16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 19 By this we shall kn…

Pastor Joel examines Micah 6:1-8, where he outlines the themes of God's justice, true worship, and future hope. He draws parallels between the Israelites' situation and modern relationships, discussing how indifference in faith can set in like routine in a marriage. Joel urges authenticity and transparency in faith as a way to invite others, includ…

A Kingdom-Seeking Community: Matthew 7:1-12 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

Pastor Gary Hewins sermon from March 16th, 2025โดย Gary Hewins

Seeking the Kingdom: Matthew 6:19-34 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's s…

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

For this sermon, Pastor Thomas drew inspiration from a sabbatical he and his wife enjoyed in Colorado to explore the theme of identity in one's Christian journey, asking, "Where are you?" in relation to faith. Using Barna Group statistics, he highlighted a disconnect between wanting to grow in faith and finding fulfillment in one's relationship wit…

The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:9-15 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

Pastor Gary delivers a sermon about ego, conflict resolution, and the contrast between living "in the flesh" and "in the spirit." Drawing from the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, Pastor Gary explores how her actions between David and Nabal illustrate the virtues of operating under the guidance of the Spirit rather than the human ego. The sermon em…

Giving & Fasting: Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; a…

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Adam DeBroux

In Pastor Gary Hewins' powerful message, we're invited to reflect on the profound wisdom that can come from unexpected sources - even a child. The central theme revolves around keeping our eyes on Jesus and prioritizing love daily We're reminded of the story of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume in John 12:1-11, an act of pure devoti…

Real Righteousness Pt. 2: Matthew 5:31-48 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.…

Tension may be uncomfortable, but it's also important for our Christian walk to learn how to live in it. Pastor Joel Diaz brings the word, giving us practical advice on the biblical concept of living in tension.โดย Joel Diaz

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

What are you holding on to that could be used for a much greater purpose if handed over to Jesus? Pastor David Parrish brings the message today on the miraculous feeding of 5,000, referenced in all four gospels. He specifically looks at John 6 and discusses the gift of surrendering what you have to watch Christ use it for a greater purpose.…

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.[a] 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 23 No one who denies the Son…

Facing the Fire: Daniel 3 (Josh Lewis) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.…

For the final installment of Pastor Gary's "Captivation" series, he emphasizes the importance of earnestness in our relationship with God. We must be earnest in prayer, earnest in compassion, and earnest in lacking. Do nothing flippantly, but everything in earnest.โดย Gary Hewins

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

Real Righteousness Pt. 1: Matthew 5:21-30 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Ronaldo Ghenov

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

in the third part of Pastor Gary's "Captivation" series, he examines the familiar story of the Samaritan Woman Jesus encounters at the well. This passage illustrates how full transparency allows a heart to be open to captivation. If you died today, what subjects would you and your Lord still not have discussed?…

Jesus and the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17-20 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

Sermon Notes and Questionsโดย Jeff Hinds

In the second official installment of Pastor Gary's captivation series, he compares the majority of Christians to a tour group observing Christ like they would a great Cathedral. He then gives two words that indicate someone truly captivated by Christ: sacrifice and Sorrow. Be sure that neither can be done adequately through one's own power. Instea…

Salt and Light: Matthew 5:13-16 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

โดย New Covenant Community Church | Highlands Ranch

"Captivated" is Pastor Gary Hewins second installment in his series on "Captivation". In this installment he expands upon what it means to be fully captivated, or constrained, by Christ and how to foster a deeper captivation with Him continually in your daily walk.โดย Gary Hewins

The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

Pastor Gary Hewins Sermon from January 5th 2024, titled "Blessed Is..."โดย Gary Hewins

The Heart of the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

โดย Pastor Ryan Gold

The Greatness of God in My Weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Josiah Green) by Highlands Community Churchโดย Highlands Community Church

Pastor Gary Hewins Homily from Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2025.โดย Gary Hewins