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Christmastime! And time for our Christmas Eve service here at High Forest. But this year, Josh took our audience a different direction than most would expect. Instead of a standard Christmas service, with the traditional message, Josh wanted everyone to instead try to learn from the perspectives of those involved in that incredible night. This evening, we heard from the perspectives of a little sh...

Christmas is the time we celebrate as the beginning of Jesus’ time on this earth, but that was just the beginning. Today, Gary Froiland gives us an overview of His life, attempting to understand what this young boy’s upbringing was like. And the accomplishments and change He made while He walked this earth. Gary takes a dive into theoretic probabilities surrounding the prophecies involved, and clo...

Christmas: Most of us celebrate the earthly coming of Christ Jesus, but at the same time, there are so many questions! Like was Jesus really born on December 25th? Why was he born in Bethlehem? How was this unique star able to guide wise men right to this new king? And is there any evidence to support the Biblical details surrounding this incredible birth? Today, Gary Froiland returns and takes a...

Fasting: You’ve heard of it, but what does it have to do with your relationship to God? And prayer: We do it, hopefully daily, but what exactly is the importance of prayer? How does it relate to out Christian walk, and what benefits, if any, does it hold for us? These are the questions Al White takes a look at in today’s message as he takes us to the Biblical view of “Fasting and Prayer”   High Fo...

Today Jim takes us into one of the greatest faceoffs in history: Elijah and the prophets of Ba'al! This triumph in acknowledgement of the true God of creation lead to some major reform. But not before Elijah embarked on a journey. The previous 3 1/2 years was possibly not what he expected, and yet it all lead up to a moment that we have all heard of. Today, Jim reminds us that God is in control, a...

When you ask someone the question “Will you go to heaven” and the response is “yes” or “I believe so”, what is the reason you quite often receive? “I’m basically a good person”. Or “I try to follow the 10 Commandments”. Many people do believe that they will go to heaven based off their efforts. But what is the standard we much achieve? How good do we have to be? How many of the Biblical laws do we...

The age old question: What happens when we die? Some say that nothing happens. Some say they will be with loved ones. Some say they are sure to go to heaven because they were good. And some are anxiously awaiting the ‘happy’ reunion with friends in hell. But what does the Bible say? Today Gary Froiland returns with a discussion on just that. Diving into understanding what the Bible tells us about...

With the elections now over, is it time to kick back and relax? HARDLY! The perils in our country are still alive and well, and the work has only begun. Randy Swanson takes the pulpit today with a great follow up to the election sermon a couple weeks back by diving into some statistics in our country, issues we still face and what the Bible has to say about it. Dive in to find out "What's Happenin...

Due to a program crash in the middle of the sermon, and since we record the messages live, unfortunately this week’s message was lost. So in place of the usual message this week, please enjoy this pre-recorded version of “ An introduction to the Bible!”   Have you ever wondered how our Bible came about? And what are all the strange Bible stories about that seem to make no sense? And can you prove...

Temptation: We all struggle with it. Fight it. Attempt to defeat it, and yet it persists. Today, Jim Barnhart takes us into a look into this undesirable place in which we often find ourselves. But did you realize that Jesus Christ Himself faced the same dilemma? How did He handle it? What can we do to overcome it? And what are some practical things we can do in our own lives to resist the temptati...

After the founding of the United States, as election season approached, it was the duty of the clergy to provide an election sermon to the people. This was to educate them on the issues they were facing, and the things to focus on in the times they found themselves. Fast forward, and Gary Froiland not only goes into the history of this event, but revives this tradition of an Election sermon, where...

Today Luke Carter blesses us with a focus on Romans 8:31-39. Victory is ultimately the reward for those who have put their faith in Christ Jesus! But in the meantime, we will face adversities and battles daily. Today Luke takes us on a journey with some historical examples, and even dives into the Psalms to help explain how we can be More than Conquerors! High Forest Community Church www.highfores...

Al White completes Part 2 of 2 on his dive into what we call the End Times. The focus today: What will happen to people during this time of great turmoil? What will those left behind be facing on Earth as natural disasters and demonic activity fills the landscape. This is a reminder of what is to come during the "Horrors of Tribulation" High Forest Community Church www.highforestchurch.com Recorde...

Jim Barnhart returns and takes a look into spiritual warfare in one of the most fascinating books in the Bible: Daniel. We dive into Chapter 10, where we see this vision of Daniel with some insight into the battles between God's angels and the ministers of Satan. We learn about our involvement in this unseen war, and what we can do to help on our end as we learn about "Kingdoms in Conflict" High F...

Today, Dick Swanson blesses us with a message focused on the famous Psalm 23. In this passage, King David was pouring his heart out to God, pulling from his upbringing as a simple shepherd boy tending his sheep. David saw the similarities of his shepherdship to his flocks, and Dick breaks down each phrase and expands on what David must have been thinking when writing this Psalm, and the relation e...

Today Al White returns with a Part 1 of 2 and continues his dive into what we call the End Times. His focus today: What is going to happen during the period that has been labeled the "Tribulation"? What will happen? What will be happening here on the Earth? As this period of time grows closer, we are reminded to urgently inform those that have not yet heard what is in store for them during the 'Ho...

Al White takes the pulpit today and takes a look at this subject that is often disputed: The Rapture. He dives into what the Scripture does say on the subject, and puts the pieces together as to what to expect in the coming days. And if this event is close, what should we do? Al answers these questions in his message titled "Rapture is near" High Forest Community Church Recorded: 9/8/24...

Today, Jim Barnhart takes us back to Jeremiah, and bases today's message on chapter 18:1-4. Here we see God directing Jeremiah to head to the local Potter for a lesson in God's work in our lives. Jim takes examples and takes it a step further by breaking down the comparisons, and even potential changes, of our lives and the clay of a potter. You are sure to be inspired as we learn some &qu...

Jeremiah's life was riddled with turmoil, betrayal and punishment. All because he dared to follow God's instructions in a time where it was not popular, or perhaps you want to say "politically correct". But if we ourselves are facing the threat of persecution because of our beliefs, what from Jeremiah's example can help us find the strength to carry on? If we find ourselves i...

In Matthew 24:37 Jesus gave us a clear indication of the beginning of the end. “As it was in the days of Noah…” But what does that mean? Today, Gary Froiland holds nothing back as he gives clear examples of what things were like during the life of Noah prior to the great Flood and compares it to things we see happening in the world today. As the return of our Lord and King rapidly approaches, we m...

Today Al White returns to the pulpit, and brings us a good basis on the benefits of Scripture. He helps us explore several passages and the resulting benefits of understanding, applying and using Scripture in our lives. You are sure to be uplifted as he explains "The Importance of Scripture" High Forest Community Church Recorded: 8/11/24 For more information on how you can be certain of...

We welcome back Jim Barnhart today and he takes us to Genesis 32. Jacob...a swindler if there ever was one. He gained a lot and lost a lot with his betting in life. But ultimately, he encounters someone that changes his life forever and gave him something he would deal with for life. Today, we hope you will gain some insight on "Walking with a Limp" High Forest Community Church Recorded:...

You have all seen the sign here and there, and perhaps have it displayed in your own household: Faith - Hope - Love. Its an encouraging and uplifting visual, but have you ever stopped to think about the true meaning behind this quaint reminder? Today, Al White takes the pulpit and gives us the Biblical basis for these three words. After this message, you will have one more arrow in your quiver to...

Have you ever found yourself praying to witness the glory of God? We can find ourselves glibly requesting this, without realizing the implications. Today, Jim Barnhart explores what it truly means and is to experience the glory of God, and the implications may surprise you. We serve an incredible God, but do we dare ask to "Show Me Your Glory" High Forest Community Church Recorded: 7/21/...

Today we have Gary Froiland returning and continuing our learning of the Book of Genesis. Today we dig into the famous Flood of Noah. He answers questions like “Is there any evidence?” and “How could it even be possible for water to cover everything” You are sure to be emboldened with the evidence based sermon on the “Flood of Noah” High Forest Community Church Recorded: 7/14/24 For more informati...