Hillside Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Blake Hart
Joshua 7:10–13The Sin of AchanThe LORD said to Joshua, "Get up! Why have you fallen on your face? Israel has sinned; they have transgressed my covenant that I commanded them; they have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen and lied and put them among their own belongings. Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become devoted for destruction. I will be with you no more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you. Get up! Consecrate the people and say, 'Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow; for thus says the LORD, God of Israel, "There are devoted things in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted things from among you." (ESV)
Joshua 6:24–27And they burned the city with fire, and everything in it. Only the silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD. But Rahab the prostitute and her father's household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive. And she has lived in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Joshua laid an oath on them at that time, saying, "Cursed before the LORD be the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho. "At the cost of his firstborn shall he lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest son shall he set up its gates." So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame was in all the land. (ESV)
Joshua 5:13–15When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, "Are you for us, or for our adversaries?" And he said, "No; but I am the commander of the army of the LORD. Now I have come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, "What does my lord say to his servant?" And the commander of the LORD's army said to Joshua, "Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so. (ESV)
Joshua 4:23–24For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.
Joshua 1:5–9No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
In his farewell sermon, Pastor Blake Hart examines the pastoral heart of the apostle Paul through how he feels for, encourages, and prays for the church at Philippi and then connects these truths to the congregation at Hillside Baptist Church.
We cap off our advent series focusing on the theme of love. We see from 1 John 4 that Christ came from love, in love, and for love.
In this sermon from our Advent season, we explore the theme of Joy from the angelic announcement made to the shepherds.
In this sermon for week 2 of Advent, we examine the promise of peace foretold in Ezekiel, fulfilled in Jesus, and applied to us.
In this week 1 of advent, we discuss the promise of Hope given to Isaiah of a branch that will rise from the stump of Jesse and grow into the tree of life.
In this stand-alone sermon, we discuss the precious promise of God's unfailing provision and how that frees us from radical surrender and sacrifice in living for Christ.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining the woman who because of her forgiveness demonstrated great love for Jesus.
Join us as we continue in Luke with the moment of John the Baptist's doubt in the midst of his imprisonment.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Jesus' first resurrection miracle when he raises the Son of the Widow of Nain to life-a glorious picture of his power and compassion.
In this sermon from the Gospel according to Luke, we examine the profound faith of the centurion and lay out what it teaches us about faith.
We conclude Jesus' sermon on the plain in Luke 6, by examining his call to obey his Word and the importance of doing so.
We continue our exposition of Luke, by examining Jesus' teaching on the relationship between our nature -the tree- and our conduct and conversation -the fruit- that it produces.
We continue our exposition of Jesus' sermon in Luke 6, and his call for us to be merciful as our Father is merciful.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining the final blessing and woe given by Jesus in his -sermon on the level- and the two great threats it reveals to our faith.
In this sermon, we continue our exposition of Jesus's message in Luke chapter 6. We look at his third blessing and woe, and explain how we as Christians can be sorrowful yet always rejoicing in this life, as we look forward to the glories of the next.
We continue our exposition of Luke, examining Jesus' second blessing and woe from his -sermon on the level- in Luke 6-21-25.
We begin looking at Jesus Sermon on the Level in Luke 6 where he teaches on the ethics of His Kingdom. In this sermon, we examine the first of his beatitudes and it's corresponding woe.
We pick back up in our exposition of Luke looking at Jesus' selection of the the twelve apostles.
We conclude our summer in the psalms, by looking at the last recorded psalm that David sung and the context that led the aged king to singing its words.
In this sermon, we examine Psalm 3, the song that David penned when he fled from Absalom.
In this sermon, we examine David's song of repentance after Nathan the Prophet confronts him for his terrible sin with Bathsheba.
In this sermon, we continue our summer in the psalms looking at Psalm 60 when David found himself in the midst of intense battles.
In this continuation of our summer in the psalms, we examine the establishment of the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel 7, and a song that reflects it in Psalm 89.
Join us as we continue our summer in the psalms by looking at Psalm 30 when King David celebrated the Ark of the Covenant being brought into Jerusalem.
In this Father's Day sermon, we look back to the Garden and identify seven lessons for Godly Fathers based upon God's creation, care, covenant, compassion, and covering of Adam in Genesis 2-3.
We continue our summer in psalms by looking at Psalm 57 when David flees from Saul and spares him at the Cave of escape.
In this continuation of our psalms of the Life of David we examine two psalms that David wrote after his first incident when fear caused him to act like a madman in Gath -1 Samuel 21-10-15-.
We continue our summer in the Psalms by the examining David's song of assurance in psalm 52 and what was happening in his life in 1 Samuel 21-22 that inspired its powerful words.
We begin our summer in the psalms for 2023, looking at David's Psalm when Saul had sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.
In this Mother's Day sermon, we examine Paul's exhortation to Timothy to stand firm in the faith first, deliver to him by his mother and grandmother, who both provide the example of the main mission of motherhood.
In this sermon, we examine two accounts of opposition Jesus faces on the Sabbath, and what it mean when Jesus declares and demonstrates his Lordship over the Sabbath.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Jesus' teaching on the bridegroom and wine skins.
Jesus calls Levi to follow Him, and is confronted by the religious leaders for his table communion with tax collectors.
We look at the epilogue of Revelation and see how the Lord ratifies his word declaring its authenticity, exhorting its reader to faithfulness, and warning to those who would manipulate it.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Christ's forgiveness and healing of the paralytic.
In this Maundy Thursday service, we examine the Thursday of Holy Week and demonstrate how it demonstrates Christ's love and faithfulness in spite of betrayal, denial, and abandonment.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by examining the final vision of the book of paradise restored.
In this Palm Sunday Sermon, we examine the glorious reality and meaning behind Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by examining John's vision of the glorified bride of Christ- New Jerusalem.
We continue our examination of Revelation by examining the Great White Throne Judgment.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining the closing of Christ's ministry in Capernaum.
We continue our exposition of Revelation looking at the final defeat and judgment of Satan.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Christ's preaching and first miracle in Capernaum.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by looking at the heavenly reign of the saints as they await the return of King Jesus.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Christ's messianic sermon at Nazareth and their rejection of him.
In this sermon, we look at Satan's attempt at tempting Christ in the desert and his utter failure to do so.
We begin looking at beginning of Jesus' ministry as he is led to the wilderness by the Spirit.
We continue our exposition of Luke, by looking at Luke. Transition from John's Ministry to Jesus.
We begin our exposition of Revelation 20, by looking at the binding of Satan, and exploring what it means.
We continue our exposition of Luke examining the final part of John the Baptist's preaching regarding the coming Messiah.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by Looking at King Jesus' return and last battle.
In this sermon, we continue our exposition of Luke by looking at the first part of Luke's description of the ministry and message of John the Baptist.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by examining the King's glorious appearance for battle.
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining the single picture of Christ's adolescence that we get in the gospel accounts.
Our New Year's sermon where we look at resolutions for living sacrifices based on Romans 12
We continue our exposition of Revelation by looking at Babylon's complete decimation, and the Bride's celebration over the consummation of her covenant union with Christ at the Marriage supper of the Lamb
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining the faithfulness of Anna the prophetess.
We continue our exposition of Luke by looking at the interaction between Simeon and the Child Jesus at the temple.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by looking at the lovers of Babylon's lamentations over the destruction of the -great city.-
We continue our exposition of Luke by examining Jesus's circumcision and dedication at the temple and what these realities represent for us.
We continue or exposition of Luke by examining the angelic announcement of Christ's birth.
In this continuation of our exposition of Revelation, we examine the sixth trumpet judgment in Revelation 9.
We continue our examination of Paul's Letter to Titus, by looking at Paul's exhortation for the proper application of sound doctrine in the life of the Cretan Church.
We continue our exposition of Titus examining the enemies that were causing issues in the church in Crete.
In this sermon, we continue our exposition of Titus looking at the purpose, character, and function of elders in the church.
We continue our exposition through Titus, seeking to answer the question, -Who is the Church--
We continue our exposition of Revelation by examining the Great Multitude in Revelation 7.
In this exposition of Revelation, we examine John's vision of a great multitude which no-one could number.
We finish our exposition of Acts by looking at Paul's closing ministry in Rome and some major takeaways from Acts.
In this continuation of our exposition we examine the sealing of the 144,000 in Revelation 7.
In this sermon, we examine Paul's journey and shipwreck on the island of Malta in Acts 27.
We continue our exposition through Acts examining Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa.
We continue our exposition of the book of acts, examining the plot to kill Paul and Christ's providence to rescue Paul through the means of their plot.
We continue our exposition of Revelation examining the opening of the first four seals, and the four horsemen.
We continue our exposition through Acts examining Paul's interaction with the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem.
This is our New Year's focus sermon. We are desiring to let our supreme resolve to be all in as disciples of Christ.
To kickoff our reading on January 3rd, here is a brief overview and outline of the first book we will be looking at the gospel according to Mark.
An introduction to our 2022 Reading plan. We will be going through the New Testament this year one chapter a day -Monday-Friday- with a short overview and devotional for each chapter.
We continue our advent series on Isaiah 9-6, Examining what it means that this child will be called everlasting father.
We continue our advent series in Isaiah 9-6-7, examining what it means that this child, this son, will be mighty God.
We continue our exposition of Revelation examining the enthronement of the Lamb of God.
We come to the opening of the second vision of Revelation and the incredible picture of Heaven's throne room.
We begin our advent series -A Child is Born, A Son is Given,- by examining how the babe of Bethlehem will be our Wonderful Counselor.
We continue our exposition of Revelation looking at the letter to the church in Laodicea.
We continue our verse by verse exposition through the book of Acts examining Paul's defense before the mob in Jerusalem.
We continue our exposition through Revelation by examining the letter to the church in Philadelphia.
we continue our sermon series through Acts by examining Paul's arrival and arrest in Jerusalem.
In this sermon, we examine the closing of Paul's third missionary journey, and the beautiful interactions he has with various churches on his way to Jerusalem.
In this sermon, we look at the final portion of Paul's address to the Ephesian Elders in Acts 20.
This was a conference message given by Pastor Blake on Psalm 119-103-105. Three questions were asked--Is God's word an utter delight to your soul--Is God's word the supreme standard of your discernment--Is God's Word the master compass that directs all of your life-
We continue our exposition through the book of Revelation, examining the letter to the church in Thyatira.
In this sermon, we examine the first part of the beautiful account of Paul's interaction with the Ephesian Elders on his way to Jerusalem.
In this sermon we continue our study through Revelation examining the letter to the church in Pergamum.
In this Sermon, we continue our series through the book of Acts examining Paul's pastoral travels through Macedonia and Achaia and on towards Jerusalem.
We continue our exposition of Revelation by examining the letter to the church in Smyrna.
In this sermon, Pastor Blake examines the Ephesian Riot, and how the anatomy of the mob provides insight into much of what we see in our culture today.
We continue our examination of Paul's third missionary looking at the continual kingdom conquest and triumph of Ephesus.
In this portion of our study through Revelation, we examine the letter given to the church in Ephesus.
In this teaching we discuss the first vision given to the Apostle John in the book of Revelation, a vision of the glorious Son of Man.