The Cost

Resurrected Faith

April 9, 2023 • Pat Bills

Praise God- the resurrection is here! This morning we celebrate and cry out with resurrected faith as we hear the good news of life over death. We can't wait to celebrate with you on this joyous occasion- Christ the Lord has risen indeed!

Forsaken as the Son of God

April 2, 2023 • Eddie Sharp

It is the moment that forever changed the course of the world. The cry of Jesus from the cross and the announcement of a Roman centurion toward the cross serve as poignant reminders of discipleship. Join us as we explore the familiar scene while asking fresh questions about who we are in light of who Jesus is.

Watching the Widow

March 26, 2023 • Pat Bills

As we round the corner towards the final week of Jesus, we notice an obscure yet significant story of a widow who gives "all that she has." Let's listen in and examine how we might become more like this widow and embrace the cost of discipleship.

Temple Cleansing

March 19, 2023 • Pat Bills

This morning we follow Jesus into the temple and watch the drama unfold. As He overturns tables and chairs, we are left wondering, "What might Jesus be asking me to turn over in my life?" Join us as we explore this costly question and invitation.

A Question and a Choice

March 12, 2023 • Pat Bills

As Spring Break begins for our teachers, administrators, and students, we take a Sunday and remind ourselves of the importance of the table. Join us as we gather around the table, take the bread and cup, and celebrate the commitment Jesus has made to us as the "first becomes last."

One Thing

March 5, 2023 • Josh Tracy

I think it is safe to assume that when Jesus asks for just one thing, there will be a good reason to respond accordingly. Unless of course the one thing is the one thing that is so hard and unforgiving. This morning we listen to Jesus tell a rich man what he must give up to follow him. Is this invitation for us as well?

Don't Stop the Children

February 26, 2023 • Annette Sharp

What a beautiful story of people bringing little children to Jesus! But why did the disciples want to stop children from coming? Join us as we unpack this familiar story and uncover what Jesus has to say about the kingdom of God on his terms.

God Joins

February 19, 2023 • Pat Bills

This morning we talk about the tender topic of divorce. And yet, this familiar text does not always mean what we assume it means. Come and discover what Jesus is saying to disciples about all relationships.

Salty Discipleship

February 12, 2023 • Pat Bills

Join us this morning as we listen to Jesus instruct his disciples about the kingdom of God. And the kingdom is meant to be full of salt; preserving the world for God's good work to bring restoration for all things.

Belief and Unbelief

January 29, 2023 • Pat Bills

Over and again people declare to Jesus, "I believe." But how does unbelief live in tension with the deep desire for belief? This morning we enter a scene with a father and his possessed boy; and we see Jesus cast the demon out in the midst of belief and unbelief.

Elijah Has Come

January 22, 2023 • Brian Moss

It's interesting how Jesus responds to questions from his disciples. Even more, the disciples are curious about an Old Testament hero and how his coming relates to him. Join us as we explore the rich declaration of Jesus, "Elijah has come."

A Voice from the Cloud

January 15, 2023 • Pat Bills

This morning we venture into one of the more mysterious and miraculous accounts in the gospel of Mark. Most Bibles label this scene, "the transfiguration." Yet, there is a voice from the cloud that issues a strong word from above. Are we willing to listen?

Costly Discipleship

January 8, 2023 • Pat Bills

What would you pay in order to follow Jesus? It almost sounds silly to even ask such a question. But, Jesus certainly gives an invitation to follow at a certain price. Join us as we hear Jesus say clearly, "Whoever wants to become my follower must deny - take - and follow."

Highland Oaks Church of Christ

Leaning Further into Mark's Daring Gospel