The Word from South Highland

The Lord Is My Shepherd

June 16, 2024 - People through the ages have taken great comfort in the words of Psalm 23. Rev. Cort Gatliff points out the truth, though, that we cannot ignore the voice of the Good Shepherd and still expect to receive the benefits and blessings of Psalm 23. Is the Lord really your Shepherd?

How Big Is Your God?

June 9, 2023 - In our spiritual lives, we're never meant to stand still - we're intended to always grow. Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that the more we grow spiritually, the bigger is the God that we know, worship and serve.

Active Waiting

June 2, 2024 - Waiting is part of the life of faith, says Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson, teaching from Matthew's account of Jesus and Peter walking on water. He tells us, though, that waiting in faith is anything but passive; instead, it's difficult, active and courageous.

Hope Springs Eternal

May 26, 2024 - When Peter took his eyes off of Jesus, he began to sink into the water. Rev. Dr. Larry Michael, teaching from Matthew, says that if it weren't for our perfect Lord, we would be without hope. Keeping our focus on Him, hope does spring eternal.

When the Wind Blows, Fire Spreads

May 19, 2024 - In a message for Pentecost, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that, in our world where we are so easily separated by walls and divisions, the Holy Spirit can and does break down those walls and throws the doors open for people we may least expect.

That Sinking Feeling

May 12, 2024 - Fear of failure can keep us from taking risks. Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson teaches from Matthew 14 and says that the only path to greater faithfulness and continuing spiritual growth is through continuing and repeated risk again and again.

Seeing the Wind

May 5, 2024 - Peter was safe walking on the water to meet his Lord - until he took his eyes off of Jesus. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Matthew 14, saying that the way we handle our trials and hardships is one of the most revealing and important aspects of our spiritual lives.

Step of Faith

April 29, 2024 - In Matthew 14, Peter boldly steps out of a boat to walk on water toward Jesus. Rev. Abby Gatliff says that what was behind Peter's decision to step out was his knowledge and trust he had in the Lord Jesus, which also hold us up when we step out of the boat.

Hearing the Call

April 21, 2024 - When Peter got out of the boat to walk to Jesus on the water, he said, "If it is you, Lord…." Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson teaches that, when we leave our comfort zone to answer God's call, we need to make sure it's the right call and that we're hearing the right voice.

Not If … But When

April 14, 2024 - First in a series based on John Ortberg's If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. Teaching from Matthew 14, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that, If we're serious about growing in faith, the way God works is God continually invites us to step away from all that is most precious and in which we put the most trust in order to find our sufficiency in God alone.