Highlands Baptist Church Sermons (Centennial, CO)

Psalm 121 is a brief, yet beautiful psalm written to encourage weary pilgrims as they face the many dangers and uncertainties that threaten to undo us on the journey of life. Though the road home to heaven is a hard one, Psalm 121 reminds God’s people that we are not alone on this journey. The Lord helps his people walk this road by protecting them every step of the way home, even in death, just a...

Psalm 77 is a deeply personal lament that transitions from overwhelming despair to confident hope. When the psalmist (Asaph) faces profound distress, he questions if God has forgotten him. He overcomes this doubt by actively remembering God's historical miracles, specifically the miraculous parting of the Red Sea.

Psalm 76 reminds us that God dwells with and protects His people. The Lord stands as a divine warrior and righteous judge who will unfailingly accomplish His will. In the end, no power can stand against Him, and every knee will bow before Christ the King. 

This week we examined Psalm 75, a psalm of thanksgiving that praises God for His perfect and righteous judgment. While the world often appears unstable and human judgments are frequently distorted by pride, self-interest, and limited understanding, God alone judges with perfect equity according to His timing. The psalm's powerful image of the cup of God's wrath points us ultimately to Jesus Christ...

In this Psalm we see a heartfelt lament in which Asaph cries out to God over the destruction of His sanctuary and the apparent triumph of the wicked. Though the psalm begins with grief and confusion, it anchors hope not in present circumstances but in God's sovereign rule over all creation and history. For believers today, Psalm 74 reminds us that even when the church faces opposition and God's pu...

Psalm 73, written by Asaph , explores the crisis of faith caused by the prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist almost abandons his faith out of envy but regains perspective by entering God's sanctuary, ultimately realizing the eventual downfall of evildoers and the eternal reward of the faithful.

The closing chapter of Micah shifts from the theme of impending judgment to a renewed focus on hope in the Lord’s leadership and provision. Though God’s people will endure and face judgment, their suffering will not last forever. God is compassionate and forgiving, and He promises to vindicate and restore the remnant who trust in Him. The hope that rises in Micah 7 ultimately points forward to the...

In a divine courtroom setting, God indicts His people for injustice, idolatry, and covenant breaking. He tenderly reminds them of His   past faithfulness to their nation—urging them to remember His goodness. Instead of repenting, the people offer escalating sacrifices to appease God. But the Lord declares what He truly requires: “to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”...

Micah Chapters 4 and 5 bring hope for the promise of God’s future kingdom and the coming Shepherd-King Messiah born in Bethlehem, who will gather His people, reign in strength, and Himself become our peace. Despite the impending and righteous judgement for Israel’s sin, and idolatry, God’s redemptive plan continues to unfold – purifying and sanctifying His remnant people. As Christians, we thank G...

Book of Micah, Chapter 3 delivers a sharp rebuke of Israel’s leaders—rulers, priests, and prophets—who are accused of exploiting the people rather than guiding them with justice. The rulers are described as devouring those they should protect, while prophets mislead for personal gain. Because of this corruption, Micah warns that God will withdraw guidance and judgment will come. The chapter ends w...

In Micah 1, God’s just and holy character stands front and center. Both Israel and Judah had abandoned the Lord, chasing after sin and idolatry instead of remaining faithful to the one true God. Because of this rebellion, Micah delivers a sobering warning: God’s judgment will fall on the land as the rightful consequence of their sin. Micah 1 reminds us of God's character: He is perfectly holy, and...

Chapter 21 brings John's Gospel to a close by showing that the risen Christ not only saves but continues to shepherd, restore, and send His people. Jesus reveals Himself as the living Lord who meets His people in ordinary life, provides for them, and commissions them for His purposes. Christ redeems Peter and charges him with shepherding His flock. The chapter emphasizes that discipleship is perso...

In John 20, we see that the risen Jesus defines what it truly means to believe. Christ calls us to respond to His resurrection with genuine faith, and in that faith, we receive new life from Him. Belief is more than knowledge—it is a genuine relationship with the Triune God.

This week’s sermon on John 19 reminded us that the cross of Christ is not a tragedy, but a glorious triumph. In the moment when Jesus was rejected, mocked, and crucified, He was in fact accomplishing God’s sovereign plan of redemption in fulfillment of Scripture. At the center of the passage is His declaration, “It is finished,” proclaiming that the work of salvation is complete - sin atoned for,...

Psalm 84 teaches us not only that true happiness exists but shows us where to find it. It’s a psalm that’s especially helpful for saints who find themselves struggling to fight for joy. Even when life seems full of hardship and suffering, we can find strength in the joy of knowing Christ and belonging to him. For the blessed life is the life most satisfied in God. 

In John 18, we witness Christ wrongfully arrested, tried, and condemned. The perfect Son of God is handed over to those demanding His death. Yet, knowing the cross awaited Him, Jesus willingly embraced it, fully aware that through His sacrifice all who believe in Him would receive forgiveness and salvation. The cross stands as the climax of God’s redemptive plan.

The seventeenth chapter of John’s Gospel is often called the  “High Priestly Prayer.” In this passage, Jesus prays to the Father shortly before going to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He will be arrested by a mob, beaten and tortured, and eventually nailed to a cross.

In John chapter 16, we see that Christ had to depart from the world so the Holy Spirit could come and enter into the lives of every follower of Christ. Thus enabling the gospel and the power of Christ to be taken to the ends of the Earth, ultimately drawing people to the Lord and giving glory to God.

Chapter 14 begins a series of remarks meant to encourage the disciples, in the face of dire warnings. Among these are reminders that Jesus is planning to bring them to be where He is, assurance that He is ''the way, the truth and the life'' and the first explicit promises of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

In John 13:34 Jesus announces a “new commandment” to love others as He has modeled.  Human hearts over the centuries had pared down the scope of love commanded in Leviticus 19:18, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”   Jesus loved the unlovable when he washed the feet of his betrayer.  Jesus loved when he had every excuse to say “not now, I’m going to suffer and die in a few hours.”   The Gospel enab...

In Philippians 2:19-30, the apostle Paul puts forward two ordinary, faithful Christians who lived a life poured out in service to Christ and his people. Timothy genuinely cared for the spiritual interests of the Philippians, and Epaphroditus risked his life to serve Paul. In doing so, both men imitated our Savior, Jesus Christ, who sought us out in our time of need and gave up his life on the cros...

In John chapter 12, we see the dramatic shift from rejoicing to rejection as the crowds welcome Jesus into Jerusalem with palm branches and cries of “Hosanna,” only to later turn away in disbelief when He reveals that His mission is not one of political liberation, but sacrificial salvation. The people’s expectations of a conquering king collided with the reality of a humble Messiah who came to be...

In John 11 ,  Jesus reveals that he is the Resurrection and the Life by showing that He is the source of it. The raising of Lazarus stands as Jesus’ final miracle, unmistakably revealing His full deity and true humanity, while also setting in motion His own path to the cross. At the heart of the chapter is Christ’s call to personal faith: eternal life is not found in good works, but in trusting in...