Thriving Hills Church Podcast
Recent messages and other content from Thriving Hills Church in Orrville, Ohio.
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196 episodes
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...
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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,...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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. ...
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Christmas at Thriving Hills - The Sleepers
Life gets busy, heavy, and ordinary sometimes. Without realizing it, the best of us can “drift” and even “fall asleep” on our faith, our family, and our purpose. But we’re not the first people to fall asleep spiritually when God was close and r...
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Christmas at Thriving Hills - The Seekers
The story of the Wise Men (also called Magi) in Matthew chapter 2 is rich in far more than just tradition, but in application for our everyday lives. While their image has been a staple on greeting cards and in Nativity scenes, the real story o...
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Christmas at Thriving Hills - The Shepherds
The Christmas Story found in Luke chapter 2 is more than an ancient tale; more than tradition meant to be kept alive at a certain time each year. It is good news - of great joy - meant for all people, everywhere. Listen in as Pastor Chris sets ...
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Fruitful - Week 9: Self-Control
Now more than ever, our world needs to see the fruit of God’s Spirit modeled in the lives of genuine believers. This fruit is the evidence of what’s going on inside of us, and is the proof of who we are in Christ. When our lives feel out of con...
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Fruitful - Week 8: Gentleness
What is the fruit of gentleness? It is widely misunderstood, and yet, sorely needed in our world today. Jesus described Himself as gentle in Matthew 11:29 (NIV), and yet the Bible also tells stories of Him flipping tables, casting out demons, r...
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Fruitful Week Seven - Faithfulness
Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares an important message on growing the fruit of faithfulness in our lives. In a world where people are often quick to move in the face of challenge and controversy, faithfulness stays.
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Fruitful Week Six - Goodness
Today, our guest speaker shares with us how we can let the fruit of goodness grow in our lives.
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First Wednesday - Three for Five
Pastor Alan Bostick, Emilie Hunt, and Heather Snyder share about people who have made an impact in their life.
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