High Pointe Church Sermons

Introduction Matthew 13:9-17 Q: What are parables?  A: short stories from everyday life illustrating spiritual truths.  "Earthly stories with heavenly meaning",  making complex ideas accessible  and encouraging listeners to reflect and discover deeper significance.   Matthew 12:24 Parables will... Show us our camp (belief or unbelief) Matthew 13:10-12 Kingdom of Heaven is a... Spiritual...

Worship with Great Joy! Matthew 2:1-12 The Child Demands a Response Herod responded with all the wrong emotions. Matthew 2:1-4 Matthew 2:5-8 The Scribes and Priests responded with apathy. Matthew 2:4-6 Micah 5:2 ___ "It gets to be mere mechanical habit to attend public worship; you become accustomed to sit through such a part of the service, to stand and sing, and to listen to the preacher wi...

Introduction 25 Psalms about the Messiah 1 out of ever 6 Psalms In those 25 Psalms there are approx. 70 references to the messiah that are fulfilled by Jesus The Voices of Psalm 2 The Voice of Resistance Psalm 2:1-3 Genesis 3:1-2 Genesis 3:6-7 Romans 5:17 The Voice of the Father Psalm 2:4-6 Galatians 5:1 Psalm 2:4-6 Luke 1:35 Luke 2:10-11 The Voice of the Son Psalm 2:7-9 Acts 13:32-33 Psalm 2:7-9...

The Psalms of Christmas Introduction 25 Psalms about the Messiah 1 out of ever 6 Psalms In those 25 Psalms there are approx. 70 references to the messiah that are fulfilled by Jesus Genesis 3:15 The Birth of the Messiah He comes from the line of David Psalm 89:3-4 Matthew 1:1 He is God in the flesh Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:17 Luke 1:35 The Nature of the Messiah He is God Psalm 45:6-7 Hebrews 1:8-9 He i...

Introduction Psalm 80:1-3 Isaiah 43:15 2 Samuel 5:1-2 Psalm 23:1 "lack nothing" - haser (khaw-sehre’) = This is absolute. David declared that he lacked nothing essential for covenant life with YHVH! This sentence shapes and colors the whole song. Psalm 34:10 Philippians 4:19 The Good Shepherd (King) Provides... 1. Comfort - vs 2 "Makes me lie down" - yarbiseni (yar-bi-tseh’-nee...

Introduction Psalm 100 What does being thankful look like? 1. Shout and sing joyfully. Psalm 100:1-2 2. Serving the LORD with Gladness. Psalm 100:2 Matthew 20:28 3. Worship with God's people. Psalm 100:4 4. Give thanks to God. Psalm 100:4 Why should we be thankful? 1. Because an All knowing All powerful God knows you. Psalm 100:3 2. Because God is good. Psalm 100:5 3. Because God is patient an...

Introduction Hebrews 13:15 1.Anchors to a secure Love (1-3). David loved the LORD - love = Hebrew word raham (rah’-hehm) = This word is deeply related to the Hebrew word for womb. It is a deep heartfelt compassion - a love that feels like it comes from the inmost being. What is striking about this is this word is almost always used of God’s compassionate love toward us, not our love toward Him. He...

Introduction Paul's Team: Artemas, Tychicus, Zena, Apollos (v.12) Priscilla and Aquila (Rom. 16:3) Prisca (1Cor) Urbanus (Rom 16:9) Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Clement (Phil 4:3) Aristarchus, Mark, Justus (Col 4:10-11) Demas,  Luke ,  Apphia and Archippius (Philemon) Epaphroditus (Phil 2:25) Others mentioned in Acts... Philippians 1:5 What does a spiritual team look like? 1. They minister togeth...

A Faith that Works Titus 3:8-11 Introduction Titus 3:8 Titus 3:4-7 Titus 3:8 Titus 2:10 Titus 1:10 Faith that works... Avoid foolish people. Titus 3:9 2 Timothy 2:14-16 Titus 3:9 Titus 2:11-12 Romans 3:19 1 Timothy 6:3-4 Reject Divisive People. Titus 3:10-11 Application Be careful who you fellowship with - 1 Corinthians 15:33 Study the Word for the purpose of loving God and loving people. - James...

Introduction 1 Corinthians 2:14 James 1:22 James 2:14 James 2:18 How to have a faith that works Remember actions speak louder than words. Titus 3:1-2 Matthew 22:21 Romans 13:1 1 Peter 2:13 Acts 5:29 Titus 3:1-2 Titus 2:10 Remember by grace who you are. Titus 3:3-7 2 Corinthians 5:17 Titus 3:3 Titus 3:4-7 Ephesians 2:1-3 Ephesians 2:4 Titus 3:4-7 Titus 3:5 Isaiah 64:6 Titus 3:6 Ezekiel 36:25-27 Tit...

Introduction Titus 2:11-15 2 Peter 3:18 Grace  = the unmerited favor of God—a gift of His love, forgiveness, and power not earned by human effort. It is the divine assistance that enables believers to be saved and to live a righteous life, essentially receiving what they do not deserve.  God's Special Grace... Brings Salvation. Titus 2:11 Romans 3:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 Trains (matures) us. Titus...

Introduction Paul's Ministry Protocol 1 Corinthians 9:21-22 Romans 15:20-21 Titus 1:1 Colossians 1:28-29 Titus 1:13 ____ Paul not only wanted the Cretan believers to claim they knew God, but to also prove it by the way they lived! Titus 1:16 Titus 2:1-10 Adorn... The word kosmeo [kos-may' oh] = to arrange, to put in order, to adorn (sounds like cosmetic) evokes arranging jewels or beautify...

Introduction Titus 2:1-8 2 Corinthians 10:12 Titus 1:5 Titus 2:1 Titus 2:2 “Live your life as a thank you back to God.” Pastor Dave Heisterkamp Older Men - Titus 2:2 Sober-Minded (temperate) Dignified Self-Controlled Sound in Faith Sound in Love Sound in Patience Older Women - Titus 2:3 Reverent behavior Not a gossip Not addicted to alcohol Teach and train what is good Younger Women - Titus 2:4-5...

Introduction Titus 1:10-16 Galatians 1:6-10 Luke 12:51-53 Acts 15:1 Acts 15:7-11 What to look for in false teachers Their character is corrupt Titus 1:10 Titus 1:9 Their actions are corrupt Titus 1:11-12 Galatians 2:12-14 Titus 1:11-12 Titus 1:7 Titus 1:11-13 A believer's response Rebuke them Titus 1:13-16 Titus 1:9 2 Peter 1:2-3 Titus 1:13-16 Application Don't be a legalist. Focus on God&...

Introduction Titus 1:5-9 1 Peter 5:1-4 John 10:11 Revelation 7:17 1 Timothy 3:1 Qualifications for Elders 1. General (Titus 1:5-6, 2 Corinthians 8:19, Acts 14:23) Men Appointed or congregational approved Above reproach Complementarianism  says that men and women are equal in dignity and value but created different with complementary functions and roles. 2.Family (Titus 1:6) Husband of one wife Chi...

Introduction Acts 20:18–24 Titus 1:1–4 Titus 1:1 Galatians 2:20 Acts 13:7 Acts 13:12 How to Grow in Godliness?  A Growing Faith  Titus 1:1 Hebrews 12:2 Ephesians 2:8 Mark 1:15 Romans 10:13 2 Timothy 2:10 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 14:23 A Gospel Centered Life Titus 1:1 1 Timothy 2:4 2 Timothy 3:7 2 Peter 1:3-9 Colossians 1:5-6  An Eternal Perspective Titus 1:2-3 John 3:36 John 5:24 John 6:47 1 John 5:13...

Who is Titus? Follower of Jesus and trusted partner of Paul 2 Corinthians 2:13 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 8:23 Titus 1:5 2 Timothy 4:10 Where is this church and how did it start? Crete - Titus 1:5 First believers of Crete Acts 2:11 Acts 2:14 Acts 2:41 Titus 1:12-13 Titus 3:12 Why send the letter? The testimony of the church matters. Titus 1:5 Titus 1:16 Titus 2:1 Titus 2:13 1 Corinthians 9:22...

Introduction Romans 6:14-23 Bondage to Sin In Adam, we are sinners from conception - Ps 51:5; Rom 5:12, 19 Physical body decaying towards physical death - Rom 8:10 Our will - Rom 6:16-17 Our mind and conscience - Eph 4:17; Titus 1:15 Our heart - Jer 17:9; Mark 7:21-23 Our emotions - Titus 3:3 Corrupt thinking - Rom 1:21; Eph 4:18 Spiritually dead - Eph 2:1-5 Spiritually discerned - 1 Cor 2:14 We a...

Introduction Acts 2:41 Baptism Testimonies 1. Cooper Siddell 2. Emily Siddell 3. Katrina Carter 4. Lexi Brannen 5. Will Hinze 6. Brayden Thomas 7. Kadie Andersen 8. Elleny Jacobson 9. Benjamin Lukehart

A Growing Faith Genesis 50 Introduction Romans 8:28 What a growing faith looks like 1. A growing understanding of trials. Genesis 37:8 Genesis 39:7-8 Genesis 40:23 Genesis 50:1 1 Peter 1:6-7 James 1:2-4 2. A growing acceptance of forgiveness. Genesis 50:15-18 Genesis 45:5-8 Genesis 50:17 Roman 8:1 Ephesians 2:8-9 Psalm 103:12 1 John 1:9 Colossians 3:12-13 Ephesians 4:32 3. A growing confidence in...

The Blessing Genesis 49 Introduction Genesis 49:1-2 Genesis 49:3-4 Genesis 49:5-7 Genesis 49:8-12 Genesis 49:13-15 Genesis 49:16-18 Revelation 7:5-8 Genesis 7:5-8 Genesis 49:16-18 Genesis 49:19-20 Deuteronomy 33:24 1 Kings 4:7 Genesis 49:21 Genesis 49:22-26 Genesis 49:27 Judges 20:48 Why did Moses record these words? 1. A history lesson for Israel Deuteronomy 5:9 Ezekiel 18:20 James 1:13-15 Romans...

Introduction What is my relationship with Jesus? What relationship do I need to mend or reconcile? What am I doing now that will last into eternity? Genesis 48:1-2 Jacob's Most Important Message at the End. 1. He knows his Savior. Genesis 48:3 Genesis 28:12-17 Genesis 48:3 Genesis 48:4 2. Family matters. Genesis 48:5-14 Genesis 42:36 Genesis 43:14 Genesis 45:28 3. A life lived God's way is...

As you journey through life, remember... 1. to worship God. Genesis 46:1 2. to keep in step with God's will. Genesis 12:10 Genesis 26 3.  to listen to God's voice. Genesis 46:1-24. God is with you. Genesis 46:2-4 Genesis 15:1 Hebrews 13:5 Matthew 28:19-20 Psalm 23:4 5. people matter to God (46:8-27) John 3:16 Luke 19:10 1 Timothy 1:15 6. to be a blessing Genesis 47:7-8 Matthew 5:13-16 7. L...

Moving forward for God's glory involves... 1. leaving sin behind us. Genesis 45:5 -  (“Don’t be angry with yourselves,” is literally "let it not burn in your eyes". Joseph didn't want His brothers to be inflamed with guilt to the point of despair.  Hebrews 12:1 Proverbs 28:13 Colossians 3:9-10 2. seeing God's Providence. God's Sovereignty: refers to His supreme authority...

The Final Test Genesis 43-44 Introduction Romans 2:4 Definition: “Repentance” refers to an event in which an individual attains a divinely provided new understanding of their behavior and feels compelled to change that behavior and begin a new relationship with God. How do you know if someone is repentant? 1. Conviction of sin. Genesis 42:21-22 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 2 Samuel 12:1-9 2 Samuel 12:13 P...