Highlands Bible Church Sermon Audio: Recent Episodes
Mike Ruel
Highlands Bible Church exists to bring glory to God by making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ.
In Revelation 20:7-15 we learn that God's plan is for Jesus to be the judge of his enemies and the justifier of his people.
Guest preacher, Wes Pastor, preaches on groaning as fervent prayer from Romans 8:18-30.
In Revelation 19:11-21 we learn that since Jesus is a warrior and victor, our greatest battle has already been won.
In Revelation 18, we learn that Christians should steer clear of sexual immorality, dependence on this world, and too much hope in the here and now.
Pastor Mike preaches on Easter Sunday from Matthew 28:1-10 where we learn that the church has a misison because Jesus is alive.
In Matthew 21:1-17 we learn that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation for those who seek him.
In Revelation 16 we learn that God's wrath will be poured out, either upon us at judgment or upon Christ at the cross.
In 1 John 3, guest preacher Paul Fehrenbacher teaches us that the kind of love God has given us transforms us into children of God who loves like he loves.
Pastor Mike finishes up the Church Essential series with part 4 of our discussions on the Bible - NT canon and how we got our English Bibles.
In Reveation 14:14-20 we learn that God's people have the assurance of salvation, others have the reality of judgment.NOTE: The audio drops out for a few minutes, but returns due to an issue with the micrphone during the service.
Join Pastor Mike during Wednedsay MidWeek study as we answer the question: are the gospels reliable?
In Revelation 14:6-13 we learn that the gospel is a command to all people - some will obey and some will refuse.
Pastor Mike teaches on the Old Testament canon and how we can have confidence in the reliablity of our Scriptures.
What even is the Bible? What makes it unique? Join Pastor Mike Ruel as he answers these questions and more!
In Revelation 3:14-22 we learn that the church should submit to Christ as King now to prepare for eternity.
In Revelation 2:18-29 we learn that we are to be conquering sin, not have sin conquer us.
In Revelation 2:1-7 we learn that a church is not a church without love and faithfulness.
In Revelation 1:9-20 we learn that Jesus empowers his church to be the light to the world.
In Psalm 45 we learn that Jesus is the perfect King. [NOTE: This recording has several gaps due to technical issues.]
In Genesis 5:1-32 we learn that only Jesus redeems death. NOTE: this video is missing several seconds intermittently due to technical difficulties.
In Genesis 3:1-7 we learn that truly knowing God's Word is critical in our fight against temptation.
In Genesis 2:4-17 we learn that the good life consists of breath, beauty, and boundaries.
In 1 John 2:15-17 we learn that we know we love God when we hate what he hates and love what he loves.
Guest preacher Josh Barlow preaches from Genesis 1:3-5 where we learn that Jesus is the light of life.
In Romans 15:14-21 we learn that the church should know what we are supposed to be doing.
In Romans 14:13-23 we learn that we are to use our freedom in Christ to build each other up.
In Romans 14:1-12 we learn that we are to Biblically balance our conscience with love for God and others.
In this special sermon, Pastor Mike answers the question "Who Are We?" as a church from Matthew 22:34-40.
Elder Paul Fehrenbacher preaches from 1 John 2:1-6 where we learn that whoever says he believes in him ought to walk in the same way which he walked.
In Romans 8:12-25 we learn that the Holy Spirit assures us that we are adopted into God's family.
In Romans 8:1-11 we learn that the Holy Spirit assures us that we have been freed from condemnation.
In Romans 7:13-25 we learn that God's Law shows us the reality of sin so that we can find refuge in Christ.
Elder Paul Fehrenbacher preaches from 1 John 1:1-10 where we learn that we are to walk in the light as he is in the light.
In Romans 3:21-31 we learn three things about the core doctrine of justification by faith.
Pastor Mike Ruel gives an introduction to the four gospels and answer the question "Are they reliable?"
Guest preacher Josh Barlow preaches from Romans 3:1-8 where we learn that God's faithfulness is our only advantage.
Weekly study - Bible Overview.Correction: The Roman Empire did not fall in 70AD, the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Roman Empire in 70AD.
In Romans 1:26-32 we learn that rejecting God turns a life upside down and only Jesus can recenter it.
In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Mike Ruel teaches from Romans 1:16-17 where we learn that the gospel power is seen in salvation and righteousness for life.
In the tenth commandment we learn that we love other by not coveting what belongs to them.As the series on God's Law draws to a close, we also learn that God's Law makes us aware of our sin and our need for a Savior.
In the sixth commandment we learn that we love others by doing all that we can to preserve life.
In the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12) we learn that loving others means honoring those in authority over us.
In the third commandment, we learn that loving God means honoring his name appropriately in all things.
Pastor Mike preaches on the first commandment in Exodus 20:3 where we learn that loving God means worshiping him exclusively and primarily.
In this introduction to the Ten Commandments series, Pastor Mike Ruel teaches that God's Law is life to those who are already liberated.
Guest preacher Josh Barlow preaches from Song of Solomon 2:8-17 where we learn that no matter the cost pursue your spouse.
In 2 Timothy 3:15-17 we learn that Scripture is critical for the Christian because you can't be one without it.
In Luke 2:1-14 we learn that the humble and the brave submit to Jesus as Savior and Lord.
In Luke 1:26-38 we learn that we are to submit to King Jesus even when it seems impossible.
In Matthew 27:62-28:15 we learn that because Jesus is alive, the gospel cannot be stopped.
In Matthew 26:47-75 we learn that Jesus faced death for those who will abandon, reject, and deny him.
In Matthew 26:17-29 we learn that God is sovereign over deliverance, betrayal, forgiveness and sacrifice.
Guest preacher Josh Barlow preaches from Matthew 26:1-16 where we learn that true worship is costly, but God is worthy.
In Matthew 25:14-30 we learn that we are to put to work what God has given us for his kingdom.
In Psalm 44 we learn that remembering God's faithfulness in the past strengthens our faith in the present.
How can Christians say homosexuality is a sin? What does the Bible actually say? How can we respond in grace and kindness and yet not compromise on the truth?
In Psalm 42-43 we learn that we are to fight for joy by talking to ourselves instead of listening.
Is Jesus the ONLY way to God? Is that what we claim? Is this arrogant or narrow-minded? How do we respond?
How have Christians hurt our apologetic witness? What can we do about it now? Pastor Mike Ruel traces a brief history of evangelicalism with its pros and cons and the impact both have had on apologetics.
Has science disproven Christianity? What is science and how should it relate to faith? How can we respond?
In Psalm 39 we learn that we are to call out to our Heavenly Father instead of complaining to others.
Since evil exists, how can an all-good and all-powerful God exist? What are some not-so-helpful answers to this dilemma? How can we respond better?
In Week #4 of the Problems with Christianity series, Pastor Mike Ruel explores some worldview misunderstandings about Jesus, who he is and how to respond to common objections.
MidWeek Series - Problems with Christianity - Week #3: The Problem of Scripture.
- Is it true? Is it reliable? Or a bunch of fairy tales? Why does it matter?
Pastor Mike Ruel preaches from Psalm 36 in our Summer series where we learn that God provides for those who know him, but punishes those who reject him.
Finishing up the three-part miniseries on Defending the Faith, Pastor Mike Ruel teaches us that defending the faith involves being persecuted for the faith, responding with gentleness and respect to opponents, and knowing the biblical worldview.
Week #1 of Problems with Christianity - Intro to Apologetics and Worldview.
- What is apologetics?
- What is a worldview?
- How does the world look at truth?
- Worldview centers and the Biblical worldview
Pastor Mike Ruel preaches from Romans 1:1-23 where we learn defending the faith includes presenting a rational context, having compassion on those who reject God, and being personally compelled to speak up.
Defending the Faith - The Apologetics of Jesus, Paul, and Peter.
Week 1: Jesus in Matthew 19:16-22
Associate Pastor candidate Noah Colabella preaches from John 21:1-19 on the effect of the resurrection in our lives.
In Matthew 23 we learn that judgment for spiritual hypocrisy can be avoided by gospel humility.
In Matthew 22:34-46 we learn that we are to obey Jesus out of love by submitting to him as Lord.
In Matthew 22:23-33 we learn that Christian doctrines sound impossible to those who aren't Christian.
In Matthew 22:15-22 we learn that Christianity is a supreme allegiance, not a single issue.
Guest preacher Josh Barlow preaches from Matthew 21:18-46 where we learn that what the King requires, he provides.
In Matthew 20:17-34 we learn that the mission of the gospel includes sacrifice, service, and humility.