High Desert Church Sermons

There are many things that we can appreciate about the Magi in the Christmas story. In this sermon, we discuss the Magi’s unwavering attention, steadfast pursuit, and appraisal. Speaker: Tom Mercer

When we understand God’s mercy, we will follow His plan. In this sermon, we discuss how God’s mercy surprises, confuses, and helps people. Speaker: Tom Mercer

God always delivers on His promises. In this sermon, we discuss how we must allow our faith to push us through our doubts. Speaker: Tom Mercer

The way we currently live our lives demonstrates what we believe about the afterlife. In this sermon, we discuss how we must look forward to what will remain and focus on that reality now.  Speaker: Jackson Arnett

There are times that it can be hard to determine who is considered a false teacher. In this sermon, we discuss four characteristics of false teachers. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Speaker: Erik Thoennes

Because we are habitual forgetters, we must remember the basics to advance in our faith. In this sermon, we discuss how the Gospel is grounded in truth and that there is no knockoff that compares to it. Speaker: Kurt Thielen

As Christians, we are constantly drawn towards and pulled into the Image of Christ. In this sermon, we discuss how we must make our point of view, knowledge, and habits centered in God. Speaker: Brian Haney

Our world attempts to offer us things to replace the authentic things that we can only receive from God. In this sermon, we discuss how we do not settle for anything less than God’s glory and goodness when we live in His divine power. Speaker: Mike Roberts

Biblical fasting is the choice to pray for an extended period of time instead of eating to seek God’s power in this particular time of weakness. In this sermon, we discuss what it means to fast and when you should consider taking part in a fast. Speaker: Tom Mercer

It is important to pray for our governing officials. In this sermon, we discuss how we don’t pray for our government because they are making godly decisions. Instead, we pray for our government because we need to lead godly lives. Speaker: Brian Haney

There are moments when God feels far away. In this sermon, we discuss how we can pray when God feels far away and how inappropriate priorities can take our focus away from God’s presence. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Even though we may never meet them, it is important to pray for those who do missionary work. In this sermon, we discuss the five qualities of missional people and three examples of missionaries that we support that you can pray for. Speaker: Kurt Thielen/Kyle Patrick

The way a person prays reflects his or her desires. In this sermon, we discuss how the right requests made to God reflect the right desires. Speaker: Jackson Arnett

There are people who question whether or not prayer can change anything in their lives. In this sermon, we discuss the different aspects of our lives that prayer influences. Speaker: Tom Mercer

It is important to make sure the right influences frame your future. In this sermon, we discuss how truth frames out lives and how the Gospel frames our goals. Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, we are called to love others as God loves us. In this sermon, we discuss how we must love people because they have value, are vulnerable, and because your reward depends on it. Speaker: Tom Mercer

There are many elements involved in our spiritual lives. In this sermon, we discuss the different elements of real confidence found in the Lord. Speaker: Kurt Thielen

As Christians, our goal is to know the real Jesus and to authentically represent Him to a lost world. In this sermon, we discuss how we must love confidently, as a community, and as a champion. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Discernment is the skillful wisdom that comes from the Holy Spirit to help us determine what is true and what is false. In this sermon, we discuss how discernment recognizes the true attributes of the real love that we receive from God. Speaker: Jody Livingston

When we enter into a relationship with Christ, the way that we live changes. In this sermon, we discuss characteristics of a Christian life and the two highest priorities of the Christian movement. Speaker: Tom Mercer

Real life requires us to renounce where we’ve come out of and embrace where we’re headed. In this sermon, we discuss how we will holy when we are perfected and how we can be holy in our practice. Speaker: Tom Mercer

As Christians, we need to learn how to determine who are not Christians. In this sermon, we discuss different ways to identify who are not part of the body of Christ and how we must remain in Christ and on mission. Speaker: Jackson Arnett

As a Christian, there are different levels of spiritual growth that you experience. In this sermon, we discuss each phase of spiritual growth and signs of Christian immaturity. Speaker: Tom Mercer

We can only experience perfect and real love through a relationship with God. In this sermon, we discuss how real love clarifies out walk and talk.  Speaker: Mike Roberts