Heritage Church

Many different titles and descriptions have been given to Jesus throughout the Scripture, and the deity of Jesus is present in all of them. Peter obtained the revelation of Jesus' deity by the Holy Spirit. It is by Jesus that the church was founded, it is through Jesus that we obtain our healing, and It is by Jesus that man can be saved. Jesus is God in flesh who dwelt among us. "Who do you say th...

Many times throughout Scripture we see numbers being used to convey meaning outside the numeric value of the actual number being used. This is often referred to as Biblical numerology. In the Bible, Jesus feeds five-thousand people with five loves and two fishes, which equals a total of seven items. The number seven often refers to "completion" or "fullness". After the people ate and were full, Je...

"The Great Reset" is a term often used by politicians to describe a change that will take place in the future. Many times we hear about what will be "fixed" by politicians in our county, state, country, etc. but most of the time they are just empty words used to obtain votes with no real action taken to fix anything. Jesus made claims of His death and Resurrection and He fulfilled everything He sa...

Jesus has established His church to make disciples and to expand His kingdom in earth. Within the church He has established leaders to help guide the flock, grow the flock, and to solidify the faith of Christians. To be planted in a biblical church is vital for our growth in Christ. Satan is prowling around like a lion, seeking whom he may destroy. We must be vigilant and properly equipped to figh...

Suffering most often is viewed as a negative thing, and it is without Christ. As Christians, our suffering can ultimately bring glory to God. There are many who have suffered before us in similar ways. We are not alone. Just as a weightlifter needs a spotter, God has given us fellow Christians to help us through our sufferings. In many cases, the degree in which you suffer is related to how you ha...

Many times in our lives, God allows suffering and despair caused by sin to bring us to a point of repentance. When we deny the leading of the Holy Spirit concerning the conviction of sin, it's only a matter of time that we will suffer the consequences of those sins. The results of those consequences should bear the fruit of no longer living in the sin of our flesh but to live for the will of God....

Throughout our lives many times we go through seasons of uncertainty, unrest, anxiety, or worry. There are many things we can do to calm us temporarily, but we can only find true peace in Jesus. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. God promises to give us a peace that surpasses all understanding that guards our hearts and minds. We need that kind of peace! Join us as Pastor Jim gives us four keys to help...

"Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way." Our words have power - they can produce death and life. We can tame nearly every animal on earth yet we cannot control our tongues. When a wrong is done to us it is our natural reaction to retaliate. In todays age of technology it is much easier to reta...

As our 21 days of prayer and fasting is coming to an end, we must not let up but press in more! What is the favor of God? We read about it in the Scriptures and we have heard it preached about, but how do we obtain God's favor? As Christians, we all have experienced an unconditional favor. We call that grace. "By grace we have been saved through faith." But what causes God to bestow His favor and...

As Christians, we are all familiar with the Lord's Prayer. "Your kingdom come, your will be done. On earth, as it is in heaven." God's will is always played out in heaven. His house, His rules. So how do we pray according to His will so that Heaven shows up on earth? There is an important connection with aligning to God's will, and see that will manifested on earth. Listen to this important messag...

During these 21 days of prayer and fasting, your hunger for God should be much greater than your hunger for food. As Christians, we believe our God is a God of miracles! We see His miraculous hand in creation, in the Old and New Testaments, and in our personal lives. Are you tired of being in a rut? A new year won't remove you from a spiritual low. It's time for us to step out in faith so the God...

Every year in January, Heritage Church starts off with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Why should a Christian pray and fast? Fasting coupled with prayer is a powerful combination that enables us to grow in our faith, to obtain our breakthroughs, and to get clear answers to life's big decisions. The Bible says that when we humble ourselves, God will lift us up. When we deny our fleshly desires throu...

What makes Jesus an unconventional King? He was born out of wedlock, He was born into poverty, He was visited by outsiders at His birth, and He was born in a stable. A king is born from royalty, a king has the finest food and linens, and he has the best education. Why do we not see that standard of kingship displayed in Jesus life? This is what makes Him the unconventional King. Although He lived...

The birth of Jesus not only changed the world because the savior of mankind came to earth in the flesh, but also the miracles surrounding His birth were unlike any event in history. The fulfillment of prophecies just surrounding Jesus' birth were near a mathematical impossibility. Many witnesses of baby Jesus also testified that the Savior of the world had come! Even today, we proclaim the birth o...

Throughout chapter three, we see a common theme of submission. Honoring our spouses through submission directly reflects our heart towards God. God has established the household with Jesus as the head and the husband as the leader. The man carries the responsibility of leading his wife and children as he follows Christ. Men are to nurture and protect their wives as they would valuable treasure. As...

Throughout our current times we continually hear that Christians should fully submit to whatever mandates the government enforces on it's people. Is this always true? Should we always submit to governing authorities no matter what? There is a way to honor governing rulers but also not submit to every mandate the government enforces. We are to obey God rather than men! There may come a time where C...

Throughout the Scriptures we see Jesus metaphorically compared to a rock or stone. He came to His own people but they rejected Him. He was a stumbling stone, a rock of offense. Many of the religious Jews did not know what to do with Jesus. He shifted the paradigm of their religious establishments and exposed the corruptness of their hearts. Although they rejected Him, He was the chief cornerstone...

Can we be good without God? Do we need God, the Bible, or Christianity to be good people? People can do good things in a humanism sense, but not a ultimate moral sense. Without God, morality is subjective and relative based on personal or cultural beliefs and there is no ultimate moral obligations to be held. Without an objective, universal, moral standard outside of ourselves; ones personal moral...

The 1st Epistle of Peter is an interactive letter to Christians who are dispersed due to persecution. Throughout the letter we see a constant theme of going "All In". Wether it's your walk with the Lord, marriage, facing trials, interacting with our culture, or working in ministry - Peter is telling us to go "All In" for the Lord.

God's grace sets us free from captivity, it removes the burden of guilt and shame, and it restores us back to the Father. God's grace is like fertilizer that continues our growth into the image of Christ. There are times where we cant stunt our own growth. We must humble ourselves before Him and confess our trespasses. "God resists the proud but gives GRACE to the humble." The key to growing in gr...

Pastor Jim discusses the importance of grace in our Christian lives. God shows us grace on a daily basis. With that, we too should show our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ the same grace that God shows us. Each one of us are at different places in our relationship with the Lord. Each one of us stumbles in many different ways. Instead of tearing someone down with our words or casting them asi...

Should Christians be involved in politics? Should pastors preach about political events from the pulpit? Many believer that Christians should not do either. But can that claim be substantiated from Scripture? Throughout the Old Testament we see many men of God in governing places and in the King's courts being lights in the darkness. In the early history of our nation we see colonial clergy member...

Pastor Jim continues the series by discussing the difference between the rapture and the second coming of Christ. Many get confused about the rapture of God's people and the His second coming. These are entirely two different events that take place. Only the saved will be rapture with Jesus in the air. First, the dead and secondly those who are alive. The second coming of Jesus is the manifestatio...

Pastor Jim discusses the very relevant topic of Biblical prophecy and how it applies to us today. With all of the current event happening in our country, God is setting the stage for the coming of His Son! The scripture warns us of: false teachers and prophets, a falling away of Christians, the love of many growing cold, a one world government, a one world currency, and a one world religion. You w...

Pastor Seth concludes the two part series entitled, "Know Your Enemy". This week we discuss the kingdom of darkness. There is a hierarchy to every kingdom and Satan's domain is no different. Demons are assigned to regions and take order according to the hierarchy. What is the enemies battle plan? How do they attack? What is demonic possession? Can a believer be demon possessed? All these questions...