Highlands Community Church of the C&MA

The Blessing: When God Moves In The Mess (Andrew Meher)

In the second week of "The Blessing" series, guest speaker Aaron unpacks the chaotic story of Noah in Genesis 6–9. Often, we only hear this story as a sanitized children's tale, but Aaron explores what it actually reveals about God's response to human corruption. He asks a challenging question: Is God the main character of your story, or are you just asking Him to bless the plans you’ve already made? Key Scripture: Genesis 6:9–9:1

The Blessing: No Plan B (Andrew Meher)

We are kicking off a brand-new summer sermon series called "The Blessing", where we will be exploring the theme of God’s blessing through the book of Genesis. In this opening message, we look at the very first story of Scripture to see how God’s nature as a blessing, creating, and intentional Father establishes the foundation for our faith. Even when our world feels formless, empty, or chaotic, we can find peace in knowing that God is in complete control with a deliberate, perfect plan for our lives. He never needs a Plan B. Key Scripture: Genesis 1

We Believe: The Holy Spirit (Andrew Meher)

In week four of our "We Believe" series, we reach the pivotal turning point of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit." Pastor Andrew unpacks how the Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood or overlooked person of the Trinity. We explore the profound truth that God didn't just leave us with a set of beliefs to follow on our own; He gave us His very presence to dwell inside us, empowering us to live out our faith and transforming our daily lives from the inside out.

We Believe: Jesus Christ Our Lord (Andrew Meher)

In week three of our "We Believe" series, we focus on the very center of the Apostles' Creed: "And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord." Pastor Andrew unpacks why Jesus cannot simply be viewed as a good moral teacher or an inspiring historical figure. We explore the profound weight of His true identity and what it practically means to stop managing our own lives and fully surrender our control, our messes, and our futures to His ultimate authority.

We Believe: God the Father (Andrew Meher)

In week two of our "We Believe" series, we dive into the powerful opening line of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth". Pastor Andrew explores what it means to relate to God not as a distant, detached force, but as an intimately personal and loving Father. We discuss how our earthly experiences often distort our view of God, and how embracing His perfect fatherhood completely redefines our identity and security.