Lake Highlands Baptist Church

Envy and Its Opposite (Genesis 29:31-30:24)

June 28, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

In this sermon, we look again at the story of Leah and Rachel's struggle in Genesis 29 and 30. Listen as Pastor Bill preaches about envy, the damage it causes, and the virtue that replaces it in Christ.

God's Blessings Overflow (Psalm 67)

June 22, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Listen in as Pastor Noah shares about God's generosity and blessing in Psalm 67.

Do You Want To Be Healed? (John 5:1-18)

June 15, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Jesus has a habit of asking questions with seemingly obvious answers. In John 5, his question, "Do you want to be healed?" means a lot more than it appears to on the surface. Join us as Winston Hottman shares about how God in Christ is focused on a deep work of dealing with the real problem.

Look What We Have Done (Genesis 29:31-30:24)

June 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Leah and Rachel are two sisters that cannot get along. In Genesis 29 and 30, we see them competing for first place in the family of Jacob. Who is to blame for all of the family divisions and strife that come from Leah and Rachel's rivalry? Join us as Pastor Bill talks about complicity, guilt, and God's gracious love in Christ.

Another Woman at the Well (Genesis 29:1-30)

May 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

In Genesis 29, Jacob goes to the family of Nahor to find a wife and must choose between the two daughters of Laban. Which wife is the one God has chosen for him? Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about discerning God's will and submitting to his guidance.

Suffering and Idols (Genesis 28)

May 24, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Does the suffering of God's people have any meaning? In this sermon, we look at Genesis 28 to see why God always leads his people into a time of wandering and struggle immediately after entering into covenant with them. Join us as Pastor Bill talks about suffering as one of God's means for removing idols from our lives.

Imperfect Faith and Our Sovereign God (Genesis 27)

May 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

In Genesis 27, Jacob deceives his father Isaac and takes his brother Esau's blessing, all under the direction of his mother Rebekah. This dysfunctional family seems to threaten God's plan of redemption by creating chaos. Can God accomplish his will through such a broken people? Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about the grace and sovereignty of God, and about how God uses imperfect people who have just a little faith.

God the Father Seeks and Saves the Lost (Luke 15)

May 10, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

All of us, like sheep, have gone astray. We all need to be found and to be saved. Fortunately, our God is a Father that seeks and saves the lost. Listen in as Pastor Noah shares about the sheep, the coin, and the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15.

The Voice of the LORD Breaks the Cedars (Psalm 29)

May 02, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

What is more powerful than a tornado? A hurricane? What can shake mountains and snap cedar trees in half in a moment? Listen in as Dr. Barry Creamer shares about the power of God, the power of his voice, and why believers have no reason to fear in the chaos of this age.

Like Father, Like Son (Genesis 26)

April 26, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

When Isaac wanders into Gerar while trying to survive a famine, God tells him to wander the land in tents as a sojourner and trust that God will provide. Instead of obeying, Isaac moves into the city of Gerar and he lies about his relationship with his wife Rebekah to protect himself. What are the consequences of his betrayal of his wife and his disobedience to God's commands? Listen in as Pastor Bill teaches from Genesis 26 and reveals how we must trust, obey, and remember why we were call...

Adam into Orbit (Matthew 28, Easter Sunday)

April 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the day the Father raised Jesus the Son from the dead. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about how humanity was finally launched into orbit on the first Easter Sunday and hear how this offers us hope in our seemingly hopeless world.

Jacob Have I Loved (Genesis 25:19-34)

April 06, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Sibling rivalries exist all throughout the Bible. In Genesis 25, brothers Jacob and Esau struggle against each other. One brother is driven by his passions and seeks immediate gratification; the other brother grasps after greater things... which one is stronger? Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about these very different brothers, and why we should never be content with this world and the things it contains.

Judah on Trial (Isaiah 1:1-20)

March 30, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

In Isaiah 1, God puts the tribe of Judah on trial. Judah has forgotten its God, its people have forgotten their Master. Listen in as Pastor Noah talks about God's grace and patience with his people.

The Woman at the Well (Genesis 24)

March 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

The longest chapter of Genesis is devoted to the process of finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham's only son. Why is so much space devoted to this seemingly innocuous story? Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about the Father's search for a bride for his only begotten son, and what this means for us.

The Sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-21)

March 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

In one of the most famous passages of the Old Testament, God commands Abraham to do the unthinkable... to kill and sacrifice his only son Isaac. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about how God is the provider of everything necessary for life and godliness.

The Sacrifice of Ishmael (Genesis 21:1-21)

March 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

In Genesis 21, God tells Abraham to give up his son Ishmael. Abraham struggles with this because he loves Ishmael and had once hoped Ishmael would be the heir of God's covenant promises. Join us for this episode in which Pastor Bill shares about choosing God's plan over our own.

From Death to Life In Christ

February 28, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Should we continue in sin that grace may abound? Paul asks this question in Romans 6 and answers it by telling us all about our new freedom from the power of sin in Christ. Listen in as Pastor Noah shares from this wonderful passage about God's grace in liberating us from sin.

Abraham and Propitiation (Genesis 20)

February 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

The story of Abraham and Abimelech raises a lot of hard questions. One of these is "why do some Old Testament characters have to pay for their sins while other equally sinful characters go entirely unpunished? Is God unfair?" Listen in as Pastor Bill leads us through Genesis 20 and shows that no sin goes unpunished... because of Jesus.

A Little Faith and a Great Advocate (Genesis 19)

February 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

In Genesis 19, Lot is a complicated character. One moment, he shows great faith, the next, he appears sinful, hesitant, and weak. Listen in as Pastor Bill explains why the broken man Lot is delivered from the just destruction of Sodom.

On Strangers and Sexuality (Genesis 19:1-11)

February 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is a dark tale of inhospitality and sexual immorality. In this episode, Pastor Bill looks at the importance of both welcoming strangers and of maintaining God's boundaries and purposes for sexual intimacy.

What Do You Want? (Revelation 21:22-22:5)

January 31, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode, we take a break from our Genesis series to examine the reason for our seemingly insatiable desires and longings. Join us as Pastor Bill shares what it means to desire God above all else.

Entertaining Angels (Genesis 18)

January 24, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

(Note: This recording picks up several minutes into the sermon. We apologize if this causes any confusion.) There are many reasons to show hospitality to strangers, and one of them is that we don't always know to whom we are showing our love. Sometimes, God shows up in unexpected ways. Listen this week as Pastor Bill shares about our messenger-sending God and why we should welcome strangers.

The Obedience of Faith (Genesis 17)

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

In Genesis 15, Abraham showed faith in God's promises. In this week's chapter (Genesis 17), Abraham acts on that faith and obeys God's command to circumcise the men of his household. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about what we can learn from this story.

God Is a Covenant-Maker and Covenant-Keeper (Genesis 15)

January 03, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

One of the most important concepts in Scripture is that of covenant, and yet we struggle to understand how covenant defines our relationship with God. Listen in today as Pastor Bill shares from Genesis 15 about our gracious covenant-making and covenant-keeping God.

Jesus Opens the Eyes of the Blind (John 9)

December 27, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Join us today as guest preacher Dr. Everett Berry (Professor of Theology at Criswell College) shares from John 9 about Jesus, the Light of the world, who gives sight to the blind.

Christmas Eve, 2021 (Matthew 1)

December 24, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Join us for this special Christmas Eve sermon in which Pastor Noah shares about the birth of Christ from Matthew 1.

Christmas in Genesis (Genesis 14)

December 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In an effort to share the joy of Christmas, we look in this sermon at an ancient battle between pagan kings in the Dead Sea Valley. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about how Jesus really is in every story of the Old Testament, and about how God pursues the lost with gracious, merciful love.

God's Plan & Time (Galatians 4:4-5)

December 06, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

In Galatians 4, Paul writes that in "the fullness of time," God sent His Son for our salvation. Join us for this week's Advent sermon as Pastor Mark shares about God's sovereign love for his people.

Blessed are the Peacemakers (Genesis 13:1-18)

November 29, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

After his failure in Egypt, Abram shows a repentant heart and trusts God when he again finds it challenging to provide for his family. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about how the story of Abram looks forward to God's reconciliation of humanity to himself through the sacrificed body and blood of Christ.

The True Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

November 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Jesus says in John 10 that he is the true shepherd of his people. Pastor Noah takes us through this encouraging passage, in which we find out the Jesus is the God of Israel who taken on flesh to lead his people.

Who's the Bad Guy? (Genesis 12:10-13:1)

November 15, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Immediately after meeting God and receiving the promise of blessing, Abram finds himself wandering as a stranger in a strange land full of danger. Will Abram choose to trust God, or will he choose the path of sin and faithlessness? Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about the God who is faithful when we are faithless.

Blessed to Be a Blessing (Genesis 11:27-12:9)

November 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this sermon, we look at the calling of a moon-worshipping polytheist named Abram. Listen as Pastor Bill shares about the God who seeks the lost sheep and desires to bless all the nations.

A Tale of Two Cities (Genesis 11:1-9)

November 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

The Tower of Babel is a fascinating story of man's quest for glory and God's gracious response. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares about God as the Name-Giver.

The Very Best Man Alive (Genesis 5-10)

October 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In the story of Noah, God recreates the world and gives it to the very best man alive. But can Noah maintain the new world he is given? Listen in as Pastor Bill takes us through this famous story to see what God reveals about his wise plan of salvation.

We're Going to Need a Better Hero (Genesis 4)

October 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

At the start of Genesis 4, Cain looks like the hero humanity needs. Will he fulfill the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 and crush the head of the serpent? Join us as Pastor Bill shares from the story of Cain and Abel.

Paradise Lost (Genesis 3)

October 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

God intended for the earth to be a home for him and his human family. Join us this week as Pastor Bill takes us through Genesis 3, which tells of how temptation and sin entered the family of God.

Man: Image and Priest (Genesis 2)

October 04, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week, Pastor Bill takes us through the account of creation in Genesis chapter 2. We will see how God intends for the earth to be his temple, and for human beings to serve as his image and priesthood in that temple.

In the Beginning... (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

September 27, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Listen in this week as Pastor Bill launches our new Genesis series. We will be looking at the first chapter of Genesis to see what it teaches about God and his intentions for humanity.

Envy, Faith, and the Presence of God (Psalm 73)

September 13, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Sometimes, it can seem like the wicked prosper while God's people suffer. This can discourage us and tempt us to abandon what God has called us to do. Listen in as Pastor Bill shares from Psalm 73 about how being in God's presence reorients our thinking about wickedness, faithfulness, and what God is doing in this world.

Seeking God in the Night (Psalm 77)

September 08, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Psalm 77 invites those who struggle with life to reflect on God’s Word and to face their struggle through lament. Listen in as Pastor Noah considers how the process of lament can deepen our faith in God and lead us to a greater dependence on Christ.

The Upright Shall Behold His Face (Psalm 11:1-7)

August 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” In Psalm 11, David demonstrates how to respond to despair and persecution with faith. Join us as Pastor Bill looks at this short but powerful Psalm .

Jesus: The Life Revealed (1 John 5:13-21)

August 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Listen in as we finish up 1 John together. Pastor Bill looks at the final verses of this letter about Jesus Christ, who is the "true God and eternal life." Find out more about what it means to orient our life around Jesus as our hope and Savior.

The Gospel According to God (1 John 5:6-12)

August 15, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

We often hold a limited view of who Jesus is, one that falls short of the richness of his true identity and role in God's plan of salvation. Pastor Bill looks at how 1 John 5:6-12 teaches us to listen to God the Father's testimony about Jesus, a testimony shared with us through the Holy Spirit.

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