The Heights Church

Community in the Midst of Grief // Cultivate Podcast ft. Sarah Wilson & Sara Metzger

On this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Heather sits down with church members Sarah Wilson and Sara Metzger as they share their stories of building community with other women at The Heights, and how God intentionally used their Life Groups and our Cultivate Women's Conference to plant deep roots to weather the storm of grief.

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Investing in Eternity // Jesus in His Own Words // David Barrett

Election 2024 // How Should We Act? ft. Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, & David Barrett

How does knowing that God is sovereign and the importance of Church unity change the way that we act? Listen in to this conversation between Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, and David Barrett and hear practical ways that we can love our neighbor and glorify God through our voting this election year!

Election 2024 // What Is At Stake? ft. Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, & David Barrett

Why is it important to be unified as the Church during the election? Listen in to this conversation between Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, and David Barrett as they discuss the importance of Church unity – even when we might vote differently.

Election 2024 // Who Is In Charge? ft. Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, & David Barrett

Sometimes, believing that God is truly in control of all things is easier said than done. Listen in on this conversation between Dr. Gary Singleton, Pierce Vanderslice, and David Barrett about trusting in the sovereignty of God in the midst of uncertainty!

The International Community in Your Backyard // Message Recap ft. Beto Mayta & Miguel

It is clear that God's vision throughout Scripture is that every tribe, tongue, and nation would know Christ and make disciples! And as the landscape of America continues to shift, we will no longer need to cross borders to encounter cultures from all over the world. Listen in to this encouraging conversation between Pierce Vanderslice, Beto Mayta, and Dr. Miguel Lopez about what it looks like to embrace this beautiful opportunity and reach the International Community in our backyard!

Praying God Sized Prayers // Message Recap ft. Dr. Gary Singleton

Tune in to this week's episode of the Message Recap Podcast and hear Pierce and Gary dive into prayer and fasting! Listen as they cover topics like the connection between control and prayer, how fasting builds self-discipline, and more! Have a question about this week's sermon? Text it to the number 45859 and we will answer it in the next episode!

Turn Down the Noise of the World // Jesus in His Own Words // Dr. Gary Singleton

Summary of the Passage (Matthew 6:5-18):

Just like last week’s hypocrites who give to the needy, Jesus rebukes hypocrites who pray and fast for recognition and praise. He instructs us to instead pray as He does in the iconic “The Lord’s Prayer”. Jesus allows us to use Him as an example; commanding that we pray, forgive, and fast as He did—with full humility and with full intention to grow closer to the Father.

Discussion Questions:

1. Verses 5-8: Where are we at?

- What does prayer look like for you; which of these verses do you feel most accurately describes your prayer life?

2. Verses 9-13: The Lord’s Prayer

- Take some time to pray through The Lord’s Prayer.

- What did you think of this model of prayer?

3. Verses 14-15: Forgiveness and Prayer

- As you prayed verse 12, were you convicted of any unforgiveness in your life? If you’re honest, do you live a life marked by Jesus’ forgiveness so that you can forgive others?

4. Verses 16-18: Fasting

- Why do you think the Church treats fasting like a super discipline? Why do you think fasting is necessary and doable for ALL believers?

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The Heart Behind Holiness // Message Recap ft. Reece Hansen & Michael Warren

Listen in to this week’s episode of the Message Recap Podcast and hear guests Reece Hansen and Michael Warren unpack the heart behind holiness and what it looks like to find your ultimate approval in Jesus.

Don't Settle For Earthly Rewards // Jesus in His Own Words // Pierce Vanderslice

Summary of the Passage (Matthew 6:1-4):

Jesus once again promotes humility and trusting in God’s counter-cultural lifestyle, just as He has in the previous weeks. This time, Jesus discusses giving to the needy and how this action should stem from a love for God and understanding of who He is instead of a desire to be praise by God or man for “being a good person.” He promises us in verse 4 that our Father will see us in secret and that will be enough.

Discussion Questions:

1. Verse 1: Prideful Giving

- What is wrong with wanting the glory for ourselves? What harm can come upon us and others if we exalt ourselves above God?

2. Verse 2: Earthly Versus Heavenly Rewards

- What reward do you think the hypocrites have already received? How is this reward less than the reward our Father in Heaven will grant us?

3. Verse 3: Left and Right Hands

- What does the hyperbole of the hands mean?

4. Verse 4: Secret Serving

- In your hard of hearts, do you truly trust that God sees you and that you do not have to win the approval of Him or others? What would change in your life if you lived like you truly believed this verse?