Highland Baptist Church

Recorded 10-18-2026

Pastor Larry Stephens delivers the final sermon in the Solas series on the foundation of salvation in Grace, Faith, Christ, Scriptures, and to Glory of God Alone.

Several challenges are provided on how the church must anchor all missions and ministry to the Glory of God.

Pray for....

1. That our words and actions both give glory to God alone.

2. That God will fill our hearts with thanksgiving.

3. Those who are lost and need to be illumined by the gospel truth, to the glory of God Alone. 

Recorded 10-12-2026

Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message on the importance of the Word of God over church traditions. Although traditions are not inherently bad, when they oppose or contradict Scripture, they must be evaluated.

How do we shield from toxic traditions and trust in Scripture Alone?

Recorded 10/04/2026

Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from the sermon series on the Five Solas of the Reformation. 

In this sermon, Pastor Larry shares that Christ calls followers to salvation and that, in Christ alone, His people are predestined for good works.

In what way are we predestined to accomplish good works?

2. The Call to Obedience and a Sanctified Life:

Ephesians 2:8-9

“By Faith Alone”

September 27, 2026

This brand of “faith” that Paul uses in verse eight is the whole experience of salvation, including faith, such as salvation is a gift and not a reward. Salvation cannot be “of works” simply because it has already been finished on the cross.

God has gifted us with His grace and faith, but it did cost something; not for His people, it cost Him His Son on the cross. The moment we think we can pay that back, it is not a gift to us any longer.

Even the best works done by humans are not done independently but through God’s grace, and can never earn merit from Him. Consequently, salvation rests on this foundation.

How do live the gift of faith and grace from God?

Recorded 9/20/2026

Pastor Larry Stephens starts a 5-week series on the elements of salvation, beginning with "Grace Alone." Through Grace alone, we remember where God has brought us from. By grace, we are now alive and intentionally set for the Kingdom. 

What Does Knowing God’s Grace Teach Us?

Romans 12:3-8

“A Church United: Family Resemblances”

September 13, 2026

Paul is pleading with his brothers and sisters in Christ: present yourselves to God, sold out and to His service, like bringing a sacrifice to the altar, but instead like an animal to be slain and dead, one that is alive with praise and worship. His second plea? Do not be like the way of this world, with the lust of the eyes and the pride of this life. “Do not be conformed or transformed by the world but renew your mind. First, upon rebirth, there is this radical transformation (metamorpho): sinners are brought to salvation by the work of Christ. Two imperatives that James gives are to pray and to confess to one another, that your soul may be

healed from its burden.

Instead of thinking more highly of yourself, use sound judgment when thinking of God’s abundant grace. You do not deserve what we have in this life, certainly not salvation. We do not deserve ministry positions or social status; it is all filtered through the grace of God. If it was not for God’s grace, we would all be lost and undone.

Because we are in Christ and are led by the Spirit of God, we all have a family resemblance in how we love God, grow as disciples, and serve one another. These family resemblances first aid us all in looking like Christ, and puts us on in the same mission together.

How can we build up the church in unity by using God-given gifts?

Build Unity by Loving God- Loving God with all our being builds unity because it changes our heart and mind. It builds unity because, as we love God, we love others in return.

Build Unity by Growing Disciples-Unity in the church depends on growing in our relationship with Jesus and equipping others to follow Him more closely.

Build Unity by Serving Others-  One of the most visible and powerful ways to build unity in the body of Christ is to serve others.

Recorded 9/6/2026

Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message reminding believers to know who they are in Christ Jesus.

The letter of Romans may be the most important letter in human history.

Pastor Larry challenges the church to proclaim the gospel message frequently and to affirm the assurance of salvation. Believers can know with certainty if they are in Christ.

Rom 10:12  For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.Rom 10:13  For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Recorded 8/30/2026

Pastor Larry Stephens completes the sermon series through the Letter of James on "Seeking Wisdom."

In James chapter 5, there is a challenge to pray, praise, and confess sins in gospel community. 

It is imperative for a church body to serve together, through hardships and good times, to edify and equip the church for every good work.

Pastor Larry continues the series through the Letter of James 5: 7-12 entitled "Seeking Wisdom Through Suffering."

Two points for consideration:

I. Long for Patience by Stabilizing Your Heart:

II. Count Your Blessings

Pastor Larry G. Stephens continues a sermon series through The Letter of James: 

James 5:1-6 “Seeking Wisdom in Contentment”

I. The Riches of This World Will One Day Fade Away

These verses will catalog the sins against those who have put their faith in their possessions. These accusations also mirror Chapter 2 on the sin of partiality. James uses the illustration of those who abuse their wealth and the poor as an example of how not to live. James is hoping that his words will instill a sense of corrigibility in his readers and worshipers, to learn from mistakes, reform, and make changes to improve. According to The Gospel Coalition, the church's greatest need today is an awareness of the Holiness of God. James directs readers and worshipers to see how those abused by the wealthy are calling out for justice. Much like what we see when Cain slew Abel, and how his blood cried out to the Lord for justice, now the wrong, harmful abuse is calling out to God.

How do we learn from the mistakes of others or even some wrong directions we have taken in life?

Why don’t we lay up treasures for the last days?

1. It contradicts the biblical intent for church finances.