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Gospel
5 sermonsEncountering 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.
Joyful Generosity
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 8-9 that biblical generosity flows from a joyful heart, not obligation, using his own story of sacrificial giving as a young husband to illustrate God's faithful provision.
Resurrection Bodies
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 that believers' perishable bodies will be raised imperishable and glorious, using illustrations from seeds, creation, and the stars to show that the best is yet to come for those in Christ.
The Resurrection Is Everything
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule shows that denying the bodily resurrection collapses the entire Christian faith, but because Christ has risen, believers have living hope, forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life.
The Powerful Truth of the Gospel
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 that the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is historically verified, supremely important, and transforms lives through the power of God's grace.
Spiritual Gifts
5 sermonsOrderly Gatherings to Build Up the Church
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule concludes the 1 Corinthians 12-14 series by teaching that spiritual gifts must be exercised with decency and order so the church is built up, not thrown into chaos, using a cereal bowl illustration to show that every gift is essential and must be used in its proper place.
Pursue Love, Preach Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager walks through 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, presenting four reasons prophecy takes priority over tongues in the church gathering -- it builds up, benefits, instructs outsiders, and convicts unbelievers -- while urging believers to pursue love above all gifts and to be known as 'Jesus people' rather than being defined by any single good thing.
Deeds Without Love Are Worthless
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 that spiritual gifts and good deeds — no matter how impressive — are worthless without genuine love for God and His church, and that love, unlike temporary gifts, will endure into eternity when Christ returns.
One Body, Many Parts
Bob Wade
Pastor Bob Wade teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 that every believer receives a supernatural spiritual gift from God and that the church functions like a human body — each part is essential, no one is superior, and the more excellent way to use every gift is love.
Spiritually Gifted for the Good of Others
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 that the Holy Spirit gives every believer a spiritual gift — not for personal benefit but for the common good of the church and the glory of God — and calls Highlands Church to pursue unity over uniformity as each member discovers and deploys their gift in the team sport of Christianity.
Suffering
5 sermonsDeceived 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.
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.
Boasting in Weakness
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 that Christians should boast in weakness rather than strength, because God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect through our limitations and thorns.
Living for the Glory to Come
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 4 that believers are fragile jars of clay carrying the gospel treasure, called to endure light momentary afflictions with eyes fixed on eternity rather than settling for temporal comfort.
God of All Comfort
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz introduces 2 Corinthians by exploring God as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, showing that affliction becomes a ministry to others and that believers have unshakable hope through prayer and community.
Grace
4 sermonsHighlands 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.
Preparing the Way
Kevin Yule
Kevin Yule preaches from Matthew 3 that John the Baptist's call to repentance exposes our inability to save ourselves, urging total surrender to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
Boasting in Weakness
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 that Christians should boast in weakness rather than strength, because God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect through our limitations and thorns.
The Powerful Truth of the Gospel
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 that the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is historically verified, supremely important, and transforms lives through the power of God's grace.
Hope
4 sermonsThe Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
Living for the Glory to Come
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 4 that believers are fragile jars of clay carrying the gospel treasure, called to endure light momentary afflictions with eyes fixed on eternity rather than settling for temporal comfort.
God of All Comfort
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz introduces 2 Corinthians by exploring God as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, showing that affliction becomes a ministry to others and that believers have unshakable hope through prayer and community.
Resurrection Bodies
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 that believers' perishable bodies will be raised imperishable and glorious, using illustrations from seeds, creation, and the stars to show that the best is yet to come for those in Christ.
Identity in Christ
4 sermonsDeceived 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.
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.
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.
Resurrection Bodies
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 that believers' perishable bodies will be raised imperishable and glorious, using illustrations from seeds, creation, and the stars to show that the best is yet to come for those in Christ.
Resurrection
4 sermonsResurrection Living
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 that believers have certain victory over death through Christ, and therefore must live steadfast, immovable lives, always abounding in the Lord's work.
Resurrection Bodies
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 that believers' perishable bodies will be raised imperishable and glorious, using illustrations from seeds, creation, and the stars to show that the best is yet to come for those in Christ.
The Resurrection Is Everything
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule shows that denying the bodily resurrection collapses the entire Christian faith, but because Christ has risen, believers have living hope, forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life.
The Powerful Truth of the Gospel
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 that the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is historically verified, supremely important, and transforms lives through the power of God's grace.
Transformation
4 sermonsHighlands 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.
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.
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.
The Powerful Truth of the Gospel
Ed Lutz
Pastor Ed Lutz teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 that the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is historically verified, supremely important, and transforms lives through the power of God's grace.
Church Unity
3 sermonsPursue Love, Preach Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager walks through 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, presenting four reasons prophecy takes priority over tongues in the church gathering -- it builds up, benefits, instructs outsiders, and convicts unbelievers -- while urging believers to pursue love above all gifts and to be known as 'Jesus people' rather than being defined by any single good thing.
One Body, Many Parts
Bob Wade
Pastor Bob Wade teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 that every believer receives a supernatural spiritual gift from God and that the church functions like a human body — each part is essential, no one is superior, and the more excellent way to use every gift is love.
Spiritually Gifted for the Good of Others
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 that the Holy Spirit gives every believer a spiritual gift — not for personal benefit but for the common good of the church and the glory of God — and calls Highlands Church to pursue unity over uniformity as each member discovers and deploys their gift in the team sport of Christianity.
Faith
3 sermonsWisdom 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.
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.
Joyful Generosity
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 8-9 that biblical generosity flows from a joyful heart, not obligation, using his own story of sacrificial giving as a young husband to illustrate God's faithful provision.
Humility
3 sermonsHighlands 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.
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.
Deeds Without Love Are Worthless
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 that spiritual gifts and good deeds — no matter how impressive — are worthless without genuine love for God and His church, and that love, unlike temporary gifts, will endure into eternity when Christ returns.
Obedience vs Love
3 sermonsHighlands 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.
The Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
Deeds Without Love Are Worthless
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 that spiritual gifts and good deeds — no matter how impressive — are worthless without genuine love for God and His church, and that love, unlike temporary gifts, will endure into eternity when Christ returns.
Repentance
3 sermonsHighlands 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.
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.
Preparing the Way
Kevin Yule
Kevin Yule preaches from Matthew 3 that John the Baptist's call to repentance exposes our inability to save ourselves, urging total surrender to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
Trials
3 sermonsOvercoming 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.
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.
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.
Communion
2 sermonsHighlands 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.
The Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
Deception
2 sermonsHighlands 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.
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.
Doubt
2 sermonsWisdom 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.
The Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
Eternity
2 sermonsHow to Live for Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches five ways to live for Jesus from 2 Corinthians 5: anticipate eternity, aim to please Him, live from His love, embrace new-creation identity, and witness as ambassadors of reconciliation.
Living for the Glory to Come
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 4 that believers are fragile jars of clay carrying the gospel treasure, called to endure light momentary afflictions with eyes fixed on eternity rather than settling for temporal comfort.
Evangelism
2 sermonsHow to Live for Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches five ways to live for Jesus from 2 Corinthians 5: anticipate eternity, aim to please Him, live from His love, embrace new-creation identity, and witness as ambassadors of reconciliation.
Living for the Glory to Come
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 4 that believers are fragile jars of clay carrying the gospel treasure, called to endure light momentary afflictions with eyes fixed on eternity rather than settling for temporal comfort.
Generosity
2 sermonsJoyful Generosity
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 8-9 that biblical generosity flows from a joyful heart, not obligation, using his own story of sacrificial giving as a young husband to illustrate God's faithful provision.
Practical Faith
Bob Wade
Pastor Bob Wade closes 1 Corinthians with four practical marks of genuine faith: generosity, hospitality, steadfastness, and love — a roadmap for how believers live out the gospel daily and refresh the body of Christ.
Love
2 sermonsPractical Faith
Bob Wade
Pastor Bob Wade closes 1 Corinthians with four practical marks of genuine faith: generosity, hospitality, steadfastness, and love — a roadmap for how believers live out the gospel daily and refresh the body of Christ.
Deeds Without Love Are Worthless
Kevin Yule
Pastor Kevin Yule teaches from 1 Corinthians 13 that spiritual gifts and good deeds — no matter how impressive — are worthless without genuine love for God and His church, and that love, unlike temporary gifts, will endure into eternity when Christ returns.
Practical Faith
2 sermonsHighlands 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.
Practical Faith
Bob Wade
Pastor Bob Wade closes 1 Corinthians with four practical marks of genuine faith: generosity, hospitality, steadfastness, and love — a roadmap for how believers live out the gospel daily and refresh the body of Christ.
Salvation
2 sermonsBehold 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.
Preparing the Way
Kevin Yule
Kevin Yule preaches from Matthew 3 that John the Baptist's call to repentance exposes our inability to save ourselves, urging total surrender to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
Self Righteousness
2 sermonsHighlands 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.
Preparing the Way
Kevin Yule
Kevin Yule preaches from Matthew 3 that John the Baptist's call to repentance exposes our inability to save ourselves, urging total surrender to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
Sovereignty of God
2 sermonsJoy 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.
The Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
Stewardship
2 sermonsJoyful Generosity
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule teaches from 2 Corinthians 8-9 that biblical generosity flows from a joyful heart, not obligation, using his own story of sacrificial giving as a young husband to illustrate God's faithful provision.
Orderly Gatherings to Build Up the Church
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule concludes the 1 Corinthians 12-14 series by teaching that spiritual gifts must be exercised with decency and order so the church is built up, not thrown into chaos, using a cereal bowl illustration to show that every gift is essential and must be used in its proper place.
Surrender
2 sermonsEncountering 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.
Preparing the Way
Kevin Yule
Kevin Yule preaches from Matthew 3 that John the Baptist's call to repentance exposes our inability to save ourselves, urging total surrender to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
Tongues and Prophecy
2 sermonsOrderly Gatherings to Build Up the Church
Kevin Yule
Pastor Yule concludes the 1 Corinthians 12-14 series by teaching that spiritual gifts must be exercised with decency and order so the church is built up, not thrown into chaos, using a cereal bowl illustration to show that every gift is essential and must be used in its proper place.
Pursue Love, Preach Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager walks through 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, presenting four reasons prophecy takes priority over tongues in the church gathering -- it builds up, benefits, instructs outsiders, and convicts unbelievers -- while urging believers to pursue love above all gifts and to be known as 'Jesus people' rather than being defined by any single good thing.
Worship
2 sermonsThe Birth of John the Baptist
Thomas Slager
Pastor Thomas Slager traces the birth of John the Baptist from Malachi's prophecy through Luke 1, showing how God fulfilled his promise of a forerunner after 400 years of silence, and calls believers to faithfulness as they await Christ's return.
How to Live for Jesus
Thomas Slager
Pastor Slager teaches five ways to live for Jesus from 2 Corinthians 5: anticipate eternity, aim to please Him, live from His love, embrace new-creation identity, and witness as ambassadors of reconciliation.