The Word from South Highland

Weekly sermons preached in the historic sanctuary of South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Episodes

Unity in Christ

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024

January 14, 2024 - Peace among Christians is about more than an absence of turbulence. Teaching from Romans and Philippians, Rev. Abby Gatliff says we have a responsibility to build up our neighbors - even those with whom we may disagree.

Monday Jan 08, 2024

January 7, 2024 - The new year brings us a renewed sense of hope and possibility — and, for some, a deep sense of uncertainty. Teaching from Psalm 33, Rev. Cort Gatliff reminds us that we can have confidence in God's word and works in this and all new years.

The Revelatory Christ

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024

December 31, 2023 - At the end of 2023, people around the world are in tribulation. But in John’s Revelation, Jesus speaks to us for patient endurance, that we should worship and adore Him, and that he comforts and brings us peace. Rev. Dr. Larry Michael says that God is the victor, that will will win because He wins.

You Are Greatly Loved!

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

December 24, 2023 - In a message for Christmas Eve, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from the beloved story of Joseph and Mary and Jesus in the manger, found in Luke 2.

The Prince of Peace Comes

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

December 24, 2023 - The dream persists of a coming peace when the lion and the lamb shall lie down together and shall dwell harmoniously. In a sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Isaiah and Matthew.

Overwhelmed With Joy

Monday Dec 18, 2023

Monday Dec 18, 2023

December 17, 2023 - With the magnificat of the Virgin Mary as the backdrop, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley reflects on his twenty-two years of ministry as senior pastor of South Highland Presbyterian Church.

Monday Dec 11, 2023

December 10, 2023 - We celebrate the coming, the arrival of Jesus, our Messiah, the one who will give us grace and strength to overcome all forces of evil, the God who will come and save us. With Paul the Apostle, we sing. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may have hope. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Isaiah and Luke.

Go Set a Watchman

Monday Dec 04, 2023

Monday Dec 04, 2023

December 3, 2023 - At Advent, we anticipate the time when Jesus the Savior will come again as He promised, His second and final coming to complete all things, to bring to grand conclusion that which was begun in his first coming. He comes to save us from our sins, and he comes to save us from ourselves. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Isaiah and Mark.

Long Live the King!

Monday Nov 27, 2023

Monday Nov 27, 2023

November 26, 2023 - In the aftermath of World War I, Pope Pius XI added Christ the King Sunday to the calendar of the Catholic Church. Protestants added it later to theirs to emphasize being under the rule and reign Jesus as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as we look forward the day when He will come to complete all things and bring all under his rule and reign. Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Ezekiel, Ephesians and Matthew.

The Thanksgiving Welcome of Home

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023

November 19, 2023 - More than just a place, home is an attitude. In a message for Thanksgiving, Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley teaches from Paul's letter to Philemon about welcoming back home his former slave, and treating him now as a member of the family.

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Welcome!

God's word is preached faithfully each and every Sunday in the historic sanctuary of South Highland Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Birmingham, Alabama.

Established in 1888, South Highland serves "in the heart of the city, for the whole of the city, with the passion of Christ." People from all areas of the city and its suburbs attend SHPC for a Christ-centered community of worship, study, belonging, renewal, growth, and outreach. We're a congregation eagerly seeking to bring glory to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through an emphasis on worship, the study of Scripture, and prayer, and a mission-minded church focused on living out the call to be the hands and feet of Christ in Birmingham and in communities worldwide.

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