Heights Church Podcast

What does it mean that Jesus would not leave His disciples as orphans? In this message from John 14, Dr. Paul Sloan explores Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit as our advocate, comforter, and helper while He reigns at the Father’s right hand. This sermon reflects on the peace Christ gives, the transforming work of the Spirit, and the assurance believers have knowing that both the Spirit and Christ Himself intercede for God’s people. Even in seasons of uncertainty, believers are not abandoned. Like, Subscribe, and Share for more messages from Heights Church.

Stephen’s final words reveal the deep work of Christ-shaped imitation.   In Acts 7:55–60, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on how Stephen, even while being killed, follows the pattern of Jesus by praying for the forgiveness of his persecutors. This message invites us to see discipleship not only as believing in Christ, but being conformed to Christ in our words, actions, bodies, and lives. Like, Subscribe, and Share for more messages from Heights Church.

Jesus describes Himself as both the gate and the Good Shepherd in John 10, revealing a powerful picture of care, authority, and sacrifice. Dr. Paul Sloan walks through this passage and shows how Christ protects His people not by avoiding danger, but by giving Himself for them. This message challenges listeners to recognize the voice of Christ amid the noise and to trust the One who leads His people into true life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In Acts 2, Peter declares that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah, confronting the crowd with a truth that cuts to the heart. Yet in the same breath, he offers a message of grace that changes everything. Dr. Paul Sloan explores how the risen Christ responds to rejection with mercy and calls His people into repentance and restoration. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

What changed the disciples from fearful followers into bold witnesses? Dr. Paul Sloan explores Acts 2 and shows how the resurrection of Jesus transformed their understanding of Scripture. By tracing Peter’s use of the Psalms and God’s promises to David, this message reveals how Jesus fulfills every promise as the risen and reigning King. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

What does it mean that Jesus rose from the dead, not just for Him, but for all of creation? In this Easter message, Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks the deeper meaning of the resurrection, showing how Scripture presents death not just as an event, but as a power that God ultimately defeats through Christ. Discover how the empty tomb fulfills the promise that death itself would be swallowed up in victory and what that means for our hope today. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is not just a moment of celebration. It is a declaration of kingship. In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores what it means that Jesus comes as King and how that claim confronts every listener. What we believe about Jesus shapes how we respond to Him. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan explores the story of Lazarus and what it reveals about Jesus’ identity as the resurrection and the life. The passage invites us to see both the depth of human grief and the power of God to bring life where death has taken hold. This sermon challenges us to trust that even what feels long gone is not beyond the reach of Christ’s voice. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Why do we suffer, and what is God doing in the middle of it? In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan walks through John 9 and challenges a common misunderstanding about pain and purpose. Rather than offering easy explanations, this sermon points to a deeper truth: what matters most is not having every answer, but knowing what Jesus has done. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

What does real Christian assurance look like? In this message from Romans 5:1–11, Dr. Robert Sloan shows that peace with God comes through Jesus Christ, and that hope is rooted in God’s action for sinners, not in human effort. The sermon also speaks tenderly to believers who suffer, doubt, and wonder whether God will finish what He has begun. Romans 5 points to a faith that endures trouble, keeps singing, and rests in the promise of resurrection through Christ. Like, Subscribe, and Share for more messages from Heights Church.

When Jesus stood in His hometown and read from Isaiah, He did more than interpret Scripture. He declared that the long-awaited restoration had arrived in Him. In this message from Luke 4:16–30, Dr. Paul Sloan explores how Christ fulfills the promise of Jubilee, offering forgiveness, freedom, and release from the burdens that crush the human heart. Discover how Jesus not only forgives sin but teaches us to live unburdened lives in His way.   Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others hear the good news.

In this sermon on Matthew 4:1–11, Paul Sloan explores the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. When Satan offers Jesus the kingdoms of the world, it reveals a central theme of Scripture: worship shapes allegiance, and allegiance shapes authority. Israel failed in the wilderness, but Jesus remained faithful — and through His obedience, He reverses captivity and receives all authority in heaven and on earth. This message invites believers to see perseverance not as self-powered discipline, but as trust in the God who provides, vindicates, and raises the dead. Listen and consider what it means to worship the only One who truly gives life.

Dr. Robert Sloan walks through Matthew 17 and the Transfiguration of Jesus, revealing how this extraordinary moment points to Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and the coming of the Spirit. This message reminds us that we now live in the age of fulfillment, with a greater assurance, a living intercessor, and a transformed perspective on suffering. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon from Matthew 5:13–20, Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ call to a deeper righteousness rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Rather than performing obedience for recognition, followers of Christ are invited to live as salt and light so that God’s glory is made visible through everyday faithfulness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share this episode.

In this sermon, Paul Sloan explores Psalm 27 and the biblical theme of God’s face as a sign of His presence, mercy, and saving power. This message reflects on why God’s nearness, revealed in Jesus Christ, is the foundation for courage, hope, and endurance in every season of life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan explores John 1:29–42 and Jesus’ invitation to “come and see.” This sermon reflects on daily obedience, listening for the Shepherd’s voice, and finding holiness in ordinary faithfulness. A thoughtful message for anyone seeking clarity and direction in following Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on the baptism of Jesus as the moment God publicly affirms and appoints his Son for the work of redemption. The message traces how Jesus faithfully lives out that calling throughout his life, not only at the cross, but in every step he takes on behalf of humanity. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this Epiphany sermon from Matthew 2:1–12, Dr. Robert Sloan explores how God works through history and calls his people to live faithfully in light of Christ’s coming. This message reflects on prayer, Scripture, generosity, and service as responses to God’s revealed purposes in a new year. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message, Paul Sloan reflects on Matthew 2:13–23 and the biblical theme of the New Exodus. By connecting Israel’s deliverance from Egypt with Christ’s saving work, the sermon calls believers to remember God’s faithfulness and live with gratitude rooted in His presence. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

This Christmas Eve message explores the gospel as an announcement that changes the world. Reflecting on Luke’s account of the angels and the shepherds, the sermon proclaims the arrival of light after a long night and invites listeners to hear Christmas as true good news.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podcast.

In this Fourth Sunday of Advent message, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Matthew 1:18–25 and the promise of Emmanuel, God with us. This sermon explores how God enters our story at its weakest point, keeps His promises, and brings true freedom through Christ. Listen and be reminded why Christmas is more than sentiment, and why God’s presence changes everything. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this Advent message, Paul Sloan reflects on what happens when God enters the world through Jesus Christ. From prophetic promises to real acts of healing and restoration, this sermon explores how Christ’s presence brings hope, renewal, and the promise that creation itself will be made new. Listen and be encouraged by the confidence that the God who came once will come again. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon from Romans 13:11–14, Paul Sloan reflects on what it means to live with spiritual awareness in light of Christ’s resurrection. Drawing on imagery of time, light, and clothing, he invites listeners to consider how the reality of God’s kingdom reshapes everyday life.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 21 and shows how a passage rooted in first-century history still speaks directly into the uncertainties we face today. Rather than offering predictions or formulas, Jesus calls His followers to take the next faithful step, trusting that God provides wisdom, presence, and ultimate vindication. If you’re walking through a season of unknowns, this message offers grounding hope. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this compelling message, Dr. Paul Sloan walks through Luke 20 and Jesus’ response to the Sadducees’ challenge. What begins as a legal question becomes a deeply theological insight into God’s nature: He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. This sermon reflects on aging, mortality, and the enduring promise of the resurrection. You’ll be encouraged to see the resurrection not just as a future event, but as a present hope rooted in God’s goodness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

When Jesus entered Zacchaeus’ home, the tax collector’s entire life turned upside down. In this message, Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks the mystery of the “terrible good”... a kind of holiness that confronts and heals us all at once. Discover what it means to be seen, sought out, and transformed by Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this compelling sermon from Dr. Paul Sloan, we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector through a fresh lens. With both humor and depth, Dr. Sloan explores why we often hide behind self-righteousness and how true humility leads to mercy, not shame. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, judgment, or the fear of being truly known—this message is for you. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan teaches from Luke 18:1–8 and Psalm 96, showing that God’s judgment is not a threat but a promise of justice. Learn how prayer, persistence, and trust in God’s character give us peace in an unjust world—and why all creation rejoices when He comes to make things right. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon from 2 Timothy, Dr. Robert Sloan reflects on the Apostle Paul’s final charge to his young disciple: “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead.” Even as Paul faced death, he pointed to the gospel’s unshakable truth — that through the resurrection, Christ has conquered death and brought life and immortality to light.   Listen and be encouraged to preserve the gospel, share it with courage, and endure in faith. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message from Dr. Paul Sloan, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Luke 17:5–10—where obedience isn’t about earning God’s favor but living in trust. Discover how God’s commands are never meaningless or impossible, but invitations into a freer, fuller life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31. With vivid irony, the story exposes the dangers of living without mercy and the way wealth deceives the heart. This message challenges us to live in step with God’s vision... marked by compassion, generosity, and trust in Him above all else. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan shares from Jeremiah 8 and Luke 16 about the reality of judgment, the sorrow of sin, and the hope of repentance. God does not wait for us to be perfect; He longs for us to turn back with honest hearts. Even in our rebellion, He meets us with mercy through Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Why does Paul call the cross “foolishness”? In this message, we look at how God turned what appeared to be defeat into the ultimate act of love and victory. From prophecy to fulfillment, from shame to glory, the cross stands at the center of our faith as the place where God’s wisdom and power were revealed. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Psalm 42 and 43 reflect the tension of a soul caught between despair and hope. In this message, Dr. Robert Sloan shows how the psalmist faces exile, loneliness, and taunts... yet refuses to let despair have the final word. By remembering God’s faithfulness, anticipating His promises, and even speaking truth to his own heart, the psalmist points us toward the hope we have in Christ. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share with a friend.

Dr. Paul Sloan explores Jesus’ teaching on humility, showing how our pursuit of recognition can blind us to both people and God’s work. Instead of self-exaltation, Jesus calls us to honor others and receive our recognition from God alone. Listen in and discover the freedom of choosing God’s honor over human praise. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share. https://heightschurchhouston.org/

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 13:10–17, where Jesus heals a woman bound for eighteen years. In this powerful story, we see not only Christ’s authority to heal but also His wisdom in reasoning with Scripture. This message challenges us to see ourselves as recipients of His mercy and to live as people who extend that mercy to others. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share. August 24, 2025

In this sermon from August 17, 2025, Dr. Paul Sloan examines Jesus’ challenging words in Luke 12 and explains how they fit within the larger story of judgment, repentance, and restoration. The message calls listeners to recognize the urgency of the moment and respond faithfully to Christ’s invitation. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share this episode.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:32–40 about treasure, anxiety, and the kingdom of God. The message explores how what we pursue shapes our hearts and why God’s reign is the only treasure that endures beyond this life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podcast.

In this sermon from Colossians 3:1–11, Dr. Paul Sloan reflects on the freedom and transformation that come from being united with Christ. Rather than pursuing spiritual growth through self-denial or human rules, believers are invited to live out the new life already given in Christ. This message explores what it means to set our minds on things above and walk in renewed life. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this message from Colossians 2, Dr. Paul Sloan explores why spiritual maturity cannot be found in rules, rituals, or experiences, and why Christ alone brings true fullness and freedom. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this week’s message, guest speaker Dr. Austin Freeman reflects on the story of Mary and Martha and the startling wisdom of Jesus’ words: “Only one thing is needed.” Drawing from the Gospel of Luke and the surrounding context of Mary’s deep devotion, Dr. Freeman unpacks how our service, even when well-intentioned, can become a distraction if it isn’t rooted in love and presence. Listen in as we discover what it means to choose the better portion—the one that will never be taken away. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

What does it mean to be “joyfully thankful” in every circumstance—even when life is hard? In this message from Colossians 1:1–14, we hear Paul’s powerful encouragement to live lives marked by gratitude, strength, and hope. Despite his own suffering, Paul speaks of endurance not as resignation, but as worship. Discover how gratitude can reframe your outlook, renew your trust, and root your identity in Christ.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks Luke 10:1-20, where Jesus commissions seventy disciples with nothing but His authority and a message of peace. Discover why true joy comes not from spectacular miracles but from knowing your name is written in heaven. Listen in and be equipped to carry the kingdom into everyday places with humble confidence. For more sermons from Heights Church, subscribe and share the podcast with a friend.

Guest pastor Chris Kugler explores Psalm 77 and the difficult seasons when God’s timing feels slow and His presence hard to sense. This message offers biblical wisdom for enduring trials through prayer, remembrance, and trust in God’s faithfulness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan takes us deep into the story of Jesus and the man possessed by Legion in Luke 8. What appears at first as a strange and unsettling miracle turns out to be a profound picture of the gospel itself—where torment gives way to peace, isolation is met with restoration, and a voiceless man becomes a witness. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Robert Sloan explores Psalm 32 and the deep relief that comes when sin is confessed and forgiveness is received. Through the story of David and the promise of reconciliation in Christ, listeners are reminded that God’s mercy is stronger than guilt and opens a new way forward. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this Pentecost message, Dr. Paul Sloan takes us to the heart of Acts 2, where the Spirit of God is poured out on all flesh-- young and old, Jew and Gentile. This is more than a historical moment; it’s a revelation of God’s generosity, unity, and impartiality. Discover how the Spirit unites us across every boundary and offers transformation to all who believe.   For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share with a friend.

Dr. Paul Sloan unpacks the deep and often-neglected significance of Jesus’ ascension—not just as a heavenly exit, but as a cosmic turning point. Learn how Christ’s presence in heaven secures our forgiveness, ongoing intercession, and closeness with God. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

In this sermon, Dr. Paul Sloan explores the healing at the Pool of Bethesda and the legal and theological weight of Jesus’ actions on the Sabbath. Rather than bypassing the law, Jesus fulfills the Father’s will—bringing healing, restoration, and salvation as the One who was sent. Discover how this moment reveals not only Jesus’ identity but the compassionate heart of God. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.

Dr. Paul Sloan explores Acts 11 and the revolutionary moment when God’s covenant promise expanded beyond Israel to include all nations. Through Peter’s encounter with Cornelius and the outpouring of the Spirit on Gentiles, we’re reminded that God is faithful to His promises—and that His salvation is meant for everyone. For more messages from Heights Church, subscribe and share.