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The Oreo Effect | John Challinor

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

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

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

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

Friend In Suffering | John Challinor

Bread, Wine, and Blessing | John Challinor

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Life Be Life'n | John Challinor

Life is going to do what life is going to do and sometimes it feels like it's doing everything against you! This week Pastor John continued our series of Gravity by teaching from Philippians 4 and what it looks like to stay tethered to Jesus in a world that's constantly trying to pull us away. If you want to learn how to stand firm in the Lord when "life be life'n, watch the full sermon now on YouTube or the Heights App!

Living On the Edge | Tom Garasha

"If you're not living life on the edge, you're just taking up space" Do you take risks and live your life on the edge as a follower of Jesus? This week we continued our Series Gravity with special guest Pastor, Tom Garasha! As part of our study of Philippians, Tom walked us through how Paul was the ultimate example of how to live life on the edge for Jesus through PROGRESS, PATTERN and PERSPECTIVE. If you missed this message, you are definitely going to want check it out! Stream it now on ...

Refocus | Todd Jones

How many times do we focus on small distractions and miss the things that actually matter? This weekend, Pastor Todd continued our Series Gravity by teaching from Philippians 3. Todd led us through how to refocus our lives as followers of Jesus and switch from being self-centered to being Christ-centered. Let's shift our focus from distractions and live a life with true fulfillment in Jesus! 

Shine Brighter | John Challinor

Did you know you are meant to shine bright like a star?  Life can be overwhelming as we try to navigate following Jesus in today's society, but we can bring love to the world just as Jesus intended! Continue with us in our Series, Gravity, as Pastor John teaches on what it means to shine brightly to others in a world that can seem dark.

Humility | Bob Hoyt

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” - C.S. Lewis What does it look like to have humility as a follower of Jesus? As part of our summer series, Gravity, Pastor Bob led us through Philippians 2 on humility – what it means to be a servant for God and how to be unified as a Church.

Stinky Situations | Todd Jones

Carried to Completion | John Challinor

Hacks - John Challinor

Celebration Weekend | Earl McCrea + Cathy Peach

Gifts for Others | John Challinor

Don't Fake It | Todd Jones

The Advantage | John Challinor

Under the Influence | John Challinor