Highland Baptist Church

Recorded 0/05/2026 Mark Conhran brings a message for John 8 on the freedom believers have in Christ Jesus. Our true independence is found in our dependence on Christ alone. 

Recorded for the ordination service of Eric Hudson, 06/28/2026 Pastor Larry Stephens issues a challenge from James 2:1-13 to seek wisdom in ordination with respect of persons and also in mercy. The ordination council both challenged and encouraged Eric to remain faithful to the ministry and continue following what the Lord has called him to do. This is a lesson on humility and total trust in God t...

Recorded 6-21-2026 Pastor Larry brings a message from James 1:19-27 on the importance of living out your faith.    So how do we pray: 1. Pray that we seek to know God more and to live it out. 2. Pray for God to help us to listen well and tame our temper. 3. Pray for the Lord to enable us to care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Recorded June 7, 2026 Pastor Larry Stephens begins a new sermon series through the Letter of James on "Seeking Wisdom." James 1:1-18, “Seeking Wisdom in Times of Turmoil, Doubt, and Temptation” I. Seeking Wisdom: In Times of Turmoil (vss. 1-5) II. Seeking Wisdom: In Times of Doubt (vss. 6-13) III. Seeking Wisdom in Times of Temptation (vss. 14-18) This letter was written around 45 AD, during a tim...

Recorded for Graduation Sunday, 5/31/2026 Youth Minister Eric Hudson brings a timely message to the graduating class of 2026 from II Timothy, chapters 1 and 2. Eric issued six challenges, not only for the graduates, but also for the whole body to consider. 2Ti 1:6  For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,  2Ti 1:7  for God g...

II Corinthians 9:12-15 “The Worshipful Giver” May 24, 2026  Pastor Larry Stephens The Worshipful Giver Will Bring Confession and Glory to God The Worshipful Giver Anticipates God’s Providence Paul composed this section of the epistle to remind the congregation of their commitment to support the church in Jerusalem. He encourages them to proceed with the preparations for the offering and to reflect...

Generosity Series: II Corinthians 9:10-11 “The Thankful Giver” Pastor Larry Stephens May 17th 2026 The reformers had a tenet that is helpful in regard to salvation, or anything pertaining to the Christian life, it is, Sola Deo Gloria, to the “glory of God Alone,” and that the only ambition we have is to bring Glory to God Alone.  I. I. I.Express Open-Handed Giving: The Latin word provideo, from wh...

Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance of families praying together. This message was preached on Mother's Day 2026, and also with a Child Dedication Service. From Genesis 25:21-24, Pastor Larry makes the points, I. The Family that Prays Together Stays Together (vss. 21-22) II. Pray Through The Adversity(vss. 23-24)    Discipleship Reflection: How to Protect and Train Your Childr...

The Hilarious Giver Will Sow Bountifully The Hilarious Giver Will Be Fully Supplied, for Every Good Work Paul is mediating an offering to the Saints in Jerusalem who are experiencing poverty. Historically, poverty was a common condition in Jerusalem. In Acts, it is noted that some individuals had relinquished their property to assist “all those who had need.” Sowing bountifully implies more than j...

Youth Minister Eric Hudson delivers a message from James 1:22-25 on living out your faith.  Recorded during morning worship, the challenge is to be doers of the Word and not just hearers. Jas 1:22  But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.  Jas 1:23  For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror...

Pastor Larry begins a new sermon series on Generosity, based on II Corinthians chapter nine. Chapter Nine of II Corinthians discusses a relief offering that has been gathered, appearing as a letter embedded within a letter addressed to Christians in the cities of Achaia. The implication suggests that the church at Corinth has been preparing for the Jerusalem relief offering since the previous year...

Recorded 1/12/2026   Because He lives...… I. Hold Fast to the Risen Christ II. The Glorious Gospel is Proclaimed and Defended III. The Gospel is Obvious IV. He forgives and empowers us to forgive others           

Recorded on Easter Sunday, 04/05/2026 Pastor Larry brings the first part of a two-part series on the resurrection. I. Hold Fast to the Risen Christ II. The Glorious Gospel is Proclaimed and Defended   1. Jesus predicted His resurrection (Matt. 16:21;  Mark 9:9-10; John 2:18-22). Mat 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the...

Hebrews 11:1 “By Faith: Diligence, Patience and Promise” March 22nd 2026 Special Ministry Sunday. A more refined definition of faith is as follows: “Trust in God: Faith is fundamentally about trust in God and His promises. It is the means by which believers come to God, relying on His character and the assurance of salvation. “Faith” is Biblically Defined: The term “faith” originates from the Gree...

Titus 3:1-15 “Do You Best…” 03/15/2026  Even people whose sins have been forgiven and are living for Christ can sometimes have misplaced anger that boils over from time to time. Just because we are redeemed doesn’t mean that we are perfectly mature in our walk with Jesus. Even though sometimes the political environment might boil your blood, we are reminded to be submissive to those in leadership....

Titus 2: 1-15 “Discipling Men and Women” 03/08/2026  Application: There are five areas of discipleship that Paul focuses on. Older men, older women, younger women, young men, and servants. How does Paul instruct on discipling each of these groups? Remember, the object is to equip men and women with the good news to attract a lost world to the treasures of Christ, and that the Christian life must b...

Titus 1:1-16 “The Order of Elders” 03/01/2026 Application:  • Much of Timothy and Titus carries the same themes; in fact, if you were to align chronologically, I Timothy was composed first, followed by Titus, and subsequently II Timothy. Titus was left in the Mediterranean island of Crete to act as the main overseer there. On the island of Crete, there were people known for their deceitfulness, wi...

Recorded 2-22-202 II Timothy 4:9-22 The Need for Community Pastor Larry finished preaching a series on the letters to Timothy. Listen and be challenged to enjoy the church community the Lord has placed you in.  I. The Need for Community in Times of Joy and Sadness: II. The Need for Community is Used by God to Rescue: Discipleship Reflection: How can we better appreciate the need for church communi...

II Timothy 4:1-8 “Finishing Well” 2/15/2026  Application: Sometimes, it is very difficult to hear the truth; it’s even more difficult to live it out. To finish well means the follower of Christ must proclaim God’s truth through scripture. Like the workman Paul spoke of earlier, we all have a level of commitment to handling the Bible. The proclamation of the word drives preparation, correction, reb...

II Timothy 3:10-17 “Equipped for Good Work” 2/8/2026  Application: The purpose of the workman of Christ is to demonstrate a single-minded commitment to the Lord Jesus. There must be a single-minded purpose within the body of Christ, a purpose, a drive, a mission, a unity. If we can’t relate to severe persecution for the gospel, we can relate to the present sufferings of this age. These sufferings,...

Recorded for 02-02-26 Morning Worship Application and Prayer Points:  Application: The listing of rotten characteristics listed II Tim 3 are characteristics that must not be named among the church. These are characteristics of the unregenerate. These rotten characteristics reflect the world we live in. Thus, the urgency of the gospel message is vital. A simple profession of faith without genuine r...

Recorded for 01/25/2026 Morning Worship.  II Timothy 2:14-26 To Be Unashamed Application and Prayer Points:  Application: To Be Unashamed Will Produce The Approved Worker. To serve Jesus with all you have, but He is worth it; you remind them (followers of Jesus) of these truths. There is a right way to express the truth of the gospel and to avoid quarrelsome or hurtful words that do nothing but ha...

Recorded 1/18/2026 Pastor Larry Stephens continues the sermon series through II Timothy. This week, Pastor Larry highlights four disciplines illustrated by the apostle Paul for effective discipleship and disciple-making. Application: A faithful teacher takes the time to ensure the lesson is correct and invests enough to ensure that the recipients understand and receive it. A faithful teacher, pass...

Recorded 1/11/2026 Reverend Thomas Barber continues in the sermon series through the second letter of Timothy. He issues a challenge to pass down and guard sound doctrine and to encourage those who suffer for the sake of the gospel. Application: As a church, we are always reforming (semper reformada) and evaluating missions, ministry, and disciple-making principles. Uphold sound doctrine and pass...

Recorded 01/04/2026 Pastor Larry Stephens returns to the sermon series on Timothy and Titus. II Timothy 1:1-12 “Protecting The Treasure.” Application and Prayer Points:  Application: “Who are you discipling?” By the end of this journey through II Timothy, I hope you can identify someone in your life that you are discipling. Someone to whom you can pass down gospel truths. Remember where God brough...