Highland Baptist Church

Jason Tate ends the last night of the Made to Worship Bible conference with a challenge to worship with family. 

Eric Hudson brings a message on Worship with Music on night #4 of the Made to Worship Bible Conference 

Mark Cochran opens night #3 of the Bible Conference with a message on the importance of worshipping through prayer. 

Dr. Frank White preaches Night #2 with a message on how to Worship Through Missions.

Thomas Barber opens the first night of the Made to Worship Bible Conference with "Worship with the Word"

Recorded 11-9-2026
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on how thanksgiving leads to making a joyful noise, serving others, and singing.
Make a Joyful Noise, Serve and Sing:
Make a Joyful Noise to the God You Know
In the psalm, praise is not meant for one nation alone or reserved solely for the Hebrew people. There is a meaningful reason for “all” to praise—a reason that people of every nation, language, and circumstance can share. Of course, the prerequisite for worship is the person and work of the Lord Jesus.
A joyful noise is not simply noise for its own sake. Our world is filled with noise, much of which is harmful or distracting. A joyful noise is a heartfelt, bold way to proclaim God’s glorious name and nature through shouts, clapping, and other outward expressions of praise. It often includes music, such as singing, playing instruments, and dancing (Psalm 95:1; 98:6; 149:3; 1 Chronicles 15:28). The joyful noise God desires does not draw attention to the noise-maker or disrupt others, but draws attention to the only one who deserves worship.
The starting place for worship always begins on the character and nature of God. If the starting place for worship is God, then what characteristics of His move us to worship?
God is…
Self-Existing
Holy
Love and Compassion
Sovereign and Omnipresent
Faithful and True
Just and Righteous
God’s characteristics are multifaceted, encompassing holiness, love, justice, mercy, faithfulness, omnipotence, omniscience, sovereignty, and eternal self-existence. These attributes are revealed in Scripture and through His actions, providing a foundation for worship, trust, and an understanding of His relationship with humanity. They also offer meaningful points for prayer and praise. This is what the psalmist alludes to: knowing who God is leads to worship, praise, and service to Him.

Recorded 11/01/2026
Pastor Larry Stephens begins a new sermon series on Thanksgiving throughout November. Psalm 117 commands us to praise the Lord and extol Him with a raised voice. 
 
Psa 117:1  Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! Psa 117:2  For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! 

Recorded 10/26/2026:
Pastor Eric Hudson delivers a message from 1 Samuel on the importance of unity and togetherness. 
 
 

Recorded 10-18-2026
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers the final sermon in the Solas series on the foundation of salvation in Grace, Faith, Christ, Scriptures, and to Glory of God Alone.
Several challenges are provided on how the church must anchor all missions and ministry to the Glory of God.
Pray for....
1. That our words and actions both give glory to God alone.
2. That God will fill our hearts with thanksgiving.
3. Those who are lost and need to be illumined by the gospel truth, to the glory of God Alone. 

Recorded 10-12-2026
Pastor Larry Stephens delivers a message on the importance of the Word of God over church traditions. Although traditions are not inherently bad, when they oppose or contradict Scripture, they must be evaluated.
 
How do we shield from toxic traditions and trust in Scripture Alone?Filter every decision and ministry with the whole Word of God.Encourage an Atmosphere of Continual ReformBe Willing to Change When Shown a Better Biblcical PathwayFocus on more on the Mission than just a tradition.