Last week we talked about Gentleness. Because we suffer we need Shepherds, gentle Shepherds who meet our suffering with loving, gentle compassion.  But compassion alone doesn’t make a good shepherd. We need compassion, but we also need direction.  A good shepherd is also called to be watchman, who watches and warns his flock.  Today we will look at this topic.

A Noble Calling: Keeping Watch_ Eric Gentry

Today’s lesson comes from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. This is arguably the most important passage in the whole OT and it is about discipleship. Specifically, family discipleship. Its been called “the Great Commission b4 the Great Commission”.  When it comes to forming our children into disciples of Christ, this passage lays out the steps to take.

Family Discipleship_ Eric Gentry

Today, we are finishing the Elder Selection Process that has lasted a year.  We will be Installing new Elders, renewing returning Elders, and saying thank you to retiring Elders.   God knows we need Shepherds.  Today we will look at what we need from our good Shepherds.

Elder Affirmation Sunday 2024_ Eric Gentry

Eric is joined by our Youth Ministers, Ted Crigler, Emily Cochran, and Donnie Stover, to talk about the importance of discipleship.  Our vision at Highland is to Build Up The Next Generation and walking along teenagers is a big part of that.  In this lesson you will hear some examples and influences in the lives of our youth ministers.

A Conversation About Discipleship:  Eric Gentry, Ted Crigler, Emily Cochran, and Donnie Stover

Today's lesson is out of 3 John 5-8.  Eric will talk about the bond we all share through giving to the work of the church.  We can develop a true friendship when we participate for a cause like supporting our missionaries and ministry partners.  That friendship is so deep—and deepens— because of what they are doing together.

Life Giving Sunday: The Bond_ Eric Gentry

Our lesson today is out of Psalm 23.  Jim Martin shares a comforting message about the grace of God from this familiar passage.  No matter what you are going through, knowing that God is pursuing you with His overflowing grace is good news for us all.

Psalm 23: Taste the Overflowing Grace of God_ Jim Martin

In this new series we will explore reasons we can Trust what Jesus says.  Today's lesson is out of John 14.   “Don’t let this rattle you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me.” (John 14:1 Message).  John 14-16 is called the “Farewell Discourse”—last words before Jesus’ arrest/death.  What Jesus does with his final words, is attempt to move his disciples from being troubled to becoming trusting.

Trust Me: Because_ Eric Gentry

John 14:6-7 is the famous verse that states- "6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”  You know what may be the hardest word in those sentences? The. There are many who would prefer Jesus said I am a way, a truth, a life. That he’s a good choice, but not the only one.  But that's not what he says.  In today's lesson we will look at why we can trust what he says in this passage.

Trust Me: Only_ Eric Gentry

In today’s lesson we look at the truth that Jesus says we can trust.   By definition truth is not truth if you put adjectives like “a”, “my”, “her, “his” or “our” in front of it. Truth is by definition, something over and apart from us. Something which bounds our lives in, or holds our lives up. Not something we choose or create ourselves. The moment you add a different word in front of truth… its not the truth.   Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life.”—the way to a good life is not mysterious. It’s the simple way and truth of Jesus.

Trust Me: True Life_ Eric Gentry

In today’s lesson, we discuss John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (14:27) What is this peace that belongs to Jesus?  That he offers to give to us, leave with us. It is not an inner-peace, but something external, that belongs to him, that he offers to leave inside of me.  This is what is known as the Holy Spirit and we will explore this gift in this sermon.

Trust Me: Spirit, Love, & Obey_ Eric Gentry

Our message today comes from John 15:1-8.  We are told that if we stay connected to Jesus then we will bear much fruit.  How do we do that?  And what are the benefits of staying connected to God?  We will look at those question in todays lesson.

Trust Me: Abide_ Eric Gentry

Each and every one of us was made for God’s mission. We see this mission clearly in the life, death, and new life of Jesus Christ. We believe that at Highland you can find your place in God’s mission. This podcast includes sermons from Preaching Minister, Eric Gentry, and also includes select Wednesday Night Classes and Special Events.

A Noble Calling: Keeping Watch_ Eric Gentry

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