Cody’s Right! Let’s Build a Fire! - Sermon - April 26, 2026

Hillside, it’s Friday at 2:00 PM and I just hit “Send” on an email with my message attached to Jeriah and Laura, two of my highly esteemed staff teammates, without whom, Sunday at Hillside wouldn’t be what it is. I’m breathing a sign of relief to be done and enjoying a cup of coffee to celebrate. What a thrill to simmer in James 1:12-15, study it in the original language, research what others have said about it, consider how it fits into the larger picture of James, and then into the larger panorama of the Bible. I learned something significant in my study, prayer, and wrestling this week, and I think when you come to church tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45, you’ll learn something significant too. It will be something fundamental about life. Something we really can’t not know and still move forward into the wholeness Pastor James is so eager for us to move into as we “Just Do The Word.” As excited as I am to share this sermon, I’m more excited to see you and to have everyone else see you. That’s because you matter to Hillside: your gifts, your history, your experiences, your wisdom, your voice, and the love God has uniquely shaped YOU to give to your church family. Have a great Saturday and see you tomorrow for our gathering in the presence of the Lord. Who knows who will visit, what will happen, or what new work our loving God will do among us? But it’s pretty exciting to think about the possibilities. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:12-15. This week’s sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZuwtE5ZVUKYLbXGQUfkNzL8ycLgI0EL2p47 If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/giving The full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 26, 2026.