Heights Church

We were never meant to walk through life alone, yet envy, greed, and striving can quietly lead us toward isolation. Ecclesiastes 4 reminds us that God designed us for meaningful relationships and a life rooted in community. Through the example of Jesus, we discover that the greatest gifts we can offer others flow from what God has already given us: His love, friendship, and presence.

What if the thing you keep chasing is stealing your peace? In this message from Ecclesiastes 4 find how envy, comparison, and the desire to always have more can damage our relationships, distort our purpose, and cause us to lose sight of what truly matters. The good news is that through Jesus, you can break free from the comparison trap, find peace in what God has placed in your hands, and discove...

Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that our lives have seasons, but what God does endures forever. Through Jesus, we see a God who was present in our past, sees what happened to us, and will judge justly. Because God has not forgotten, we can let go of bitterness and shame, receive his forgiveness, and make room to enjoy the good he has for us today.

God blesses us not simply for our own benefit, but so that His goodness and saving power might be known throughout the world. In Psalm 67, our friend and Global partner Jay Greer reminds us that God’s heart has always been for every nation, every people, and every generation to know Him. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to live with a greater purpose: making Him known so that others may find...

What if worship is more than singing the words and going through the motions? In Ecclesiastes 5, Pastor Ben shows how meaningful worship begins with wise listening, wise words, and awe of God. He also shares a practical pattern of prayer to help you draw closer to God throughout the week.

What if God is doing something good in the season you wish you could change? This week, Pastor John continues Step Into the Ring by unpacking Ecclesiastes 3 and the tension between our time-bound lives and souls made for eternity. Listen now to discover what it means to trust God with your season, choose joy, and recognize His goodness in the ordinary moments of life.

What if you stopped trying to control what was never yours to begin with? This week, Pastor John continues our Step Into the Ring collection and explores how death frames our work, possessions, control, and even our joy. Listen now to discover how Jesus changes the way we see this life and invites us to let go, receive His gifts, and find joy in the moment.

What if the meaning, joy, and goodness you’re searching for aren’t things you have to chase, but gifts God has already placed in your hands? Because of Jesus, your identity has changed—you no longer have to strive to create a good life, but can receive God’s goodness and begin giving it away to the people around you. Discover what it means to walk with God, recognize the gifts He’s already given y...

Are you trying to solve what feels missing in your life? This week, Pastor John continues our Step Into the Ring collection and explores why more information, more control, and more experiences will never satisfy the ache we're trying to fill. Listen now to discover the freedom that comes when we stop grasping and start receiving from God.

What are you chasing to make your life feel meaningful? This weekend, Pastor John kicks off our new series in Ecclesiastes by exploring the ways we chase meaning through time, satisfaction, what's new, and our legacy. Listen now to discover why Jesus invites us to stop grasping for more and start finding joy in the moment He's given us.

Are you living like a slave when Jesus has called you a son or daughter? This weekend, Pastor Jeff shares the story of Zacchaeus and challenges us to recognize the ways we've allowed success, shame, and striving to define us. Listen now to discover the freedom of knowing that Jesus sees you, knows you, and calls you His own.

What if Jesus isn't afraid of the darkest parts of your story? This week, Pastor John explores the story of the man Jesus delivered in Luke 8 and reminds us that no amount of shame, isolation, or brokenness can keep Jesus away. Listen now to discover how Jesus restores our identity, gives us a place to belong, and calls us to tell others what He's done.

What happens when something small begins to take root in your life? Take a listen as we explore Jesus’ teaching in Luke 8 and how the things we allow into our hearts can shape who we become, influence the people around us, and produce lasting change.

What if the most important conversation you'll ever have is the one Jesus is inviting you into today? This week, Pastor John shares a powerful message about God's relentless pursuit of our hearts and the importance of responding when He speaks. Listen to the replay today and be encouraged to answer His call with faith and obedience.

What if your everyday moments were actually opportunities for God to work? This week, Pastor John walks us through the story of Jesus at the Pharisee's table and invites us to see how intentional living creates opportunities for life change. Hear firsthand stories from our mission teams and discover how God can use even the smallest moments to make an eternal impact.

What happens when life feels beyond hope? This week, Pastor John unpacks the powerful story of the widow of Nain and reveals how Jesus doesn't avoid our pain—He steps right into it. Listen today to discover the Savior who stops the march of death, restores what's been lost, and brings hope where none seems possible.

It's easy to say Jesus is our foundation—but what does that actually mean ? This week in our "Who You Are" series, Pastor Noah takes a closer look at Jesus' teaching on the wise builder and reveals four pillars of Christ's character that can support every area of our lives. Listen now to discover how encountering Jesus leads to a faith that lasts.

Who is the hardest person for you to love? This week in our "Who You Are" series, Pastor Bob unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging commands: love your enemies. Listen now to discover how choosing prayer over bitterness and mercy over retaliation helps us become more like Jesus.

What if the thing you think disqualifies you is the very place where Jesus wants to meet you? This week in our "Who You Are" series, Pastor John explores the incredible moment when Jesus touches the untouchable. Watch the replay on YouTube now to discover how this story is more than a miracle—it's a picture of the heart of God for you.

What are you holding on to that’s keeping you from fully following Jesus? This week in our collection called "Who You Are," Pastor Todd walks us through a powerful moment where Simon Peter leaves behind his plans, his livelihood, and his comfort to follow Jesus. Listen now to hear how faith often means obeying when it doesn't make sense, trusting God's power when our efforts have failed, and surre...

Does life ever feel like a constant battleground? In this week's message, Pastor John continues our series "Who You Are" by looking at Jesus as the Cosmic Warrior. Watch the replay on YouTube now to learn how Jesus doesn't just have the power (ability) to change our circumstances, but He also has the authority (the right) to overrule every darkness in our lives. He reminds us again and again that...

Did you know Jesus fought for your identity? We kicked off a new collection of talks this weekend called "Who You Are" with a message from Pastor John about how Jesus showed us how to do battle with the Enemy's lies. Watch the replay on YouTube now and consider: if what has our heart (worship) will also have our hands (service), what are we giving ourselves to?

Worship is a choice - not a feeling. This weekend Pastor Todd shared a powerful message from Acts with an invitation to walk through suffering differently. Listen on the Heights app now to learn how it’s not the expectation of a miracle that allows us to worship God in hard times. Our valleys reveal what (or Who) we are truly anchored to!

Have you been missing the gift? Pastor John wrapped up our collection of talks called "Where's Your Limit?" with a discussion on stopping and delighting. Listen now to learn how you are more than the sum of what you do and God has a gift of rest He wants to give you.

Are you taking assignments that were never meant to be yours? This weekend we continued Where is Your Limit with a message from Pastor John on the good limitations given to us by God – learn how Jesus modeled living in limitations and we can sit and trust God.