Can We Trust the Bible’s Portrayal of Jesus?
1 John 1:1-13
Discover five reasons why we can trust the Bible’s preservation of the actual words and deeds of Jesus. Week 5 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of 1 John 1:1-3.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Is Jesus God?
John 1:1, 14
Most people respect Jesus as a great moral teacher -- but should we also reverence him as Lord? Week 4 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of John 1:1, 14.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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Does God Exist?
Romans 1:18-20
Discover 5 proofs for God from the natural world -- evidence we have to stop suppressing in order to come to believe in God. Week 3 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of Romans 1:18-20.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX
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Does Life Have a Purpose?
Love is the reason there is something and not nothing. Live out of this truth at the center, and it changes everything.
Week 2 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of Acts 17:16-34
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Learning to Doubt Your Doubts
Matthew 11:2-9
Learn why we tend to doubt--and why we need to doubt our doubts! Week 1 in the series, "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief." A study of Matthew 11:2-9.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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HOW TO DO YOUR PART IN THE HARVEST
If we understand the way Jesus feels about our community and the prayer Jesus wants us to ask God, we'll commit to praying for and inviting people to the "Unlocking Faith" sermon series.
A study of Matthew 9:35-38
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Keep On Keeping On
Colossians 2:1-7
Discover the goal of the Christian life, the threat to that goal, and the way forward. A study of Colossians 2:1-7.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Resources for Life Together
Acts 1:1-12
Discover four resources Jesus provides for our life together as his people. A study of Acts 1:1-12.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Firm Conviction and Careful Compromise
Acts 15:1-16:5
Our church’s success depends upon knowing when firm commitment is called for and knowing when careful compromise is called for. A study of Acts 15:1-16:5.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Inspiration Leads to Perspiration
Acts 14:21-28
After you rally people to make a commitment, you have to help people to keep it. Week 4 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 14:21-28.
Message delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Impress Them or Impact Them?
Acts 14:1-20
When you let the concern about what others think of you become your focus, influence stops. Week 3 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 14:1-20.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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What Makes Influencers Want to Resign?
Acts 13:13-52
To be a person of influence, you will need to face things that could make you want to give up. Week 2 in the series, "Leave Your Mark: Lessons from Paul's First Missionary Journey." A study of Acts 13:13-52.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 17, 2024 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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What's Keeping Your Influence from Breaking Through?
To make an impact on others, you need to identify and then address whatever is keeping your influence from breaking through. Week 1 in the series, "Leave Your Mark." A study of Acts 13:1-12.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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DO YOU NEED A COMEBACK?
We all find ourselves in tough situations, sometimes of our own making and sometimes through no fault of our own. Daniel shows us what to do in times like those.
A study of Daniel 2
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Playing with House Money
Luke 16:1-9
Guest preacher John Messinger explains that, since everything we have is God's, we can take what seems like big risks with what we have because we are playing with house money. A study of Luke 16:1-9.
Sermon delivered by John Messinger on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX
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One Leadership Seminar Worth Attending
Acts 20:17-37
What if you could attend a leadership seminar led by the Apostle Paul? Acts 20 reports Paul's instruction to church leaders. Find out the assignment, the inspiration, and the promise for those who lead God’s people. A study of Acts 20:17-37.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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How Can I Believe in a Loving God When I See So Much Suffering?
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Christianity’s answer to the problem of suffering begins with awe of the One who suffered for us. A response to the Hill Country Floods. A study of 2 Corinthians 4:7-18.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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God's Favorite Discipleship Tool
Hebrews 12:25-29
Learn why God's favorite tool to develop us is change -- often unexpected, sometimes scary.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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God's Graffiti
Daniel 5
Whenever we ignore God’s rules for life, God will break into the middle of our rebellion and make us see the handwriting on the wall. A study of Daniel 5.
Sermon delivered on Sunday, June 29, 2025 by Dr. Tom Goodman from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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Jesus is Willing and Able to Fix Your World
Matthew 8:1-17
Restore your confidence in God's power! Two stories of Christ's miracles show us that Jesus is both willing and able to fix this broken world. A study of Matthew 8:1-17.
Sermon delivered by Dr. Tom Goodman on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from Hillcrest Church, Austin, TX.
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