In the first of two prayers in the book of Ephesians, Paul prays that those who follow Jesus will have their spiritual eyes open to understand all that it means to allow our relationship with Jesus to be the driving force in our lives.

The post One Request (Ephesians 1.15-23) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

In the opening verses of Ephesians, Paul reminds us that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ according to God’s predetermined plan. The ultimate goal is to unify all things under Christ. The benefit is confidence and assurance in Jesus Christ and what he has done for us.

The post Blessed Beyond Measure (Eph. 1.3-14) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

As we look ahead to 2026 we consider the elements God wants in a church as outlined in Acts 2:42-47.

The post “A Connecting Community in 2026” (Acts 2:42-47) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Just as Joshua instructed the nation of Israel to look back and see God’s presence, power, protection, and provision, we need to do the same.

The post Stones of Remembrance (Joshua 4) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

Sometimes it doesn’t feel like Christmas “should feel.” Sometimes there is no joy. Jesus knows. He has been there.

The post Jesus identifies when there is no joy (John 6:60-67; John 11:32-35) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

As we consider his baptism and the temptation in the wilderness, we discover yet again how Jesus identifies with us.

The post Jesus identifies with those he came to save (Mt. 3:13-4:11) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

In the lone childhood story of Jesus in the Bible, we discover that he grew and matured in the same areas we do. It is part of his shared human experience with us.

The post A Shared Experience: Jesus grew and matured (Luke 2.40-52) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.

This year for Advent, we will be considering the humanity of Jesus in a series entitled “A Shared Experience.” In this sermon, Pastor Scott explores the statement in Hebrews 2:17 that reminds the reader that Jesus, “had to be made like them, fully human in every way…”

The post Jesus: Fully Human in Every Way (Hebrews 2:14-18; Matthew 1; Luke 1) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.