Heights Church Podcast

Dr. Paul Sloan shares from Jeremiah 8 and Luke 16 about the reality of judgment, the sorrow of sin, and the hope of repentance. God does not wait for us to be perfect; He longs for us to turn back with honest hearts. Even in our rebellion, He meets us with mercy through Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Why does Paul call the cross “foolishness”? In this message, we look at how God turned what appeared to be defeat into the ultimate act of love and victory. From prophecy to fulfillment, from shame to glory, the cross stands at the center of our faith as the place where God’s wisdom and power were revealed. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Psalm 42 and 43 reflect the tension of a soul caught between despair and hope. In this message, Dr. Robert Sloan shows how the psalmist faces exile, loneliness, and taunts... yet refuses to let despair have the final word. By remembering God’s faithfulness, anticipating His promises, and even speaking truth to his own heart, the psalmist points us toward the hope we have in Christ. For more messag...

Dr. Paul Sloan explores Jesus’ teaching on humility, showing how our pursuit of recognition can blind us to both people and God’s work. Instead of self-exaltation, Jesus calls us to honor others and receive our recognition from God alone. Listen in and discover the freedom of choosing God’s honor over human praise. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share. https://heightschurchho...

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 13:10–17, where Jesus heals a woman bound for eighteen years. In this powerful story, we see not only Christ’s authority to heal but also His wisdom in reasoning with Scripture. This message challenges us to see ourselves as recipients of His mercy and to live as people who extend that mercy to others. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share. August 2...

In this sermon from August 17, 2025, Dr. Paul Sloan examines Jesus’ challenging words in Luke 12 and explains how they fit within the larger story of judgment, repentance, and restoration. The message calls listeners to recognize the urgency of the moment and respond faithfully to Christ’s invitation. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share this episode.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:32–40 about treasure, anxiety, and the kingdom of God. The message explores how what we pursue shapes our hearts and why God’s reign is the only treasure that endures beyond this life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podcast.

In this sermon from Colossians 3:1–11, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on the freedom and transformation that come from being united with Christ. Rather than pursuing spiritual growth through self-denial or human rules, believers are invited to live out the new life already given in Christ. This message explores what it means to set our minds on things above and walk in renewed life. For more messages fro...

In this message from Colossians 2, Dr. Paul Sloan explores why spiritual maturity cannot be found in rules, rituals, or experiences, and why Christ alone brings true fullness and freedom. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this week’s message, guest speaker Dr. Austin Freeman reflects on the story of Mary and Martha and the startling wisdom of Jesus’ words: “Only one thing is needed.” Drawing from the Gospel of Luke and the surrounding context of Mary’s deep devotion, Dr. Freeman unpacks how our service, even when well-intentioned, can become a distraction if it isn’t rooted in love and presence. Listen in as we...

What does it mean to be “joyfully thankful” in every circumstance—even when life is hard? In this message from Colossians 1:1–14, we hear Paul’s powerful encouragement to live lives marked by gratitude, strength, and hope. Despite his own suffering, Paul speaks of endurance not as resignation, but as worship. Discover how gratitude can reframe your outlook, renew your trust, and root your identity...

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 10:1-20, where Jesus commissions seventy disciples with nothing but His authority and a message of peace. Discover why true joy comes not from spectacular miracles but from knowing your name is written in heaven. Listen in and be equipped to carry the kingdom into everyday places with humble confidence. For more sermons from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podca...

Guest pastor Chris Kugler explores Psalm 77 and the difficult seasons when God’s timing feels slow and His presence hard to sense. This message offers biblical wisdom for enduring trials through prayer, remembrance, and trust in God’s faithfulness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan takes us deep into the story of Jesus and the man possessed by Legion in Luke 8. What appears at first as a strange and unsettling miracle turns out to be a profound picture of the gospel itself—where torment gives way to peace, isolation is met with restoration, and a voiceless man becomes a witness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Robert Sloan explores Psalm 32 and the deep relief that comes when sin is confessed and forgiveness is received. Through the story of David and the promise of reconciliation in Christ, listeners are reminded that God’s mercy is stronger than guilt and opens a new way forward. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this Pentecost message, Dr. Paul Sloan takes us to the heart of Acts 2, where the Spirit of God is poured out on all flesh-- young and old, Jew and Gentile. This is more than a historical moment; it’s a revelation of God’s generosity, unity, and impartiality. Discover how the Spirit unites us across every boundary and offers transformation to all who believe.   For more messages from Heights Ch...

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks the deep and often-neglected significance of Jesus’ ascension—not just as a heavenly exit, but as a cosmic turning point. Learn how Christ’s presence in heaven secures our forgiveness, ongoing intercession, and closeness with God. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan explores the healing at the Pool of Bethesda and the legal and theological weight of Jesus’ actions on the Sabbath. Rather than bypassing the law, Jesus fulfills the Father’s will—bringing healing, restoration, and salvation as the One who was sent. Discover how this moment reveals not only Jesus’ identity but the compassionate heart of God. For more messages from He...

Dr. Paul Sloan explores Acts 11 and the revolutionary moment when God’s covenant promise expanded beyond Israel to include all nations. Through Peter’s encounter with Cornelius and the outpouring of the Spirit on Gentiles, we’re reminded that God is faithful to His promises—and that His salvation is meant for everyone. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Paul didn’t rely on flowery language or persuasive rhetoric when he preached in Thessalonica. Instead, he chose honesty, affection, and integrity—speaking plainly and living in a way that built trust. In this message, Dr. Robert Sloan explores how our speech and our lives can reflect the gospel when we speak with clarity, courage, and compassion. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe an...

How did a group of fearful, untrained disciples become bold teachers of scripture just weeks after Jesus’ death? In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores what happened between the resurrection and the ascension--how Jesus opened the minds of his followers, rooted them in the scriptures, and prepared them for the gift of the Spirit. It’s a powerful look at the quiet transformation that made the ear...

After the resurrection, the disciples went from hiding in fear to boldly proclaiming Jesus as Israel’s risen Savior — and not just by personal testimony, but by opening the Scriptures in ways they never had before. In this message, we explore how Christ taught His followers to see the Old Testament through new eyes: as the living story that pointed to His death, resurrection, and reign. Discover h...

Fear. Disappointment. Hiding behind locked doors. That’s where Easter begins.   But when the risen Christ appears — eating fish, bearing scars, speaking peace — everything changes.   In this Easter message, we follow the story of transformation: from Israel’s centuries of deferred hope to the disciples’ stunned joy, from Peter’s denial to fearless proclamation. The resurrection isn’t just a moment...

In this special Good Friday reflection, we sit with the weight of the crucifixion. Dr. Paul Sloan helps us see the cross through the eyes of Jesus and His disciples. It wasn’t just a sad ending—it was an act of deep, deliberate love. Jesus gave Himself willingly to rescue us from sin and captivity. The cross is not what makes God love us—it’s the proof that He already does. Scriptures: Romans 5, J...

“Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” (John 13:1) In this Maundy Thursday message, Dr. Robert Sloan explores Jesus’ remarkable act of foot washing — a moment that revealed not only his humility, but his full awareness of who he was and why he came. It was an acted parable of power redefined through service, of identity anchored in divine mission. As we reflect on...