Highlands Church

Scottsdale, AZ · Non-denominational

26 sermons · 4 series · 91 topics

Recent Sermons

26 total

Mar 1, 2026 90 min

Highlands Sunday Service (9:00am)

Thomas Slager

James 1:26-27 reveals three marks of true religion: pure speech reflecting a transformed heart, practical compassion for the vulnerable, and personal purity in a polluted world—all flowing from genuine faith in Christ.

Feb 9, 2026 41 min

Deceived or Devoted?

Thomas Slager

Preaching through James 1:16-18, Thomas Slager urges believers not to be deceived by the world's lies about sin, God's character, or the source of good things, but instead to remember that every good and perfect gift comes from an unchanging God who calls us His first fruits.

Feb 3, 2026 42 min

Overcoming Temptation

Thomas Slager

Pastor Thomas Slager walks through James 1:12-15, teaching that temptation is inevitable, originates from our own sinful desires rather than from God, and can lead to death when unchecked -- but believers can overcome it through the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Jan 26, 2026 30 min

An Eternal Perspective

Bob Wade

Pastor Bob Wade teaches from James 1:9-11 that both poverty and wealth are spiritual tests, urging believers to find their identity and security in Christ rather than in material circumstances, and to live with an eternal perspective that outlasts temporary earthly pursuits.

Jan 21, 2026 34 min

Wisdom in Trials

Kevin Yule

Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from James 1:5-8 that when trials leave us lacking wisdom, God invites us to ask in faith without doubting, promising generous guidance to all who trust and jump.

Jan 12, 2026 37 min

Joy in Trials

Thomas Slager

Pastor Slager teaches from James 1:2-4 that trials are inevitable. Believers should acknowledge pain honestly, choose deep joy rooted in God's character, endure rather than seek distraction, and fix their eyes on Jesus who endured the cross for us.

Jan 5, 2026 41 min

Faith Does

Thomas Slager

Pastor Slager introduces the book of James by exploring James 1:1, tracing James from cynical brother of Jesus to devoted servant and church pillar, showing that genuine faith always produces action.

Dec 29, 2025 42 min

Encountering Jesus

Michael Grabski

Pastor Grabski teaches from John 3 that Nicodemus—despite being Israel's greatest teacher—missed the life Jesus offers, showing that religious knowledge and moral achievement are not enough; only spiritual rebirth through surrendering to Christ brings true life.

Dec 22, 2025 32 min

Behold the Lamb

Bob Wade

Pastor Bob Wade teaches from John 1:19-34 that Jesus is the Lamb of God — our sacrifice, substitute, and salvation — and calls believers to respond with humility, worship, and surrender, because the cradle always leads to the cross.