The Word from South Highland

March 1, 2026  |  Exodus 12:1-13, 25-27 — At the first Passover in Egypt, Israel was saved by the blood of the lamb, but they weren't saved from Pharaoh. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that they, like us, were saved from God's justice by God's grace.

February 22, 2926  |  Genesis 22:1-14 — Will you trust God when you don't understand what He's doing in your life? Rev. Cort Gatliff looks to the story of Abraham and Isaac and teaches that the journey of faith begins when God leads us into a wilderness.

February 15, 2026  |  Genesis 3:1-21 — Taken as a whole, the scriptures contain a lot of blood. While it can seem gruesome on the surface, the blood actually is the thread that holds the whole story of the Bible together. Rev. Cort Gatliff begins a Lent sermon series with the first sacrifice in the book of Genesis, and it's probably not the one you're thinking of.

February 8, 2026  |  Psalm 117 — From Genesis to Psalms to Revelation and everything in between, scripture shows us an image all nations worshiping and praising God. Pastor Ethan Collins makes the case that the epicenter of global missions is the local church.

February 1, 2026  |  Psalm 117 — At just two verses in length, Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm. It is also one of four scriptures quoted by Paul in his letter to the Romans. Teaching from that epistle, guest preacher Rev. Dr. Timothy Tennent points out that this tiny psalm has a global vision.

January 25, 2026  |  2 Kings 23:21-25 - King Josiah did not call God's people into revival with glitz and glamour but rather with true and proper worship in the fundamental feast of the Jews, the Passover. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that for us, revival begins with steady faithfulness and worship together as the body of Christ.

January 18, 2026  |  2 Kings 23:1-3 - The Old Testament King Josiah stood in the temple, read the Law aloud, and renewed Israel's covenant with God. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that, if you're unsettled about the state of your world, one of the most effective things you can do is actively pursue spiritual renewal.

January 11, 2026  |  2 Kings 22:14-20 — God will judge each of us for our sin, for we all sin and fall short. Our Savior, Jesus, is honest with us about our spiritual state because he loves us. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from the Old Testament story of Josiah about true repentance.

January 4, 2026  |  2 Kings 22:1-13 — Revival isn't necessarily a tent meeting with a frenzied evangelist, but rather the ordinary work of God, intensified. Rev. Cort Gatliff begins a series on revival by using the story of Josiah, a king of Israel that was not evil and corrupt like most of the kings, but instead walked in the way of David.

December 28, 2025. |. Matthew 2:13-23 — The biblical songs of the Christmas narrative are all joyful, right? At first glance, not so much the message Joseph heard from the angel when Jesus was a toddler. Emily Knight teaches that in this story, we can clearly see God and what God is doing.

December 24, 2025. |. Luke 2:25-33 — The songs of Jesus' coming are all sung by characters with whom we are all familiar, except for one song. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches us about the faithful Simeon, who waited patiently for the Messiah's coming.

December 21, 2025  |  Luke 2:8-14 — The angels sang their song of good news, peace and glory to the shepherds in the field. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that these first people outside the holy family to hear the good news actually experienced the indwelling glory of the Lord.

December 14, 2025  |  Luke 1:46-56 — When the angel Gabriel visits the young teen Mary with the news of her being chosen to bear the baby Jesus, she responds with what is known as Mary's Song, the Magnificat. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that, just like Mary, God sees us not because we are great, but because we are lowly and in need, and God is in the business of showing grace to the lowly.

December 7, 2025  |  Luke 1:67-80 — The old priest, Zechariah, made mute by God for nine months, is able to speak at his infant son's circumcision ceremony. His first words are a song proclaiming that God has not forgotten his people, and he points to Jesus. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that in our days of darkness and division, we also should look to Jesus, because God has not forgotten us. 

November 30, 2025  |  Isaiah 9:1-7 — Israel was longing for the coming of their Messiah. We are longing for the Messiah's return. Guest preacher Rev. Adam Young teaches on Isaiah's song of our emergence from darkness.

November 23, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:13-24 — As Paul finishes his letter to the church at Ephesus, his deepest desire is that they, and we, would be able to stand firm against the enemy. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that staying in the Word and gathering for worship  is preparing us for battle.

November 16, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:10-13 — Paul starts wrapping up his letter to the church at Ephesus by answering a question: Why is it so hard to follow Jesus? Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about Paul's wake-up call about the very real, cosmic spiritual battle in which we live every day.

November 9, 2025  |  Ephesians 6:1-9 —  In today's passage from Ephesians, Paul has godly instructions for parents and children, masters and slaves. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that the Lord God Almighty has set for us the ultimate example by becoming ultimately vulnerable.

November 2, 2025  |  Ephesians 5:21-33 — The Gospel transforms the human understanding of marriage. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that the Gospel's picture of marriage is a picture of what Christ did for His church.