Highland Student Ministry

In this message, we close out the Taming the Tongue series by teaching from Colossians 3:15–17 about gratitude. Caleb explains that gratitude isn’t based on our feelings or circumstances - it’s a mindset of recognizing what God has already done for us. True thankfulness comes from realizing we’ve been given far more than we deserve, starting with Jesus Himself, the greatest gift of all. Caleb chal...

Words have power, and God cares deeply about how we use them. Scripture mentions the tongue, lips, mouth, and words hundreds of times, reminding us that what we say shapes hearts and builds (or tears down) God’s Kingdom. In this message, we look at Ephesians 4:29 and Hebrews 3:13 to ask: How can my words help grow God’s Kingdom impact? Using the picture of a garden, we explore three practices:  we...

Betrayal is one of the most powerful and painful themes in our culture—woven into our movies, music, memes, and even our own lives. In Hosea 2:2–23, God uses the shocking image of marital unfaithfulness to show how deeply sin strikes at His heart. Yet, even in our betrayal, God’s response is not rejection but relentless grace: He allures, restores, and calls us His own. In this message, discover h...

Our words have power. They can build trust, encourage a friend, point someone toward Jesus - or they can tear down, wound, and spread rot. Paul writes in Ephesians 4:29 that we’re not to let any unwholesome talk come out of our mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. This message asks a simple but searching question: Are your words building or wrecking? Because here’s the truth: i...

In Colossians 3:9–10, Paul contrasts the old self and the new self, showing how lying belongs to the old way of life while truth telling reflects our new identity in Christ. Katie unpacks why we lie - protecting reputation, avoiding consequences, gaining approval - and how those lies always weigh us down and damage community. In Jesus, we’re already loved, forgiven, and made new, which frees us to...

The Lord God, your God, is unchangingly faithful to you, no matter what your present circumstances look like. To put even more simply: You, us we, have a future hope, despite our present circumstances, based on God’s past promises . 

Scripture shows us that gossip is not harmless - it’s destructive, addictive, and rooted in the heart. Together, we look at four key principles: 1. Gossip & deception are dangerous (v.18–19) 2. Gossip keeps drama alive (v.20–21) 3. Gossip feels good in the moment but poisons us (v.22) 4. Gossip comes from a heart problem (v.23) We also see how the gospel offers hope for a new heart and a bette...

Words may seem small, but they carry incredible power. James reminds us that our tongues can direct the course of our lives, destroy relationships, and reveal what’s really happening in our hearts. Every day, we speak thousands of words that together form a story. The question is: what kind of story are your words telling? Words direct our lives – like a bit in a horse’s mouth or a rudder steering...

Habakkuk 1:1-11 cf. 2 Kings 23 1. When we turn to the Lord with honest questions in faith, He will hear us and respond according to His good will and purpose (vv 2-3a). The key to our questions of God is to let them push us toward Him, not away.  2. To step away from God's guidance is to willfully step toward destruction, (v 4). cf. Deut. 7 To step toward God’s guidance is to willfully step toward...

Unfortunately, the recording of this message was cut short, so here is the outline: God can take the smallest seeds of gospel truth and grow them into great stories of gospel salvation. Steps to Advancing God's Kingdom Know and Understand the Gospel Method 1: The Gospel message answers four big questions. (1) Who is God? (2) Why are we in such a mess? (3) What did Christ do? (4) How can we get bac...

This is a mini-series we did through the 3 aspects of our mission statement: following Jesus, embracing true fellowship, and advancing His Kingdom. 

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What would our lives look like if we were constantly focused on the eternal blessings of Christ? Understanding our day to day in the scope of eternity not only changes our lives, but the lives of everyone around us as well.

In a culture that pressures you to blend in, God calls you to stand out. In this breakout, we’ll look at Isaiah 66:2 to discover three small things that make a big difference.  Learn how these traits can make a lasting difference in your life and witness.

The Gospel describes the Good News of a Kingdom that will bring peace, prosperity, and blessing! The Biblical authors countered false, cultural gospels with the truth of the Christ. What gospels are you hearing today and how might the story of our King and His Kingdom shape the way we might share the true Gospel of Christ?

Have you wondered if you will ever be able to move beyond feeling anxious or depressed? You don’t have to allow these feelings or experiences to define you. Come learn about how to move through these difficult seasons in your life and reclaim the joy and the peace promised to you throughout the Bible.

What if your sorrow, doubt, or confusion isn’t something to hide—but something holy? In this breakout, we’re leaning into the forgotten language of lament: the kind of honest, aching prayer that God not only welcomes, but transforms. Can grief and hope be held in the same hands? Come and see.