Highland Student Ministry

Friday, February 13th

Wednesday, February 11th, DNOW Rally

Ryan shares an important update and a candid reflection on discerning God’s voice in seasons of change. In this episode, Ryan shares how faithfulness in the present, shared peace and godly counsel, and the call to “go and tell” shape the way we follow God’s leading. A timely conversation about stewardship, trust, and how God often prepares us for what’s next through what He’s already doing right n...

It takes courage to build your family God’s way in a world that’s forgotten His blueprint. Tricia Patterson unpacks Psalm 127, reminding us that parents are warriors—called to shape, sharpen, and send out their children like arrows into the world. She encourages us (parents), to build our home with eternal purpose, trust God with the process, and find courage to keep fighting for the hearts of the...

In our zeal and excitement, it’s easy for us to want to go and that’s great! Go! Do! Share! Tell! But if we form wrong judgments, we communicate: that your behavior determines God’s love; your performance earns or loses His approval; you need to be good enough before you matter. AND THAT'S NOT TRUE. This teaching was in partnership with Zealous Youth Conference. The Zealous Youth Conference is a t...

Sometimes, it’s easy to lose sight of how big of a deal Jesus’ birth truly was. I mean sure, we understand its a big deal because of the Gospel, but on this side of the cross, we can miss out on the value of the waiting that had to take place in the hearts of those who came before the birth of Jesus, before the cross, before everything changed.  For many, “advent” means a countdown to Christmas. W...

Christmas is easy to celebrate and still miss the point. In this Advent message from Katie, we slow down and look at one of the most surprising titles given to Jesus: Everlasting Father. Long before trees, lights, and traditions, Isaiah promised a child who would carry the very heart of the Father into our world. Whether your experience with “father” is joyful, complicated, or painful, this messag...

Time with Jesus transforms ordinary lives into lives that overflow with boldness, purpose, and the presence of Jesus. Acts 3:4 - 4:13 How do the hard parts of your life, the pressure-filled moments reveal what you truly believe? How can abiding in the presence of Jesus change the way you respond to life? Acts 4:14-22 (1) When you live from the presence of Jesus, the work of God in your life become...

"I am in charge of showing up and making space – God is in charge of transformation" We do apologize for the audio cutting out at the end. Below are the Seven Ways Jesus was Transformed in the Secret Place: Major Decision - Luke 6:12 - Jesus prayed all night before calling His disciples. Rest and Renewal - Mark 6:30–32 - Jesus invites His disciples to withdraw after a busy season of teaching and m...

Shalom comes from being in the secret place because peace is inseparable from God’s Presence. The secret place is…. How we experience God’s presence.  How we engage with the darkness of the world.  How we are transformed.

What Hosea means for us in light of the Gospel: We still repent when we sin, but now we know we are not enslaved to it. We cannot free ourselves from sin, only Jesus can. God remains consistently Just and Merciful.

Gen Z is overwhelmed by noise, advice, and pressure from every direction. With so many voices competing for attention, how do you know who to trust? In this message, we looks at Isaiah’s promise that Jesus would be called “Wonderful Counselor”, the one voice wise enough to cut through the chaos. Nathan shows how our lives get crowded by social media, insecurities, and opinions, and why the “chair”...

In this final session of Renew, we look at what happens when an unrivaled heart begins to shine. After a weekend of naming our idols, laying down our sin, and rediscovering God’s unmatched love, this message calls us to step back into real life as lights who point others to Jesus. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, a story from the Welsh Revival, and the image of a lighthouse that saved eighty fishe...

In session 3 of Renew, we uncover what it really means to return to God with an honest, surrendered heart. Through the story of a young boy who disobeys and finds himself hurting in a muddy sandbox, we get a moving picture of a Father who would rather embrace a messy child than watch a distant one. Walking through the book of Amos, we see that sin always carries a cost, that spiritual laziness can...

In Session 2 of Renew, we explore what happens when idols lose their grip and Jesus takes His rightful place at the center of our hearts. This message unpacks what it means to truly delight in God, not as a duty, but as a deep joy. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the picture of God as our loving “Abba,” we learn that life with Him isn’t a checklist…it’s an adventure. When we understand th...

In this message from night 1 of our Renew middle school retreat, we explore what it really means for God to have no equal in our lives. We discover the danger of building our identity on anything other than Jesus. From Ezekiel 14 to Jesus’ words in Matthew 7, this sermon exposes the quiet idols that compete for our hearts and invites us to build our lives on the only foundation that never fails. I...

How do I love God with all of my strength/body?

How do I love God with all of my mind? 

In this message from Hosea 10–11, Braya helps us explore how easily we can miss God’s heart when we focus only on His words of correction rather than the full story of His love. Through Israel’s rebellion and God’s relentless pursuit, we see that even in our failure, His invitation remains the same: return, repent, and believe His love for you. God’s heart toward His people has never changed — He...

In this message, Katie teaches what it really means to love God with all your soul,  the part of you no one else sees. Jesus calls us to love Him not just with our actions, but with our identity and motives, the hidden parts behind the door. Through stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, this sermon looks at the three “secret camps” our souls can live in:  Secret Sin, Secret Neutral, and Secre...

In this message kicking off the "All In" series, Nathan unpacks what Jesus meant when He said to “love the Lord your God with all your heart.” Before our minds can understand or our strength can act, our hearts decide what and whom we love. But when our hearts are divided, half chasing God and half chasing approval, control, or comfort, life gets confusing. Nathan shows how a united, “all-in” hear...

In this message, one of our small group leaders, Garrett Hallbauer, walks us through Hosea 4. The Lord has two controversies with the people of Israel: (1) There is no faithfulness or steadfast love in the land; (2) No knowledge of God in the land. Garrett walks us through the specifics of these controversies and then paints the path to remedy the situation. Ultimately drawing our hearts towards t...