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Heartland Christian Center is a church where we teach the Bible, connect in groups, and focus on growing in our daily relationship with Jesus Christ. Heartland Christian Center is a part of the Assemblies of God cooperative fellowship. The Assemblies of God is a protestant fellowship with an emphasis on Pentecost and evangelism. We believe that God is alive and at work today, and that we can know Him personally through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. For more information please visit hcc.ag.
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This message reminds us that prayer is not just about shifting our hearts—it’s about releasing what was never meant for us to carry. Using Matthew 6:25–34, Pastor Matt teaches that worry is rooted in control, fear of provision, and anxiety about tomorrow. Prayer becomes the place where we stop gripping tightly and begin trusting fully.
The sermon shows that worry reveals who we’re relying on, while prayer becomes the exchange point where anxiety is submitted rather than suppressed. Control and trust cannot coexist—peace comes when we let go and seek God’s kingdom first. Prayer doesn’t deny reality, but it refuses to let worry have the final word. When we trust God today, His peace stands guard over our hearts, even when life feels uncertain.
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In Gospel of John 13:34–35, Jesus gives His disciples a defining mark: love one another as He has loved us. This message explores what that kind of love truly looks like—not sentimental or convenient, but sacrificial, intentional, and transformative. Drawing from Romans 12, we’ll discover the source of Jesus-style love (a heart changed by Him), the shape of Jesus-style love (humble, empathetic, and inclusive), and the practice of Jesus-style love (choosing peace, rejecting retaliation, and acting in obedience even when it’s hard). This sermon challenges us to move beyond passive kindness into active, Christlike love that becomes the evidence of a life genuinely transformed by Jesus.
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This message focuses on discipleship as a way of life, not just a set of beliefs. Drawing from Mark 1:16–18 and Matthew 11:28–29, Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Willingham teaches that following Jesus is personal, immediate, and transformational. Discipleship is not about information—it’s about imitation.
The sermon challenges us to examine what we’re holding onto that may be limiting where Jesus wants to lead us. When we release our “nets” in obedience, Jesus replaces them with purpose. Discipleship is about formation, not performance—true rest is found in alignment with Jesus, not pressure or religious striving. As we learn to be with Jesus, we are empowered by the Spirit to live on mission, allowing transformation to lead to multiplication. God isn’t looking for ability, but availability, as He calls us to follow, be formed, and be sent.
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This message teaches that prayer is not about changing God’s will to fit our desires, but allowing God to reshape our hearts to trust Him more fully. Drawing from Psalm 37:3–7 and Matthew 6:10–11, Pastor Matt emphasizes that prayer realigns what we want, how we see, and who we trust. God is far more interested in transforming our hearts than fixing our circumstances.
The sermon highlights that prayer begins with surrender, not requests. As we delight in the Lord and commit our ways to Him, our desires begin to match God’s design. Rather than chasing answers or control, prayer teaches us to trust God’s provision, embrace His purpose, and rest patiently in Him. When we seek God’s will first, we discover that what He provides—our “daily bread”—is truly enough.
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Prayer is not an accessory to the Christian life—it is the foundation of it. In this message, Pastor Dr. Phil Willingham walks through Jesus’ response to His disciples’ request, “Lord, teach us to pray,” from Luke 11:1–4. We are reminded that everything Jesus did flowed out of His prayer life, showing us that prayer begins with relationship, centers on God before ourselves, and teaches daily dependence on Him. This message challenges us to move beyond occasional prayers and step into a lifestyle of prayer that shapes our hearts, deepens our trust, and aligns us with God’s will—both personally and as a church.
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This New Year message, rooted in Ezekiel 36:26, calls the church to begin again—not by trying harder, but by surrendering deeper. God promises to replace hearts of stone with hearts made alive by His Spirit, leading His people into deeper dependence on Him and wider compassion for their community. The sermon challenges believers to start the year with repentance, prayer, obedience, and corporate unity, trusting the Holy Spirit to renew, revive, and reshape their lives. A new year doesn’t begin with resolutions, but with a new heart fully yielded to God’s will and purpose.
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This sermon challenges believers to redefine vision—not as what we see with our eyes, but as the ability to recognize God’s presence, trust God’s power, and stay focused on God’s plan despite opposition. Drawing from 2 Kings, Ephesians, Habakkuk, and Hebrews, the message reminds us that obstacles don’t eliminate God’s activity; they often reveal it. When our spiritual eyes are opened, fear is replaced with faith, distractions give way to purpose, and endurance is found by fixing our focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
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Join us for a powerful Christmas production celebrating The Greatest Story Ever Told—the story of Jesus’ birth and God’s incredible love for the world.
Through music, storytelling, and meaningful moments, this presentation reminds us why Christmas is more than a season—it’s a promise fulfilled. Whether you’re watching from home or sharing with loved ones, we invite you to experience the hope, peace, and joy found in the true story of Christmas.
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This sermon highlights how the small moments of the Christmas story reveal the greatness of who Jesus is. Through the shepherds, we see that feeling forgotten is not the same as being forgotten—God’s heart reaches the overlooked. Through Joseph and Mary, the details reveal God’s purpose, showing that Jesus’ very name declares His mission to save. The gifts of the wise men proclaim His identity as King, Priest, and Savior, and the incarnation itself reveals His nearness—God coming close enough to understand and strong enough to save. The message invites us to come to Jesus, return to Him, and draw closer, trusting that every detail reveals His love and intention for our lives.
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This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:31, reminds believers that stillness is not idleness—it’s preparation for movement. In God’s presence, we are shaped, strengthened, marked, and sent. Drawing from Acts 1–4, Pastor Matt explains that stillness shapes our posture to reflect Jesus’ patience and humility, fuels our power through the Holy Spirit, marks us with identity that makes God’s people recognizable, and sends us with boldness into the world. The message closes with the truth that stillness isn’t about escape; it’s training for mission—the quiet before the calling.
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This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:28–31 and James 4:7, calls believers to stand firm in spiritual strength by learning how to resist the enemy through stillness and alignment with God. The message outlines practical steps for victory: standing on truth to counter emotional attacks, guarding the gates of the heart and mind, staying in alignment through intimacy with God, and rooting identity in Christ rather than circumstances. Resistance is not passive—it’s strategic. The sermon concludes with five principles for spiritual stability: stand on truth, guard inputs, stay aligned, remain rooted in identity, and respond with strategy, not emotion.
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This sermon, based on Exodus 14:10–14, explores how waiting on God is not inactivity but divine development. When the Israelites faced the Red Sea with the Egyptians behind them, fear made them forget God’s past faithfulness. Yet, God was working the way, working the heart, working the strength, and working the miracle behind the scenes. Waiting reveals what God is shaping in us, not just what He’s preparing for us. The message challenges believers to see delays as part of God’s design—where weakness births strength, faith replaces fear, and God receives all the glory when the breakthrough comes.
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This sermon, based on Psalm 77:11–15 and Isaiah 40:28–31, focuses on the spiritual discipline of pondering—intentionally remembering and reflecting on God’s past faithfulness. To ponder is to pause panic, recall provision, and process God’s power until it shapes our hearts. When we ponder His works, truth moves from mere information to formation, turning trials into worship fuel and private reflection into public testimony. The message teaches that pondering preserves praise, deepens trust, and strengthens believers to proclaim God’s redemption with confidence.
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This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:28–31, emphasizes that spiritual strength is renewed in moments of stillness before God. The “pause” is not weakness but surrender to His strength. It begins with recognizing who God is—the everlasting Creator who never grows weary. In that pause, we receive His power as our emptiness becomes the place for His empowerment. When we wait on the Lord, we rise with renewed strength and perspective, and from that posture, we run with sustained stamina and purpose. The message calls believers to embrace the pause as the key to endurance and peace in every season.
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Experience this powerful Anniversary Sunday service as we celebrate 77 years of God’s faithfulness to Heartland Christian Center and honor 25 years of incredible leadership from our Senior Pastors, Dr. Phil and Pastor Rhonda Willingham.
In this special message, Dr. Phil Willingham reflects on Heartland’s journey of faith — from humble beginnings to the thriving, multi-campus church we are today. It’s a story of vision, perseverance, and God’s unshakable promise to build His church.
Whether you’re part of the Heartland family or joining us for the first time, this message will inspire you to look back with gratitude and forward with faith, knowing that the best is yet to come.
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This sermon, based on John 14:15–18 and Romans 12:2, explores how the Holy Spirit’s work is both unchanging in nature and ever fresh in expression. God doesn’t just comfort us—He strengthens and transforms us by renewing our minds, not replacing them. The message reminds believers that while God never changes, He continually moves in new ways, calling us to remain flexible and receptive. A renewed mindset allows us to recognize and embrace the new things God is doing instead of clinging to the old. True transformation begins when we let the Spirit reshape our perspective.
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This sermon, based on Romans 8:26–27, reminds believers that weakness is not a disqualification—it’s an invitation for the Holy Spirit to move. The Spirit meets us in our frailty, translating our unspoken prayers and interceding in perfect alignment with God’s will. When we face uncertainty, the simple prayer “Come, Holy Spirit” invites His presence and power into our lives. True strength is found in dependence, not self-sufficiency. The message challenges us to admit our weakness, ask for His help, and trust His intercession, knowing that we are never alone in prayer.
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This sermon, based on Acts 1:6–8 and Galatians 5:16–25, explores how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not just for church moments but for everyday living. The Spirit acts as our Protector, guarding us from our own fleshly tendencies; our Pilot, guiding our direction and decisions; and the One who sets our pace, helping us walk in unity and purpose. Living in the Spirit means opening up to His presence, operating in His power, and offering that same grace to others. God’s power isn’t meant to be admired—it’s meant to be applied in daily life.
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This sermon, based on Psalm 57, highlights how a strong foundation in God enables believers to remain steady even in life’s fiercest storms. David’s situation was filled with threats and opposition, yet his shift came not from what he saw but from what he declared. His steadfast heart turned to worship, showing that singing in the storm is not denial but a declaration of faith. The message teaches that God’s refuge is active, and standing firm requires a continual decision to trust Him. True resilience is built when our foundation rests fully in the Lord.
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