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36:09
Lessons from Gethsemane
We had some slight audio issues during the recording, but they certainly do not detract from the powerful message brought to us today by Jim Barnhart.
As we continue our walk with Jesus, we enter one of the most troubling and agonizing moments leading up to the cross: the Garden of Gethsemane.
Here, the disciples seem unaware of the gravity of what is unfolding around them. While they struggle to stay awake, Jesus falls before the Father in prayer, pouring out His anguish as He prepares to face what lies ahead.
But Gethsemane is more than a glimpse into the suffering of Jesus. It also reveals some important truths about our own prayer lives. What hinders us from truly coming before God? What keeps us from honestly facing our sin? And what can we learn from the way Jesus prayed when the weight before Him seemed unbearable?
Today, Jim takes us into the garden as we discover some powerful “Lessons from Gethsemane.”
High Forest Community Church
www.highforestchurch.com
Recorded: 8/30/26
For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at info@highforestchurch.com
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907
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We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.
Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.
Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!
There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.
If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!
Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.
Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…
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27:57
Kerplunk
“Kerplunk.” A sound that almost seems humorous. And yet today, we look at how this simple sound affected the lives of two different men, thousands of years apart.
Using 2 Kings 6 as our base text, we discover how each of us can experience our own “Kerplunk” moment. Something changes. Something falls apart. Something we were depending on suddenly disappears beneath the surface…even when we thought we were doing everything right.
So what do we do when we come across one of these moments in our lives? And perhaps more importantly, who do we take our seemingly insignificant problems to when it seems God has so much more important things to deal with?
Does God really care about the little things?
That’s what we explore today, beginning with one simple sound: “Kerplunk.”
High Forest Community Church
www.highforestchurch.com
Recorded: 8/23/26
For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at info@highforestchurch.com
Our other links:
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552868390256&mibextid=JRoKGi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highforestcommunitychurch
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l3baJZMvOJLYutaMDoVnv
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch
We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.
Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.
Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!
There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.
If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!
Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.
Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…
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30:54
Hope for Troubled Hearts
We continue our walk with Jesus, nearing the final hours before the cross. And there are heavy hearts all around. With revelations of what is to come, and the fear of Jesus leaving them, the disciples are left wondering what all of this means.
And here we see the Lord comforting His inner circle with words that still echo to us today, giving us courage and hope when we find ourselves in troubled times.
Jim Barnhart takes us through the path Jesus gave His disciples to strengthen them, encourage them, and keep them moving forward. As we continue in John 14:1–10, we discover how we, too, can have “Hope for Troubled Hearts.”
High Forest Community Church
www.highforestchurch.com
Recorded: 8/16/26
For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at info@highforestchurch.com
Our other links:
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552868390256&mibextid=JRoKGi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highforestcommunitychurch
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l3baJZMvOJLYutaMDoVnv
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch
We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.
Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.
Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!
There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.
If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!
Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.
Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…
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32:40
Facing Fear
When faced with overwhelming odds, or a situation that seems far beyond what you can handle, what do you do?
Often, our first instinct is to begin orchestrating an escape route. We try to calculate a way to victory. Or sometimes, we simply run away from the problem altogether.
But how should we handle our fears Biblically?
Today, John Grams takes us to 2 Chronicles 20, where we find King Jehoshaphat facing not one, not two, but three armies coming against him. The odds seem impossible. The threat is real. And Jehoshaphat knows that neither his strength nor his strategy will be enough.
What he does next gives us a powerful glimpse into what becomes possible when we stop looking at the size of the battle and start looking to the size of our God.
Through this incredible account, we’ll discover three simple applications for our own lives that can change the way we respond when fear comes knocking.
Whatever battle you may be facing today, you can walk away encouraged and confident that you do not face it alone.
Join us as we open God’s Word and learn what it means to trust Him when the odds are stacked against us in today’s message: “Facing Fear.”
High Forest Community Church
www.highforestchurch.com
Recorded: 8/9/26
For more information on how you can be certain of having eternal life, please contact us at info@highforestchurch.com
Our other links:
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552868390256&mibextid=JRoKGi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highforestcommunitychurch
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l3baJZMvOJLYutaMDoVnv
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hfcc-christ-centered-hope-for-todays-world/id1753425592?i=1000673790907
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/HighForestChurch
We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.
Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.
Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!
There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.
If you struggle with understanding the concept of salvation or are plagued by false teachings of following traditions rather than Christ alone, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to help!
Please watch our archive of messages on a variety of topics. Please like and share our content with others that can benefit from what God has inspired our array of speakers to bring to the body.
Most importantly, be sure you are secure in your relationship with God and Christ Jesus. It is so simple. Do not wait. Tomorrow may be too late…
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Our Values
Our Head - The Lord Jesus Christ
Our Church - In fellowship with all who love
the Lord Jesus Christ
Our Theme - Jesus Christ and Him Crucified,
Who is over all. God Blessed forever.
Our Object - The Salvation of the Lost;
the Perfecting of the Saints
Our Hope - The Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
Built in 1861 in High Forest, Minnesota, our historic church building has seen generations come and go, but still stands as a beacon of the Living Word of God!
We have a Bible-focused base for all we do, whether it be the Sunday morning service, our Sunday School portion or a special event.
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What We Believe
We believe that Jesus Christ died on a cross for man's sin. He took the punishment of God's wrath which we deserved. He took our place. Jesus rose and is alive, seated at the right hand of God. Anyone who repents and believes in what Jesus did for them will be declared righteous and are promised eternal life.
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Service Times
Sunday Morning Service - 9:00
Sunday School - 10:15
Women's Bible Study - Wednesdays at 9:30
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