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Hello, welcome to the audio stream for the Highland church of Christ in Bakersfield, CA.

We are a group of disciples of Jesus Christ that is committed to his teachings and values, and seek to be faithful to his ancient words in the 21st century.

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Easter Message: Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem (Jovan Payes)

Highland church of ChristApr 26, 2020

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6. A Practical Plan for Generous Giving - Keith Kasarjian

6. A Practical Plan for Generous Giving - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

6. A Practical Plan for Generous Giving

We want to be generous and be remembered as generous, but we don’t always know how to be so. This lesson will make the plan extremely practical.

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202131:13
5. What About Tithing? - Keith Kasarjian

5. What About Tithing? - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

5. What About Tithing?

“Tithing” is a word that many do not understand. What does it mean? What does it require? Is it for us today? We will go to the Bible to answer these questions.

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202134:14
4. Giving that Feels Good - Keith Kasarjian

4. Giving that Feels Good - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

4. Giving that Feels Good

When we give, we like to feel good about it, but the reason we give makes all the difference in the world. Why do you give, what you give?

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202134:38
3. Digging out of Debt - Keith Kasarjian

3. Digging out of Debt - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

3. Digging out of Debt

Debt is easy to get into and hard to get out of. In this session, we will demonstrate proven successful strategies for getting out of debt forever.

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202141:28
2. Living Within Your Means (with Q&A Session) - Keith Kasarjian

2. Living Within Your Means (with Q&A Session) - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

2. Living Within Your Means

With so much pressure on us to “keep up with the Joneses”, many are living beyond their means. We will give practical suggestions on how to spend less than we make.

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202138:57
1. Proverbial Financial Wisdom (with Q&A Session) - Keith Kasarjian

1. Proverbial Financial Wisdom (with Q&A Session) - Keith Kasarjian

Series: Managing Your Money, God's Way

1. Proverbial Financial Wisdom

Some of the best advice ever given on money was written by the wealthiest man of his day. We will take a look at the wisdom that will make a difference in your finances.

Speaker: Keith Kasarjian

Director of International Studies for the Bear Valley Bible Institute International (Denver, Colorado).

Mar 28, 202138:34
Message (Sunday PM): First John: The Reality of Fellowship (1 John 1:5-10) - Brandon Greene

Message (Sunday PM): First John: The Reality of Fellowship (1 John 1:5-10) - Brandon Greene

Brandon continues to examine the concept of fellowship and the Letter of First John by looking at verses five to ten of chapter one.

May 10, 202014:28
Mother's Day Message: Life is Her Heritage (Jovan Payes)

Mother's Day Message: Life is Her Heritage (Jovan Payes)

Join Jovan in this Mother's Day message as he reminds us that God wove life and abundance into the fabric of womanhood.

May 10, 202019:44
Message (Sunday PM): First John: Invitation of Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4) - Brandon Greene (05/03/20)

Message (Sunday PM): First John: Invitation of Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4) - Brandon Greene (05/03/20)

Brandon kicks off his series on the concept of fellowship and the Letter of First John by examining verses one to four of chapter one.

May 10, 202014:46
Message (Sunday AM): Is God a Hard Taskmaster? (Matt 25:14-30) - Brandon Greene (05/03/20)

Message (Sunday AM): Is God a Hard Taskmaster? (Matt 25:14-30) - Brandon Greene (05/03/20)

From Matthew 25:14-30 Brandon demonstrates that God is not a hard taskmaster and gives us all we need to succeed in our role in the kingdom.

May 10, 202022:31
A Study in Biblical Success - Brandon Greene (04/29/20)

A Study in Biblical Success - Brandon Greene (04/29/20)

In this study, Brandon shares some biblical foundations for how we should think about success.

May 10, 202043:56
Message (Sunday AM): We Shall Assemble - Jovan Payes (04/26/20)

Message (Sunday AM): We Shall Assemble - Jovan Payes (04/26/20)

Jovan talks about our temporary but uncomfortable worship situation as we meet in our homes instead of as one assembly. In "We Shall Assemble" Jovan reminds us that despite being meeting in our homes, we are assembled together to hear God's word and are still faithfully worshipping the Lord together.

May 10, 202021:16
Bible Study (Sunday AM): The Living Way (Hebrews 10:19-35) - Chris Nicola (05/03/20)

Bible Study (Sunday AM): The Living Way (Hebrews 10:19-35) - Chris Nicola (05/03/20)

Join Chris on a talk on the importance of knowing the difference between living in doubt and living in the comfort of identity in Christ from Hebrews 10:19-35.

May 10, 202039:26
Readings Acts: Acts 28:7-16 (Jovan Payes) - 05/06/20

Readings Acts: Acts 28:7-16 (Jovan Payes) - 05/06/20

Jovan leads a class on reading Acts 28:7-16 and considers its implications for Christians as they think and experience suffering and misadventure as they give witness to the gospel in their lives.

May 09, 202040:51
Message (Sunday PM): The End Times (2 Peter 3) - Brandon Greene

Message (Sunday PM): The End Times (2 Peter 3) - Brandon Greene

Brandon walks us through the third chapter of 2 Peter to demonstrate that the proper response to the end times is not to try to figure out when it is, but to prepare ourselves to welcome it with joy and faith.

Apr 26, 202020:20
Bible Study (Sunday AM): Why Christ had to Die (Hebrews 9:11-17, 24-28) - Jovan Payes

Bible Study (Sunday AM): Why Christ had to Die (Hebrews 9:11-17, 24-28) - Jovan Payes

Join Jovan as he discusses the greater intimacy with God gained through the eternal priesthood of Jesus.

Apr 26, 202042:38
Message (Sunday PM): Judgement In Light of Knowing God & Our King (2 Peter 2) - Brandon Greene (04/19/20)

Message (Sunday PM): Judgement In Light of Knowing God & Our King (2 Peter 2) - Brandon Greene (04/19/20)

Brandon shares a message from 2 Peter 2.

Apr 26, 202017:27
Message (Sunday AM): Life in the Ark - Jovan Payes (04/19/20)

Message (Sunday AM): Life in the Ark - Jovan Payes (04/19/20)

Join Jovan as he reflects on the story of Noah and Ark asking what Noah and his family did on the Ark while in isolation, and wonders how we could use this time of isolation to get closer to God.

Apr 26, 202022:21
Bible Study (Sunday AM): Priesthood and High Priest (Hebrews 7:1-28) - Jovan Payes (04/12/20)

Bible Study (Sunday AM): Priesthood and High Priest (Hebrews 7:1-28) - Jovan Payes (04/12/20)

In this Bible Study, Jovan leads us through the text of Hebrews 7:1-28. The study is based on the Adult Bible Study Foundations by the Gospel Advocate (Nashville, 2020).

Apr 26, 202041:40
Easter Message: Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem (Jovan Payes)

Easter Message: Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem (Jovan Payes)

Listen in on Jovan's Easter message about the center and foundation of Christian faith, based on the events of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ.

Apr 26, 202030:04
MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session Three - Fathers Who Prepare, Provide, & Plan (Cliff Sabroe)

MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session Three - Fathers Who Prepare, Provide, & Plan (Cliff Sabroe)

Join Cliff Sabroe, Preaching Minister for the West Visalia church of Christ (Visalia, CA), as he challenges men and fathers everywhere to develop into men who prepare for the challenges of life, provide their influence to improve the quality of life of those around them, and think about the future and plan for better days for themselves and the people they love.

Apr 25, 202024:19
MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session Two - Character that Holds Up Under Crisis (Brandon Evans)

MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session Two - Character that Holds Up Under Crisis (Brandon Evans)

Join Brandon Evans, Evangelist for the Central church of Christ (Delano, CA), as he lays out a strategy for men of any age and any situation to do the hard thing and develop a spiritual and godly character that will strengthen us during times of crisis.

Apr 25, 202022:39
MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session One - The Need for Non-Toxic Fatherhood (Garrett Sander)

MSL Webinar (04/18/20) - Session One - The Need for Non-Toxic Fatherhood (Garrett Sander)

Join Garrett Sander, Evangelist for the Lemoore church of Christ (Lemoore, CA), as he starts the Male Spiritual Leadership Webinar with a guide for embracing the godly and spiritual leadership roles found in Scripture, and to fill out these roles not based on toxic gender expectations but instead the spiritual servanthood examples in Scripture.

Apr 25, 202022:19
Growing in Faith (2 Peter 1) - In Light of God and our King

Growing in Faith (2 Peter 1) - In Light of God and our King

Study with us from 2 Peter as we look at what growing our faith looks like in light of our relationship with Jesus our King.
Apr 12, 202017:13
Message (Sunday AM): If I Value the Spirit - Jovan Payes

Message (Sunday AM): If I Value the Spirit - Jovan Payes

Join Jovan in this message about what the Bible reveals about how close the Spirit of God is to each one of us, his creation, and in redemption.
Apr 06, 202029:29
Bible Study (Sunday AM): The Need for Progress (Hebrews 5:12-6:12) - Jovan Payes

Bible Study (Sunday AM): The Need for Progress (Hebrews 5:12-6:12) - Jovan Payes

In this Bible Study, Jovan leads us through the text of Hebrews to point out that Christians must continue to grow in knowledge, discernment, and perseverance. Based on the Adult Bible Study Foundations by the Gospel Advocate (Nashville, 2020).
Apr 05, 202039:47
Message (Sunday PM): Fasting: What Really Matters (Matthew 4:1-4) - Brandon Greene

Message (Sunday PM): Fasting: What Really Matters (Matthew 4:1-4) - Brandon Greene

Follow our minister, Brandon Greene, as he walks us through what always matters no matter what life brings.
Apr 05, 202024:11
What is a Church Podcast?

What is a Church Podcast?

A description of what to expect in this church podcast: messages and lessons of Highland church of Christ.
Apr 05, 202000:54