Highrock Church

John Mury and Scott Rice discuss 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 : "The apostle Paul reminds us that our generosity is brought to life out of gratitude for what Jesus has done for us. Jesus became poor to make us rich (v.9)! And in so doing, he shows us the path to true life—that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35)."

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Hebrews 2:5-18 : "During Advent, we nurture an anticipation for the return of Jesus. We often overlook how Jesus also looks forward to this very day, likely even more than we do! For God, the return of Jesus is the ultimate family reunion, the welcoming home of all the sisters and brothers of Jesus."

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Matthew 24:1-14 : "According to Jesus, like birth pains, things will get worse before they get better. And also like birth pains, we need to hold on in hope and love. Even when the dark moments become more frequent and intense, we can know that God is bringing about new life."

Pastor John Mury preaches on Luke 1:26-33 as part of our series, Luke: The Coming Kingdom .

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Psalm 148 : "This song raises a chorus of voices from the highest heaven to the depths of the sea, all in praise of God. The implicit invitation and question is, 'Will we join with this chorus?' As we prepare ourselves for the arrival of the Lord, let us focus on all the reasons we have for praise!"

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Matthew 23:1-12 : "People who have achieved or been born into greatness are often given special honors. As we prepare to receive Jesus, what kind of people is Jesus looking to honor? He makes it clear that the greatest is a servant. It's not likes and followers, social clout, or special titles that Jesus will honor. Instead, God will lift up those who, in h...

Pastors John Mury and Taylor Burgoyne discuss Matthew 21:33-46 : "Jesus tells a story about farmers who rent their land but decide to fight the owner in order to keep what does not belong to them. The parable illustrates how many will not look forward to the return of the Son, denying anything we might owe to God. This Advent, let us prepare to receive the Lord with gladness, giving back to God wi...

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Psalm 85 : "As we prepare to receive the Lord during Advent, it is appropriate to examine the current state of our relationship with God. All relationships have high points and low points and if we find we are at a low point, we may echo the Psalmist's desire: "Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?"

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 : Most of us chafe at having to listen to what we already know. However, the most important lessons are often the ones we have to hear repeatedly as we are so quick to forget. During Advent, we relearn a very important truth — that the Lord is coming and that hope has the power to transform the way we live and love.

Pastor Walt Quick launches our new series, Luke: The Coming Kingdom , with a sermon based on Luke 1:1-17 .

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 60 : "It's an oncoming train! No, but it surely seems that way at times. Instead, God promises a light that will penetrate the darkness, beckoning to all. Ultimately, that light is Jesus, the light of the world. When God's light shines in our darkness, the world cannot help but see!"

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 59:1-4, 13-17, 20-21 : "It can be tempting to use the truth as a weapon, to condemn or "cancel" others. It can be equally tempting to say nothing at all about the misdeeds of others, allowing our silence to be interpreted as approval. Isaiah is able to speak the truth in a way that honors God and holds out hope for healing and redemption."

Pastors John Mury and Michael Taber discuss Isaiah 58 : "What makes good worship? God is not satisfied by worship services, scripture study, and even prayer and fasting when they lack the true heart of worship. When worship is performed just to get God to give you what you want, it is really just self-worship. True worship must humbly and lovingly lift others up out of gratitude to the Lord. The h...

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 56:1-8 : "One of the most important ways to leave a legacy is through raising the next generation. Having children is not the only way, and in God's eyes, not even the most important way! Jesus later uses Isaiah's words to challenge us all to enlarge our vision of family."

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 55:1-11 : Since the beginning of the events in Isaiah, Israel and Judah had pursued their own plans, despite God's constant invitation to trust. Now at rock-bottom, in captivity in Babylon, Israel once again hears the invitation to trust God. God's plans are so much better than our plans! But will we trust?

Pastor Dave Swaim concludes our Beyond Belief series with a sermon based on John 14:1-9 , about the final phrase in the Apostles' Creed: "The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting."

Pastors John Mury and Michael Taber discuss Isaiah 54 : "Because of God's love for and through the servant of Isaiah 53, God promises that the "covenant of blessing" will never cease! In other words, God will always be with us. Perhaps more importantly, God will always be for us. We can be secure in this promise because God will keep the covenant even if we do not."

Pastors John Mury and Taylor Burgoyne discuss Isaiah 53:7-12 : "We human beings constantly overestimate our ability to predict the future. It's no different here. God told us exactly what to expect yet when it actually happened, it took us entirely by surprise. Perhaps we need to hold onto our expectations very lightly, allowing us to wait expectantly for God to come through in ways that we could...

Pastor John Mury and Scott Rice discuss Isaiah 52:13-53:6 : "The first servant song showed us the gentleness of God's special servant. In this fourth servant song, we see this gentleness displayed even in the face of rejection, humiliation, and death. Why would anyone love their enemies and do good to those who hate them? It might be the most important question we almost never ask."

Pastor Meghan DeJong uses 1 John 1:5-10, 2:1-6 (CEB) to preach on the phrase, "The Forgiveness of Sins," from the Apostles' Creed. Part of our Beyond Belief sermon series.

Pastors John Mury and Chris Gredenius discuss Isaiah 52:1-12 : "Israel needs to wake up! God is bringing freedom and they need to receive it and lay hold of it. But how to you receive and hold onto the freedom that God offers? God will make it possible but we still need to take a step to "get out!" of the place of our captivity."

Pastors John Mury and Meghan DeJong discuss Isaiah 51:1-16 : "Three times, God tells the people to listen (vv. 1, 4, 7). God wants to give them the faith that will overcome their fear. They must remember who God has been to them, what God promises for their future, and the power that God has to make good on what is promised. What are the ways that we need to similarly listen to God and to remember...

Pastors John Mury and Michael Taber discuss Isaiah 50:4-11 : "With growing clarity and detail, Isaiah gives us another picture of the coming servant messiah. In this picture, we see the servant not only facing resistance but persecution and violence. How do you hold onto faith rather than fear in such moments of darkness? The servant shows us the way."

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 49:1-7 : "What does success look like to you? What does it mean to live a good life? Isaiah foretells that the coming servant messiah will not be received well. Rather, he will experience tremendous frustration and resistance. His mission will not look like a success. Still, he will remain faithful and trust God for whatever might come. This coming m...

Pastors John Mury and Dave Swaim discuss Isaiah 48 : "It's a saying, it's a song, and it's also a warning and an invitation by God to a people who always seem to choose the wrong path. God is always faithful and calls us to do likewise, but even when we are not faithful, God is. Can we learn to trust God and receive that promised peace?"