Heights Church Podcast

Philppians 3:17-4:1 | Perseverance in Faith | March 16, 2025

How do we stay faithful when life gets hard?
In this message from Philippians 3:17–4:1, Dr. Robert B. Sloan unpacks Paul’s call to perseverance. Whether you’re feeling strong or weary in your walk with Christ, this sermon will encourage you to press on, stand firm, and remember where your true citizenship lies.
 
Take a few minutes to listen—you’ll walk away with renewed hope and perspective.

Luke 4:1-13 | Jesus’ Temptation and the Path to True Authority | March 09, 2025

In this episode, we explore Luke 4:1-13, where Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. Satan offers him power, provision, and protection—but at a cost. Instead of taking the easy way out, Jesus remains obedient to the Father, resisting temptation through faith and Scripture. His choice ultimately leads to his true authority over heaven and earth, proving that God’s plan is always greater than worldly shortcuts.
We’ll also unpack how this moment connects to spiritual warfare, Old Testament prophecy, and what it means for us today. How do we respond when faced with temptation? Can we trust God even when the path is difficult?
Tune in to discover how Jesus’ victory in the wilderness shapes our own battles and faith journey.

The Glory of Christ and the Call to Listen | Luke 9:28–43 | Dr. Paul Sloan

On the mountain of transfiguration, the disciples see Jesus in a new way. His glory reveals who he truly is and answers the question of why his call to follow carries such urgency.
Dr. Paul Sloan explores Luke 9 and shows how the transfiguration reveals Jesus as the Son of God who possesses the very glory of God. Because of who he is, the command becomes clear: listen to him.
Following Christ often requires trust when his teachings challenge our instincts and the values of the surrounding culture. Yet the voice that calls us is the voice of the one who loves us and leads us toward life.
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The Generosity of God | Luke 6 | Dr. Paul Sloan

God’s mercy is more generous than we often imagine. In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores Jesus’ call in Luke 6 to show mercy as our heavenly Father is merciful.
The sermon also connects this teaching with 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul describes God’s ultimate generosity in the resurrection. The same God who forgives and restores also promises a new and imperishable body so that his people can live forever in his presence.
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The Gospel of First Importance | 1 Corinthians 15:12–20 | Dr. Robert Sloan

Controversy surrounds many issues in life and even within the church, but Scripture points us back to what truly matters. In this message, Dr. Robert Sloan explains why the resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the center of the Christian faith.
Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, this sermon explores why the gospel is the foundation of Christian belief, the power that transforms lives, and the pattern that shapes how believers live.
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Remember the Gospel | 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Paul’s call to remember the gospel. The Christian life begins and continues with remembering what God has done through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This sermon explores why Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to remember. From Israel’s rescue from Egypt to the church’s celebration of the Lord’s Supper, remembering shapes how believers live, obey, rest, and rejoice in the grace of God.
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Rejected and Received | Luke 4:21–30 | Dr. Paul Sloan

Why did Jesus face rejection in His own hometown?
In this message from Luke 4, Dr. Paul Sloan explores why the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus and what that rejection reveals about our own hearts.
This sermon calls us to examine the subtle ways we resist Christ’s authority, question His mercy, and hesitate to trust His grace.
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Good News for the Burdened | Luke 4:16-21 | Dr. Paul Sloan

Jesus stood in his hometown synagogue and declared that Isaiah’s promise was fulfilled in their hearing.
In Luke 4:16-21, Paul Sloan shows how Christ announces freedom for the captive and release for the burdened.
This message explores Jubilee, forgiveness, and the unburdened life that only Jesus gives. Christ does not simply remove guilt. He teaches us how to walk in freedom.
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Worship Reorients the Disconnected Heart | Psalm 36 | Dr. Robert Sloan

Have you ever felt disconnected from what you know is true?
Psalm 36 speaks into that tension and shows how worship realigns the heart with the character of God.
Dr. Robert Sloan explores the contrast between the path of the wicked and the boundless mercy, justice, and love of God. He shows how gathering in worship helps us see light in God’s light and trust that His justice will prevail.
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A New Heart for a Wandering Soul | Luke 3:15-22 | Dr. Paul Sloan

In this sermon from Luke 3:15–22, Paul Sloan reflects on John the Baptist’s promise that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. What does it mean to receive a new heart instead of simply experiencing another moment of inspiration?
This message explores the difference between being moved emotionally and being transformed spiritually. Through Christ, God does more than stir our affections. He renews us from within.
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