In a world marked by outrage, division, and chaos, what does it look like to represent Jesus and His Kingdom?

In this message, Pastor Ed Stetzer explores the Apostle Paul’s passionate words to the church in Corinth—a church caught in cultural confusion and compromise. Through 2 Corinthians 5, we’re reminded that our identity in Christ radically reshapes how we see the world and how we live within it.

🟡 Key Themes:

• We are made new through Christ (2 Cor. 5:17)
• We are called to the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18–19)
• We are ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor. 5:20)
• We live transformed lives because of the cross (2 Cor. 5:21)

💬 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21

⚡ Whether you feel frustrated by the world around you or disheartened by your own shortcomings, this message offers hope, purpose, and a clear call: to represent Jesus well—through His truth, His righteousness, and His reconciling love.

Scripture References:

• 2 Corinthians 5:16–21
• Ephesians 6:19–20
• Isaiah 53:6
• Matthew 6:33
• Romans 12:2

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As we turn the page from prayer to Scripture in our "And Also" series, Pastor Jayden Zwerner opens up by helping us consider how God's Word becomes not just something we hear—but something we receive, hold, and live out. Teaching from 1 Thessalonians 2:13 and Matthew 4, Jayden explores how the Word of God was at work in the early church under persecution—and how it can transform us from the inside out today.

Whether you're just learning to read the Bible or you’ve known the words for years, this message challenges you to move beyond information and into transformation. It’s not enough to carry the Bible—we need it to carry us.

When life presses hard, will the Word of God be what flows out?

Key Scriptures
📖 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — “...you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
📖 Matthew 4 — Jesus overcomes temptation by anchoring His responses in the Word: “It is written…”
📖 Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
📖 Psalm 1 — The one who delights in God’s Word is like a tree planted by streams of water
📖 2 Peter 1:3-4 — God’s promises equip us to live godly lives

Resources & Reflection
• Scripture Memory Challenge: Commit one verse to memory this week and ask God to plant it deep in your heart.
• Reading Plan: Follow along in your “And Also” journal as we explore a new spiritual practice each month.
• Song Recommendation: “Word of God Speak” by MercyMe

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Today’s service is a powerful celebration of how God is transforming lives—from birth through young adulthood—right here at Hillside Community Church.

We’re highlighting the incredible impact of Summer Blast 2025, a Christ-centered experience where over 900 kids encountered the love of Jesus, guided by more than 300 dedicated volunteers. Led by adults and students alike, elementary-age kids worshiped, prayed, learned in small groups, and many made decisions to follow Jesus for the very first time!

But Summer Blast isn’t just for kids—teens, young adults, and adults were also deeply impacted as they served and experienced God at work.

In this special service, you'll hear from our entire Next Gen team—the pastors and leaders who pour into our children and students every week. Come celebrate with us and be reminded that the future of the Church is bright, because God is already moving powerfully in the next generation.

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