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On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Lead Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from Acts 13, exploring how the church in Antioch became a sending church through its devotion to worship, service, and the glory of God. John reminds us that missions must flow from a heart captivated by God and a willingness to obey the Holy Spirit, even when it means sending people we would rather keep, trusting God to work through both spiritual opposition and victory as the gospel goes out into the world.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Lead Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from John 12, exploring Mary’s extravagant act of worship and what it reveals about the worth and worthiness of Jesus. John challenges us to examine how we view generosity in the church, reminding us that while caring for the poor is a vital biblical responsibility, Mary’s example recalibrates our hearts to ensure that even our good works never overshadow our worship of Christ.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Lead Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from John 5, exploring Jesus’ authority and His equality with God the Father. John also explains Highland’s SENT series and the Church’s call to send college students across the nations with the gospel through the $2 million Go Fund.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Grow Pastor Drew Humphrey encourages us to open our eyes to the people God places around us and recognize opportunities to minister to them. Drew emphasizes that prayer prepares us for these moments, sharing the “Pray for BOB” tool (Burden, Opportunity, Boldness) and offering practical ways to discern when and how God may be calling us to step into a conversation.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon about the providence and sovereignty of God, especially in the midst of difficult times. Focusing on Proverbs 16:33, John explains that God’s sovereign control extends even to the smallest and seemingly random details of our lives, reminding us that nothing happens outside of His rule and purpose.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from Isaiah 46, highlighting the futility and burden of idolatry in contrast to the power, sovereignty, and providence of the one true God. John reminds us that biblical faith begins with who God has revealed Himself to be, not a god we create according to our own desires.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from the book of Ruth, highlighting how Ruth’s story reveals the sovereign and faithful hand of God, especially when He seems farthest away. John also explores how Boaz models the character of Christ as a kinsman-redeemer, ultimately pointing us to Jesus as the greater Redeemer who meets us in our greatest need.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham revisits the story of Joseph and explores how God can use the circumstances and different seasons of our lives to glorify His name, conform us to the image of Christ, and bless others. John also highlights the parallels between Joseph and Jesus, reminding us that God can use the evil intentions of others for the good of many, ultimately pointing us to the greater story of the cross.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham reflects on his Sunday sermon from Psalm 103 as we begin our new series, His Hand, exploring the providence of God. John reminds us that God’s steadfast love and mercy are immeasurable, His throne is secure, and His sovereign hand is able to work through every part of our lives. Because God rules over all things, we can trust His providence and His loving hand at work in our lives.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham discusses Ephesians 4 and the response that follows the rich doctrine of grace presented in chapters 1-3. Paul’s encouragement is simple: live like people who are called and loved by God. As a church, we must hold together sound doctrine and a gospel-shaped culture, reflecting God’s grace as we pursue unity and meaningful relationships with one another.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Grow Pastor Jeremy Daniel dives deeper into Romans 7, exploring Paul’s use of marriage as a picture of God’s grace toward His rebellious and unfaithful people. Jeremy also shows how the story of Scripture, from the very beginning, points to our need for God to cleanse and transform us, which is only possible through His grace.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham revisits Acts 2, showing that although the early church wrestled with sin just as we do, they devoted themselves to the ordinary means of grace rather than chasing the supernatural or pursuing numerical growth. John explains that healthy churches prioritize faithfulness to Jesus through the spiritual disciplines, trusting God to bring growth in His timing and for His glory.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from Jude 24-25, exploring God's promise to keep His people from stumbling. John explains that "stumbling" refers to ultimately falling away from the faith, but because of God's all-sufficient grace, He faithfully sustains His people and will keep them secure until the final day.

This week on The Cutting Floor Podcast, Group Minister Josh Duinker expands on his sermon from Sunday, showing how God's grace continues to train and transform us for good works. Josh highlights how the Greek word translated "training" in Titus 2:12 carries the idea of raising a child, painting a beautiful picture of God's grace lovingly shaping us as a Father trains His children. He also revisits Deuteronomy 8, reminding us of God's faithful provision, care, and purpose as He trains us through seasons of hardship.

On this week’s episode of The Cutting Floor Podcast, Pastor John Durham expands on his Sunday sermon from Romans 8, focusing on the assurance believers have in their salvation. John explains that because God, the highest Judge, has already declared us justified in Christ, no accusation can overturn His verdict, and nothing can separate us from His love.