"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'" Matt. 10:7

The following sermons were recorded at Hillside Baptist Church during the Year of Our Lord, 2012. They are presented here for anyone who may have missed the Worship Service and for anyone seeking to better understand God's Word on a specific topic.

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Date	Description	Audio Link
Dec. 30, 2012	"Are You Ready?" – Luke 2, Phil. 2, and other scriptures Are you ready to do what God wants you to do? Are you ready for Jesus' return? Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Dec. 23, 2012	"The Journey" – Luke 1 & 2 Luke spoke of many journeys that took place before and after Jesus' birth. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Dec. 16, 2012	"The First Advent: Setting the Stage for the Long-Awaited Savior" – Luke 1:26-56 After a silence of 400 years, God started speaking to His people.
Dec. 9, 2012	"God's Gifts to Us" – Eph, 1st Cor., Gal., Rom. A survey of six passages on spiritual gifts.
Dec. 2, 2012	"All You Need Is Love" – Matt. 22:34-46 Jesus gave a straightforward three-step answer to this statement.
Nov. 25, 2012	"Eternal Life by the Living God" – Matt.22:23-33 When the Sadducees tried to trick Jesus, He exposed their ignorance of the Scriptures.
Nov. 18, 2012	"Jesus' Superior Awareness of the Condition of Your Heart" – Matt. 22:15-22 The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with false praise and a trick question, but he turned their deceitfulness against them.
Nov. 11, 2012	"You Are Invited to the Great Wedding Banquet" – Matt. 22:1-14 God has sent out an invitation to all of us.
Nov. 4, 2012	"Have You Also Rejected Jesus?" – Matt. 21:33-46 This parable warned that the Kingdom of God would be given to the Gentiles.
Oct. 28, 2012	"Signs of Unfruitfulness Everywhere" – Matt. 21:18-32 Jesus spoke of three areas of unfruitfulness.
Oct. 21, 2012	"Jesus Declares That He Is the Messiah" – Matt. 21:1-17 This declaration occurred in three phases and it occurred in Jerusalem.
Oct. 14, 2012	"To Be Great in God's Kingdom, Then Serve" – Matt. 20:17-34 Greatness requires a wuillingness to be a servant.
Oct. 7, 2012	"Are You First or Are You Last?" – Matt. 19:30-20:16 No matter when God calls us to salvation, we are all equal before God.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Sept. 30, 2012	"The Church at War" – Eph. 6:10-20 In spiritual warfare, the devil and his evil spirits are our enemies. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Sept. 23, 2012	"Giving Up What You Hold onto Most" – Matt. 19:16-30 Jesus gives three instructions on how to let go of things.
Sept. 16, 2012	"Jesus Points to the Father's Original Design" – Matt. 19:1-15 TBD
Sept. 9, 2012	"Humility Creates a Repentant and Forgiving Heart" – Matt. 18:15-35 Humility results in repentance in the offender's heart and forgiveness in the offended person's heart.
Sept. 2, 2012	"In Christ's Kingdom, Humility Equals Greatness" – Matt. 18:1-14 Jesus explains five ways to develop humility.
Aug. 26, 2012	"Jesus' Sonship Affirmed" – Matt. 17 In this chapter, God, a demon, and Jesus Himself validate Jesus' claim to be the "Son of the Living God."
Aug. 19, 2012	"Who Is Jesus?" – Matt. 16:13-28 Matthew illustrates three truths to ponder about Jesus and His disciples.
Aug. 12, 2012	"The Secret of Contentment" – Phil. 4:10-23 We can do all things through Him who strengthens us. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Aug. 5, 2012	"Jesus, the Great Teacher" – Matt. 16:1-12 Jesus contrasts His sayings to the untrustworthy teachings of the Pharisees and Saducees.
July 29, 2012	"Jesus: the Great Shepherd to the World" – Matt. 15: 21-39 Jesus shows us four ways in which He is the Great Shepherd.
July 22, 2012	"It's the Heart That Matters" – Matt. 15:1-20 We need a heartfelt relationship with Jesus, not religion.
July 15, 2012	"The Lordship of Jesus Demonstrated" – Matt. 14:13-36 Jesus demontrated His Lordship over four areas of life.
July 8, 2012	"So What Is Your Character?" – Matt. 14:1-12 Matthew gives us insights into the character of John the Baptist, Herod, and others.
July 1, 2012	"The Offensive Savior" – Matt. 13:53-58 In this passage, Jesus offended his home crowd in three ways.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
June 24, 2012	"What the Kingdom of Heaven Is Like - Part 2" – Matt. 13:44-52 This sermon covers the remaining parables that give insights into the nature of heaven.
June 17, 2012	"Jesus Paid It All" – Prov.1:7-9 We need to respect God and adhere to what our parents teach us. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
June 10, 2012	"What the Kingdom of Heaven Is Like - Part 1" – Matt. 13:24-43 This sermon covers three parables that all illustrate heaven.
June 3, 2012	"Is Your Heart Properly Soiled?" – Matt. 13:1-23 In the parable of the sower, Jesus presents four spiritual truths.
May 27, 2012	"The Man and the Message" – Matt. 12:38-50 When the scribes and Pharisees asked for more miracles, Jesus told them "something greater is here."
May 20, 2012	"Careless and Condemning Words" – Matt.: 12:22-37 We, like the Pharisees, sometimes use careless and condemning words out of envy or jealousy.
May 13, 2012	"Traditionalism Disrupted" – Matt. 12:1-21 Jesus demonstates why He is Lord of the Sabbath.
May 6, 2012	"What Have You Been Waiting For?" – Matt. 11 Jesus gives us a five-fold testimony, starting with His own ministry.
Apr. 29, 2012	"Hesitating Between Two Opinions" – 1 Kings 1:20-24 Elijah reminds us that we must choose between the Lord God and false gods. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.	Technical problems. No recording.
Apr. 22, 2012	"Living as a Disciple of Christ" – Matt. 10:16-42 This passage maps out five truths of discipleship living.
Apr. 15, 2012	"A Divine Empowerment" – Matt. 10:1-15 Jesus commissioned the disciples to do four significant tasks.
Apr. 8, 2012	"Christ, the Perfect Sacrifice" – Luke 23, John 19 Listen to the last seven sayings of Jesus on the cross.
Apr. 1, 2012	"The Mercy of the Savior" – Matt. 9:9-38 Jesus expressed divine mercy in three ways.
Date	TopDescription	Audio Link
Mar. 25, 2012	"Jesus' Divine Authority Displayed" – Matt. 8:1-9:8 Jesus' divine authority is expressed in five areas.
Mar. 18, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount VIII: Choosing a Firm Foundation" – Matt. 7:24-29 Learn about the builder who heeds Jesus' words about a proper foundation.
Mar. 11, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount VII: Being Careful of Who You Follow" – Matt. 7:13-23 We need to discern the qualities of those who want to be our leaders.
Mar. 4, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount VI: Striving for Righteousness in Life" – Matt. 7:1-14 Jesus gives four commands about judging, giving advice, seeking, and following the narrow path.
Feb. 26, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount V: First Things First" – Matt. 6:19-34 Seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness and He will provide for you.
Feb. 19, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount IV: Piety or Pretense" – Matthew 6:1-18 Which is it for you?
Feb. 12, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount III: In Relationships with Others, We Are Called to Perfection in the Heart" – Matt. 5:21-48 In this passage, Jesus expands on His teachings on our relationships with other people.
Feb. 5, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount II: Three Ways in Which God Is Glorified" – Matt. 5:11-20 We need to be "salt" and "light" and acknowledge Jesus as fulfillment of the Law.
Jan. 29, 2012	"The Imperatives of a Christian Walk" – Heb. 11:6 This one verse contains the three imperatives that we must heed. Sermon by Pastor Al Page.
Jan. 22, 2012	"Sermon on the Mount I: The Beatitudes" – Matt. 5:1-12 These declarations of blessedness should be our attitudes.
Jan. 15, 2012	"A Message That Can't Be Ignored" – Matt. 4:12-25 From Capernaum in Galilee, Jesus began His three-fold ministry.
Jan. 8, 2012	"Overcoming the Temptations of Life" – Matt. 4:1-11 At the start of His ministry, Jesus showed how to overcome temptation.
Jan. 1, 2012	"A Message for Modern Times" – Matt. 3:1-17 John the Baptist declared a message of repentance.

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