The Word from South Highland

Seeing the Wind

May 5, 2024 - Peter was safe walking on the water to meet his Lord - until he took his eyes off of Jesus. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Matthew 14, saying that the way we handle our trials and hardships is one of the most revealing and important aspects of our spiritual lives.

Step of Faith

April 29, 2024 - In Matthew 14, Peter boldly steps out of a boat to walk on water toward Jesus. Rev. Abby Gatliff says that what was behind Peter's decision to step out was his knowledge and trust he had in the Lord Jesus, which also hold us up when we step out of the boat.

Hearing the Call

April 21, 2024 - When Peter got out of the boat to walk to Jesus on the water, he said, "If it is you, Lord…." Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson teaches that, when we leave our comfort zone to answer God's call, we need to make sure it's the right call and that we're hearing the right voice.

Not If … But When

April 14, 2024 - First in a series based on John Ortberg's If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. Teaching from Matthew 14, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that, If we're serious about growing in faith, the way God works is God continually invites us to step away from all that is most precious and in which we put the most trust in order to find our sufficiency in God alone.

God's Presence In My Life

April 7, 2024 - In four sermons for Youth Sunday, South Highland high school seniors offer some very touching, heartfelt testimonies about how God has been present throughout their lives.

Who Are YOU Looking For?

March 31, 2024 - If Jesus died to save us from our sins, why did he live? Teaching from John, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that the risen Christ is an equal opportunity savior for all people everywhere.

The Good Shepherd

March 29, 2024 - Throughout the Bible, the leaders of Israel - its "shepherds" - repeatedly failed to nurture their flock. Rev. Cort Gatliff, teaching from John, says that the cross of Good Friday is the symbol of Jesus' status as The Good Shepherd.

Cleanse Us from All Unrighteousness

March 28, 2024 - On the night Jesus was betrayed, he washed the feet of his disciples. In a message for Maundy Thursday, Rev. Abby Gatliff says that real cleansing doesn't happen with water, but rather on the cross with blood shed for the forgiveness of sin.

God on a Donkey

March 24, 2024 - As Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week, Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Mark 11 that, with His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, Jesus  alone was infinitely high, yet chose to go infinitely low, entering as a king but prepared to carry the burden of the sins of the world.

Graves into Gardens

March 17, 2024 - Roman crucifixion was a punishment designed to strip someone of their humanity. Jesus said that his crucifixion would not lead to shame, but instead to glory. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches from John gospel that Jesus' cross was a cosmic battlefield where we will see more clearly than ever.