Upper Room Heights: Recent Episodes
Christian Washington
Located in the historic Heights Theater, Upper Room Heights is a gospel-centered community where people of all races cultivate a fulfilling and impactful life of significance by coming to understand why they were born. This is done by inviting everyone we encounter to join us on a journey with Jesus where we: AWAKEN people to the emptiness of their pursuit of happiness and success, and present the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the “answer” to their eternal questions. CALL awakened people to the adventure of cultivating a life of Christian significance. CONNECT people on the journey to other people who have made the same choice. EQUIP people who have answered the call with the tools they need to make a significant difference in their world. COACH and encourage those who are on the significance journey in groups and one-on-ones. LAUNCH people out into the world to serve and awaken others.
“Surrendering my strength (I can’t bring walls down) …Committing my Courage (I must take the steps forward).” “Create a physical and heart space to always remember what God has done (Gilgal).” “Permanently identify yourself with your God" (Spiritual circumcision is by public confession and profession of our faith in Jesus - I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.)” "Commit your resources to the community’s shared journey."
“I win when win.” “I am because we are (Ubuntu).” “What we truly need usually comes with elaborate gift wrapping.” “You gotta prepare for victory as much as you prepare for defeat.” “When you are on top there’s no place to go but down. The good news is you are never really on top. There is always a higher level.”
“New Levels, Same Devils” “Success doesn’t change us…it amplifies who we really are.” “All money ain’t good money.” “If you can conquer the adversary in the mirror you can conquer anything.” “Most lottery winners end up broke.”
“The Finish Line is the Starting Gate.” “It’s all about the Journey.” “The Journey is the thing.” “Don’t get bored with winning.” “You don’t need a King because the Joneses have one.”
“Each day’s Right Decision leads to the Right Destination for life.” “The ultimate goal of the Christian life is Freedom.” “First we must find contentment with being chosen.”
An honest look at the Christmas story through the lens of the most prominent questions of its authenticity and commercialization. This Advent series is designed to be the beginning of an ongoing discussion with Houstonians (and the world) about the real and revolutionary Jesus Christ of Nazareth whose birth and life literally changed the world.
Take the Red Pill” is a powerful two session teaching series designed to CALL people to the fulfilling adventure ahead of them IF they make the choice to follow Jesus into Christian Significance. The journey to significance mirrors the Hero’s Journey and starts with an AWAKENING. Join us for two deep dives into the “awakening stories” of “The Woman at the Well” and Saul/Paul. These beloved disciples show us what it looks like to choose the “woke” life of a hero from very different perspectives.
Take the Red Pill” is a powerful two session teaching series designed to CALL people to the fulfilling adventure ahead of them IF they make the choice to follow Jesus into Christian Significance. The journey to significance mirrors the Hero’s Journey and starts with an AWAKENING. Join us for two deep dives into the “awakening stories” of “The Woman at the Well” and Saul/Paul. These beloved disciples show us what it looks like to choose the “woke” life of a hero from very different perspectives.