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High Desert Church

971 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Welcome 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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Episodes

Commissioned: Don't Die 'Til You're Dead

September 20, 2020 17:00

Every 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 MB

Trials, Trials, and More Trials | Kurt Theilen

September 14, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Commissioned: Trials, Trials, and More Trials

September 13, 2020 17:00

Throughout 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 MB

Commissioned: Courageous Conviction

September 06, 2020 17:00

Biblical 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 MB

Commissioned: Your Front Row Flock

August 30, 2020 17:00

God 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 MB

Who's Plan Is It Anyway?

August 24, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Commissioned: Who's Plan Is It Anyway?

August 23, 2020 17:00

God'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 MB

Commissioned: Growth Through Relationships

August 16, 2020 17:00

When 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 MB

Commissioned: To Know God and Make Him Known

August 09, 2020 17:00

People 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 MB

Listen 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 17:00

God 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 MB

Commissioned: Godly Conflict Resolution

July 26, 2020 17:00

In 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 MB

Commissioned: Responding to Hostile Fire

July 19, 2020 17:00

Christians 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 MB

Commissioned: Purposeful Prayer

July 12, 2020 17:00

When 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 MB

Commissioned: A New Energy

July 05, 2020 17:00

It 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 MB

Commissioned: Yes, That Guy

June 28, 2020 17:00

As 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 MB

Commissioned: New Direction

June 21, 2020 17:00

As 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 MB

Commissioned: A Stiff Neck

June 14, 2020 17:00

As 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 MB

Commissioned: Come Together

June 07, 2020 17:00

As 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 MB

2020 Special Services: If God is Good, Then Why Is There Suffering?

May 31, 2020 17:00

There 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 MB

Commissioned: I Love Us

May 24, 2020 17:00

As 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 MB

Commissioned: Would God Ever Break the Law?

May 17, 2020 17:00

God 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 MB

Commissioned: Jesus Saves

May 10, 2020 17:00

Throughout 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 MB

Commissioned: Prepared for WorldChange

May 03, 2020 17:00

Christian 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 MB

Commissioned: Leaving Religion Behind

April 26, 2020 17:00

When 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 MB

Commissioned: Prepared for Deployment

April 19, 2020 17:00

Just 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 MB

Isaiah: Good Morning Redemption!

April 12, 2020 17:00

Through 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

Isaiah: Good Morning Redemtion!

April 12, 2020 16:00

Speaker: Tom Mercer