Highland Church Podcast

In this encouraging message, guest preacher Jim Martin walks through Psalm 100 and invites us to embrace a life of defiant gratitude. Rather than allowing our circumstances to determine our attitude, Jim shows how gratitude is a daily choice rooted in the unchanging character and faithfulness of God. Even in seasons of hardship, worship and thanksgiving become a powerful declaration of trust. List...

Pride often disguises itself as independence, convincing us that we can navigate life on our own. In this powerful message, guest preacher Josh Jackson traces the roots of pride back to the Garden of Eden, revealing how our desire for self-sufficiency keeps us from experiencing God’s design for our lives. Discover why confession is far more than admitting wrong—it is a life-giving act of humility...

In this continuing Wednesday night study through Jeremiah, David Jackson leads an exploration of chapters 34–39, a dramatic section that chronicles the final days of Judah before the fall of Jerusalem. These chapters reveal the consequences of broken promises, persistent rebellion, and ignored warnings, while highlighting Jeremiah’s unwavering faithfulness amid persecution and opposition. Join us...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times exhausting—but what if God never intended children to be seen as a burden? In this encouraging message from Psalm 127:3-5, Eric reminds us that children are a blessing from the Lord, entrusted to us with both purpose and potential. Discover how the treasure of Christ within us gives parents the strength to remain hopeful even when parenting...

What keeps a person from breaking when life applies overwhelming pressure? In this message from 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Eric Gentry continues the “Treasures in Clay” series by exploring the source of true resilience. While the world searches for ways to become stronger, Paul points us to an all-surpassing power that comes not from ourselves, but from God. Discover how the treasure of the gospel, the...

In this continuing Wednesday night study through Jeremiah, Cary Daniel leads an exploration of chapters 25–29, a pivotal section of the prophet’s message. These chapters highlight God’s judgment on Judah and the surrounding nations, the certainty of the Babylonian exile, and the promise that God has not abandoned His people. Along the way, we’ll examine Jeremiah’s confrontation with false prophets...

What do you really have, and what are you really made of? In this message from 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Eric Gentry explores Paul’s powerful image of “treasures in jars of clay” and what it reveals about God’s purpose for our lives. Though we are fragile and imperfect, God has chosen to place the priceless treasure of the gospel, the cross, and the resurrection within us. Discover how God’s power shin...

Why do we often think of ourselves as good people, yet struggle to actually do good when the opportunity is right in front of us? In this message from Galatians 6:9, Eric Gentry explores the difference between talking about goodness and living it out through faithful obedience, love, and service. Along the way, he challenges listeners to consider what true goodness looks like in both our relations...

In this message, Eric reflects on the connection between memory and faith through Scripture, stories, and personal moments that remind us how easily we forget the goodness of God. From Israel forgetting the Lord after entering the promised land to the Psalmist choosing to remember God’s faithfulness in the middle of doubt, this sermon challenges us to fight spiritual amnesia with intentional remem...

In Lesson 4 of our Wednesday night study through Jeremiah, Cary Daniel surveys chapters 16–25, a powerful section filled with warning, prophecy, and hope. This lesson includes Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s house, where God illustrates His authority and purpose for His people, along with Jeremiah’s prophecy of Judah’s coming Babylonian exile. Even in the midst of judgment, God promises restorati...

In this special message, we hear from three of Highland’s Outreach Partners who are bringing hope and the love of Jesus to people locally and around the world. David Jordan shares about the work of Agape in Memphis, serving vulnerable and overlooked communities with compassion and care. Ron Wade talks about the ministry of HopeWorks and their new initiative, The Next Story, helping men leaving pri...

In Lesson 3 of our Wednesday night study through Jeremiah, Gary Kenley leads a powerful look at chapters 7–15, often called “The Temple Sermon.” This section of Jeremiah confronts empty religion, false security, and the consequences of rebellion against God, while revealing the courage and heartbreak of the prophet’s ministry. Join us as we explore God’s warnings to Judah, the call to genuine repe...

In this honest and deeply encouraging message, Eric speaks directly to moms and dads about the beauty, pressure, and difficulty of parenting. Preaching from Psalm 103:8–14, he reminds parents that while parenting is eternally important, it is also impossible to do perfectly—and that’s exactly why we need the grace of God. Through stories, Scripture, and practical encouragement, this sermon points...

In Lesson 2 of our Wednesday night study through Jeremiah, Highland Elder David Jackson explores chapters 1–6, including Jeremiah’s powerful call from God and his first message to a rebellious Israel. This lesson introduces the prophet’s mission and the challenging spiritual condition of God’s people, setting the tone for the rest of this dramatic and timely study through one of the Bible’s Major...

In this message from Matthew 6:25–34, Eric speaks directly to one of the most common struggles we all face—worry. While Jesus’ words “Do not worry” may seem easier said than done, this sermon unpacks the deeper invitation to trust our Father who knows and cares for every need. Through simple but powerful reminders—like birds in the air and flowers in the field—Eric shows how God is constantly poin...

Step into a powerful overview of the book of Jeremiah in this Wednesday night Chapel class, taught by Highland Elder David Jackson. In this nine-week survey, you’ll explore the sweeping story of Judah and Jerusalem through prophetic sermons, historical events, and personal letters from exile. From the fall of Solomon’s temple to Jeremiah’s forced journey to Egypt, this study highlights the depth a...

In this special Senior Sunday message, Eric reminds us of the powerful gift of blessing and the role we have in speaking God’s goodness over the next generation. Centered on Numbers 6:22–27, he shows how blessing is more than kind words—it’s inviting heaven to move on someone’s behalf. Through personal stories and Scripture, Eric challenges us to see that the greatest gift we can give isn’t succes...

In this message from our 2026 Memory Verses series, Eric walks us through Psalm 91:1–2 and the powerful promise that God is our refuge and fortress. This psalm has sustained believers for generations, reminding us that while trouble will come, it will never ultimately overcome those who dwell in God’s presence. Eric challenges us to move beyond simply knowing these words to truly trusting them—cho...

In this encouraging message, guest preacher Jim Harbin reminds us that tribulation is something we all face—but we never face it alone. Preaching from Isaiah 43:1–3, Jim points us to God’s promise to be with us through every trial, calling us by name and holding us close. No matter what waters or fires we walk through, God’s presence is our steady hope. This message offers comfort, strength, and a...

This Easter, Eric walks us through Galatians 2:20 to show that the resurrection isn’t just something that happened for us—it’s something that happens to us and in us. Through powerful stories and Scripture, we’re reminded that because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, our old life is gone and His life now lives in us. This message invites us to move beyond simply believing in Easter to being trans...

On this Palm Sunday, Eric invites us into a powerful time of prayer as we begin Holy Week and reflect on the cross. Centered on Galatians 2:20, this message reminds us that Jesus didn’t just go to the cross out of obligation—but out of love for each of us. Eric challenges us to see how that same love now shapes our lives, calling us to lay ourselves down and love others no matter the cost. Through...

This week, Eric unpacks what it means that Jesus is our Sanctuary—the place where God truly dwells with us. Walking through the story of the Tabernacle and God’s desire to be near His people, he shows how everything ultimately points to Jesus as the one who brings God’s presence to us in a personal and permanent way. If you’ve ever wondered how you can know God is really with you, this message spe...

What if the same God who saved you is also the one who sustains you every single day? In this message, Eric looks at Israel’s journey in the wilderness in Exodus and the question they kept asking: “Is the Lord among us or not?” Their struggle with hunger and thirst reveals a struggle we all know—wondering if God will keep providing after the big moments of faith. The New Testament reveals the answ...

In this message, Highland Elder, David Jackson walks through the big story of the Bible to help us see God’s plan for humanity. Starting in Second Peter 1:3–4, we’re reminded that God has already given us everything we need for a godly life and invites us to share in His divine nature. The sermon traces God’s original design in creation, how sin disrupted that design in Genesis 3, and how God is r...

In this message, Eric takes us to the edge of the Red Sea to show how God intentionally leads His people into impossible situations—so that His salvation and glory are unmistakable. When Israel was trapped between the sea and Pharaoh’s army, the Lord said, “Be still,” and then made a way where there was no way. That dramatic rescue points forward to an even greater one through Jesus, who turns the...