Heritage Baptist Church

A King’s Grace to a Dead Dog | The Story of David and MephiboshethWhat is grace? SERMON OUTLINE Is it just a theological concept, or is it an invitation into a relationship with a living God? In this message, we dive into the powerful Old Testament narrative of 2 Samuel 9:1–13, exploring the beautiful, unexpected story of King David and Mephibosheth. In the ancient Near East, a new king typically...

Sermon Outline What do we do when our heroes fall? In this powerful message, "The One True King," we dive into one of the most tragic and infamous chapters in Scripture: King David’s compounding sins of adultery, conspiracy, and murder in 2 Samuel 11. While David was a man after God’s own heart, his failure reminds us that no earthly ruler or human leader is perfect. But the story doesn’...

From Abel to Christ: The Blood That Speaks a Better Word CLICK HERE for Sermon Outline In this sermon, we dive into the tragic and heartbreaking narrative of Genesis 4—the story of Cain and Abel. While it is a story that causes us to lament the reality of sin and injustice in our world, it also serves as a powerful Old Testament shadow that points directly forward to the person and work of Jesus C...

Jesus the True Man of God | 2 Kings 1-2 SermonHow do the Old Testament narratives connect to the ultimate story of the Gospel? In this powerful sermon, we dive deep into 2 Kings chapters 1 and 2 to uncover the "gospel shapes" hidden within the text. By examining the stark contrast between the pride of King Ahaziah and the humility of those who submit to God's prophets, we see a beaut...

Reflections on Romans 8: A Special Service of Prayer, Praise, and Restoration Prayer Outline - https://heritage-romans8-prayer-66399fv.gamma.site/Welcome to Heritage! Join us for a special prayer service centered entirely around one of the most powerful and life-giving chapters in all of Scripture: Romans Chapter 8. Together as the body of Christ, we gather to read this monumental text, lay our bu...

Love as Jesus Loved | John 13:31–38Sermon Outline: https://love-as-jesus-loved-yjm5hgc.gamma.site/We often hope our children will grow up to be just like us, until they get a front-row seat to our own flaws and depravity. Ultimately, our calling as parents and as believers isn't to point people to ourselves, but to our Heavenly Father who calls us to reflect His perfect character. From the cre...

Betrayal in the Face of Love // John 13:21-30 Sermon Outline: https://betrayal-in-the-face-of--hg9k1oi.gamma.site/While history is full of infamous traitors—from Ephialtes at Thermopylae to Brutus and Benedict Arnold—no name is more synonymous with betrayal than Judas Iscariot. He spent three years walking alongside perfection, yet ultimately sold Jesus for the price of a lowest slave. In this ser...

In this teaching, "A God Who Washes Feet," we explore the profound humility and outward-facing love of Jesus Christ as revealed in John 13:1–5. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus performs the shocking act of washing His disciples' grime-covered feet—a task reserved for the lowest of servants. Rather than viewing this as a mere moral lesson, we examine how this act is a glorio...

Missio Dei: Participating in the Movement of GodTeacher: Dr. Chris Gnanakan"As the Father has sent me, so send I you." — John 20:21 In this powerful teaching, we explore the profound concept of Missio Dei—the Latin phrase for "the mission of God." Far from being just a program of the church, mission is revealed as something anchored in the very DNA of God himself. From the foun...

CLICK HERE for Sermon Outline In this powerful sermon delivered at Heritage on April 26, 2026, we explore the final moments of Jesus' public ministry as recorded in John 12:44-50. As Jesus stands on the cusp of the crucifixion, John provides a theological summary of Christ’s mission—a final, punchy declaration of truth before He shifts to His private ministry with the disciples. We break down...

Judicial Hardening & Demonic Faith | John 12:35-43What happens when persistent unbelief exhausts the extravagant patience of God? In this sobering study of John 12:35-43, Pastor Nathan explores the "sunset" of God's patience with Israel and the difficult biblical reality of judicial hardening. While the Gospel is a message of lavish love and amazing grace for all who believe, Scr...

A Third Floor Perspective from Ecclesiastes CLICK HERE for Sermon Outline What does the Bible's most puzzling book have to say about the frustration, exhaustion, and apparent meaninglessness of everyday life? In this message from Heritage Baptist Church, Pastor Dave Ashburn walks through the Book of Ecclesiastes — exploring the "sandpaper wisdom" of the Preacher as he searches for sa...

What did the prophet Isaiah see 750 years before the birth of Jesus? In this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, we explore the remarkable "Christocentricity" of the Book of Isaiah. While Isaiah is well-known for his descriptions of the "Suffering Servant" in Isaiah 53, we dive deeper into the glorious vision found in Isaiah 6.Centuries before the empty tomb, Isaiah beheld a...

From Death Comes Life | John 12:20–26 SERMON OUTLINE A grain of wheat that falls into the ground and dies doesn't just produce one grain in return — it produces a harvest. Jesus applied this image to himself, and it changes everything. In this message from John 12:20–26, Pastor Nathan Smith explores one of the most paradoxical truths in all of Scripture: that the glory of the Son of Man would...

The Power Behind the Progress: Why Grace is the Engine of Change CLICK HERE for Sermon Outline Are you tired of trying to grow in your faith through sheer willpower alone? Many Christians feel stuck in a cycle of fighting sin and making promises to do better, yet feeling like they are barely moving uphill. In this teaching, we explore Philippians 2:12-13 to discover that real spiritual progress is...

The Death Conquering King: Unpacking the Triumphal Entry CLICK for Sermon Outline In this powerful teaching on John 12:12-19, we explore the profound significance of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. While often celebrated on Palm Sunday, this event serves as a critical "gateway" to the Easter season, revealing Jesus not just as a temporary leader, but as the Death Conquering King. Discover h...

What is Jesus Worth to You? | John 12:1–11 In this powerful message, Pastor Nathan Smith explores the profound encounter in John 12 , where Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with a pound of expensive ointment. As Jesus enters His final week before the crucifixion, we are confronted with a challenging question: What is Jesus worth to you, and how do your actions reflect that worth? . The Power of Perso...

The God Who Feels Deeply | John 11:17-37 Sermon Outline In this powerful teaching, we explore one of the most dramatic and tender accounts in the Gospels: the death of Lazarus and Jesus’ interaction with sisters Mary and Martha. While we often think of God as a distant or unfeeling being, John 11 reveals a Savior who is both the sovereign Master over death and a God who feels with infinite depth....

Can God Teach Us In Our Hurt? | 2 Timothy 4 SERMON OUTLINE Have you ever felt the "sting" of church hurt? Whether it’s a friend who deserted you, a leader who failed you, or a sharp disagreement that caused a rift, processing pain within the body of Christ is one of life’s greatest challenges. In this message, we dive into the final words of the Apostle Paul in **2 Timothy 4**. Facing im...

How is man to pursuit purity in age of rampant pornography? Pastor Nathan helps answer this question at a recent men's breakfast. Join with other men who desire to live lives of holiness before the Lord and their families. Be challenged and encouraged by the work of Christ and His love for us.

For the Glory of God // John 11:1-27 SERMON OUTLINE In this message, we dive into one of the most profound and "lingering" moments in the Gospel of John: the death and upcoming resurrection of Lazarus. While the other Gospels are often episodic, John slows down to show us the deep, trinitarian heart of Jesus and His victory over the grave. As we walk through the first 27 verses of John 1...

The Lord Has Not Forgotten You: A Journey Through Colossians SERMON OUTLINE In this special overview of the entire book of Colossians , we step back from our verse-by-verse study of John to gain a bird’s-eye view of the Apostle Paul’s heart for the church. Writing to a small, often overlooked town in modern-day Turkey, Paul’s message is clear: The Lord sees you, and He has not forgotten you . Whet...

Listen to the latest teaching from our Wednesday night series on the book of Acts.

In this sermon from January 18, 2026, we explore John 10:22–42 and ask the vital question: Is your heart tender to the truth? SERMON OUTLINE Walking through the Gospel of John verse-by-verse, we find Jesus at a crossroads in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). As the "spiritual winter" sets in, Jesus faces rising hostility from those with hardened hearts who seek to entr...

What Kind of Church Should We Be? | A Study of John 1–10 CLICK HERE for the Graphic Sermon Outline In this special message, we take a moment to pause our verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John to ask a foundational question: What kind of church should we be in light of what we’ve learned so far?. Drawing from the first ten chapters of John, we explore the core themes that the Apostle Jo...