Sermons preached at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale, New JerseyCopyright to sermons held by preacher. All rights reserved.webmaster@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:04:24 -0500http://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/en-usnosermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandsSermons preached at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale, New JerseySermons preached at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale, New JerseyHighlands Presbyterian Churchpastor@highlandschurch.netHighlands Presbyterian Churchhttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/11/20/imagine_with_god.htmlSun, 20 Nov 2022 12:02:07 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-11-20:/podcast/sermons/2022/11/20/imagine_with_god.htmlHow do we find a usable future in the here and now? Imagine with God, whose imagination and hope and will not only describe but make a future that is real and lasting.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noHow do we find a usable future in the here and now? Imagine with God, whose imagination and hope and will not only describe but make a future that is real and lasting.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchHow do we find a usable future in the here and now? Imagine with God, whose imagination and hope and will not only describe but make a future that is real and lasting.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/11/6/its_that_simple.htmlSun, 6 Nov 2022 13:35:16 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-11-06:/podcast/sermons/2022/11/6/its_that_simple.htmlGod works extraordinary blessings through ordinary things and ordinary people.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGod works extraordinary blessings through ordinary things and ordinary people.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGod works extraordinary blessings through ordinary things and ordinary people.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/10/23/picking_up_the_pieces.htmlSun, 23 Oct 2022 12:42:11 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-10-23:/podcast/sermons/2022/10/23/picking_up_the_pieces.htmlWhen we do wrong, God opens the way to forgiveness and new beginnings by challenging us to confess and take a new direction.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhen we do wrong, God opens the way to forgiveness and new beginnings by challenging us to confess and take a new direction.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhen we do wrong, God opens the way to forgiveness and new beginnings by challenging us to confess and take a new direction.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/10/16/a_time_for_choosing.htmlSun, 16 Oct 2022 14:07:16 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-10-16:/podcast/sermons/2022/10/16/a_time_for_choosing.htmlThe story of covenant begins with God’s generous gifts, but it doesn’t end before we choose how we respond to God’s gifts.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noThe story of covenant begins with God’s generous gifts, but it doesn’t end before we choose how we respond to God’s gifts.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchThe story of covenant begins with God’s generous gifts, but it doesn’t end before we choose how we respond to God’s gifts.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/10/9/rules_of_engagement.htmlSun, 9 Oct 2022 13:07:29 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-10-09:/podcast/sermons/2022/10/9/rules_of_engagement.htmlGod’s love is your starting line for the race, not the finish. You are running with God’s grace, not after it. So there is no way you can miss it or fail to reach it. We each run our race not to win God’s love as a kind of prize, but out of the joy and gratitude God’s love has already brought us.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGod’s love is your starting line for the race, not the finish. You are running with God’s grace, not after it. So there is no way you can miss it or fail to reach it. We each run our race not to win God’s love as a kind of prize, but out of the joy and gratitude God’s love has already brought us.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGod’s love is your starting line for the race, not the finish. You are running with God’s grace, not after it. So there is no way you can miss it or fail to reach it. We each run our race not to win God’s love as a kind of prize, but out of the joy and gratitude God’s love has already brought us.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/10/2/you_have_only_to_keep_still.htmlSun, 2 Oct 2022 11:59:47 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-10-02:/podcast/sermons/2022/10/2/you_have_only_to_keep_still.htmlGod is not neutral. When oppressive powers hold us captive, God fights to liberate us.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGod is not neutral. When oppressive powers hold us captive, God fights to liberate us.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGod is not neutral. When oppressive powers hold us captive, God fights to liberate us.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/9/25/indestructible_promise.htmlSun, 25 Sep 2022 13:35:31 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-09-25:/podcast/sermons/2022/9/25/indestructible_promise.htmlWe are not indestructible, but God’s promise is. When we seek to live inside that promise, injustice loses its power, God’s blessing flows into unlikely places, and God accompanies us toward a future that is good, life-giving, and lasting.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWe are not indestructible, but God’s promise is. When we seek to live inside that promise, injustice loses its power, God’s blessing flows into unlikely places, and God accompanies us toward a future that is good, life-giving, and lasting.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWe are not indestructible, but God’s promise is. When we seek to live inside that promise, injustice loses its power, God’s blessing flows into unlikely places, and God accompanies us toward a future that is good, life-giving, and lasting.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/9/18/a_promise_and_a_journey.htmlSun, 18 Sep 2022 13:03:37 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-09-18:/podcast/sermons/2022/9/18/a_promise_and_a_journey.htmlSometimes WHO is asking for our trust matters more than WHAT they are asking of us. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we meet the God who asks us to set out in a new direction.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noSometimes WHO is asking for our trust matters more than WHAT they are asking of us. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we meet the God who asks us to set out in a new direction.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchSometimes WHO is asking for our trust matters more than WHAT they are asking of us. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we meet the God who asks us to set out in a new direction.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/9/11/begin_again.htmlSun, 11 Sep 2022 11:59:56 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-09-11:/podcast/sermons/2022/9/11/begin_again.htmlWe lose our way. We choose the things that harm us and sweep us toward destruction. But God continues to look at us with favor, reaching out a hand to preserve life and make a new beginning.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWe lose our way. We choose the things that harm us and sweep us toward destruction. But God continues to look at us with favor, reaching out a hand to preserve life and make a new beginning.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWe lose our way. We choose the things that harm us and sweep us toward destruction. But God continues to look at us with favor, reaching out a hand to preserve life and make a new beginning.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/9/4/free_and_costly.htmlSun, 4 Sep 2022 12:16:42 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-09-04:/podcast/sermons/2022/9/4/free_and_costly.htmlWhat feelings do the people and the things we hold close to us provoke in us? What do those feelings teach us about our relationship with God?pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhat feelings do the people and the things we hold close to us provoke in us? What do those feelings teach us about our relationship with God?Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhat feelings do the people and the things we hold close to us provoke in us? What do those feelings teach us about our relationship with God?sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/8/28/the_best_seat.htmlSun, 28 Aug 2022 12:09:42 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-08-28:/podcast/sermons/2022/8/28/the_best_seat.htmlSomehow those who sit down in the lowest places always seem to get called to move up to a place of greater joy. Somehow those who open their doors to neighbors who seemingly have nothing to offer find themselves enriched in surprising ways. The best seats weren’t where we thought.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noSomehow those who sit down in the lowest places always seem to get called to move up to a place of greater joy. Somehow those who open their doors to neighbors who seemingly have nothing to offer find themselves enriched in surprising ways. The best seats weren’t where we thought.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchSomehow those who sit down in the lowest places always seem to get called to move up to a place of greater joy. Somehow those who open their doors to neighbors who seemingly have nothing to offer find themselves enriched in surprising ways. The best seats weren’t where we thought.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/8/7/do_not_be_afraid.htmlSun, 7 Aug 2022 12:06:23 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-08-07:/podcast/sermons/2022/8/7/do_not_be_afraid.htmlLetting God’s mercy make us merciful, God’s generosity make us generous, God’s reckless joy make us recklessly joyful—doing this buys treasure in heaven that can never be taken away.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noLetting God’s mercy make us merciful, God’s generosity make us generous, God’s reckless joy make us recklessly joyful—doing this buys treasure in heaven that can never be taken away.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchLetting God’s mercy make us merciful, God’s generosity make us generous, God’s reckless joy make us recklessly joyful—doing this buys treasure in heaven that can never be taken away.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/7/31/the_wisdom_to_know_the_difference.htmlSun, 31 Jul 2022 12:04:56 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-07-31:/podcast/sermons/2022/7/31/the_wisdom_to_know_the_difference.htmlThe stuff that crashes into our lives isn’t up to us. What is up to us, though, is gratitude for God’s blessings and generosity to share them.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noThe stuff that crashes into our lives isn’t up to us. What is up to us, though, is gratitude for God’s blessings and generosity to share them.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchThe stuff that crashes into our lives isn’t up to us. What is up to us, though, is gratitude for God’s blessings and generosity to share them.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/7/24/ask_seek_knock.htmlSun, 24 Jul 2022 11:42:21 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-07-24:/podcast/sermons/2022/7/24/ask_seek_knock.htmlGod invites us to approach prayer as an Asker—being audacious, bold, and persistent in pouring out our needs and wants, and discovering God’s faithful love and care.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGod invites us to approach prayer as an Asker—being audacious, bold, and persistent in pouring out our needs and wants, and discovering God’s faithful love and care.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGod invites us to approach prayer as an Asker—being audacious, bold, and persistent in pouring out our needs and wants, and discovering God’s faithful love and care.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/7/17/at_ease.htmlSun, 17 Jul 2022 11:52:09 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-07-17:/podcast/sermons/2022/7/17/at_ease.htmlWe all have to be busy at times, but there are moments when the better part is to be present.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWe all have to be busy at times, but there are moments when the better part is to be present.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWe all have to be busy at times, but there are moments when the better part is to be present.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/7/10/how_to_neighbor.htmlSun, 10 Jul 2022 13:01:58 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-07-10:/podcast/sermons/2022/7/10/how_to_neighbor.htmlFor Jesus, “neighbor” is not a noun for categorizing people as in or out—it’s a verb for responding to human needs with decency and generosity.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noFor Jesus, “neighbor” is not a noun for categorizing people as in or out—it’s a verb for responding to human needs with decency and generosity.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchFor Jesus, “neighbor” is not a noun for categorizing people as in or out—it’s a verb for responding to human needs with decency and generosity.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/7/3/harvest_work_harvest_joy.htmlSun, 3 Jul 2022 12:09:02 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-07-03:/podcast/sermons/2022/7/3/harvest_work_harvest_joy.htmlGod’s Kingdom comes near when we are welcomed, and when we welcome others, into relationship and community.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGod’s Kingdom comes near when we are welcomed, and when we welcome others, into relationship and community.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGod’s Kingdom comes near when we are welcomed, and when we welcome others, into relationship and community.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/6/26/dont_look_back.htmlSun, 26 Jun 2022 11:49:41 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-06-26:/podcast/sermons/2022/6/26/dont_look_back.htmlJesus invites us to journey with him, but with grace and gentleness, allowing the space for an important decision, even as he prepares to sacrifice everything for us.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noJesus invites us to journey with him, but with grace and gentleness, allowing the space for an important decision, even as he prepares to sacrifice everything for us.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchJesus invites us to journey with him, but with grace and gentleness, allowing the space for an important decision, even as he prepares to sacrifice everything for us.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/6/19/unsettled_by_grace.htmlSun, 19 Jun 2022 12:02:37 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-06-19:/podcast/sermons/2022/6/19/unsettled_by_grace.htmlGood news that heals and transforms comes to us through the words of others.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noGood news that heals and transforms comes to us through the words of others.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchGood news that heals and transforms comes to us through the words of others.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/5/22/a_separate_peace.htmlSun, 22 May 2022 11:49:18 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-05-22:/podcast/sermons/2022/5/22/a_separate_peace.htmlJesus promises peace, but what kind of peace is it? What makes it distinct from the peace the world offers?pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noJesus promises peace, but what kind of peace is it? What makes it distinct from the peace the world offers?Highlands Presbyterian ChurchJesus promises peace, but what kind of peace is it? What makes it distinct from the peace the world offers?sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/5/8/hear_know_follow.htmlSun, 8 May 2022 11:49:19 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-05-08:/podcast/sermons/2022/5/8/hear_know_follow.htmlNo words can resolve for you whether or not Jesus is the Messiah. It’s got to be lived, embodied, realized in your life.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noNo words can resolve for you whether or not Jesus is the Messiah. It’s got to be lived, embodied, realized in your life.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchNo words can resolve for you whether or not Jesus is the Messiah. It’s got to be lived, embodied, realized in your life.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/4/17/keep_looking.htmlSun, 17 Apr 2022 12:17:22 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-04-17:/podcast/sermons/2022/4/17/keep_looking.htmlOur past, our regrets, the waters of injustice we all swim in—all these things define where we are supposed to be. But Jesus wasn’t where he was supposed to be on Easter morning, and so we no longer have to be where we’re supposed to be either.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noOur past, our regrets, the waters of injustice we all swim in—all these things define where we are supposed to be. But Jesus wasn’t where he was supposed to be on Easter morning, and so we no longer have to be where we’re supposed to be either.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchOur past, our regrets, the waters of injustice we all swim in—all these things define where we are supposed to be. But Jesus wasn’t where he was supposed to be on Easter morning, and so we no longer have to be where we’re supposed to be either.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/4/10/which_parade.htmlSun, 10 Apr 2022 11:57:02 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-04-10:/podcast/sermons/2022/4/10/which_parade.htmlThere were two parades into Jerusalem before Passover—which one do we want to be in, and how will we show up?pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noThere were two parades into Jerusalem before Passover—which one do we want to be in, and how will we show up?Highlands Presbyterian ChurchThere were two parades into Jerusalem before Passover—which one do we want to be in, and how will we show up?sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/4/3/prudence_or_passion.htmlSun, 3 Apr 2022 12:14:58 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-04-03:/podcast/sermons/2022/4/3/prudence_or_passion.htmlMary’s costly, extravagant gift shows us what it takes to live into God’s call to each of us—not prudence, but passion!pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noMary’s costly, extravagant gift shows us what it takes to live into God’s call to each of us—not prudence, but passion!Highlands Presbyterian ChurchMary’s costly, extravagant gift shows us what it takes to live into God’s call to each of us—not prudence, but passion!sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/3/27/we_had_to_celebrate_and_rejoice.htmlSun, 27 Mar 2022 12:55:37 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-03-27:/podcast/sermons/2022/3/27/we_had_to_celebrate_and_rejoice.htmlA family story about rejection, loss, reconciliation, and resentment gives a window into the heart of God’s generous grace.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noA family story about rejection, loss, reconciliation, and resentment gives a window into the heart of God’s generous grace.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchA family story about rejection, loss, reconciliation, and resentment gives a window into the heart of God’s generous grace.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/3/20/time_to_spare.htmlSun, 20 Mar 2022 12:05:27 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-03-20:/podcast/sermons/2022/3/20/time_to_spare.htmlJesus teaches us not to try to justify the tragedies that happen, but to be thankful for the time we have in this world, and to make the most of it.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noJesus teaches us not to try to justify the tragedies that happen, but to be thankful for the time we have in this world, and to make the most of it.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchJesus teaches us not to try to justify the tragedies that happen, but to be thankful for the time we have in this world, and to make the most of it.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/3/13/is_this_the_best_youve_got.htmlSun, 13 Mar 2022 14:51:32 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-03-13:/podcast/sermons/2022/3/13/is_this_the_best_youve_got.htmlSometimes our best isn’t very good. But Jesus meets us where we are.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noSometimes our best isn’t very good. But Jesus meets us where we are.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchSometimes our best isn’t very good. But Jesus meets us where we are.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/3/6/giving_up.htmlSun, 6 Mar 2022 12:37:00 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-03-06:/podcast/sermons/2022/3/6/giving_up.html“Giving... up,” instead of “giving up,” puts the focus on God’s gift of love, which calls forth our gratitude.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)no“Giving... up,” instead of “giving up,” puts the focus on God’s gift of love, which calls forth our gratitude.Highlands Presbyterian Church“Giving... up,” instead of “giving up,” puts the focus on God’s gift of love, which calls forth our gratitude.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/2/27/down_the_mountain.htmlSun, 27 Feb 2022 13:04:42 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-27:/podcast/sermons/2022/2/27/down_the_mountain.htmlFaith is not about what happens on the mountaintop. Faith begins when you come down from the heights, and you have to trust, listen to, and follow Jesus.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noFaith is not about what happens on the mountaintop. Faith begins when you come down from the heights, and you have to trust, listen to, and follow Jesus.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchFaith is not about what happens on the mountaintop. Faith begins when you come down from the heights, and you have to trust, listen to, and follow Jesus.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/2/20/solid_ground.htmlSun, 20 Feb 2022 11:23:05 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-20:/podcast/sermons/2022/2/20/solid_ground.htmlWhat makes a secure foundation? Jesus caps his teaching about God’s Kingdom with an appeal to put his words into practice.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhat makes a secure foundation? Jesus caps his teaching about God’s Kingdom with an appeal to put his words into practice.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhat makes a secure foundation? Jesus caps his teaching about God’s Kingdom with an appeal to put his words into practice.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/2/13/a_lesson_in_grace.htmlSun, 13 Feb 2022 19:44:04 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-13:/podcast/sermons/2022/2/13/a_lesson_in_grace.html“Do unto others” is about treating others, not as they treat us, but as God treats us.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)no“Do unto others” is about treating others, not as they treat us, but as God treats us.Highlands Presbyterian Church“Do unto others” is about treating others, not as they treat us, but as God treats us.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/2/6/if_you_say_so.htmlSun, 6 Feb 2022 11:45:03 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-06:/podcast/sermons/2022/2/6/if_you_say_so.htmlJesus prepares the disciples for their call by asking them to step out in faith, and he invites us to do the same.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noJesus prepares the disciples for their call by asking them to step out in faith, and he invites us to do the same.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchJesus prepares the disciples for their call by asking them to step out in faith, and he invites us to do the same.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/1/30/home_fired.htmlSun, 30 Jan 2022 12:13:34 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-01-30:/podcast/sermons/2022/1/30/home_fired.htmlJesus’ first sermon provokes those who watched him grow up to a murderous rage. Often we also want to keep God’s blessings to ourselves, but it’s when those blessings are carried away from home, beyond our comfort zone, that they embrace us all.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noJesus’ first sermon provokes those who watched him grow up to a murderous rage. Often we also want to keep God’s blessings to ourselves, but it’s when those blessings are carried away from home, beyond our comfort zone, that they embrace us all.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchJesus’ first sermon provokes those who watched him grow up to a murderous rage. Often we also want to keep God’s blessings to ourselves, but it’s when those blessings are carried away from home, beyond our comfort zone, that they embrace us all.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/1/23/time_of_release.htmlSun, 23 Jan 2022 11:47:19 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-01-23:/podcast/sermons/2022/1/23/time_of_release.htmlWe are called, in these stressful and challenging times, to follow Jesus in extending mercy and generosity to others, because this ultimately lightens the burden on all of us.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWe are called, in these stressful and challenging times, to follow Jesus in extending mercy and generosity to others, because this ultimately lightens the burden on all of us.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWe are called, in these stressful and challenging times, to follow Jesus in extending mercy and generosity to others, because this ultimately lightens the burden on all of us.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/1/16/filled_to_the_brim.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 12:10:03 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2022/1/16/filled_to_the_brim.htmlWhen the wine runs out in your life, may the presence of Jesus give you hope that the best is yet to come.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhen the wine runs out in your life, may the presence of Jesus give you hope that the best is yet to come.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhen the wine runs out in your life, may the presence of Jesus give you hope that the best is yet to come.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/1/9/beloved.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 12:06:41 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2022/1/9/beloved.html“You are my beloved child. In you I am well pleased!” When Jesus joins himself to us in baptism, those words are for us too.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)no“You are my beloved child. In you I am well pleased!” When Jesus joins himself to us in baptism, those words are for us too.Highlands Presbyterian Church“You are my beloved child. In you I am well pleased!” When Jesus joins himself to us in baptism, those words are for us too.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2022/1/2/a_word_to_the_wise.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 17:55:03 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2022/1/2/a_word_to_the_wise.htmlWhen God brings you to Jesus, you can’t go back by the same road.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhen God brings you to Jesus, you can’t go back by the same road.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhen God brings you to Jesus, you can’t go back by the same road.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/12/24/go_and_see.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 11:56:11 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2021/12/24/go_and_see.htmlChristmas is nothing less than this—the God of heaven has come to stay with us, now and always. Go and see—see for yourself, and let God show you how loved, how valued, how precious you are.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)http://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/12/19/what_mary_knew.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 12:03:29 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2021/12/19/what_mary_knew.htmlMary knew, but do we? Did you know that God’s Son is longing, waiting, hoping to be born in you, even today?pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noMary knew, but do we? Did you know that God’s Son is longing, waiting, hoping to be born in you, even today?Highlands Presbyterian ChurchMary knew, but do we? Did you know that God’s Son is longing, waiting, hoping to be born in you, even today?sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/12/12/good_news_to_the_people.htmlSun, 12 Dec 2021 11:35:15 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2021-12-12:/podcast/sermons/2021/12/12/good_news_to_the_people.htmlForgiveness-with-repentance opens the way to a new future… and that’s good news!pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noForgiveness-with-repentance opens the way to a new future… and that’s good news!Highlands Presbyterian ChurchForgiveness-with-repentance opens the way to a new future… and that’s good news!sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/11/21/belong_to_the_truth.htmlMon, 14 Feb 2022 12:12:50 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2022-02-14:/podcast/sermons/2021/11/21/belong_to_the_truth.html“What is truth?” asked Pilate. The truth is that grace, mercy, forgiveness, humble honesty shape a better future than violence. Jesus lived that truth. He testified to it with his life and his death on the cross. And those who listen to his voice embody it still today, in public as well as private life.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)http://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/11/7/all_in.htmlSun, 7 Nov 2021 12:15:23 -0500tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2021-11-07:/podcast/sermons/2021/11/7/all_in.htmlWhat would it take for you to go “all in” when it comes to offering yourself to God?pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWhat would it take for you to go “all in” when it comes to offering yourself to God?Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWhat would it take for you to go “all in” when it comes to offering yourself to God?sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlandshttp://www.highlandschurch.net/podcast/sermons/2021/10/3/helper_and_partner.htmlSun, 3 Oct 2021 12:11:57 -0400tag:www.highlandschurch.net,2021-10-03:/podcast/sermons/2021/10/3/helper_and_partner.htmlWe are made to be helpful to one another, to stand beside and for one another! A message about how God helps us discover and join in partnership with others.pastor@highlandschurch.net (Highlands Presbyterian Church)noWe are made to be helpful to one another, to stand beside and for one another! A message about how God helps us discover and join in partnership with others.Highlands Presbyterian ChurchWe are made to be helpful to one another, to stand beside and for one another! A message about how God helps us discover and join in partnership with others.sermons,presbyterian,church,christianity,allendale,highlands