Eric’s sermon, The Signs: Healing of the Royal Son, is a powerful message about faith, persistence, and recognizing who Jesus truly is. Through the story of a desperate father seeking healing for his son, we see an example of deep trust and transformation—one that still speaks to parents and believers today. Eric explores how Jesus’ miracles are mo…

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Eric’s sermon, The Signs: Water to Wine, reveals the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ first miracle in John 2:1-11. More than just turning water into wine, this moment is a powerful sign—a glimpse into Jesus’ divine power, his desire for our joy, and his grace that takes our emptiness and fills it with abundance. Eric unpacks how this miracle points to…

Start 2025 with a renewed focus on God’s Word! In this message, Eric Gentry introduces our Memory Verses for 2025, beginning with Hebrews 13:15-16—a call to a life of worship, words, work, and generosity that pleases God. Through engaging stories and deep biblical insight, you’ll discover how continuous praise and daily acts of service can be a liv…

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Av Pastor Bill Dempsey

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Are you searching for a deeper sense of contentment in life? Join us for Eric’s final sermon from Hebrews, titled “A Pleasing Life: Content”, where he unpacks the timeless truths of Hebrews 13:5-6. With rich insights from Charles Spurgeon, Richard Burroughs, and stories of faith like Elizabeth Elliot’s, Eric explores how God’s unchanging promise—“N…

Discover why honoring marriage and living a holy life matters to everyone, not just the married. Eric dives deep into God’s Word to unpack how purity reflects the loving union Christ shares with His Church. But this message doesn’t stop at why—you’ll gain practical, Spirit-led steps on how to break free from the chains of sin and pursue holiness. T…

Start your 2025 with a message that speaks to your heart and encourages meaningful change. In this week’s lesson, Eric looks at Hebrews 13:1-3, exploring the power of love in three vital relationships: siblings, strangers, and sufferers. Eric challenges us to embrace love as an expression of gratitude for all we’ve received from God. Whether it’s d…

Discover the secret to a life that truly pleases God with today’s lesson called, “A Pleasing Life: To Please God.” Journey through the remarkable faith of Enoch, who was commended by God for his unwavering belief, and explore how this same faith—rooted in trust and endurance—can transform your own walk with Christ. Eric unpacks powerful truths from…

This lesson is from HYG student, Caleb Jackson. Caleb preaches out of Luke 15:11-32 and asks us to examine our own heart this morning. This message will encourage you to think about where your desires are as we end 2024 and begin 2025.Av Highland Church Podcast

Have you ever felt caught between the weight of your past and the uncertainty of your future? In today’s message called The Difference He Makes, Eric Gentry takes us on a journey to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas and how Jesus changes everything. Using the five foundational scriptures, he shows how Jesus not only redeems our past but also…

Join Eric as he unpacks one of life’s most profound and challenging questions: What does it really mean to have faith? Drawing from Hebrews 11, he explores how faith is not a blind leap into the unknown but a tangible connection between what we see and what we cannot. Through powerful stories, relatable illustrations (yes, even Indiana Jones and sp…

In a world where we’re constantly asking, “Am I doing this right?”, Hebrews 10:36-39 offers a bold and grounding answer: persevere and belong. In our message today, Eric unpacks this powerful passage, showing us how faith anchors us in truth, identity, and hope amidst life’s uncertainties. Discover why perseverance isn’t just about holding on but a…

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Today’s sermon from Eric on Discipline from Hebrews 12:4-12 is an exploration of how God uses discipline to grow His children in maturity and faith. He contrasts the Stoic view of pain and resistance with a distinctly Christian perspective, emphasizing that God’s discipline is an act of love rather than meaningless suffering. He expands the concept…

In today’s message, Eric unpacks 3rd John 5-8, highlighting the profound importance of supporting missionaries who go out “for the sake of the Name.” Missionaries are uniquely committed to glorifying Jesus and advancing His truth, often at great personal cost, making our support for them an act of partnership with God. Eric challenges us to examine…

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Oue lesson today reflects on the call to spiritual maturity and understanding in the Christian faith, drawing from passages in Hebrews. Eric encourages us to move beyond basic teachings and embrace a deeper grasp of God’s word, moving from “milk” to “solid food.” He addresses the risk of spiritual stagnation and urges us to actively engage with our…

Are you going through some trouble? So now what? Our lesson this morning is from Highland member, Jim Martin. Jim shares an encouraging message that will speak to many of us going through times of trouble. By learning how the children of Isreal responded to times of trouble, Jim encourages us to 1. Bring your anxiety, uncertainty, and dread to God …

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This sermon focuses on Jesus as our eternal High Priest, emphasizing His role as an intercessor who continually advocates for us before God. Eric explores the comfort we can draw from Christ’s “permanent priesthood,” which provides assurance of salvation despite our struggles and doubts. Drawing on Hebrews 4-10, the sermon highlights that Jesus, wh…

Today’s message emphasizes the theological connection between law, blood, and forgiveness in the Christian faith. It draws from Hebrews 9:22, stating that forgiveness requires the shedding of blood, and Leviticus 17:11, where life and atonement are linked to blood. Eric explains that blood represents life and that atonement involves offering life f…

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Today’s message emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God and holding firmly to our faith because of Jesus Christ’s role as our high priest. Eric highlights how Jesus empathizes with our weaknesses, as He was tempted just as we are, yet remained without sin. As a result, believers can approach God with confidence, assured of receiving mercy …

Our message today discusses a passage in Hebrews 4 that points back to a seemingly random passage from Genesis, but we find out that they are very connected. Eric explores the biblical account of Abram’s encounter with Melchizedek after a victory in battle, highlighting the spiritual significance of Melchizedek as a priest of God Most High. This le…

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Our message today emphasizes the importance of listening to God’s voice, not drifting away, and not hardening one’s heart, referencing Hebrews 3:7-11 and Psalm 95. Eric highlights the faithfulness of Jesus, who was loyal to the one who appointed Him, drawing from Hebrews 3:1. We are all reminded that Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. …

This lesson emphasizes the importance of paying careful attention to the message of salvation. Eric stresses the consequences of neglecting this great salvation. The passage from Hebrews 2:1-4 serves as a warning that we must remain vigilant and avoid drifting away from the salvation that has been offered. It calls believers to recognize the greatn…

Today's message is a lesson out of Hebrews that points to Christ being mentioned throughout all of Scripture. Eric explains how Jesus reveals the true nature of God and is constantly being pointed back to in the Old Testament from writers in the New Testament. This is a great message for those who love the nature of Jesus but struggle with the natu…

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Today’s lesson highlights how God has spoken to us through Jesus, showing that He’s not just the Son, but also the creator of everything and the perfect reflection of God’s nature. We are encouraged to really focus on the message we’ve heard about Jesus so we don’t lose our way or drift from our faith. The point is made that Jesus is not only our S…

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Today's message emphasizes the importance of living a life deeply rooted in Jesus Christ, as highlighted in Colossians 2:6-7. It emphasizes the concept of union with Christ, which brings about various spiritual benefits such as fruitfulness, forgiveness, adoption, inheritance, love, encouragement, and comfort. The message also focuses on the assura…

Author Richard Rohr said, Christianity is basically about two becoming one. It is about uniting with Christ. It's not logical for 1+1 to equal 1, but that is what uniting with Christ is supposed to look like. In this lesson, Eric dives into our need for Christ and the union we form with Him.Av Highland Church Podcast

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God hardwires us, at the level of our heart, for certain desires. And what we should always ask is: How does Christianity offer the heart what the world can’t; something more satisfying? So…What is the Christian motivation of working a job in our community? What we find in Scripture is that we should let God work on our hearts, and he’ll change our…

Have you ever asked yourself- "Does my work matter? Why am I working? Does God care about my work?" Today we will ask these questions and talk about what the Bible has to say about work. What we find is encouraging to some, challenging to others, but it applies to us all.Av Highland Church Podcast

We start our lesson today looking at Mary's response to the angel Gabriel when he tells her that she will give birth to Jesus. Mary's humble response shows that she has a maturity marked by trust. Absolute trust in the Lord, despite what comes her way. That's the kind of trust that we all want. To get that trust we have to pass through trouble, or …

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John 16:33 says that “In this world we will have trouble”. We are people who avoid “trouble”. Who wants grief? Who wants to feel that this is not how its supposed to be? But Jesus says there is courage (take heart) to be had in what he has done (overcome the world). These gains in trouble are not result of self-improvement. Instead, they are Christ…

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