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There is much confusion about who the Holy Spirit is and what he does. In John's Gospel, Jesus reveals that the Holy Spirit is the paraclete who gives us his very presence.

The Holy Spirit | John 14:16-18 | Josh Valdez

The death and burial of Jesus is part of the Gospel itself. it gives us confidence in the reliability of the Bible. It  reveals that Jesus is truly man. His death and burial bring us comfort as he has already navigated this path before us.

Jesus Christ, Dead and Buried | Isaiah 53:8-9 | Josh Valdez

Jesus was crucified as our replacement. He bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. The glories of the Gospel are on full display in this sacred text.

Jesus Christ, Crucified | Isaiah 53:4-7, 10-12 | Josh Valdez

The Christian church desperately needs to recover its vision of the majesty of God. Mediation on God Almighty stirs the heart to exalt God.

God, Almighty  |  Daniel 4:34-35  |  Josh Valdez

When God saves us, he expects us to be devoted to doing good works. Christians must also avoid dumb controversies. Through it all, the Gospel remains our focus.

Good Works and Worthless Words | Titus 3:8-9 | Josh Valdez

Palm Sunday is all about the Lordship of Christ. In this message, Pastor Josh Valdez explains the significance of Christ as Lord as well as the kingly procession of King Jesus.

Jesus Our Lord | Romans 4:24 | Josh Valdez

Our society is orientated around the young. Older men and women often feel like they have nothing to contribute. In the family and in the church, however, older men and women play a crucial role.

Instructions for Older Men and Women |  Titus 2:2-3 | Josh Valdez

Every generation of Christians must deal with the problem of false teachers. False teachers are rebellious, worthless, and deceivers. Their teaching destroys families and churches. In Titus 1:10-14, Paul gives instruction about how to deal with false teachers.

False Teachers Silenced | Titus 1:10-14 | Josh Valdez

Ruth is one of the sweetest stories in all of the Bible. It is a story of romance,  heartbreak, sadness, love and boldness. It is a story about God’s sovereignty and his work of redemption.

Ruth | Ruth 1:1-4:21 | Josh Valdez

We often look to the skills and abilities of people to lead us--charisma, intelligence, humor. In Titus 1, God tells us what disqualifies and qualifies someone for pastoral ministry.

The Elder's Character, Part 2 | Titus 1:7-8 | Josh Valdez

The center of human history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. On the cross, Jesus gives a victory cry, "It is finished!" John Flavel and Charles Spurgeon called this word, tetelestai, a drop containing an ocean of meaning. In Christ's cry of victory, there is fulfillment, atonement, righteousness, and reconciliation.

It is Finished  |  John 19:28-30  |  Josh Valdez

In John 17:20-23, Christ prays for unity. It is a spiritual unity. It is a unity in truth. All genuine, obedient Christians are united together. The premiere example of this unity is the Triune God. The result of this unity is evangelism.

Christ's Prayer for Unity | John 17:20-23 | Josh Valdez

One of the bedrock truths of our faith is that we are kept by the Father. Jesus prays that the Father protect and preserve his people.

Christ's Prayer for Perseverance | John 17:11-12 | Josh Valdez

Who is the Holy Spirit? What is his chief purpose? In John 16:14-15, Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will glorify him.

The Spirit's Purpose  |  John 16:14-15  |  Josh Valdez

One of the advantages of the Holy Spirit's guidance into all truth. But what does this mean? In this week's message, Pastor Josh Valdez explains how the Holy Spirit guided the Apostles and how he guides us today.

The Spirit's Guidance  |  John 16:12-13  | Josh Valdez

In the midst of teaching about the world's hatred, rejection and persecution of Christians, Jesus offers us peace: we will not be alone. The Holy Spirit will be with us. Christians join the Holy Spirit and the Apostles in our witness to Christ.

Witnesses to Christ  |  John 15:26-27  |  Josh Valdez

Christians are hated by the world because the world hates Jesus and hates God the Father. They hate because they are willfully ignorant and they hate without reason. God is light, the world is darkness, and light exposes the evil in the darkness.

Why the World Hates God  |  John 15:21-25  |  Josh Valdez

The Bible provides us with many benefits. God uses to the Bible in our lives for salvation, sanctification joy, discernment, permanence, judgment. The Bible is worth more than all the world’s riches, and is more enjoyable than all the world’s pleasures.

The Riches of the Word  |  Psalm 19:7-11  |  Josh Valdez

In John 15:6-8, Jesus links our bearing fruit with glorifying God. Our perseverance,  transformation, and fruit bearing prove that we are truly his disciples. Watch Pastor Josh Valdez's message here.

The Glory of Abiding  |  John 15:6-8

There are many different ideas about what it means to be taught by the Holy Spirit. Some would define the Holy Spirit's teaching as the giving of peace. Others say the Spirit's teaching is prompting. But is this how the Bible describe's being taught by the Spirit? In this message, Pastor Josh Valdez unpacks John 14:25-26, where we will see what it means to be taught by the Spirit.

Higher Ground Church Videos

The Holy Spirit | John 14:16-18 | Josh Valdez

Jesus Christ, Dead and Buried | Isaiah 53:8-9 | Josh Valdez

Jesus Christ, Crucified | Isaiah 53:4-7, 10-12 | Josh Valdez

God, Almighty | Daniel 4:34-35 | Josh Valdez

Good Works and Worthless Words | Titus 3:8-9 | Josh Valdez

Jesus Our Lord | Romans 4:24 | Josh Valdez

Instructions for Older Men and Women | Titus 2:2-3 | Josh Valdez

False Teachers Silenced | Titus 1:10-14 | Josh Valdez

Ruth | Ruth 1:1-4:21 | Josh Valdez

The Elder's Character, Part 2 | Titus 1:7-8 | Josh Valdez

It is Finished | John 19:28-30 | Josh Valdez

Christ's Prayer for Unity | John 17:20-23 | Josh Valdez

Christ's Prayer for Perseverance | John 17:11-12 | Josh Valdez

The Spirit's Purpose | John 16:14-15 | Josh Valdez

The Spirit's Guidance | John 16:12-13 | Josh Valdez

Witnesses to Christ | John 15:26-27 | Josh Valdez

Why the World Hates God | John 15:21-25 | Josh Valdez

The Riches of the Word | Psalm 19:7-11 | Josh Valdez

The Glory of Abiding | John 15:6-8

Taught by the Spirit | John 14:25-26

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