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Each week on the Heights Church Podcast, you'll hear teachings from our Lead pastors. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.heightschurch.com.

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Don't Miss the Miracle | Sara Brizuela

July 07, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Are you like Jonah? This weekend we continued Center of All Things with a special message from Heights Middle School Director, Sarah! Watch the replay on YouTube or listen along now to hear from the Book of Jonah and how we can celebrate our God who seeks & saves the lost!

Integrity | John Challinor

July 01, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Actions > Words Do you live with integrity? This weekend Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a message on the relationship of David and Mephibosheth, and examples of words put into action throughout the Bible. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now to learn how Jesus is the ultimate example of integrity!

Tragedy to Triumph | Tom Garasha

June 23, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Your story is not finished!God can turn your tragedy into triumph! This weekend Pastor Tom Garasha shared a special message with 7 principles from the book of Ruth that we can use to transform and grow during difficult times. 

Scapegoat | Todd Jones

June 16, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

You have the ultimate scapegoat! It's easy to believe the lie that we can justify our sins and earn forgiveness ourselves. However, the Bible teaches us that Jesus is the ultimate scapegoat and we can't do anything for forgiveness, because it's already been done! Watch the message from Pastor Todd on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now to hear how our brokenness shouldn’t point us to how bad we are, but rather how good God is!

Confess | John Challinor

June 11, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

You are forgiven! This weekend Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a message from Leviticus & a look into the required sacrifices for forgiveness in the Old Testament. Watch the message on our YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now to learn how Jesus was the final offering for our sins and we no longer have to sacrifice for forgiveness!

Behind the Curtain | John Challinor

June 03, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Behind the Curtain

June 03, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Aroma | John Challinor

May 26, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Made Holy Through Jesus | John Challinor

May 19, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Do you know how much God wants to be with you? This weekend, Pastor John continued our series Center of All Things, reminding us that both the Old and New Testaments show how much He loves us and what lengths God went just to be with us! 

The Unseen | Todd Jones

May 12, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In a world where you can feel unseen, it is a comfort to know that God sees you and seeks you! This weekend, Pastor Todd shared a message of 3 ways we can have faith that allows Jesus to walk with us and heal us like the woman in Mark 5. Watch the message or listen to the Heights Podcast now!

Scarlet Thread | John Challinor

May 05, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Altars of Remembrance | Earl McCrea

April 28, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Alters of Remembrance | Earl McCrea

April 28, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

The Oreo Effect | John Challinor

April 22, 2024 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Are you being ungrateful? In a world with so many of God's blessings, we can miss the good all around us with an ungrateful perspective. This weekend Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a message on how we can be thankful and show gratitude each day! Watch the full message on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now to hear you've already been given the greatest blessing of all, Jesus!

Living Miracle | John Challinor

April 15, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

You are a living miracle! In Exodus 17, God continued to move the Israelites through the desert and provide for their needs despite their constant dissatisfaction. This weekend, Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a look into how easily we too can miss the miracles happening all around us. Like God can provide water in the desert, Jesus can provide living water for your soul! Watch the full message on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now to hear about the miracle in you.

Bread of Life | John Challinor

April 08, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Do you rely on God to be your provider? This weekend we continued our collection of talks, Center of All Things, with the story of Exodus 16. When the Israelites were in the desert they relied on God to provide food each day for 40 years. Like the bread that sustained them from Heaven, Pastor John taught how Jesus spoke of being the bread of life who sustains us spiritually. Watch the full message on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now!

Through the Doorway | Easter 2024 | John Challinor

March 31, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

What are you trusting in? This Easter weekend Pastor John walked through how the night of the first Passover in Egypt was one of darkness and despair for those who trusted in anything but the blood of the lamb to save them. In the same way that trusting God's commands and provision provided victory and freedom back then, "painting the doorposts" of our lives with Jesus is the only way to true life now! Watch the replay on YouTube or listen to the Heights Podcast now. Verses Exodus 11 | Jo...

Go! I Will Be With You | Todd Jones

March 24, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Friend In Suffering | John Challinor

March 17, 2024 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Bread, Wine, and Blessing | John Challinor

March 10, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

What do you do with a blessing? You’ve only really got one option – receive it. Check out this message all about how Jesus is the source of blessing and provision for all who follow Him – how He is the eternal high priest that ushers in a new era of grace and mercy. 

Trust God? | Todd Jones

March 04, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Do you trust God with everything? This weekend we continued Center of All Things with a message on what it looks like to trust God faithfully like Abraham. Listen to Pastor Todd's message on YouTube or the Heights Podcast now to learn how when you put your trust in God, he will always provide!

One Door | John Challinor

February 25, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Do you have enough faith to build an ark? This weekend we continued Center of All Things with a deeper look into the faithfulness of Noah! While we all know the story of Noah's arc, Pastor John shared a message on the example Noah set for living a life dependent on God & choosing to follow him faithfully. Listen to the Heights Podcast now to see how when God is the center of all things, you can live a life faithfully dependent on Him too! Verses  Genesis 6:5-20 | Matthew 24:36-39 | 1 Peter ...

For Jesus | John Challinor

February 18, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Everything was made by Jesus, for Jesus! This weekend we began a new series, Center of it All! Throughout this collection of messages we will study the Old and New Testament to see how throughout scripture, Jesus is the center of everything. 

Seasons of Change | John Challinor

February 12, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This weekend we continued our series, Seasons, with the Season of Change! Pastor John shared a message on what it looks like to "hear" from God and how you can follow him faithfully, even if you don't know where it will lead. 

Faith Season | John Challinor

February 04, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

 Take Courage  This weekend we continued our Series, Seasons, with a message from Pastor John on the Season of Fear. While fear is inevitable, we can choose to turn to Jesus and have more faith than fear!

Celebration Season | Todd Jones

January 28, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

There's always a reason to celebrate! This weekend we continued our Series, Seasons, with the Season of Celebrations! It's easy to celebrate during the good times, but do you celebrate during the difficult times too? Listen to the message from Pastor Todd on how we can "flip the script" and live a life of celebration for all God is doing; no matter the season we are in. 

Uncertain Season | John Challinor

January 21, 2024 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

We all experience doubt and that's okay!  This weekend we continued our Series, Seasons, with a message from Pastor John on the Season of Uncertainty. Instead of isolating ourselves during times of doubt, we can use this season to draw closer to Jesus! Listen now to hear how God responds when you are honest with Him about your doubts and how having a safe place to communicate your uncertainty is so important.

Waiting Season | John Challinor

January 14, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This weekend we continued our series: Seasons. We so often want God to speed up processes in our life, but waiting is intentional in God's economy! 

Know Your Season | John Challinor

January 07, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

What Season are you in? This weekend we began our new series, Seasons! Life is full of changing seasons, both good and bad, but the one thing that doesn't change is God's love for us!

Peace | John Challinor

December 17, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

If you are looking for Love, Joy, Hope and Peace, look no further than Jesus! This weekend we continued Advent with a special message from Pastor John on the grace and peace that is only found in Jesus. 

Hope | Jed Rummage & Sarah Brizuela

December 10, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

This Advent weekend we had the pleasure of Heights Youth taking over our services! This included serving, worship and the message. It was a joyful display of our incredible Youth Programs and how God is working in our next generation! 

Joy | Todd Jones

December 03, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This weekend we continued the Advent Season with a special message from Pastor Todd on Joy! Joy isn't a thing that can be pursued, but a who. 

Unfailing Love | John Challinor

November 26, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Advent Season Has Begun! "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us..." John 1:14 This Advent Season we will celebrate Love, Joy, Hope and Peace! Our first week of Advent began with an impactful message from Pastor John on God's hesed - his unfailing love for us. 

Grudges | John Challinor

November 19, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Let it go! What you nurture will grow. What if you are holding something that is toxic to your relationships and you don't even know it? This weekend Pastor John shared a message from the Bible on what can happen when we can't let go of offenses that happen to us. Watch the message on our YouTube or listen to the podcast to learn how it is dangerous to "nurse a grudge".

Worship in Relationships | John Challinor

November 12, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

All of your life is worship! This weekend, Pastor John shared a message on how worship doesn't just happen at church. Watch the replay or listen on the app to hear about all the ways we can worship and honor Jesus relationally in our daily lives.

Healing Relational Wounds | Todd Jones

November 05, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

This weekend, we got back on track with our series centered on relationships with "All Aboard Part 2." We can spend a lot of time trying to find fulfillment in all types of relationships, but true fulfillment can only come from Jesus! Listen to Pastor Todd's message on Jesus' ultimate love for us right here.  

Celebration Weekend | John Challinor, Sarah Brizuela

November 01, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

This weekend we celebrated several of our ministry partners locally and around the world. THEN we got to cheer on 42 believers who took the next step in their faith by being baptized! It's always such a special event and we are thankful to celebrate new life in Jesus with you.

Meaningful Obedience | Landon Llamas

October 22, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This weekend we continued our Global Month series, Starts & Ends, with a special message from our Global Partners, Landon & Jenny! While being a Disciple for Jesus requires sacrifice, you can find true happiness and fulfillment by following him. Hear their testimony on serving youth in the Czech Republic and Landon's inspiring message on what it looks like to serve for Jesus on via our YouTube channel or by listening to the Heights Podcast now! Verses: Matthew 16:13-26

Intentionally Choose | John Challinor

October 15, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

What starts with you is not supposed to end with you! We are in week 3 of our Global Month Series, Starts & Ends, that is centered on discipleship and what it looks like to share the gift of Jesus with others. This weekend, Pastor John shared a message on how Jesus instructed us to intentionally share the gospel with those around us. 

Send Me | John Challinor and Jamal Hashweh

October 08, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

This weekend we continued Global Month with a special visit from one of our beloved Global Partners, Jamal! Watch the replay to see how God is working in Jordan, and hear from Pastor John on the amazing things that can happen when you say "Yes" to God using you! Isaiah 6:1-8 | Luke 5:1-11

It Starts with YOU | John Challinor

October 01, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

This weekend we began our Global Month Series, Starts and Ends! This new Series will highlight discipleship and how it starts with you! No matter where you are, no matter your situation, you can be a disciple for God. Hear inspiring stories from our Global Partners and find out how you can get involved all this month. 

7 Tips for Safe Travels | Todd Jones

September 26, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Good relationships take effort! Jesus was the best example of how we should treat others, but how can we put that into action? This weekend we continued our series All Aboard with a message from Pastor Todd with 7 Tips for having a mindset like Jesus in relationships. Watch the replay now or find it on the Heights Podcast!

Healthy Boundaries | John Challinor

September 17, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Healthy boundaries create healthy relationships! Creating and maintaining boundaries can be hard, but clear boundaries are loving and necessary for healthy relationships. This weekend, Pastor John continued our series, All Aboard, with a message on the importance of setting healthy boundaries in our lives. Listen today to hear how God has placed loving boundaries in our lives as an example to how we can set boundaries for ourselves.

Each Other's Burdens | John Challinor

September 10, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

What do you do when you can't carry the weight of this world on your own? This weekend Pastor John continued our Series on relationships, All Aboard, with a message about the baggage we accumulate in our life, like cars on a train, and how it's not meant to be carried alone. Jesus was a great example of how to give your burden to God spiritually and how to allow God to use those around you to help physically and emotionally.

Five Essentials for Healthy Relationships | John Challinor

September 03, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." John 15:12 This week we continued our new series All Aboard with a message from Pastor John on what it takes to have healthy relationships with others by applying the Five Essentials for Healthy Relationships.

Relationships Are Hard | John Challinor

August 27, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

This Sunday we started our brand new series, All Aboard! God created us for relationships with others; but relationships can be hard! Our new series will focus on what it looks like to have healthy relationships with God, ourselves and others. This week, Pastor John taught on what foundations create a healthy relationship and how it all starts with our personal relationship with God. 

Authenticity with God | Ben Palmer

August 20, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Do your outward actions as a follower of Jesus mirror what is happening in your heart? This week we received a special message from Pastor Ben on what it means to be authentic with Jesus through your heart, mind, and your actions! Listen to the message now to learn what it means to live a life genuine in Jesus. Verses: Luke 18: 9-14

God the Provider | John Challinor

August 13, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Our summer study of Philippians wrapped up this Sunday with Pastor John sharing a positive message on the gift of giving! Watch the last sermon of our Summer Series, Gravity, on YouTube or the Heights App now and learn how your physical sacrifices bring so many spiritual blessings.

In All Circumstances | John Challinor

August 06, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Do you want to know the secret to being content in all of life's circumstances? This week, Pastor John continued our series Gravity with Philippians 4 and shared Paul's secret to feeling joy and peace in the best and worst of times. Watch the sermon now on YouTube or our Heights App and learn how you can live a content life through reliance on Jesus!

Change Your Thoughts = Change Your Life | Austin Turner

July 30, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Change your mind, change your life! Did you know we have 6,000 new thoughts in a day and almost half are negative? Thankfully the Bible teaches us just how God can help us change the way we think! This weekend, Pastor Austin continued our series Gravity by teaching from Paul's letters on how we must choose to think differently as followers of Jesus.