Rooted in the Word

What does it really take for revival to happen? Is it something we can create through prayer, dedication, and hard work? Or does true revival come from somewhere else entirely?

John Grams returns to High Forest Community Church with a continuation of his previous message, "Revive Us Again." But this time, we're taking a slightly different direction, and the answer to where revival truly comes from may surprise you!

Turning to Isaiah 64:1–4, John challenges us to look beyond what we often think revival should look like and consider what Scripture actually teaches about the source of genuine spiritual awakening.

Could it be that we've been looking at revival from the wrong perspective?

Join us as we dig into God's Word and discover what it really means to have "A Prayer For Revival", and why the answer begins with something far greater than ourselves.

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 11/8/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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Jim Barnhart returns with a fascinating look at three parts of Passion Week that many of us may have missed!

With so much going on during the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, there are details in Scripture that are easy to just read past, without realizing the significance each one brings to this history changing event.

Today, we're going to take a closer look at three of those elements: The serpent, the darkness, and the tearing of the temple veil.

Each of these events is described in Scripture, but what do they mean? And perhaps more importantly, what significance do they have for us today?

Jim helps us connect the dots, revealing some fascinating details that bring an even deeper understanding of what took place during the Passion of Christ.

Join us today as we attempt to do more than just scratch the surface of this incredible, history changing event, in a message titled: "Three Pictures of the Passion Most People Do Not See"

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 11/1/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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Today, Gary Froiland brings us the second installment of his Worship Series. This time, we're talking about Preaching!

Now, to many, preaching might not sound like a subject that has much to do with the majority of the church. After all, there's typically only one, maybe two preachers in any given church, right?

But does that idea really line up with what the Bible teaches about the life of a Christian?

You might be surprised just how much this message has to do with YOU!

Gary starts by giving us some examples of preaching that's...well, pretty much worthless! But thankfully, he doesn't leave us there. He takes us into Scripture to show us what effective preaching and sharing the Gospel should look like, what we should be doing, and even the approach we should take when sharing God's Word with others.

And as a bonus, Gary brings us a crowning example of a message that demonstrates just how powerfully the Holy Spirit can work through the preaching of God's Word to bring conviction to the hearts of those who hear it.

So buckle up, because preaching isn't just about the guy standing behind the pulpit. This message might just challenge the way you think about your own responsibility as a Christian!

Join us for Part II of "Worship Series: Preaching!"

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 10/25/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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Today, Gary Froiland begins an exciting new series on Worship! And what better place to begin than with something we all know about, but perhaps don't fully appreciate: Prayer!

We've all heard countless sermons on prayer, and most of us understand just how important it is in our Christian walk. But have you ever stopped to consider how prayer fits into worship? Is it simply a way to bring our requests before God, or is there something much deeper going on?

And what if prayer has the power to do more than we ever imagined? What if it can transform our lives, shake the very foundations of our circumstances, and change the way we approach God Himself?

Through some incredible examples of the power of prayer, all grounded in Scripture, Gary takes us beyond simply knowing we should pray and helps us understand why prayer is such a powerful expression of worship.

Along the way, he'll share practical insights that just might challenge the way we think about prayer, and perhaps even change the way we pray!

Join us today as we begin our new series, "Worship Series: Prayer!"

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 10/18/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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What happens when one of the Good Shepherd's sheep finally makes it home?

On October 8, 2026, family and friends gathered at High Forest Community Church to celebrate the life of David C. Garrison. While the occasion was one of sorrow and remembrance, it was also a celebration of something far greater: the incredible hope and victory we have through Jesus Christ.

In this special release, we share the message originally delivered at David's funeral, reflecting on the extraordinary love of our Savior, the Good Shepherd who seeks His lost sheep, knows them by name, and will stop at nothing to bring them home.

Through the promises of Scripture, we explore the remarkable depth of God's love, the sacrifice of His only Son, and the assurance that death does not have the final word for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ.

For David, the journey here on earth has ended. But for those who belong to Christ, the end of this earthly life is not the end of the story.

And that is what makes a Christian funeral so remarkably different.

While this message was originally prepared to honor a dear friend, its truth extends far beyond one man's life. It is a message for the grieving, for those searching for hope, and for anyone who has ever wondered what awaits us beyond the grave.

Because the greatest comfort isn't simply knowing that the sheep has made it home...it's knowing the Shepherd who brought him there.

Join us for this special message: "The Sheep Is Home."

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 10/8/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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The very word energetically draws our minds to countless people coming to the saving knowledge of our Savior, Christ Jesus! And for good reason. Throughout history, there have been remarkable revivals that have swept through communities, nations, and various regions of the world. Even today, we often find ourselves praying for revival in our own country.

But what if our typical understanding of revival is actually the byproduct of something else?

What if there's another step that must take place before the spark ignites the flames of revival?

What if, just maybe... revival begins with Christians?

Today, Pastor John Grams takes us to Psalm 85, where we discover a heartfelt petition for revival. But as we examine this passage, we may find that the revival Scripture calls us to seek looks a little different from the one we've been longing to see!

Perhaps the question isn't simply whether our nation needs revival...but whether we do.

Join us today as we turn to God's Word and plead together: "Revive Us Again!"

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 10/11/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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Jim Barnhart continues our Walk with Jesus as we follow our Lord through the trials that would ultimately lead Him to the cross. This time, Jesus is brought before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate.

But why did Pilate allow things to unfold the way they did? The beatings, the mockery, the torture...what was the purpose behind it all?

Then another man enters the story: a criminal named Barabbas. When the crowd is given the choice between Barabbas and Jesus of Nazareth, Barabbas walks free while Jesus is condemned. But hidden within this seemingly small detail is a startling picture of something much greater.

And as this sorrowful night continues to unfold, what does its progression reveal about the larger story taking place?

Turn with us to Mark 15:1–20 as we continue our Walk with Jesus and examine “Jesus Before Pilate: The Story in a Story.”

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 10/4/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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How often have we heard of evil attempting to destroy good? Its the premise of every good movie and book, isn't it? And while often much of these stories are fabricated fiction, they are often believable because it hangs on a truth we all know. Good and Evil are at war.

But few today likely realize just how close to home this battle is becoming. Throughout history, countless bloodshed has been waged over opposing religions, and that battle still rages today.

Gary Froiland returns and reveals a dangerous religion that is seeking to destroy the Christian-based democracy we have been so blessed to be living in. A religion headed by Satan himself, who has even his very own followers deceived.

Today is quite heavy, but factually revealing as we take a look at "The Masquerader"

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 9/27/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

Today, we dive into the trial of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Over the past several weeks, Jim has taken us alongside Jesus through incredible moments: from miracles and resurrection to the anguish of His prayers in Gethsemane. Now we arrive at a pivotal moment. Jesus has been arrested and brought before the ruling authorities to stand trial.

But how does Jesus respond to the accusations against Him? What can we learn from His words... and from His silence?

Meanwhile, another trial is unfolding in the background.

Peter, the disciple who boldly declared that he would never abandon Jesus, has denied Him. What happens next? What do Peter’s failure and Jesus’ response teach us about fear, faithfulness, failure, and restoration?

There is much for us to glean as we watch two very different trials unfold on the same night: the trial of our Lord and the testing of one of His closest followers.

Join Jim Barnhart as we continue our journey through the final hours before the cross in “The Trial of Jesus and His Disciple.”

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 9/20/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch

We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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“No.”

It is one of the first words we learn to dislike as children, and reaching adulthood doesn’t make it any easier to hear. We make plans. We pray. We ask. We hope. And sometimes, God’s answer is simply… “No.”

Today, Pastor John Grams takes us to Deuteronomy 3:23–28 and one of the most striking moments in the life of Moses. After 120 years of life and decades of faithfully leading the people of Israel, Moses makes what seems like a simple request: he wants to cross the Jordan and see the Promised Land.

But God tells him no.

Why does God sometimes deny the things we desperately want, even when we bring those desires to Him in prayer? How should we respond when His answer isn’t the one we hoped for? And could God’s “No” actually be leading us toward something we cannot yet see?

Through the example of Moses, Pastor John shows us how to respond biblically when God closes a door, changes our plans, or refuses a request. And as the message reaches its surprising conclusion, we discover that God’s “No” may not be the end of the story at all.

Be encouraged today as we learn what it means to trust Him… even “When God Says No!”

High Forest Community Church

www.highforestchurch.com

Recorded: 9/13/26

For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at [email protected]

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907

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We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.

Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.

Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!

There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.

If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!

Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.

Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…

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