn't about self-improvement or trying harder; it's about surrendering to the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. We learn that Christianity isn't a one-time event but a daily walk, and how we think shapes how we live. When we're truly connected to Christ, our lives become the greatest invitation to the Kingdom - not through tracts or programs, but through the visible fruit of contentment, peace, honesty, and love that our neighbours can't help but notice. The question isn't whether we can be different, but whether we'll walk in the miracle that has already happened within us.

    36 min

  2. FEB 16

    The Boundary Is The Blessing - Luke Bryant

    This message challenges us to examine whether we're truly experiencing intimacy with God or merely going through the motions of religious activity. Using the charming illustration of a toddler fixated on a box rather than the toy inside, we're confronted with a powerful truth: many of us settle for the external trappings of faith while missing the authentic relationship God offers on the inside. The sermon draws from the contrasting lives of Samson and Noah to reveal a crucial principle - God's boundaries aren't restrictive barriers designed to limit our joy, but protective guidelines that lead us into His blessing. Samson, despite his supernatural strength and divine calling, lost everything when he stepped outside the boundary God had established for his life. Meanwhile, Noah found preservation and purpose by remaining within the confines of the ark, even when it seemed claustrophobic and unreasonable. The message becomes intensely practical as it addresses five critical boundary areas we face today: sexual purity, rest and time management, financial stewardship, digital consumption, and relational choices. In our quick-fix culture that promises fulfilment through boundary-breaking, we're reminded that true intimacy with God comes not from spiritual shortcuts or occasional church attendance, but from habitually choosing to honour Christ as both Saviour and Lord. The blessing we're desperately seeking isn't found by pushing past God's guidelines - it's discovered by living faithfully within them.

    38 min

  3. FEB 9

    The Power of Invitation - Andy Gamble

    At its heart, this message confronts us with a profound truth: we possess far more spiritual authority and influence than we often realise. The sermon centers on the transformative power of invitation—not as a religious duty, but as participation in God's mission on earth. Drawing from John's Gospel, we encounter Andrew, whose simple act of bringing his brother Simon to Jesus set in motion a chain reaction that would shake the foundations of the early church. We also meet the woman at the well, who had no theological training yet possessed the most powerful tool available: her testimony. Her words 'Come and see' brought an entire community to Jesus. What makes this message particularly compelling is the real-life testimony woven throughout, demonstrating how one invitation to church became the catalyst for peace, contentment, and radical life transformation. The couple's story reminds us that invitation doesn't require having all the answers or perfect theology; it simply requires being present and authentic. Whether it's Philip inviting the skeptical Nathanael, or Levi (Matthew) throwing a party where Jesus meets tax collectors and sinners, Scripture consistently shows us that ordinary people using their everyday networks become extraordinary conduits of God's grace. The challenge before us isn't about convincing anyone - it's about being brave enough to extend the invitation and trust Jesus to reveal Himself.

    34 min

  4. JAN 18

    Position for Favour - Andy Gamble

    This message invites us into a profound exploration of what it truly means to be positioned for God's favour in our lives. Drawing from Luke 2:52, we discover that even Jesus himself had to grow in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and man. This revelation challenges our modern tendency to want instant results and shortcuts. The message unpacks the lives of biblical figures like Mary, Joseph, and Ruth, showing us that favour isn't something we grab or demand, but something we grow into through surrender, faithfulness, and obedience. Mary's humble response, 'I am the Lord's servant,' demonstrates that humility isn't thinking less of ourselves, but thinking less about ourselves. Joseph's story reveals that favour doesn't skip the process—he experienced God's favour in the pit, in slavery, and in prison, not just in the palace. Ruth chose faithfulness over familiarity, obedience over convenience. The central tension we face is this: we want the outcomes of favour without the formation that favour requires. We want the bread without the sacrifice, the platform without the posture, the promotion without the preparation. But God loves us too much to skip the process. As we step into this year of faith, the question isn't just whether God will favour us, but who we are becoming as we believe for His favour. This message calls us to formation before fruit, to faithfulness in the hidden seasons, and to trust that God is positioning us even when we cannot yet see the outcome.

    33 min

  5. JAN 6

    Seasons - Nathan Ferris

    As we step into a new year, we're often bombarded with messages about ambitious resolutions, hustle culture, and the pressure to achieve more. But what if God is inviting us into something entirely different? This message explores the profound truth found in Ecclesiastes 3—that there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven. Rather than viewing God as a demanding CEO pushing us toward productivity quotas, we're invited to see Him as a wise farmer who understands seasons intimately. Just as a farmer doesn't try to harvest in spring or rush the growing process, God orchestrates seasons in our lives with perfect timing. We're challenged to embrace the process over the product, to plant small seeds faithfully even when we can't see immediate results, and to trust that a waiting season is never a wasted season. The fruitfulness is God's responsibility; our faithfulness is ours. Whether we're in a season of planting, waiting, or even what feels like winter's barrenness, God is working beneath the surface. This perspective shift frees us from the exhausting cycle of constant achievement and invites us into a deeper trust—knowing that even when we're flying through turbulent clouds, the sun is still shining above. The seasons change, but Jesus still reigns, and there are far greater things ahead than anything we leave behind.

    24 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Christmas: A Season of Hope - Carols - Andy Gamble

    We discover something profound in Luke 2:6-7, two verses that literally changed the world forever. These verses tell us that when Mary's time came to give birth, she wrapped her firstborn son in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no room in the inn. What strikes us here is the beautiful paradox: God didn't wait for perfect conditions to enter our world. He came in the midst of chaos, discomfort, and uncertainty. This speaks directly to our lives today, especially during Christmas when we often feel pressure for everything to be perfect. Some of us experience joy during this season, while others carry grief, loneliness, or stress. The message is clear: God steps into real life exactly where we are. He doesn't require us to fix ourselves first or create ideal circumstances. The name Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us,' captures this truth perfectly. Christmas isn't about perfection; it's about God's presence with tired parents, hurting hearts, joyful children, and lonely souls. When we remember these two simple verses, we're reminded that our story isn't over, our broken moments still matter, and hope is alive because the same Jesus born in that manger lived for us, died for us, and rose again for us.

    5 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Christmas: A Season of Hope - Family Service - Andy Gamble

    At the heart of this Christmas message lies a profound truth that transcends seasonal celebration: God doesn't wait for perfect conditions to show up in our lives. Through the humble narrative of Luke 2:6-7, we're reminded that Jesus entered the world not in a palace with perfect preparations, but in the messiness of real life—no crib, no room, no ideal circumstances. This is Emmanuel, God with us, stepping into our imperfect moments. The memorable parable of the donkey in the well powerfully illustrates our choice when life throws dirt on us—we can either let our problems bury us or shake them off and step up. Every shovel of dirt that seemed meant to bury the donkey became the very means of his rescue. Similarly, what feels like being buried in our lives might actually be God growing us, much like a seed must be buried in dirt before it becomes something beautiful. Romans 8:28 assures us that God works all things together for good, transforming even our hardest moments into opportunities for growth. This Christmas season, whether we're experiencing joy or walking through pain, we're invited to anchor our hope not in circumstances but in Jesus—the hope that Hebrews 6:19 describes as firm and secure for our souls.

    11 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Christmas: A Season of Hope - Week 2 - Andy Gamble

    This powerful message invites us to reconsider what Christmas truly means by exploring the profound truth that knowing the ending of our story changes how we live today. Through the vivid imagery of a broken trophy and a destroyed wheel—both remnants of past failures and victories—we're reminded that our lives are filled with broken pieces that God weaves into a larger narrative of hope. The central truth is beautifully simple yet life-changing: because we know Jesus lived, died, and rose again, we can celebrate His birth with extraordinary freedom and confidence. We're challenged to examine why we still live in fear, hold grudges, worry about tomorrow, or grip tightly to temporary things when our eternal hope is already secured. Drawing from scriptures like John 10:28, 1 Corinthians 15:54, and Romans 8:18, we're reminded that death itself has been defeated, making every earthly fear ultimately powerless. The message confronts us with honest questions: if we truly believe in resurrection and eternal life, why do we let anxiety, unforgiveness, and comparison control us? The broken trophy represents victories that still matter despite their imperfections, while the destroyed wheel symbolises moments when we failed to trust the process—yet God redeemed both. This Christmas season, we're called to live differently, knowing that our mistakes don't disqualify us but develop us, and that our hope isn't fragile or wishful thinking but anchored in the person of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel—God with us.

    24 min
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Every Sunday we meet for our weekly service at 11am. We have an atmosphere which is welcoming and would love to see you there. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus therefore discovering their God given purpose.

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  • Creator
    The Hills Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
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    Clean
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    © The Hills Church
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