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Persevere in Hope: Christ Our Savior, our Hope, our Peacemaker
Isaiah’s vision of King Jesus encourages us to hold onto hope, even when life feels hopeless. This King, unlike any earthly ruler, is filled with the Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and reverence for God. Jesus judges righteously, cares for the poor, and looks beyond outward appearances, weighing the heart.
As Christ’s followers, we are called to imitate Him—living out the fruit of the Spirit and pursuing peace even in the midst of conflict. Instead of sowing discord, we seek unity, striving to live at peace with everyone as much as we are able (Romans 12:18).
Facing conflict or feeling offended? Let it be an opportunity to show the gospel and demonstrate Christ-like love. Begin by meeting with God in prayer: confess any wrong attitudes, receive His forgiveness, and ask for wisdom. Remember Jesus’ humble, sacrificial love—even toward His enemies. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond like Christ in every situation.
There are times when conflict requires careful and wise conversations. Be ready, though for God to change your perspective when you first come to him in prayer.
Explore the Peace Pursuit Quick Start Guide and the links to resources below for biblical steps for resolving conflict.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org.
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Last week’s resources
Song of the Month: Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
UT International Friendship Program
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Texas is proud to sponsor the Friendship Program to connect members of the Austin community with our international students and scholars. Hosts have the opportunity to meet people from across the world and help them feel welcome in their new home. Applications must be completed by August 29th. If you'd like more information about the Friendship Program, please contact Sunila Levi (sunilalevi@yahoo.com), Suzanne Capo (suzannecapo@gmail.com), or Marilyn Waters (majowaters@gmail.com). Click here to register and view more details.
Senior Adult Breakfast | August 17
The Senior Adults (55+) are gathering to have breakfast together in the fellowship hall on Sunday, August 17! If you are 55+, please join for food and fellowship!
Young Adult Luncheon | August 24
The Young Adults will be meeting for lunch at MOD Pizza (500 W Canyon Ridge Dr Suite J100, Austin, TX 78753) after the morning service on August 24 at 12:15PM.
KidsPointe Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 17 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
High Pointe Institute Begins August 27
The High Pointe Institute (HPI) is a one-year training program meant to offer a pathway for growing disciples to be equipped for ministry both in the church and the world. The goal is to form mature disciples who are growing in their knowledge and love for God, who are committed to the church’s mission, and who are devoted to helping others follow Christ. Click here to register.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Begins August 27
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, August 27th - December 3rd. Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. Each weekly lesson includes home study questions, interactive group discussion, and teaching by study leaders. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters for more information. Click here to register.
Women’s Morning Bible Study Begins September 10
Time: Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:30am, September 10 - November 19. Join us for an inductive study of the Gospel of John! We will cover chapters 1-9 this fall and chapters 10-21 in the spring. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Mary Delk or Jeanette Helfin to register. Contact Erin Wyman for childcare needs.
Women’s Fall Retreat | Save the Date
Save the date for the High Pointe Women’s fall Retreat happening September 19-20 at Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX. More information and registration coming soon.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
August 17 | Luke 9:28-45 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Miguel Nunez | Special Guest Preacher
August 31 | Luke 9:46-62 | Wrong Thinking about Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night & Budget Vote
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together. We will also have a SPECIAL CALLED MEMBERS’ MEETING to vote on the October 2025-September 2026 budget.
September 7 | Luke 10:1-24 | The Nature of Mission
September 14 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
September 21 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
September 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 5 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 12 | Luke 10:38-42 | Learn from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 19 | Luke 11:1-13 | Learn to Pray from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 26 | Luke 11:14-36 | Jewish Opposition to Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 2 | Luke 11:37-54 | Six Woes to the Religious Leaders | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 9 | Luke 12:1-12 | Don’t Fear Man. Fear God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 16 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 23 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 30 | Luke 12:13-34 | Don’t Worry. Trust God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 7 | Luke 12:35-59 | Don’t Waste Your Life. Be Ready | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 14 | Luke 13:1-9 | Now is the Time to Repent | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 21 | Luke 13:10-17 | What is the Point of the Sabbath? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: North Africa – Team Expansion
We are privileged to partner with the K family in North Africa. For 15 years, the Ks have been reaching unbelievers in a predominantly Muslim country (99%). And yet, the body of Christ is growing in that nation.
Some ways you may be praying:
1. Pray for a healthy, fruitful church led by godly, growing, local leaders.
2. Pray for these believers/leaders, especially as they face unique opportunities and challenges.
3. Pray for the K family – for a Jesus-centered home and joyful hearts.
4. Pray for the K family’s financial provision.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours.To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Resistance Is Futile: God’s Unstoppable Purpose in Isaiah 6
On Sunday, we considered the prophet Isaiah’s startling vision of our Big, Holy God and King. The LORD revealed to Isaiah an overwhelming picture reminding him that, even amid chaos and confusion, the Creator King is ruling over all and is always on his throne.
Sinless angelic beings called seraphim shielded themselves from the majestic glory and
splendor of the Living God and called out “Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD God of Hosts, the wholeearth is full of his glory.”
Reminder: There is a God who rules and reigns over all. We are not God. Humility is the first
step towards true worship.
Isaiah was undone by what he saw and declared his own sinful rebellion and that of his people.
“Woe is me,” for I am lost/undone, said the prophet. He did not protest his innocence but immediately confessed his sin and unworthiness before the LORD. Then, he offered to go wherever the Holy God would send him and do whatever his LORD might ask. “Here I am, send me,” said Isaiah.
Reminder: Offer yourself afresh to go wherever, do whatever, whenever the LORD directs.
The Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts gave Isaiah a strange mission. He is sent to people who are “ever hearing but never understanding.” Isaiah’s message would be rejected, but God’s purposes and plan would prevail. God preserved a remnant of the faithful, and Christ would eventually be born of that faithful seed/remnant.
Reminder: Resistance to God’s plan is always futile.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org. God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Last week’s resources
Hope for Hard Marriages by John Piper
Preparing for Marriage: Help for Christian Couples by John Piper
A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat by Deepak Reju
Even if you are unable to get away, establish a plan to work through the questions in this retreat in a systematic, thorough, and unrushed manner.
Song of the Month: Whate’er My God Ordains is Right
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
KidsPointe Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 17 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
Spanish Theology Conference | Saturday, August 23 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
High Pointe Baptist Church is excited to partner with Coalicion por el Evangelio to host a Spanish-language conference: "To God Alone Be the Glory (Solo A Dios La Gloria)." The conference will center on the Solas of the Christian faith with the aim of deepening participants' clarity and conviction when preaching the Gospel as well as provide encouragement for how to live faithfully in these times. You can register online here.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Begins
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, August 27th - December 3rd. Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. Each weekly lesson includes home study questions, interactive group discussion, and teaching by study leaders. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters for more information. Click here to register.
Women’s Morning Bible Study Begins September 10
Time: Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:30am, September 10 - November 19. Join us for an inductive study of the Gospel of John! We will cover chapters 1-9 this fall and chapters 10-21 in the spring. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Mary Delk or Jeanette Helfin to register. Contact Erin Wyman for childcare needs.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-45 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:46-62 | Wrong Thinking about Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:1-24 | The Nature of Mission
FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night & Budget Vote
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together. We will also have a SPECIAL CALLED MEMBERS’ MEETING to vote on the October 2025-September 2026 budget.
September 7 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
September 14 | Luke 10:38-42 | Learn from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
September 21 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
September 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 5 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 12 | Luke 11:1-13 | Learn to Pray from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 19 | Luke 11:14-36 | Jewish Opposition to Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 26 | Luke 11:37-54 | Six Woes to the Religious Leaders | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 2 | Luke 12:1-12 | Don’t Fear Man. Fear God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 9 | Luke 12:13-34 | Don’t Worry. Trust God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 16 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 23 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
December 7 | Luke 12:35-59 | Don’t Waste Your Life. Be Ready | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 14 | Luke 13:1-9 | Now is the Time to Repent | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 21 | Luke 13:10-17 | What is the Point of the Sabbath? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: North Africa – Team Expansion
We are privileged to partner with the K family in North Africa. For 15 years, the Ks have been reaching unbelievers in a predominantly Muslim country (99%). And yet, the body of Christ is growing in that nation.
Some ways you may be praying:
1. Pray for a healthy, fruitful church led by godly, growing, local leaders.
2. Pray for these believers/leaders, especially as they face unique opportunities and challenges.
3. Pray for the K family – for a Jesus-centered home and joyful hearts.
4. Pray for the K family’s financial provision.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours.To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Marriage: A Good Gift from the Lord
On Sunday, our guest preacher, pastor Blake White, shared with us four pillars of a faithful marriage: an ongoing commitment to (1) Christ, (2) one another, (3) a life of repentance, and (4) a life of pursuit (of one another). These are helpful reminders that are rooted in Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:22-33; and other marriage pictures in Scripture. Additionally, these commitments are “baked into” marriage during the ceremony when a couple shares their vows publicly.
Because we are human and struggle with sin, we admit that we are imperfect in maintaining these commitments. Sadly, some have experienced such a breakdown or betrayal of those commitments that the marriage is in danger or even dissolved. The good news is that Jesus is our always-faithful, never-failing husband, though we are the faithless bride. And we can learn from him patience, forbearance, and forgiveness.
Wherever you find yourself in life (single or married), let’s look to Jesus, our faithful bridegroom. And let us love one another with the same sacrificial love with which he loved us. His willing self-sacrifice for those who did not deserve it or return it, is the definition of love. So, let us commit to Christ, and let us love one another as Christ loved us:
as brothers and sisters in Christ – Are you considering others better than yourself, looking for the best in them, not judging motives, quick to forgive?
as spiritual fathers/sons and mothers/daughters – Are you seeking to care for one another in the church as the new covenant family, discipling one another, bearing one another’s burdens?
as earthly husbands and wives and parents and children – Husbands, are you loving and cherishing your wife as Christ loves and cherishes the church? Wives, are you respecting and following your husband and the church follows Christ?
The purpose of earthly marriage is to point to the eternal marriage. Earthly marriage is temporary. It will pass. But now, we have the opportunity to show the world how Jesus loves his bride. May the Lord grant us the strength and grace to do so faithfully. For those who are struggling in your marriage, don’t walk alone. We want the opportunity to walk alongside you and help you and your marriage look more like the heavenly marriage.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org.
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Hope for Hard Marriages by John Piper
Preparing for Marriage: Help for Christian Couples by John Piper
A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat by Deepak Reju
Even if you are unable to get away, establish a plan to work through the questions in this retreat in a systematic, thorough, and unrushed manner.
Last week’s resources
Song of the Month: Whate’er My God Ordains is Right
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
KidsPointe Registration is OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 17 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
Ladies Bunco Night | THIS Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
Spanish Theology Conference | Saturday, August 23 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
High Pointe Baptist Church is excited to partner with Coalicion por el Evangelio to host a Spanish-language conference: "To God Alone Be the Glory (Solo A Dios La Gloria)." The conference will center on the Solas of the Christian faith with the aim of deepening participants' clarity and conviction when preaching the Gospel as well as provide encouragement for how to live faithfully in these times. You can register online here.
Women’s Bible Studies
Women’s Evening Bible Study Begins August 27
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, August 27th - December 3. Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. Each weekly lesson includes home study questions, interactive group discussion, and teaching by study leaders. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters for more information. Click here to register.
Women’s Morning Bible Study Begins September 10
Time: Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:30am, September 10 - November 19. Join us for an inductive study of the Gospel of John! We will cover chapters 1-9 this fall and chapters 10-21 in the spring. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Mary Delk or Jeanette Helfin to register. Contact Erin Wyman for childcare needs.
High Pointe Women’s Fall Retreat | Save the Date
The High Pointe Women’s 2025 Fall retreat will be at Camp Buckner from September 19-20. Save the date and expect more information soon!
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example. Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-45 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:46-62 | Wrong Thinking about Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:1-24 | The Nature of Mission
FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night & Budget Vote
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together. We will also have a SPECIAL CALLED MEMBERS’ MEETING to vote on the October 2025-September 2026 budget.
September 7 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
September 14 | Luke 10:38-42 | Learn from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
September 21 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
September 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 5 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
October 12 | Luke 11:1-13 | Learn to Pray from Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 19 | Luke 11:14-36 | Jewish Opposition to Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 26 | Luke 11:37-54 | Six Woes to the Religious Leaders | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 2 | Luke 12:1-12 | Don’t Fear Man. Fear God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 9 | Luke 12:13-34 | Don’t Worry. Trust God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 16 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
November 23 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
December 7 | Luke 12:35-59 | Don’t Waste Your Life. Be Ready | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 14 | Luke 13:1-9 | Now is the Time to Repent | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 21 | Luke 13:10-17 | What is the Point of the Sabbath? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: North Africa – Team Expansion
We are privileged to partner with the K family in North Africa. For 15 years, the Ks have been reaching unbelievers in a predominantly Muslim country (99%). And yet, the body of Christ is growing in that nation.
Some ways you may be praying:
1. Pray for a healthy, fruitful church led by godly, growing, local leaders.
2. Pray for these believers/leaders, especially as they face unique opportunities and challenges.
3. Pray for the K family – for a Jesus-centered home and joyful hearts.
4. Pray for the K family’s financial provision.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Remember Christ, the Better Lamb
Guyton Garland walked us through Exodus 12 and the Passover this past Sunday morning. He encouraged us to remind one another to put all our hope in the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. Christ's sacrificial death in our place is our only hope in life and death. Guyton helped us understand that God saves his people through the better Lamb—Christ himself. Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed once for all who will turn from sin and trust in Christ alone.
Only in Christ is there forgiveness of our rebellion and sin, and freedom to live a life pleasing to God in the power of the Holy Spirit.
We saw clearly that when God delivered his people from Egypt, there was a death in every household. In homes where no lamb or goat's blood was shed, the Destroyer killed the firstborn. In the homes of obedient Israelites, a substitute death provided shed blood which was placed on the doorposts. The Destroyer passed over those homes.
All this is a bright flashing signal pointing to the Son of God. The Lamb of God died in the place of all who would believe in Christ. This substitute sacrificial death sets people free to serve the living God.
Our weekly celebration of the Lord's Supper reminds us that we also have been set free from the penalty and power of sin because of another's faithfulness in life and shed blood in death.
As Guyton prepares to move to Chicago, he encouraged High Pointe to continue helping one another persevere. We should remain faithful and actively wait as we journey toward the Promised Land—the New Heavens and Earth.
This week, prayerfully plan to encourage other High Pointe members. Reach out to someone and remind them of God's faithfulness to keep his promises.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org.
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Last week’s resources
Song of the Month: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
KidsPointe Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 17 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
Youth Parent Information Meeting | THIS Sunday 11:45am | Fellowship Hall
A meeting for families of current youth students and rising 6th graders to learn more about High Pointe's Student Ministry. Mark will share our vision, explain what the student ministry does, and answer any questions. No registration required.
Young Adult Lunch | THIS Sunday, July 27 12:15pm
Young Adults, please join us for lunch on Sunday, July 27 after the morning service at 12:15pm. This month, the lunch be potluck style at Keziah Chacko’s house (2309 Langdale Ln, Austin TX 78754). Please click here to access the sign-up sheet for what food item you are bringing. This event will be indoors and outside, so bring lawn games (spikeball, cornhole, etc.) and board games!
Ladies Bunco Night | Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Begins
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, August 27th - December 3rd. Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. Each weekly lesson includes home study questions, interactive group discussion, and teaching by study leaders. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters for more information. Click here to register.
T2G (Titus 2 groups) Begin in September
T2G, a discipleship ministry for the women of High Pointe, begins again in September. Groups pair 1-2 older women with 4-6 younger women for monthly gatherings, fostering faith and intergenerational relationships. Each group reads a selected book together from September to May. Interested? Contact Mary Delk at 763-442-0919 or marybethdelk@gmail.com. All young women are encouraged to join, and we’ll help you find a group that fits!
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class: What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 27 | Pastor Blake White, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Middle East Ministries
It is our joy to support one of our High Pointe families serving in the Middle East. We will not refer to them by name to protect their identity and location, but you may pray for them as you work through our membership directory.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord may send a like-minded and similar life-stage family (or two) to serve alongside them. And pray that we would care for and encourage them well.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and Guyton Garland walked us through Exodus 12 and the Passover Event this past Sunday morning. We were encouraged to remind one another to put all our hope in the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death in our place is our only hope in life and death. Guyton helped us understand that God saves his people through the better Lamb who is Christ. Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us once for all who will turn from sin and trust in Christ alone. Only in Christ is their forgiveness of our rebellion and sin and freedom to live a life please to God in the power of the Holy Spirit. on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Look to the King
Ken Mbugua delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking message from Psalms 20 and 21 on Sunday morning. Later that evening in our prayer service, Brother Ken provided insight into how God is actively working to establish healthy churches throughout Kenya and Africa. For those interested in learning more, the Ekklesia Africa link and other links below offer additional information about leadership training for pastors in Africa.
We all experience days of distress and trouble as we navigate a broken world marked by the effects of sin—challenges faced by everyone, whether Christian or not. Brother Ken encouraged us to reflect on the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father, who has fulfilled all His promises, demonstrated most clearly in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible stands as a continual testimony to God’s record of making and keeping his promises to his people, persisting through every hardship and seemingly impossible circumstance.
Throughout Scripture, God's faithfulness is declared again and again, giving Christians every reason to place their hope and trust in our God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We can be assured that the King of love will be with us amid distress, because the King of Kings has won victory over sin and death on our behalf, has risen from the dead, and now sits at the Father’s right hand.
We are excited to welcome Austin and Sarah Kate (SK) Burns to High Pointe this week. They move here from Forth Worth and Trinity River Baptist Church where Austin has just completed an internship. Austin began work as Pastoral Associate of Discipleship on July 16. Look for Austin and SK on Sunday.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org. God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Last week’s resources
The Bible is all about God’s heart for the nations.
Song of the Month: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
KidsPointe Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 24 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
Youth Parent Information Meeting | July 27, Sunday 11:45am | Fellowship Hall
A meeting for families of current youth students and rising 6th graders to learn more about High Pointe's Student Ministry. Mark will share our vision, explain what the student ministry does, and answer any questions. No registration required.
Young Adult Lunch | Sunday, July 27 12:15pm
Please join the Young Adults for lunch on Sunday, July 27 after the morning service at 12:15pm. This month, the lunch be potluck style at Keziah Chacko’s house (2309 Langdale Ln, Austin TX 78754). Please click here to access the sign-up sheet for what food item you are bringing. This event will be indoors and outside, so bring lawn games (spikeball, cornhole, etc.) and board games!
Ladies Bunco Night | Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
T2G (Titus 2 groups) Begin in September
T2G, a discipleship ministry for the women of High Pointe, begins again in September. Groups pair 1-2 older women with 4-6 younger women for monthly gatherings, fostering faith and intergenerational relationships. Each group reads a selected book together from September to May. Interested? Contact Mary Delk at 763-442-0919 or marybethdelk@gmail.com. All young women are encouraged to join, and we’ll help you find a group that fits!
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Pastor Blake Whitem, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Middle East Ministries
It is our joy to support one of our High Pointe families serving in the Middle East. We will not refer to them by name to protect their identity and location, but you may pray for them as you work through our membership directory.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord may send a like-minded and similar life-stage family (or two) to serve alongside them. And pray that we would care for and encourage them well.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Blessed To Be a Blessing
Mark Cambranis, our Director of Student Ministries, did a great job explaining and applying Psalm 67 this past Sunday. He challenged us to grow in our prayer life and remember the main point of Psalm 67: May God bless us so that the nations would worship Him. This psalm helps us align our hearts with God’s mission and pray in God-centered, others-centered ways—asking God to bless us so we can bless others.
God has always wanted to bless His people so they can be a blessing to all nations. He promised Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his offspring, and the Bible shows how God keeps this promise by sending Jesus Christ, who took the curse of sin, died, and rose again to restore our relationship with God. This salvation brings joy to God’s people and moves us to share His blessing with others, even to the ends of the earth.
Practical Application and Prayer Focus
Pray for our global partners in God’s mission. See the Directory.
Pray for the Painters as they prepare to depart in less than a month.
As you pray, ask God to:
Align your prayers with His mission and purposes.
Give you a heart that seeks blessing for the sake of others.
Show you how to find your joy and gladness in Him.
Let Psalm 67 guide your prayers: seek God’s blessing, not just for personal gain, but so that His name would be known and worshiped among all nations.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org.
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Prayer and Praying for Missionaries
The Bible is all about God’s heart for the nations.
Last week’s resources
The Way of the Cross by James Montgomery Boice
Lord, Help Me See the Ways to Die Today by Trevin Wax
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Meaningful Membership Class | THIS Sunday, July 13 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars Membership Class. This class will cover three main questions: What is the church and why should I join, what does High Pointe believe, and what do we expect of church members at High Pointe. Click here to register.
Prayer Service | THIS Sunday, July 13 | 5 PM
Join us this Sunday evening as we gather to pray and hear a special report from Pastor Ken Mbugua about his ministry in Africa.
Youth Parent Information Meeting - July 27, Sunday 11:45am (after the service) – Fellowship Hall
A meeting for families of current youth students and rising 6th graders to learn more about High Pointe's Student Ministry. Mark will share our vision, explain what the student ministry does, and answer any questions. No registration required.
Ladies Bunco Night | Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
T2G (Titus 2 groups) Begin in September
T2G, a discipleship ministry for the women of High Pointe, begins again in September. Groups pair 1-2 older women with 4-6 younger women for monthly gatherings, fostering faith and intergenerational relationships. Each group reads a selected book together from September to May. Interested? Contact Mary Delk at 763-442-0919 or marybethdelk@gmail.com. All young women are encouraged to join, and we’ll help you find a group that fits!
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 13 | Pastor Kenneth Mbugua, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
Join us on Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 pm to hear about the state of the gospel work in Africa through the ministry of pastor Mbugua.
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Pastor Blake White, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Middle East Ministries
It is our joy to support one of our High Pointe families serving in the Middle East. We will not refer to them by name to protect their identity and location, but you may pray for them as you work through our membership directory.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord may send a like-minded and similar life-stage family (or two) to serve alongside them. And pray that we would care for and encourage them well.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus | Luke 9:18-27
In his book, “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter argues that modern life has eliminated most sources of discomfort—physical, mental, emotional—and as a result, we are less healthy and less resilient. His point: We are inclined toward comfort, so, we avoid hard. That has made us weak, fragile, unfulfilled. Easter proposes that intentional exposure to discomfort is essential for growth and well-being.
The comfort crisis is not new, though. It is rooted in a love of self which prioritizes safety, security, and self-preservation. But the problem is more serious than we think. The comfort crisis hasn’t only made us weak and left us unfulfilled. It is also a great obstacle to following Jesus. In Luke 9:18-27, the lesson Jesus wants to teach his disciples is that to follow Jesus is to follow him into suffering. Following Jesus is HARD. Following Jesus is DANGEROUS. Following Jesus is WORTH IT.
Following Jesus means not only confessing him as King but also surrendering to him daily in wholehearted devotion.
We are, by nature, creatures of comfort and pursuers of safety. So, ask yourself, “How will I give up comfort today and follow Jesus?”
We save our life by giving it away to him.
We gain our soul by being willing to lose everything.
All who endure will hear Jesus’s affirmation for faithfully following him. “Well done my good and faithful slave. You have been faithful. Now, enter into the joy-filled rest of your king. That is the comfort we were created for. That is the comfort we long for.
Resources of the Week
Denying Self and Bearing our Cross
The Way of the Cross by James Montgomery Boice
Lord, Help Me See the Ways to Die Today by Trevin Wax
Kingdom and Cross by Jeremy Treat
Song of the Month: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Text to Give Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Text to Give Process!
To donate using our Text to Give option, follow these simple steps:
Open your phone’s text messaging app.
Text: GIVE $[amount] (for example: GIVE $25) to the number +1 (844) 755-5384
You will receive a secure link to confirm your donation. Click the link and follow the instructions to complete your donation.
If you have any questions, please call the church office at (512) 837-7725.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, July 13 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars Membership Class. This class will cover three main questions: What is the church and why should I join, what does High Pointe believe, and what do we expect of church members at High Pointe. Click here to register.
Ladies Bunco Night | Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
T2G (Titus 2 groups) Begin in September
T2G will start up again in September. But now is the time to sign up! T2G is a discipleship ministry offering gender-specific, intergenerational community among the women of High Pointe. Each group consists of one or two “older” women meeting together with 4-6 “younger” women. The groups meet once a month to encourage women in their faith and to promote deeper relationships among the different generations of women in the church. Each leader has chosen a book that the group will read together over the course of the year (September through May). Please consider joining us for the year ahead.For more information, please contact Mary Delk at 763-442-0919 or at marybethdelk@gmail.com. We encourage every one of our young women to be involved in T2G and we will help you find a group that works well for you.
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 6 | Mark Cambranis
July 13 | Pastor Kenneth Mbugua, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
Join us on Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 pm to hear about the state of the gospel work in Africa through the ministry of pastor Mbugua.
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Pastor Blake White, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Middle East Ministries
It is our joy to support one of our High Pointe families serving in the Middle East. We will not refer to them by name to protect their identity and location, but you may pray for them as you work through our membership directory.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord may send a like-minded and similar life-stage family (or two) to serve alongside them. And pray that we would care for and encourage them well.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
The Lord Will Supply All Your Needs Luke 9:1-17
Just as when you get a new job you might receive on the job training, so also, beginning in Luke 9, Jesus turns to the twelve apostles to give them some on the job training for mission. The first lesson in order is “dependence.” The disciples must depend on Jesus for mission and ministry.
Depending on Jesus for Mission (9:1-9)
In Luke 9:1-50, Jesus turns his attention to preparing the twelve to join Jesus in his mission of proclaiming the good news of the kingdom in power. If the apostles are to be faithful, they must depend on Jesus for power (v.1), provision (vv.3-4), and fruitfulness (vv.5-9).
Like the disciples, we also must depend upon Jesus for power, provision, and fruitfulness in ministry. He has given us power – his holy Spirit. And he provides for all we need through his people. But all the fruitfulness if from him. We simply share the gospel. He causes the growth.
How are you participating in the mission Jesus has commissioned us for as a Christian: at home, with family, friends, co-workers, classmates, neighbors?
How are you participating in the mission as a member of High Pointe with us?
Because Jesus is the promised Christ, we can trust him to provide everything we need for our mission. So, join us!
Depending on Jesus for Ministry (9:10-17)
After the twelve return from their mission and experience Jesus’s provision, they still need to learn the lesson of dependence on Christ. Over 5,000 people have gathered, and they doubt they can feed them. So Jesus works through them to teach them how he provides.
Don’t we do the same thing as the apostles – instead of trusting in Jesus’s power and authority, we only see what we can or cannot do.
How do we limit Jesus when we live and serve in our wisdom and strength, thinking only in terms of what e can or cannot do?
What might trusting in Jesus’s wisdom and power instead of our own look like: personally, together as a church?
We too need to be reminded that Jesus provides everything we need to fulfill our ministry. So, bring your weakness, and trust his strength. Bring your little, and trust his abundance.
Resources of the Week
Depending on Jesus for Mission
Song of the Month: Come Christians, Join to Sing
Text to Give Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Text to Give Process!
To donate using our Text to Give option, follow these simple steps:
1. Open your phone’s text messaging app.
2. Text: GIVE $[amount] (for example: GIVE $25) to the number +1 (844) 755-5384
3. You will receive a secure link to confirm your donation. Click the link and follow the instructions to complete your donation.
If you have any questions, please call the church office at (512) 837-7725.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Senior Adult Luncheon | THIS Sunday, June 29 (immediately after morning service)
The Senior's 55+ are having a lunch at Luby's on East Anderson Lane next Sunday, June 29th after the morning service.
Young Adult Luncheon | THIS Sunday, June 29 | after morning service at 12:15 PM
The Young Adults are havinglunch at Tumble22 on Burnet this Sunday, June 29th after the morning service.
Ice Cream Social and Painter Family Send-Off | THIS Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 PM
Join us at High Pointe this Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 PM for an ice cream social. The church will provide ice cream. Please bring your favorite toppings and desserts to enjoy with ice cream (i.e. – brownies, cobblers, cookies)! This will also be a send-off for the Painter Family as they prepare to leave. There will be a card table set up where you can drop off notes of encouragement and prayer for the Painter family! There will also be blank cards provided if you are unable to write a note beforehand.
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, July 13 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars Membership Class. This class will cover three main questions: What is the church and why should I join, what does High Pointe believe, and what do we expect of church members at High Pointe. Click here to register.
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 29 | Luke 9:18-27 | Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Ice Cream Social
Join us as we pray for and send off the Painters to the mission field.
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 6 | Mark Cambranis
July 13 | Pastor Kenneth Mbugua, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
Join us on Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 pm to hear about the state of the gospel work in Africa through the ministry of pastor Mbugua.
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Pastor Blake Whitem, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Jesus Is Lord Over All | Luke 8:22-56
Each of the people in Luke 8 faced a storm they could not control. The disciples were powerless against the wind and waves (8:22-25). The demon-possessed man was overtaken by evil (8:26-39). The woman had spent years seeking healing without hope (8:43-47). And Jairus stood helpless before the death of his daughter (8:40-56). In each case, Jesus stepped in—not merely as a helper, but as Lord.
He spoke, and the storm was stilled.
He commanded, and the demons fled.
He touched, and the bleeding stopped.
He called, and the dead girl rose.
These stories are not just about what Jesus did. They’re about who Jesus is. He is Lord over creation, over demons, over disease, and over death itself. Because Jesus is Lord over all, faith, not fear, is the only appropriate response to him.
So, let me ask you: What storm are you facing? What are you tempted to fear? Are you anxious about circumstances beyond your control? Are you weighed down by evil, suffering, or grief?
The same Jesus who calmed the storm, cast out the demons, healed the afflicted, and raised the dead is alive today. And he calls to you the same way he called to Jairus: “Do not fear. Only believe.”
Faith does not mean pretending storms aren’t real. Faith means trusting that Jesus is Lord in the middle of them. And trusting that his word, his authority, and his power are greater than anything we fear. So come to him. Bring your fears. And believe.
Resources of the Week
Parenting in the Pew – Since KidsPointe is taking a break for the summer, parents, the church bookstall will have notebooks available for children ages 3-12 to help them engage with the sermon! Come to the Connection Desk, and one of our volunteers will be happy to help you.
My First Church Notebook (ages 3-7)
My Church Notebook Volume 1 (ages 6-12)
Summer Listening:
“No Chance of Survival: How a Deadly Plane Crash Yielded a Growing Spiritual Harvest” by Sarah Zylstra, TGC
This longform, narrative podcast tells the story of how pastor Kennon Vaughan survived a plane crash that killed his fellow pastors and friends. It’s a story of God’s providence, evangelism, and the power of discipleship in the local church.
“A Storm in the Desert,” by Alex Duke, 9Marks
In 1972, at the base of a Swiss mountain, God saved a man named Mack Stiles. Two decades later, John Folmar “accepted Jesus as his personal Savior”; he doesn’t know even where he first heard that phrase. What happens in the next quarter-century is a testament to God’s commitment to use faithful, ordinary ministry to effect fruitful, extraordinary change. A Storm in the Desert tells this story.
Text to Give Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Text to Give Process!
To donate using our Text to Give option, follow these simple steps:
Open your phone’s text messaging app.
Text: GIVE $[amount] (for example: GIVE $25) to the number +1 (844) 755-5384
You will receive a secure link to confirm your donation. Click the link and follow the instructions to complete your donation.
If you have any questions, please call the church office at (512) 837-7725.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Senior Adult Luncheon | Sunday, June 29
The Senior's 55+ are having a luncheon at Luby's on East Anderson Lane next Sunday, June 29th after the morning service.
Young Adult Luncheon | Sunday, June 29
The Young Adults are having a luncheon at Tumble22 on Burnet next Sunday, June 29th after the morning service.
Ice Cream Social and Painter Family Send-Off | Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 PM
Join us at High Pointe on Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 PM for an ice cream social. The church will provide ice cream. Please bring your favorite toppings! This will also be a send-off for the Painter Family as they prepare to leave.
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, July 13 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars for our July 13 membership class. This class will cover three main questions: What is the church and why should I join, what does High Pointe believe, and what do we expect of church members at High Pointe. Click here to register.
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Praying for Missionaries
This past Sunday we looked at Isaiah 5:1-7 in the morning and then gathered for prayer Sunday evening. We were encouraged to reflect upon and confess any sour grapes in our own lives and turn afresh to Christ in repentance and dedication to walking in the good works appropriate to those who have received such wonderful and gracious blessings in Jesus Christ.
In our biweekly evening service we pray for one another, for High Pointe, and for the world. Members also share at an open mic about evangelistic opportunities they have with family, colleagues, and neighbors. Then, we pray for the LORD to open eyes and soften hearts and bring people to faith in Jesus Christ. We also had a brief (10 minute) teaching on how to pray for missions and our supported missionaries. Then, we prayed for those missionaries.
Here is a link to some simple instructions on how to pray for missions and missionaries.
We also introduced the 6 components of the missionary task: Entry, Evangelism, Discipleship, Healthy Church Formation, Leadership Development and Exit to Partnership. See the link below for a short explanation.
Resources of the Week
12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child by John Piper
Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables by Sinclair Ferguson
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
Book Review by Tim Challies (contains the ten questions to ask yourself)
Song of the Month: Come Christians, Join to Sing
Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Mailing Address!
High Pointe now has a brand new PO Box! This change will help us process your offerings more securely and efficiently.
For Donation checks sent by mail, please use this new address:
High Pointe Baptist Church
PO Box 80043 Austin, TX 78708
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Thank you -- Vacation Bible School, 2025
Many thanks to each one of you who led, planned, prepared, served, donated, invited, and participated in Vacation Bible School. VBS is a church wide outreach event that requires "all hands on deck" and you answered the call and served! From the adorable wild west decor and our talented High Pointe skit team, to the western-themed snacks and "Wonderful" teaching, VBS pointed all who attended to the wonders of Jesus in fun and creative ways! We enjoyed a great turnout as many of you brought your friends and neighbors and seeds of the gospel were planted. Please continue praying with us for much fruit!
Men’s Walking Together Group | TODAY Wednesday, June 11 (ongoing meetings until August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! The deadline to register for this event was last Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
Ice Cream Social and Painter Family Send-Off |Sunday, June 29
Join us at High Pointe on Sunday, June 29 at 5:00 PM for an ice cream social. The church will provide the ice cream. Please bring your favorite toppings! This will also be a send-off for the Painter Family as they prepare to leave.
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
Church History | Christianity Through the Ages
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 6 | Mark Cambranis
July 13 | Kenneth Mbugua, pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Blake White, pastor, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Walking in the Light of the LORD
The Call and the Promise
Isaiah 2:5 urges us to walk in the light of the LORD—an invitation pointing toward Revelation 21:23, where Jesus will illuminate the New Jerusalem and we'll walk in His radiance everywhere. Until that day, what does walking in the light look like for us at High Pointe today?
Wholehearted Following is Walking in the Light
John provides the clearest explanation in 1 John 1:5-7: "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
Walking in light means following Jesus Christ, who declared, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). This involves surrendering our old ways and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us as we apply Scripture to every area of life.
Living the Great Requirement
Walking in light includes following Micah 6:8's Great Requirement: "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
Genuine Fellowship
Walking in light produces genuine fellowship with God and fellow believers, creating authentic community rooted in truth. Jesus' blood continuously cleanses us from sin—not making us perfect, but sustaining us in ongoing confession, repentance and grace.
Our transformed lives testify to those in darkness. As Matthew 5:14-16 teaches, we shine as lights pointing others to God's glory.
The Heart of the Journey
Walking in the light centers on intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, allowing His Word to transform our lives while reflecting His character to a world needing hope. This remains our calling and joy as we await perfect light in His eternal presence.
To listen to Sunday’s message, click HERE.
DocuSign Phishing Email Update
Last week, an unauthorized user sent a phishing email disguised as a DocuSign envelope from brenda@highpointeaustin.org. If you clicked on any links within the email, please reach out to Matthew Rolfe (matthew@highpointeaustin.org). If you clicked on any links, your email could be at risk for being hacked.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Resources of the Week
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
Book Review by Tim Challies (contains the ten questions to ask yourself)
Song of the Month: Come Christians, Join to Sing
Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Mailing Address!
High Pointe now has a brand new PO Box! This change will help us process your offerings more securely and efficiently.
For Donation checks sent by mail, please use this new address:
High Pointe Baptist Church
PO Box 80043
Austin, TX 78708
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 11 (ongoing meetings until August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! You can register online here or in the Church Center App. The deadline to register for this event is THIS Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
Summer Life Classes Start THIS Sunday June 8
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 8 | Isaiah 5:1-7 | Love Song to Lament | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 6 | Mark Cambranis
July 13 | Kenneth Mbugua, pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Blake White, pastor, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Faith That Bears Fruit
Have you ever wondered why some people receive the gospel gladly and others do not? Do you ever wonder why some people seem to respond to Christ with joy, but later fall away from the faith? These are some of the questions Jesus answers in the Parable of the Soils in Luke 8:1-21. In this parable, Jesus teaches that only those who hear and obey the gospel with persevering, fruit-bearing faith are true members of God’s kingdom family.
The parable reminds us that, like Jesus, we are responsible for proclaiming the good news of the kingdom to all peoples (8:1-3). It also reminds us that, like Jesus, we will get mixed responses to the gospel (8:4-15). Only the whole-hearted have faith that endures and produces fruit (8:15). The question Jesus wants us to ask ourselves is, “Which soil [heart] am I?”
Here are “Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health” from a book by the same title by Donald Whitney. Read through the questions and answer them honestly. Then ask for the Spirit to help you and strengthen your faith. If you’re not a Christian, then ask yourself, “Why not?”
Do you thirst for God?
Are you governed increasingly by God’s word?
Are you [growing in being] more loving?
Are you [growing in being] more sensitive to God’s presence?
Do you have a growing concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of others?
Do you delight in the bride of Christ [the church]?
Are the spiritual disciplines increasingly important to you?
Do you still grieve over your sin?
Are you a quick forgiver?
Do you yearn for heaven to be with Jesus?
To listen to Sunday’s message, click HERE.
Resources of the Week
12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child by John Piper
Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables by Sinclair Ferguson
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
Book Review by Tim Challies (contains the ten questions to ask yourself)
Song of the Month: Come Christians, Join to Sing
Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Mailing Address!
High Pointe now has a brand new PO Box! This change will help us process your offerings more securely and efficiently.
For Donation checks sent by mail, please use this new address:
High Pointe Baptist Church
PO Box 80043
Austin, TX 78708
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | STARTS THIS SUNDAY | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm
Vacation Bible School starts this Sunday, June 1, at 6:00 PM! It’s not too late to register to attend (kids, teens, adult classes in English & Spanish) or to volunteer for Family night. Invite your friends, coworkers, and neighbors! Click here to register. Pray that the Lord will, in His kindness, allow us to see people from our community come to faith in Jesus through our efforts.
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 11 (ongoing meetings until August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! You can register online here or in the Church Center App. The deadline to register for this event is Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
No Life Classes THIS Sunday, Summer Life Classes Begin June 8
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
What Wondrous Love Is This?
On Sunday, I mentioned how pastor Ken Smith and his wife, Floy, invited a university professor and LGBTQ+ advocate to their home for dinner after she published a critique of Christianity in a local newspaper. That professor was Rosaria Butterfield. And that one meal turned into two years of weekly meals and deep conversations about God, the Bible, and life.
The Lord used that hospitable display of the love of Christ and the truth of the gospel to slowly expose Rosaria’s hear until she saw her sin for what it was. And when her sin collided with the reality of Jesus’s forgiveness, she responded in faith: walking away from her past life and pursuing Christ wholeheartedly.
This is what we see in Luke 7:36-50. A sinful woman came to terms with her sin, cast herself at Jesus’s feet, and found forgiveness. The merciful forgiveness of Jesus transformed her, and she responded with extravagant love. We, too, need to come to terms with our sin. How?
Contemplate God’s holiness.
Consider God’s justice.
Consider what every sin deserves.
And ask yourself, “Is my sin any different?”
When we recognize the depth of our sin and that we deserve God’s justice, but the come to understand Jesus’s wondrous love and forgiveness, we too will explode in extravagant love. Jesus is a merciful Savior. He welcomes us as sinners, but he doesn’t leave us in our sin. He transforms us. So, cast yourself at Jesus’s feet. In the words of John Newton on his deathbed, “I am a great sinner, but Christ is a great Savior.” What wondrous love is this?!
Resources of the Week
Book Recommendation: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith by Rosaria Butterfield
Book Recommendation: How Can I Grow in Hospitality by Keri Folmar
Win them with Dinner: Practicing Hospitality in Post-Christian Places by Rosaria Butterfield
Song of the Month: No Not One
Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Mailing Address!
High Pointe now has a brand new PO Box! This change will help us process your offerings more securely and efficiently.
For Donation checks sent by mail, please use this new address:
High Pointe Baptist Church
PO Box 80043, Austin, TX 78708
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Annual Memorial Day Picnic | Sunday, May 25
It’s time for our annual Memorial Day Picnic. Join us on Sunday evening, May 25, at 5:00 PM as we gather as a church for fellowship, fun, and BBQ. The church will provide the BBQ, but members are being asked to bring the sides and desserts based on the first letter of your last name. If you are bringing a side dish, please bring large, shareable dishes.
A-G bring a hot side dish
H-L bring a cold side dish
M-Z bring a dessert
Teens and college students bring beverages
Please bring your own folding chairs and blankets if you are planning to eat outside and bring outside yard games for a fun family church activity! If anyone would like to volunteer for helping to set-up/clean-up, please reach out to Beth Hyman for more details
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm, Family Night Festival, June 4
At this year's VBS, take a ride out west with us to Wonder Junction to focus on the greatest wonder of all, Jesus! High Pointe's VBS is for everyone! Click here to register and volunteer. Praise God that almost all of the volunteer needs have been filled, but we still need help manning inflatable floats during the Family Night Festival. Pray that the Lord will, in His kindness, allow us to see people from our community come to faith in Jesus through our efforts.
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! You can register online here or in the Church Center App. The deadline to register for this event is Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
Life Classes THIS Sunday
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Work & Rest (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | First Baptist Church & Seminary, Santa Clara, Cuba
High Pointe established a partnership with FBC Santa Clara in the 1990s. In fact, the Lord allowed High Pointe to have a significant role in helping the church start a seminary to raise up pastors and seminaries. In 2007, pastors Daniel Franz and Juan Sanchez traveled to Cuba to reestablish this partnership. Since that time, High Pointe continues to visit the brothers in Santa Clara to deliver our financial support and encourage the church and seminary.
High Pointe, through your regular giving, you have a part in equipping pastors and missionaries in Cuba. By God’s grace, the gospel continues to spread throughout the island nation, but they are in dire need for more faithful pastors. Please pray that the Lord will allow us to continue to be generous and encourage FBC Santa Clara. Pray that the Lord would provide all the seminary needs to train pastors and missionaries. Pray that the Lord would provide the basic needs the Cuban people have. Pray that the Lord would bring about a good government that will care more for the people than power.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
ACME: Association of Churches for Missions and Evangelism
High Pointe Baptist Church has the privilege of being one of the founding churches of ACME. ACME exists to unite and mobilize like-minded churches to fund pastors, church planters, missionaries, and other projects around the world. And this past week, a few of us had the opportunity to represent High Pointe at ACME’s National Strategy Conference in Atlanta.
The most encouraging part of the ACME conference was celebrating the grants we were able to give away because like-minded churches like High Pointe pooled our money together to fund good gospel work in the U.S. and around the world. In just two years of our existence, we are approaching 80 churches and have given away $900,000.00 to 64 grant recipients. These grants represent like-minded work. And they are the result of careful, strategic discernment.
ACME promotes biblical principles that link churches across geographic, ethnic, and denominational lines. ACME churches adhere to the following Member Church Affirmations:
Expositional Preaching
Historic Baptist Ecclesiology
Elder-Led Congregationalism
One, Unified Assembly
Reformed Soteriology
Meaningful Membership & Discipline
Biblically Oriented Public Worship
Church-Centered Missions
To learn more about ACME, visit acmefellowship.org.
Would you consider joining with us to represent High Pointe at the next ACME strategy conference, May 7-9, 2026?
Resources of the Week
“What if we actually believed that humanity’s greatest tragedy was not a natural disaster or even mass casualties? But an entire city of lost sinners dying without a Savior?”
Song of the Month: No Not One
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Annual Memorial Day Picnic | Sunday, May 25
It’s time for our annual Memorial Day Picnic. Join us on Sunday evening, May 25, at 5:00 PM as we gather as a church for fellowship, fun, and BBQ. The church will provide the BBQ, but members are being asked to bring the sides and desserts based on the first letter of your last name.
A-G bring a hot side dish
H-L bring a cold side dish
M-Z bring a dessert
Teens and college students bring beverages.
Please bring your own folding chairs and blankets if you are planning to eat outside and bring outside yard games for a fun family church activity! If anyone would like to volunteer for helping to set-up/clean-up, please reach out to Beth Hyman for more details
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm, Family Night Festival, June 4
At this year's VBS, take a ride out west with us to Wonder Junction to focus on the greatest wonder of all, Jesus! There are many ways you can participate the week of and even before VBS begins! Online registration opens today. Click here to register. Please register NOW to volunteer, to attend (kids, teens, adult classes in English & Spanish), to provide snack items, and to help with decorating supply needs and/or preparation. There will be a information table in the foyer this Sunday where you can see where help is still needed, and there will also be yard signs available to help promote VBS!
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! You can register online here or in the Church Center App. The deadline to register for this event is Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
Life Classes THIS Sunday
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Work & Rest (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | What Wondrous Love Is This? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | First Baptist Church & Seminary, Santa Clara, Cuba
High Pointe established a partnership with FBC Santa Clara in the 1990s. In fact, the Lord allowed High Pointe to have a significant role in helping the church start a seminary to raise up pastors and seminaries. In 2007, pastors Daniel Franz and Juan Sanchez traveled to Cuba to reestablish this partnership. Since that time, High Pointe continues to visit the brothers in Santa Clara to deliver our financial support and encourage the church and seminary.
High Pointe, through your regular giving, you have a part in equipping pastors and missionaries in Cuba. By God’s grace, the gospel continues to spread throughout the island nation, but they are in dire need for more faithful pastors. Please pray that the Lord will allow us to continue to be generous and encourage FBC Santa Clara. Pray that the Lord would provide all the seminary needs to train pastors and missionaries. Pray that the Lord would provide the basic needs the Cuban people have. Pray that the Lord would bring about a good government that will care more for the people than power.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Blessed Are Those Who Are Not Offended By Jesus
We all long for heroes: personal, vocational, intellectual, political, even theological heroes. Sadly, human heroes will eventually disappoint us. Jesus was Israel’s hero. As he healed the sick, delivered those oppressed by demons, and raised the dead, he gained quite a following. And yet, Jesus, his words and works, scandalized (offended) many. In Luke 7:1-35, we observe Jesus’s scandalous ministry and salvation and four different responses:
1. Faith (7:1-10) – Jesus is Lord, and he has authority over disease and death. To prove that, he heals the slave of a Roman Centurion. Then, Jesus offends the Jewish leaders by holding him up as a model of faith. By doing so, Jesus hints at the inclusion of Gentiles into the people of God.
2. Awe (7:11-17) – When Jesus raised the widow’s son from the dead, many marveled at his power and glorified God. They called him a prophet because they sensed God had visited his people. And yet, Jesus is more than a prophet. He is THE promised prophet. Beware of being impressed with Jesus but not honoring Jesus as THE LORD.
3. Doubt (7:18-23) – While Jesus was performing powerful works, John the Baptist was languishing in prison. Naturally, he began to wonder, “Is Jesus the one or was he to wait and announce another?” Jesus sends word that his works prove that he is the one and that the kingdom had arrived in him. But notice carefully how Jesus lovingly and patiently responded to John’s doubts, and remember that Jesus responds to your doubts in the same way.
4. Rejection (7:23-35) – Sadly, Jesus’s offensive words and works scandalized the Jewish leaders and led them to reject Jesus. Jesus likens them to spoiled children who are never happy to play with the others in the marketplace. But the wisdom of God’s salvation in Christ will be justified or declared right by her children – all who believe in Jesus. So, receive Jesus by faith and continue walking in faith.
Jesus is the long-expected Savior, but he works in unexpected ways.
What about you? Do Jesus’s unexpected ways offend you?
How can you be more loving and accepting of people who are different than you?
Now, think about Jesus’s authority. What would have to change in your life if Jesus had authority over every area of your life: time, finances, relationships, recreation?
How has your wrong expectations of who Jesus is and how he works led you to doubt him?
Resources of the Week
Re-Thinking Homogeneity: The Biblical Case for Multi-Ethnic Churches
A Symposium: How Can We Work Toward Greater Ethnic Unity in Our Churches?
Jesus is LORD over ALL of Life:
Song of the Month: No Not One
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Annual Memorial Day Picnic | Sunday, May 25
It’s time for our annual Memorial Day Picnic. Join us on Sunday evening, May 25, at 5:00 PM as we gather as a church for fellowship, fun, and BBQ. The church will provide the BBQ, but members are being asked to bring the sides and desserts based on the first letter of your last name.
A-G bring a hot side dish
H-L bring a cold side dish
M-Z bring a desserts
Teens and college students, bring beverages.
Please bring your own folding chairs and blankets if you are planning to eat outside and bring outside yard games for a fun family church activity! If anyone would like to volunteer for helping to set-up/clean-up, please reach out to Beth Hyman for more details
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm, Family Night Festival, June 4
At this year's VBS, take a ride out west with us to Wonder Junction to focus on the greatest wonder of all, Jesus! High Pointe's VBS is for everyone! There are many ways you can participate the week of and even before VBS begins! Online registration opens today. Click here to register. Please register NOW to volunteer, to attend (kids, teens, adult classes in English & Spanish), and to provide snack items. To help with decorating supply needs and/or preparation, please use this link. Above all, would you commit to pray regularly for this year's VBS? Pray that the Lord will, in His kindness, allow us to see people from our community come to faith in Jesus through our efforts.
NO Life Classes THIS Sunday due to Mother’s Day. We resume Life Classes next Sunday at 9 AM.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | First Baptist Church & Seminary, Santa Clara, Cuba
High Pointe established a partnership with FBC Santa Clara in the 1990s. In fact, the Lord allowed High Pointe to have a significant role in helping the church start a seminary to raise up pastors and seminaries. In 2007, pastors Daniel Franz and Juan Sanchez traveled to Cuba to reestablish this partnership. Since that time, High Pointe continues to visit the brothers in Santa Clara to deliver our financial support and encourage the church and seminary.
High Pointe, through your regular giving, you have a part in equipping pastors and missionaries in Cuba. By God’s grace, the gospel continues to spread throughout the island nation, but they are in dire need for more faithful pastors. Please pray that the Lord will allow us to continue to be generous and encourage FBC Santa Clara. Pray that the Lord would provide all the seminary needs to train pastors and missionaries. Pray that the Lord would provide the basic needs the Cuban people have. Pray that the Lord would bring about a good government that will care more for the people than power.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
The Bible: Finding Your Place in The Real Story
This Sunday, we explored how the Bible tells one unified story-from beginning to end-centered on God's glory. This true narrative shows God's work solving the problem of sin through Jesus Christ. When Adam sinned, God made a promise in the garden. He worked through one man, then one family, then one nation but the goal was all peoples. At just the right time, God sent His Promised Son to accomplish redemption through His death and resurrection, followed by the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. As believers, we find our place in this story as Christ's witnesses, showing and telling the good news in our workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods.
Church Family Updates from the Members’ Meeting
New Members: We joyfully welcomed 12 new members, with 3 more pending baptism. Welcome to the High Pointe family!
Global Partners: Jonathan and Elizabeth Painter shared about their upcoming move. Pray for them as they make final preparations.
Giving: March offerings met our budget-thank you for your generosity!
Elder Encouragements
Summer Fellowship: Remain intentional about meeting together even as some weekly gatherings pause for the summer.
Don’t forget VBS is also for adults! We’ll have a Spanish and English class.
Digital Discipleship: Consider your relationship with technology this summer: (Resource 4,5)
Try reading a physical Bible
Schedule regular breaks from devices
Evaluate whether you own your devices or they own you
Resources of the Week
Song of the Month: No Not One
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring in three weeks! If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, May 4th
There will be a one-day membership class (English) on Sunday, May 4th from 1:15-4:30 PM. Register here or on the app.
Young Adult Lunch | Sunday, May 18
Mark your calendars for the next Young Adult Lunch happening at Peace Bakery off N. Lamar after the morning service on Sunday, May 18.
Annual Memorial Day Picnic | Sunday, May 25
It’s time for our annual Memorial Day Picnic. Join us on Sunday evening, May 25, at 5:00 PM as we gather as a church for fellowship, fun, and BBQ.
The church will provide the BBQ, but members are being asked to bring the sides and desserts based on the first letter of your last name.
A-G bring a hot side dish
H-L bring a cold side dish
M-Z bring a desserts
Teens and college students, bring beverages.
Please bring your own folding chairs and blankets if you are planning to eat outside, and bring outside yard games for a fun family church activity! If anyone would like to volunteer for helping to set-up/clean-up please reach out to Beth Hyman for more details
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm, Family Night Festival, June 4
At this year's VBS, take a ride out west with us to Wonder Junction to focus on the greatest wonder of all, Jesus! High Pointe's VBS is for everyone! There are many ways you can participate the week of and even before VBS begins! Online registration opens today. Click here to register. Please register NOW to volunteer, to attend (kids, teens, adult classes in English & Spanish), and to provide snack items. To help with decorating supply needs and/or preparation, please use this link. Above all, would you commit to pray regularly for this year's VBS? Pray that the Lord will, in His kindness, allow us to see people from our community come to faith in Jesus through our efforts.
NEW Life Classes Began Last Sunday
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Work & Rest (Room 203, Choir Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
May 4 | Luke 7:1-35 | Blessed are Those Who are Not Offended by Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, but we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Two Ways to Live
The voices of this world tell us that there are many ways to live and many paths to God. Jesus tells us there are only two ways to live, only two paths to take. One path leads to righteousness and everlasting life. The other path leads to unrighteousness and everlasting death. In his sermon on the plain in Luke 6:17-49, Jesus explains that only those who come to him, hear his words, and obey him are on the right path.
Those who hear and obey Jesus’s words will be greatly blessed in heaven (vv.20-26). Turning to his disciples, Jesus knows what it has cost them to follow him. They’ve left behind their livelihoods, the ability to put food on the table, the joys of family and friends, even their reputations. Jesus reminds them that no matter what following him has cost them, their heavenly reward is great. So, as we face suffering, hardship, and even persecution because we follow Jesus, know you will receive a great reward. Those who seek instant gratification in the things of this world already have their reward. In the end, they will face ruin. But, while the Christian life is one of waiting for our reward, our waiting is not a passive waiting. We wait now in radical love and mercy.
Those who hear and obey Jesus’s words are marked by radical love and mercy now (vv.27-45). Even unbelievers love those whom they like. They lend to those who will repay them. Those who follow Jesus love those who hate them. They lend to those who may not pay them back. They do for others expecting nothing in return. At first, this radical love sounds absurd, but when you think about it, it is the love with which God loved us in Christ. We came into this world as God’s enemies (Colossians 1:21). But God demonstrated his love for us while we hated him by sending Jesus to die on the cross (Romans 5:6-11). This is the love of Christ for us. And this is the love of Christ in us. We are to love other with this same love. That is what marks us apart from the world. This is the good fruit we are to bear. All who live and love like Jesus are building their lives on a firm foundation.
Those who hear and obey Jesus’s words will stand firm through life’s storms and receive their eternal reward (vv.46-49). While the world tells us there are many paths to God, Jesus says the only path that leads to life is the path that he blazed for us. The path of righteousness. All who hear and obey Jesus’s words are walking this path and building their lives on the solid rock foundation that is Jesus.
Come to Jesus. Shut out all the earthly voices. Listen to Jesus. Obey his word.
Resources of the Week
Build On The Rock: A sermon by R. C. Sproul
But I Say to You, Love Your Enemies, part 2, John Piper
Song of the Month: On That Day by CityAlight
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Did you know that you can register for events using the Church Center app? Click here to watch a short video showing how!
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, May 4th
There will be a one-day membership class (English) on Sunday, May 4th from 1:15-4:30 PM. Register here or on the app.
Vacation Bible School | A Church-Wide Outreach Event | June 1-4, 6:00-8:30pm , Family Night Festival, June 4
At this year's VBS, take a ride out west with us to Wonder Junction to focus on the greatest wonder of all, Jesus! High Pointe's VBS is for everyone! There are many ways you can participate the week of and even before VBS begins! Online registration opens today! Click here to register. Please register NOW to volunteer, to attend (kids, teens, adult classes in English & Spanish), and to provide snack items. To help with decorating supply needs and/or preparation, please use this link. Above all, would you commit to pray regularly for this year's VBS? Pray that the Lord will, in His kindness, allow us to see people from our community come to faith in Jesus through our efforts.
NEW Life Classes Begin THIS Sunday
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Understanding Work & Rest (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
April 27 | Finding Your Place in the Big Story of the Bible | Pastor Robert Cline
May 4 | Luke 7:1-35 | Are You the One? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, but we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Help Us Welcome Our Visitors This Easter Sunday
This Lord’s Day, April 20, is Easter Sunday, and we usually have more visitors than normal. Here are some ways we can help our guests feel welcome and at home each Sunday, but especially this coming Easter Sunday.
Leave the parking spaces closest to the entrances for our guests and senior adults. We have clearly marked our guest parking area. Honor our guests by leaving these spaces open for visitors. For those who are able, utilize the farther parking spaces so our senior adults will not have as far to walk.
Greet everyone you see with a smile whether you know them or not. From the time you step out of your vehicle greet everyone with a friendly smile and tell them how glad you are to see them.
Introduce yourself to those you don’t know. If you don’t know someone, take the time to greet them and introduce yourself. Make an effort to meet a new person or family each Sunday.
Assist those who don’t seem to know where they are going. Remember, you may know where everything is, but our guests are not familiar with our facilities.
Fill the seats at the front of the auditorium first when you enter to worship. Late comers and guests do not like to parade before the entire congregation on their way to find a seat.
Don’t rush off after the service. Instead, take a few minutes to greet visitors. Thank them for attending our services and invite them to come again.
Bring your guests to the Connection Center for a free gift.
Invite visitors to your home for a meal. One of the best ways to get to know someone is to share a meal together. Practice Christian hospitality by inviting someone to eat lunch with you after worship.
Invite first-time visitors to worship with us again. You will be amazed at how much weight a personal invitation carries. Encourage visitors to return and worship with us on a regular Sunday.
I thank God for High Pointe and the love and fellowship we share with one another. Right or wrong, visitors will form an opinion about our church within the first few minutes after they arrive. Join me in making every effort to make our guests feel welcome through genuine, Christian hospitality.
Resources of the Week
Strategic Hospitality: A Sermon by John Piper
Song of the Month: On That Day by CityAlight
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Did you know that you can register for events using the Church Center app? Click here to watch a short video showing how!
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Good Friday Service | Friday, April 18th
Please plan to join us at High Pointe on April 18th at 6 PM for our Good Friday Service. Members, please park at the back of the lot to save room for visitors. Invite your coworkers, neighbors, and friends!
UPDATE: One Year of Encouragement for the Davis family
High Pointe Church has been sending encouraging cards to the Davis family in Ireland for nearly a year, with 98 cards sent so far! It's hard to believe but April 30 will mark one year since they left here for their new home in Ireland! To mark their first anniversary, you can contribute by dropping off a card at the nursery by THIS Sunday, April 20. This is the last opportunity to participate in the "One Year of Encouragement" cards. Thank you for reminding them of your love and prayers throughout this year. A special thank you to Darlene Benoit for mailing the cards and to all who helped with postage.
Meaningful Membership Class | Sunday, May 4th
There will be a one-day membership class (English) on Sunday, May 4th from 1:15-4:30 PM. Register here or on the app.
Vacation Bible School | June 1st-4th
Save the date for VBS! Registration for volunteering, attending, and for providing snacks will be coming next week. Keep an eye out and begin praying for the volunteers and children!
NO Life Classes THIS Sunday
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Evangelizing through Mark (Room 201, Old Choir Room)
Discipling Through Ephesians (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
April 20 | Luke 6:17-49 | Two Ways to Live | Pastor Juan Sanchez | Easter Sunday
April 27 | Finding Your Place in the Big Story of the Bible | Pastor Robert Cline
May 4 | Luke 7:1-35 | Are You the One? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, but we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
The Heart of Prayer: A Conversation with God | Hebrews 4:14-16
Prayer is the relationship! It’s an ongoing, whole-person conversation with the Living God, often flowing from our engagement with His Word through reading, hearing, or meditation.
Prayer isn’t merely a ritual—it’s the core of your relationship with God. Like any meaningful connection, consistent and honest communication builds intimacy. Many of us struggle with prayer, feeling unworthy, too busy, or uncertain what to say. But remember: God invites you to come exactly as you are. Hebrews 4:14-16 encourages us to approach the throne of grace boldly, frequently, at any time.
When we speak to God, we’re approaching this throne of grace. You don’t need eloquent words—simply begin the conversation. God already knows your feelings, so bring Him your shame and sense of unworthiness. Christ, our Great High Priest, understands our weaknesses and knows what it’s like to face temptation. Unlike us, Jesus never yielded to temptation or turned away from the Father. He initiated this relationship through Jesus, and because of Christ, He welcomes us as we are. When words fail us, Romans 8:26 reminds us that the Holy Spirit helps us pray.
Start small—pray during your commute or while completing daily tasks. When you feel stuck, use Scripture to guide your prayers. Above all, trust that God hears and delights in your prayers. Prayer is a conversation with the One who loves you deeply—approach it with confidence.
We have constant access to the throne of grace where we receive mercy and help in our times of need. Turn quickly to God during temptation, trials, and testing. He understands and he hears you. Strengthen your relationship with the living God through ongoing conversation in prayer.
This Week: Join us for Sunday Night Prayer Service 5 p.m. here at HPBC.
•Consider slowly reading the Lord’s Prayer. See the links below. Meditate on each phrase and then pray it back to God in your own words, personalizing it.
•Practice turning quickly to Jesus in times of need. Have a conversation with Christ—be bold, honest, and real
Resources of the Week
Personalizing the Lord’s Prayer AND the Bible Project on the Lord’s Prayer
Song of the Month: On That Day by CityAlight
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Did you know that you can GIVE ONLINE using the Church Center app? Click here to watch a short video explaining how!
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Good Friday Service | Friday, April 18th
Please plan to join us at High Pointe on April 18th at 6 PM for our Good Friday Service. Members, please park at the back of the lot to save room for visitors. Invite your coworkers, neighbors, and friends!
UPDATE: One Year of Encouragement for the Davis family
High Pointe Church has been sending encouraging cards to the Davis family in Ireland for nearly a year, with 98 cards sent so far! It's hard to believe but April 30 will mark one year since they left here for their new home in Ireland! To mark their first anniversary, you can contribute by dropping off a card at the nursery by Easter Sunday, April 20. This is the last opportunity to participate in the "One Year of Encouragement" cards. Thank you for reminding them of your love and prayers throughout this year. A special thank you to Darlene Benoit for mailing the cards and to all who helped with postage.
Vacation Bible School | June 1st-4th
Save the date for VBS! Registration for volunteering, attending, and for providing snacks will be coming soon. Keep an eye out and begin praying for the volunteers and children!
Life Classes | Sunday at 9:00 AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Evangelizing through Mark (Room 201, Old Choir Room)
Discipling Through Ephesians (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
April 13 | Luke 6:12-16 | How Firm A Foundation | Pastor Juan Sanchez
April 20 | Luke 6:17-49 | New Kingdom, New Law, New Life | Pastor Juan Sanchez | Easter Sunday
April 27 | Finding Your Place in the Big Story of the Bible | Pastor Robert Cline
May 4 | Luke 7:1-35 | Are You the One? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 8:4-21 | Faith that Bears Fruit | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, but we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
Meditation on Scripture: Directing Our Hearts to and Staying on the Path | Psalm 119:9-16, Colossians 3:16 and Philippians 4:9.
Here is the link to a simple framework for biblical meditation.
Meditation on God’s Word serves as our spiritual GPS, directing us and keeping us on the right path. This practice has deep roots in Christian tradition, offering a transformative approach to engaging with Scripture beyond mere reading.
Throughout history, devoted Christians have practiced scriptural meditation. William Wilberforce (1759-1833), the British politician who championed the abolition of the slave trade, recorded in his journal: “Walked from Hyde Park Corner repeating the 119th Psalm in great comfort.” His meditation on Scripture sustained him through his long struggle against abolishing slavery and provided spiritual nourishment during challenging times.
Biblical Meditation: What it is. It’s chewing on a Bible text, analyzing that passage, turning it over and around in one’s thoughts…
Mental planning for action...directing your thoughts of Scripture towards walking in godly paths.
Not emptying the mind, but filling it with God's truth from Scripture
Thoughtfully chewing on the biblical text, analyzing and turning it over in your mind.
Reading Scripture slowly and repeatedly, allowing words to sink into your soul (soaker hose)
Prayerful consideration, reflection and application of Scripture.
Engaging our head and hearts with Scripture to deepen our relationship with God.
We meditate on Scripture for and with other Christians to share and grow in Christ.
Someone has put it this way: Read or listen to Scripture to get the information. Study it to get the meaning. Meditate on God’s word to get the true benefit, which is godly transformation.
Why not choose a short passage and meditate on it this week. Chew on it, pray it, apply it, speak it, let it move from head to heart as it soaks in deeply.
Then put your hands to work living out the truth you’ve absorbed.
Resources of the Week
Song of the Month: On That Day by CityAlight
HPBC Church Center App Update
Reminder: Our old app is retiring May 21st. If you don't have the Church Center app, download it here.
Did you know that you can GIVE ONLINE using the Church Center app? Click here to watch a short video explaining how!
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Gospel Witness and the True and Better Story (Evangelism Seminar) | THIS Saturday, April 5
Do you struggle to be a gospel witness in today’s skeptical world? Are you looking for better ways to have meaningful conversations about God that offer hope and purpose? Join us for an Equipping Workshop on Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM to 12:00 PM where we’ll explore how to share the true and better Story—Jesus Christ, the Hero and center of history. This workshop will equip you with practical tools to share the gospel in a way that resonates deeply with others. Feel free to arrive at 8:30 AM for fellowship. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Childcare is closing TODAY 4/2. Register here.
Women's Jewelry Making Workshop | Saturday, April 12
There will be a Jewelry Making Workshop on Saturday, April 12 from 1-3 PM at High Pointe. Come and learn how to make a necklace or bracelet that you will get to wear at home! This is a beginner class. We have a limited number of seats, so make sure to enroll early. There is a $25 fee to participate in the event! Register here.
Life Classes | Sunday at 9:00 AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. Childcare is available for ages 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from January 26 to May 25:
Evangelizing through Mark (Room 201, Old Choir Room)
Discipling Through Ephesians (Room 203, Livingston Room)
Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room)
Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library)
Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room)
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
April 6 | Hebrews 4:14-16 | On Prayer | Pastor Robert Cline
April 13 | Luke 6:12-26 | The Blessings and Woes of the Kingdom | Pastor Juan Sanchez
April 20 | Luke 6:27-36 | Love Your Enemies | Pastor Juan Sanchez | Easter Sunday
April 27 | Finding Your Place in the Big Story of the Bible | Pastor Robert Cline
May 4 | Luke 6:37-42 | Judge with Righteous Judgment | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 11 | Mother’s Day | Pastor Craig Horton
May 18 | Luke 6:43-49 | Two Ways to Live | Pastor Juan Sanchez
May 25 | Luke 7:1-35 | Are You the One? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 1 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 8 | New Series from Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 7:36-8:3 | Jesus and Women | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 8:4-21 | The Parable of the Sower | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus Is Lord of All | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, but we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.