Highland Park Baptist Church - Sermons

There is a pervasive opinion among many Christians that homosexuality is one of the worst, if not the worst, sin. For some, this is opinion comes from what they've been taught over the years; for others, it comes from their personal discomfort this sin. But if we take a look at what scripture teaches, perhaps we'll come away with a different perspective.

Preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland on March 14, 2021.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate, March 14, 2021

What's so wrong about people who love one another being in a relationship together? More than that; why is it anyone else's business what anyone else's relationship looks like? This is the prevailing opinion of people in our world and their rallying cry is: "Love is love!" But what does that mean? And what are the inescapable conclusions to that worldview? Join us as we uncover the truth behind th...

In the fifth part of a series looking at the five solas, Associate Pastor Jim Richland brings a message on Glory To God Alone.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate from 1 Peter 5:7

The prevailing wisdom of the day is that men can be women and women can be men. In fact, your gender doesn't have to be one or the other; rather our gender is on a spectrum and can move freely back and forth. Not only is this myth gain in popularity, but it is being thrust upon our children at a younger and younger age. Join us as we uncover the truth and push back against this lie.

In the fourth part of a series looking at the five solas, Associate Pastor Jim Richland brings a message on Christ Alone.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate in the series through 1 Samuel.

Are people born homosexual or do they choose to be homosexual? This has been a question that been asked for decades. But what if it's not one or the other? Join us as we try to unpack truth from the lies we've been told on both sides of this issue.

In the third part of a series looking at the five solas, Associate Pastor Jim Richland brings a message on Christ Alone.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate in the series through 1 Samuel.

Sometimes it seems as thought the LGBTQ movement came up over night, but there are some important truths to consider as we look at it's history. Join us as we give a quick overview and consider three important insights as we engage people in this lifestyle.

In the second part of a series looking at the five solas, Associate Pastor Jim Richland brings a message on Faith Alone.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate in the series through 1 Samuel.

Christians are called to engage the culture around us, not hide from it. This is never an easy calling, but it is a vitally important one. In this new series, we will address two of the most prominent topics in the current cultural debate: LGBTQ and Racial Injustice. Join us as we seek to combine the love and grace of God and the boldness to stand for truth on these often devisive topics.

What does it mean, "The Lord is my shepherd"? Most of us are so far removed from sheep and the lifestyle of shepherds; yet that was a huge part of the ancient Hebrew world. Join us as we unpack this part of the Bible and discover the awesome illustrations is holds for our Christian lives.

We often believe that gifts should be given without strings being attached, but in the biblical culture these "strings" were not only expected, but encouraged. This sounds strange to us, but as we explore why this was the case, it'll help us better understand what's happening in some passages of scripture.

In the first part of a series looking at the five solas, Associate Pastor Jim Richland brings a message on Grace Alone.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate from 1 Samuel

We often think of shame as being something very negative. But in the Biblical world shame was an essential part of their culture. It was a moral boundary that kept people within the community from danger. Join us as we examine this often overlooked and misunderstood concept of honor and shame that runs throughout the Bible. Book Recommendations: - Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures by Jayson Geor...

Preached by Brian Tyndall on 1-17-2021

Preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate on 1-17-2021

Families are the most basic part of any culture and that is especially true of the ancient biblical world. How did biblical patriarchy work? Why was the firstborn favored and blessed? These and other questions will be the focus of this weeks study as we seek to better understand the biblical world in scripture.