Highland Christian Church

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

We live in a culture that has gotten really good at waiting on the other person. I’ll listen when they listen. I’ll apologize when they apologize. I’ll forgive when they make it right. I’ll show respect when they’ve earned it. But Jesus calls us to a different way of living. BE FIRST: Why the First Move Matters is a series about refusing to let someone else’s actions determine ours—and learning to take the first step toward healthier, stronger relationships.

SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:42-45, John 8:34-36, Galatians 5:1, 13-15, Romans 6:14-16, 7:5-6

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

We live in a culture that has gotten really good at waiting on the other person. I’ll listen when they listen. I’ll apologize when they apologize. I’ll forgive when they make it right. I’ll show respect when they’ve earned it. But Jesus calls us to a different way of living. BE FIRST: Why the First Move Matters is a series about refusing to let someone else’s actions determine ours—and learning to take the first step toward healthier, stronger relationships.

SCRIPTURE: James 1:19-20, James 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 116:1-2, 1 John 1:8-9

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

We live in a culture that has gotten really good at waiting on the other person. I’ll listen when they listen. I’ll apologize when they apologize. I’ll forgive when they make it right. I’ll show respect when they’ve earned it. But Jesus calls us to a different way of living. BE FIRST: Why the First Move Matters is a series about refusing to let someone else’s actions determine ours—and learning to take the first step toward healthier, stronger relationships.

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

How citizens of tomorrow live today. The World to Come isn't only something we believe is on its way. It changes us.

Scripture: Matthew 6:19–21; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Peter 3:11–13

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

Why Christians should long for the return of Jesus! The Christian doesn't hear about the return of Jesus and think, "I hope I've been good enough." Our confidence isn't in our ability to survive the judgment. Our confidence is in Christ.

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

The story of Israel, the nations, and the Messiah… God chooses the ONE to bless EVERYONE. God chose one family so that every family could share in the blessing of His restored world.

Scripture: Genesis 12:1–3; Isaiah 49:6; Romans 11; Revelation 7:9–10 

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

We have often reduced Christian hope to “Where do I go when I die?” While our hope can and does answer that critical question, Scripture tells a much bigger story. God is restoring what sin has broken, Jesus’ resurrection has already begun that restoration, and we are living between this age and the age to come. 

Scripture: John 12:49–50, Matthew 12:28–29, Romans 8:19–24, Revelation 21:1–5 

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

Luke 7:11-23 - "Are you the Messiah or should we be looking for someone else?" Even in doubt and disappointment (when we are most likely to resist Jesus’ lead), Jesus continues to prove He is exactly who we need. 

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

Luke 7:1-10 - "Jesus was amazed." And it might surprise you by what! The people you least expect may be the ones who truly trust Jesus.

Highland Christian Church - Asheville, NC

Communicator - Jason Garris

Luke 6:43-49 - "So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?" Calling Jesus “Lord” means nothing if your life doesn’t follow.