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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his summer sermon series entitled "Summer Breeze" with the fourth installment.
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his summer series entitled "Summer Breeze".
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Pastor John Ragsdale in his second sermon in his summer series entitled "Summer Breeze".
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In the first of a new series entitled "Summer Breeze", Pastor John Ragsdale expains to us how to keep our souls refreshed in the blistering heat of the summer months. The first step to take is difficult but necessary: repentance.
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Pastor Rags continues his sermon series with this fourth installment.
Luke 3: 21-22
Hebrews 2: 6-10
Philippians 2: 5-11
Matthew 28: 18
Zephaniah 3: 17
John 3: 16
Romans 10: 9
Genesis 1: 1-3
Psalm 119: 105
1 John 1: 5
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Pastor John Ragsdale preaches a powerful message about finding your place in Christ, and how to use that place to root yourself in times of tribulation.
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Guest speaker Dan Boone, President of Trevecca University in Nashville, Tn, speaks about the woven community within the church and the forces that threaten to tear it apart.
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Join us for the sixth installment in Pastor John Ragsdale's series entitled "Flourish". Today he reminds us that in order to enter into the land of milk and honey, we need to show the true faith that Jesus asks of us.
Deuteronomy 6: 2-3
Hebrews 3: 16-19
Hebrews 4: 1-3
Hebrews 11: 6
Genesis 12: 1-2
Hebrews 12: 1
Joshua 3: 14-15
Deuteronomy 6: 18-19
Deuteronomy 7: 21-22
Judges 3: 1-2
Proverbs 13: 22
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his series entitled "Flourish", tells us how to care for our hearts, the most vital organ in our body.
Jeremiah 1: 5
Proverbs 4: 23
Proverbs 23: 7
Mark 7: 20-23
James 3: 11
Luke 6: 45
Jeremiah 17: 9-10
Psalm 34: 18
Psalm 147: 3
Luke 4: 18
Ezekial 36: 26
Philippians 4: 7
Romans 10: 9-10
John 7: 38
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his Flourish series with a sermon on finding your harvest hands and being more committed to the house of God.
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his series entitled "Flourish" - in the third part, Pastor John teaches us how in order to flourish we need to feed our spirit and starve our sinful nature.
Matthew 7: 16-20
Romans 7: 21-24
Romans 7: 25-8:2
Galatians 5: 16-17
Galatians 5: 19-21
John 3: 6
Galatians 5: 22-23
Galatians 5: 24-25
Song of Solomon 2: 15
Romans 8: 11-14
Galatians 5: 25
Galatians 5: 22
John 15: 8
Matthew 7: 16/20
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues his new series entitled "Flourish". It turns out, in order to share fruit, one must first bear fruit. Join us to learn how to multiply your fruits according to God's plan.
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Pastor John Ragsdale begins a new series entitled "Flourish". It turns out, in order to share fruit, one must first bear fruit. Join us to learn how to multiply your fruits according to God's plan.
Scripture:
Ezekiel 47:1-2
Ezekiel 47: 6-8
Ezekiel 47: 12
John 7: 38-39
Psalm 1: 3
John 15: 1-2
John 15: 16
Mark 11: 12-14
Matthew 7: 15-20
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Pastor John Ragsdale speaks on the scars of Jesus, and how our own scars are not signs of defeat, but signs of healing and a powerful form of testimony.
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Guest Pastor Bryan Larson speaks on Palm Sunday about the urgency of Jesus' final message to his followers and the Church.
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Pastor John Ragsdale continues the second of three sermons addressing to path to peace spoken of in Philippians 4. Stay tuned for the final part!
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Pastor John Ragsdale concludes his series addressing to path to peace spoken of in Philippians 4.
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Pastor John Ragsdale speaks on the River of Life written of in Ezekiel.
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Pastor John Ragsdale starts the first of three sermons addressing to path to peace spoken of in Philippians 4. Stay tuned for parts 2 & 3.
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What price have you put on giving your life over to God completely... What are your "But, First" requirements?
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TARN CROSS • 1.23.22 Sunday Service
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Dr. Phil Brassfield from the Hills Oversight team joins us to talk about living by faith, endurance, and keeping God at the center of our life, so that all the other distractions will fall away.
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Dr. Mike Hayes is back this week with a message about how we can build The Hills into a strong and unshakeable church + an insightful challenge for business leaders about your role in the Church.
We hear from Matt Cross about his testimony and how Jesus has come to bring healing to everyone!
Executive Pastor Tarn Cross brings us a word about breaking free from being root bound and learning to grow.
Mike Hayes is back with a powerful message about the gospel, and what the cross should mean for us as believers.
Get to know our new executive pastors Matt + Tarn Cross as they introduce themselves to the church and give us some of their history!
Guest Speaker Bryan Larson returns with an encouraging word about change, and embracing the seasons of our life.
THE REIGNING SERIES CONTINUES:
EVERY KINGDOM HAS ITS OWN CULTURE, AS AMBASSADORS - WE REPRESENT THE CULTURE OF HEAVEN!
Pastor John continues his series called REIGNING with this powerful message on dominion and authority!
If God gives you territory and you do not take authority, the enemy takes it over....
We Must Rein Before We Can Reign
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This week we are joined by guest speaker Landon Galloway who talks bout the difference between guilt and shame... and how it separates us from God.
Pastor John talks about the different roles God calls for of Men and Women in creating a life of Reigning.
Week 2 of our series "REIGNING"... want to rule + reign over your life? Change your mindset! When we reign we can rest.... When we reign we can re-create
God's Plan was that his children would reign, and he created us to reign over everything.
We all have a past, we all have a promise, we are all headed somewhere... God does not just deliver you from, He plans on Delivering you to!
We welcome back Dr. Dan Boone for an amazing message on self worth and self importance.
JESUS INVITES THOSE WHO DON'T BELONG INTO BELONGING
Guest Speaker Kristoff Hart returns to tell us why we NEED community!
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MARK 2:1-12 STAND UP > PICK UP YOUR MAT> WALK. Pastor John teaches on the healing of a paralyzed man!
Associate Pastor Jordan Hicks brings us his message called Family of God... a story of relationships, community, and unity in christ.
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Pastor John teaches from Mark 10. The story of Blind Bartimaeus.
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Faith requires some effort. Your miracle may require some movement. Pick up your mat, and walk!
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Pastor Joe Hunt talks about hearing the voice of validation in the presence of God! God selects by what he sees, not what you see or what others see!
Dr. Dan Boone continues our stories of summer series on this Father's Day Sunday with a message on living a Sacred Life.
Landon Galloway continues our Stories of Summer Series!
The opposite of faith isn't doubt. The opposite of faith is certainty! Faith is turning to Jesus instead of away from Jesus when doubts arise.
GUEST SPEAKER KRISTOFF HART SPEAKS ABOUT RECONCILIATION ON THIS FIRST WEEK OF OUR STORIES OF SUMMER SERIES!
Identification • Frustration • Activation • Proclamation = Fulfillment
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Words have never been enough with God. He always expects action! A season of suddenly happens when three components are in place: 1. Faithfulness • 2. Faith • 3. Fullness
God is concerned about 1 thing: RESTORATION. Restoration is about getting us back to where we are supposed to be. He wants to restore YOU. Not make you better; make you, YOU.
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Pastor John reminds us who the first mother ever was, and how she continues to speak to us!
May is mental Health month, and we are spending this Sunday discussing how mental health and therapy plays a role for us as christians... check out this discussion with Dr. Rick Underwood and our own Pastor John Ragsdale.
GROWTH! Thats how we quantify our lives. Maturity, Strength + Stability, Fruit
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Welcome to Easter at The Hills • Pastor John continues preaching on a life of abundance - There are a few thing that you + I need to understand about this LIFE!
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Full/ Rich/ Satisfying/ Better than you ever dreamed of... This is the life that God desires for us and the life that Jesus dies for!
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Abundance means a lot more than just material wealth... God wants us to have life, and have it abundantly... The enemies mission is the exact opposite of God! John 10:10
Pastor John sits down with Hills executive council member Sam Chappell and talks about becoming a King and THE KEY OF DAVID.
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It took 15 years before David became a King... but in those 15 years... he was becoming a King!
We continue week 6 of our becoming series...
We continue our series on David called becoming, with "becoming... A KING". Please let us know you are listening and enjoying this podcast by sending an email to info@thehillsnashville.com + LIKE, RATE, and REVIEW on this platform!
Week 3 of Pastor John's study of David and how we can slay the giants in out lives!
"What cause are you connected to, that is greater than you?"
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Week 2 of becoming... A Giant Killer • Pastor John continues to equip us to stand up to the giants in our life by being faithful, available, and confident!
We kick off our new sermon series "becoming...." Pastor John talks about David's journey from a simple shepherd boy to an anointed man of God!
Pastor John continues his series about getting things in the right order in our life - This week: FELLOWSHIP. Enjoy the message and please visit us at thehillsnashville.com or send us an email to info@thehillsnashville.com
Pastor John continues his FIRST series talking about FINANCES! Lean in and hear an amazing word on getting your finances in line with God's plans!
We kick off our annual Days of Devotion with a message from Pastor John about prayer, fasting, and consecration of our lives.
Pastor John begins a new sermon series about getting what matters to matter + getting our priorities right! Matthew 6:33 Find out more @ thehillsnashville.com
Our final Sunday service of 2020 was a special one. Pastor John Ragsdale speaks more on Isaiah 9:6 + Everlasting Father
MERRY CHRISTMAS! We kick off the holiday season with a special message from Pastor John... And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. [Isaiah 9:6]
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We continue our Divine Alignment series with Pastor John:
Two indicators that tell me if i have the right reason:
Am I fulfilling God's will, Am I putting others above myself?
A continuation of Pastor John's sermon from 10.24.21, Divine Alignment 2 will leave you challenged and uplifted! Check out thehillsnashville.com for video of all our past sermons and more info about the church!
JARED JOHNSON brings us week 2 of the Divine Alignment series. "You better believe if I try to do "God's will" MY way, the end product will look a lot like "My Will".
Pastor John Ragsdale brings us a challenging word about aligning our life with the will of God, and the power for change that can bring!
One of our favorite guest speakers, Dr. Dan Boone, President of Trevecca Nazarene University leads us through Psalm 23! If you enjoy this message, please consider joining us on Wednesday nights this fall for a special in depth bible study of the book of Psalms with Dr. Boone.
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Pastor John continues his message series about serving the Lord, the Church, and each person we come in to contact with in our daily lives.
Pastor John begins a new series entitled Canceled. The Blood of Jesus canceled our offense, our sin and our shame.
Pastor John Ragsdale concludes the Christmas at The Hills sermon series with a message about the wise men.
Pastor Kevin Herrin (The Fellowship Texas City) delivers a message titled Love That Moves.
Pastor John Ragsdale shares a message about the Significance of the Key, along with testimonies of open doors within our church body.
Pastor John Ragsdale delivers a life-changing message entitled The Key of David as part of The Key series.
Dr. Phil Brassfield (Director, Destiny Leadership Institute) delivers this week's sermon.
Guest Speaker Landon Galloway (Destiny Leadership Institute, Grace Church Tomball, TX) shares a powerful message on the story of Jonah.
April Holder shares a 7 Minute Message on the power of partnering with God to pursue our passions.
Pastor John Ragsdale continues The Kingdom series with a message about generosity on Mother's Day!
Pastor John Ragsdale teaches a message titled What Kind of King is This? on Easter 2018.
Pastor John Ragsdale wraps up the Best Year Ever with a teaching on the Best News Ever!
Pastor John Ragsdale continues teaching on the formula for fulfillment during the Best Year Ever teaching series.
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the Best Year Ever series with a message on the formula for fulfillment.
Pastor John Ragsdale begins a teaching theme called Best Year Ever with a message on the Holy Spirit.
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the VISION series with a message based on Matthew 21:13.
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the teaching WHAT IN THE WORLD with a message on revealing the sons & daughters & why that hasn't yet happened.
Pastor Landon Galloway begins a new teaching theme called Miracles - the life of Jesus.
Pastor John continues the TRUE LOVE teaching theme with a message on knowing and relying on God's love.
In this teaching, Pastor John deals with the prejudice of religion and racism and how he believes the church is the best chance for Dr. King's dream and Jesus' prayer to come to pass.
Pastor John Ragsdale shares a message titled, '2015: The Year of Devotion', as our church begins 21 Days of Devotion: Prayer + Fasting.
Pastor John begins the '2015: The Year of...' teaching theme with a teaching on the year of the Lord's favor.
Papa John Ragsdale encourages us to forget what has passed and press forward to the things ahead.
Special guest and master illusionist Harris III teaches about being deceived and how Jesus sets us free.
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the Blessed series with a message on the principle of tithing.
Pastor John Ragsdale begins a series called Blessed, with a message explaining the difference between the blessed life and the best life.
Pastor John teaches on the Presence of God & how we find our promises in The promise, Jesus.
Kevin Eakin brings an incredible word on Persistence as part of our Promise series. "If God said it, it doesn't matter what anyone else says."
Pastor John Ragsdale teaches on Patience as part of the Promise series. Patience is less about waiting and more about trusting that God is good and wants the best for your life.
Pastor John brings a timely message about making a plan once you have a promise from God.
Pastor John continues teaching on Promise, with a message on Provision. God always provides for what He promises.
Pastor John Ragsdale shares about Promise & how God always begins his promise with a place.
Pastor John Ragsdale teaches on how to find & fulfill the promise God has for your life.
Pastor John teaches on Discipleship & how we should all be discipled and be discipling others. It is work, requires consistency and commitment, but it is worth it!
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the ANCHORED series with a teaching on the ships that keep us anchored of Relationships & Fellowship. "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." [Acts 2:42]
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the ANCHORED series with a teaching on Worship and how it differs from praise & thanksgiving.
John Ragsdale continues the ANCHORED series and teaches on how Jesus Christ is a constant in an ever-changing world.
Pastor John begins the ANCHORED series with a teaching on The Word of God. The Word of God is forever, flawless, a firm foundation, fully alive & faithful.
Abundance comes by being connected to the source.
Ways to stay connected The Life Source: 1. His Body (church) 2. His Word 3. His Presence
Everyone should do a periodic “abundance evaluation.” What areas of our life are abundant & what areas need some attention?
Pastor John Ragsdale talked about the life that Jesus promised is not not a "better you" life. It's a God life. "Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” [John 7:38, NLT]
Pastor John Ragsdale kicks off the AL!VE series with a look at John 10:10: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (NIV).
Pastor John continues his series, "All In," by describing what it means to be IN the house of God—it means we are INvolved.
Pastor John continues the third week of All In, a look at what it means to commit to a life of following Jesus. (Romans 10:9-10)
- Our words impact our witness.
- Our words impact our worship.
- Our words impact our warfare.
- Our words impact our walk.
Pastor John talks about the new covenant as The Hills prepares to take communion. "This blood isn't about making things better, it's about making things new." -Pastor John Ragsdale
Pastor John Ragsdale gives a New Year's address. The keys to God's Kingdom are to unlock you first....
Pastor John Ragsdale continues the sermon series "New Year's Revolution", speaking on the subject of passion....