The Word from South Highland

July 14, 2024 - As a congregation calls a new senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson teaches from Psalm 23 about the Shepherd restoring His flock to a condition in which they can continue down paths of righteousness.

July 7, 2024 - Teaching on Psalm 23, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that God loves us too much to just leave us where we are. Rather, God the Good Shepherd is always leading us to higher ground, and that journey always takes us through valleys along the way.

June 30, 2024 - When our Shepherd, the Lord, leads us to green pastures and beside still waters, we are at peace, washed and restored. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches from Psalm 23.

June 23, 2024 - In the midst of the wind and waves all around the disciples, Jesus calmed the storm. Rev. Dr. Larry Michael, teaching from Mark, says the peace of Jesus is a steadfast, positive peace that can transform how life's circumstances affect us.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 7, 2024 - In four sermons for Youth Sunday, South Highland high school seniors offer some very touching, heartfelt testimonies about how God has been present throughout their lives.

March 31, 2024 - If Jesus died to save us from our sins, why did he live? Teaching from John, Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson says that the risen Christ is an equal opportunity savior for all people everywhere.

March 29, 2024 - Throughout the Bible, the leaders of Israel - its "shepherds" - repeatedly failed to nurture their flock. Rev. Cort Gatliff, teaching from John, says that the cross of Good Friday is the symbol of Jesus' status as The Good Shepherd.

March 28, 2024 - On the night Jesus was betrayed, he washed the feet of his disciples. In a message for Maundy Thursday, Rev. Abby Gatliff says that real cleansing doesn't happen with water, but rather on the cross with blood shed for the forgiveness of sin.

March 24, 2024 - As Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week, Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Mark 11 that, with His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, Jesus  alone was infinitely high, yet chose to go infinitely low, entering as a king but prepared to carry the burden of the sins of the world.