Heights Church Podcast

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is not just a moment of celebration. It is a declaration of kingship. In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores what it means that Jesus comes as King and how that claim confronts every listener. What we believe about Jesus shapes how we respond to Him. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores the story of Lazarus and what it reveals about Jesus’ identity as the resurrection and the life. The passage invites us to see both the depth of human grief and the power of God to bring life where death has taken hold. This sermon challenges us to trust that even what feels long gone is not beyond the reach of Christ’s voice. For more messages from Heights...

Why do we suffer, and what is God doing in the middle of it? In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan walks through John 9 and challenges a common misunderstanding about pain and purpose. Rather than offering easy explanations, this sermon points to a deeper truth: what matters most is not having every answer, but knowing what Jesus has done. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

What does real Christian assurance look like? In this message from Romans 5:1–11, Dr. Robert Sloan shows that peace with God comes through Jesus Christ, and that hope is rooted in God’s action for sinners, not in human effort. The sermon also speaks tenderly to believers who suffer, doubt, and wonder whether God will finish what He has begun. Romans 5 points to a faith that endures trouble, keeps...

When Jesus stood in His hometown and read from Isaiah, He did more than interpret Scripture. He declared that the long-awaited restoration had arrived in Him. In this message from Luke 4:16–30, Dr. Paul Sloan explores how Christ fulfills the promise of Jubilee, offering forgiveness, freedom, and release from the burdens that crush the human heart. Discover how Jesus not only forgives sin but teach...

In this sermon on Matthew 4:1–11, Paul Sloan explores the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. When Satan offers Jesus the kingdoms of the world, it reveals a central theme of Scripture: worship shapes allegiance, and allegiance shapes authority. Israel failed in the wilderness, but Jesus remained faithful — and through His obedience, He reverses captivity and receives all au...

Dr. Robert Sloan walks through Matthew 17 and the Transfiguration of Jesus, revealing how this extraordinary moment points to Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and the coming of the Spirit. This message reminds us that we now live in the age of fulfillment, with a greater assurance, a living intercessor, and a transformed perspective on suffering. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe...

In this sermon from Matthew 5:13–20, Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ call to a deeper righteousness rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Rather than performing obedience for recognition, followers of Christ are invited to live as salt and light so that God’s glory is made visible through everyday faithfulness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share this episode.

In this sermon, Paul Sloan explores Psalm 27 and the biblical theme of God’s face as a sign of His presence, mercy, and saving power. This message reflects on why God’s nearness, revealed in Jesus Christ, is the foundation for courage, hope, and endurance in every season of life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan explores John 1:29–42 and Jesus’ invitation to “come and see.” This sermon reflects on daily obedience, listening for the Shepherd’s voice, and finding holiness in ordinary faithfulness. A thoughtful message for anyone seeking clarity and direction in following Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on the baptism of Jesus as the moment God publicly affirms and appoints his Son for the work of redemption. The message traces how Jesus faithfully lives out that calling throughout his life, not only at the cross, but in every step he takes on behalf of humanity. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this Epiphany sermon from Matthew 2:1–12, Dr. Robert Sloan explores how God works through history and calls his people to live faithfully in light of Christ’s coming. This message reflects on prayer, Scripture, generosity, and service as responses to God’s revealed purposes in a new year. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message, Paul Sloan reflects on Matthew 2:13–23 and the biblical theme of the New Exodus. By connecting Israel’s deliverance from Egypt with Christ’s saving work, the sermon calls believers to remember God’s faithfulness and live with gratitude rooted in His presence. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

This Christmas Eve message explores the gospel as an announcement that changes the world. Reflecting on Luke’s account of the angels and the shepherds, the sermon proclaims the arrival of light after a long night and invites listeners to hear Christmas as true good news.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podcast.

In this Fourth Sunday of Advent message, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Matthew 1:18–25 and the promise of Emmanuel, God with us. This sermon explores how God enters our story at its weakest point, keeps His promises, and brings true freedom through Christ. Listen and be reminded why Christmas is more than sentiment, and why God’s presence changes everything. For more messages from Heights Church, sub...

In this Advent message, Paul Sloan reflects on what happens when God enters the world through Jesus Christ. From prophetic promises to real acts of healing and restoration, this sermon explores how Christ’s presence brings hope, renewal, and the promise that creation itself will be made new. Listen and be encouraged by the confidence that the God who came once will come again. For more messages fr...

In this sermon from Romans 13:11–14, Paul Sloan reflects on what it means to live with spiritual awareness in light of Christ’s resurrection. Drawing on imagery of time, light, and clothing, he invites listeners to consider how the reality of God’s kingdom reshapes everyday life.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 21 and shows how a passage rooted in first-century history still speaks directly into the uncertainties we face today. Rather than offering predictions or formulas, Jesus calls His followers to take the next faithful step, trusting that God provides wisdom, presence, and ultimate vindication. If you’re walking through a season of unknowns...

In this compelling message, Dr. Paul Sloan walks through Luke 20 and Jesus’ response to the Sadducees’ challenge. What begins as a legal question becomes a deeply theological insight into God’s nature: He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. This sermon reflects on aging, mortality, and the enduring promise of the resurrection. You’ll be encouraged to see the resurrection not just as a f...

When Jesus entered Zacchaeus’ home, the tax collector’s entire life turned upside down. In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks the mystery of the “terrible good”... a kind of holiness that confronts and heals us all at once. Discover what it means to be seen, sought out, and transformed by Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this compelling sermon from Dr. Paul Sloan, we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector through a fresh lens. With both humor and depth, Dr. Sloan explores why we often hide behind self-righteousness and how true humility leads to mercy, not shame. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, judgment, or the fear of being truly known—this message is for you. For more messages from Hei...

Dr. Paul Sloan teaches from Luke 18:1–8 and Psalm 96, showing that God’s judgment is not a threat but a promise of justice. Learn how prayer, persistence, and trust in God’s character give us peace in an unjust world—and why all creation rejoices when He comes to make things right. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon from 2 Timothy, Dr. Robert Sloan reflects on the Apostle Paul’s final charge to his young disciple: “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead.” Even as Paul faced death, he pointed to the gospel’s unshakable truth — that through the resurrection, Christ has conquered death and brought life and immortality to light.   Listen and be encouraged to preserve the gospel, share it with c...

In this message from Dr. Paul Sloan, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Luke 17:5–10—where obedience isn’t about earning God’s favor but living in trust. Discover how God’s commands are never meaningless or impossible, but invitations into a freer, fuller life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31. With vivid irony, the story exposes the dangers of living without mercy and the way wealth deceives the heart. This message challenges us to live in step with God’s vision... marked by compassion, generosity, and trust in Him above all else. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.