Audio content from Heights Baptist Church, Alvin. We release our weekly sermon audio, as well as a weekly mid-week conversation about faith, culture, and the church.
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Rooted in Christ -- Christ in Us: The Hope That Transforms (09/01/2024)
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Sometimes we are called to minister through our suffering. We explore how and why we minister as Pastor Lee continues our sermon series in the book of Colossians.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services onli…
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Rooted in Christ: Is Peace With God Possible? (08/25/2024)
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What is reconciliation? How are we reconciled? And why must we be reconciled? Pastor Lee continues our series in the book of Colossians. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ. Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connect To watch services online: https://www.heights…
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Rooted in Christ: Is Jesus Worthy of Your Worship? (08/18/2024)
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Is Jesus Worthy of our worship? Pastor Nathan Peterson continues our series in the book of Colossians.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https…
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Heights Podcast Episode 103: Worship, Discipleship, and Chick Fil A with David Peoples
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Our guest this week is David Peoples. David has been a part of the podcast for many years as our engineer, and a huge part of our worship ministry as a team member, and most recently, as our worship ministry intern. We talk about pursuing excellence, connecting with the congregation, leading people well, and why the Chick fil A drive through line m…
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Rooted in Christ: Understanding God's Will for Your Life (08/11/2024)
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How do we discern God's will for our life? Pastor Lee continues our series in the book of Colossians. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https…
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Rooted in Christ: Reasons to be Grateful (08/04/2024)
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Pastor Lee begins a new sermon series in the book of Colossians.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give…
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Heights Podcast Episode 102: Meet our summer intern, Gideon! (part 2)
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In this episode Pastor Matt and Gideon do a DEEP dive into some fun Bible topics. We talk about Greek, Bible translations, NT authorship debates, and theophanies. Part 2 of 2.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch …
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Pastor Lee preaches from Psalm 66 and we thank God for what he has done yesterday, what He is doing today, and what He will be faithful to do tomorrow.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https:/…
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Heights Podcast Episode 101: Meet our summer intern, Gideon! (part 1)
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Welcome to the Heights Podcast! This week, we meet Gideon Sutherland. We talk about life as a ministry intern, college life, and some of what makes Generation Z unique. Part 1 of 2. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ. Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connect …
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As You Go: The Gospel Unhindered (07/21/2024)
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As God's people, our work is unfinished, unlimited and unafraid. Pastor Lee concludes our series through character studies from the book of Acts.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.h…
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As You Go: Lydia the Hostess (07/14/2024)
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What a divided culture needs is a united church . . .a place where people come together around the person and work of Jesus Christ. And that starts with hospitality. Pastor Lee preaches from Acts chapter 16, and we meet Lydia, a slave girl, and a Roman jailer. . .3 very different people who form the core of the church at Philippi.Welcome to Heights…
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As You Go: Saul the Transformed (07/07/2024)
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Pastor Lee continues our series in the book of Acts. This week, we meet a man named Saul, and witness the power of a transformed life.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurc…
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As You Go: Philip the Witness (06/30/2024)
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As you go, don't be afraid of the unexpected! Cary Perrin continues our series in Acts chapter 8 and we meet Philip the witness.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/…
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Heights Podcast Episode 100: Celebrating God's faithfulness with Pastor Lee Peoples
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Break out the party hats and the noise makers! Its the 100th episode of the podcast. Hear Pastor Matt and Pastor Lee talk about where we have been as a church over the past 3 years, and where we are going in the future.To all of our faithful listeners, THANK YOU! We are looking forward to many more great conversations about faith, culture, and the …
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As You Go: Stephen the Persecuted (06/23/2024)
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The gospel spreads through ordinary people empowered by the Holy Spirit, obedient to God, no matter the cost. Pastor Lee preaches from Acts chapter 7 and we meet Stephen the persecuted.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connec…
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As You Go: Philip the Servant (06/16/2024)
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There are needs all around us. Will you answer the call to serve and to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ? Pastor Lee continues our series in the book of Acts.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo wa…
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As You Go: Barnabas the Encourager (06/09/2024)
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This week in our Acts sermon series, we meet a man named Barnabas, and we learn why generosity matters to the gospel.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo giv…
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Heights Podcast Episode 99: All About Sabbatical with Pastor Jonathan McMeans
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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by pastor Jonathan McMeans. Pastor Jonathan just recently returned from a month long sabbatical. We talk about what a sabbatical is, how its different than a vacation, and how to spend time intentionally seeking the Lord's calling on our lives.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love an…
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You take the gospel with you everywhere you go. Pastor Lee begins a new sermon series in the book of Acts. This week, we meet Peter in Acts chapter 2.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://…
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To live is Christ: what does that mean? Pastor Matt preaches from Philippians chapter 1.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heights…
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Do you pass the smell test? Pastor Jonathan preaches from 2 Corinthians 2 and we learn what it means to be the "Aroma of Christ."Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org…
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How do we proclaim God's greatest to the next generation? Why is it important that we share God's goodness with the next generation? Pastor Lee preaches from Psalm 145.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch service…
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Heights Podcast Episode 98: Teaching the Bible to Ladies and Taking Care of Families with Tracy Loy
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This week on the Heights Podcast our special guest is Tracy Loy. At Heights, Tracy is one of our life group leaders, and also teaches some of our women's Bible studies. Tracy also serves the community as a funeral director. We talk about how Tracy came to Christ, how she came to Heights, what its like to teach the Bible to women, and how to take ca…
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Why Am I Here: Sent to Others (05/05/2024)
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Our God is a holy God, and He is sending you to share the Gospel with others. Pastor Lee concludes our sermon series called, "Why Am I Here?" with Isaiah chapter 6.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services on…
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Why Am I Here: Saved to Serve (04/28/2024)
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You are created by God for good works. Pastor Lee preaches from Ephesians chapter 2 and we explore what it means to be God's workmanship.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightsch…
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Heights Podcast Episode 97: Serving Christ at church, at work, and at home with Alan Larson
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This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Alan Larson. In this episode, Alan tells the story of how God blessed him with a family, and we talk a little about what a deacon is, and how they serve our church at Heights.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card:…
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Why Am I Here: Forgiven to Forgive (04/21/2024)
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Pastor Lee preaches from Matthew 18. We forgive because we have been forgiven.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org…
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Heights Podcast Episode 96: Serving Christ church, at work, and at home with Alan Larson (part 1)
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On this episode of the Heights Podcast, I sit down with Alan Larson. Alan is one of our deacons at Heights and has been serving the church in various roles for decades. . .in the children's ministry, the student ministry, worship ministry, and even BUS ministry. We talk with Alan about how he serves Christ in his job as a farrier, at his church, an…
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Why Am I Here: Loved to Love (04/14/2024)
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What is love? How do we define love? Hear Pastor Lee preach from 1 John chapter 4 and we explore the love that God has for us, and how we are to love others.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: h…
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What is our ultimate purpose in life? Pastor Lee begins a new sermon series. This week, we look at the book of Ecclesiastes.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/medi…
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Jesus is the one who gives you the life you need. Hear Pastor Lee preach from John chapter 11 on Easter Sunday.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give onli…
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The Death of Darkness (Good Friday 03/29/2024)
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On Good Friday, we spend a moment lingering at the cross. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give…
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Where does our peace come from? Pastor Lee concludes our sermon series through John chapter 16. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www…
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Heights Podcast Episode 95: The Gospel and Film with Dr. Dan Hogan (part 2)
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We have Dr. Dan Hogan back on the pod to talk about how to view movies through the lens of the gospel. In this episode we explore biblical themes in Oppenheimer, Dune 2, and Loki. Part 2 of 2.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org…
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This week Cary Perrin continues our sermon series through John chapter 16.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/giv…
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Heights Podcast Episode 94: The Gospel and Film with Dr. Dan Hogan (part 1)
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On this episode of the Podcast Dr. Dan Hogan returns to talk about the gospel of film. Dan is a college professor who teaches literature and screen writing. We talk about some of the biggest movies of the past year, and how we can evaluate film through the lens of the gospel. Part 1 of 2. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love an…
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Pastor Lee begins a new sermon series in John 16. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ. Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connect To watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/media To give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give…
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Heights Podcast Episode 93: Leading worship with Betsy Burke (part 2)
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Pastor Matt and Betsy talk about different worship leader personalities, the importance of congregational singing, and why we do what we do (part 2 of 2).Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: http…
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First Things First: The Day of the LORD (03/03/2024)
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Pastor Lee concludes our sermon series through the book of Malachi.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give…
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Heights Podcast Episode 92: Leading worship with Betsy Burke (part 1)
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On this episode of the podcast, Pastor Matt is joined by Betsy Burke, a worship leader for another Alvin area church. Matt and Betsy talk about the philosophy of worship, leading and caring for a worship team, and why we do what we do on Sunday morning.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life wi…
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First Things First: The Right Action (02/25/2024)
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Why should we give? How much should we give? And what happens when we give? We explore these questions and more as Pastor Lee continues our series through the book of Malachi.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch …
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Heights Podcast Episode 91: Voting and Politics with Pastor Jonathan McMeans (part 2)
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Pastor Matt and Pastor Jonathan continue the conversation about how Christians should engage in the political process. What kinds of values form a Christian worldview? What kind of issues do those values affect? Part 2 of 2. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Ca…
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First Things First: Behold He Comes (02/18/2024)
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What does it mean that Jesus is like a refiner's fire? Pastor Lee continues our sermon series in Malachi chapter 3.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/mediaTo give …
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Heights Podcast Episode 90: Voting and Politics with Pastor Jonathan McMeans
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On this episode, Pastor Matt and Pastor Jonathan sit down to discuss voting and politics. Should Christians vote? Must Christians vote? And how should we engage in the political process and followers of Jesus. Part 1 of 2.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card:…
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First Things First: Does God Care How I Treat Others? (02/11/2024)
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Who should you marry? What does God say about divorce? Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ. Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connect To watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/media To give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give…
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Heights Podcast Episode 89: College and Young Adult Ministry with Matt Ruzicka
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On this episode of the Heights podcast Pastor Matt is joined by Matt Ruzicka, the young adult pastor at South Park Baptist Church in Alvin, TX. Matt leads a young adult ministry at his church, and coordinates the BSM ministry on campus at Alvin Community College. We talk about some of the unique challenges that face college students and young adult…
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This week Bart McDonald, executive director of the SBTC foundation, preaches from the life of Joseph. Like Joseph, God is with us, and wants to use us in His sovereign plan to preserve life.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/c…
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Heights Podcast Episode 88: Hunting Alligators and Leading Life Groups with Trey Atkinson
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On this episode of the Podcast, Pastor Matt sits down with Trey Atkinson. We talk about hunting alligators, wearing cool hats, leading a life group, home schooling, and working remote. We hope you enjoy this epiosde!Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https…
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Where is God leading us as a church in 2024? Pastor Lee preaches from Proverbs 16:9 and lays out the vision of advancing the mission that God has called us to.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ.Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connectTo watch services online:…
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Heights Podcast Episode 87: Pro Life Ministry with Jonelle Fields
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On this episode of the podcast Pastor Matt sits down with Jonelle Fields, the executive director for Inspira Resource Center in Friendswood. We talk about what it means to be pro life, how pro life ministry has changed in the years since the Roe v. Wade was overturned, and how local churches can support moms and families in crisis. For more informa…
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