Highway Christian Community Sermons

Highway Christian Community

Welcome to the Highway Christian Community podcast. HCC is an energetic Church that strives for hands-on practical Biblical teaching for people of all ages, races and social and economic backgrounds. Our church is at 10 Harvey Road Pinetown. We are a Christ-centered church that preaches the Kingdom of God.

  1. Sep 23

    The Blessings of the New Covenant: How to Abide in the Vine (John 15) - Mark Ellis

    Have you ever felt like you are trying so hard to produce "fruit" in your Christian walk, but you are just exhausted? Do you feel like you are disconnected, withering, or worried that God is "pruning" you by sending disasters your way?If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area looking for an authentic, restful approach to your faith, this message will change how you read John 15. We are diving deep into what Jesus actually meant when He said, "I am the Vine, and you are the branches."In this message, we unpack the truth about abiding, why the Father "lifts up" the branches that are in the dirt, and why pruning is never about God punishing you.In this video, we explore:The Blueprint of Jesus: How Jesus surrendered His divine privileges to model exactly how a Spirit-filled human should live.Abiding vs. Visiting: Why abiding means cohabitating with the Holy Spirit, not just waiting for a Sunday visitation.The Truth About Pruning: A deep dive into John 15 to understand why God "lifts up" branches out of the dirt instead of just cutting them off.Spirit, Soul, and Body: How to shift your mind from earthly self-preservation back to heavenly priorities.The Power of Community: Why the "fruit" of the Vine can only fully grow in the context of loving other people.You are not waiting for God to move; God has already moved! The only thing left is for us to believe it and step into the finished work of the cross.If you are looking to discover your true identity in Christ and find authentic community in KZN, hit the Subscribe button. Let us know in the comments: What does "abiding" practically look like for you this week?

    The Blessings of the New Covenant: How to Abide in the Vine (John 15) - Mark Ellis
  2. Sep 17

    Walking as Jesus Walked: The Original Operating System - Mark Ellis

    Are you exhausted from relying on your own willpower to live a good life? Do you feel like you are constantly jumping through religious hoops trying to get closer to God? If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area looking for authentic, powerful Christianity, this message will completely change your paradigm. Christianity is not a religion where we reach out to a distant God; it is the story of the Creator writing Himself into our story. Jesus didn't just come to save us—He came to set the divine blueprint for how a human being is actually supposed to live. In this message, we unpack what it practically means to "walk as Jesus walked" by returning to Heaven's original operating system. In this video, we explore: Why Christianity is NOT a Religion: The beautiful reality of a God who put on humanity. The Blueprint of Jesus: How Jesus emptied Himself of divine privileges and lived fully dependent on the Holy Spirit. Adam vs. Jesus: How the First Adam failed in a perfect garden of abundance, but the Last Adam (Jesus) succeeded in a barren wilderness. Spirit, Soul, and Body: Understanding how the fall of man flipped our internal operating system, and how to get the Spirit back in charge. Willpower vs. Spirit Power: Why willpower always runs out, and how the Holy Spirit produces lasting fruit. You were not created to live from your flesh. It is time to dethrone the flesh, enthrone the Spirit, and start doing the works Jesus did. If you want to discover your true potential in Christ, hit the Subscribe button to join our KZN community. Let us know in the comments: In what area of your life are you relying on your own willpower instead of the Holy Spirit today?

    Walking as Jesus Walked: The Original Operating System - Mark Ellis
  3. Sep 3

    BLESSING is a big deal in the Bible! - Steve Wheeler

    Have you ever felt guilty for asking God to bless you? Or have you wondered why some people seem to walk in incredible favor while others feel stuck under a constant cloud of bad luck or generational "curses"? If you are a young adult in the Upper Highway or Pinetown area trying to figure out what God actually wants for your life, this message is for you. Blessing isn't a prosperity gimmick; it is a massive, foundational theme that runs from Genesis to Revelation. In this message, Steve Wheeler connects the dots between the Prayer of Jabez, the Aaronic Blessing, and the famous Beatitudes in Matthew 5. We look at how God has always intended to bless His people—and how Jesus finally reversed the curse of the Law so we could walk in absolute favor. In this video, we explore: The Original Intent (Genesis 1): Why God's very first interaction with humanity was to bless them. The Curse of the Law (Deuteronomy 28): Understanding why the Old Covenant was so heavy on curses, and how Jesus became a curse for us (Galatians 3). The Power of Belief: Why you don't need to muster up "white-knuckle faith"—you simply need to agree with the faith Jesus already has for you. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5): Why mourning, feeling poor in spirit, or facing persecution does not mean you are cursed. Speaking to the Mountain (Mark 11): How to command the "fig trees" and obstacles in your life to wither from the roots. You are a human believer, not a human doer. It's time to stop shrinking back and start audaciously praying for God's blessing over your life, your family, and your future. If you are looking for authentic, grace-based teaching in KZN, hit the Subscribe button to join our community. Let us know in the comments: What is one area of your life where you need to speak to the mountain today?

    BLESSING is a big deal in the Bible! - Steve Wheeler
  4. Aug 21

    Renamed by God: The Prayer of Jabez - Steve Wheeler

    Have you ever felt like you’ve been labeled by your past, your pain, or the difficult circumstances you were born into?If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area seeking to break free from the labels society (or even your own family) has placed on you, this message will encourage and challenge you. We all have a history, but your past does not have to dictate your future.In this message, Steve Wheeler digs into the Old Testament to uncover a hidden gem buried in a long list of genealogies: The Prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4). Jabez was literally named "Pain" and "Suffering," but he refused to let his trauma become his permanent identity. Instead, he boldly called out to the God of Israel to rewrite his story.In this video, we explore:The Power of a Label: How to stop letting your past, your trauma, or your failures define who you are.True Honor: Why Jabez was considered "more honorable" than his brothers without being perfect.The Prayer of Blessing: Why it is completely legitimate and biblical to boldly ask God to bless you.Enlarging Your Territory: Asking God to expand your capacity, your focus, and your impact.Breaking the Cycle: How to avoid becoming an abuser when you've been abused, and how to overcome evil with the opposite spirit.God has the final say over what your life will be remembered for. He is ready to take what is broken and rename it "Blessed."If you are seeking real, transformative truth in KZN, hit the Subscribe button to join our community. Let us know in the comments: What "territory" or capacity in your life are you asking God to enlarge this week?

    Renamed by God: The Prayer of Jabez - Steve Wheeler
  5. Aug 13

    Diamonds From the Dust: Surviving Life's Pressure - Janet Wheeler

    Do you feel like you are covered in the dirt of your past, or being crushed by the heavy pressures of life?If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area looking for authentic Christianity that builds you up instead of tearing you down, this message is for you. We often look at our flaws and failures and think we have lost our value, but the truth is, you are a "carbon copy" of your Creator.In this beautiful and encouraging message, Janet Wheeler explains how God uses the intense pressure and heat of our trials not to crush us, but to reveal the unbreakable diamond He created us to be.In this video, we explore:Genesis 1: What it actually means to be created in the image of God (a "carbon copy").The Pressure Principle: How millions of years of pressure turn coal into a diamond, and how God uses our trials to make us stronger.Starting at the Finish Line: Why you don't have to "try" to become a diamond—Jesus' finished work means you already are one!Religion vs. Relationship: How religious guilt and shame dull your shine, and how to get it back.The Power of Community: Why diamonds need to stay locked together to survive the darkness of the world.You aren't a broken piece of coal; you are an unbreakable diamond held in the hands of the Master Craftsman. It's time to stop hiding in the dark and let your light shine!If this message encouraged you today, hit the Subscribe button to join our KZN community of believers seeking real faith. Let us know in the comments: How has God used a high-pressure season in your life to make you stronger? 0:00 - Welcome & The "Diamonds from the Dust" Theme1:52 - Genesis 1: You Are a Carbon Copy of Your Creator4:12 - Restoring God's Masterpiece7:11 - The Story of the Coal: Purpose in the Pressure10:23 - Starting at the Finish Line (The Finished Work of Jesus)12:43 - How Religion and Shame Dull Your Shine14:04 - 2 Corinthians 4: Formed Under Pressure, Never Crushed18:45 - Isaiah 60: Shining Brightly on a Dark Background23:34 - Stop Focusing on Your Flaws & Cleavage Planes26:16 - The D.I.A.M.O.N.D. Identity Acronym28:06 - Renewing Your Mind: Stop Arguing with God's Creation32:01 - Identity Declarations & Closing Prayer

    Diamonds From the Dust: Surviving Life's Pressure - Janet Wheeler

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Welcome to the Highway Christian Community podcast. HCC is an energetic Church that strives for hands-on practical Biblical teaching for people of all ages, races and social and economic backgrounds. Our church is at 10 Harvey Road Pinetown. We are a Christ-centered church that preaches the Kingdom of God.