Hill City Church Podcast

What makes someone unmistakably Christian? Jesus said it’s not a symbol, a habit, or a label—it’s love. In this message from 1 Peter, we explore how the gospel creates the kind of sincere, sacrificial love that marks true disciples of Christ, even when relationships are difficult. Discover how an eternal perspective, a deeper understanding of God’s grace, and a growing hunger for His Word empower us to put away division, embrace authentic community, and love others the way Jesus loves us. Title: Imperishable Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6YDRcSaUs93c97MIOS?si=rgtGpwMLQn-VhIJvYQkYRA Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6oywaOn7zGfHolOBnX7g?si=zTZtN0F6TPG9gUwTuqATuA Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/giving Events - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations

After seven weeks on sabbatical, Pastor Josh returns to share lessons from the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Following the dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah flees in fear, collapses under a broom tree, and encounters God—not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. This message explores how God meets us in exhaustion, ministers with compassion, and reminds us that the journey is too great for us alone. If you’re weary or longing to hear God’s voice, this sermon is an invitation to be still and listen for His whisper. Title: StillnessSeries: The Secret PlaceText: 1 Kings 19:1-18Speaker: Josh Branham

Have you ever felt like giving is about obligation. Join us today to see how it was always meant to be about trust, joy, and expectation for God's continued redemption of our world. Title: Giving in SecretSeries: The Secret PlaceText: Matthew 6:1-4Speaker: Jordan Carter

This Sunday, we’re doing something a little different. Our short-term missions team just returned from Uganda, and instead of a sermon, they’ll be sharing personal stories about how God met them in unexpected places—through simplicity, discomfort, and daily dependence. They’re not just telling stories from Africa—they’re inviting all of us to experience transformation here at home. God doesn’t only show up in the mountaintop moments, but in the mess, the mundane, and the things that make us uncomfortable. He calls us beyond what’s easy so we can see and love people like Jesus does. Title: Sacred Discomfort Series: The Secret PlaceText: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10Speaker: The Uganda Team

God often does His deepest work not through constant activity but through waiting, surrender, and rest. Before there was witness, there was waiting; before there was power, there was surrender. This message challenges the church to enter the new year by waiting on the Lord, walking by the Spirit, and trusting that when Christ builds His church, He can do far more than we could ever imagine. Title: Filled with Fire Series: Dreams Text: Acts 2:17-39 Speaker: Josh Branham

Jacob’s ladder is one of the most iconic dreams in the Bible. In Jacob’s dream, God tears open heaven to show that we don’t climb our way up to Him — He comes down to us. Centuries later, this dream would find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ – The true Ladder between heaven and earth. Speaker: Jake Wright Text: Genesis 28:10–22

In a world obsessed with upgrades, achievements, and endless comparison, Jesus invites us into a different economy—one where true wealth isn’t measured in dollars. God offers us a better treasure—one that can’t rust or be stolen. In this message, we explore how contentment frees us from comparison, how gratitude interrupts the grind, and how generosity loosens the grip of greed. It’s time to trade fool’s gold for lasting treasure and start investing in what matters most. Title: Kingdom CurrencyText: Matthew 6:19-24Speaker: Andrew Branham