Heights Church Podcast

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

Why Jesus Brings Fire and Division | Luke 12 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this sermon from August 17, 2025, Dr. Paul Sloan examines Jesus’ challenging words in Luke 12 and explains how they fit within the larger story of judgment, repentance, and restoration. The message calls listeners to recognize the urgency of the moment and respond faithfully to Christ’s invitation.
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Where Your Treasure Is | Luke 12:32–40 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:32–40 about treasure, anxiety, and the kingdom of God. The message explores how what we pursue shapes our hearts and why God’s reign is the only treasure that endures beyond this life.
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Hidden With Christ A New Way of Life | Colossians 3:1–11 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this sermon from Colossians 3:1–11, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on the freedom and transformation that come from being united with Christ.
Rather than pursuing spiritual growth through self-denial or human rules, believers are invited to live out the new life already given in Christ.
This message explores what it means to set our minds on things above and walk in renewed life.
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Looking for Completion in All the Wrong Places | Colossians 2 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this message from Colossians 2, Dr. Paul Sloan explores why spiritual maturity cannot be found in rules, rituals, or experiences, and why Christ alone brings true fullness and freedom.
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