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Hillside Evangelical Free Church
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Hillside Evangelical Free ChurchAnxiety and the Kingdom
"Do not be anxious about your life." sounds like a great ideal but seems difficult to live out. With all of the stresses and worries that life throws our way…
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Make a Choice
What do you treasure? It's a simple question with profound implications. In Matthew 6:21 Jesus says, "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."…
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When You Pray
Drawing on the Old Testament story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal as both a good and bad example of prayer, we look at Matthew 6:5-15 where Jesus teaches…
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Being Seen as A Hypocrite
God calls people to live out their faith by doing things like giving to the poor and praying and fasting. However, what happens when the very things that are…
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Following the Ministry of Jesus
What does it mean to follow the ministry of Jesus? Is it something only pastors or missionaries do or is it something for every churchgoer? And if it is for…
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Faithful Through Every Temptation
When you are tempted to sin, do you ever consider the faithfulness of Jesus in those moments? It can be easy to feel alone or isolated when experiencing…
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Obedience to God Rather than to Men
The early church faced growing opposition from the religious leaders of it's day. However, despite the pressures of that time they boldly obeyed God. In this…
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Repentance and Righteousness
John the baptist came to prepare the way of the Lord, he called people to repent of their sins and be baptized. It's an uncomfortable topic to be called to…
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The Sovereign Promise Keeper
In the story of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt with Jesus, we not only recognize a dangerous situation but can see God's sovereignty over it. Although in…
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Eager to Worship Vs. Apathy and Hostility
The familiar Christmas story of the Magi seeking him "who has been born king of the Jews?" provides a beautiful picture of worship but also the potential for…
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The Change of the Changeless One
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb 13:8) He is unchanging, yet in coming to earth he took the form of a man. In this unique Advent…
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The Eternal King
"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." (1 Tim 1:17) In this sermon guest speaker Steve Morgan…
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Better Love
"For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?" (Mt 5:46). It is easy to love those who love you in…
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The Promised Son
A rich but easily overlooked passage in the Christmas season is Matthew 1:1-17 where we read about the genealogy of Jesus. When examined closely this passage…
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More Than Fair
Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:38-42 challenged his hearers to respond to circumstances in counter-cultural and counter-intuitive ways. He taught His hearers to…
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The Church that Jesus Builds
Guest speaker and missionary David Belz shares about the foundation of church growth across the world. As a trainer of pastors David has seen first hand the…
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Honoring Marriage and Speaking the Truth
When a rule that is designed to protect is twisted instead to hurt, someone must speak up. In today's passage Jesus exposes two laws that had been misused to…
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Reformation Sunday 2021
Church history is full of both good examples to follow and bad examples to learn from. On this reformation Sunday, Pastor Jim Schultz looks at the five solas…
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The Transformation of Peter
How did Peter go from being a Christ denier to a Christ proclaimer? The transformation is miraculous and easy to under appreciate. What might we learn about…
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Murder and Adultery in Your Heart
One thing that we can learn from the life of Jesus is that He took sin very seriously. In this particular passage from Matthew 5:21-30 Jesus teaches about the…
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Living as a Witness According to the Word of God
What does it look like for Christians to be salt and light in this world? How can we engage in our communities so that people witness the life of Christ in us?…
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Character Matters
It's easy to forget how paradigm shifting Jesus' sermon on the mount is. Over and over again Jesus says, "Blessed are"... and then goes onto make a statement…
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Blessing and Grace
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be blessed? Perhaps you have only considered blessing from God as material increase and missed seeing His blessing…
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Out of the Slimy Pit
What God has saved us out of; as well as our response to that saving work are both important. In his sermon on Psalm 40, Pastor Jim Schultz walks through…
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Brevity of Life
When you're caught in the overwhelming waves of life, when circumstances are out of your control, and when you're experiencing the discipline of the Lord…
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O Lord
What is your response when you experience suffering, especially if you know that you are suffering because of your own sin? In Psalm 38 David cries out "O…
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Checklist for Wisdom
Psalm 37 is a checklist of sorts for applying wisdom to your life. It contrasts the righteous and the wicked, those who will perish and those who will gain an…
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The Sin of Man and the Love of God
In front of the black backdrop of man’s sin, God’s love “extends to the heavens” (Ps 36:5). His righteousness is like the mountains and His judgements are deep…
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The Lord Is A Warrior
When you are mistreated and falsely accused, how can you respond in such a difficult situation? Psalm 35 is a lament Psalm written by David when he was in such…
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In a World of Many Afflictions
The Bible doesn't shy away from the fact that this life is difficult; in fact it says, "many are the afflictions of the righteous" (Psalm 34:19a). But in that…
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Worship Our Great God
Psalm 33 calls people to shout to the Lord in praise and worship. While pagan gods at the time were very limited in scope and geographical location, this Psalm…
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The Armor of God
The Bible uses a lot of battle language to describe the Christian life. In Ephesians 6:10-24 we learn about the "Armor of God" and our responsibility to put it…
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Every Square Inch
In the first nine verses of Ephesians chapter six, Paul covers a surprising amount of ground as he addresses children, parents, slaves, and masters. One could…
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The Profound Mystery of Marriage
In his sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33 Pastor Jim Schultz expounds on this simple yet profound passage on marriage. Contained in these 12 verses is a high calling…
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Under the Influence of the Spirit
When someone is under the influence of something or someone it changes their behavior. In this sermon on Ephesians 5:15-21, Pastor Jim Schultz teaches about…
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Walk Like God
It can be easy to downplay our daily decisions and compare ourselves to people around us, but when Ephesians 5:1 calls us to "be imitators of God", the…
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Old and New
There are many contrasts in Scripture; in Ephesians 4:17-32 we see the contrast of our old self and new self, old clothing and new clothing, old behaviors and…
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Gifts for Maturity
Just as a growth chart can give helpful markers into the health of a child, so Paul in Ephesians chapter four gives indicators of what healthy growth in a…
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Eager to Maintain Unity
In Ephesians 4, Paul exhorts the church in Ephesus to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called". In a list of virtues he includes…
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Prayers for the Fullness of God
Have you ever wanted to grow in your prayer life? Perhaps you've had the thought that you should pray longer prayers or even more eloquently. While many of us…
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The Beautiful Mystery of the Gospel
The church is like a mosaic. Believers across the world and throughout history are the tiny cubes that together make a beautiful picture of the grace of God…
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Jesus Our Peace
In an age of division and disagreements, how can believers live in unity before God and each other? Ephesians 2 paints a beautiful picture of Jesus breaking…
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Saved from Death by Grace
To be saved from death by Grace and not works is both an encouraging and humbling thing for a believer in Christ. In his sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10, Pastor Jim…
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Prayer for Knowledge
What comes to mind when you think about praying for others? Your first thought was probably not praying that they would grow in knowledge. However, that's one…
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The Spiritual Discipline of Giving
Giving... an often dreaded topic for any pastor to bring up. Giving is clear in Scripture but can very easily be abused if handled incorrectly. In this guest…
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Jesus Called Thomas
Thomas; out of all the disciples could he be the most misunderstood? He is often referred to as "doubting Thomas", but is that how we ought to remember him?…
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"What If?" Easter 2021
Around the world people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. But what if the resurrection never happened? Would it change anything? On…
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Every Spiritual Blessing: Inheritance
When God promises an inheritance, what does that mean? Who is it for? How is it obtained? In this sermon on Ephesians 1:11-14, Pastor Jim Schultz explores the…
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Every Spiritual Blessing: Redemption
What does it mean to receive redemption in Christ? The mystery of God's plan for salvation was hidden for ages and generations, but now has been made known. It…
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Every Spiritual Blessing: "Chosen"
In this opening sermon on the book of Ephesians, Pastor Jim Schultz tackles what can sometimes be a divisive topic; the idea of being "chosen" by God. In a…
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A Task Unfinished
An ending of a story greatly impacts what you take away from it. As the book of Acts ends in an unexpected way, Pastor Jim Schultz gives some takeaways we can…
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Enduring the Storm
How do you respond when you face the 'storms of life'? In this sermon on Acts 27, Pastor Jim Schultz walks through the Apostle Paul's tumultuous seafaring…
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Right Wrong Decision
In his sermon on Acts 25-26, Pastor Jim Schultz teaches on the Apostle Paul's decision to appeal to Caesar. Although he could have been set free, Paul didn't…
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Expressions of Sovereignty
Pastor Jim Schultz preaches from Acts 23:12-35 on the unexpected events that continued to unfold for the Apostle Paul. Though faced with conspiracies against…
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Truth to Power
Pastor Jim Schultz preaches from Acts 23:1-11 on the Apostle Paul's demonstration of boldness and humility as he spoke to the authorities of his day. Message…
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Defense Testimony
Pastor Jim Schultz preaches from Acts 22:1-30 on the conversion of the Apostle Paul. given at Hillside Evangelical Free Church on Whidbey Island. For more…
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Sanctity of Life Sunday
Pastor Jim Schultz preaches on the sanctity of human life. Message texts; Genesis 1:26-27, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Luke 1:39-45. Message given at Hillside Evangelical…
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False Allegations
Pastor Jim Schultz preaches from Acts 21:17-40. Message given at Hillside Evangelical Free Church on Whidbey Island.
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Following the Will of the Lord
Speaker: Pastor Jim Schultz; Text: Acts 21:1-16