Hills Bible Church

Have you ever tried, failed, and wondered why? Or perhaps someone you know has and has asked you to help them. If so, then this class is for you. In it we will explain the biblical pattern for real change in a clear, practical way that you can apply to the challenges of your daily life. You will also be better equipped to help others. This class will help you understand the underlying motivations for your actions and give you specific, practical help in changing long-standing patterns of behaviour, so you, and those you help, can grow in love for God and others. This class is based on the book and training course, How People Change, by authors Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp. This class is for all who simply want to live a sanctified life and help others to do the same.
Teacher: Pastor Craig Baxter
Video here
Lesson 2: Married to Christ

David is one of the most well-known Bible characters. Even the world knows about him, at least about the David and Goliath story. But do they really know how much David means to the biblical narrative, how much he stands not just as an example of what (and what not) to do, but as a pointer to Christ. David is the great king of Israel, but he is but a shadow of the true King. The world doesn't know this, but do you know this? In this class we'll take a close look at 10 events/aspects of David's life, what they mean, what we can learn and how each of them connects to Christ or the gospel.
Teacher: Reuben Walters
Lesson 2: David and Goliath

On Sunday, 28 April Pastor Craig Baxter continued the series 'Genesis: God's Unveiling Plan of Redemption and Blessing' with 'Walking with God' from Genesis 5.
Despite the effects of the curse, the image of God, stamped upon all humanity, remained. God’s promise of death to Adam also flowed to every generation, as seen in the continual refrain, “and he died”. However, contrasted to this, like a diamond on a black velvet, is the hope of life for those who walk with God, as seen in the person of Enoch. Enoch provides an example to us of what it means to escape the spiritual effects of the fall and receive life by faith affirmed by our walk with God. In this lesson we learn that those who walk with God break the generational curse of death caused by sin and live with the joyful hope of eternal life.
The universal blessing of life (vv. 1-3)
The universal curse of death (vv. 4-20)
The available hope of life after death (vv. 21-32)
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We invite visitors to join us at our Wantirna, Victoria location for our services each Sunday at 8:30am and 11am.
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Recorded on Sunday, 28 April 2024. Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.

David is one of the most well-known Bible characters. Even the world knows about him, at least about the David and Goliath story. But do they really know how much David means to the biblical narrative, how much he stands not just as an example of what (and what not) to do, but as a pointer to Christ. David is the great king of Israel, but he is but a shadow of the true King. The world doesn't know this, but do you know this? In this class we'll take a close look at 10 events/aspects of David's life, what they mean, what we can learn and how each of them connects to Christ or the gospel.
Teacher: Reuben Walters
Lesson 1: Introduction

Have you ever tried, failed, and wondered why? Or perhaps someone you know has and has asked you to help them. If so, then this class is for you. In it we will explain the biblical pattern for real change in a clear, practical way that you can apply to the challenges of your daily life. You will also be better equipped to help others. This class will help you understand the underlying motivations for your actions and give you specific, practical help in changing long-standing patterns of behaviour, so you, and those you help, can grow in love for God and others. This class is based on the book and training course, How People Change, by authors Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp. This class is for all who simply want to live a sanctified life and help others to do the same.
Teacher: Pastor Craig Baxter
Video here
Lesson 1: Where is God taking us?

On Sunday, 21 April Pastor Craig Baxter continued the series 'Genesis: God's Unveiling Plan of Redemption and Blessing' with 'The Illusion of Progress' from Genesis 4:17-26.
Our passage contrasts two seeds: the unrighteous seed of Cain and the righteous seed of Seth. The narrator provides us with a picture of the predominant theme of each lineage. While Cain’s lineage was remembered for technological advancements this was overshadowed by great moral depravity. In contrast little is said about Seth’s line, but what is stated is far greater indeed. They were remembered as a people who called upon the name of the Lord in faith and dependence. In this lesson we learn that true, lasting progress in this world is determined by the name we seek to advance.
The illusion of progress (vv. 17-24)
They seek stability and permanence in themselves (v. 17)
They see progress as their highest goal (vv. 18-22)
They glory in evil (vv. 23-24)
The reality of progress (vv. 25-26)
Trust in God’s promises (v. 25)
Acknowledge man’s frailty (v. 26a)
Proclaim God’s name (v. 26b)
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We invite visitors to join us at our Wantirna, Victoria location for our services each Sunday at 8:30am and 11am.
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Recorded on Sunday, 21 April 2024. Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.

On Sunday, 14 April Pastor Craig Baxter returned to the series 'Genesis: God's Unveiling Plan of Redemption and Blessing' with 'The Peril of Playing Church' from Genesis 4:1-16.
In spite of God’s warning against sin, Cain, a tiller of the ground, murdered his brother, Abel, a shepherd of the sheep, because his brother’s offering was accepted and his was not. When confronted Cain denied responsibility for the crime and protested the severity of the punishment, prompting God to provide protection for him. Cain is an example of a worshipper who lacks faith and sincerity and acts as a warning to all who believe they can play church and expect to get away with it. In this study we learn that unbelief within leads to devastating consequences without if left unchecked.
Outward pretence of true worship (vv. 1-5a)
Anger toward those more faithful (v. 5b)
Ambivalence toward God’s warnings (vv. 6-8)
Rejection of a responsibility for sin (vv. 9-10)
Complaint over God’s judgement (vv. 10-16)
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Recorded on Sunday, 14 April 2024. Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.

On Resurrection Sunday, 31 March, Pastor Craig Baxter delivered 'The Necessity of Jesus' Departure' from John 14:12-31.
Know that the Holy Spirit is not a cheap substitute to Jesus, but the real, living and intimate presence and power of Jesus for wisdom, comfort and enablement for living and serving
Jesus must depart for the Spirit to come
Jesus must depart for the Spirit to come as our teacher
Jesus must depart for the Spirit to come to manifest the Kingdom of God
Jesus must depart for the Spirit to come as our home-maker
Jesus must depart for the Spirit to come as our counsellor
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Recorded on Sunday, 24 March 2024 Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.

On Sunday, 24 March Pastor Craig Baxter delivered 'The Power of Christ and Him Crucified' from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 as part of the Easter series of messages.
Christ’s power to build His church comes through weak and fearful men and women who proclaim Jesus Christ and Him crucified
Paul’s Message: Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
Paul’s Method: Rejoice in weakness
Paul’s Motive: Real, lasting faith
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Recorded on Sunday, 24 March 2024 Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.

On Sunday, 17 March Pastor Craig Baxter continued the series 'Genesis: God's Unveiling Plan of Redemption and Blessing' with 'Grace amidst Curses ' from Genesis 3:14-24.
After the Lord God elicited a confession of sin from the self-vindicating sinners, Adam and Eve, He decreed punishment for them and their progeny. Yet, within His curses and judgements God’s grace is made evident. They were not going to receive just judgement for their sin, but this would fall upon a future seed of the woman who would one day crush Satan. God also provided coverings for their shame and prevented them from living perpetually in a sinful state by barring a return to Eden. In this study we learn that God brings just punishment for our sin, affecting all areas of our life, while ultimately granting us God’s covering grace in Christ.
Grace amidst the curse of the serpent (vv. 14-15)
Grace amidst the judgement to the woman (v. 16)
Grace amidst the judgement to Adam (vv. 17-19)
Grace amidst the expulsion from paradise (vv. 20-24)
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We invite visitors to join us at our Wantirna, Victoria location for our services each Sunday at 8:30am and 11am.
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Recorded on Sunday, 17 March 2024 Copyright © 2024, Hills Bible Church. All rights reserved.