The Word from South Highland

Lost and Found

January 4, 2026  |  2 Kings 22:1-13 — Revival isn't necessarily a tent meeting with a frenzied evangelist, but rather the ordinary work of God, intensified. Rev. Cort Gatliff begins a series on revival by using the story of Josiah, a king of Israel that was not evil and corrupt like most of the kings, but instead walked in the way of David.

A Song of Lament

December 28, 2025. |. Matthew 2:13-23 — The biblical songs of the Christmas narrative are all joyful, right? At first glance, not so much the message Joseph heard from the angel when Jesus was a toddler. Emily Knight teaches that in this story, we can clearly see God and what God is doing.

A Song of Peace

December 24, 2025. |. Luke 2:25-33 — The songs of Jesus' coming are all sung by characters with whom we are all familiar, except for one song. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us about the faithful Simeon, who waited patiently for the Messiah's coming.

A Song of Glory

December 21, 2025  |  Luke 2:8-14 — The angels sang their song of good news, peace and glory to the shepherds in the field. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that these first people outside the holy family to hear the good news actually experienced the indwelling glory of the Lord.

A Song of Grace

December 14, 2025  |  Luke 1:46-56 — When the angel Gabriel visits the young teen Mary with the news of her being chosen to bear the baby Jesus, she responds with what is known as Mary's Song, the Magnificat. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that, just like Mary, God sees us not because we are great, but because we are lowly and in need, and God is in the business of showing grace to the lowly.

A Song of Blessing

December 7, 2025  |  Luke 1:67-80 — The old priest, Zechariah, made mute by God for nine months, is able to speak at his infant son's circumcision ceremony. His first words are a song proclaiming that God has not forgotten his people, and he points to Jesus. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that in our days of darkness and division, we also should look to Jesus, because God has not forgotten us. 

A Song of Longing

November 30, 2025  |  Isaiah 9:1-7 — Israel was longing for the coming of their Messiah. We are longing for the Messiah's return. Guest preacher Rev. Adam Young teaches on Isaiah's song of our emergence from darkness.

The Armor of God

November 23, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:13-24 — As Paul finishes his letter to the church at Ephesus, his deepest desire is that they, and we, would be able to stand firm against the enemy. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that staying in the Word and gathering for worship  is preparing us for battle.

Know Your Enemy

November 16, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:10-13 — Paul starts wrapping up his letter to the church at Ephesus by answering a question: Why is it so hard to follow Jesus? Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about Paul's wake-up call about the very real, cosmic spiritual battle in which we live every day.

A Vulnerable God

November 9, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:1-9 —  In today's passage from Ephesians, Paul has godly instructions for parents and children, masters and slaves. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that the Lord God Almighty has set for us the ultimate example by becoming ultimately vulnerable.