If we had the time, we could tell each other how busy we are. But in our rush to accomplish more, are we missing out on the promises of rest that God has given to us? One of the great promises of God to those that follow Him is that He gives re

July 3, 2022 - The Better Moses // Hebrews 3

Jul 3rd, 2022 37m 59s

Hebrews 3 reminds us of one of the greatest leaders from the Old Testament, Moses. While Moses was used greatly of God, there is simply no comparison when he is placed next to Christ. Hear Jacob Revels as he opens the Word of God to show us how

May 29, 2022 - Next Steps: Teams // 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

May 29th, 2022 49m 28s

We accomplish more together than we ever could alone. With that in mind, we must work together in teams for the purpose of accomplishing the mission of the church, making disciples of Jesus Christ. --New to Heritage?Want to get more involved

July 25, 2021 - Escaping Grace // Jonah 1

Jul 25th, 2021 42m 16s

This may come as a surprise, but the story of Jonah is NOT about the whale. Instead, we find the running prophet serves as a picture of how we often respond to God. As we step into the first chapter of the book of Jonah, let's not be too hard o

July 18, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Prayer // Matthew 6:5-15

Jul 18th, 2021 41m 37s

While the best way to learn to pray is to pray. As we pray, how are we called to go about it and what should we pray about? And really, what is prayer? What we find from Jesus' words is that prayer is possibly the best way that we can express o

July 11, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Discipleship // Luke 14:25-35

Jul 11th, 2021 34m 40s

What was the goal of the New Testament church? The answer is to make disciples. So what did Jesus mean when He called men and women to follow Him? He answers this question in Luke 14 by giving some specific things that a disciple must not do if

July 4, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Liberty // Romans 14:1-23

Jul 4th, 2021 36m 46s

Disagreements aren't new. So how do we handle it when they arise within the context of the church? The answer is in Christian liberty. In this message, we explore how Paul handled conflict between members of the church that came from different

June 27, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Newcomers // 3 John 1-15

Jun 27th, 2021 38m 18s

As a church continues its mission to reach others with the gospel of Jesus Christ, it's vital that the church continue to work with and welcome the newcomers into the work of the ministry. (Our guest Mike Durbin brings part five of the series "

June 20, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Generosity // 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Jun 20th, 2021 30m 27s

Generosity is the biblical response to opportunity and need. What does it mean for believers in Christ to live generous lives? (This is part four of the series "The Church That Says Yes.")--New to Heritage?Want to get more involved?Looking

June 13, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to the Lost // Luke 15:1-32

Jun 13th, 2021 45m 37s

What's the value of one? That's the question that Jesus asks and answers through a series of stories teaching us about God's heart for lost things, even when it's only one! (This is part four of the series "The Church That Says Yes.")--New to

June 6, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Serving // Romans 12:1-21

Jun 10th, 2021 46m 1s

We serve because we have been served. Jesus came to us and did not demand that we minister, but He ministered. We worship and do for Him as a result of what He has done for us. (This is part three of the series "The Church That Says Yes.")--N

May 30, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to Community // Acts 2:42-47

May 30th, 2021 42m 30s

Christians are told to "one another" 59 times in the New Testament. It may sound obvious but you can't "one another" yourself. This means that we are designed to be a part of a community. So what does it look like to say yes to Christian commun

May 23, 2021 - The Church That Says Yes to God // 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4

May 24th, 2021 39m 30s

In a world with countless options, what does it mean to say "yes" to the right things? It begins by remembering how God has said "yes" to us and looking at how we respond to Him. (This is part one of the series "The Church That Says Yes.") --

May 16, 2021 - Permission to Plunder // Esther 8:1-10:3

May 16th, 2021 49m 9s

While Haman is gone, the Jews are still in danger from the edict of Ahasuerus. So how does God bring deliverance for His people as the book of Esther comes to a close? (This is part six of a series entitled "Invisible God.")--New to Heritage?

May 9, 2021 - You Shot Your Eye Out // Esther 6:1-7:10

May 9th, 2021 38m 43s

When it comes to the attacks of His enemies, merely defending His people is not enough for God. As we wind down the book of Esther, the enemy of God, Haman, finds himself on a ride of events that it's too late to opt-out of. Watch what happens

May 2, 2021 - Echoes of Grace // Esther 5:1-14

May 2nd, 2021 41m 38s

Have you ever heard an echo? Of course, you have! In the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) the message of God is shouted loudly through Jesus. While a cursory reading of the book of Esther may leave you wondering "Where is God?", chapter

April 25, 2021 - Do As I Say and Not As I Did // Esther 4:1-17

Apr 25th, 2021 44m

How do you respond when God shows you that you need to change? This is a crucial question for us to answer in our own lives and we can learn a thing or two from the model of Mordecai. (This is part three of a series entitled "Invisible God.")

April 18, 2021 - The Benjaminite and the Agagite // Esther 2:19-3:15

Apr 19th, 2021 47m 1s

As we meet the villan of the book of Esther, the feud between Mordecai and the wicked Haman goes back much further than the beginning of the book. Join us as we dive-in to how God uses the failure of a former king to accomplish His plan. (This

April 11, 2021 - A Tale of Two Kings // Esther 1:1-2:18

Apr 11th, 2021 41m 57s

Through the book of Esther, God is never mentioned but always working. The introduction to the book poses the vile King Ahasuerus against the invisible but ever-present King of the universe as an enthralling drama is about to unfold. (This is p

April 4, 2021 - Unlikely Ways God Works // John 20:1-18

Apr 4th, 2021 39m 41s

God rarely works the way that we do. For example, which of us would see death as a pathway to victory? And which of us would choose a woman like Mary Magdalene to be the one to carry our message? Join us as we dig into Mary's story and as we ga

March 28, 2021 - Thy Kingdom or My Kingdom // 1 Peter 5:1-14

Mar 28th, 2021 36m 57s

The story of the Bible is often told as a story of conflicting kingdoms - the kingdom of God and the kingdom of self. As he wraps up his letter, Peter challenges believers with a few specific ways to take our little "kingdom" and give it to Him

March 21, 2021 - Why Am I Not Surprised? // 1 Peter 4:12-19

Mar 21st, 2021 40m 8s

Hardships and life can catch us off guard, but should they? Sure, the circumstances can be unexpected, but knowing that the world that we live in is broken by sin, followers of Jesus should be prepared to walk through difficulties knowing that

March 14, 2021 - Same Skin; New You // 1 Peter 4:1-11

Mar 14th, 2021 45m 24s

Wouldn't it be nice if your face changed when God saved you? That way everyone would notice the new you and expect something different. But that's not how God works. Instead of changing us from the outside in, He works from the inside out. So h

March 7, 2021 - Displaying and Declaring // 1 Peter 3:8-22

Mar 7th, 2021 47m 2s

When people are passionate about something, it's hard to spend time with them without knowing about it! Most of us are like this about our kids, jobs, or hobbies, and followers of Jesus are called to be like this about the One that saved them.

February 28, 2021 - Be Subject // 1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Feb 28th, 2021 46m 24s

Nobody likes being told what to do, but Peter says three times in this passage that we are to "be subject" in specific areas of life. Through our subjection to earthly authorities, we actually demonstrate our dependence on our heavenly Authorit