The Word from South Highland

All in the Family

September 10, 2023 - In families and the church, the process of confrontation to bring a reconciliation is not easy work. Family life is messy. Community Church Family life is messy. However, teaching from Matthew and 2 Corinthians, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley says that, as a family, we engage with one another, we are to be open and honest and authentic with one another.

Crisis of Identity

September 3, 2023 - The Disciples' encounter with Jesus in Matthew 16 shows Simon/Peter's struggle with the meaning of his Master's ministry. Rev. Dr. Larry Michael teaches today on what Jesus tells his followers is the true meaning of discipleship.

The Million Dollar Question

August 27, 2023 - Jesus' question to Simon in Matthew 16 is just the beginning of a deep dive message that also brings in a passage from Romans 12. Rev. Dr. Larry Michael teaches.

Who Gets Mercy?

August 20, 2023 - From Joseph and his astonished brothers to Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman, grace and mercy can come in unexpected circumstances. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Genesis 45 and Matthew 15.

Come With Me on a Great Adventure

August 13, 2023 - Following some of the most memorable moments of his ministry, Jesus finally gets away from the crowds to spend some time in prayer. The story is one of four word pictures from Matthew in this message from Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley.

A Tale of Two Feasts

August 6, 2023 - In one brief passage from the New Testament, we see Jesus demonstrating the kingdom of God, living out and enacting all of the realities of the kingdom that he's been telling us about throughout Matthew's gospel. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Matthew 14.

Kingdom Value

July 30, 2023 - The Kingdom of Heaven has value for us today, here and now, as well as in the life to come. We can look forward to that. But this value is hidden. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches on three short parables from Matthew 13.
 

Weeds and Wheat

July 23, 2023 - In the farmer's field, weeds sown by the intruder exist alongside the wheat sown by the farmer. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches on the good news of Jesus' parable: in the end, the farmer will separate them in the harvest.

Seed, Soil, and the One Who Sows

July 16, 2023 - Jesus' parable of the Sower is part of an invitation to the listeners to sit with God's word, to ask, what is it really saying? What is God inviting me to? What's the life that God's calling me into? And do I want to be a part of it? Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches from Matthew 13.

Lord of the Sabbath

July 9, 2023 - Following God's command to keep the Sabbath has evolved, for many, into something God didn't intend - a secular sabbath. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Matthew 12 about elevating our Sabbath and resting in the Lord.