Central Heights Church Podcast

A look at the story of Jesus visiting the home of Martha and Mary, and the discovery of the rut that Martha found herself in and the groove that Mary was experiencing as she listened to Jesus.

Life is full of difficult conversations. Jesus had to have more than a few of them. As apprentices of his, what can we learn from his approach with Peter over breakfast on the beach?

God wants to have dinner with you. That idea might seem strange because we cant actually see God but for some reason The table or a meal is the common descriptor for a meeting place with God. It represents setting aside time to be present with the Father and turns out its essential to being a follower of Jesus, yet it seems to be the first thing we set aside in the busyness of life.

At a moment where people are thirsting for something more, the Spirit of God is calling us back to the ancient message called the Gospel. This is not good advice or a way to become a better person; its good news that brings salvation to everyone who believes and Gods power to awaken a generation to become fully alive to God.

When it comes to the gift of prophecy, we are mostly uninformed, unfamiliar, even suspicious. Part of the problem is we dont have a biblical vision for prophecy and its practice in the community of Jesus. If we were to recapture this important expression of the Holy Spirit and see it come alive in the church today, what would it look like practically?

One of the clearest gaps between the New Testament church and the church today is seen through the gift of prophecy. Whereas it was recognized then as one of the most important expressions of the Spirit of God, today has been swept up in skepticism, apathy, pain, division, or even abuse. What might it look like to return to the vision of prophecy as found in Scripture?

In our text Acts 2:1-13 were going to see 4 things unfold: The promise fulfilled, the power released, the church awakened, the message declared.

How do you meet with God? This isn't just a theoretical question for theologians; this is the concern of our day. We live in a cultural moment thirsting for transcendence. Our musicians sing about it. Our artists paint about it. Our marketplaces sell such things as gems and tarot cards. Our world practices exercises like "manifesting," looking to tap into the divine. We want to know how to meet wi...

From Eden to Exodus, God seeks to restore what was lost in the garden through rescue and relationship. Why? Because God wants to be with his people. More than a great truth about the God we worship, its an invitation for the church to prepare a place for him to come and be with us.

From the very beginning, the Holy Spirit hovered over the chaotic waters, breathing life and order into creation. Today, His role remains unchanged: He enters into our personal chaos, bringing renewal and life as we turn our gaze upon the glory of Jesus.

For many, the reality of God as Father, Son, and Spirit is either massively confusing and better left to theologians or a doctrine to believe with no implications for everyday life. Yet, the testimony of the Bible paints a much different picture of the Triune God; a being so beautiful and full of love that it overflows into creation, redemption, and the renewal of all things.

The church was never meant to be passive organization but a Spirit filled people, burning with a holy purpose to bring hope, healing, and freedom into the world. In Isaiah 61 we receive a vision of a people filled for this holy purpose, and the God who gives us the power to live it out.

One of the most basic experiences of life is dissatisfaction. As humans, we're perpetually disappointed, frustrated, and even disillusioned with the state of affairs. The answer to these struggles may be found in the often-neglected reality of Jesus' ascension.

In a world marked by darkness, pain, questions, and division, we need some good news; the kind of news that can break through the noise and shake the world with hope. the empty tomb stands and speaks good news in a world filled with bad news: Jesus is alive and death does not have the final word, Gods love and hope does.

Mere hours before dying on a cross, Jesus eats a meal with his closest friends. This became the most famous meal in human history. Why the significance? And why does this moment set the stage for Jesus' betrayal?

As he begins the final march to the Cross, Jesus is the recipient of a misunderstood gift. In the conversation that follows, we discover how God sees beauty in what others see as wasteful.

Even if you haven't grown up in church, you've heard something like the "golden rule": love your neighbour as yourself. Loving God and loving others comprise the greatest commandment. We know this. So why do we struggle so much to live as if it's true?

God has a vision for his house and he is zealous to see it lived out. So what happens when Gods people stray from that vision? God comes and he flips tables.

The Kingdom that Jesus established was and is his central work. It's a key reason why the Gospel authors could not write of Jesus without including the Triumphal Entry. So does this story get such little airtime today?

What is God up to when he takes a hike and spends some time at the top of a mountain with three of his followers? To give his followers and experience untold glory on the other side of suffering and death.

How do you move beyond familiarity and being lukewarm to the things of God? The answer Jesus gives may surprise you.

During the Missions Sunday service, we gathered to celebrate and support missionaries serving around the world through a special panel discussion, and prayer. The service included inspiring testimonies, worship, and a renewed call for involvement in spreading the gospel globally.

1 Samuel 17:1-52 Sometimes Bible stories become too familiar. It is easy to approach them like an old married couple, finishing each other's sentences because they have heard it all before. David and Goliath is that kind of story. Perhaps it's time to approach this classic story with fresh eyes, asking the Lord, "Is there anything I have missed?"

It seems everywhere we look, theres a reason for despair: War. Brokenfamilies. Misuse of power. Painful or difficult circumstances. How can weexist within this and still be a people of grace, glory, and thankfulness? Withhis last to the church in Philippi, Paul teaches us how.

In a culture of frustration and disillusionment, people capable of standing firm are compelling. We are drawn to those marked by peace and contentment rather than anxiety and unrest. Paul invites the church to experience the peace of God in ways that are both miraculous and practiced.