High Desert Church Sermons

Even though we may never meet them, it is important to pray for those who do missionary work. In this sermon, we discuss the five qualities of missional people and three examples of missionaries that we support that you can pray for. Speaker: Kurt Thielen/Kyle Patrick

The way a person prays reflects his or her desires. In this sermon, we discuss how the right requests made to God reflect the right desires. Speaker: Jackson Arnett

There are people who question whether or not prayer can change anything in their lives. In this sermon, we discuss the different aspects of our lives that prayer influences. Speaker: Tom Mercer

It is important to make sure the right influences frame your future. In this sermon, we discuss how truth frames out lives and how the Gospel frames our goals. Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, we are called to love others as God loves us. In this sermon, we discuss how we must love people because they have value, are vulnerable, and because your reward depends on it. Speaker: Tom Mercer

There are many elements involved in our spiritual lives. In this sermon, we discuss the different elements of real confidence found in the Lord. Speaker: Kurt Thielen

As Christians, our goal is to know the real Jesus and to authentically represent Him to a lost world. In this sermon, we discuss how we must love confidently, as a community, and as a champion. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Discernment is the skillful wisdom that comes from the Holy Spirit to help us determine what is true and what is false. In this sermon, we discuss how discernment recognizes the true attributes of the real love that we receive from God. Speaker: Jody Livingston

When we enter into a relationship with Christ, the way that we live changes. In this sermon, we discuss characteristics of a Christian life and the two highest priorities of the Christian movement. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Real life requires us to renounce where we’ve come out of and embrace where we’re headed. In this sermon, we discuss how we will holy when we are perfected and how we can be holy in our practice. Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, we need to learn how to determine who are not Christians. In this sermon, we discuss different ways to identify who are not part of the body of Christ and how we must remain in Christ and on mission. Speaker: Jackson Arnett

As a Christian, there are different levels of spiritual growth that you experience. In this sermon, we discuss each phase of spiritual growth and signs of Christian immaturity. Speaker: Tom Mercer

We can only experience perfect and real love through a relationship with God. In this sermon, we discuss how real love clarifies out walk and talk.  Speaker: Mike Roberts

The problem with the world isn't that non-Christians don't act like Christians. It's that Christians act like non-Christians. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Christians are called to have fellowship with God. In this sermon, we discuss how real fellowship includes encountering the real Jesus and experiencing joy with a redeemed perspective, an empowered conviction, and a powerful proclamation. Speaker: Brian Haney

As a Christian, God has given each of us a unique purpose. In this sermon, we discuss how we need to stop comparing our purpose to others, remember God's unconditional love, and avoid chaos.  Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, it is important to remain truthful in all areas of life. In this sermon, we discuss how truth begins at home and is the accurate reflection of reality.  Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, it is important to recognize that everything we own comes from God and should be shared with others. In this sermon, we discuss the eighth commandment and what it means to steal.  Speaker: Mike Roberts

Marriage was created to be a God-honoring relationship. In this sermon, we discuss the seventh commandment and the need to resist the temptation to be attracted to anyone but your spouse.  Speaker: Todd Arnett

Christians are told to safeguard their life, logic, and love. In this sermon, we discuss the sixth commandment and how we can apply this lesson to our personal lives.  Speaker: Tom Mercer

From a young age, people are told to honor and respect their parents. In this sermon, we discuss the fifth commandment and how honoring our parents is connected to honoring God.  Speaker: Brian Haney

In modern society, people can have a hard time taking a break in the midst of their hectic lives. In this sermon, we discuss the fourth commandment and how God calls Christians to a day of rest to cure the restlessness in their homes.  Speaker: Jody Livingston

It is important for Christians to value God and His name appropriately. In this sermon, we discuss the third commandment and God's unique position in our lives.  Speaker: Tom Mercer

God's love for His people make Him jealous for their attention. In this sermon, we discuss the second commandment and God's love for His people.  Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, God commands us to not worship any other gods. In this sermon, we discuss the first commandment and how loving and healthy families follow God's Word.  Speaker: Tom Mercer