Thriving Hills Church Podcast
Recent messages and other content from Thriving Hills Church in Orrville, Ohio.
Episodes
204 episodes
First Wednesday - Stay Sharp
Executive Pastor Landon Boggs of NewPointe Community Church joins us for a special First Wednesday message.Notes:2 Kings 6:1-7
When Pigs Fly - Week Three: God is Still God
Sometimes God’s protection isn’t what He kept us from, but what He kept us for. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that miracles of divine protection don’t always look the same - but no matter what happens, God is still good, and God i...
When Pigs Fly - Week Two: I Still Believe
One of the most common tensions that most believers experience is, “If God is a healer, why doesn’t He heal everyone all the time?” Or maybe it’s personal, like: “If God is a healer, why did He let my loved one die?” It’s confusing and painful....
30th Anniversary - It Started with a Yes
We take a few moments to pause and reflect with our Founding Pastors, John and Debbie Boggs, and our Founding Assistant Pastors, David and Charlene Bunner as we celebrate our church’s 30th Anniversary!NotesChristian Harbor Church ...
When Pigs Fly - Week One: Light Up the Darkness
We’re in a spiritual battle, but we have a miraculous God who gives authority over darkness in the name of Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Chris discusses spiritual warfare and the authority given to us by Jesus, who said in Luke 10:19, “Look, I hav...
The Comeback - Easter Sunday: “Do You Love Me?”
God doesn’t just want to fix our problems, He wants a relationship with us. Relationship with God isn’t just knowing about Him or doing religious things; it’s truly knowing Him, and allowing Him to know us. Jesus never demanded performance, He ...
Good Friday - Amazing Grace
The story behind the most cherished and loved song of the Church is the simple but powerful message of the gospel.Notes“Amazing Grace” written by John Newton, 1779Romans 10:13 NIVThe message of heaven can be set to t...
The Comeback - Week Four: Plot Twist!
Our setbacks, no matter how big, are not the end of our story; God can still usethem for something good. The story of Naomi and Ruth is a powerful reminder that what looks like a setback is often setting the stage for something greater. Whi...
The Comeback - Week Three: Back into the Light
You don’t have to stay stuck. No matter what dark place you may find yourself in, your story isn’t over; God has a plan to bring you back into the light!Notes1 Kings 19:1-4 MEVPsalm 23:4, 6 KJV1 Kings 19:5-12, 15-16,...
The Comeback - Week Two: Reroute From Doubt
Doubt is normal. We all experience it. Even seasoned believers can experiencedoubt in difficult situations and seasons. But doubt doesn’t have to be a dead end. Instead, doubt can be the doorway to a deeper devotion and a deeper faith if we...
The Comeback - Week One: Move the Lid
Life often leaves us feeling cut down, broken, or too far gone. The good news is, God specializes in comebacks! Through Jesus Christ, He offers us grace and new beginnings. All we need to do is surrender.NotesEphesians 2:1-5
First Wednesday - Worship is Alignment
Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares with us an encouraging message on the definition of worship and how it doesn't begin with songs, but with decisions.
We Don’t Stand Alone
Why do we need the church? What is the purpose of gathering together with other believers and worshipping God together? It might be more important and practical than you think. When we’re struggling, and even when we feel like isolating, the ch...
Let the Children Come
Pastor Chris speaks about the importance of discipling the next generation during Child Dedication Sunday.NotesMatthew 19:13-15 NLTPsalm 78:4 (Paraphrased)Jesus didn’t come to improve what we already are, He came to make us enti...
Power to Change - You in Five Years
This message is the final installment of our “Power to Change” series, and during this series we’ve learned what we need to do to start godly habits and break bad habits. Here we get the final piece of the puzzle: how the power of consistency c...
Power to Change - Stop Trying, Start Training
Have you ever been so frustrated at the inability to change yourself or yourcircumstances that you said, “I’m trying so hard!” So many of us have, and we know exactly how it feels to be frustrated at the inability to create change. What we ...
First Wednesday
One of our young communicators, Emilie Hunt, shares with us on how our choices do not only impact our present, but also the future.
Power to Change - Breaking Bad Habits
Breaking bad habits in our lives isn’t always easy - sometimes it’s pretty difficult.But there is hope, and there is Power to Change. In this message, Pastor Chris shares the painful truth about our bad habits, and gives both practical appl...
Power to Change - Creating God-Honoring Habits
If you’re hoping to make changes in your life, hope alone won’t do it - habits will. In this message, Pastor Chris explores the powerful truths behind habit science, and explains how it can work for you. No matter who you are, what you have don...
Power to Change - Break the Loop
Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. What we might not realize is why we do the things we do - because of what we believe about ourselves. Our identity creates ...
Power to Change - Sick of Being Stuck
Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. And that’s most of us: we want to change, we try to change, but we fail more than we succeed. If you’re Sick of Being Stuck, t...
The Power of the Blood
As we get ready to launch into a new year, full of endless possibilities and the hope of positive change, it’s important to recognize that we can’t make these changes happen entirely on our own. There is a greater power that makes it possible. ...
