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.
Does God know you?This weekend, Pastor Ben continued Stories as Told by Jesus with the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Learn how religion & tradition is not the same as a relationship and how humility can lead to a more profound connection with God!
This past weekend, we celebrated Senior Sunday with a special message from Pastor Austin on being a faithful servant! We continued Stories as Told by Jesus with The Parable of the Bags of Gold. Listen to learn how we have been entrusted by God with special abilities and we can be obedient and multiply our gifts now!
Forgiven People Forgive PeopleWe often hear "hurt people hurt people", but this weekend Pastor Bob continued Stories as Told by Jesus with a message of how "forgiven people forgive people". Since Jesus has forgiven us, he teaches us to forgive limitlessly. Listen now to learn from Matthew that forgiveness from the heart is an act of obedience that is healing!
It's easy to hear something important yet miss the point! Jesus often used parables to teach vital truths to those who were open to hearing it. This weekend, Pastor Todd began "Stories as Told by Jesus" - a new collection of talks exploring these parables- beginning with the Parable of the Sower. Are you hardened, shallow, distracted, or receptive, rich soil? Find out which description fits you best and how to overcome challenges of each by listening now.
God is close to the brokenhearted What an encouraging Easter weekend celebrating Jesus' resurrection! Pastor Todd delivered a powerful message focusing on hope and God's presence through hardship and disappointment – reminding us it isn't the end. The gift of Jesus is offered freely to everyone; you just need to accept it.
This Palm Sunday, we continued our Last Words collection with a powerful message from Pastor Ben, focusing on the thief on the cross. Listen now to discover how we all relate to the thieves on the cross—and how each of us has the chance to receive Jesus' love, forgiveness, and eternal life in paradise just by letting Him in.
This weekend we continued Last Words with a message on forgiveness. As Jesus suffered on the cross, He prayed to God for the forgiveness of those who were crucifying him. Listen now to hear Pastor John speak about Jesus' last words that showed us what forgiveness truly is and how we can reflect that in our own lives!
The last words we speak tend to be the most important! In anticipation of Easter we began a new collection of talks called Last Words - which centers on the last words of Jesus. Listen now to hear Pastor Todd speak about Jesus' final words of what a church family should look, act and love like!
After inward reflection it's time to take outward action! This weekend, we continued our Critical Journey with "The Journey Outward". Listen now to hear the message from 1 Samuel, the story of Hannah and how a change in posture can change everything!
This weekend, we continued our Critical Journey with The Journey Inward. At some point in your spiritual growth, it will take deep introspection & acceptance to live in reality with joy. Listen now to hear Pastor John's message on how like Peter, we have to let go of our ego & understanding to fully accept God's will during stages of uncertainty.
The only way is through.This weekend, we continued our Critical Journey with a message from Pastor John on The Wall. There comes a point in your faith where you are called to have courage and confront your deepest struggles and pain with God so you can understand His will. Listen now to learn how the wall, although painful, allows you to meet God face to face and rely on him in a new way!
You've got a strong foundation, now what? This weekend, we continued our Critical Journey with a message from Pastor John on a Productive Life. Once you've centered your life on God and embraced discipleship - it's time to use your unique gifts and talents to serve the Kingdom of God! Listen now to learn how it's time to take what you've been given and give it away!
This weekend Pastor John began a new collection of talks by asking the question - Does Jesus have your heart?Listen now to hear how proximity to Jesus does not equal a relationship with Jesus and what we can do to journey back to the heart of God!
Are you living as a we or a me?We are for together.This weekend we continued Taking Shape with a message from Pastor John on how we value being a community that gives our best together. Listen now to hear how we give our best because God gave us his best!
What are you creating space for?his weekend Pastor John continued Taking Shape with a look into more values that help us look, live and love like Jesus. Listen now to hear how you can intentionally create space for the Holy Spirit, generosity and serving!
Your guiding values will shape who you are... but what are your values? This weekend, Pastor Todd kicked off 2025 with a powerful message on what living, loving & looking like Jesus should look like in our new collection of talks, Taking Shape. Listen to the replay now to hear how as Christians we are for Jesus and for all people.
What is your hope in today? This weekend, we continued celebrating Advent with a message of Hope! Whatever situation you are in this season, remember God is happy to be with you.
Peace be with you.It can be hard to find shalom in the chaos of life, but the missing piece is peace! This weekend Pastor Todd continued Happy to Be with a message on how Jesus is the only one who can fill our voids with peace. Listen now to hear how you can live in a state of peace, no matter your situation!
This weekend we celebrated the beginning of the Advent Season by starting a new series of talks called Happy to be... Listen now to hear Pastor John share a message on how you were created to live in Joy, what that looks like and how God is happy to be with YOU!
Endurance is built when you know the ending!This weekend Pastor John shared the final talk of Center of All Things with a message from the Book of Revelation on how as followers of Christ, we already know the ending!Listen now to hear Jesus has been the center of it all - from the beginning to forever. When you have chosen for Jesus to be the center of your life, you have a whole eternity of Heaven on Earth to look forward to - not just this!
Worthy is the lamb who was slain!It's easy to be distracted and lose our purpose. This week Pastor John continued Center of All Things in the book of Revelation with a message on how from beginning to end - it's all about Jesus. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen on the Heights App to hear how He is worthy of it all.
Small things can make a big impact! This weekend Pastor Todd continued Center of All Things with a message on the importance of every role in the body of Christ.
We ended Global Month with an epic Celebration Weekend! This weekend we shared a special conversation with our Global Partners in England, Chip & Diane, and heard about how the Heights Family is spreading the love of Jesus globally and locally!
Get out of the way! You are created to live a life meant to exalt Jesus but ask yourself: is Jesus at the center of your life, or are you?This weekend we were joined by our Global Partner JJ Harling of Compel Global and heard a message from Pastor John on what it means to live a Jesus-centric life.Listen now to learn how when you are too focused on yourself, you can miss the mission of Jesus!
Disciples are being made all over the world thanks to your generosity!This weekend Pastor John sat down with our Global family from the Dominican Republic to discuss how God is at work in their ministry.
Do you feel limited by your past?This weekend Pastor Todd shared a powerful message reminding us that when Jesus is the center of our lives, we can be repurposed and live our calling. Listen now to hear how your past does not define your future and you can live a life driven by purpose today.
"Your faith will always be equal to your memory."This weekend Pastor John took us through the disciples' core memories in Acts and how they gave them strength to preach the Gospel with boldness! Listen now to learn how remembering all that Jesus has done is a crucial pillar of faith.
This weekend Pastor John shared a message from Acts on the importance of fellowship and community between Jesus' followers. While we all come from different cultures, lifestyles and backgrounds; we can all be united in our love for Jesus! Watch the message on YouTube or listen now to learn how loving fellow Christians can bring more people to know Jesus!
Are you familiar with Jesus' final instructions he gave to his disciples before he ascended into Heaven? This weekend Pastor Todd shared a message on how as followers of Jesus, Christians are ordered to go and make disciples - which sounds intimidating!Listen now to hear how if Jesus is the center of your life, you have access to the power of the Holy Spirit to guide you in sharing Jesus with others - just trust, obey & pray!
Are you in a fight that was never meant to be yours?This weekend Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a message from John 18 on how we should fight sacrificially like Jesus! Listen now to hear how our fight is for the kingdom of Heaven - not for the things of this world - and we can only get there by living & serving in God's truth!
Do you ever find yourself frustrated with the method God uses to get us to the outcome he has planned?This weekend, Pastor John continued Center of All Things with a message on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. When Jesus allowed Lazarus to die and those who loved him to feel the loss, Jesus had a bigger plan to show them that he is the resurrection and the life. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen now to learn how God has a plan for us & we too have been called out of the grave with a new life in Jesus!
"Do you want to get well?"This weekend Pastor John and special guest Yoel Berkowitz shared a message on the significance of Jesus' miracles with the history of where and how these miracles took place. Listen to the Heights Podcast or watch the replay on YouTube now to learn how we have a God who heals and these miracles still apply to us today!
Let Go & Let God!Do you find yourself trying to be the one in control? This weekend, Pastor John shared a message on the importance of Jesus' first miracle and how he is in control of the smallest and biggest of details.Listen now or watch the replay on YouTube now to learn how we have a God who is in control of everything so we don't have to be; from the micro to macro!
What is your identity?We live in a world that wants us to focus on ourselves, but when Jesus is the Center of All Things, we thrive! This weekend, Pastor Ben shared a special message on the characteristics of those whose identity comes from God and not the world. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen now to hear how God is with us and we don't need to believe the lies of the enemy!
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!
Actions > WordsDo 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!
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.
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!
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!
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