The Heights Church

Rescuer wk5 - Richard Covington

This Christmas season we have been looking at Jesus - our Rescuer. Only Jesus rescues us from darkness and reclaims all that belongs to Him. Only Jesus reconciles us to God through faith in Him. Only Jesus reveals Himself to us so that we can experience His grace and truth. And on this first Sunday after Christmas we see that Jesus, our Rescuer, offers an invitation for us to be a part of His Story. We are offered an invitation to follow Him, to know Him, and to introduce others to Him. Jesus, our Rescuer, has come, and the birth of Jesus demands a response. How will you respond to Him?

Rescuer wk4

This Christmas season we have been looking at Jesus - our Rescuer. Only Jesus rescues us from darkness and reclaims all that belongs to Him. Only Jesus reconciles us to God through faith in Him. Only Jesus reveals Himself to us so that we can experience His grace and truth. And on this last Sunday before Christmas we see that Jesus, our Rescuer, is recognized as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29) Jesus, our Rescuer, has come, and the birth of Jesus demands a response. How will you respond to Him?

Rescuer wk3

Christmas is such a great time of year. It’s a time of peace on earth and good will to men, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus - our “Rescuer.” But what’s so special about Jesus? Why are we still celebrating His birth after two thousand years? For the past two weeks we have been listening as John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, describes how Jesus rescues us from sin and darkness. He reclaims our lost and broken world. And He reconciles us to God. Today we hear John’s testimony about why the birth of Jesus is still worth celebrating today. Jesus became flesh so we can experience grace and truth.

Rescuer wk2

This Christmas season we are looking at Jesus - the “Rescuer.” Jesus came to rescue us from sin and darkness, and in doing so He reclaimed our broken world. But we must be reconciled to Him through faith. And those of us who have been reconciled must then embrace our calling to be reconcilers. You have been sent by God to this place, at this time, at this Christmas season, to bear witness about the light so that others might believe and be reconciled to God. This morning we will listen as the Apostle John shows us that our Rescuer, Jesus, is the One who reconciles.

Rescuer wk1

We all long to be rescued - from terrorist threats around the world ... from violence in our streets ... from financial difficulties ... from the pain of past wounds. But even as we long for rescue from the things that trouble us, we are deeply aware of how much we long for a rescue of the eternal variety. We long for One who will rescue us not just from the pain and tribulation of this life, but from the eternal darkness that surrounds us. This Christmas season we will look at Jesus - the “Rescuer.” What in your life has been overtaken by the darkness? What needs to be reclaimed? Only Jesus can reclaim what has been lost. Jesus rescues you from the darkness.

Gospel Life wk4

Throughout the book of Ephesians we are encouraged by the Apostle Paul to live a Gospel Life ... to find our identity "in Christ" and live as citizens of God's Kingdom. Living a Gospel Life causes us to live with urgency, keeping the end in mind. Our marriages give others a glimpse of the gospel message, painting a picture of a forever relationship with God. And as we wrap up our sermon series this morning, we will look at how living a Gospel Life impacts how we relate to others at home, at work, and in every other relationship. When we live a Gospel Life, we are not just consumers of religious goods. We relate to others in a way that causes them to long to join us as citizens of God's Kingdom.

Gospel Life wk3 - Jon Burns

What Makes A Man? - This morning Jon Burns will continue our sermon series “Gospel Life” with a word aimed at men. What does it mean to be a man in our culture today? Men often define themselves by their career ... their finances ... their athleticism. But how does God define what makes a man? Paul has some words for men in 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Men ... our family, our workplace, our community need us to step up. Let’s take a look at how we can lead the way in living a Gospel Life. And ladies - there just might be a word here for you, too!

Gospel Life wk2

When you first got married, what were you thinking? Did you realize that God had a “bigger picture” in mind for your marriage? Or were you just focused on sharing life with your spouse ... having a family and growing old together? God’s plan for marriage is to use it as a picture of the gospel. As we continue our sermon series “Gospel Life,” Paul tells us that if we operate out of our identity “in Christ,” God can use our marriage as a snapshot of a forever relationship with Him. This morning, let’s take a look at Paul’s instructions for marriage. Paul shows us that God planned our marriage to be a part of our “Gospel Life.”

Gospel Life wk1

This morning we begin a new sermon series called “Gospel Life.” Living a “Gospel Life” means we live out the message of the gospel in all our relationships - at work, at home, and with family and friends. But what does that look like? Where do we start? No matter what needs fixing in your life, there is really only one place to start. We must live with the end in mind. How do we do that? Paul tells us that in order to live a gospel life we must live with urgency, and we must live for God’s pleasure.

Explore God wk7

Can I Know God Personally? - Jon Burns

Throughout history, people have believed in a God who exists not only on a grand scale, but also at a personal level. People try all sorts of things to get closer to God, believing that through their actions they can earn God’s favor and therefore “know” Him. But despite our best attempts, the key to knowing God has nothing to do with our actions. God’s desire is not for us to follow rules or perform rituals. He simply wants us to have a relationship with Him. That’s what He created us for. This morning, Jon Burns shares with us from a passage that many are familiar with - John 3:16. You were created to be in relationship with God. God loved. God gave. We believe. We receive. Knowing God personally is as simple as that.