This episode of The Cutting Floor is from a sermon preached on August 25, 2024 in John 4 in our imPossible sermon series. You can go back and listen to this sermon in our sermon podcast.By John Durham

Pastor John begins a new series on the Gospel of John, preaching on faith that can face a God-sized problem.By Highland Baptist Church

Walking in the light of Christ brings joy, authenticity, and true fellowship with others. In this light, we are honest with God and each other, and we find deep connections. It's also where we receive forgiveness, as Jesus' sacrifice cleanses us from sin. Living in the light fills our lives with joy, community, and grace. Find authenticity in the l…

Have you ever been in a situation where you managed information or your actions in order to get people to perceive you a certain way? Are there people in your life who’s opinions matter more to you than others? As we continue our series, Stories from Acts, JP teaches through Acts 5 the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and what we can learn from their…

Welcome to The Cutting Floor with John Durham!By John Durham

In the final sermon of our series on the book of 2 Timothy, John reminds us that Jesus is the only thing we need in life.By Highland Baptist Church

John preaches on what faithful leadership looks like from 2 Timothy.By Highland Baptist Church

The strength of our foundation is shaped by how we live out our beliefs. Challenges reveal whether our foundation is strong or weak. Regular reflection is key to keeping it solid. Application determines the foundation Storms reveal the foundation We must inspect our foundation Life Group Discussion: How do your daily actions and decisions reflect t…

John continues in the book of 2 Timothy, preaching on how we as Christians should pattern our lives in the midst of a Godless world.By Highland Baptist Church

Jesus tells us at the end of the sermon on the mount that not everyone will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The good news is, He tells us how we can know that we have a ticket in. Examine your path carefully Examine your teachers carefully Examine your relationship carefully Life Group Discussion: Are the choices you make leading you towards a life th…

John continues in 2 Timothy, preaching on the difficult task of faithfulness.By Highland Baptist Church

We can be challenged to grow in our affections for God and for others when it’s difficult. We’re a bad judge of others We’re a bad judge of self We misjudge the Father Life Group Discussion: How can you practice humility by focusing on improving yourself instead of judging others? In what areas do you need to ask God for help more often? How can yo…

John continues our series going through 2 Timothy, echoing Paul's warning against strife and ungodly arguments.By Highland Baptist Church

In this week's sermon, John Elmore taught us about the Christian's security in Christ, the lack of need for worry, and our choice of paths in life: climbing the ladder of the world or the ladder of God's Kingdom. Our choices in life are: 1. Trash or Treasure 2. God or Greed 3. Worry or Worship Life Group Discussion: What treasure do you need to giv…

John continues our series on 2 Timothy, this week preaching a reminder that we are not too far gone for God to use us, no matter where we are in life!By Highland Baptist Church

We could do the right thing for the wrong reasons. What is your “why”? In Matthew 6, we learn how to glorify God with a pure faith believing in Him. Fake faith gives to be honored by others Fake faith performs prayers Fake faith sacrifices to appear spiritual Life Group Discussion: Do you give for God’s glory or man’s glory? Where do you need to be…

John continues our series on the book of 2 Timothy with a sermon on the importance of our words, and of rightly handling the Word of truth.By Highland Baptist Church

What did Jesus mean when He told us to turn the other cheek? For many of us, our reaction to being wronged is to hit back and try to enact justice on our own terms. But Jesus calls us to something altogether new. When forced to go one mile, we go two. Life Group Questions: 1. In the past, how have you responded when you have been wronged? 2. How do…

John continues our series on 2 Timothy, preaching this week on endurance.By Highland Baptist Church

How do you define covenants and commitments? In Matthew 5, we learn Christians keep their covenants, consider remarriage carefully, and know the importance of having credibility to point others to Christ. Christians keep our covenants Consider remarriage carefully A Christian’s credibility points to Christ Life Group Discussion: Does marriage reall…

John continues our series on 2 Timothy, preaching on what it means to be a Christ-follower and disciple-maker.By Highland Baptist Church

God requires perfect holiness to be in His presence. We are imperfect and in need of a sinless sacrifice because of sin. Jesus is the sinless sacrifice and comes into our mess to rescue us! We can enter in the presence of God by the name of Jesus. Jesus is the Sinless Sacrifice For Sin from Anger Commands Amends from Sin Life Group Discussion: Wher…

While John is away this week, Jordan Greer fills in and continues our series on the book of 2 Timothy.By Highland Baptist Church

Jesus is calling us to a higher standard of living and what we need is not to try harder to modify our behavior, rather we need heart transformation that comes from fully surrendering our entire lives to Jesus’ authority. In this sermon we learn from Joshua Broome, a former pornstar turned pastor, who points us towards Jesus' words on these truths.…

We continue in our series on Paul's second letter to Timothy.By Highland Baptist Church

You have a purpose to preserve the world that’s been entrusted to you by sharing the Gospel. You have a place and a people to shine your light in the darkness. In Matthew 5, Jesus reveals how we can feel alive! Know your purpose Know your place Know your people Life Group Discussion: Have you ever toured old church buildings that are now museums? W…

This week we begin a new series walking through Paul's second letter to Timothy.By Highland Baptist Church

Do you feel like the world is going backwards? How did this happen? The world is going backwards because we’re not living the upside-down life. When we walk among the people of God, as the people of God we preserve our land. And fortunately, Jesus shows us the path! The path is among the poor in spirit The path is among the pure in heart The path i…

Finishing out this series on God's grace, we look to the future and what His grace has in store for us.By Highland Baptist Church

We are in a real war, and if we don’t realize it, then we are losing. Once we learn to watch for it, we begin to see it. Once we see it, we can’t unsee it. Paul writes in Ephesians 6 everything we need to know to resist temptation when the enemy attacks. Stand strong against Satan’s schemes Stand firm and suited up Stay praying in The Spirit and sh…

Our student minister, Ryan Oakes, preaches on the efficacy of the resurrection and salvation.By Highland Baptist Church

Let your life be a life of worship as you obey your parents, guide your children, and work in the role God has placed you in. Live a life of worshipping Jesus in your home and at your workplace. Children: Honor and Obey Dads: Discipline and Disciple Workers: Worship Life Group Discussion: How old should children be to continue to obey their parents…

Jared Billups preaches this week on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.By Highland Baptist Church

Introduction to truth taught in LCF21.2 and 21.3 Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience

A marriage cannot be happy or healthy without Christ at the center of it. In this message, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us that (1) the mindset of marriage must be sacrifice and submission, (2) the mission of marriage is sanctification through service, and (3) the mystery of marriage is that it showcases our savior.…