Heritage Baptist Church

What makes a godly leader? Is it good communication and a dynamic personality or is there something more? Pastor Nathan provides an overview of the book of Titus and a rundown of what makes a godly leader so important to the local church.

In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul writes to instruct the church by pointing to the history of Israel. In this teaching, Pastor Kent walks through the instructions and warnings of 1 Corinthians 10 as well as the narratives that help illuminate the text even more.

Why is the virgin birth so crucial to the story of Jesus? Why is the incarnation of Jesus so important to our salvation? In this teaching pastor Nathan helps us to see the crucial reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus during Christmas.

The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the greatest miracle recorded in the scriptures. The perfect, holy, omnipotent God of all creation taking the form of man is too glorious for us to fully comprehend. It is this amazing reality that we celebrate at Christmas and it is worth the time to unpack what the incarnation means for us today.

The story of Zechariah from Luke 1 provides a glimpse into the redemptive history of Israel. Why was the promise of a child to Zechariah a means of worship and celebration? As we consider the Christmas story, let us consider the historic tapestry from which Jesus came. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan Smith highlights a curious message of a God who loves to come near.

Dr. Conrad Mbewe shares about the glories of God as seen in Psalm 8. Who is this God who reigns above the heavens? What is our relation to his transcendence and majesty?

Jeremiah 29:11 is a popular verse but do you know the full context? Pastor Jeff Scott looks at this passage in order that we may better understand what this passage means for us today.

What does a church on mission look like? What are we supposed to be doing as united followers of Jesus? Pastor Nathan walks through the mission statement of HBC to help paint a picture of the church's purpose in the world. Heritage Baptist Church Mission Statement: "We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ by living the gospel life among the nations."

The central theme to all of scripture is the glory of God. How is this the case? What about Jesus? In this teaching, Pastor Nathan examines the glory of God through the redemption narrative and what it means for us today. What does it mean for us to bear God's glory? How can this truth unleash the church for the exaltation of God among the nations?

God has a purpose and desire to redeem people from all nations, tribes, and tongues. This is not a minor theme or the Bible but one that is found throughout all of the scriptures. Our God is too glorious to be limited to one nation - He desires them all. What does this mean for the world and for us today?

Did you know that Satan is a key character in the book of Timothy? The everyday means of following Christ, establishing elders, and other actions of the church are acts of spiritual warfare. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan points to the realities of this fight and then to the One who is able to empower us within it. #spiritualwarfare #angels #demons #Satan #devil #hope #Bible #Jesus

What comes to mind when you think "submission." Have you ever considered submission as a means to joy and comfort? In this teaching, Pastor Kent walks through Psalm 40 in order to see how David interacted with the Lord. It's inside of this Psalm that we see the peace that can be found in person submission to God and also towards one another (especially inside the family).

Contentment is the means by which we can find rest and peace in this world, but what is contentment? How do we live content lives? What are the inherent dangers of money, wealth, and the accumulation of stuff? In this teaching, Nathan unpacks what it means to be content and how our eternal perspective helps provide power of anxiety, fear, and covetousness. #wealth #money #hope #anxiety #fear #jesu...

Are you increasing in wisdom or foolishness? What does it mean to be a fool and how does that relate to our understanding about authority? Pastor Nathan looks at 1 Timothy 6 in order that we would understand the truth about employment, pride, and what to look for in a false teacher. Nathan also takes time to teach about slavery in the Bible and how we should look at it in light of the evils of sla...

This week Pastor Nathan begins 1 Timothy 5 by looking at some of the practical outworkings of church life, including the care of widows in the church. What are the responsibilities and qualifications of a widow as described by Paul, and how is the community supposed to help them?

Pastor Nathan continues our study through 1 Timothy with a look at the practical instructions for elders in the church. What does it mean to honor an elder? How should we deal with accusations against elders? #church #bible #elders #governance #leadership

Dr. Croteau is the dean of the seminary and the school of ministry at Columbia International University. In this teaching, Dr. Croteau helps us to recognize the lenses we often view the Bible and then provides helpful guidelines for reading through the New Testament. You can find a copy of his helpful resource for reading the New Testament HERE .

What is godliness? Why is it important to the Christian life? How is it connected to our salvation? Pastor Nathan continues our study in the book of 1 Timothy with a look at the elements of the godly life and why is it crucial for us to pursue godliness in all we do.

At the end of chapter 3, Paul expresses what the church declares to be true in regards to Jesus Christ - yet moments later he warns of the demonic entities that desire to pervert this important truth. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan exposes the truth about the normal work of demons that is far more insidious than Hollywood movies would make you think. #demons #hell #spirits #spiritualwarfare #fals...

1 Tim 3:16 provides a powerful statement about the church's doctrine on Jesus, yet so many today seem to think doctrine is a bad word. In this teaching, Pastor Nathan looks at the 6 statements written by Paul that are helpful for defining the foundational truths of the church. #church #bible #jesus #doctrine #doctrineofchrist #incarnation

The church is made of people who have been redeemed by Christ and set apart for living the gospel life among the nations, but does our life reflect that reality? Is the body of Christ really important to us or just something we come to each week? Do we seek to guard this precious gift or take it for granted? #church #Jesus #Bible #hope #bodyofChrist #elders #deacons

What is the role of a deacon? Who can serve as a deacon? What is the difference between an elder and a deacon? There are many questions about the role of deacons in the #church. Pastor Nathan walks through the qualifications of the deacons in 1 Timothy 3 to help illuminate Paul's thoughts on this important role in the church. He also takes time to discuss the controversial topic of women servi...

What matters most when it comes to elders in the church? Should a church be more interested in their style, effectiveness, or their holiness? In this teaching from Pastor Nathan Smith, he unpacks the qualifications of an elder to see that character is of primary importance when considering an elder. Why is this the case and why are elders so important for the local church?

In the New Testament, we learn about the roles of overseer, elder, and shepherd. Are these different roles or a description of one primary role? What is the purpose of that role and how is it practically worked out in the context of the local church? These are some of the questions that pastor Nathan answers from the book of 1 Timothy.

How is your walk with God? Do you enjoy time with him on a regular basis or is He is the last thing on your mind throughout the day? These are important questions for anyone claiming to follow Jesus.