Hillside Community Church Bellwood

08/24/2026

You are never strong enough to handle everything that comes your way. The good news? You never have to face it alone. God does not just watch your battles from a distance, He goes with you into them.

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Have you ever faced a problem so big it made you feel completely al...

08/03/2026

Every blessing you have, your breath, strength, opportunities, relationships, comes from God's hand. The danger isn't in receiving blessings, but in forgetting the Blesser. Treasure the Blesser more than the blessing.

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Every breath, opportunity, relationship, and resource comes from Go...

07/27/2026

Obedience isn't about earning God's favor, it's about responding to His grace. When we obey God's commands despite circumstances, cost, or culture, we show faith made visible. Don't forget to obey. Do right in God's sight. The cost of disobedience is always greater.

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Ever notice how the people who love you most remind you of the same...

07/21/2026

Here are some pictures from our mission team in North Carolina. Basketball camp during the day and vacation Bible School in the evening.

07/13/2026

Holding a grudge keeps you stuck, not them. Jacob and Esau were separated for 20 years by betrayal, but grace broke through. Release the debt and choose grace over grudge.

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We all carry grudges, some for days, some for years. We tell oursel...

07/07/2026

Our new podcasts are available on Spotify. Check out "The Hillside Podcast: After the Amen." Let us know if the podcasts are informative and helpful.

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https://open.spotify.com/show/033GZcOFTgGOZljgO1S9ZE?si=1e7626d32a434986

Podcast · Hillside Community Church · What happens after the "amen"? That's where the real work begins. We head back to our homes, jobs, families, and communities, carrying God's Word into everyday life. The Hillside Podcast: After the Amen is a weekly conversation that continues Sunday's message ...

07/06/2026

Reconciliation can't wait. Jesus said "Go NOW," not later, not when it's convenient. Don't wait for them to make the first move. Reach out, refuse to gossip, repair what's broken. Time doesn't heal neglected relationships. If God placed a name on your heart today, GO.

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Often we try to avoid having that difficult conversation, and to se...

06/29/2026

Before pointing out their faults, examine your own. Jesus taught us to own our part first, even if it's just 10%. Admission softens hearts; accusation hardens them. Want to restore relationships? Choose humility over judgment. Own your slice of the blame pie.

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When conflict arises, our first instinct is to point out what the o...

06/22/2026

Broken relationships don't heal by accident, they require choices. Instead of seeking payback, choose peace. Peace begins when your demand for payback ends.

When someone hurts us, our natural instinct is to hurt them back. B...