Highland Oaks Sermon Podcast https://www.hocc.org Pat Bills dunderwood@hocc.org Pat Bills Weekly sermon from Highland Oaks Church of Christ located in Dallas, Texas with Pat Bills the Senior Minister. Enjoy our podcast, and please feel free to visit us at www.hocc.org to learn more about our family. Weekly sermon from Highland Oaks Church of Christ located in Dallas, Texas with Pat Bills the Senior Minister. Enjoy our podcast, and please feel free to visit us at www.hocc.org to learn more about our family. en © 2026 Highland Oaks Church of Christ no Candle in the Wind Pat Bills <p>"Your life is a mist." This is a challenging word as we consider the time we do spend with the time we have left. This morning we lean in and listen to James as he gives some "timely" instructions on how we live a life of discipleship.</p> <p>"Your life is a mist." This is a challenging word as we consider the time we do spend with the time we have left. This morning we lean in and listen to James as he gives some "timely" instructions on how we live a life of discipleship.</p> "Your life is a mist." This is a challenging word as we consider the time we do spend with the time we have left. This morning we lean in and listen to James as he gives some "timely" instructions on how we live a life of discipleship.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1980 1 866c0eee4d3c873e4283cebd6aae11b0 no Let’s Talk About Me Evan Tardy <p>You cannot be in a relationship without experiencing conflict. In the churches James is writing, it is obvious there is conflict amongst themselves and with the world in which they live. Churches who follow Jesus have some decisions to make... are we willing to make the right choice?</p> <p>You cannot be in a relationship without experiencing conflict. In the churches James is writing, it is obvious there is conflict amongst themselves and with the world in which they live. Churches who follow Jesus have some decisions to make... are we willing to make the right choice?</p> You cannot be in a relationship without experiencing conflict. In the churches James is writing, it is obvious there is conflict amongst themselves and with the world in which they live. Churches who follow Jesus have some decisions to make... are we willing to make the right choice?

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1705 2 41cc2a019bc6e4a322acd85842173d4c no Man in the Mirror Becky Burroughs <p>This morning James is addressing perhaps the most difficult of all teachings: words matter so watch what you say. I hope you make plans to not only listen but absorb the righteous gentleness James encourages.</p> <p>This morning James is addressing perhaps the most difficult of all teachings: words matter so watch what you say. I hope you make plans to not only listen but absorb the righteous gentleness James encourages.</p> This morning James is addressing perhaps the most difficult of all teachings: words matter so watch what you say. I hope you make plans to not only listen but absorb the righteous gentleness James encourages.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1296 3 3713b62ab779f518d75181b7adac7807 no I Hope You Dance <p>When it comes to our faith and discipleship, is it about Bible studying or Bible doing? Though it is a combination of both James is reminding his readers that faith without works is "dead." Join us as we unpack this powerful tension and truth.</p> <p>When it comes to our faith and discipleship, is it about Bible studying or Bible doing? Though it is a combination of both James is reminding his readers that faith without works is "dead." Join us as we unpack this powerful tension and truth.</p> When it comes to our faith and discipleship, is it about Bible studying or Bible doing? Though it is a combination of both James is reminding his readers that faith without works is "dead." Join us as we unpack this powerful tension and truth.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2015 4 31b8ec98e99c3005007d0fb1cc4626b0 no It’s My Party Pat Bills <p>No one likes to be left out or shoved aside... especially when they are supposed to be included. Today James gives us a hard word about our relational living and reminds us of the most important matters of the law.</p> <p>No one likes to be left out or shoved aside... especially when they are supposed to be included. Today James gives us a hard word about our relational living and reminds us of the most important matters of the law.</p> No one likes to be left out or shoved aside... especially when they are supposed to be included. Today James gives us a hard word about our relational living and reminds us of the most important matters of the law.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3909 5 639f02965e22a65e75f52fde0d8a38e6 no Losing My Religion Pat Bills <p>How are your words demonstrating your anger? How can we "do" what God wants us to do? What does God really want as we pursue a "religious" life? These are the questions James has for us this morning. Join us as we dare to respond.</p> <p>How are your words demonstrating your anger? How can we "do" what God wants us to do? What does God really want as we pursue a "religious" life? These are the questions James has for us this morning. Join us as we dare to respond.</p> How are your words demonstrating your anger? How can we "do" what God wants us to do? What does God really want as we pursue a "religious" life? These are the questions James has for us this morning. Join us as we dare to respond.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1812 6 c75befc0208b93796b933501229024b8 no I’m a Believer Austin Holt <p>This morning we are listening to James, the brother of Jesus, inviting us to believe in the midst of a world filled with riches and temptation. Are we willing to lean into the gifts only God gives?</p> <p>This morning we are listening to James, the brother of Jesus, inviting us to believe in the midst of a world filled with riches and temptation. Are we willing to lean into the gifts only God gives?</p> This morning we are listening to James, the brother of Jesus, inviting us to believe in the midst of a world filled with riches and temptation. Are we willing to lean into the gifts only God gives?

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2213 7 236526779b62e7b9f0f3e7a40b7be123 no Bridge Over Troubled Water Kyle Hooper Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1646 8 3054bcd7f246abf5a338c0d959dbc59e no Table Eddie Sharp <p>Today we look at the practice of what we call the “Lord’s Supper.” It matters that we come to the table, each week, and follow the rhythms of remembrance that teach us about the full body of Christ.</p> <p>Today we look at the practice of what we call the “Lord’s Supper.” It matters that we come to the table, each week, and follow the rhythms of remembrance that teach us about the full body of Christ.</p> Today we look at the practice of what we call the “Lord’s Supper.” It matters that we come to the table, each week, and follow the rhythms of remembrance that teach us about the full body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1923 9 5f62d5910498ad9d69a068931e52834f no Word Pat Bills <p>Join us as we explore the powerful ways the story of scripture can be living and active in our life as disciples. This morning we explore the “word of God for the people of God” and its power for growing as disciples.</p> <p>Join us as we explore the powerful ways the story of scripture can be living and active in our life as disciples. This morning we explore the “word of God for the people of God” and its power for growing as disciples.</p> Join us as we explore the powerful ways the story of scripture can be living and active in our life as disciples. This morning we explore the “word of God for the people of God” and its power for growing as disciples.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1723 10 1a2da3a2a3f815a78fa96a13a0a06233 no Water Pat Bills <p>This morning we explore why baptism matters to our life in Christ and how this practice doesn’t simply save us – but invites us into a life that Christ inaugurates.</p> <p>This morning we explore why baptism matters to our life in Christ and how this practice doesn’t simply save us – but invites us into a life that Christ inaugurates.</p> This morning we explore why baptism matters to our life in Christ and how this practice doesn’t simply save us – but invites us into a life that Christ inaugurates.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2017 11 d5795e59dae19b48f7ce7e21519b1606 no Finding Our Way Through Ian Nickerson <p>This morning we welcome our friend, Ian Nickerson, as he closes out this series on Walking in the WIlderness. Join us as Ian points us toward the ongoing hope of the only one who helps us in "finding our way through" the wilderness.</p> <p>This morning we welcome our friend, Ian Nickerson, as he closes out this series on Walking in the WIlderness. Join us as Ian points us toward the ongoing hope of the only one who helps us in "finding our way through" the wilderness.</p> This morning we welcome our friend, Ian Nickerson, as he closes out this series on Walking in the WIlderness. Join us as Ian points us toward the ongoing hope of the only one who helps us in "finding our way through" the wilderness.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1730 12 7464fad6578b5f55182ae6d3fd1f950f no Quenched Pat Bills <p>One of the promises of the Psalms is that God will quench the thirst of those in the desert. Join us as we live into the barren lands of Israel’s songbook and learn how God can and will revive us again.</p> <p>One of the promises of the Psalms is that God will quench the thirst of those in the desert. Join us as we live into the barren lands of Israel’s songbook and learn how God can and will revive us again.</p> One of the promises of the Psalms is that God will quench the thirst of those in the desert. Join us as we live into the barren lands of Israel’s songbook and learn how God can and will revive us again.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1876 13 5685b35d65e2c2fe84babbc8c2ac1cec no Humbled Pat Bills <p>We all need a reminder that God is the one in charge. Today we venture into the world of Deuteronomy and hear God’s invitation to humble Israel through the wilderness wandering.</p> <p>We all need a reminder that God is the one in charge. Today we venture into the world of Deuteronomy and hear God’s invitation to humble Israel through the wilderness wandering.</p> We all need a reminder that God is the one in charge. Today we venture into the world of Deuteronomy and hear God’s invitation to humble Israel through the wilderness wandering.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2088 14 7e18303164e15e27b895367d4c8e9e96 no Delivered Pat Bills <p>This morning we explore a beautiful Psalm of Israel’s worship. Join us as we lean into a song that tells of five groups who learned to trust in God’s deliverance in the midst of their wilderness journey.</p> <p>This morning we explore a beautiful Psalm of Israel’s worship. Join us as we lean into a song that tells of five groups who learned to trust in God’s deliverance in the midst of their wilderness journey.</p> This morning we explore a beautiful Psalm of Israel’s worship. Join us as we lean into a song that tells of five groups who learned to trust in God’s deliverance in the midst of their wilderness journey.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1883 15 aca50779ec30cdccf00398f0bb0bc7d2 no Blessed In The Wilderness Evan Tardy <p>Today we explore the “why” of God’s invitation to lead Israel into the wilderness. Come and hear how God chooses to take them on a path of “most resistance” as beloved children.</p> <p>Today we explore the “why” of God’s invitation to lead Israel into the wilderness. Come and hear how God chooses to take them on a path of “most resistance” as beloved children.</p> Today we explore the “why” of God’s invitation to lead Israel into the wilderness. Come and hear how God chooses to take them on a path of “most resistance” as beloved children.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1250 16 603d62ecf539c81c28448b833c7d7d2e no Into the Wilderness Pat Bills <p>This morning we look at how Jesus began his ministry with a wilderness experience. Join us as we notice the words Jesus claims that sustain his journey.</p> <p>This morning we look at how Jesus began his ministry with a wilderness experience. Join us as we notice the words Jesus claims that sustain his journey.</p> This morning we look at how Jesus began his ministry with a wilderness experience. Join us as we notice the words Jesus claims that sustain his journey.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1410 17 e92d3c46252e86ed9f2578e8a309aa14 no Easter Service 2026 Pat Bills <p>What a glorious day to join with the world and celebrate the empty tomb! Join us this day as we welcome the hope of the world and give great joy for the ways God continues to redeem the death all around us. </p> <p>What a glorious day to join with the world and celebrate the empty tomb! Join us this day as we welcome the hope of the world and give great joy for the ways God continues to redeem the death all around us. </p> What a glorious day to join with the world and celebrate the empty tomb! Join us this day as we welcome the hope of the world and give great joy for the ways God continues to redeem the death all around us. 

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1481 18 227cd8bd862fcb92433a174eab304626 no Knowing and Measuring Pat Bills <p>We wrap up our study of the Sermon on the Mount with a strong warning for those who simply pretend this walk is for them. Let's be sure we are authentically ready to walk in the way of Jesus.  </p><p><br></p> <p>We wrap up our study of the Sermon on the Mount with a strong warning for those who simply pretend this walk is for them. Let's be sure we are authentically ready to walk in the way of Jesus.  </p><p><br></p> We wrap up our study of the Sermon on the Mount with a strong warning for those who simply pretend this walk is for them. Let's be sure we are authentically ready to walk in the way of Jesus.  


]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1820 19 46b128ac8aaee58a7f0a8fc74b7bfd74 no Stick in My Eye Becky Burroughs <p>When we are tempted to judge the person in front of us, Jesus tells us to take a long hard look in the mirror. This morning we listen as Jesus invites us to stop and take the stick out of our eye before we engage with those around us.</p> <p>When we are tempted to judge the person in front of us, Jesus tells us to take a long hard look in the mirror. This morning we listen as Jesus invites us to stop and take the stick out of our eye before we engage with those around us.</p> When we are tempted to judge the person in front of us, Jesus tells us to take a long hard look in the mirror. This morning we listen as Jesus invites us to stop and take the stick out of our eye before we engage with those around us.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1406 20 0ccdbb0b4f88df4b25b0f89aff5b2aaa no True Treasure Mark Smith <p>So what about our stuff? It's difficult to not become so attached to our treasure that it captures our heart. This morning we learn what Jesus is really after in our walk in the kingdom. </p> <p>So what about our stuff? It's difficult to not become so attached to our treasure that it captures our heart. This morning we learn what Jesus is really after in our walk in the kingdom. </p> So what about our stuff? It's difficult to not become so attached to our treasure that it captures our heart. This morning we learn what Jesus is really after in our walk in the kingdom. 

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2015 21 79075608ea036c2b29c3fe46c36cac8e no Pray this Way Pat Bills <p>We pray this way every Sunday. Join us as we unpack this powerful prayer and how it brings shape and meaning to the walk of our discipleship.</p> <p>We pray this way every Sunday. Join us as we unpack this powerful prayer and how it brings shape and meaning to the walk of our discipleship.</p> We pray this way every Sunday. Join us as we unpack this powerful prayer and how it brings shape and meaning to the walk of our discipleship.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1884 22 02f44a60711a635c2b85b7f8b1fbfe40 no You Cannot be Serious Pat Bills <p>Loving and giving is the way of walking with Jesus. But loving and giving without expecting anything in return? This is a hard teaching and leaves us wondering, "Jesus- you cannot be serious!"</p> <p>Loving and giving is the way of walking with Jesus. But loving and giving without expecting anything in return? This is a hard teaching and leaves us wondering, "Jesus- you cannot be serious!"</p> Loving and giving is the way of walking with Jesus. But loving and giving without expecting anything in return? This is a hard teaching and leaves us wondering, "Jesus- you cannot be serious!"

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1973 23 cf1d97664ee5944e0b5dbbce94a071a6 no You Can't Handle the Truth Lana Lockharrt <p>Truth telling matters to most people most of the time... but shouldn't it matter to all disciples all of the time? Join us as we examine what Jesus says about our need for truth telling in a world of deception and self-preservation.</p> <p>Truth telling matters to most people most of the time... but shouldn't it matter to all disciples all of the time? Join us as we examine what Jesus says about our need for truth telling in a world of deception and self-preservation.</p> Truth telling matters to most people most of the time... but shouldn't it matter to all disciples all of the time? Join us as we examine what Jesus says about our need for truth telling in a world of deception and self-preservation.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1716 24 339ce038d3a192eb64bb9b8117dee102 no Jesus and Marvin Gaye Pat Bills <p>What might Jesus say about sexual healing? In the midst of so much pressure from our culture we lean in and listen to a new song about the ways of Jesus and our own pursuit of this timely topic. </p> <p>What might Jesus say about sexual healing? In the midst of so much pressure from our culture we lean in and listen to a new song about the ways of Jesus and our own pursuit of this timely topic. </p> What might Jesus say about sexual healing? In the midst of so much pressure from our culture we lean in and listen to a new song about the ways of Jesus and our own pursuit of this timely topic.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1819 25 902e6e7c86448909e226aa54808a0d7c no Upside Down Perryn Rice <p>This morning Jesus gives a hard teaching for relational reconciliation. And it's hard because it's the opposite or upside down of the world we live in.</p> <p>This morning Jesus gives a hard teaching for relational reconciliation. And it's hard because it's the opposite or upside down of the world we live in.</p> This morning Jesus gives a hard teaching for relational reconciliation. And it's hard because it's the opposite or upside down of the world we live in.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1488 26 88a1d86f131b634b5077d4dbdc685e9b no The Heart of the Matter Pat Bills <p>Ever wonder what Jesus might say matters most when it comes to obedience? Join us as we listen to Jesus describe the heart of walking in his way.</p> <p>Ever wonder what Jesus might say matters most when it comes to obedience? Join us as we listen to Jesus describe the heart of walking in his way.</p> Ever wonder what Jesus might say matters most when it comes to obedience? Join us as we listen to Jesus describe the heart of walking in his way.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1899 27 4385a6f036b536726b9b2d82d402d10a no Stay Salty and Stay Lit Pat Bills <p>This morning we explore the invitation to be the salt and light of the world. Let's listen in as Jesus invites us to walk in the light and to be the salt our neighbors need.</p> <p>This morning we explore the invitation to be the salt and light of the world. Let's listen in as Jesus invites us to walk in the light and to be the salt our neighbors need.</p> This morning we explore the invitation to be the salt and light of the world. Let's listen in as Jesus invites us to walk in the light and to be the salt our neighbors need.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1581 28 67840853431e74a97a3c0282dd363603 no #Blessed Pat Bills <p>The beatitudes are one of the most familiar teaching of Jesus. But what do they really mean? Join us as we unpack the blessed life according to Jesus.</p> <p>The beatitudes are one of the most familiar teaching of Jesus. But what do they really mean? Join us as we unpack the blessed life according to Jesus.</p> The beatitudes are one of the most familiar teaching of Jesus. But what do they really mean? Join us as we unpack the blessed life according to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1808 29 066721109e31eac2859fbf6911d131bf no Beginning at the Ending Pat Bills <p>Join us as we start at the end of the sermon. It is at the end where we find Jesus making the clearest invitation to actually live like this. The only question is, will we?</p> <p>Join us as we start at the end of the sermon. It is at the end where we find Jesus making the clearest invitation to actually live like this. The only question is, will we?</p> Join us as we start at the end of the sermon. It is at the end where we find Jesus making the clearest invitation to actually live like this. The only question is, will we?

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1628 30 eaaf148ec759cf0fe339c814dcb314e6 no The Invitation to Walk Pat Bills <p>This morning we launch our new series through the Sermon on the Mount. We start by noticing the initial invitation of Jesus as he is "proclaiming the good news of the kingdom" and ask, "Is it worth walking this way?"</p> <p>This morning we launch our new series through the Sermon on the Mount. We start by noticing the initial invitation of Jesus as he is "proclaiming the good news of the kingdom" and ask, "Is it worth walking this way?"</p> This morning we launch our new series through the Sermon on the Mount. We start by noticing the initial invitation of Jesus as he is "proclaiming the good news of the kingdom" and ask, "Is it worth walking this way?"

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1772 31 e3b8eca8f68c1b4a2efd2d0f966bade3 no Hanging up Our Jackets Austin Holt Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2102 32 adf1f81b43cd69e61f1d5128746d6e52 no Phaino Love Pat Bills <p>The wait is over, God has come, the light has come into the world! This morning we join John's gospel and hear that the light has come into the world and the "darkness has not overcome it." Joy to the world, the Lord of love has come!</p> <p>The wait is over, God has come, the light has come into the world! This morning we join John's gospel and hear that the light has come into the world and the "darkness has not overcome it." Joy to the world, the Lord of love has come!</p> The wait is over, God has come, the light has come into the world! This morning we join John's gospel and hear that the light has come into the world and the "darkness has not overcome it." Joy to the world, the Lord of love has come!

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1857 33 a439acaf6e39b3ba2516e05d2ca51f0a no Phaino Joy Pat Bills <p>Join us as we lean into Mary's song, the Magnificat. Mary is singing with great joy a song that is sure to brighten the darkness of her world and time. And if we choose, her song can shed light for us as well.</p> <p>Join us as we lean into Mary's song, the Magnificat. Mary is singing with great joy a song that is sure to brighten the darkness of her world and time. And if we choose, her song can shed light for us as well.</p> Join us as we lean into Mary's song, the Magnificat. Mary is singing with great joy a song that is sure to brighten the darkness of her world and time. And if we choose, her song can shed light for us as well.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1907 34 75d7d298c8b0bda5a138eedb2245c4a9 no Phaino Peace Pat Bills <p>Today we lean in and listen to Zechariah as he prophesies the peace for those willing to listen to his son, John. But are we willing to receive the gift of a non-anxious message of peace that Christ will bring? </p> <p>Today we lean in and listen to Zechariah as he prophesies the peace for those willing to listen to his son, John. But are we willing to receive the gift of a non-anxious message of peace that Christ will bring? </p> Today we lean in and listen to Zechariah as he prophesies the peace for those willing to listen to his son, John. But are we willing to receive the gift of a non-anxious message of peace that Christ will bring? 

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2076 35 a03fd5c35a1b017afbc791a201cf30fa no Phaino Hope Pat Bills <p>This morning we begin our advent series by pondering a peculiar text from Matthew's gospel about the coming of Christ. We must "be ready" and yet prepare ourselves with the illuminating hope of Christ's coming again.</p> <p>This morning we begin our advent series by pondering a peculiar text from Matthew's gospel about the coming of Christ. We must "be ready" and yet prepare ourselves with the illuminating hope of Christ's coming again.</p> This morning we begin our advent series by pondering a peculiar text from Matthew's gospel about the coming of Christ. We must "be ready" and yet prepare ourselves with the illuminating hope of Christ's coming again.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1528 36 9244700270ce89078dc29ba5533f0989 no Becoming Disciples of Empowerment by the Holy Spirit Pat Bills <p>We conclude our series by exploring Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church and his desire for their "strength with power through the Spirit." Join us as we discover why our gathering on Sunday is a place of great significance for the Spirit to empower us to form habits for our Christlikeness in the world.</p> <p>We conclude our series by exploring Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church and his desire for their "strength with power through the Spirit." Join us as we discover why our gathering on Sunday is a place of great significance for the Spirit to empower us to form habits for our Christlikeness in the world.</p> We conclude our series by exploring Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church and his desire for their "strength with power through the Spirit." Join us as we discover why our gathering on Sunday is a place of great significance for the Spirit to empower us to form habits for our Christlikeness in the world.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1807 37 2751afa057214da6c7040653b4a55846 no Becoming Disciples of Empowerment like the Seventy Pat Bills <p>This morning we join Jesus and listen as he empowers the seventy to "ask the Lord of the harvest" to send them out as "lambs into the midst of wolves." Join us as we learn how to do the "hard work" of discipleship and the dis-empowering rhythms of being sent into the world for His sake. </p> <p>This morning we join Jesus and listen as he empowers the seventy to "ask the Lord of the harvest" to send them out as "lambs into the midst of wolves." Join us as we learn how to do the "hard work" of discipleship and the dis-empowering rhythms of being sent into the world for His sake. </p> This morning we join Jesus and listen as he empowers the seventy to "ask the Lord of the harvest" to send them out as "lambs into the midst of wolves." Join us as we learn how to do the "hard work" of discipleship and the dis-empowering rhythms of being sent into the world for His sake. 

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2213 38 59e9645860df10ccf4fa11efc0438471 no Becoming Disciples of Empowerment like Jesus Pat Bills <p>Jesus did not just call disciples he empowered them for ministry. This morning we look at key moments in the gospel accounts and how Jesus empowered men and women for ministry in their world and time.</p><p><br></p> <p>Jesus did not just call disciples he empowered them for ministry. This morning we look at key moments in the gospel accounts and how Jesus empowered men and women for ministry in their world and time.</p><p><br></p> Jesus did not just call disciples he empowered them for ministry. This morning we look at key moments in the gospel accounts and how Jesus empowered men and women for ministry in their world and time.


]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1811 39 35bd9d2011424c7e3ed005c795a9f54e no Becoming Disciples for Reconciliation like the Local Church Pat Bills <p>When Paul wrote his letters to the early disciples, he wrote to people who were struggling to get along and "work things out." This morning we look at Paul's plea to come together and submit to one another for the sake of shining like stars in the universe so their reconciled selves can serve the world around them.</p> <p>When Paul wrote his letters to the early disciples, he wrote to people who were struggling to get along and "work things out." This morning we look at Paul's plea to come together and submit to one another for the sake of shining like stars in the universe so their reconciled selves can serve the world around them.</p> When Paul wrote his letters to the early disciples, he wrote to people who were struggling to get along and "work things out." This morning we look at Paul's plea to come together and submit to one another for the sake of shining like stars in the universe so their reconciled selves can serve the world around them.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2208 40 6763be818a75cce59ab692aba696d4c5 no Becoming Disciples for Reconciliation like Jesus <p>Join us as we dive into one of the shortest yet most profound letters in the second testament: Paul's plea for a slave to return to his owner for the sake of reconciliation. Today we look at how the gospel can invite us to reframe our past and future life together.</p> <p>Join us as we dive into one of the shortest yet most profound letters in the second testament: Paul's plea for a slave to return to his owner for the sake of reconciliation. Today we look at how the gospel can invite us to reframe our past and future life together.</p> Join us as we dive into one of the shortest yet most profound letters in the second testament: Paul's plea for a slave to return to his owner for the sake of reconciliation. Today we look at how the gospel can invite us to reframe our past and future life together.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1947 41 179d239c31a0966b27f4bf2b484772ba no Becoming Disciples for Reconciliation like Jesus Pat Bills <p>Today we begin with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount and explore how Jesus imagined disciples would reconcile with one another. Join us as we begin to unpack this difficult topic and learn from the one who turned relationships "upside down."</p> <p>Today we begin with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount and explore how Jesus imagined disciples would reconcile with one another. Join us as we begin to unpack this difficult topic and learn from the one who turned relationships "upside down."</p> Today we begin with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount and explore how Jesus imagined disciples would reconcile with one another. Join us as we begin to unpack this difficult topic and learn from the one who turned relationships "upside down."

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2345 42 8e82cd0da50062c80dea4a9b7b7a7f00 no Becoming Disciples who Pray like the Early Church Pat Bills <p>The writer of Acts tells us that when Peter and John were released from prison "the place they had prayed was shaken and they spoke the word of God with boldness." Join us as we discover how prayer fueled the courage of the early church and its witness.</p> <p>The writer of Acts tells us that when Peter and John were released from prison "the place they had prayed was shaken and they spoke the word of God with boldness." Join us as we discover how prayer fueled the courage of the early church and its witness.</p> The writer of Acts tells us that when Peter and John were released from prison "the place they had prayed was shaken and they spoke the word of God with boldness." Join us as we discover how prayer fueled the courage of the early church and its witness.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2247 43 1b2bfe334a18b69daebf0dea1c1beca3 no Becoming Disciples who Pray like Nehemiah Pat Bills <p>This morning we take a step back into the ancient world of Nehemiah and learn how he took several months to pray and fast over the brokenness of the walls of Jerusalem. Join us as we notice his commitment and calling to a posture of earnest listening before action.</p> <p>This morning we take a step back into the ancient world of Nehemiah and learn how he took several months to pray and fast over the brokenness of the walls of Jerusalem. Join us as we notice his commitment and calling to a posture of earnest listening before action.</p> This morning we take a step back into the ancient world of Nehemiah and learn how he took several months to pray and fast over the brokenness of the walls of Jerusalem. Join us as we notice his commitment and calling to a posture of earnest listening before action.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1964 44 6692f117ef92e6c73016538d8b6b1e8e no Becoming Disciples who Pray like Jesus Pat Bills <p>Join us as we look at the prayer life of Jesus and his invitation to teach his disciples to pray. We will take a closer look at his need for solitude, withdrawal, and desire for the kingdom to come "on earth as it is in heaven." </p> <p>Join us as we look at the prayer life of Jesus and his invitation to teach his disciples to pray. We will take a closer look at his need for solitude, withdrawal, and desire for the kingdom to come "on earth as it is in heaven." </p> Join us as we look at the prayer life of Jesus and his invitation to teach his disciples to pray. We will take a closer look at his need for solitude, withdrawal, and desire for the kingdom to come "on earth as it is in heaven." 

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1920 45 1eaa2a188efc35a77310b95607bbd33d no Refuge and Disciples for the Empty Chair Pat Bills <p>This morning we begin our new series by looking at how the story of scripture has always been about people showing up to say, "I can't" for a God that says, "I know and you're safe with me." Join us as we dive deep in the first and second testaments and explore how God desires his people to gather and become safe spaces for all to feel welcome.</p> <p>This morning we begin our new series by looking at how the story of scripture has always been about people showing up to say, "I can't" for a God that says, "I know and you're safe with me." Join us as we dive deep in the first and second testaments and explore how God desires his people to gather and become safe spaces for all to feel welcome.</p> This morning we begin our new series by looking at how the story of scripture has always been about people showing up to say, "I can't" for a God that says, "I know and you're safe with me." Join us as we dive deep in the first and second testaments and explore how God desires his people to gather and become safe spaces for all to feel welcome.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2182 46 081cf94054ea5f2a673a8124f14e975d no Eating by Sharing Pat Bills <p>Today we conclude our series by hearing from scripture and our Minister for Children, Amber Norris, on how spending intentional time with others around the table forms us as disciples.</p><p><br></p> <p>Today we conclude our series by hearing from scripture and our Minister for Children, Amber Norris, on how spending intentional time with others around the table forms us as disciples.</p><p><br></p> Today we conclude our series by hearing from scripture and our Minister for Children, Amber Norris, on how spending intentional time with others around the table forms us as disciples.


]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2518 47 d7c0e2ab5fa9e414cb2d4cba647c2538 no Listening by Moving Pat Bills <p>Today we hear from the story of scripture and our Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, of how we listen in order to move towards the needs of others. </p> <p>Today we hear from the story of scripture and our Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, of how we listen in order to move towards the needs of others. </p> Today we hear from the story of scripture and our Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, of how we listen in order to move towards the needs of others. 

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2622 48 616b4bc541cc3038e5da214a7ec91a4b no Blessing by Sacrificing Pat Bills <p>Today we hear from scripture and our Finance Minister, Sharon McIlroy, on our role in blessing others through intentional sacrifice.</p> <p>Today we hear from scripture and our Finance Minister, Sharon McIlroy, on our role in blessing others through intentional sacrifice.</p> Today we hear from scripture and our Finance Minister, Sharon McIlroy, on our role in blessing others through intentional sacrifice.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2024 49 a16c000acbc6be16574a8a28488f4dbe no Assisting by Investing Hunter Howard <p>Today we hear from scripture and family members of how Highland Oaks can be a place for investing in deeper relationships.</p><p><br></p> <p>Today we hear from scripture and family members of how Highland Oaks can be a place for investing in deeper relationships.</p><p><br></p> Today we hear from scripture and family members of how Highland Oaks can be a place for investing in deeper relationships.


]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1996 50 751d08976431659b2bcd0ab30e1b2791 no Training by Dwelling Pat Bills <p>Today we hear from the story of scripture from our Minister for Students, Austin Holt of how an experience of "dwelling in the word" helps prepare us for discipleship.</p><p><br></p><p>Speakers: Pat Bills and Austin Holt</p><p><br></p> <p>Today we hear from the story of scripture from our Minister for Students, Austin Holt of how an experience of "dwelling in the word" helps prepare us for discipleship.</p><p><br></p><p>Speakers: Pat Bills and Austin Holt</p><p><br></p> Today we hear from the story of scripture from our Minister for Students, Austin Holt of how an experience of "dwelling in the word" helps prepare us for discipleship.


Speakers: Pat Bills and Austin Holt


]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1928 51 dbd44113f21e8cd41681c3388d4f75a9 no Discipleship Strategies Pat Bills <p>We can talk about a vision for discipleship but what are we to do? Join us this morning as return to a foundational teaching about discipleship and then hear from the heart of our shepherds as we commit again to pursuing Jesus.</p> <p>We can talk about a vision for discipleship but what are we to do? Join us this morning as return to a foundational teaching about discipleship and then hear from the heart of our shepherds as we commit again to pursuing Jesus.</p> We can talk about a vision for discipleship but what are we to do? Join us this morning as return to a foundational teaching about discipleship and then hear from the heart of our shepherds as we commit again to pursuing Jesus.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1788 52 e41f94e26be5414e0f5aed7c9e4f7c74 no Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is My Shepherd Annette Sharp <p>Today we conclude our series by hearing from one of our own Highland Oaks Shepherds, Annette Sharp, about the loving and gentle shepherding God revealed in scripture.</p> <p>Today we conclude our series by hearing from one of our own Highland Oaks Shepherds, Annette Sharp, about the loving and gentle shepherding God revealed in scripture.</p> Today we conclude our series by hearing from one of our own Highland Oaks Shepherds, Annette Sharp, about the loving and gentle shepherding God revealed in scripture.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1490 53 c88a4a8af02ab1e96dfa76e88454dba8 no Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace Holly Racca <p>This morning we are honored to welcome Holly Racca, minister in Abilene and Highland Oaks own, to preach on the power of God's peace from the story of Gideon. </p> <p>This morning we are honored to welcome Holly Racca, minister in Abilene and Highland Oaks own, to preach on the power of God's peace from the story of Gideon. </p> This morning we are honored to welcome Holly Racca, minister in Abilene and Highland Oaks own, to preach on the power of God's peace from the story of Gideon. 

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1339 54 b6740f1dce7751b74d007fa20dac47b9 no Jehovah Mekadesh: The Lord Who Sanctifies Pat Bills <p>Today Pat teaches about the holiness of God and looks at the who, what, and why of the Levitical law.</p> <p>Today Pat teaches about the holiness of God and looks at the who, what, and why of the Levitical law.</p> Today Pat teaches about the holiness of God and looks at the who, what, and why of the Levitical law.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2150 55 5344c62745f6357d4dbdcc3f51b8b6b4 no Jehovah Nissi: The Lord is My Banner Pat Bills <p>This morning Pat looks at how the God of Israel meets them in battle and secures a victory.</p> <p>This morning Pat looks at how the God of Israel meets them in battle and secures a victory.</p> This morning Pat looks at how the God of Israel meets them in battle and secures a victory.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1685 56 9263d5cbad5eff1989302f4261990577 no Jehovah Rophe: The Lord Who Heals Pat Bills <p>Today Pat returns with a message from the wilderness wanderings of Israel and explores a painful moment in the stage of their journey to a new land.</p> <p>Today Pat returns with a message from the wilderness wanderings of Israel and explores a painful moment in the stage of their journey to a new land.</p> Today Pat returns with a message from the wilderness wanderings of Israel and explores a painful moment in the stage of their journey to a new land.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1954 57 26221455a32cc6eec63942fc34c51b25 no Yahweh: I am who I am Amber Norris <p>This morning one of our Ministers, Amber Norris, continues our Naming God series by unpacking a pivotal moment in the life of Moses while encountering God through a burning bush.</p> <p>This morning one of our Ministers, Amber Norris, continues our Naming God series by unpacking a pivotal moment in the life of Moses while encountering God through a burning bush.</p> This morning one of our Ministers, Amber Norris, continues our Naming God series by unpacking a pivotal moment in the life of Moses while encountering God through a burning bush.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1525 58 c61d464bfe4811e718ffc92f00838a19 no Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Provides Perryn Rice <p>This morning we welcome our friend, Perryn Rice from Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, as he launches our new series with an important and difficult moment in the life of Abraham. </p> <p>This morning we welcome our friend, Perryn Rice from Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, as he launches our new series with an important and difficult moment in the life of Abraham. </p> This morning we welcome our friend, Perryn Rice from Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church, as he launches our new series with an important and difficult moment in the life of Abraham. 

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 992 59 380af0fa05cd5da8fa252c329fef2f24 no Eating: Spending Intentional Time with Others Pat Bills <p>In our final installment in this T.A.B.L.E. series, we explore how eating with others creates space for welcome. So, join us as we discuss the ways we can eat with one another as a means for spending intentional time together.</p><p><br></p> <p>In our final installment in this T.A.B.L.E. series, we explore how eating with others creates space for welcome. So, join us as we discuss the ways we can eat with one another as a means for spending intentional time together.</p><p><br></p> In our final installment in this T.A.B.L.E. series, we explore how eating with others creates space for welcome. So, join us as we discuss the ways we can eat with one another as a means for spending intentional time together.


]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2062 60 8b500d187559e6642de1e0900950921e no Listening: Moving Towards the Needs of Others Pat Bills <p>In our church family, we desire to follow the guidance of Holy Spirit as we listen. And this morning, we learn how listening moves us towards the needs of others.</p> <p>In our church family, we desire to follow the guidance of Holy Spirit as we listen. And this morning, we learn how listening moves us towards the needs of others.</p> In our church family, we desire to follow the guidance of Holy Spirit as we listen. And this morning, we learn how listening moves us towards the needs of others.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1586 61 af97cfc943e47554337bae7bd28796e1 no Blessing: Making Intentional Sacrifices Pat Bills <p>From the story of Abraham to Jesus we discover God’s mission to bless the world. And today we unpack how living the teachings of Jesus can lead us to making intentional sacrifices in our growth as disciples.</p> <p>From the story of Abraham to Jesus we discover God’s mission to bless the world. And today we unpack how living the teachings of Jesus can lead us to making intentional sacrifices in our growth as disciples.</p> From the story of Abraham to Jesus we discover God’s mission to bless the world. And today we unpack how living the teachings of Jesus can lead us to making intentional sacrifices in our growth as disciples.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1816 62 421d3215aff253d3654206a6702d69ce no Assisting: Investing in Deeper Relationships Pat Bills <p>At Highland Oaks we have made a commitment to assist others through a shared journey in Christ. This morning we look at why investing in deeper relationships matter to our growth as disciples.</p> <p>At Highland Oaks we have made a commitment to assist others through a shared journey in Christ. This morning we look at why investing in deeper relationships matter to our growth as disciples.</p> At Highland Oaks we have made a commitment to assist others through a shared journey in Christ. This morning we look at why investing in deeper relationships matter to our growth as disciples.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2047 63 b2f56a9e270e45364e44f334d0cae905 no Dwelling in the Word Pat Bills <p>When we think of training ourselves in the way of Jesus, we need to consider how the story of scripture serves as a steady guide and invitation. This morning we look at how dwelling in the words invites us as full participants in God’s mission to the world.</p> <p>When we think of training ourselves in the way of Jesus, we need to consider how the story of scripture serves as a steady guide and invitation. This morning we look at how dwelling in the words invites us as full participants in God’s mission to the world.</p> When we think of training ourselves in the way of Jesus, we need to consider how the story of scripture serves as a steady guide and invitation. This morning we look at how dwelling in the words invites us as full participants in God’s mission to the world.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2173 64 dfabc195afe6ab09a6bc341cfcbb999d no Back to the T.A.B.L.E. Pat Bills <p>This morning we return to the image that brings shape and meaning to our mission for loving, growing, and sending disciples at the Highland Oaks Church: the table. Join us as we explore a key way Jesus taught the habits and practices of discipleship.</p> <p>This morning we return to the image that brings shape and meaning to our mission for loving, growing, and sending disciples at the Highland Oaks Church: the table. Join us as we explore a key way Jesus taught the habits and practices of discipleship.</p> This morning we return to the image that brings shape and meaning to our mission for loving, growing, and sending disciples at the Highland Oaks Church: the table. Join us as we explore a key way Jesus taught the habits and practices of discipleship.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2164 65 db6d392328c9ab5e73bb16ca20117091 no Come and Have Breakfast Becky Burroughs <p>We conclude our series from the gospel of John by listening to Jesus invite his disciples to come and have breakfast. This morning our fellow Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, will bring us a powerful conclusion to this series on listening and learning from Jesus. </p> <p>We conclude our series from the gospel of John by listening to Jesus invite his disciples to come and have breakfast. This morning our fellow Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, will bring us a powerful conclusion to this series on listening and learning from Jesus. </p> We conclude our series from the gospel of John by listening to Jesus invite his disciples to come and have breakfast. This morning our fellow Outreach Minister, Becky Burroughs, will bring us a powerful conclusion to this series on listening and learning from Jesus.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1608 66 4d30259b4fbf5a71d907efcdd97793e3 no Why Are You Weeping? Pat Bills <p>Hallelujah, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the joyous reality of the resurrection. We listen to Jesus announce to Mary and world the great news of the triumph of God. </p> <p>Hallelujah, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the joyous reality of the resurrection. We listen to Jesus announce to Mary and world the great news of the triumph of God. </p> Hallelujah, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the joyous reality of the resurrection. We listen to Jesus announce to Mary and world the great news of the triumph of God.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1063 67 6acd5a8dfdd540471012168060044753 no I am Thirsty- It is Finished Pat Bills <p>It is one of the most crucial moments in the story of scripture. And just like the very beginning, God has a word in the midst of darkness. Join us as we embrace the cold reality of the cross while listening for the lesson of Jesus “finishing” the work to be done. </p> <p>It is one of the most crucial moments in the story of scripture. And just like the very beginning, God has a word in the midst of darkness. Join us as we embrace the cold reality of the cross while listening for the lesson of Jesus “finishing” the work to be done. </p> It is one of the most crucial moments in the story of scripture. And just like the very beginning, God has a word in the midst of darkness. Join us as we embrace the cold reality of the cross while listening for the lesson of Jesus “finishing” the work to be done.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1878 68 0ae83927c6952780d4b46c6d1db58cd4 no They May All Be One Pat Bills <p>This morning Jesus is praying and we get to listen to what he says. Among the many things Jesus prays, he prays for his disciples to be “one.” What does this even mean? Today we dare to join Jesus in prayer and live into this bold invitation.</p> <p>This morning Jesus is praying and we get to listen to what he says. Among the many things Jesus prays, he prays for his disciples to be “one.” What does this even mean? Today we dare to join Jesus in prayer and live into this bold invitation.</p> This morning Jesus is praying and we get to listen to what he says. Among the many things Jesus prays, he prays for his disciples to be “one.” What does this even mean? Today we dare to join Jesus in prayer and live into this bold invitation.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2043 69 35d6f6691e5b702bb6a19822fe7a6621 no You Also Ought to Wash Pat Bills <p>My bet is that most of us wouldn’t want to wash someone else’s feet! Yet this is one of the greatest examples Jesus gives to his followers as the way of discipleship. Join us as we unpack this beautiful moment of humility and learn the lessons of servant-leadership for our world and time. </p> <p>My bet is that most of us wouldn’t want to wash someone else’s feet! Yet this is one of the greatest examples Jesus gives to his followers as the way of discipleship. Join us as we unpack this beautiful moment of humility and learn the lessons of servant-leadership for our world and time. </p> My bet is that most of us wouldn’t want to wash someone else’s feet! Yet this is one of the greatest examples Jesus gives to his followers as the way of discipleship. Join us as we unpack this beautiful moment of humility and learn the lessons of servant-leadership for our world and time.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1985 70 dccea6fa6f5db342df8425613dbaf3f4 no Leave Her Alone Tiffany Yecke-Brooks <p>Today we welcome a special guest to preach, Tiffany Yecke-Brooks. As someone who has struggled with doubt and assurance, Tiffany brings a word from one of the “best” stories of John- a powerful and poignant moment as we watch Mary anoint the feet of Jesus. And again, in the face of question and controversy, Jesus teaches us a lesson about seeing people over problems. </p> <p>Today we welcome a special guest to preach, Tiffany Yecke-Brooks. As someone who has struggled with doubt and assurance, Tiffany brings a word from one of the “best” stories of John- a powerful and poignant moment as we watch Mary anoint the feet of Jesus. And again, in the face of question and controversy, Jesus teaches us a lesson about seeing people over problems. </p> Today we welcome a special guest to preach, Tiffany Yecke-Brooks. As someone who has struggled with doubt and assurance, Tiffany brings a word from one of the “best” stories of John- a powerful and poignant moment as we watch Mary anoint the feet of Jesus. And again, in the face of question and controversy, Jesus teaches us a lesson about seeing people over problems.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1121 71 1f07b09273b26b6edf500e352619af0c no Take Away the Stone Pat Bills <p>Today we listen to the story of the raising of Lazarus. What a significant moment in the meeting of both God and human motion. Join us as we unpack this wonderful encounter of our Lord who is still “the resurrection and the life.”</p> <p>Today we listen to the story of the raising of Lazarus. What a significant moment in the meeting of both God and human motion. Join us as we unpack this wonderful encounter of our Lord who is still “the resurrection and the life.”</p> Today we listen to the story of the raising of Lazarus. What a significant moment in the meeting of both God and human motion. Join us as we unpack this wonderful encounter of our Lord who is still “the resurrection and the life.”

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1535 72 3223c78e6c8b1310599fcb8a2e6b6449 no Go and Wash Pat Bills <p>This morning we are invited on a journey with Jesus as he encounters a blind man. There are questions, a healing, and a revelation of who Jesus comes to be for those who long to see. Come and listen as we consider how we might “go and wash” so that we might overcome our own blindness. </p> <p>This morning we are invited on a journey with Jesus as he encounters a blind man. There are questions, a healing, and a revelation of who Jesus comes to be for those who long to see. Come and listen as we consider how we might “go and wash” so that we might overcome our own blindness. </p> This morning we are invited on a journey with Jesus as he encounters a blind man. There are questions, a healing, and a revelation of who Jesus comes to be for those who long to see. Come and listen as we consider how we might “go and wash” so that we might overcome our own blindness.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1953 73 d7ce336a480bb46fbe980ecfb933dff9 no Go On Your Way Pat Bills <p>The title of this story in our Bible is, “The Woman Caught in Adultery.” What a crude description of a moment with Jesus that has been used and abused. Join us as we reframe this story into a scene of grace and understanding for a person who is not a problem… at least to Jesus. </p> <p>The title of this story in our Bible is, “The Woman Caught in Adultery.” What a crude description of a moment with Jesus that has been used and abused. Join us as we reframe this story into a scene of grace and understanding for a person who is not a problem… at least to Jesus. </p> The title of this story in our Bible is, “The Woman Caught in Adultery.” What a crude description of a moment with Jesus that has been used and abused. Join us as we reframe this story into a scene of grace and understanding for a person who is not a problem… at least to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1869 74 b6fdcdbf9365d35aa1769b43268ad701 no Stand up - Take your Mat - Walk Josh Tracy <p>This morning we are thrilled to welcome back “home” our friend Josh Tracy. Josh will preach from the story of Jesus healing an invalid on the Sabbath. Let’s listen in as Josh invites us to imagine how we might need Jesus to bring us to our own places of healing.</p> <p>This morning we are thrilled to welcome back “home” our friend Josh Tracy. Josh will preach from the story of Jesus healing an invalid on the Sabbath. Let’s listen in as Josh invites us to imagine how we might need Jesus to bring us to our own places of healing.</p> This morning we are thrilled to welcome back “home” our friend Josh Tracy. Josh will preach from the story of Jesus healing an invalid on the Sabbath. Let’s listen in as Josh invites us to imagine how we might need Jesus to bring us to our own places of healing.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2399 75 0ad30de7d217fb8793319b804c152f54 no Woman, Believe Me Pat Bills <p>John tells us that Jesus “had to go through Samaria” on his way back to Galilee. And so he encounters a woman, at a well, and has a most memorable conversation about water, worship, and the way of spirit and truth. Join us as we walk into Samaria with Jesus and listen for our lesson at the well. </p> <p>John tells us that Jesus “had to go through Samaria” on his way back to Galilee. And so he encounters a woman, at a well, and has a most memorable conversation about water, worship, and the way of spirit and truth. Join us as we walk into Samaria with Jesus and listen for our lesson at the well. </p> John tells us that Jesus “had to go through Samaria” on his way back to Galilee. And so he encounters a woman, at a well, and has a most memorable conversation about water, worship, and the way of spirit and truth. Join us as we walk into Samaria with Jesus and listen for our lesson at the well.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2178 76 0931b2ace60577cc3049fe7e3f7f6255 no For God So Loved Pat Bills <p>If you’ve heard John before you’ve no doubt heard John 3:16. But like any verse in the story of scripture, there is a context. This morning we unpack this familiar encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus and lean in to listen to Jesus teach us something about the mercy and abounding love of God.</p> <p>If you’ve heard John before you’ve no doubt heard John 3:16. But like any verse in the story of scripture, there is a context. This morning we unpack this familiar encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus and lean in to listen to Jesus teach us something about the mercy and abounding love of God.</p> If you’ve heard John before you’ve no doubt heard John 3:16. But like any verse in the story of scripture, there is a context. This morning we unpack this familiar encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus and lean in to listen to Jesus teach us something about the mercy and abounding love of God.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2056 77 dc381e0aa4331c2b8405cbed90b18fcc no Fill the Jars Pat Bills <p>This morning we find ourselves in Cana of Galilee. Jesus is at a wedding and the wine has run out. It is a major embarrassment and social crisis. Yet. John tells us that Jesus asks the servants to “fill the jars with water” thus beginning the teaching of Jesus for those in need. Who do we turn to when the wine runs out? Join us as we imagine where we are in the story.</p> <p>This morning we find ourselves in Cana of Galilee. Jesus is at a wedding and the wine has run out. It is a major embarrassment and social crisis. Yet. John tells us that Jesus asks the servants to “fill the jars with water” thus beginning the teaching of Jesus for those in need. Who do we turn to when the wine runs out? Join us as we imagine where we are in the story.</p> This morning we find ourselves in Cana of Galilee. Jesus is at a wedding and the wine has run out. It is a major embarrassment and social crisis. Yet. John tells us that Jesus asks the servants to “fill the jars with water” thus beginning the teaching of Jesus for those in need. Who do we turn to when the wine runs out? Join us as we imagine where we are in the story.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1628 78 8f89e8b8d2487ff0f9be0499bd94ad1c no