The Word from South Highland

From Darkness to Light

May 18, 2025 | Acts 22:1-22 — Paul was changed by Jesus on the road to Damascus, but the man he had been provided a foundation for that change. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that your background can be used by God for eternal purposes, but there are still significant ways we are changed by the risen Lord.

Breakfast on the Beach

May 11, 2025 | John 21:1-19 — On the shore of the Sea of Galilee a few weeks after the resurrection, and after having denied his Lord three times, Peter encounters the risen Christ. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us that Jesus see us as we really are, and moves toward us in love in order to restore us.

Peace and Power

May 4, 2025 | Luke 24:36-49 - The disciples in the Upper Room are startled and terrified to see the resurrected Jesus in the flesh. Then he offers them peace. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that Jesus follows up by giving them a new purpose and the power to carry it out, and that the purpose and power are ours today as well.

Gardens of Grief, Gardens of Joy

April 27, 2025 | John 20:11-18 - Grief is something we each experience at some point in our life, but it certainly shouldn't override our happiness. Rev. Mike Gatliff reminds us that, in our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, we find that the bedrock of our lives is built on joy.

Christ the King

April 18, 2025 | Mark 15:25-39 - What should our focus be as we consider Christ's crucifixion and death? Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches from Mark's gospel that all the signs point to Jesus Christ as the Song of God, as the King of Kings.

The Great Story

April 20, 2025 | Mark 16:1-8 - The words of the Easter message are simple: Jesus Christ is alive. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that those words are true in the present tense today, and their meaning is transformative both for the world and for you.

Holy Waste

April 13, 2025 | Mark 14:1-11 - How do you respond to Jesus in light of the events of Holy Week? Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us that, in response to His extravagant love for us, Jesus is worthy of our entire lives.

Stay Awake

April 6, 2025 | Mark 13:32-37 - Jesus speaks to his followers about the coming destruction of the temple, but then links that to the Apocalypse in the end times. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from this passage about how we are supposed to live as we anticipate Christ's return.

Come, Let Us Argue It Out

March 30, 2025 | Mark 12:28-34 - The scribe asked Jesus about the most important commandment. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that Jesus doesn't want to be just your religion. He wants your heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

Love and Taxes

March 23, 2025 | Mark 12:13-17 - Christians have a real duty to our governing authorities, but a greater duty to God. In an important lesson for our times, Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about our culture's tendency to get caught up in division, anger, and fear, when we should instead be uniting around the Lordship of Jesus Christ.