What is "true" wisdom? In this message, we explore the differences between the wisdom of the world, and the wisdom revealed to those who are called. Hear how Paul challenges the Corinthians to see that God uses human frailty and weaknesses to demonstrate his power and strength.Oleh The Hallows Church

Paul dives into the heart of the issue of divisions in the Corinthians church, reminding us of the power of the Gospel to unite us all and the beauty that comes from being one in Christ.Oleh The Hallows Church

We're kicking off a new series on 1 Corinthians to discover the difference Jesus makes in all of life.Oleh The Hallows Church

Chapter 13 is the finale of Nehemiah’s efforts to reconstruct not only physical walls but also the identity of God's people. But instead of ending on an expected triumphal note, it candidly recounts human shortcomings and failures. What is the message behind this ending? How does it connect to Christ's work of redemption and restoration today?…

Nehemiah 12 marks the day of great celebration and dedication of the wall of Jerusalem by the whole community.Oleh The Hallows Church

Nehemiah 10 marks a critical turning point in the spiritual life of the Israelites. The whole community came together to renew their covenant with God, demonstrating their commitment to God’s laws and communal responsibilities.Oleh The Hallows Church

Nehemiah 9 reminds us that is God is faithful to his covenant promises even when his people are unfaithful. Summary: Nehemiah 9 describes a day of confession and solemn worship just 24 days after the joy of Nehemiah 8. The Levites pray a prayer which might as well be a sermon. They skillfully condense the whole O.T narrative down into a few paragra…

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Nehemiah 6- the trouble with good intentions, hearts that need changing and the work that needs to be done.Oleh The Hallows Church

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Nehemiah 4 sees the return of Sanballat and his cronies,Nehemiah’s chief opponents. They escalate their threats from merely verbal, to physical and then mortal, making death threats against Nehemiah’s team. Nehemiah shows us how to face opposition to God’s work, be it physical opposition or spiritual opposition from the devil. The key in both Nehem…

Nehemiah 3 can look at first glance like a long and dare I say boring list of names and places. A closer look, however, reveals a wealth of beautiful truth for us to ponder. This chapter highlights that unity is possible even in a diverse group of people when God is at work in and through them. We also see in this chapter that there is awide range …

Nehemiah 2 | Frank Mayfield by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 18:31-43 | Frank Mayfield by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 18:9-14 | Frank Mayfield by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 18:1-8 | Austin Briggs by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 17:11-19 | Wes Walls, Guest Preacher by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 17:1-10 covers some of the most challenging and yet grace-filled passages of Luke as it addresses the supernatural work of forgiveness.Oleh The Hallows Church

Join Hallows member, Scott, in studying Luke 16:19-31–a passage dealing with topics of riches, poverty, hell and how Jesus approaches each of us as seen in this passage.Oleh The Hallows Church

Join us for a study of Luke 16:16-18, particularly focusing on the last verse. As we explore Luke 16:18, we will consider what does Jesus and the Bible say about divorce. Let's consider the context of the question, the context of redemptive history and ultimately the heart and possible application for this passage on divorce.…

Study Luke 15 with us to grow in appreciation for God's pursuit of His people, love for the lost, and our need whether we identify more with the rebellious lawless son or the hard-hearted legalistic son of the parable's generous father. #prodigalson #luke15 #studyofluke #biblestudy #seattlechurchOleh The Hallows Church

Luke 14:25-35- explore this seemingly hard-to-swallow passage, and consider why would Jesus say such harsh things just as crowds were beginning to flock to him. "Now great crowds were traveling with him. So he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes,…

Philippians 4:4-9 addresses the wisdom of rejoicing while taking into account the hardships, mental illnesses and brokenness we face in this life.Oleh The Hallows Church

Study Philippians 3:15-4:3 with us to consider what it means to be a citizen of Heaven in there here now.Oleh The Hallows Church

Study Philippians 3:1-14 in which we are reminded to be wary of a common trap and to press on towards Christ. All too often, in the pursuit to follow Jesus we can lose sight of why we needed Him in the first place. When we first become Christians we accept Jesus’ amazing Grace, but as we go through the hardships of life, our spiritual journey becom…

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Our sermon study brings us to Philippians 2:1-11 where we see Jesus as the ultimate example of humble obedience, which compels us to live our lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ.Oleh The Hallows Church

Our sermon study brings us to Philippians 1:27-30 this week in which Paul makes an appeal for believers to live out their heavenly citizenship through living lives worthy of the Gospel. But what does that mean to live lives worthy of the Gospel?Oleh The Hallows Church

Today’s passage, Philippians 1:12-26, is an amazing passage that displays the apostle Paul’s joy and peace in the midst of great trials. Paul shows us what it looks like to live a gospel-saturated life by being uninterested in his own self fulfillment and being entirely devoted to the advance of the gospel and to magnification of Christ in all thin…

Our new sermon series through Philippians begins with seeing the apostle Paul's heart poured out to a people that have faithfully supported the work of missions even though they were going through their own affliction. As we journey through this study together, may it serve as an example of how to love others with grace and humility.…

Daniel 10-12 brings a close to the book of Daniel by taking us through one final vision that views the rise and fall of evil empires from a different lens. Through the text we see that God is the Author of history and is guiding us toward the day that He will at last bring final judgment on evil and unite heaven and earth in the restoration of all …

Daniel 9 | The Perspective of Confession | Cory Shiraishi by The Hallows ChurchOleh The Hallows Church

Daniel 8 shares a terrifying vision that foretells that a king from the Greek empire would arise and oppress God’s people preventing them from worshipping Yahweh. Though God would stop this mad king, the king gives a sobering glimpse into the events of the end times, where a similarly ruthless leader will rise up against God. So join us for worship…

Daniel 7 is a wonderful and wild vision that captures the narrative arch of God’s story of redemption. In it, we see that God is in control no matter what violent kingdoms may rage. We also see that God has won the final victory through the true King and true human Jesus, who unites heaven and earth and establishes a kingdom that will never end.…

In today's passage (Daniel 6) we visit the story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. In it we see a leader, King Darius, tricked into thinking he is more powerful than he actually is, and then turning to the One True God to do what he was unable to do: save Daniel from the Lion's Den. As we worship this morning, may we be encouraged that God is truly in …

As we continue our Bible study series entitled, "The Book of Daniel: God of the Exile," we look at the sobering downfall of a powerful king and kingdom even as they "eat, drink and be merry." In contrast, we'll see in Daniel 5 how God graciously continues to be at work in the lives of those who honor Him as their King and live for His Kingdom.…

Explore the rich passage of Daniel 4 with one of Hallows elders–Frank Mayfield–to consider the themes of pride, humility, mental illness and glory as we consider how God served severe mercy to a proud King.Oleh The Hallows Church

When King Nebuchadnezzar builds an image for his empire to worship, Daniel’s three friends are confronted with a terrible choice: do we risk our lives and remain faithful to the One True God or do we bow down to the image? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego choose faithfulness and through their obedience God reveals that He alone is powerful to save, …

Last week we discussed what it looked like to be like Jesus in seeking our hurting and broken people. In John 5:16-42, we see how this story is really about us being the one sought and how our story of redemption can be used to draw others to Jesus.#metoo #John4Oleh The Hallows Church

As we continue in our new sermon series: "The Book of Daniel: God of the Exile," we find in Daniel 2 a story that reminds us how to find comfort and encouragement in hardship. In fact, see how God often uses life's struggles to show His glory.Oleh The Hallows Church

Daniel 1 gives us a glimpse into the major themes of the book: God is in control and He will win the final victory. In light of these two truths, Daniel and his friends show us what it looks like not only to live faithfully in exile, but also what it looks like to flourish.Oleh The Hallows Church

We all thirst for something but for what are we thirsty? With guest speaker, Stephen Searles, we see in today’s text that Jesus engaged in an interaction with a woman drawing water from a well. Jesus offers her water that will quench her thirst forever but what He is actually offering goes far beyond a physical need for water.…

God’s heart is for His house to be filled with people from all backgrounds. The question is: how will we respond to His invitation to join Him? Will we gladly accept or will we decline the offer and make excuses? Study Luke 14:15-24 with our teacher today, Frank Mayfield, as we consider the good news of the Resurrection and the invitation extended.…

The Resurrection (Matthew 28)-Your Truth, My Truth, No Truth or The Truth?-Could it Happen?-Did it Happen?--Matt 28:17 (CSB)“Perhaps the transformation of the disciples of Jesus is the greatest evidence of all for the resurrection.” ― John R.W. Stott “Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations …

This passage reminds us of God’s love displayed toward us through Christ, His humble Servant. Jesus the Messiah displayed His humility throughout His ministry and as He entered Jerusalem on His way to the cross. His love for us and His example of humility compels us to adopt the same attitude toward God and others. In this way, God is glorified in …

At a meal with Pharisees, Jesus gives two parallel parables to the guests and the host in Luke 14:7-14. He encourages the guests to choose humble seats and wait for the host to exalt them. He encourages the host to invite the poor and be repaid by God in the resurrection. Together, we see Christ encouraging them to a life of humility manifested thr…

Confronted for a third and final time on the proper way to observe the Sabbath, Jesus reveals the Sabbath’s meaning and purpose in Luke 14:1-6. As He does so, we get a glimpse of the truth that Jesus alone gives us the rest we need. Sermon outline:Luke 14:1-6Our Need For RestLuke 10:25The Religious ResponseMark 3:6Matt. 11:28-30The Irreligious Resp…

In Acts 2, Peter preaches his first sermon. Three thousand people received the gospel message, they received the Holy Spirit, and the first church was born. In verses 42-47, Luke goes on to describe this first church. And in doing so, he paints a beautiful picture for us of what can happen when the people of God, empowered by the Spirit of God, dev…

As we continue our study through Luke with Hallows elder, George San Miguel, we see that throughout chapter 13 Jesus confronts the people’s view of God’s Kingdom and who it's intended for. These “new” ideas challenged the existing doctrines of holiness held by the Jewish people. Jesus was setting the stage for a Gospel that is not confined to a par…