The Word from South Highland

Abundantly More

September 28, 2025  |  Ephesians 3:14-21 — From his prison cell, Paul prays for the church in Ephesus, but not just for them to know more about God. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that we, too, can elevate our prayer posture and pray to receive the fullness of God in our hearts.

The Manifold Wisdom of God

September 21, 2025  |  Ephesians 3:1-13 — Our personal salvation in Jesus Christ is essential in our understanding of the Gospel, but that's not all there is. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about Paul's proclaiming of the richness and multiple facets of God's power and blessings to the Church in Jesus.

Christ Our Peace

September 14, 2025  |  Ephesians 2:11-22 - Dividing walls of hostility are everywhere in our world, and even in our churches, and they can seem insurmountable. What hope is there for genuine reconciliation? Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us that the Lord God takes great delight in uniting together that which the world says must remain apart.

But God

September 7, 2025  |  Ephesians 2:1-10 — Paul spends three verses in chapter 2 of Ephesians pointing out to us the utter darkness of the human condition apart from Jesus Christ. It's really quite bleak. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us that there is, of course, good news, and it's all fully contained in the first two words of verse four.

Paul's Prayer for Us

August 31, 2025  |  Ephesians 1:15-23 - Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus is a prayer for all followers of Jesus Christ. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that the prayer is for us to have hope in Christ, receive the riches of God's inheritance in Christ, and understand the immense power that is ours as believers.

The Riches of His Grace

August 24, 2025  |  Ephesians 1:7-14 - The Apostle Paul writes that God's plan is to unite all things in Christ. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Ephesians that God is a father who gets joy out of pouring out his blessing, his abundance, and the riches of his grace upon his children. 

Chosen In Christ

August 17, 2025  |  Ephesians 1:3-6 - As Paul begins his letter to the church in Ephesus, he wastes no time reminding his readers of the unbridled blessings God has given them. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about how God has chosen us, called us, and adopted us as His own.

Henry

August 15, 2025  |  Romans 8:38-39 - In Paul's letter to the church in Rome, of all the things he lists that cannot separate us from the God's love in Jesus Christ, the first thing he mentions is death. For a crowded memorial service for Henry Gilchrist following his sudden death, Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that, because of God's overwhelming love, Henry's life is not defined by his death.

Called By God

August 10, 2025  |   Ephesians 1:1-2 - Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus has been called "the Grand Canyon of Scripture" and was reportedly Calvin's favorite book. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that even the first two verses succeed in laying the groundwork for the encouragement that Paul is going to give to a church that is in desperate need of encouragement.

The Foolishness of God

August 3, 2025  |  1 Corinthians 1:18-25 — Like the early Christians in Corinth, our culture today is swamped by opinion and drowning in knowledge and information. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that, if you want to become truly wise, then you must first become a fool.