Heritage Baptist Church - Monroe, MI

As we find Jonah in the belly of the great fish, how does he respond to his time of distress? He's come to the end of his rope and realizes that escape is not an option when it comes to the God who made both the land and the sea. Whether he wants it or not, Jonah comes face to face with an unlikely embodiment of the grace of God. Jacob Revels brings the message. -- New to Heritage? Want to get mor...

This may come as a surprise, but the story of Jonah is NOT about the whale. Instead, we find the running prophet serves as a picture of how we often respond to God. As we step into the first chapter of the book of Jonah, let's not be too hard on Jonah without taking a moment to consider where we are more like him than we'd care to admit. -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a...

While the best way to learn to pray is to pray. As we pray, how are we called to go about it and what should we pray about? And really, what is prayer? What we find from Jesus' words is that prayer is possibly the best way that we can express our dependence on God and be reminded of how He works in the world! (This is part eight of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want t...

What was the goal of the New Testament church? The answer is to make disciples. So what did Jesus mean when He called men and women to follow Him? He answers this question in Luke 14 by giving some specific things that a disciple must not do if they are to follow Him. (This is part seven of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group o...

Disagreements aren't new. So how do we handle it when they arise within the context of the church? The answer is in Christian liberty. In this message, we explore how Paul handled conflict between members of the church that came from different backgrounds with different standards for living that aren't clearly given in the Bible. (This is part six of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New...

As a church continues its mission to reach others with the gospel of Jesus Christ, it's vital that the church continue to work with and welcome the newcomers into the work of the ministry. (Our guest Mike Durbin brings part five of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcH...

Generosity is the biblical response to opportunity and need. What does it mean for believers in Christ to live generous lives? (This is part four of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSdqfUB8 -- Stay Connected: Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.org Heritage Facebook: htt...

What's the value of one? That's the question that Jesus asks and answers through a series of stories teaching us about God's heart for lost things, even when it's only one! (This is part four of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSdqfUB8 -- Stay Connected: Website: h...

We serve because we have been served. Jesus came to us and did not demand that we minister, but He ministered. We worship and do for Him as a result of what He has done for us. (This is part three of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSdqfUB8 -- Stay Connected: Websi...

Christians are told to "one another" 59 times in the New Testament. It may sound obvious but you can't "one another" yourself. This means that we are designed to be a part of a community. So what does it look like to say yes to Christian community? (This is part two of the series "The Church That Says Yes.")  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible...

In a world with countless options, what does it mean to say "yes" to the right things? It begins by remembering how God has said "yes" to us and looking at how we respond to Him. (This is part one of the series "The Church That Says Yes.")  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Group or Ministry Team?  Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSd...

While Haman is gone, the Jews are still in danger from the edict of Ahasuerus. So how does God bring deliverance for His people as the book of Esther comes to a close? (This is part six of a series entitled "Invisible God.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSdqfUB8 -- Stay Connected: Website: http:...

When it comes to the attacks of His enemies, merely defending His people is not enough for God. As we wind down the book of Esther, the enemy of God, Haman, finds himself on a ride of events that it's too late to opt-out of. Watch what happens as he takes aim and fires at Mordecai and the Jewish people only to have his plan fall back on himself. (This is part five of a series entitled "Invisible G...

Have you ever heard an echo? Of course, you have! In the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) the message of God is shouted loudly through Jesus. While a cursory reading of the book of Esther may leave you wondering "Where is God?", chapter five gives one of the clearest "echoes" of God's working through the Old Testament. (This is part four of a series entitled "Invisible God.") -- New to Heri...

How do you respond when God shows you that you need to change? This is a crucial question for us to answer in our own lives and we can learn a thing or two from the model of Mordecai. (This is part three of a series entitled "Invisible God.")  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team?  Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaB...

As we meet the villan of the book of Esther, the feud between Mordecai and the wicked Haman goes back much further than the beginning of the book. Join us as we dive-in to how God uses the failure of a former king to accomplish His plan. (This is part two of a series entitled "Invisible God.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team? Let us know at...

Through the book of Esther, God is never mentioned but always working. The introduction to the book poses the vile King Ahasuerus against the invisible but ever-present King of the universe as an enthralling drama is about to unfold. (This is part one of a series entitled "Invisible God.") -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team? Let us know at htt...

God rarely works the way that we do. For example, which of us would see death as a pathway to victory? And which of us would choose a woman like Mary Magdalene to be the one to carry our message? Join us as we dig into Mary's story and as we gain insight into how God works in our lives this Easter.  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study or...

The story of the Bible is often told as a story of conflicting kingdoms - the kingdom of God and the kingdom of self. As he wraps up his letter, Peter challenges believers with a few specific ways to take our little "kingdom" and give it to Him.  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team?  Let us know at https://forms.gle/...

Hardships and life can catch us off guard, but should they? Sure, the circumstances can be unexpected, but knowing that the world that we live in is broken by sin, followers of Jesus should be prepared to walk through difficulties knowing that Jesus faced them, too. So instead of acting surprised, Peter tells us how to respond in trying days. -- New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking...

Wouldn't it be nice if your face changed when God saved you? That way everyone would notice the new you and expect something different. But that's not how God works. Instead of changing us from the outside in, He works from the inside out. So how do you deal with living in the same skin but a new you?  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study...

When people are passionate about something, it's hard to spend time with them without knowing about it! Most of us are like this about our kids, jobs, or hobbies, and followers of Jesus are called to be like this about the One that saved them. When you have a hope that cannot be taken away, you'll find yourself displaying and declaring the good news that you have been given.  -- New to Herita...

Nobody likes being told what to do, but Peter says three times in this passage that we are to "be subject" in specific areas of life. Through our subjection to earthly authorities, we actually demonstrate our dependence on our heavenly Authority that sits on a throne above every earthly throne.  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study or Mini...

With so many competing ideas about who we are and why we are here, it's vital that we let the Word of God inform our beliefs. Peter casts a vision for God's people built on the foundation of Christ that calls us to grow into maturity and to be built up as a part of something far greater than any one of us.  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible S...

While the word "holy" can invoke many different feelings, a proper understanding of holiness is key to living out our time in exile. Feeling empty or unfulfilled? What you need may just be a glimpse into the holiness of God.  --  New to Heritage?  Want to get more involved?  Looking for a Bible Study or Ministry Team?  Let us know at https://forms.gle/FaBJ99oqcHSdqfUB8 --&...