Park Hill Church Podcast

On Shipwrecks and Snakebites

From our series “Acts.” As the book of Acts draws to a close, the Apostle Paul goes through a series of unfortunate events which turn out for the salvation and healing of many. What if our places of greatest wounding could become the sources of greatest healing for others, if only we would fully trust those wounds to Jesus?

When Pain Becomes Power

From our series “Acts.” In the final chapters of this book, we learn incredibly important lessons about how to deal with our pain as followers of Jesus. Paul the Apostle is suffering greatly. He is unjustly incarcerated for years, beaten, abused, and publicly shamed. But Paul chooses joy in the middle of pain as he witnesses to the goodness of Jesus at every turn.

Remaining Faithful Witnesses to Jesus through Various Trials.

From our series “Acts.” We are taking a deep dive into chapters 23 through 25 to see how Paul responds when faced with death threats, plots, and an unfair trial. Paul is now in Caesarea and is trialed before Governor Felix. Despite the lack of evidence presented by his accusers and the complete failure of the justice system, we see Paul maintaining a faithful witness to Jesus. The encouragement for us today is to follow Paul’s example when faced with false accusations and remember that we can only do that if we are deeply rooted in God’s unfailing love.

Unshakable Courage for Difficult Times

From our series “Acts.” As the book of Acts nears its end, Paul finds himself in difficult times. Though repeatedly beaten and on trial for his life, Paul somehow remains courageous, humble, and clear thinking. In our modern moment of uncertainty, we crave Paul’s level of confidence. The good news is, this unshakable confidence is available to all who trust in the God who loves being fully present to his children, especially when they suffer.

How Money Can Become Communion

What if something as simple as swiping our credit card can become a moment of deep intimacy with God? Guest speaker and pastor Steven Cooper presents a compelling case for how we can spend money in ways that make God happy. This teaching kicks off a four-week Community conversation around practicing generosity in the way of Jesus.

The Cost of Discipleship

From our series "Acts." In chapter 20, Paul says goodbye to the church that he built for 3 years. Missy Bell shares insights from this passage on how we can learn what it means to be a disciple maker, one who counts the cost to live in the Way of Jesus.

The Way to True Power

From our series “Acts.” In chapter 19, the kingdom of God comes in direct conflict with the kingdom of darkness. This is a power encounter we should pay attention to. As we watch this story unfold, we see how God is the Master of repurposing evil for good. He then graciously invites his children to repent of our sin and renounce our agreements with darkness. As we do so, we get to walk in the power and light of heaven on earth together as family.

We Need the Spirit

From our series “Acts.” At the beginning of chapter 19, Luke (the author of Acts) wants us to remember the identity of the main character of the story. It’s not Paul or Peter or any of the other Apostles. The main character is the Person of the Holy Spirit. And that same Person is with us today, ready to fill us with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and animated the first Christians to turn the world upside down with the love of God. The only question we need to honestly answer is, are we ready and willing to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

How to Hear (and Obey) God’s Voice

From our series “Acts.” As followers of Jesus, we believe God is a speaking God. In Acts 18, we see God speaking powerfully to the Apostle Paul in his time of trouble. But does God still speak to us today in that same way? Why can it be so difficult to hear God speak? When we think we’re hearing God speak, what if we’re wrong? What about seasons of dry spirituality, when we’re longing to hear God’s voice, but only seem to hear silence? All of us can relate to these questions. Last Sunday, we considered these questions and more as we asked — what does it look like to be a community that hears (and obeys) the voice of God?

Married and Single, Together in Ministry

From our series “Acts.” In chapter 18, we discover a beautiful picture of married couples and singles partnering together for the kingdom in the most beautiful ways. Married couple Priscilla and Aquila not only work alongside the unmarried Paul and Apollos, but they welcome them into their home and become a base of support for their powerful ministries. In our current epidemic of loneliness and isolation, Acts 18 lights the way for the church to become the community of longing and intimacy the world is desperately longing for.