One Church High Point - Sermons

Spotify Podcast Description What will you do with the King’s invitation while it is still being extended? In this message, Pastor John Williams teaches from Matthew 13:47–50, showing that the kingdom of heaven is both gracious and urgent. Through the parable of the dragnet, he reminds us that the King invites everyone, every invitation requires a response, and one day the King’s decision will be f...

What have you built your life around, and is it truly worth everything? In this message, Pastor John Williams explores Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, revealing that the Kingdom of Heaven is not simply an addition to our lives but the greatest treasure we could ever possess. Discover why knowing Christ reshapes our priorities, transforms our hearts, and fil...

What if the most powerful things God does in your life begin with something small? In this Father's Day message, Pastor Vanessa York explores Jesus' parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, revealing how God's kingdom often starts in quiet, seemingly insignificant ways before producing lasting impact. Through practical illustrations and biblical encouragement, she challenges father...

Why does evil still seem to flourish if Jesus is King? In this message, Pastor John Williams explores Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13, helping us understand how God's kingdom advances in a world still marked by brokenness and opposition. As we live between what Christ has already accomplished and what He has yet to fully complete, we're reminded that the presence of evil do...

In this message, Creative Director Traveon McNeil explores Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven and challenges us to move beyond simply listening to God's Word toward truly hearing, seeing, and understanding it. Through Scripture, Traveon unpacks God's desire to dwell with His people and reminds us that followers of Jesus are called to carry "little pockets of heaven" int...

What is God trying to reveal when our hearts feel distant, divided, or resistant to change? In this message, Lay Leader Anna Guerrero walks through Elijah's confrontation on Mount Carmel and God's call to Israel to return to Him with a contrite and repentant heart . Through the story of Elijah's obedience, Anna challenges us to examine the idols, pride, control, and self-reliance that...

What if Pentecost is not just about power, but about God’s presence moving into the hearts of his people? In this message, Pastor John Williams teaches from Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Acts 2, and 2 Corinthians to show how God fulfills his promise to move from stone tablets to transformed hearts. Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit now dwells within believers, making us new, drawing us near, and empowering us t...

What kind of heart makes room for God to move? In this message, Pastor John Williams teaches from Acts 1 and 2, showing that before the “suddenly” of Pentecost came a sound of hunger, unity, and prayer. The disciples could not manufacture the move of God, but they could remain open, surrendered, and expectant. This sermon invites us to resist spiritual comfort, return to dependence on the Holy Spi...

What are you doing with the breath you have left? In this message, Lay Leader Jawon Bradley calls the church back to its shared mission: to be witnesses of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. From Acts 1:8, he reminds us that witnessing is not reserved for pastors, evangelists, or the especially bold. Every believer is called to proclaim the gospel, live a set-apart life, and carry the hop...

Can we really serve God if we are unwilling to serve people? In this message, Executive Director Shannon Perry calls us away from empty religious activity and into Spirit-formed obedience. Through Zechariah 7, 1 Peter 4, and the fruit of the Spirit, Shannon reminds us that serving God is not just about showing up or checking boxes. God forms us as we love, forgive, and serve His people , even when...

What if the very interruption in front of you is actually your assignment from God? In this message, Pastor John Williams reminds us that the church is not only called to gather, but to go. Through Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and the parable of the Good Samaritan, he calls us to live as salt and light in everyday places, responding to the people and needs God puts right in front of us. This sermon i...

Are you approaching church as something to receive from, or something you’re called to be part of? In this message, Pastor John Williams walks through the History of Serving , showing how serving has always been central to God’s design for His people. From the early church to today, he reminds us that we are not saved to sit, but shaped to serve. As each believer steps into their role, the body of...

What changes when the resurrection becomes more than a belief and starts becoming the way you live? Pastor John Williams walks us through Romans 6:4 and Galatians 2:20, showing how the empty tomb does not only prove that Jesus is alive, but opens the way for us to walk in newness of life. This message invites us to surrender what feels buried, receive the life Christ gives, and respond personally...

What would change if following Jesus looked more like making space than filling schedules? In this message, Pastor John Williams walks us through the story of Zacchaeus and the rhythm of Jesus’ life, revealing how transformation often happens not in crowds but across the table. As we reflect on the beauty of the resurrection, we’re invited to create intentional space for people , allowing Christ’s...

What if the places that felt like endings in your life were actually where God wanted to begin something new? In this message, Pastor John Williams walks through the truth that we are not just saved from something, but called into something. From the garden to the resurrection, he reveals how God restores us to our original design as image bearers who create, build, and cultivate with Him. Even in...

What if the thing you’re holding onto is the very thing God is asking to die? In this message, Traveon McNeil, Creative Director, invites us into the tension between what feels safe and what God is asking us to surrender. Through the story of Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17, we are reminded that God often works through the things we must release. As we approach Resurrection season, this message...

What does true worship actually cost us? In this message, Boris Salgado, Young Adult Director , challenges us to rethink what worship really means. Through the story of the widow’s offering in Mark 12, Boris shows that God is not impressed by volume, performance, or public displays. Instead, He looks at the heart and the sacrifice behind our worship. True worship is not just music or moments in ch...

What if the biggest misunderstanding in our spiritual life is believing that everything we have actually belongs to us? In this message, Elder Krystal Talley challenges us to rethink the way we view our lives, our time, our bodies, and even our resources. Scripture reminds us that God is the true owner of everything, and we are called to live as faithful stewards of what He has entrusted to us. Wh...

We say we trust God, but we still grip the wheel. What if the exhaustion we feel is not from doing too little, but from carrying what was never ours to carry? In Rhythms of Grace: Entering His Rest , Pastor John calls us to stop striving, release control, and rediscover the kind of trust that allows our souls to finally breathe.

What if you do not need to try harder, but train wisely? Pastor John Williams shows how grace comes before discipline, and how small, consistent practices form a life that can actually sustain spiritual growth.

What if the strength you need for everyday life was never meant to come from trying harder, but from receiving power God already promised? In this message, Pastor Vanessa York reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not just for Sunday mornings, but for daily life, shared mission, and bold witness. When God’s people learn to ask, depend, and walk together in the Spirit’s power, everything changes.

What if the weight you are carrying was never meant to stay on your shoulders? In this message, we are reminded that bondage often shows up subtly through fear, control, shame, and distraction, but God’s answer is growth, not struggle. As we yield to Him, mature in His presence, and take on the yoke of Christ, the burdens that once restrained us are broken and freedom becomes possible.

What if your struggle isn’t proof that God is finished with you but evidence that He is still working? In this brief devotional, we are reminded that even when the tension between the Spirit and the flesh feels overwhelming, God is faithfully completing the work He began in us. As we continue surrendering to the Holy Spirit, we can live with confidence that our growth, healing, and purpose are sti...

What if real spiritual victory doesn’t come from trying harder but from surrendering more? In this message, we are reminded that freedom from the flesh isn’t found in willpower, rules, or religious effort, but in learning how to walk daily by the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit leads, transformation follows and the fruit of a changed life becomes impossible to hide

“What if the church doesn’t need a new strategy, but a return to God’s original design? In this message, we’re taken back to Acts 2 to rediscover the blueprint of a Spirit-yielded church: devoted to Scripture and prayer, united in love, generous in action, alive in worship, and faithful in mission. This isn’t about recreating the early church...it’s about yielding to the same Holy Spirit who built...