Let The Journey Begin – Acts 16:1-10
February 11, 2024
Hello Kingdom Family,
Welcome to our Jesus-centered community. We are glad you are listening to today’s message.
Our purpose statement is “We are People Helping People Experience a Jesus-centered Life.”
This six-week series examines the remarkable spread of the gospel and the kingdom of God from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the world. Jesus has commissioned every one of his followers to be his witness by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Today we unpack Acts 16:1-10. We start by doing a recap of Acts Chapters 9-15, then dive into these Four subjects:
1. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
2. The Role of Faith and the Holy Spirit
3. What God’s Will is for Our Lives
4. Super Bowl LVIII Between The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Pastor Harold plays a video from 2020, which is a wager between him and a member from church, Barry, who lost a friendly contest the last time the Chiefs and 49ers played: https://youtu.be/P-qgYOzX7E8
He is also show a video from the Skit Guys covering the subject of “God’s Will.”: https://youtu.be/5n7ip-VzrtY?si=fZaiZR-Pv90oW7r-
Before you listen to the message, you are encouraged to go to our website and download the lesson bulletin for this message, dated February 11, 2024. The publication contains questions to reflect on as an individual, couple, or small group. You can find them on the home page by clicking the Bulletins and Lesson Plans tab.Today’s message is “Let The Journey Begin.”
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- Harold Long
- Unstoppable
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Faith or Feelings
August 27, 2023
- Pam Church
- Faith or Feelings
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
- Faith
- Faith or Feelings
- Faithfulness
- Feelings
- Prayer
- Trust
- Trust in God
- United Women of Faith
- UWF
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Today’s message is titled “Faith or Feelings.” Today, Pam Church unpacks 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 and challenges us on whether we rely on faith or feelings for our decisions and actions. She shares part of her testimony of an event that happened recently to bring to life the heart of the message.
Purpose Driven Faith
February 19, 2023
- Pam Church
- Purpose Driven Faith
- Hebrews 11:1-10
- Abraham
- Faith
- Purpose Driven Faith
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Today we have a special message from Pam Church. The title of today’s message is “Purpose Driven Faith” Our main scripture is Hebrews 11:1-10 (NIV). In today’s message, Pam unpacks what “Purpose Driven Faith” looks like and how we can learn to achieve this kind of faith for the rest of our earthly lives.
Faith in Jesus or the Faith of Jesus?
December 11, 2022
Today we continue in our Advent Series “Unforgettable Christmas,” Part III of IV. In our message today, we unpack Matthew 2:1-23 which helps us discover the many lessons and blessings the Magi have to teach us.
Get Out of The Boat – Water Walking Faith – Part II
November 13, 2022
- Pam Church
- Get Out of the Boat - Water Walking Faith
- Matthew 14:25-33
- Anxiety
- Faith
- Fear
- Jesus
- Jesus-Centered Faith
- Keep Your Eyes On the Light
- Kingdom Calling
- Water Walking Faith
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Today we unpack Matthew 14:25-33 from the NIV. Pam Church delivers Part II of II in her message titled “Get of the Boat – Water Walking Faith. We hope Pam’s message encouraged you to step out of the boat and see what God can do through your life when you are adequately related to God.
Get Out of the Boat – Water Walking Faith Part 1
August 28, 2022
- Pam Church
- Get Out of the Boat - Water Walking Faith
- Matthew 14:25-33
- Called
- Calling
- Courage
- Faith
- Faith Without Works is Dead
- Fear
- Get Out of the Boat
- Holy Spirit
- Purpose
- Water Walking Faith
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Today we unpack Matthew 14:25-33 from the NIV. Pam Church delivers Part I of II in her message titled “Get of the Boat – Water Walking Faith. We hope Pam’s message encouraged you to step out of the boat and see what God can do through your life when you are properly related to God.
Understanding The Power Of Sin
July 31, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Ephesians 2:3
- Genesis 2:17
- Genesis 2:21-25
- Genesis 3:6-7
- John 19:34
- John 4:24
- Romans 5:12-21
- Adam
- Adamic Nature
- devil
- Eternal Life
- Faith
- Hell
- principalities and powers
- Repentance
- Salvation
- Satan
- Separation
- Sin Nature
- Spiritual Bankruptcy
- Spiritual Warfare
- The Act of Sin
- The Law
- The Power of Sin
- Thirza Sayer
- Understanding the Power of Sin
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to today’s teaching as we continue in our message series “Romans: I Am Not Shamed of the Gospel.” Our message is “Understanding The Power Of Win.” Today we unpack Romans 5:12-21 and focus our attention on understanding the power of sin. This teaching is imperative for making sense of evil, the world system, polarization, and why humans are so jacked up.
Faith is a Credit, Not a Debit
April 24, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Genesis 15:6
- Romans 4:1-12
- Baptism
- Circumcision
- Faith
- Faith Without Works is Dead
- God's Promises
- Grace
- Justification
- Prevenient Grace
- Righteous
- Righteousness
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to our message series, “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel.” Today’s message is titled “Fear is a Credit, Not a Debit.” Pastor Harold will unpack Romans 4:1-12 and help us better understand how our faith is a credit and not a debit. Understanding this truth helps us not fall into the trap of legalism or works to earn God’s favor.
Spirit Circumcision
March 6, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Deuteronomy 10:16
- Deuteronomy 30:6
- Genesis 13:15
- Genesis 15:18
- Genesis 15:6
- Genesis 17:24
- Genesis 17:8
- Jeremiah 4:4
- Jeremiah 9:26
- Revelation 20:4-6
- Romans 2:17-29
- Romans 3:20
- Romans 3:28
- Abram
- Circumcision
- Faith
- Gentiles
- Jews
- Prophecy
- Righteousness
- Sin
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are starting a thorough study of the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is titled “Spirit Circumcision.” Our message today is focused on Romans 2:17-29. We hope you are challenged and encouraged to grow deeper in your faith because of the Book of Romans.
God’s Righteousness is Revealed
February 13, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
- 1 Corinthians 12
- 1 Corinthians 9:16
- Corithians 14
- Ephesians 4
- Exodus 20
- Galatians 1:8-10
- Habakkuk 2:4
- Luke 26:46-47
- Romans 1:8-17
- Romans 12:6-8
- doulos
- Faith
- Holiness
- Jesus-Centered
- John Wesley
- Mother Teresa
- Righteousness
- Scripture
- Slave
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are starting a thorough study of the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is “God’s Righteousness is Revealed.” Our message today is focused on Romans 1:8-17. We introduce the Book of Romans and set the stage for this incredible message series.