New Heights Church
By New Heights Church Mission
New Heights ChurchFeb 19, 2024
Embodied Faith - part 1 by Greg
We take a look at what "Embodied Faith" meanss
Dumb Hope - by Cam
On this Palm Sunday, do you have dumb hope or are you holding on to true hope?
Lazarus is Raised from the Dead - by Ben
As we move towards Easter, we are inspired by the story of Lazarus and Jesus.
Looking at What's Ahead - by Greg
We continue to explore what it means to be "church with mission in mind."
Being Light by Ben
A look at who we are in the world as the light and salt.
Church With Mission in Mind - by Greg
As we continue to walk through our Life Plan process, we look this month at our vision and what we've been hearing so far.
How do We Change? by Ben
Part of the series on New Beginings.
The Role of the Holy Spirit - by Ben
Part of the series of New Beginnings.
Setting up 2024 as a NEW Year by Cam
Learn now God guides us to reframe the old, recognize the new, and respond with purpose and a plan.
Christmas Eve Message - True Light Has Come
Greg shares some reflections on the Christmas story.
Joy - Advent message by Ben
Ben continues our Advent series speaking about joy.
Hope - Advent message by Greg
Greg starts off the Advent series with a message on Hope
Praying as a Community - the Lord's Prayer
Ben gives us a refresher on prayer as we pray for our 24 hours of prayer.
Honesty in Prayer
Greg talks about the value of honest prayer along with a panel talking about their experience with prayer.
The Holy Spirit as Work
Greg talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Dealing with Worry and Money
Ben talks about some ways to think about money and anxiety.
Discerning together as Jesus Body
Greg talks about how we discern together.
Discernment and the Importance of Shama
Ben talks about the Hebrew word Shama and what it means for us today.
Patience - by Greg
A look at the importance of patience in the Bible and for us as Christ followers.
Leave Your Troubles and Step Through Hope's Door
Greg teaches us how to leave our troubles behind and step into hope based on the story of God's people.
Valuable Lessons Learned from Joshua
A look at the meaning and lessons from Joshua 5 by Jess Stefick.
Reflections on the book of Numbers by Ben
Ben reflects on the story that's found in Numbers 20.
Exodus - by Ben Abercrombie
Join us in a series in the book of Exodus
Fashioning God - by guest Al Doseger
A look at what it means to be a disciple
Wonder - the story of Habakkuk
A look at "wonder" from the perspective of Habakkuk
The Door is Opened up to Outsiders
Peter is given a vision to welcome the Gentiles into the way of Jesus. This is all about that experience and what it means for us today.
The Kingdom of Heaven Coming Down to Earth
Greg talks about the healing of Tabitha (Dorcas) and what it means for us today to believe in God's kingdom breaking into earth.
The Blessing: Bishop Cliff (FMCIC)
Bishop Cliff from the Free Methodist Church in Canada visited New Heights last Sunday and talked about "The Blessing". [Numbers 6:22-26]
Easter Sunday Celebration
Greg Elford talks about what Easter means to us as a community and how we can live into the new life Jesus has for us.
The Handoff: A Sane Self Preservation Pt.2
From the series "The Handoff" (Acts 8). In this teaching, Greg Elford takes a deeper look into how we operate by the spirit vs being in the spirit.
The Handoff: A Sane Self Preservation
From the series "The Handoff" (Acts 7). In this teaching, Greg Elford talks on how self-preservation is an important aspect to protect and look inwardly but that it can easily become a selfish act. As followers of Jesus we want to look outwardly and become a church that is built for its non members and a place where people can come and feel welcome.
The Handoff: Conflict Resolution in the Community of Jesus
From the series "The Handoff" (Acts 6:1-7). In this teaching, Ben Abercrombie and Cam Taylor tag team the topic of conflict resolution in the community of Jesus.
The Handoff: When the Temple takes Bodily Form
From the series "The Handoff" (Acts 5). In this teaching, Ben Abercrombie speaks on Acts 5 and how the temple of the Old Testament takes place in a new bodily form through the Holy Spirit's dwelling place.
The Handoff: Selfishness to Selflessness
From the series "The Handoff" (part 3). In this teaching, Greg Elford speaks on Acts 4:13 and the person of Jesus and how he operates and gives us the invitation to die to our old self and create a new life in Him.
The Handoff: Part Two
From the series "The Handoff". In this teaching Greg Elford speaks on Acts 2:42-47, the Fellowship of the Believers. The early church, what it means to be a community and how it can influence the way we do church here in Mission.
The Handoff: Series Opener
Greg Elford introduces our new series; The Handoff. Greg looks at how the life and legacy of Jesus shaping our life as followers of Jesus on the ground.
Luke 24: 45-53
Acts 1:1-11
Living an Undistracted Life
Cam Taylor shares the importance of what it means to live an undistracted life by finding meaning in purpose in a life of apprenticeship to Jesus.
Proverbs 4:20-27
Nehemiah 6:2-4
3 ways to think of living an undistracted life:
- You need a purpose that’s big enough to actually live for
- Focus your attention on the people and the activities that actually matter
- Anticipate the joy and satisfaction that comes from living undistracted
A Creative Minority: Redemptive Participation
This week Greg Elford closed out the Creative Minority series by discussing our participation. As Christians, we are members of a deeply intertwined network, dedicated to living in the way of Jesus and bringing forth renewal in our world.
Greg reminds us that our participation ultimately means we are responsible for being fully vested in our community, not withdrawn or separate from those going against God's will. Just as Jesus called upon the ordinary to push for transformation in the world, we do the same and show up for the vulnerable by using the resources and privileges we carry.
[Matthew 13]
A Creative Minority: A Humble Alternative Allegiance
Ben Abercrombie shares the formation of an alternative humble allegiance.
Daniel 9:1-19
A Creative Minority: Ethics & Influence
Ben Abercrombie continues the series with a talk on ethics and influence in our cultural moment.
Daniel 1:1-8
Jeremiah 29:1-11
A Creative Minority: Covenantal Community Q&A
A talk on covenantal community, missional communities, HUBS, and huddles. A facilitated conversation with guest speakers, questions and answers.
A Creative Minority: Intro
Ben Abercrombie and Greg Elford take on a talk introducing what a creative minority is. The talked is based off the book "A Creative Minority" by Jon Tyson and Heather Grizzle.
John 10:1-11
Discipleship Trajectories: Follower to Surrender
Greg Elford shares with us what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and how we submit and surrender as people of faith.
Romans: 7,8
Discipleship Trajectories: Friend to Follower
Ben Abercrombie discusses what it means to be a friend of Jesus to becoming a follower. Why would someone even submit to Jesus? What biblical examples do we have of that? Service, submission, surrender.
Luke 5:1-11
Discipleship Trajectories: The Significance of Good Friendship
Cam Taylor shares what it means to be a friend, to become a friend, and to live as a friend in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Becoming a child of God
Mike Abercrombie shares about how we can grow roots with our kids and how we can be children of God.
Mark 10:13
Finding Your Sea Legs: Baptisms
Greg Elford shares what it means to be baptized and our new identity in Christ, dying to oneself and being in the spirit.
Finding Your Sea Legs: Zacchaeus
Cam Taylor and Carrie Prentice team up and share the story of Zaccheus and give personal testimony.
Finding Your Sea Legs: Pentecost
Greg Elford shares from Acts 2:1-4.
Finding Your Sea Legs: Women at the Well
Ben Abercrombie shares the story of the Women at the Well.
John 4: 1-26