High Desert Church
971 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to High Desert Church's podcast. Hear powerful sermons from our weekend services and get practical takeaways for living out God's word. Join us on this journey of faith and transformation.
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Commissioned: Don't Die 'Til You're Dead
September 20, 2020 17:00Every individual has a God-given purpose. In this sermon, we discuss how God protects His people to accomplish His purpose. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Trials, Trials, and More Trials
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBTrials, Trials, and More Trials | Kurt Theilen
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBCommissioned: Trials, Trials, and More Trials
September 13, 2020 17:00Throughout life, trials will provide us with a platform to tell others about our faith in God. In this sermon, we discuss the trials that Paul faced and how trials do not derail God's plan. Speaker: Kurt Thielen
Courageous Conviction
September 08, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBCommissioned: Courageous Conviction
September 06, 2020 17:00Biblical conviction is characterized by a commitment to Scripture, the construction of beliefs based on Scripture, and the courage to act on those beliefs. In this sermon, we discuss the need to have courage to hold biblical convictions, meet people where they are, and share what God has done in your life. Speaker: Brian Haney
Your Front Row Flock | Tom Mercer
August 31, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBCommissioned: Your Front Row Flock
August 30, 2020 17:00God has placed 8 to 15 people in the front row of your life. In this sermon, we discuss the need for you to live, learn, and look out for others. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Who's Plan Is It Anyway? | Brian Haney
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWho's Plan Is It Anyway?
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBCommissioned: Who's Plan Is It Anyway?
August 23, 2020 17:00God's plan for our lives is always superior to the plan we create for ourselves. In this sermon, we discuss how God's plan for us may require us to adjust our plan to ensure we accomplish His will. Speaker: Brian Haney
Growth Through Relationships | Paul Gostanian
August 17, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBCommissioned: Growth Through Relationships
August 16, 2020 17:00When Christians experience fear and isolation, God uses His people to get rid of another's discouragement. In this sermon, we discuss how Christians need to be relationally connected to grow spiritually. Speaker: Paul Gostanian
To Know God and Make Him Known
August 10, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBCommissioned: To Know God and Make Him Known
August 09, 2020 17:00People do not need to go to a specific building to get to know God. In this sermon, we discuss how God is not framed by a system and how His plan was fulfilled on the cross. Speaker: Tom Mercer
The Providence of God
August 03, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBListen in on the discussion about Acts 16, and the providence of God! Campus pastors Brian Haney, Matt Colombe, Michael Hinton, and Jason Jahn dive into the word of God, and offer valuable insights on God's working in our lives.
Commissioned: The Providence of God
August 02, 2020 17:00God has a strategic plan for each person's life. In this sermon, we discuss how we do not always get to pick who we reach, the direction we go, and the situations we encounter. Speaker: Brian Haney
Godly Conflict Resolution | Todd Arnett
July 27, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBCommissioned: Godly Conflict Resolution
July 26, 2020 17:00In this sermon, we discuss how to resolve conflict and how the Holy Spirit's presence is obvious when church members are responding to one another in love, kindness, and respect for each other's concerns and thoughts. Speaker: Todd Arnett
Responding to Hostile Fire
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBCommissioned: Responding to Hostile Fire
July 19, 2020 17:00Christians may have to face hostility from those who do not have a relationship with God. In this sermon, we discuss how Christians should respond to hostile fire and the different types of hostility they may encounter. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Purposeful Prayer
July 13, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBCommissioned: Purposeful Prayer
July 12, 2020 17:00When we pray, we trust in God's immeasurable power and unconditional love. In this sermon, we discuss how we need to pray with a comprehensive view of God, maintain confidence that God is listening, and thank Him for answering your prayers. Speaker: Tom Mercer
A New Energy | Tom Mercer
July 06, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBCommissioned: A New Energy
July 05, 2020 17:00It is important for Christians to maintain motivation and energy to tell others about God. In this sermon, we discuss a strategy to fight spiritual fatigue. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Yes, That Guy | Tom Mercer
June 29, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBCommissioned: Yes, That Guy
June 28, 2020 17:00As Christians, we need to share the truth of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him to help alleviate any fears or misunderstandings they may have. In this sermon, we discuss the four phases of spiritual transformation that people experience. Speaker: Tom Mercer
New Direction | Brian Haney
June 22, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBCommissioned: New Direction
June 21, 2020 17:00As Christians, we need to share the truth of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him to help alleviate any fears or misunderstandings they may have. In this sermon, we discuss the four phases of spiritual transformation that people go through. Speaker: Brian Haney
A Stiff Neck
June 15, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBCommissioned: A Stiff Neck
June 14, 2020 17:00As a Christian, an obstruction of justice is an obstruction of purpose. In this sermon, we discuss how we must focus on our mission and be bold in the face of criticism. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Come Together
June 08, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCommissioned: Come Together
June 07, 2020 17:00As seen throughout the Bible, the devil loves to divide God's people. In this sermon, we discuss what we can do to bring people together and remain undivided. Speaker: Tom Mercer
If God is Good, Then Why is There Suffering? | Chris Hilken
June 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB2020 Special Services: If God is Good, Then Why Is There Suffering?
May 31, 2020 17:00There are many ways that people suffer throughout their lives. In this sermon, we discuss how there are gifts to be found in our sufferings when we have a relationship with God. Speaker: Chris Hilken
I Love Us
May 26, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBCommissioned: I Love Us
May 24, 2020 17:00As Christians, we need to be willing to put aside our opinions to help accomplish God's will. In this sermon, as discuss how an authentic Christian community leads to sacrificial giving. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Would God Ever Break the Law?
May 18, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBCommissioned: Would God Ever Break the Law?
May 17, 2020 17:00God created structures that encourage healthy relationships. In this sermon, we discuss how Christians are called to submit to authority to keep their focus on sharing the Gospel to others. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Jesus Saves
May 11, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBCommissioned: Jesus Saves
May 10, 2020 17:00Throughout life, we will receive good and bad news. In this sermon, we discuss how God wants to turn our burdens and blessings into opportunities to change the world. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Preparing For Worldchange
May 04, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBCommissioned: Prepared for WorldChange
May 03, 2020 17:00Christian communities share a devotion to God, respect for His power, and love one another. In this sermon, we discuss the value of Christian communities. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Leaving Religion Behind
April 27, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBCommissioned: Leaving Religion Behind
April 26, 2020 17:00When you move beyond religion, God will move in your life in unexpected ways to help change a culture that often rejects Christianity. In this sermon, we discuss how everyone needs to repent their sins and entrust their lives to God. Speaker: Brian Haney
Prepared for Deployment
April 20, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBCommissioned: Prepared for Deployment
April 19, 2020 17:00Just because our efforts are not perfect, that does not mean Christians are not powerful. In this sermon, we discuss how God commands and empowers His followers to be His witnesses. Speaker: Tom Mercer
Good Morning Redemption!
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIsaiah: Good Morning Redemption!
April 12, 2020 17:00Through Jesus Christ's resurrection, we are liberated from our sins. In this sermon, we discuss how Christ's sufferings provided us with a path to salvation. Speaker: Tom Mercer