Heights Church Podcast

Doing What We Ought: The Freedom in Obedience | Paul Sloan

In this message from Dr. Paul Sloan, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Luke 17:5–10—where obedience isn’t about earning God’s favor but living in trust. Discover how God’s commands are never meaningless or impossible, but invitations into a freer, fuller life.
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The Rich Man and Lazarus: Mercy That Cannot Wait | Paul Sloan

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31. With vivid irony, the story exposes the dangers of living without mercy and the way wealth deceives the heart. This message challenges us to live in step with God’s vision... marked by compassion, generosity, and trust in Him above all else.
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Repentance and God’s Heart of Mercy | Paul Sloan

Dr. Paul Sloan shares from Jeremiah 8 and Luke 16 about the reality of judgment, the sorrow of sin, and the hope of repentance. God does not wait for us to be perfect; He longs for us to turn back with honest hearts. Even in our rebellion, He meets us with mercy through Christ.
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The Folly and Power of the Cross | Paul Sloan

Why does Paul call the cross “foolishness”? In this message, we look at how God turned what appeared to be defeat into the ultimate act of love and victory. From prophecy to fulfillment, from shame to glory, the cross stands at the center of our faith as the place where God’s wisdom and power were revealed.
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Hope in the Midst of Despair | Psalm 42–43 | Dr. Robert Sloan

Psalm 42 and 43 reflect the tension of a soul caught between despair and hope. In this message, Dr. Robert Sloan shows how the psalmist faces exile, loneliness, and taunts... yet refuses to let despair have the final word.
By remembering God’s faithfulness, anticipating His promises, and even speaking truth to his own heart, the psalmist points us toward the hope we have in Christ.
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The Danger of Chasing Honor | Paul Sloan

Dr. Paul Sloan explores Jesus’ teaching on humility, showing how our pursuit of recognition can blind us to both people and God’s work. Instead of self-exaltation, Jesus calls us to honor others and receive our recognition from God alone. Listen in and discover the freedom of choosing God’s honor over human praise.
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Jesus’ Authority and Intelligence: Healing on the Sabbath

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 13:10–17, where Jesus heals a woman bound for eighteen years. In this powerful story, we see not only Christ’s authority to heal but also His wisdom in reasoning with Scripture.
This message challenges us to see ourselves as recipients of His mercy and to live as people who extend that mercy to others. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.
August 24, 2025

The Better Portion: Choosing What Cannot Be Taken

In this week’s message, guest speaker Dr. Austin Freeman reflects on the story of Mary and Martha and the startling wisdom of Jesus’ words: “Only one thing is needed.” Drawing from the Gospel of Luke and the surrounding context of Mary’s deep devotion, Dr. Freeman unpacks how our service, even when well-intentioned, can become a distraction if it isn’t rooted in love and presence.
Listen in as we discover what it means to choose the better portion—the one that will never be taken away.
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Gratitude That Endures: A Message from Colossians 1

What does it mean to be “joyfully thankful” in every circumstance—even when life is hard? In this message from Colossians 1:1–14, we hear Paul’s powerful encouragement to live lives marked by gratitude, strength, and hope. Despite his own suffering, Paul speaks of endurance not as resignation, but as worship. Discover how gratitude can reframe your outlook, renew your trust, and root your identity in Christ.
 
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Sent as Lambs: Finding Strength in Weakness

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 10:1-20, where Jesus commissions seventy disciples with nothing but His authority and a message of peace.
Discover why true joy comes not from spectacular miracles but from knowing your name is written in heaven.
Listen in and be equipped to carry the kingdom into everyday places with humble confidence.
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