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Hillside Evangelical Free Church
Sermon audio from Hillside Evangelical Free Church on Whidbey Island.
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Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchReformation Sunday 2026
What is at the heart of the gospel? In Romans 3:21–26, the apostle Paul gives us a beautiful summary of how God saves sinners and makes them righteous through…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchJudges by Faith (Hebrews 11)
Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Faith,” but its focus is not the greatness of the people listed—it is the greatness of the God they trusted…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Foolish Man, and a Faithful God (Judges 16)
In Judges 16, we reach the end of Samson’s story; a story marked by foolish choices, spiritual apathy, and the devastating consequences of playing with sin…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchUnholy Contentment (Judges 15)
When does contentment become spiritual laziness? In Judges 15, we see Samson pursuing personal revenge and the people of Judah content to live under Philistine…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchGod's Greater Plan (Judges 14)
What happens when we do what is right in our own eyes instead of following God’s Word? In Judges 14, we see Samson pursue his own desires while disregarding…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchGod Is on the Move (Judges 13)
What happens when God’s people don’t even realize how much they need a Savior? As we begin the story of Samson in Judges 13, we see a people who have wandered…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchNot Violent or Greedy for Gain (Judges 12)
What happens when we don’t know when to stop fighting? In Judges 12, Jephthah wins a battle against Israel’s enemies, but then turns around and fights against…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Danger from Ignorance of Gods Word (Judges 11)
What happens when we don’t know what we don’t know about God and His Word? In Judges 11, the life of Jephthah gives us a sobering picture of the dangers of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchLet Your Repentance Be Genuine (Judges 10:6-18)
What does genuine repentance actually look like? In Judges 10, Israel cries out to God after years of idolatry and oppression. But God’s response forces us to…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTransitioning from Sobs to a Song (Habakkuk 2 & 3)
What do we do when life doesn’t make sense, when our prayers seem unanswered, and when everything we fear appears to be coming true? Habakkuk begins his…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTaking Our Stand on Safe and Solid Ground (Habakkuk 1)
What do we do when life doesn’t make sense? When we look around at injustice, suffering, and uncertainty and find ourselves asking, “Where are you, Lord?” In…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchPreaching and Enduring God's Word (2 Timothy 3:16-4:5)
All Scripture is breathed out by God—and it is meant to do more than inform us. In 2 Timothy 3–4, Paul reminds Timothy that God’s word teaches, reproves…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchLiving with Superlatives (3 John)
In this message from 3 John, we explore the marks of a life that is walking faithfully with Christ. John points us toward the greatest source of joy: seeing…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Truth and Love Combination (2 John)
In a world filled with competing voices, how do we hold firmly to the truth while continuing to love others well? In this message from 2 John, we explore the…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchFind Rest in the Priorities of Jesus (Mark 1:35-39)
In a world full of noise, pressure, and endless demands, how do we stay focused on what matters most? In this message from Mark 1:35–39, we follow Jesus at a…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Tagline for Every Christian (Acts 20:17-27)
What does it mean to live a life that is truly biblical and missional? In this message from Acts 20, we look at the Apostle Paul's final words to the Ephesian…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchKeeping the Sabbath (Matthew 11:28-30)
In a world that never seems to slow down, Jesus offers something we all desperately need: true rest. In this message, we explore the biblical meaning of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchMorally Empty (Judges 9)
What happens when a person gains power but loses their sense of right and wrong? In Judges 9, we encounter the tragic story of Abimelech—a man driven by…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Tragic End (Judges 8)
Gideon's story doesn't end where we might expect. After God delivers Israel through an astonishing victory, Judges 8 reveals the tragic consequences of sinful…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTruth Reduction (Judges 7)
Why would God reduce Gideon's army when the enemy was so large they couldn't even be counted? In this message from Judges 7, Pastor Jim Schultz walks through…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTaking God at His Word (Judges 6)
In this sermon from Judges 6, Pastor Jim Schultz examines the account of Gideon and the repeated temptation to demand proof when God has already spoken. As…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Song of the Lord's Victory (Judges 5)
In Judges 5, Deborah and Barak respond to God's mighty deliverance with a song of praise, celebrating the Lord's victory over the Canaanite oppressors. In this…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchBoldly Obey the Lord (Judges 4)
In this message from Judges 4, Pastor Jim Schultz explores the account of Deborah and Barak and the powerful call to boldly obey the Lord. While God clearly…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchHealthy Expectations of God & Ourselves (Matthew 11:1-15)
In this message from Matthew 11:1–15, Steve Morgan explores what it means to have healthy expectations of God, ourselves, and the Christian life. Looking at…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchUnexpected Grace (Judges 3:12-30)
Unexpected Grace - Judges 3:12-30 - Pastor Jim Schultz explores the powerful story of Ehud, the left-handed deliverer raised up by God to rescue Israel from…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Man of Few Words (Judges 3:7-11)
What does faithful living look like in a broken world? In this sermon on Judges 3:7-11, Pastor Jim Schultz examines the life of Othniel, the first judge of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Time of the Judges (Judges 2:6-3:6)
In this sermon, Pastor Jim Schultz walks through Judges 2:6–3:6, introducing the time of the Judges and its powerful lessons for today. Discover the tension…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchFailure, Disobedience, and Repentance (Judges 1:27-2:5)
Discover a sobering and hope-filled message from Judges 1:27–2:5 as Pastor Jim Schultz explores the themes of failure, disobedience, and true repentance. Why…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Flawed People and a Faithful God (Judges 1:1-26)
Discover the powerful message of A Flawed People and a Faithful God from Judges 1:1–26, preached by Pastor Jim Schultz. This opening sermon in the Book of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchEverything You Need to Be a Witness (Luke 24:36-49)
In this encouraging sermon from Luke 24:36–49, Pastor Jim Schultz reminds us that God has already given us everything we need to be faithful witnesses of Jesus…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchRemember What He Told You (Luke 24:1-12)
Celebrate the hope of Easter with this powerful sermon from Luke 24:1–12, “Remember What He Told You,” preached by Pastor Jim Schultz. Journey to the empty…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Triumphant and Tragic Entrance (Luke 19:28-40)
Step into the story of Palm Sunday with “A Triumphant and Tragic Entrance – Luke 19:28–40” by Pastor Jim Schultz. In this message from the Gospel of Luke, we…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchBig Repentance, Big Salvation, and a Big Mission (Luke 19:1-10)
Discover the powerful story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1–10 and what it reveals about true repentance, God’s grace, and the mission of Jesus Christ. In this…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchOn the Road to Jericho (Luke 18:31-43)
In this sermon from Luke 18:31–43, we walk with Jesus on the road to Jericho as He continues His journey toward Jerusalem and the cross. Unlike the explorers…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchLetting Go to Follow Jesus (Luke 18:18-30)
In this sermon, Pastor Jim Schultz teaches from Luke 18:18–30, the story of the rich young ruler, to explore what it really means to follow Jesus. When the man…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchLast Words of Warning and Worship (Romans 16:17-27)
In this final message from the book of Romans, Pastor Jim Schultz walks us through Romans 16:17–27, Paul’s last words of warning and worship to the church. As…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchPrinciples to Live By (Philippians 2:12-16)
In this heartfelt message, “Principles to Live By – Philippians 2:12–16,” Pastor Dave Stevenson walks us through a powerful and practical passage from the book…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchCo-Workers, Servants, and Friends (Romans 16:1-16)
In this pastoral message from “Co-Workers, Servants, and Friends – Romans 16:1–16”, Pastor Jim Schultz walks us through the often-overlooked closing chapter of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchPartnerships Across the Churches (Romans 15:22-33)
In this sermon, “Partnerships Across the Churches” (Romans 15:22–33), Pastor Jim Schultz explores God’s design for unity, generosity, and mission among local…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTo Those Who Have Never Heard (Romans 15:14-21)
In this sermon from Romans 15:14–21, Pastor Jim Schultz invites us to reflect on God’s heart for those who have never heard the gospel. The Apostle Paul shares…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchAbounding in Hope (Romans 15:8-13)
In this sermon, “Abounding in Hope” from Romans 15:8–13, Pastor Jim Schultz gently leads us to rediscover the deep, steady hope God offers through Jesus…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchUnity for the Glory of God (Romans 15:1-7)
In this message from Romans 15:1–7, we are gently reminded that the Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation, but in loving community. As Paul…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchDo Not Cause One Another to Stumble (Romans 14:13-23)
In this sermon from Romans 14:13–23, we explore how Christians are called to live together when we hold different convictions about how best to follow Jesus…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchNot Your Job (Romans 14:1-12)
In Romans 14, Paul addresses how believers are to relate to one another when sincere convictions differ. This sermon walks carefully through a passage that…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe God Who Keeps His Promises (Ruth)
In this message, we step back into the beloved story of Ruth and discover why it was written and why it still matters so deeply today. Set in a time of…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchGod's Christmas Card (Galatians 4:4-5)
This Advent sermon reflects on Galatians 4:4–5 to carefully explain what God has done in the sending of His Son and why it matters for us and for the world…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchChristmas Hope (Isaiah 11:1-10)
In this Advent sermon from Isaiah 11, we are invited to see hope rising in the midst of devastation. Isaiah first shows us a forest cut down by God’s just…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchTrust in Immanuel (Isaiah 7:1-17)
In this Advent sermon from Isaiah 7, we are invited to consider one of life’s most important questions: Who do you trust? Walking through the story of King…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Comfort of Christmas (Isaiah 40:1-11)
As we step into the Advent season, this message from Isaiah 40 invites us to slow down and prepare our hearts for Jesus. In a time filled with holiday…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchGod's History of Love (Psalm 136)
In this message, we walk through Psalm 136 and discover what the psalmist reveals about God’s character, God’s history, and God’s steadfast love. Just like a…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Life of Love and Light (Romans 13:8-14)
In this week’s message from Romans 13, we reflect on what it truly means to live as people transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ. Paul reminds us that the…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchWalking with God Through Times of Grief (Genesis 23 & 24)
In this heartfelt message, Pastor Highland Goodman reflects on five decades of ministry shaped by walking with families through loss, love, and the hope we…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchConcerning Governing Authorities (Romans 13:1-7)
In this message from Romans 13, we’re reminded of a truth that often challenges us deeply — that God calls us to honor and submit to the governing authorities…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchA Life that Overcomes Evil with Good (Romans 12:17-21)
In this message from Romans 12:17-21, we continue exploring how God calls us to respond to sin and evil in the world. Beloved, we are reminded not to repay…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Commands of a Transformed Life (Romans 12:9-16)
In this message from Romans 12:9–16, Pastor Jim Schultz unpacks what it truly means to live as a “living sacrifice” for God—showing the world a different way…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Gifted Body of Christ (Romans 12:3-8)
In this message from Romans 12:3–8, Pastor Jim Schultz reminds us that following Christ means offering our lives as living sacrifices—humble, grateful, and…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchYour Life as a Transformed Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)
Romans 12:1–2 calls us to live in response to God’s mercy — to offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Him. In this message, we reflect on…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchThe Unbelievable Mercy of God (Romans 11:25-36)
In this message from Romans 11, we are invited to pause and marvel at the immensity of God’s mercy. Just as breathtaking sights like the mountains or the Grand…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchExcluded By Rejection, Included By Faith (Romans 11:11-24)
In this message from Romans 11, we explore Paul’s powerful image of branches being grafted into an olive tree—a picture of how God’s grace brings both Jews and…
Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchGod Has Not Rejected His People (Romans 11:1-10)
In this message from Romans 11:1–10, we explore Paul’s heartfelt question: Has God rejected His people? The answer is clear—absolutely not. From Elijah’s day…