Highland Park Baptist Church - Sermons

Principles of Powerful Prayer #3 Luke 11:5-13 Jim Richland  September 20th, 2020

Principles of Powerful Prayer Matthew 18:15-35 Jim Richland September 13th, 2020

"Outrage in the Land of Benjamin" Judges 19 Dr. Darrell Tate  September 13th, 2020

Known for their door-to-door evangelism and their refusal to celebrate various holidays; what are Jehovah's Witnesses about? Where did this religion come from and more importantly what do they believe? Join us as we dig deep into this religion.

Global warming, shrinking icecaps, droughts and famines...Are we destroying the enviroment around us or is it all a hoax? How should Christians view the enviromental policies being proposed today? Join us as we try to sort through this complex issue.

There's a lot talk about free markets, socialism, recession and so on. Does the Bible speak about any of this? If so, what does a biblical worldview of economic policies look like? Join us as we jump into this complex topic.

Joseph Smith, door-to-door evangelism, polygamy. These are a few of the things people think about when it comes to Mormonism. But what does this growing religion really teach? Is it a form of Christianity or something else? Join us for this look into the Mormon faith.

This is the original Part 5 of this series that was not published correctly 

How to Make Peace with Past Decisions Psalm 51 Jim Richland August 30th, 2020

The Tragedy of a Life Filled with Nothing Judges 17 Dr. Darrell Tate August 30th, 2020

Some say Islam is a religion of violence and terrorism; others say it's a peaceful religion. What does this faith really teach? How did it come into being? And how does it compare to Christianity? These are some of the questions we will explore in tonight's study.

The family structure has been under near constant assault and has been transformed nearly beyond recognition. What does the Bible say about the relationship between the government and the family? Can the government redefine marriage? Should the government overrule parental authority over kids? Join us as we tackle these two areas of family life and how they relate to our current culture.

"Matthew Monologue: Follow Me" Darrell Tate August 23rd, 2020

Our world is becoming increasingly interconnected, so we are more likely to interact with people of different faiths and worldviews. What do they believe? Why do they look and behave the way they do? And how does their faith compare to Christianity? These are all important questions that we need to ask if we're to have strong relationships and engage people with the Gospel. Join us as we explore v...

The right to bear arms and defend your life, liberty and property are pillars of the American culture, but are they in fact biblical concepts? If Christians are supposed to turn the other cheek to their enemies; how can we justify self-defense? Join us as we look at this important, but controversial issue.

Always Faithful Isiah 49 Dr. Darrell Tate August 16th, 2020

Four Questions to Wiser Decisions James 1:2-18 Jim Richland  August 16th, 2020

It's Growing Season Galatians 5 Dr. Darrell Tate August 9th, 2020

The Importance of Decisions Genesis 3 Pastor Jim Richland August 9th, 2020

If it's wrong to take another person's life, isn't it wrong for the government to take another person's life? Should Christians oppose anything that hastens the death of people who will spend eternity apart from God? Join us as we discuss how Christians should view the political topic of Capital punishment.

What sights will we see in Heaven? Will it be all clouds and harps or will there be trees, lakes and animals? Surprisingly enough, scripture does give some hints as to what we might expect and it might shock some people. Join us as we explore our future home.

"A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On" Darrell Tate Hebrews 12 August 2nd, 2020

"Living with Integrity"  Daniel 6 Jim Richland  August 2nd, 2020

Is it ever right to take someone's life? What if they're in pain? What if there's no hope for a cure? These are all difficult questions that have led some to very dark places. Join us as we discuss this important issue in our political arena.

Before we can understand our eternal home, we first must understand the eternal bodies we will be given at the resurrection. What is the resurrection? Why is it important? What will we be like after the resurrection? These questions and many more will be discussed during this week's lesson on Heaven.