Highway Sermons

Consider what it means for God to call and guide you. As in the story of Jeremiah, what steps might help you see the hand of God in your stories and what might that mean for how you live today and the path you take tomorrow?

We all have moments of selective hearing—whether it’s ignoring what we don’t want to hear or only listening to what fits our agenda. In Luke 4, Jesus gives His first sermon—a mission statement proclaiming good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, and sight for the blind. But His audience wasn’t ready to hear the full message.

What about us? Are we truly listening to Jesus’ call, or only hearing what’s comfortable? What if His mission to bring restoration to the poor, the oppressed, and the blind isn’t just for others—but also for us?

Join us as we explore Jesus’ Kingdom Manifesto and what it means to open our eyes, live with awareness, and step into His revolutionary mission today.

🔑 Reflection Questions:

• Where are you spiritually blind or selectively hearing Jesus’ message?

• How can you be part of His mission for the poor, the oppressed, and the blind this week?

The first miracle that Jesus does is the middle of normal human experience. It's at a wedding, and it's only the servers even know what has happened. How does this invite us to approach our day to day lives with a sense of wonder? Can we carry expectation that God is present and working miracles into the day to day material of our lives?

Who am I? Where do I belong? These aren’t just questions for kids or teenagers—they’re questions we all wrestle with throughout life. On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, we explore the truth that God calls us by name: beloved, precious, and His. But this identity isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about transformation and mission. When we know who we are in Christ, we are freed to change and help others see their true identity too. So, what labels are you carrying that don’t belong to you? And who in your life needs a mirror held up to remind them they’re beloved?

The light of Christ shines in any and all darkness. As follows of Jesus we have a call to carry the light into any and all of the places God has placed us.

As we look at the often simple or ordinary contents of our days, the perspective we have can be transformed by the story of the angel's appearing to lowly shepherd's. In this moment we see heavenly hosting bringing the glory of God into the everyday circumstances of the lowest in society.

What kingdom are you responding to in your life?

In the shadow of Herod’s greatness—a kingdom built on fear, greed, and control—Jesus was born into a kingdom of humility, trust, and surrender. The Christmas story reveals a clash between two kingdoms: one that hoards power and another that gives it away.

Today, we still live under the shadow of the kingdom of empire, constantly told we need more, do more, be more. But Jesus invites us into a different kind of greatness—a kingdom of enough, of service, and of letting go.

1. What am I striving for that I think will finally satisfy me? Will it ever be enough?

2. What am I holding on to that I need to lay down at Jesus’ feet?

Pain is inevitable, but it offers a choice: to run away or draw closer to God. This Advent, discover how Anna’s story in Luke 2 reveals the power of persistent faith in the face of suffering. Through intimacy with God, even in pain, we can experience His voice and presence. Join us as we explore how our pain can lead us into deeper communion with Him.

Silent Faithfulness: The Quiet Impact of Joseph | 2024.12.08 - Adam Hendrix by Highway

What does it truly mean to seek Jesus? The story of the Magi isn’t just about a Christmas star—it’s about the relentless pursuit of truth and worship. In this sermon, we explore the courage of these outsiders who sought Jesus across great distances, while others stayed behind. What does it mean to be a seeker today? What might we be missing when we stop searching?

The Magi remind us that seeking is not a one-time act—it’s a lifelong pursuit that invites us to move beyond sentimentality and into the awe and wonder of Advent. Whether you feel stuck, distracted, or outside the traditional boundaries of faith, this message will inspire you to follow the star again.