The Heights Church

I Surrender All - "My Life"

"I Surrender My Life"

 Dr. Gary Singleton

This week we turn our focus to a new sermon series about surrender.  We’re calling this series “I Surrender All,” and this Sunday we will look at what it means to surrender your life to Jesus.  How would you explain that to someone?  What does it mean to surrender everything – possessions, dreams, thoughts, words – all to Jesus?
 
Some people would say that surrendering your life to Jesus simply means to trust and obey, and that’s certainly not a bad explanation.  Some would say it means accepting Jesus as your Savior – and that’s also true.  Believing the Bible, reading it, and trying to live by its teachings are also a big part of what it means to surrender your life to Jesus.
 
In Romans 12:1, Paul tells us exactly what it means to surrender your life to Jesus.  I hope you will join me Sunday as we hear what Paul has to say.  Paul tells us that an unsurrendered life is lived for yourself, but a surrendered life is lived for Jesus.

Questioning God - "Why Is God So Against Pornography?"

"Why Is God So Against Pornography?"

 Teaching Pastor Bryan Jones

 

According to a recent Gallup poll, 43% of Americans view pornography as "morally acceptable." Why is God so against it?

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - "Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering?"

"Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering?"

Dr. Gary Singleton

The author & philosopher Sam Harris made this strong statement after the earthquake and subsequent Tsunami that rocked Japan in 2011. “Either God can do nothing to stop catastrophes like this, or he doesn't care to, or he doesn’t exist. God is either impotent, evil, or imaginary. Take your pick, and choose wisely.” Could he be right? Why would a loving God allow so much suffering?

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - Church Wide Combined Service

Church-Wide Combined Service

Panel Discussion (Dr. Gary Singleton, Dr. Miguel Lopez & Bryan Jones)

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Heights In Spanish we all came together for a church-wide combined service and worshipped together in both English & Spanish.  Our three teaching pastors were all on the stage together to talk about diversity in our community as well as in the church.

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - "Should the Church Embrace Homosexuality?"

"Should the Church Embrace Homosexuality?"

Bryan Jones

There is not a more divisive topic in the church today than homosexuality. Some would say that the church should stick to its historical stance against homosexuality. Others suggest that the church's historical viewpoint is antiquated and discriminatory. What would God say?

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - "What Is My Purpose?"

"What Is My Purpose?"

Bryan Jones

They are some of the most universal questions in all humanity.  “Why am I here?” “What is my purpose?” We live in a world that presents a thousand answers to these questions, but what would God have to say?

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - "Is Drinking Alcohol Wrong?"

"Is Drinking Alcohol Wrong?"

Dr. Gary Singleton

Churches have stood on all sides of this issue over the centuries.  Some would promote complete prohibition, whiles others would say that all things are permissible. Where would God stand?

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

 

 

 

Questioning God - "Is God Democrat or Republican?"

"Is God A Democrat or Republican?"

Bryan Jones

Samuel Adams, one of our founding fathers, once said "Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote…that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”   While many would say God has an opinion on politics, knowing what His opinion is can a be much more difficult thing determine. 

For more of this series, visit TheHeights.org/QuestioningGod

Questioning God - "Do All Paths Lead to God?"

"Do All Paths Lead to God?"

Dr. Gary Singleton

There are no shortage of opinions surrounding who God is, and how to get to Him. Some would say that there are many ways to earn God's favor, while Jesus made the claim that He is the only way. Could Jesus have been wrong? If He's not wrong, then what happens to those who follow different paths?

ALPHA AT THE HEIGHTS

We believe everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring these Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question and is designed to create open conversation. Alpha will be held on Wednesdays, starting September 12 at 6:30pm at our Creekside Campus. For more information or to volunteer as a leader, email alpha@theheights.org. To register, visit www.theheights.org/alpha. Registration closes on September 23.

Have more questions? Send us an email at ask@theheights.org!

Get In The Game - wk3

"Follow Jesus"

Matthew 4:18-20

Dr. Gary Singleton

If you asked several people, “Are you a Christian?” you would probably get a variety of answers.  “Yes – but aren’t all religions basically the same?”  “No!  Christians are judgmental and anti-gay.”  “Yes, I think so.  I mean, I’m a pretty good person.”
 
The term “Christian” was first used in the first century to describe those who followed Christ, and it was not a complimentary term.  In that day, most people thought followers of Jesus were just a little bit crazy.  But it was not hard to figure out who the Christians were, because those who followed Jesus clearly lived differently than everyone else.
 
What was (and still should be) so unique about Christians?  This Sunday we will take a look at what Matthew has to say about following Jesus.  When Jesus called His first disciples, He called common, everyday fishermen – and He promised to make them “fishers of men.” (Matthew4:19)
 
I hope you will join me this Sunday as we see that following Jesus always leads to inviting others to follow Him.  Matthew shows us that if you’re not fishing, you’re not following.