This is one of those “one another” passages that causes those of us who have grown up in conservative churches to snicker. That would never happen in our church. Too often we focus on the cultural phrase and miss the importance of the command. What does it mean to greet one another? Why would that […] The post “Greet one another with a holy kiss” (Romans 16:16) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

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“Greet one another with a holy kiss” (Romans 16:16)

This command has more to do with how Christ has received us than it does to just adopt a “live and let live, everything goes lifestyle.” As those who follow Christ we need to be very careful that we do not allow personal preferences to be elevated to the level of divine commands. We will […] The post Accept One Another (Romans 15:7) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Accept One Another (Romans 15:7)

When one thinks of harmony from a musical standpoint, one discovers that it gives depth and richness to the musical number. Consider that reality in our personal and community relationships. When we understand and appreciate our differences and learn to work together there is a richness and a depth. This morning we will consider how […] The post Living in Harmony With One Another (Romans 12:14-16) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Living in Harmony With One Another (Romans 12:14-16)

Numerous times throughout the Bible we find the people of God setting aside a specific time for fasting and prayer. While the occasions may be different and the presenting purpose unique, the underlying reality is that the people want God to be the focus. As we prepare for a day of fasting and prayer on […] The post A Primer on Fasting and Prayer appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

A Primer on Fasting and Prayer

Throughout the Bible we find the concept of hospitality being held in high regard. It seems that in the ancient world showing hospitality to all, especially strangers and travelers was very important. It stands to reason that if God places a premium on hospitality then we should as well. We will look at the biblical […] The post Offer Hospitality to One Another appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Offer Hospitality to One Another

Family. For some of us that word brings warm memories. For others it serves to provide difficult memories. But for all of us there is an ideal in our minds about what a family is supposed to be. God wants us to live out that ideal in our relationships with one another in the local […] The post Be Loyal to and Value One Another (Romans 12:9-10) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Be Loyal to and Value One Another (Romans 12:9-10)

Love is not just an emotion.  It is action for the benefit of another.  As we see in Jesus’ words and in the passages we will consider that give us a fuller definition of love, it is much deeper than what we may have ever considered. The post Love One Another (John 13:34-35) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Love One Another (John 13:34-35)

Take a minute and think very carefully about what your needs are. If you can survive without something it is not a need. When we boil it all down our basic needs are very simple. God calls for those of us to trust him to be generous and in so doing to trust him to […] The post Will God Really Meet Our Needs? (Philippians 4:14-20) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Will God Really Meet Our Needs? (Philippians 4:14-20)

It does not even take an astute observer to realize that our 21st Century American culture is based on consumerism. We are told we need the latest, greatest, newest, fastest, if we are going to be satisfied. And then if we get it, we are quickly reminded that a newer more improved model is on […] The post Mystery Solved (Philippians 4:10-13) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Mystery Solved (Philippians 4:10-13)

A common theme from many sources is the desire for peace. Peace seems to be elusive and yet still sought. In this sermon from Philippians 4:1-9 Pastor Scott looks at 5 building blocks for true peace. The post 5 Building Blocks of Peace appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

5 Building Blocks of Peace

A very common current phrase is “stay true to yourself.” It is a phrase that leans toward an individualistic approach to life in which one does not let someone else’s standards define who they are. In one sense there is health there. In another sense it is very self focused. We need balance. The post Staying True to… (Philippians 3:17-4:1) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Staying True to… (Philippians 3:17-4:1)

Time and again we have been challenged or inspired by those who have completed a race or some other task against all odds. We celebrate the one who gives that final push to the end regardless the obstacle. Do we have that same drive, that same push in our spiritual lives? Are we tempted to […] The post Too Soon to Quit (Phil 3:12-16) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Too Soon to Quit (Phil 3:12-16)

Many of us have this desire to know our ancestry. Part of that is a curiosity to know our background and part of that is sometimes a desire to be related to someone famous. As interesting as it is to know where we come from or what our DNA test tells us about our background, […] The post Evaluating Our Priorities (Philippians 3:1-11) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Evaluating Our Priorities (Philippians 3:1-11)

We each have people who have been and may even continue to be role models for us. Role models don’t go out and apply for the job. They just become, due to their faithfulness, their integrity, their grit, and their positive influence in the lives of those who follow them. In our passage today we […] The post Two Really Good Guys (Philippians 2:19-30) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Two Really Good Guys (Philippians 2:19-30)

We are very good about making life about us. There is an old adage that there is no “I” in Team. To which someone quipped, but there is a “me.” When we follow Jesus, it is about him. When we look at all we have in Christ, that we did not earn, we begin to […] The post Making A Difference (Philippians 2:12-18) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

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