Highland Church Podcast

In this message, Eric takes us to the edge of the Red Sea to show how God intentionally leads His people into impossible situations—so that His salvation and glory are unmistakable. When Israel was trapped between the sea and Pharaoh’s army, the Lord said, “Be still,” and then made a way where there was no way. That dramatic rescue points forward to an even greater one through Jesus, who turns the ultimate impossibility—death itself—into victory. If you’re facing something that feels overwhelming or beyond your strength, this sermon will remind you that salvation comes by grace, not effort. Listen and be encouraged to stand firm, trust deeply, and receive the gift of a Savior who still makes a way.

In Session Three of Finding Light When Anxiety Strikes, Marisol Biser helps parents learn how to guide children toward lasting stability by replacing hurtful or anxious thoughts with words that are true and helpful. This session focuses on helping kids stay grounded during emotional storms through practical tools like the 5-4-3-2-1 method for de-escalation and regulation. Parents will also explore faithful practices such as prayer and fasting, along with calm, consistent parenting strategies that emphasize clear consequences without raising your voice. Marisol offers encouragement for holding your ground with confidence while helping children confront the “dark clouds” of anxiety with truth, structure, and hope. This final session equips families with practical and spiritual tools to continue building resilience long after anxious moments pass.

In this message, Eric walks us through the first Passover in Exodus and reveals how it has always been pointing to Jesus. From Abraham’s promise that “God will provide the lamb” to the blood on the doorposts in Egypt, we see that biblical sacrifice is not about us securing God’s favor—but about God providing protection for us. Jesus is the true Passover Lamb, the sacrifice given once for all to free us from sin and bring us home. If you’ve ever wondered how the cross fits into God’s plan, this sermon will help you see the beauty, purpose, and power of the Lamb of God. Watch or listen and be reminded that your protection and hope rest in what He has provided.

In Session Two of Finding Light When Anxiety Strikes, Marisol Biser focuses on how to help children in the middle of overwhelming anxiety, when emotions feel intense and out of control. Parents will learn practical soothing techniques that help calm a child’s body and mind, creating space for peace to return. This session also emphasizes the importance of helping children name calming truths that anchor them in what is real, safe, and steady. Marisol provides simple, repeatable tools parents can use in the moment to bring comfort, connection, and reassurance. You’ll be equipped to respond with confidence and compassion when anxiety spikes, helping your child feel supported rather than alone. This lesson offers hope-filled guidance for turning anxious moments into opportunities for trust, growth, and emotional security.

Discover the powerful truth behind one of life’s most important questions: Who is Jesus? In this message, Eric Gentry walks through Scripture to reveal Jesus not just as a teacher or prophet, but as the Source—the one through whom all things were made and the one who holds all things together. From the burning bush in Exodus to Jesus’ bold “I AM” statement, you’ll see how the entire Bible points to him and what that means for your life today. This sermon offers both comfort and conviction, reminding us that we were made by him, held together in him, and ultimately drawn back to him. Listen or watch to be encouraged, challenged, and invited to come home to the One who gives everything and needs nothing.

In this first session, licensed counselor Marisol Biser helps parents understand the difference between good anxiety, which can protect and prepare us, and harmful anxiety that overwhelms and disrupts a child’s well-being. She also addresses the powerful role screen time plays in increasing anxiety, explaining how constant stimulation and comparison can affect a child’s emotional health. Parents will gain practical insight into recognizing when anxiety is becoming unhealthy and how to respond with calm, wisdom, and intentional care. Marisol shares simple, actionable strategies families can use to create healthier rhythms, reduce anxiety triggers, and foster emotional resilience. This session offers faith-centered encouragement and practical solutions to help you guide your child toward greater peace and confidence.

Listen to “Welcome to Another Day in God’s Story,” a powerful and deeply honest message from Highland Elder Trent Williamson. Drawing from Psalm 139 and his own journey through suffering, Trent challenges us to shift from living our story with God included to fully embracing God’s story and our place in it. With humility and hope, he explores how suffering can be a gift God uses to refine our faith, deepen our dependence on Him, and remind us of the eternal inheritance we have in Christ. This message will encourage you to trust God more fully, live with eternity in view, and rest in the unshakable truth that because the tomb is empty, everything is ultimately going to be okay.

In “Who’s Your One? – Part 2,” Eric shows how God is already at work in hearts long before we ever start a conversation. Through the story of Zacchaeus and the powerful testimony of Ryan and Trey, we’re reminded that many people are quietly searching for Jesus and are far more open than we think. This message calls us to align our hearts with what Jesus is about—seeking and saving the lost—and to experience the joy that comes from joining Him in that mission. You’ll be challenged to pray with burden, awareness of opportunity, and boldness for your one. Listen or watch and discover how prayer and simple faith can lead to eternal change.

In “Who’s Your One?” (Part 1), Eric opens Luke 15 to show a God who doesn’t just wait for the lost to return, but actively seeks them out—one by one. He shares stories like Olga Barragan’s baptism and the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son, we’re reminded that heaven erupts with joy over just one person who is found. This message challenges our view of God’s heart and invites us to see ourselves as part of His search. As we step into 2026, this sermon asks a simple but life-changing question: Who is the one person God wants to reach through you? Listen or watch and be stirred to pray, trust, and join what God is already doing.

What if church isn’t about obligation or routine—but about joy that lasts? In this stand-alone message launching our 2026 Memory Verses, Eric invites us to consider a powerful truth from Psalm 126:3: “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” This sermon explores the difference between happiness that fades and joy rooted in what God has already done for us—ultimately revealed in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered, “If Jesus… then what?”, this message boldly answers: If Jesus, then joy.

In “Father and Friend,” Logan Hollinsaid invites us to see Jesus not only as sovereign King, but as the One who calls us friends. Drawing from Isaiah 6 and John 12, this sermon gently confronts the fear and shame that keep us at a distance from God and reveals a gospel that draws us near through atoning grace. You’ll hear a personal story of how intimacy with Jesus leads not to less obedience, but to deeper holiness, freedom, and love. If you’ve ever felt God was just out of reach, this message offers hope—and a compelling call to live on mission as God’s beloved children.

In the closing message of More Than Conquerors, Eric turns to Romans 8:35–39 to answer one of the deepest questions of the human heart: Is God really for us? By pointing us to the cross, Eric shows how God’s willingness to give His own Son is the undeniable proof of His love and commitment to His people. This passage reminds us that no suffering, failure, fear, or power in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Christmas shines brighter here—not just as God with us, but God for us. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, pain, or uncertainty, this sermon offers unshakable assurance and lasting hope.

In this message from Romans 8:31–34, Eric walks us through the powerful conclusion of what many call the greatest chapter in Scripture. By asking Paul’s escalating questions—Who can be against us? Who can bring a charge? Who can condemn us?—we’re reminded that earthly condemnation is real, but it is never final. Eric points us to what God has already done through the cross and resurrection, and what Jesus is still doing right now as our interceding Savior. This sermon offers deep comfort for anyone carrying wounds from criticism, accusation, or shame, and anchors our confidence in the unshakable truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. If you need assurance that nothing can undo what God has done for you, this message is for you.

In this week’s message from Romans 8:28–30, Eric helps us see that one of the most beloved promises in Scripture—“God works all things for good”—is even richer than we often realize. Rather than getting stuck on the word predestined, Eric shows how Paul is describing God’s purpose for His people: to shape us into the image of His Son and draw us into a Jesus-shaped calling in the world. This passage isn’t mainly about a debate over salvation but about a vocation—God forming His children into people whose suffering, prayers, and Spirit-filled lives help bring His healing to a broken creation. Eric reminds us that every struggle and every interceding prayer is gathered up by God into something meaningful and glorious. If you need encouragement that your life, your pain, and your purpose truly matter, this message will strengthen your faith and lift your eyes.

In this week’s message from Romans 8, Eric reminds us that while the world is groaning and far from what it should be, Scripture names that reality honestly—and then gives us a hope big enough to hold it. Paul shows that our own longing for things to be made right is tied to something deeper: as God’s adopted children and co-heirs with Christ, we are being pulled toward a future glory where suffering gives way to purpose, presence, and renewal. Eric unpacks how Christ’s path from suffering to glory becomes our path too, and how creation itself is waiting for God’s sons and daughters to receive their full inheritance. This message reframes struggle, restores hope, and reveals the surprising connection between our transformation and the healing of the world. If you need encouragement today, this sermon will lift your eyes and anchor your heart.

In this week’s Outreach Contribution message, Eric takes us to 3 John 5–8 to remind us why supporting mission work matters—because we are partnering with the truth itself. Through a powerful look at the cultural moment we’re living in, he asks, “How is the Truth doing?” and shows how God is bringing a surprising comeback as people hunger again for something real, solid, and trustworthy. Eric shares why the Spirit of Truth will never be extinguished and how our support of missionaries allows us to join in what God is already doing in the world. This sermon is a call to invest in what the Spirit is investing in—and to rediscover the kind of truth that lets our hearts finally rest.

This week’s message from Romans 8:12–17 invites us to see the Christian life through two powerful callings—aspiration and mortification. Eric reminds us that while God has made us more than conquerors through Christ, we still face a daily battle with the “kudzu” of sin that tries to reclaim the ground God has freed. But we do not fight alone: the Spirit empowers us to put sin to death and to become who God envisions us to be. And as adopted sons and daughters of God, we fight not out of fear but out of identity—heirs with Christ, led by the Spirit, crying “Abba, Father.” This sermon is a strong encouragement to step into your freedom and live as the child of God you truly are.

In this week’s message, “More Than Conquerors- Part 2” (Romans 8:5–11), Eric explores what it really means to live by the Spirit and how the way we think shapes who we become. Building on last week’s assurance that there is no condemnation in Christ, this sermon moves to the next step—learning to set our minds on what the Spirit desires. Eric reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about willpower but Spirit-power, a divine strength that renews our minds, transforms our hearts, and fills our lives with peace. If you’ve ever struggled to change your thoughts or wondered how to find real life and joy in your walk with God, this message will help you take that next step toward living more than a conqueror.

In this honest and hopeful conversation, Eric Gentry leads listeners through what the Bible says about pornography—its impact, its lies, and the hope that God offers for freedom and healing. This episode creates a safe and compassionate space to bring a hidden struggle into the light of grace. Eric reminds us that no one is beyond redemption and that God’s power can restore purity, trust, and peace. If you or someone you love is seeking hope and healing, this is a message worth hearing.

In this week’s message, “>Conquerors” (Romans 8:1–4), Eric reminds us that what the law could never do, God did by sending His Son. This passage holds the heart of the gospel—there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Eric explores how Romans 8 offers deep assurance to anyone who has ever wondered, “Am I really okay with God?” and shows how Jesus not only removes our guilt but fills us with His Spirit so that we can live with confidence and peace. If you’ve ever longed for assurance, hope, or a fresh reminder of what it means to live “more than conquerors,” this message will speak straight to your heart.