The Word from South Highland

Grasped by the Power of Love

May 14, 2023 - The greatest power in all the world comes not through political power, military might, legal obligations or calls to virtue, but through love. Dr. Ed Hurley's message on 1 John 4 and John 15 tells us that love is not trite, but rather mighty and powerful.

Do Not Be Afraid

May 7, 2023 - "Do not let your hearts be troubled," Jesus said to his disciples at the last supper. Dr. Victor Aloyo, president of Columbia Theological Seminary asks, "Are you kidding me?" Join us for this powerful message preached from John 14.

Jesus Our Good Shepherd

April 30, 2023 - In John's gospel, Jesus declares to us that He is the Good Shepherd. In this sermon for Youth Sunday, three gifted high school seniors testify to the loving care our Good Shepherd has shown in their lives.

Really Risen!

April 23, 2023 - The two believers on the road to Emmaus on Easter Sunday had heard about Jesus' resurrection, but couldn't believe it - or even recognize the risen Christ walking beside them. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley preaches from Luke 24 that the resurrection of our Lord is very real.

Grace for the Doubter

April16, 2023 - The disciple Thomas has gotten a bad rap for questioning his brothers' report of having seen the risen Jesus (ever heard of "doubting Thomas?"). But Rev. Cort Gatliff says that in the Bible, doubt is treated as a natural thing that will always arise in a life of faith and can be dealt with patiently.

Earthquaking Fear, Faith and Joy

April 9, 2023 - An earthquake shook the earth on Good Friday as the temple curtain was torn from top to bottom; another earthquake shook the ground as the stone was rolled away on Easter morning. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley says Christ's resurrection was a seismic shift for all creation.

Into Thy Hands

April 4, 2023 - In Jesus' most vulnerable moment - on the cross - He cries out, "Father...". Rev. Abby Gatliff has a brief but powerful sermon on Jesus' last words from the cross, "Father, into Thy hands I commit my spirit."

Family Night Supper: It Is Finished

April 6, 2023 - On Maundy Thursday - Holy Thursday - the Passover is remade. With the words "It is finished" the next day, Jesus has taken the ancient Seder Passover supper and made it new, grounded in his body and his blood. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley preaches from Matthew and John.

Listen to the Children!

April 2, 2023 - As Jesus makes his way to his ultimate confrontation with evil and the heart of darkness, it is the voices of the children that ring out, in the streets and in the temple. In the wake of a senseless school shooting, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley encourages us to, like the children of Jerusalem did, see with open hearts who Jesus really is.

Up To Jerusalem

March 26, 2023 - As Jesus begins his final journey to Jerusalem in Matthew 20, He invites us to get on the Jerusalem road with him and follow, follow to the cross, then to the crown. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley says that doing so calls for our full loyalty and love.