Evergreen Church Podcast

The Lord Is Near | Joy In Chaos

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:39:08 -0600

In Philippians 4, Paul brings his letter to a powerful and deeply practical conclusion. Because Jesus is near, every part of our lives takes on new meaning. This message walks through Paul’s final encouragements to the church, reminding us that nearness to Christ isn’t just a comforting idea—it’s a transforming reality. As we learn to rejoice, pray, think rightly, and live with contentment, we discover the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds. No matter your circumstances, God is present—and that changes everything.

Citizens of Heaven | Joy In Chaos

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:07:07 -0600

What does it look like to have joy when life feels chaotic?

Philippians reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven—not in the temporary things of this world. When our identity is rooted in Christ instead of comfort, success, or circumstances, we can experience lasting joy even in the middle of chaos.

This challenges us to pursue spiritual maturity, examine where our lives may be misaligned, and live in a way that advances the work of the cross. As citizens of heaven, we’re called to live differently—with unity, purpose, and an eternal perspective. If your joy tends to rise and fall with life’s circumstances, this text points us back to what truly lasts.

Lasting Joy Requires A Mature Faith | Joy In Chaos

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:18:35 -0600

Chris Combs brings a message about how real, lasting joy is formed through mature faith in Christ. While the world often defines joy by circumstances, Scripture shows that true joy is deeper—an enduring peace and contentment rooted in knowing Jesus.

In this message, Chris explores the difference between joy as a state of the heart and rejoicing as an action, and why the Apostle Paul warns believers to be on guard against the “Jesus+” mindset that adds anything to the finished work of Christ. As Paul reflects on his own life, we see a powerful example of leaving behind self-righteousness and pressing forward toward the ultimate prize found in Christ alone.

Shining Like Stars | Joy In Chaos

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:22:31 -0600

In a world driven by status, comfort, and fairness, the way of Jesus looks radically different. True impact doesn’t come from power or influence, but from humility. Jesus modeled this perfectly—laying aside His status, taking the form of a servant, and serving others even to the point of death. The Christian communities that have made the greatest impact have not been the ones with the most power, but the ones marked by the most humility. So the question becomes personal: What do we need to leave behind to make an impact? Status? Comfort? Fairness? When we follow the humble way of Jesus, our lives begin to reflect His light to the world.

Real Humility | Joy In Chaos

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:28:27 -0600

In Philippians 2:1–11, Paul shows us that the kind of community that transforms the world is not marked by power, platform, or prominence—but by humility. Because we are united with Christ, comforted by His love, and filled with His Spirit, we are called to lay down selfish ambition and value others above ourselves. The greatest Christian movements in history were not fueled by status, but by self-giving love.

Looking to Jesus—the One who went from the highest place to the lowest, from glory to the cross—we see what real humility looks like. As echoed in Isaiah 45 and embodied in John 13 when Christ washed His disciples’ feet, humility is not weakness; it is divine strength expressed through service. The question we wrestle with is simple but searching: what do we need to leave behind—status, comfort, fairness—to truly reflect Him and make an eternal impact?

Joy In Chains | Joy In Chaos

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:35:31 -0600

Even when life feels chaotic—both around us and within us—Scripture calls us to a deeper, steadier joy. In this message from Philippians 1, we wrestle with the question: Can I find joy in the midst of the chaos? Paul’s answer is clear. His joy was not anchored in comfort, success, or control, but firmly rooted in the Lord. From prison chains to uncertain outcomes, Paul shows us that joy is possible when our perspective is shaped by God’s purposes rather than our circumstances.

Gospel Community | Joy In Chaos

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:24:44 -0600

In week one of our new series Joy In Chaos, we open the book of Philippians with Paul’s letter to a church living in real-world pressure and uncertainty, yet marked by joy, gratitude, and confidence in God’s work. From the opening verses, we see that joy is not rooted in circumstances but in shared partnership in the gospel and in God’s faithfulness to finish what He starts.

This message explores how gospel maturity is formed within gospel community—a people bound together by grace, affection in Christ, and a growing love shaped by truth. As Paul prays for the Philippians to abound in love, discernment, and righteousness, we are invited to consider how deep, Christ-centered relationships anchor us in joy even when life feels chaotic.

The Heart Of God | For The Sake Of The City

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:35:04 -0600

Jonah 4 reveals a surprising tension: Nineveh repents, God relents, and Jonah becomes angry. The prophet who once ran from God now struggles with God’s mercy. Jonah admits he fled because he knew the Lord is gracious, compassionate, and slow to anger. Through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, God exposes Jonah’s misplaced priorities—caring more about his comfort than a city of 120,000 people.

This message confronts us with the same question: Do we share God’s heart for the lost, or do we carry the “Jonah Syndrome”—wanting grace for ourselves but not for others? It’s impossible to escape God’s presence, His mission, or His love. Revival begins when we humbly pray and ask God to break our hearts for our city.

Repentance | For The Sake Of The City

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:48:11 -0600

Jonah 3 shows us that repentance is more than feeling sorry—it’s a change of mind that leads to a change of direction. When the people of Nineveh respond to God with humility, we see the heart of a compassionate and merciful God who desires all to be saved.

This passage explores what repentance reveals about God’s character: a God who is quick to show mercy, slow to condemn, and eager to restore. From Nineveh’s citywide response to Jesus’ grace toward the broken, we’re reminded that God moves toward people with compassion, not rejection.

For the sake of the city, God calls people to turn—and meets them with mercy.

Rescue (Prayer In The Depths) | For The Sake Of The City

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:24:32 -0600

In Jonah 2, we find Jonah rescued not because he deserved it, but because God is merciful. From the depths of the pit, Jonah prays—and discovers that it’s impossible to escape God’s presence or His grace. In Rescue (Prayer in the Depths), we see how God uses our circumstances not as punishment, but as an invitation to pray, repent, and return to His mission. Just as Jonah’s rescue points forward to Jesus (Matthew 12:38–41), this message reminds us that salvation belongs to the Lord, even when we find ourselves at rock bottom.

Running From God's Heart | For The Sake of the City

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:51:42 -0600

In Jonah 1, we see a prophet who runs from God—not because he doesn’t know Him, but because he resists God’s heart for people. In this message, Running From God’s Heart, we explore how Jonah’s story points forward to Jesus and reveals a God who desires all to be saved and to come to repentance. As we begin our For the Sake of the City series, this sermon challenges us to stop running from God’s compassion and join Him in His mission for our city.

Separation of Church and Life | Moving Forward With Jesus

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:03:52 -0600

In this message from our Moving Forward with Jesus series, we confront the gap between identifying as a Christian and actually living as a disciple. Drawing from Jesus’ call in Mark 1:17 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we unpack what it truly means to follow Jesus: to be shaped by Him and to live on mission with Him in every area of life. Challenging the idea of a “separation of church and life,” this message reminds us that the church does not merely have a mission—the mission has a church. As we look ahead to our 2026 vision, we are invited to step into intentional, relational discipleship and embrace a way of life that reflects Jesus as both Teacher and Lord.

Out of Egypt... | Fulfilled

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:28:00 -0600

This week’s message traces the story of Jesus’ return from Egypt in Matthew 2:19–23 and shows how God is faithfully at work through both history and heartbreak. By examining the prophecies from Hosea and Jeremiah, we see how events surrounding Jesus’ early life carry deeper meaning—revealing Him as the fulfillment of Israel’s story and God’s plan of redemption. The message concludes by pointing us to the freedom Christ brings and inviting us to consider what it means to truly live in that freedom.

Wise Men and Foolish Kings | Fulfilled

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:36:31 -0600

We explore Matthew 2 and the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus. While the Magi humbly seek and worship the true King, Herod reacts with fear, pride, and resistance. This message reminds us that when it comes to discerning God’s will for our lives, our greatest need is not more information but deeper humility. As Scripture reveals the fuller meaning of God’s promises—from Micah to Matthew—we are invited to consider whether we approach Jesus with expectation and surrender, or with control and self-preservation. Drawing from James 4:6, this sermon calls us to embrace the posture that receives grace: humble worship before the rightful King.

The Virgin Birth | Fulfilled

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:19:15 -0600

This week we looked at the Virgin Birth and how Jesus stands as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. Through Joseph’s encounter with the angel and Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel, we saw the deeper meaning woven throughout Scripture: God keeps His promises, and God is with us.

As we enter Advent, we’re invited to respond by putting our faith in Jesus, drawing close to Him, and listening to His voice.

Why is the church important? | Rooted

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:18:07 -0600

In the final message of our Rooted series, we explore why the church is essential by looking at the rhythms of the early believers in Acts 2 and the vibrant community in Antioch from Acts 11. Scripture shows that the church wasn’t a once-a-week event—it was an everyday family marked by devotion, shared life, generosity, and encouragement.

We’re reminded that Jesus calls His people to be a “city on a hill”—a community so full of love, unity, and compassion that the world can’t help but notice. The church matters because it’s where we grow, where we belong, and where God shines His light through us to those around us.

Be encouraged to see the church not as a gathering you attend, but a family you live with every day.

Why and how should I tell others? | Rooted

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:19:22 -0600

In this week’s Rooted message, we look at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and learn that our job is simply to plant seeds while God brings the growth. Sharing our faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about telling the story of what Jesus has done in our lives.

We explore simple rhythms for everyday mission—praying, listening, sharing meals, serving, and telling our story—and we’re reminded that the Holy Spirit guides us as we speak. Like the man in John 9 who said, “I was blind, and now I see,” each of us has a testimony worth sharing.

Be encouraged to open your life to others and introduce them to Jesus.

How does God view money? | Rooted

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:24:26 -0600

In this message from our Rooted series, we look at what Scripture teaches about generosity and why our view of money is a key part of discipleship. From Israel’s willing offerings in Exodus to Paul’s call to cheerful giving in 2 Corinthians, we see that God desires hearts that trust Him—not money—as our source.

This sermon unpacks how consuming and hoarding distort our view of God, and how living with margin, giving toward God’s mission, and serving with our whole selves opens the door for God to work through us.

Discover how willing generosity draws us deeper into God’s presence and shapes us into people who reflect His heart.

You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

How can I make the most of my life? Part 2 | Rooted

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:06:13 -0600

This week, we look at one of Jesus’ most well-known parables — the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. In this message, we discover that the story is more than just a call to be kind; it’s a revelation of how Jesus redeems us and shows us what it truly means to love others. Jesus not only tells us what to do, but why we are called to serve those around us.

How can I make the most of my life? Part 1 | Rooted

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:35:08 -0600

What does it really mean to make the most of your life? In this message from our Rooted series, we explore what Scripture says about calling, grace, and purpose. God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it equips us. Each of us has been uniquely gifted by Jesus to serve, build up the body, and invest in others.

Through Ephesians 2 and 4, Pastor Nick unpacks how we are called by grace, shaped by grace, and sent by grace to live lives worthy of that calling. Discover how God has invested in you, and how you can use those gifts to impact the next generation and bring glory to Him through the church.

There is an Enemy | Rooted

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:26:23 -0600

There’s an invisible war raging all around us—not against people, but against spiritual forces that oppose God’s purposes. Yet we don’t fight from fear or defeat. In Christ, the victory has already been won. This week’s message reminds us that our everyday actions carry spiritual weight, and that God has fully equipped us to stand firm. Through His truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer, we can face the battle with confidence, knowing the power of Jesus is greater than the darkness around us.

Where is God in suffering? | Rooted

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:40:10 -0600

Suffering raises one of the most difficult and personal questions we face: Where is God when life hurts? In this week’s message, we explore how God meets us in the middle of our pain, offering comfort, hope, and the assurance of His presence. Even when sorrow feels overwhelming, He is with us, bringing peace and strength that carry us through the hardest seasons.

How does God speak to us? | Rooted

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:13:46 -0600

This week in our Rooted series, we explore the question: How does God speak to us? Looking at Paul’s example in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, we see that prayer is one of the primary ways we hear and respond to God’s voice. Our pastor introduces the TACO method—Thankfulness, Adoration, Confession, and praying for Others—as a practical guide for shaping our prayer lives. Learn how to recognize God’s presence and activity in your everyday life and deepen your relationship with Him through prayer.

You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

Who Is God? | Rooted

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:32:10 -0600

In the opening week of our Rooted series, we ask one of life’s biggest questions: Who is God? Looking at the first chapter of John, we discover that the clearest picture of God comes through Jesus Himself. He is the Word made flesh—the visible image of the invisible God. When we know Jesus, we come to truly know who God is and what He’s like.

On Ministry With Jesus: Witness | What Matters Most

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:24:12 -0600

In this week’s message, we explore what it truly means to be a witness of what Jesus has done in our lives. From Jesus’ final words to His disciples in Luke and Acts, we’re reminded that being His witness isn’t just about knowing the story—it’s about living it out and sharing it with others. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to proclaim the hope and transformation that comes from encountering the risen Christ.

On Mission With Jesus: Ministry | What Matters Most

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:11:07 -0600

In Luke 5, a paralyzed man’s friends stop at nothing to bring him to Jesus—even lowering him through a roof. Their bold faith reminds us what Christian community is all about: helping one another encounter Christ. This week’s message unpacks how small groups are more than just gatherings—they’re essential spaces where we learn, grow, and live on mission together. Discover how your faith, paired with the faith of others, can lead people straight to Jesus.

Being Changed By Jesus | What Matters Most

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:11:49 -0600

In this message from our What Matters Most series, we look at Luke 6:27–36 where Jesus teaches us what true love looks like. The call to love our enemies goes against everything our human instincts tell us, yet it’s at the heart of what it means to be changed by Jesus. Discover how God’s transforming love reshapes the way we treat others—even those who oppose us—and why this kind of love shows the world who Jesus really is.

You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

Following Jesus | What Matters Most

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:44:24 -0600

As we celebrate the launch of Evergreen Church, we are taking time in our first series to talk about What Matters Most. This week, we're talking about what it means to Follow Jesus with everything.

You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

Burdens | Galatians

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:43:11 -0600

What does the gospel have to do with the way we treat each other? In this message from our Galatians series, we explore how gospel-shaped relationships bring restoration, compassion, and humility. We’ll see that the gospel calls us to gently restore those caught in sin, come alongside others to carry their burdens, and celebrate God’s work without comparing ourselves. When we truly love people, we don’t let them walk through life weighed down alone—we carry burdens, not loads.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

Fruit | Galatians

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:40:13 -0600

This week, we are blessed with a message from Pastor Jesse from Northstate Church ahead of Hill City West's merger with Northstate next month. Starting in September, we will go forward as Evergreen Church! In this message, we explore what it truly means to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. We take an honest look at the difference between those who bear the fruit of the Spirit and those who simply claim the name of Christ without showing His transforming work. Together, we consider how genuine life in the Spirit changes both our character and our conduct.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west
You can find out more about Evergreen Church at evergreenboise.org

True Freedom | Galatians

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:49:59 -0600

Some prisoners get so used to life behind bars that they choose to go back, even after they've been released. Pauls writes to the Galatians with a similar warning: don't return to the chains Jesus has already broken. In Christ, we're not just freed from guilt, shame, and legalism. We're freed for a life of love, purpose, as truth. It's time to walk out of the prison, shake off the chains, and step into the wide, messy, beautiful life of grace.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Children of Promise | Galatians

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:29:47 -0600

What do Harriet Tubman, ancient covenants, and Paul's shocking allegory in Galatians 4 have in common? A powerful call to live free and bring others to you.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Never Going Back | Galatians

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:57:02 -0600

Pastoring is both beautiful and brutal. In this message from Galatians 4, we get a glimpse into the raw, personal heart of the Apostle Paul -- a pastor who's deeply burdened for people he loves yet sees them drifting from the gospel. If you've ever loved someone who walked away from Jesus, or if you've felt the pull to go back to the very things Christ set you free from, this sermon is for you. You'll be reminded that true faith is about knowing and being known by God, that legalism is just another kind of slavery, and that the Christian life is one of growing in Christ and going on mission with Him. Whether you're feeling burned out, heartbroken, or just ready to grow, be encouraged: Christ is still forming something beautiful in you.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Inheritance | Galatians

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:42:29 -0600

This week, we continued our series through Galatians with a message titled “Inheritance,” exploring Galatians 3:23 through 4:7. In this passage, Paul paints a beautiful picture of what it means to belong to God—not just as saved sinners, but as adopted sons and daughters.

Because of Christ, we don’t just get salvation—we receive the full inheritance of a firstborn child. That means access, identity, and a secure future. And best of all? The gospel makes it clear that anyone—regardless of background, status, or past—can become a child of God.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Law & Promise | Galatians

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:13:03 -0600

This week, we continued our series through Galatians with a powerful message from our guest speaker, Mario Romero, titled “Law & Promise.” Teaching from Galatians 3:15–22, Mario helped us explore how the law, while not opposed to God's promises, has limitations—especially when it comes to our witness and fully experiencing the life God has promised us in Christ. If you've ever wrestled with how rules, religion, and relationship with God fit together, this message is for you.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Live By Faith | Galatians

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:28:20 -0600

In this passage, the Apostle Paul speaks directly to a confused and drifting church—reminding them, and us, of the only way we can truly be accepted by God. It’s a powerful confrontation that gets to the heart of the gospel: What kind of person does God accept? How do we live in the freedom and power of the Spirit, rather than falling back into relying on our own efforts?

If you've ever wrestled with questions about grace, faith, or what it means to walk with God day by day, this message is for you.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Justified | Galatians

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:46:10 -0600

In a world where Christian leaders seem to fall from grace with alarming regularity, what does Galatians 2 teach us about leadership, integrity, and staying true to the gospel? In this message, we examine one of the most intense confrontations in the New Testament: Paul publicly rebuking Peter, not over scandal or heresy, but a subtle drift that threatened the very heart of the gospel. What Peter did may have seemed small, but it had big consequences. Discover how this ancient moment speaks directly to our modern church culture, and how we can build our lives on the only unshakable foundation: Christ alone.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Entrusted | Galatians

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:01:05 -0600

In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul fights to ensure that the gospel isn’t lost, distorted, or withheld. This message explores how the good news of Jesus isn’t just for us—it’s meant to go through us, reaching those who haven’t yet heard. Just like a package that never reaches its destination, an undelivered gospel can’t change lives. Paul reminds us that we’re not just recipients of grace—we’re the delivery team.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Called By Grace | Galatians

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:14:01 -0600

In this episode, we dive into Galatians 1:11–24, where Paul recounts how the gospel he preaches didn’t come from man, but from a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Paul became one of its greatest missionaries—proof that only God can transform a life so radically. The gospel isn’t just about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—it’s the invitation to a changed life and a mission with purpose. What purpose is God calling you to today?

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Original Gospel | Galatians

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:52:40 -0600

In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul is confronting a crisis: the gospel of Jesus Christ was being replaced with something "new and improved." But any attempt to change the gospel only ruins it. We'll uncover the simple, unchangeable truth of the original gospel--centered on who Jesus is, what He's done, and how we receive Him. Don't fall for a counterfeit. Discover why the real gospel doesn't need an update.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

You can find out more about Hill City West's merger with Northstate Church and launch as an autonomous church this fall at evergreenboise.org.

Overview and Reading | Galatians

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:37:26 -0600

This summer, we're diving into the book of Galatians - a bold, urgent letter that calls us back to the heart of the gospel. In a world full of performance, pressure and confusion, the letter to the Galatians reminds us that Jesus invites us to live in the freedom of the Spirit, not legalism. Discover what true gospel transformation looks like.

Text: Galatians 1-6

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Conflict | Better Together

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:34:44 -0600

Conflict is inevitable—but how we respond reveals who we are becoming. Some of us attack head on, others avoid it altogether. But in Romans 12, Paul offers a third way: the way of Jesus. Instead of fighting fire with fire let’s fight with humility, empathy, and radical love. Whether you’ve burned bridges or buried hurt, this message offers a path forward—and shows us how to be peacemakers in a divided world.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Encourage | Better Together

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:58:17 -0600

You can’t follow Jesus alone. Not “shouldn’t”—can’t. He calls us into community—to draw near in faith, hold fast in hope, and stir one another up in love. Because of what Jesus has done, we have full access to God—and we’re meant to walk this out together. Join us as we dive into Hebrews 10:19-25 to better learn how we as the church can follow Jesus with everything.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Better Together | Unity

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:42:10 -0600

In this powerful message from our Better Together series, guest speaker Scott Lerwick, President of Boise Bible College, unpacks the theme of unity from Ephesians 4:1–7. Scott challenges us to live lives worthy of our calling by pursuing humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Unity isn’t just a goal—it’s a calling for every believer. Discover how the body of Christ is strengthened when we walk together in the Spirit, anchored by the one hope, one Lord, one faith, and one God who unites us all.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Better Together | Love

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:46:26 -0600

This week we start a new series Better Together. We will explore the heart of Christian community: love. Jesus commands us in John 13:34–35 to love one another as He has loved us — a love marked by service and sacrifice. In this message, we look at what it means to start with those closest to us, doing for one what we wish we could do for everyone. We learn the difference between carrying burdens and carrying loads, and how partnering with the church builds the kind of loving community Jesus envisioned. Join us as we discover how love makes us truly better together.

Title: Love

Series: Better Together

Text: John 13:34-35

Speaker: Nick Duffel

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Easter at Hill City West

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:05:00 -0600

In his final breath, Jesus says, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit," showing us what it means to fully trust God even in suffering. The cross was not the end, and the empty tomb proves it. Jesus is alive, and because of that, we can experience new life. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or choosing daily to follow Christ, this message will lead you to a place of deeper surrender, renewed hope, and true resurrection life.

Title: Easter

Series: Last Words

Text: Luke 23:46

Speaker: Nick Duffel

Last Words: Finished - Nick Duffel

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:52:11 -0600

This week as we continue our series on the Last Words of Jesus we ask, "What does Jesus mean as he cries out 'It is finished' while hanging on the cross?" And what does Jesus's work on the cross mean for us today. Join us as Pastor Nick helps us unpack this extremely important saying from Jesus.

You can learn more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Last Words: Thirst - Brennan Hinton

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:52:28 -0600

Out of all of the words Jesus speaks from the cross, there's one that is both the most relatable and most confusing: "I Thirst." This week, our Youth Director Brennan Hinton helps explain the significance of Jesus' thirst from the cross. From physical thirst, to fulfilling Scriptures and inviting others into His Kingdom. Are You Thirsty?

Last Words: Forsaken - Nick Duffel

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:47:32 -0600

Jesus is on the cross for 6 excruciating hours. And during that time, he utters the words, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" In this episode, Pastor Nick breaks down how Jesus is looking back to Psalm 22 from the cross, and how he is fulfilling the things David wrote about 1000 years earlier. We also learn how Jesus' sacrifice makes the way for our forgiveness.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Last Words: Paradise - Nick Duffel

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:41:51 -0600

As we continue to look at the Last Words that Jesus spoke from the cross, we take time to examine the criminals in the crucifixion story. Jesus takes the place of Barabbas, a known Jewish insurrectionist and murderer. Jesus is also joined on the cross by 2 other criminals who each have 2 different responses to him: ridicule and repentance. One leads further into death, the other to Paradise. Which will you choose?

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Last Words: Mother & Son - Nick & Beth Duffel

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:51:17 -0600

As we continue to examine the last words of Jesus on the cross, we turn to Jesus' relationship with his mother, Mary. Jesus' words to the Apostle John and Mary provoke a lot of questions about his own family. Pastor Nick and his wife Beth will both unpack Mary's perspective of seeing her son on the cross, and how Jesus' view of family extends far beyond his own flesh and blood.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Last Words: Forgive Them - Nick Duffel

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:48:35 -0600

As we look toward Easter, we enter into a new series called "Last Words." This series will take us through Jesus' last words from the cross. In this episode, we hear Jesus say "Forgive them" to those who are executing him. As we hear Jesus, we also hear the call for us to forgive others in our lives as well.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Bring Out The Book: Word In Flesh - Nick Duffel

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:23:46 -0600

As we wrap up our series on the Bible, we look at how the Bible can transform us and our motivations. Will we be people like King Josiah who respond to God's Word with repentance and obedience, or will we be like his son King Jehoiakim who tore up the scroll in disobedience?

Bring Out The Book: Enter The Story - Nick Duffel

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:01:53 -0600

How can a story be authoritative in our lives? Almost half of the entire Bible made up of narratives. As we examine the Bible this week, Pastor Nick Duffel walks us through how we can allow the stories of Scripture to speak to us.

You can find out more about Hill City West at hillcityboise.org/west

Bring Out The Book: Day & Night - Josh Branham

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:38:15 -0600

As we continue to look at the Bible's importance in our walk with God, we turn our attention to meditating on Scripture. Pastor Josh Branham lays out the importance of biblical meditation and walks us through the practice of Lectio Divina.

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Bring Out The Book: Dig Deeper - Josh Branham

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:42:26 -0600

This week we enter week 2 of our teaching series, Bring Out The Book, which is all about the Bible. In this message, Pastor Josh Branham explains how studying the Bible is important for allowing God to transform us.

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Bring Out The Book: What is the Bible? - Nick Duffel

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:55:19 -0600

Join us for our new series, Bring Out The Book! We will be taking a look at the Bible and its influence on us as we seek to live the Christian life. In this episode, we examine the Bible and explore it as God's authoritative word.

Genesis: Babel - Nick Duffel

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:57:38 -0600

Join us in our final week of looking at the opening chapters of Genesis. This week, we take a look at the story of The Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. This message shows us the rebellion of humanity against God's command and how Jesus taught us what it looks like to obey God.

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Genesis: Flood - Nick Duffel

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:03:15 -0600

This week we continue our series into the first chapters of Genesis. In this message, Pastor Nick Duffel will walk us through the narrative of the flood in Genesis 6-9, showing us what this story can teach us about the character of God.

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Genesis: Fall - Nick Duffel

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:35:53 -0600

Join us as Campus Pastor Nick Duffel leads us through our next message in our Genesis series. In Genesis 3, God provides us with the origin of evil in our world through the story of Adam & Eve. However, even in this tragic story, God shows us a glimmer of the hope of Jesus that will come to defeat sin and death once and for all.

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Genesis: Creation - Nick Duffel

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:38:19 -0600

Happy New Year Hill City West! As a church, we are starting the new year with the start of the scriptures, the book of Genesis. During this series, we will be taking a look at the first 11 chapters of Genesis, starting with Creation. In this message, Pastor Nick takes us through the first 2 chapters of Genesis, showing what the account of creation shows us about who God is and the role he plays in the story of humanity. We hope this message blesses you.

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Christmas - Nick Duffel

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:41:22 -0600

Merry Christmas Hill City West! In this message, Pastor Nick Duffel helps us ponder the Christmas story in its original cultural context. From being laid in a feeding trough after his birth, to being exalted high as Lord of all in the midst of hostile Roman occupation, Jesus humbly came down to bring us the gift of salvation. We hope this Christmas message blesses and encourages you today!

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Simeon - The Characters of Christmas - Nick Duffel

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:35:14 -0600

In this message, we look at one of the characters of Christmas who is often overlooked, Simeon. In this message, hear Pastor Nick Duffel explain how the story of Simeon from Luke chapter 2 is a story of a man of devout faithfulness and hope in a world that often feels hopeless.

This message was also paired with a short film titled, "Simeon" made by Vantage Stories. You can view the short film at youtube.com/VantageStories.

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Mary - The Characters of Christmas - Brennan Hinton

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:59:59 -0600

As we continue our Advent series, the Characters of Christmas, we take a look at the character of Mary. Mary is a wonderful example of childlike faith in the midst of some scary circumstances. Listen as our Youth Director Brennan lays out how Mary sets the example of the type of faith we are supposed to have.

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Zechariah - The Characters of Christmas - Nick Duffel

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:33:06 -0600

As we enter the Advent season, we are taking time to highlight some of the characters of the Christmas story. This week, we look at the character of Zechariah and how and how his life provides an example to us for how to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus.

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The Table - Nick Duffel

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:23:20 -0600

For over 2,000 years, the church has remained devoted to the practice of breaking bread and remembering the gospel through the act of Communion. While we often associate this practice with rituals performed during church services, the original context of this meal wasn’t a formal service or one filled with background music—it took place during a simple, intimate meal similar to a Thanksgiving feast.

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Story - Love Your Neighbor - Nick Duffel

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:06:22 -0600

Nick Duffel wraps up our series, Love Your Neighbor, discussing the final practice from our B.L.E.S.S. practices, the practice of sharing your story. In this episode, Nick gives very practical advice on how to share God's Story, as well as your own story to help bring our neighbors to Christ.

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Serve - Love Your Neighbor Week 3 - Josh Branham

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:56:12 -0600

Josh Branham continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this episode, Josh talks about the first S in our B.L.E.S.S. method of evangelism, Serving, and how Jesus set the example for us to follow when it comes to serving others.

Eat - Love Your Neighbor Week 3 - Nick Duffel

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:42:27 -0600

Nick Duffel continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this episode, we discuss Eating, the third practice in our B.LE.S.S. method of evangelism, and how Jesus used to it to reach out to those on the fringes of society.

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Listen - Love Your Neighbor Week 2 - Josh Branham

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:56:39 -0600

Josh Branham continues our series, Love Your Neighbor. In this message, Josh continues our discussion of our B.L.E.S.S. method of evangelism by explaining the art of Listening.

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Begin With Prayer - Love Your Neighbor Week 1 - Nick Duffel

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:09:23 -0600

Nick Duffel kicks off our new series Love Your Neighbor, introducing the B.L.E.S.S. Method of evangelism and talking about the first part, Begin With Prayer.

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