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 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.

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 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.