Listed below are all of the sermons we currently have on the website.
Bible Text: Luke 1:39-56 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The Gospel of Luke | “Have a Mary Christmas” Luke 1:39-56 Three Approaches to Mary …
Bible Text: Luke 1:5-38 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The Gospel of Luke | “A Tale of Two Pregnancies” Luke 1:5-38 Comparing Elizabeth’s and Mary’s Sons: …
Bible Text: Luke 1:1-4 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The Gospel of Luke | The Authentic Gospels Luke 1:1-4 1) The Gospels are Historical Records 2)…
Bible Text: 1 Kings 21:1-24 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “Be Careful What You Wish For” Exodus 20:17 / 1 Kings 21:1-24 The…
Bible Text: Acts 5:1-11 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “Nothing but the Truth” Exodus 20:16 / Acts 5:1-11 The 9th Commandment =…
Bible Text: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “What’s Mine is God’s” Exodus 20:15 / 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 The 8th…
Bible Text: Matthew 5:27-30 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “The Sanctity of Sex” Exodus 20:14 / Matthew 5:27-30 Adultery = Marital Infidelity…
Bible Text: Matthew 5:21-22 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “The First Thing You Can Do to Love Your Neighbor” Exodus 20:12 / Ephesians…
Bible Text: Mark 2:23-28 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | \"Remember the Sabbath" Exodus 20 / Mark 2:23-28 Three ways this command is "transformed" in…
Bible Text: Acts 19:11-20 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “Honoring God’s Name” Exodus 20:7 / Acts 19:11-20 “Pray then like this: Our Father…
Bible Text: Acts 17:16-31 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | The Marks of Idolatry Exodus 20:1-6 / Acts 17:16-31 Idolatry fails to recognize…
Bible Text: Matthew 22:35-38 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | “No Other Gods” Exodus 20:1-3 / Matthew 22:35-38 Why this commandment? …
Bible Text: Psalm 119:1-16 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments | Understanding God’s Law Three Types of Law in the Old Testament …
Bible Text: Philippians 4:10-23 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-23 A contented person is satisfied with little…
Bible Text: Philippians 4:8-9 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | Philippians 4:8-9 The Pathway to Peace (Part 2) The Christian Mind is Focused…
Bible Text: Philippians 4:1-7 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | The Pathway to Peace (Part 1) Philippians 4:1-7 1) Turn to the God…
Bible Text: Phillippians 3:12-21 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy
Bible Text: Philippians 3:1-11 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | Religion vs. The Gospel Philippians 3:1-11 The Gospel Gives Us a New Confidence…
Bible Text: Philippians 2:14-18 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy
Bible Text: Philippians 2:12-13 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | “With Fear and Trembling” Philippians 2:12-13 Key Principle: Scripture is its own…
Bible Text: Philippians 2:1-11 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | Unity Through Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Three Responses to Difficulty in the Church…
Bible Text: Philippians 1:27-30 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy
Bible Text: Philippians 1:12-26 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | "A Gospel Mind-Set" Philippians 1:12-26 The gospel changed the way Paul thought about...…
Bible Text: Philippians 1:1-11 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Philippians: Unstoppable Joy | “Elements of Joy” Philippians 1:1-11 The Joy of Participation “I thank God…
Bible Text: Matthew 24:29-31 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names
Bible Text: Isaiah 52:13- 53:6 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names | Jesus Christ, the King of Kings Psalm 110 / 1 Corinthians 15:20-28…
Bible Text: Hebrews 9:1-28 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names
Bible Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names
Bible Text: Genesis 3:1-15 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: Name Above All Names
Bible Text: Luke 22:1-23 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | “What Happened in the Upper Room?” Exodus 11:1-12:13 / Luke 22:1-23 * One of the keys to understanding…
Bible Text: Mark 10:17-31 | Preacher: Mark James
Bible Text: Phillippians 3:1-14 | Preacher: Mark James
Bible Text: Galatians 3:1-14 | Preacher: Mark James
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | The Foolishness of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 I. The cross will always seem foolish to the…
Bible Text: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27; 22:1-5 | Preacher: Mark James
Bible Text: Matthew 26:36-46 | Preacher: Mark James | “In the Garden: Part 2” Introduction: From Eden to Gethsemane I. Jesus and his disciples. A. The…
Bible Text: Genesis 2:25-3:13 | Preacher: Mark James | “In the Garden: Part 1” – Genesis 2:25-3:13 Open: “Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt…
| “Not Only In My Presence,” Philippians 2:1-13 Open: Goodbye I. The Benefits of Christ: A. “Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort…
Bible Text: Matthew 1:18-25 | “Have Mercy on Us,” Open: Those who cry out for mercy (Matthew 9:27, 15:22, 20:31, and Matthew 12:23) What expectations did they…
Bible Text: Hebrews 9:16-28 | “Unblemished,” Hebrews 9:17-28 Open: Of blemishes and touching up the family photos I. The Blood of Christ A. (v14) “How much…
Bible Text: Romans 5:12-21 | “That Grace Might Reign,” romans 5:12-21 Open: Luke 2:11 and the three aspects of Jesus’ birth The mysterious and bonding “We” of…
Bible Text: Psalm 103
Bible Text: Luke 2:8-15 | “Angels’ View,” Luke 2:8-15, Revelation 14:6-16 Open: Singing telegrams and what we have lost with texts, emails and Facebook messenger 1 Peter…
Bible Text: Luke 9:18-36 | Please note that Pastor Henn is struggling today with laryngitis. This is not his normal speaking voice but he presses on to give us another great…
Bible Text: Acts 26:9-18 | “Paul’s View,” Acts 26:9-18, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Open: In a land far, far way, an Assembly of God pastor’s mission field and mine.…
Bible Text: 1 John 1:1-2:2 | John’s View,” 1 John 1:1-10, 2:1-2 Open: After three years camping out together, hiking the countryside, facing threats, you learn something about…
Bible Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 | “Zechariah’s View,” Zechariah 3:1-10 Open: Good guilt. Bad guilt. Self-recrimination and lies. The work of the prosecutor and accuser. I. The Present…
Bible Text: Daniel 7:9-18 | “Daniel’s View,” Daniel 7:9-18 Open: The presence and power of the beast [Daniel 7:7, Revelations 20:10] I. The Ancient of Days …
Bible Text: Isaiah 6:1-10
Bible Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18 | “Elijah’s View,” 1 Kings 19:9-18 Open: After a forty day fright-flight, Elijah hides in a cave at Mount Horeb. He wants to…
Bible Text: Exodus 33:12-23 | “Moses’ View,” Exodus 33:12-34:10 Open: A burning bush, commands on a mountaintop, smoke and fire, plagues and deliverance. Moses had seen a whole…
Bible Text: Genesis 16:1-13 | “Hagar’s View,” Genesis 16 Open: What does it mean to stand in the story’s shadows? What does it mean to be poor, unemployed,…
Bible Text: Genesis 17:1-22 | “Abram’s View,” Genesis 17 Open: How most young children view their parents—Bigger than life and able to leap tall buildings I. As…
Bible Text: Genesis 2:4-7, 15-25 | “Adam’s View,” Genesis 2 Open: Why talking about God is more important than talking about ourselves—Vacation musings. Adam encounters God …
Bible Text: Matthew 27:35-55
Bible Text: Matthew 27:11-26 | “Whom Do You Want?” – Matthew 27:11-26 Introduction: The plot to eliminate Jesus (See Matthew 26:47-68) I. Pilate and Jesus A. …
Bible Text: Ephesians 2:4-7; John 5:24; Romans 6:4-8; Romans 8:10-11; Deuteronomy 30:19-20 | “From Death to Life” Introduction: What does death look like? The mysterious case of a…
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-10
Bible Text: Hebrews 10:19-31 | “From Sloth to Passion” Introduction: Deuteronomy 6:4 contra Revelations 21:8 with the curious inclusion of cowards [Hebrews 10:39] We will not limit sloth…
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 | “From Failure to Freedom” – 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Introduction: Glory Defined I. The Covenant Faceoff A. The Old Covenant 1. (v7)…
Bible Text: Luke 14:7-14, Romans 12:3, 12:16 | “Conceit to Humility” Introduction: Of all our sins, conceit [pride, vanity, egotism] quite possibly disguises itself best. Conceit can lead…
Bible Text: 1 Kings 2:1-9 | “Revenge to Mercy” Introduction: Revenge story line in The Iliad, Hamlet, The count of Monte Cristo, True Grit, and Spider Man…
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:22--3:7 | “Lust to Self-control” Introduction: Who’s guilty? Kennedy, Clinton, Gary Hart, Anthony Weiner, Mark Sanford, Vance McCallistar, David Petraeus, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards,…
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-16 | “Envy to Goodness” Introduction: Envy [jealousy, covetousness] wants what another has (i.e. success, health, stuff, attention). Envy [judgmental] resents what someone has…
Bible Text: Lamentations 3:17-32 | June 8, 2014 Open: Melancholy (depression) comes from lost hope or a lack of vision/purpose [meaning] It results in disengagement from life and…
Bible Text: Hebrews 11:1-16 | “Fear to Faithfulness” Isaiah 12:2, “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.” I. Fear Factor A. Cup…
Bible Text: John 21:15-23 | “What About Him?” John 21:15-23 Introduction: After breakfast Jesus invites Peter to walk the beach with him. It was to be a private…
Bible Text: John 20:19-31 | “Many Happy Returns,” John 20:19-31 Introduction: How good are you at waiting? How do you fill your time in anticipation of that next…
Bible Text: John 17:1-8, 20-24 | “Good Night, Sleep Tight,” John 17 Introduction: The high priestly prayer as time runs out—“Father, the hour has come.” I. Glorify…
Bible Text: John 15:26 - 16:15 | “To Keep You From Falling,” John 15:26-16:15 Introduction: Jesus’ goodbyes continue into Chapter 16 with a promise (v7) “If I go,…
Bible Text: John 15:1-14 | “Friends,” John 15:1-15 Introduction: Israel described in Psalm 80:14, 15, “Have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted, and…
Bible Text: John 20:1-15 | “Why Are You Weeping?” John 20:1-15 Introduction: (v1) “On the first day of the week…” 8th sign/8th day/Genesis 1 renewed/curse annulled I. …
Bible Text: John 9:1-16 | “Blind,” John 9 Introduction: (v5) “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” [Isaiah 9:2, 49:6, John 1:4] …
Bible Text: John 7:37-52
Bible Text: Matthew 11:16-30
Bible Text: John 6:52-70 | “Defections at 6:66,” John 6:51-70 Introduction: Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate.” The dubious appeal of crowded lines. (v51) “The bread I…
Bible Text: John 6:25-40 | “Expiration Date,” John 6:25-40 Introduction: The rise in popularity of Whole Foods and organic products despite the higher price. Why? I. Short…
Bible Text: John 6:1-15 | “What 200 Denarii Will Get You,” John 6:1-15 Introduction: The boundless hope of spring Training and the latest top prospects. Most fail. …
Bible Text: John 5:19-30 | “Authority Figure,” John 5:19-30 Introduction: We ended last week with a serious charge made against Jesus—He equated himself with God. How can we…
Bible Text: John 5:1-18 | “Illegal Procedure,” John 5:1-18 Introduction: “Do you want to be healed?” It’s a strange question to ask a guy who has been lame…
Bible Text: John 4:28-42 | “Waterfall,” John 4:28-42 Introduction: What is an evangelist? Which is more loving, to share your faith or to remain silent? Who is qualified…
Bible Text: John 4:7-26 | “Give Me This Water,” John 4:7-26 Introduction: The afternoon gathering of women at the Guatemala village well The ability (and willingness) to strike…
Bible Text: John 3:16-21 | “Living In Shadows,” John 3:16-1 Introduction: The patient who wants a pill rather than a remedy The trouble with John 3:16 is that…
Bible Text: John 2:23 - 3:15 | “How,” John 2:23-3:15 Introduction: (2010) Pew Research claims 2.18 billion Christians worldwide out of 6.9 billion people What do we know…
Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 | Ligaments of Love Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: (Therefore) in light of what Paul has written so far about our position in Christ. …
Bible Text: John 2:1-17 | Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: (Therefore) in light of what Paul has written so far about our position in Christ. I. God’s Plan:…
Bible Text: John 1:29-42 | “Full Disclosure,” John 1:19-42 Introduction: Son, husband, father, grandfather, pastor Airline travel and the TSA I. Credentials A. (v29) “Behold, the…
Bible Text: Luke 2:10-15; Isaiah 35:3-10; Jeremiah 33:11-18; Romans 8:31-39
Bible Text: John 1:1-5; 10-14 | “The Word Was God” Isaiah 60:1-6, John 1:1-5, 10-14 Introduction: Epic battles like Lord of the Rings, or Axis vs. Allies, or jihad,…
Bible Text: Luke 1:26-38 | “The Son of the Most High” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Everybody wants a hero to save them but rarely does anybody want to serve their…
Bible Text: Mark 1:1-11 | “Jesus Christ, the Son of God” Mark 1:1-11 Introduction: Note the parallel formulation to August Caesar, the Son of a God The term gospel…
Bible Text: Matthew 1:1-17 | “The Son of David, the Son of Abraham” Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Who’s in your family tree? Stories we tell at Thanksgiving of crazy relatives.…
Bible Text: Jeremiah 32:36-42
Bible Text: Ezekiel 33:10-20 | Restoration Ezekiel Ch8 The spirit takes Ezekiel on an inspection tour of the Temple. Abominations abound. Ch10 The glory of the Lord departs the Temple…
Bible Text: Daniel 6:19-28 | Hind’s Feet on High Places** Esther (James 4:17) Ch1 Queen Vashti deposed Ch2 Beauty contest winner is Esther, the girl with the hidden background Mordecai…
Bible Text: Proverbs 2:1-15 | Every Good Path Psalms Hymns of Praise: 8, 9, 24, 29, 33, 47, 48, 65-67, 75, 90, 97, 111-113, 144-150 Laments (confession): 22, 25, 31,…
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 | C-Sharp, Don't B-Flat Job: When you lose everything Ch1 Job’s property, plus his children, are taken from him. V21, “Naked I came from my…” Ch2 …
Bible Text: Nehemiah 9:29-37 | Rebuild It Ezra Ch1 King Cyrus issues a proclamation (538 b.c.) allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem. Ch2 About 50,000 people, along with two hundred…
Bible Text: 1 Kings 3:3-14 | The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1 Kings Ch2 David’s deathbed charge: v2, “Be strong and show yourself a man.” Revenge Ch3 Solomon…
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 | Give Us a King 1 Samuel Ch1 Hannah had no children Ch2 Trouble at Eli’s Bar & Grill Ch3 Dark times: v2, “And the…
Bible Text: Joshua, Judges, Ruth | Joshua Ch1 “Be strong and courageous.” Joshua assumes command Ch3 Israel crosses the Jordan River Ch5 Passover in Canaan and Joshua on holy ground…
Bible Text: Numbers 14:1-12 | Exodus Ch2 Moses born, educated and on the lam in Midian Ch3 “Who am I?” meets” Who I am” Ch4 Moses, Aaron and…
Bible Text: Genesis 17:1-11 | Genesis “Covenant People” C1 – Six days of creation and after each day God looked and judged, “It is good” Key line: 1:1, “In…
Bible Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12; 2:13-17 | “Growing Up” 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, 2:13-17 Introduction: Retooling Labor Day I. (1:3, 2:13) “We ought always to give thanks to God…
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 | “Coming Attractions” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction: The fear of being forgotten or left behind when you don’t have a ride. Wenatchee winter walk…
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 | “Live Holy Lives” 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 5:12-22 Introduction: When a liberal and a conservative agree, it’s time to act. The problem with preaching…
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:18-3:13 | “Stand Strong” 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Introduction: James 1:2-4, yeah, yeah, yeah. It still hurts and it’s still dangerous. I. Affliction A. (v13)…
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 | “Full Conviction” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Introduction: (v2) “We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers.”…
Bible Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 | “Do Not Neglect the Gift” 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Introduction: Health scares sharpen my attention to a doctor’s advice. I. Personal Training A. …
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 | “At Work” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Introduction: Session hosted dinners. Anyone suspicious? Anyone decline because you thought we might hit you up with a…
Bible Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11 | Please Note: Mic problems this week caused poor audio quality.
Bible Text: Galatians | “Called to Freedom” Galatians 5:13-26 Introduction: What freedom means and why it is so hard to protect and maintain Saddam’s vacuum, Egypt’s sniff of Arab…
Bible Text: Luke 11:1-4 | Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer 11 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach…
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 | “Building Up the church” 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 Introduction: An I-first generation may be surprised that building up the church, rather than ourselves is…
Bible Text: Romans 12:1-10 | “To the Best of Your Ability” Romans 12:1-10 Introduction: “You are only as good as the tools in your toolbox.” A church is only…
Bible Text: Luke 10:1-12; 17-21 | “Authority” Luke 10:1-12, 17-21 Introduction: Luke 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve. In Luke 10 he expands the ministry to seventy-two.…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 | “A Wandering Aramean” Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Introduction: Jeremiah 6:16 and standing at the crossroads. (v1) “When you come into the land that the LORD your…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-22 | “Something Old, Something New” Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Introduction: A matter of succession. Who replaces a visionary like Steve Jobs? Or a coach like Phil Jackson? …
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 16:1-17 | “Mazel Tov and L’Chaim” Deuteronomy 16:1-17 Introduction: Mother’s Day, Pentecost, Memorial Day, Graduate Recognition. Pentecost? I. The Big Three Jewish Feasts declare, “Look…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 15:1-11 | “The Poor Among You” Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Introduction: (v1) “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.” Seven year itch, 7-10…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 | “Fear, Walk, Love” Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Requirements for voting, for serving in the military, for driving, for practicing medicine. Requirements for having a child?…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 9:4-19 | “A Stubborn People” Deuteronomy 9:4-19 Introduction: It’s easy for pride and arrogance to develop when you live in a land of great blessing. We…
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 8:11-20 | “Lest You Forget” Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Introduction: Amnesia medication, the peace of a colonoscopy, and dream drift I. Forgetting A. (v11) “Take care lest…
Bible Text: Luke 17:11-19 | “Where Are the Nine?” Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: Leprosy causes nerve damage and disfiguring skin sores. Social stigma and isolation. Five little piggies, “this little…
Bible Text: Luke 16:1-13 | “pssst” Luke 16:1-13 Introduction: The Pharisees are dismissed without a severance package I. Dishonest A. Charge brought against the manager for wasting his…
Bible Text: Luke 14:12-24
Bible Text: Luke 12:13-23 | “More Than Food” Luke 12:13-23 Open: (v13) “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Not necessarily a greedy request. This…
Bible Text: Luke 10:25-37 | “What Shall I Do?” Luke 10:25-37 Open: (v25) A lawyer’s question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” What shall I do? …
Bible Text: Luke 12:35-48 | “Dressed and Ready” Luke 12:35-48 Open: L. Ron Hubbard, dressed and ready I. An Unlikely Wardrobe A. (v35) “Stay dressed for action…
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| Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
| Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.
| Sunday morning sermon at Highview Church.