Holy Hill Church

09/05/2026

Acts 11:15-17 NLT
"As I began to speak," Peter continued, "the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning. [16] Then I thought of the Lord's words when he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' [17] And since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God's way?"

In verses 4-15 of this chapter Peter explained to his Jewish brothers in Jerusalem, what he witnessed in the home of the Gentile Cornelius. While he witnessed what the Lord was doing he remembered Jesus words.
“John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
But notice something very important that Peter said in the last part of verse 17.
“And since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God's way?"
When God chooses to save someone (give them His Spirit), we need to be very careful not to question God’s choice or the legitimacy of someone’s rebirth in Christ Jesus. God chooses who He wants to save, so we need to have the attitude that Peter had when he said, “who was I to stand in God’s way”.
I don’t care how vile, wicked, or obnoxious a person may be, they still can be saved, if God chooses to grant them faith and repentance. When we see the evidence of salvation (a changed life) in someone, we need to quit questioning the validity of their salvation and start praising God and discipling these new converts, like the Jewish brothers did in Jerusalem.

Acts 11:18 NLT
When the others heard this, they stopped objecting and began praising God. They said, "We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life."

09/04/2026

Acts 11:1-3 NLT
Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. [2] But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him. [3] "You entered the home of Gentiles and even ate with them!" they said.

Peter and some of his Jewish brothers had just witnessed a powerful move of God in a Gentile home (in Cornelius’s home), but when they arrived back home in Jerusalem, instead of being greeted with joy and excitement about the news of the new converts in Christ, they instead were hit with persecution and judgment.
This has not changed in our world today. When a true follower of Jesus Christ, truly does the ministry of Christ, they will be persecuted and judged by religious people who only do ministry within their sects or ethnic groups.
When God calls you to do ministry, remember He personally called you, not others in your family or church family, so you may have to step out and fulfill your calling without the help or support of others in your home and in your church fellowship. And know this, some that are closes to you may even try to dissuade you or persecute you, but you cannot allow the people around you stop you from doing what God has created and saved you to do, personally and or corporately with a group of believers.
Also, living a life of obedience to God’s will, will always cause conflict with those who follow the will of man and man’s many religions!

2 Timothy 3:12 NLT
Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

09/03/2026

Acts 10:47-48 NLT
"Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?" [48] So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.

There are religions that call themselves Christian, but teach a false doctrine concerning baptism. They teach that water baptism in their organized religion is a mandatory requirement if you want to receive eternal life with God in His heaven. Most of these religions that teach this heresy, will not refer to Peter’s words above that show baptism after rebirth in Christ, no they refer to Peter’s words below on the Day of Pentecost.
Acts 2:38 NLT
Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Peter’s intent in this verse was to expose the true faith of his Jewish brothers, which was the audience that he was speaking to. If his Jewish brothers were willing to get baptized in Jesus name, it would show true repentance, and their willingness to put their faith in Jesus instead of their religion and their religious rules. Peter would never tell anyone to put their faith in water baptism to save them from hell. Peter knew and preached that faith alone in Christ alone was the only way to be born again in the Holy Spirit, the only way to be saved from the penalty of our sins against God. Water baptism is an important part of our Christian walk with Christ, and we need to follow the Lord in believers baptism soon after we are born again, but water alone will not save anyone!

2 Peter 1:1-2 NLT
This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. [2] May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

09/02/2026

Acts 10:37-40 NLT
You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee, after John began preaching his message of baptism. [38] And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. [39] "And we apostles are witnesses of all he did throughout Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a cross, [40] but God raised him to life on the third day…

By Peter saying to Cornelius, “You know what happened throughout Judea…”, means that most people had heard about John the Baptist and his message and heard about Jesus and His ministry, but many (including Cornelius and his family) had not heard the TRUTH, the true gospel message. So, Peter shared the gospel with Cornelius and his family, and while sharing it with them, they believed and were born again in the Holy Spirit, as we see below.
Acts 10:44-46 NLT
Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. [45] The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too. [46] For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God…
There are many in our world today who know about Jesus, but they have never heard the TRUTH of who Jesus truly is and what He did on the cross to save mankind, they have never heard the gospel.
So God chose Jesus’s disciples (that includes us) to go throughout the world and share the TRUTH of who Jesus Christ is and what He did for all of mankind to save them from their sins, sins that are carrying them to a devil’s hell.
We, children of God are tasked by God to be coworkers alongside the Holy Spirit winning people to faith in Christ Jesus. Are you fulfilling your God given assignment? Are you sharing the gospel with those around you daily?

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 CSB
What then is Apollos? What is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, and each has the role the Lord has given. [6] I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. [7] So, then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. [8] Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. [9] For we are God's coworkers. You are God's field, God's building.

09/01/2026

Acts 10:34-36 NLT
Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. [35] In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. [36] This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel-that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

When Peter said “that God shows no favoritism”, this was not a blanketed statement of acceptance, meaning that everyone is accepted into His heaven. This is why it’s important that we study the whole Bible, because some will take a verse like this and twist it to push their misguided beliefs or sinful agendas. God’s Word must not be tampered with! Verse 34 in the KJV says, “God is no respecter of person”. He doesn’t care what we have been taught by our ancestors, or where we come from, or what we have come out of, all He cares about is, do we love His Son?
If anyone is willing to put their faith in Jesus, and prove their love for Him by livings a life of repentance like He commands, God is willing to save this person and place His Spirit inside of them to sanctify them and transform them into the godly person He created and saved them to be! But if a person refuses to repent and believe, they will not see God’s favor, they will instead see God’s wrath. According to Jesus (not me) repentance is a precursor to faith and salvation in Him.

Mark 1:15 NLT
"The time promised by God has come at last!" he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!"

08/31/2026

Acts 10:24-27 NLT
They arrived in Caesarea the following day. Cornelius was waiting for them and had called together his relatives and close friends. [25] As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. [26] But Peter pulled him up and said, "Stand up! I'm a human being just like you!" [27] So they talked together and went inside, where many others were assembled.

There are many in our world today who try to steal God’s glory, they want people to idolize them. And many of these people stand behind pulpits in church meetings every Sunday. Peter on the other hand, quickly corrected Cornelius, reminding him that he is just a human like him, not a god to be worshipped.
One of satan’s temptations (and a very powerful one) is the applaud of man. He boost the ego of a person with the love of people, their applaud, and their accolades. When people (even Christians) are showered with these things, they can become puffed up or full of pride and start taking credit for their success instead of giving the credit to God who deserves all the praise, honor, and glory for all our accomplishments!
What about you, do you try to still God’s glory? Do you like to draw attention to your looks, gifts, and talents? There is nothing wrong with being recognized for your good works, it only becomes wrong when you take credit for the good things that God did through you. Let me remind you in case you have forgotten, God doesn’t share His glory with anyone, because no one is worthy of being worshipped like our God!

Isaiah 42:8 NLT
"I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols.

Isaiah 48:11 NLT
I will rescue you for my sake- yes, for my own sake! I will not let my reputation be tarnished, and I will not share my glory with idols!

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

God truly blessed the men of Holy Hill Church yesterday as we enjoyed food and fellowship together at Robbie and Mona Myers house. Thank you Robbie and Mona for opening up your house to us, and thank you Robbie and all the other men who prepared food and brought food!

Pastor Tim Steiner