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Alex Khodadad is a successful real estate business owner and a lifelong resident of the East Bay. He received the Hometown Hero Award from Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce for his Facebook Group, In and Around Pleasant Hill Food and Drinks, saving local restaurants during the pandemic. His new podcast will provide inspiring success stories and educational takeaways from local business owners and community leaders, helping listeners get from where they are to where they want to be!
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Nehemiah discovers that all the reforms instituted after the completion of the project were not followed. Sometimes all we can do as leaders is our best, and then we trust God with the results. The post Leading when others don’t (Nehemiah 13) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Using Jeremiah’s words from Lamentations 3:19-26 Pastor Scott leads us to lament the sudden passing of one of our Elders and a dear brother in Christ. The post Our Lament – God’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-26) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Nehemiah quietly leads the people of Israel to commit to rebuilding their spiritual character as they promise to follow God’s Law. We learn that God is concerned about our character more than any accomplishment. The post Committing to Spiritual Character (Nehemiah10) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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From the example of the people in Jerusalem in Nehemiah 9, we discover that the best response to God’s character as seen in the Bible is to be humbly contrite as we adjust to His Holy standard. The post Responding to the Character of God (Nehemiah 9) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Listening to the Word of God read at length laid the foundation for the people of Israel to look deeply and consider the changes needed to align with God’s truth. The post God’s Word and Change (Nehemiah 7 & 8) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Nehemiah reveals the foundational realities in his life as his reliance on God in complete faith, also provides him with a strength of character. The post Foundations of Godly Leadership (Nehemiah 6:1-7:3) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Facing an imminent threat of opposition from outside forces surrounding Jerusalem, Nehemiah gives us an example of leading through difficult times. The post Leading through difficult times (Nehemiah 4) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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From goldsmiths, to perfumers, to priests and many others, we can learn some important leadership lessons as we survey the builders of the wall in Jerusalem. The post Lessons from a Construction Site (Nehemiah 3) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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As Nehemiah implements the plan that God has laid on his heart, he realizes that any success he has as a leader is due only to the gracious hand of God. We each need to look through this lens as we evaluate our lives. The post The Gracious Hand of God (Nehemiah 2) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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In his final teaching in Matthew before going to the cross. Jesus points to the fact that faith is both a heart reality and an action reality as we care for the “least of these” in real and practical ways. The post Compassionate Kingdom Living (Mt 25:31-46) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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Using the backdrop of a Jewish wedding celebration, Jesus teaches about the importance of being ready for his some day return. The post Kingdom Living in Relational Readiness (Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Peter 4 & 5) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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In a parable that is unique to Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus shows us the heart of God who does not let human priority structures govern how he operates. The post “Gratitude, Service & Commitment in the Kingdom (Mt. 20.1-28) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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In a very familiar account, we find Jesus, calling us to a life of dependency on Him, and in the process changing our value systems. There can be no obstacles to our commitment to following Jesus. The post An Obstacle to Living the Kingdom (Mt 19:16-30) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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Through a stunning parable, Jesus answers Peter’s question about forgiveness, and in so doing leaves all of us with many things to think about in our own lives. The post A Kingdom Community – part 3 (Matthew 18:21-35) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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Jesus reminds us by a brief story and then some instructions, that a restoring community in which each one is valued best reflects the heart of God for his called out people, the Church. The post A Kingdom Community – part 2 (Matthew 18:12-20) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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In response to Peter’s answer to a most important question by Jesus, we discover who the King is, what his mission is, and what our role in the mission is. The post Living the Kingdom; Knowing the King (Mt 16:13-27) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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As we consider a very familiar account in the Gospel of Matthew, we discover a very practical lesson regarding daily consistent faith as we follow Jesus.”. The post Living the Kingdom of Heaven in Consistent Faith (Mt. 14:22-36) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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In one longer parable and two brief parables Jesus provides for us word pictures for living the Kingdom now in a less than friendly environment. The post Living the Kingdom in a less than Friendly World (Mt 13:24-43) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.Από τον admin
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We can learn a great deal about living the Kingdom of Heaven now as we see the interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders. What traditions may have gotten in your way as you strive to follow Jesus? What will you do to change them? The post The Priority of Compassion (Matthew 12:1-14) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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We begin a new sermon series entitled “Living the Kingdom of Heaven…Now.” In this sermon we define the Kingdom of Heaven as used in Matthew’s gospel and we look at some characteristics that should define each of us who claim to follow Jesus. The post Kingdom Apprentices appeared first on PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH.…
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We all know what it is like to deal with difficult people. As representatives of our Heavenly Father, we need discernment to know how to live in a godly way. It is not easy. We also have a God who knows what we need and implores us to ask him for our needs and learn to wait on his provision. Discernment is part of daily living in God’s Kingdom as w…
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The old saying goes, “We don’t like in others, what we don’t like in ourselves.” Jesus reminds us in a very clear and even humorous way that when we judge others unfairly, we end up looking foolish, and we take over what God has reserved for himself. We need wisdom to know when to critique another, when to be quiet, and when to focus on our own iss…
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We all want to live our best life now. In this very familiar passage we discover that it is when we trust fully that God is willing and able to meet our needs that we can live a life that is focused, unhurried, and satisfying. It truly can be our best life now. The post Kingdom Investment Strategy pt. 2 (Mt. 6:25-34) appeared first on PLEASANT HILL…
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Someone has said, “What you own eventually owns you.” There is some truth to that statement. Consider carefully that which you think is valuable. How does it help you now? What difference will it make in your quality of life next month? We have a human tendency to hold on to our stuff. God has a better plan but it requires a change of heart. The po…
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Second chances. We have all needed them at some time or another. In the story of Peter, we discover that the risen, living Jesus Christ is a forgiving, Lord and Savior. His mercy is wide, his grace has no boundaries; his forgiveness is complete. On this Resurrection Sunday we celebrate our God who gives us second chances, and more. The post “Second…
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There are times in our lives when our focus just seems to be sharper. We are more aware of our surroundings, more aware of what is important, more aware of our closest relationships. It seems this was the case with Jesus from his triumphal ride into Jerusalem until his death on calvary. As we look at the focus of Jesus, may we consider how we can s…
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Followers of Jesus exercise various disciplines as an expression of their inner relationship with Jesus. They don’t always parade their efforts on a proverbial stage for the world because God is their audience. Jesus challenges us to check our motives for why we do what we do. The post Check your motives (Matthew 6:1-18) appeared first on PLEASANT …
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We all have people who do not care for us. In fact some may actively oppose us. Jesus reminds us, that as people who are characterized as Christ Followers, we are to not attack or just tolerate our enemies, we are to love them and pray for them. Just as God’s grace is evident in their lives whether they recognize it our not, our grace and proactive…
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Conventional wisdom says: “If they hit you; hit them back harder.” On the one hand we can understand the desire to protect ourselves. But on the other hand, Jesus gives us a completely different way of living in the world. When we are confident in who we are in Jesus, there is a grace that stirs curiosity in others and gives us a strength to manage…
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This part of the Sermon on the Mount deals with the issue of integrity. God expects us, as followers of Jesus to say what we mean and mean what we say and work through the challenges. When we are people of integrity, we can set an example for others in our sphere of influence. The post The Necessity of Integrity (Matthew 5:33-37) appeared first on …
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We seem to bombarded from all sides with images, lyrics, and entertainment that challenges any standard of purity. Godly purity is reflected in the mindset that holds that each person is a person of dignity and not an object. In a very stunning way we are reminded in this passage that any godly standard of purity begins in the heart and we are each…
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It seems that we live in an increasingly angry society. With instances mass shootings, road rage, and retaliation, on the rise, many people seem deeply frustrated. Sometimes people will use the excuse that they have never killed anyone as a way to justify their anger. Jesus holds those of us who follow him to a higher standard. Since we are to be p…
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We all have standards or values by which we live. We all have a desire that others see us as being real, or genuine or authentic. No one really likes a hypocrite. Jesus challenged his listeners to have a standard that was so high that it was greater than that of the Pharisees and teachers of the law. How can this be? How can one be better than perc…
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The old adage is, “You may be the first Bible another person reads.” The idea is that our actions do speak and they speak loudly. Among the many qualities of salt and light, one is that they both make a difference. But they both must be used properly. Every day we each should take stock of what people think about God as a result of watching our liv…
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One of the unique realities about following Jesus is that we discover that who we are on the inside, should drive what we do on the outside. The core values of the Beatitudes are truly internal characteristics but we cannot separate them from behavior. These core values even dictate how we respond when we face challenges from others as we follow Je…
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Every person has a set of values. Every person has a standard or a code by which they live. The question that we each have to ask is what is the source of my values? For some the culture or sub-culture in which they live defines the standards. For those who claim to follow Jesus, he must be the one who establishes our values. The eight characterist…
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It seems that unity is in short supply this Christmas season. We see disunity taken to its extreme in the armed conflicts around our world. We see disunity in our government. We sadly can sometimes see disunity in our families and even our churches. What did Jesus mean when he prayed for all who believe to be one as he and the Father are one? How c…
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Abundance. Having enough. Being satisfied. These are the sentiments of a full life. It seems that when we think in terms of abundance we think in terms of that which is tangible. Is it possible to have a full life and yet not have any of the trappings of a consumerist culture. We will explore what Jesus meant by giving life to the full or in abunda…
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This is the season of light. We decorate with lights. Our Jewish friends are celebrating Hannukah which is a time that commemorates a miracle of light. What does it mean to live a life that is illuminated by the reality of Jesus? How do we live in the light and as a light long after we have put all the decorations and the lights away for another ye…
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This season is so often called a time of love and kindness and giving. And yet all too often our acts of love are tainted by conditions. How often do we feel that we need to give someone a gift to “repay” them for the gift they gave us? Life after the manger is a life best lived in true selfless love as we love others the way our God loves us. The …
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11-26-23 Week 4 Series More- Your Blessings Await Sermon by Dave Ziegenbein at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Pleasant Hill Christian Church 19433 West Frontage Road Raymond, IL 62056 217-229-3074 WWW.PLEASANTHILL.CC Dave Ziegenbein, Lead Minister davez@pleasanthill.cc #JESUSΑπό τον Dave Ziegenbein
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