Highland Baptist Church - Sermons
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Here you can listen to the weekly sermons from Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. For more info about Highland, you can go to hbcwaco.org.
Episodes
- Hey Jude: Kept by God // Jude 1-4
Pastor John Durham begins a new series, "Hey Jude," with a message from Jude 1-4. He discusses the beauty and security of salvation, emphasizing that Christians are called by God, loved, and eternally kept through Christ, and challenges li…
- Reconciled: The Culmination of Practical Christian Living – Abe Yeager // Philemon
This sermon by Abe Yeager, based on the book of Philemon, highlights the gospel's core message of reconciliation through the example of Paul. It focuses on the importance of accepting costs, offering grace, and rebuilding relationships.
- Sisters and Brothers: One Body, Many Members // Romans 12
In the 'Sisters and Brothers' sermon series, Pastor John Durham preached from Romans 12:3-8. The message focused on accepting God-given gifts as tools for serving the Church and fostering unity, which requires setting aside personal pride.
- Sisters and Brothers: The Household of God // Ephesians 2
Pastor John's message from Ephesians 2:18-22, titled "Sisters and Brothers: The Household of God," discusses the Church as a unified and diverse community built on Christ.
- Sisters and Brothers: All One In Christ – Drew Humphrey // Galatians 3
Drew Humphrey
- Rescue: Rescued and Brought to God // 1 Peter 3:18
This Easter Sunday sermon from Highland Baptist Church focuses on 1 Peter 3:18. Pastor John Durham explains that Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection offer a complete path to a restored relationship with God.
- Rescue: Riding in on a Rescue Mission // Matthew 21
In this sermon from Matthew 21, Pastor John discusses Jesus as the King with ultimate authority, sent to save the world. He encourages listeners to embrace a committed faith, choosing full surrender or rejection over a passive acceptance.
- Rescue: We Need a Rescuer // Psalm 107
Pastor John's sermon on Psalm 107 introduces the 'Rescue' series, explaining how the psalm illustrates God's deliverance for those lost, bound, dying, or helpless, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the ultimate rescuer.
- Established: God Restores // 1 Samuel 27 & 30
This sermon discusses David's story in 1 Samuel 27 & 30, focusing on dependence on God after calamity. It highlights that faith in God helps us endure hardship and find rest in Jesus, emphasizing that God's people do not suffer final defea…
- Established: Spiraling & Rising // 1 Samuel 13-28
This sermon from the Established series examines the stories of Saul and David in 1 Samuel 13-28. The message explores the consequences of sin and highlights how God prepares individuals in hidden places, focusing on the heart and using th…
- Established: Trusting the Timing of God // 1 Sam 8-13
This sermon from 1 Samuel 8-13, part of the Established series, emphasizes trusting God's timing over impatience, fear, and pride. Pastor John explains that decisions made in critical moments significantly impact life's direction.
- Established: Who Can Stand Against the Lord // 1 Samuel 6-8
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, featuring Pastor John, covers 1 Samuel 6-8 from the Established series. It calls listeners to transition from a casual faith to complete surrender, highlighting that genuine establishment is rooted…
- Established: Casting Down Our Idols // 1 Samuel 4-6
In this sermon from Highland Baptist Church, Pastor John uses 1 Samuel 4-6 to illustrate how easily idols can be formed, reminding listeners that anything relied upon for control, approval, power, or comfort will ultimately fail.
- Established: God Speaks // 1 Samuel 3
This sermon from 1 Samuel 3, part of the Established series, emphasizes that God consistently communicates with His people. Pastor John highlights that God often speaks most clearly during difficult times, establishing those who are attent…
- Established: Dealing with Disappointment // 1 Samuel 1
The Established sermon series begins with a look at Hannah's story in 1 Samuel 1, exploring how she remained faithful to God despite barrenness and disappointment. Key themes include continuing in prayer, endurance, worship, and patient tr…
- Vision Sunday 2026
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church focuses on the church's vision and what is happening within the congregation in 2026.
- Practicing: The Practice of Generosity // 2 Corinthians 9
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, based on 2 Corinthians 9, focuses on the spiritual practice of generosity. Pastor John explains that generosity involves joyfully using God's provisions for His glory and the benefit of others, enc…
- Practicing: The Practice of Praise // Psalm 34
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, based on Psalm 34, explores the practice of praise. Pastor John teaches that praise is a conscious choice that shifts focus from self to God, recognizing His faithfulness.
- One 2025
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, titled 'One 2025,' focuses on the unity of the church during worship and prayer. Pastor John emphasizes the power of prayer and highlights scriptures from Ephesians and 1 Timothy concerning godly l…
- Christmas Grace: When Grace Took on Flesh – Jeremy Daniel // Matthew 1-2
Jeremy Daniel's sermon from Matthew 1-2 focuses on the incarnation of Christ. The message highlights how Christ's coming brings hope, combats darkness, and establishes His eternal kingdom, inviting listeners to faith and worship.
- Christmas Grace: Appearing and Reappearing Grace // Titus 2
This sermon from Titus 2 focuses on the concept of 'Christmas Grace,' represented by the arrival of Jesus. It highlights how this grace saves, transforms believers, and motivates a life of gratitude and good deeds.
- Christmas Grace: Dawn of Redeeming Grace – Drew Humphrey // Colossians 1
Drew Humphrey, NextGen Grow Pastor at Highland Baptist Church, preaches on Colossians 1:15-20 for the Christmas Grace sermon series. The message, 'The Dawn of Redeeming Grace,' discusses seen, full, and redeeming grace, referencing Michael…
- Christmas Grace: Undeserved but Needed Grace // John 1
Pastor John's sermon
- The Cross of Christ 2025
Pastor John's sermon from the annual Cross of Christ service, based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, emphasizes that through Christ, believers are forgiven of sins, have hope in life, and anticipate His return.
- Desert Rose: Jesus Knows Loneliness // Mark 15
In the Desert Rose series, Pastor John Durham uses Mark 15 to show that Jesus experienced ultimate loneliness on the cross so that believers would never be alone. His sacrifice allows for acceptance, connection with God, and the confidence…
- Desert Rose: The Cost of Obedience – Jeremy Daniel // Jeremiah 15
Pastor Jeremy Daniel's sermon from Jeremiah 15 discusses the cost of obedience, highlighting that faithfulness can lead to loneliness and opposition. The message emphasizes bringing pain to God, whose presence transforms weakness into endu…
- Desert Rose: The Purpose of Community // Ecclesiastes 4
This sermon from Ecclesiastes 4, part of the Desert Rose series, explores the purpose of community. Pastor John explains that God created us for relationships that offer encouragement, provision, and protection, ultimately fostering a sens…
- Desert Rose: When Loneliness Feels Overwhelming – Josh Duinker // Psalm 25
In the Desert Rose sermon series, Josh Duinker uses Psalm 25 to address overwhelming loneliness. The message emphasizes dependence on God, waiting on Him, and trusting His power to bring light and life, even in difficult circumstances.
- Desert Rose: God's Cure For Loneliness // Acts 2
This sermon introduces the 'Desert Rose' series, focusing on God's solution to loneliness: authentic community. It emphasizes that believers are called to connect with God and each other, forming a living church dedicated to His teachings,…
- Unafraid: The Elements of Temptation // Judges 16
This sermon explores the elements of temptation using the story of Samson, explaining how sin disguises itself and targets weaknesses. It contrasts the enemy's delight in downfall with Jesus' delight in forgiveness, offering grace and free…
- Unafraid: Samson Spiral Downward // Judges 14
In this sermon, Pastor John uses Samson's story from Judges 14 to illustrate how sin and pride lead to destruction when passions rule over Jesus. Despite personal failures, the message highlights God's ongoing redemptive work through Chris…
- Unafraid: God's Sovereignty and Spiritual Weapons // Judges 7
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, part of the "Unafraid" series, explores the biblical account of Gideon in Judges 7. It discusses God's sovereignty, encompassing direction, protection, timing, people, and words, and outlines spiri…
- Unafraid: The Saving Hand – Drew Humphrey // Judges 7
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, featuring Pastor Drew Humphrey, analyzes Judges 7 and the story of Gideon. It connects the narrative to Christian themes of salvation through grace and faith, emphasizing that victory and salvation…
- Unafraid: Gods Sovereignty and Our Willingness // Judges 4
Pastor John's sermon from Judges 4-5, part of the Unafraid series, discusses how God works through surrendered hearts, guiding believers step by step through His sovereignty and their willingness.
- Unafraid: Strength in Weakness // Judges 3
This sermon explores how God utilizes our weaknesses to demonstrate His power and grace, citing the example of Ehud. It emphasizes that trusting God allows us to overcome frailties and live without fear.
- Unafraid: No Excuses // Judges 3
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, titled 'Unafraid: No Excuses // Judges 3,' focuses on the biblical figure Othniel. It explores his courage and commitment, drawing lessons from Judges 2 and 3 about overcoming spiritual confusion a…
- Unafraid: Whole-Hearted Faith // Judges 1
This sermon series, Unafraid, begins by examining Caleb from the Book of Judges as an example of a whole-hearted faith that trusts God for the impossible. The message contrasts faith and fear, asserting they cannot coexist.
- For Every Season: For a Season of Singing (Psalm 33)
This sermon explores Psalm 33 to explain why Christians sing. Reasons include God's commands, His great actions, His choice of us as His children, His attentiveness, His deliverance from death, and His love.
- For Every Season: For a Season of Hurting (Psalm 34)
This sermon explores Psalm 34, offering guidance on finding comfort and peace during times of hurt. It highlights themes of praising God, trusting in His protection, pursuing peace, and the assurance of deliverance.
- For Every Season: For a Season of Worship (Psalm 95) – Dr. Matt Kim
Dr. Matt Kim explains Psalm 95, detailing the
- For Every Season: For a Season of Trust (Psalm 18)
This sermon, featuring Pastor John, delves into Psalm 18 to guide listeners on cultivating trust through life's challenging seasons. It emphasizes reviewing God's attributes, acknowledging His power, and the strength gained from trusting H…
- For Every Season: For a Season of Repentance (Psalm 51)
This sermon on Psalm 51 explores repentance, sin's offense and devastation, and God's gracious mercy. It highlights how confession, honesty, and humility lead to restoration and joy in Christ.
- For Every Season: For a Season of Waiting (Psalm 40)
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, based on Psalm 40, discusses what it means to wait on the Lord. It highlights themes of God's attentiveness, trusting His perspective, and finding spiritual reward even in seasons of waiting.
- For Every Season: For a Season of Anxiousness (Psalm 46)
This sermon on Psalm 46:1-11, delivered by Pastor John, highlights God as an accessible refuge in times of trouble and anxiety. It emphasizes God's provision, presence, and power as sources of peace, encouraging listeners to choose quietne…
- For Every Season: For a Season of Joy (Psalm 30)
This sermon on Psalm 30 explores the concept of joy as an enthusiastic state of the soul, emphasizing that focusing on God leads to freedom from difficult situations. It highlights God's grace and the certainty of incoming joy, presenting…
- For Every Season: A Psalm of Reflection (Psalm 90) – Mark Wible
Pastor Mark Wible's message from Psalm 90 focuses on God's enduring faithfulness and presence as a constant dwelling place, drawing parallels to 40 years of ministry and encouraging listeners to anchor their lives in God's unchanging natur…
- For Every Season: For a Season of Darkness (Psalm 88) – Jeremy Daniel
Pastor Jeremy Daniel
- For Every Season: For a Season of Gratitude (Psalm 9)
This sermon from Highland Baptist Church, based on Psalm 9, encourages listeners to practice gratitude by remembering God's faithfulness and His sovereignty, even amidst hardship.
- For Every Season: A Psalm of Security (Psalm 89) – Drew Humphrey
Drew Humphrey's sermon from Psalm 89, the first in the 'For Every Season' series, addresses finding lasting security in God's unshakable character and promises, countering worldly uncertainty and pride.
- Whole Heart: When All Is Restored // Haggai 2:20-23
Pastor John Durham concludes the Whole Heart series with a message on Haggai 2:20-23. He explains that God will remove the temporary to establish His eternal kingdom, assuring listeners that even broken things can be restored through Chris…