Higher Ground Church

The Church's Servants: Deacons | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez 08.09.2024 1:10:22 ↓

Deacons are the assistants to the pastors. They serve the church by taking important, practical tasks off the plate of the pastors.

The Church's Leaders: Pastoral Qualifications | 1 Timothy 3:1-7 | Josh Valdez 01.09.2024 1:05:08 ↓

God isn't interested in businessmen, entrepreneurs, or inspiring men to lead his church. He is interested in shepherds who model Christian character.

The Church's Leaders: Pastoral Ministry | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez 25.08.2024 1:05:08 ↓

Pastors lead, feed, and model Christian living.

The Church's Marks | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez 18.08.2024 1:12:26 ↓

What distinguishes a true church from a false church is pure preaching of the word, proper administration of the ordinances, and practice of church discipline.

The Church's Purpose | Selected Scriptures | Josh Valdez 11.08.2024 1:06:57 ↓

The church exists to glorify God, edify his people, and testify his gospel.

Why Bother with Church? | Hebrews 12:1-2 | Bo Skeen 04.08.2024 41:19 ↓

We bother with church because Christ died for her to share his joy with her and display his glory in her as he lives through her.

More than Just the Pastor | Romans 16 | Adam Joyner 21.07.2024 56:09 ↓

Ministry is a job for more than just the pastor. Every Christian has something to contribute in the life of the church.

Persecution and Perseverance | Galatians 6:17-18 | Josh Valdez 14.07.2024 1:01:18 ↓

Persecution is the branding mark of Christ's slaves. True Christians will be persecuted. Through it all, grace sustains.

The Israel of God | Galatians 6:16 | Josh Valdez 07.07.2024 1:10:49 ↓

Israel has not been replaced by the church. Supersessionism must be rejected. God has a future for Isarel.

Joy: Legalism's Remedy | Galatians 6:15 | Josh Valdez 30.06.2024 1:08:18 ↓

Our external actions and our religious deeds are worthless if separated form a heart joyfully devoted to and delighting in God. Joy is the remedy for the sickness of legalism.

Boasting in the Cross | Galatians 6:14 | Josh Valdez 23.06.2024 1:05:36 ↓

When we consider all of that was accomplished on the cross, it causes us to glory in Jesus Christ and him crucified.

Looking at Legalism | Galatians 6:11-13 | Josh Valdez 16.06.2024 1:11:10 ↓

Legalism is motivated by keeping appearances, avoiding persecution, and boasting. It is cured through delight in Christ.

Prioritizing Our Faith Family | Galatians 6:10 | Josh Valdez 09.06.2024 1:12:41 ↓

To be a Christian is to belong to a new family. Our priority in doing good should be for other Christians.

Determination in Doing Good | Galatians 6:9 | Josh Valdez 02.06.2024 1:01:35 ↓

Doing good and living right can be discouraging and defeating. The key to not losing heart is beholding the glory of Christ.

The Disciple's Narrow Way | Mark 8:31-38 | Coy Cody 26.05.2024 1:01:26 ↓

True followers of Jesus die to self and follow him.

Sowing and Reaping | Galatians 6:7-8 | Josh Valdez 19.05.2024 1:08:14 ↓

We cannot live as if God is inconsequential. He has ordered this world so that what we sow, we will reap.

Provide for Pastors | Galatians 6:6 | Josh Valdez 12.05.2024 1:07:52 ↓

Those who preach, should earn their living by preaching. Churches are responsible to provide for their pastor.

Bearing Another's Burden | Galatians 6:2-5 | Josh Valdez 05.05.2024 1:04:06 ↓

Christians bear the burdens of their brothers and sisters. In this way, we reflect Jesus.

Restoring Sinning Christians, Part 2 | Galatians 6:1 | Josh Valdez 28.04.2024 1:00:29 ↓

Sinning Christians should be gently restored. We must keep watch on ourselves. Public holiness depends upon personal holiness.

Restoring Sinning Christians, Part 1 | Galatians 6:1 | Josh Valdez 21.04.2024 57:51 ↓

It is every believer's responsibility to rescue and restore sinning Christians.

Conceit in Community | Galatians 5:26 | Josh Valdez 14.04.2024 1:03:19 ↓

Conceit is an exaggerated, over-inflated view of self. Conceit operates by challenging and envying others.

In Step with the Spirit | Galatians 5:24-25 | Josh Valdez 07.04.2024 1:03:34 ↓

Christians must be killing sin in their lives.

Easter in the Everyday | Romans 8:9-11 | Josh Valdez 31.03.2024 56:58 ↓

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just an event from 2,000 years ago. Easter affects the everyday.

Spirit and Law | Galatians 5:23 | Josh Valdez 24.03.2024 1:07:23 ↓

The law cannot conform us to Christlikeness. That is the Spirit's work. Theonomy's attempt to bind to the law is without biblical warrant.