High Desert Church Young Adults Sermons Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hdc-ya-sermons This is the podcast home for Young Adults at High Desert Church — a community of 18 to 28 year olds learning to follow Jesus together. Here you'll find full Thursday night messages built to meet you where you are: in the car, on a walk, between classes, or at the end of a long shift. We believe your twenties aren't a waiting room. They're a calling. So we teach with that in mind — anchored in Scripture, aimed at real life. Subscribe and gather with us: 🕖 Thursdays at 7pm 📍 High Desert Church (14545 Hook Blvd. Victorville CA 92394) 🔗 https://www.highdesertchurch.com/young-adults 📱 hdc_ya New episodes every week. © 2026 High Desert Church Young Adults f3a56df7-1a87-573d-9b89-a0edfc43b33c yes en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:28:13 -0700 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:28:50 -0700 https://www.highdesertchurch.com/young-adults https://img.transistorcdn.com/2s9er0aa_TDTwoKHTnNnoWvCpJgcRkz-S3fpEn9dsyY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZDA5/MjU1ZWNkODIxM2Nk/N2RjYjBjOWY2NzNk/ZThhMS5wbmc.jpg High Desert Church Young Adults Sermons https://www.highdesertchurch.com/young-adults episodic High Desert Church Young Adults This is the podcast home for Young Adults at High Desert Church — a community of 18 to 28 year olds learning to follow Jesus together. Here you'll find full Thursday night messages built to meet you where you are: in the car, on a walk, between classes, or at the end of a long shift. We believe your twenties aren't a waiting room. They're a calling. So we teach with that in mind — anchored in Scripture, aimed at real life. Subscribe and gather with us: 🕖 Thursdays at 7pm 📍 High Desert Church (14545 Hook Blvd. Victorville CA 92394) 🔗 https://www.highdesertchurch.com/young-adults 📱 hdc_ya New episodes every week. This is the podcast home for Young Adults at High Desert Church — a community of 18 to 28 year olds learning to follow Jesus together. Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living High Desert Church Young Adults communications@highdesertchurch.com No No In Heaven 18 18 In Heaven full 0f49aa14-390b-42fe-95f7-29022fe9ce10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd290e99 What if the way we think about God is actually the most important thing about us? That is the provocative idea at the heart of this exploration of the Lord's Prayer, specifically the phrase 'our Father in heaven.' We tend to drift toward one of two extremes: either we treat God as a distant, untouchable force with no personal interest in us, or we reduce him to something manageable and familiar, a kind of on-demand companion we carry around for comfort. Scripture refuses to let us settle into either of those extremes. Drawing from Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8, the Apostle Paul's address in Acts 17, and the breathtaking throne room vision of Isaiah 6, we are invited into a tension that is actually the heartbeat of authentic prayer. God is simultaneously the transcendent source of all existence, uncontained by heaven or earth, sovereign over all of human history, and yet so near to us that in him we live and move and have our being. That tension is not a contradiction to resolve but a reality to inhabit. When we hold both truths together, prayer stops being a transaction and becomes a genuine encounter with the living God.

]]> What if the way we think about God is actually the most important thing about us? That is the provocative idea at the heart of this exploration of the Lord's Prayer, specifically the phrase 'our Father in heaven.' We tend to drift toward one of two extremes: either we treat God as a distant, untouchable force with no personal interest in us, or we reduce him to something manageable and familiar, a kind of on-demand companion we carry around for comfort. Scripture refuses to let us settle into either of those extremes. Drawing from Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8, the Apostle Paul's address in Acts 17, and the breathtaking throne room vision of Isaiah 6, we are invited into a tension that is actually the heartbeat of authentic prayer. God is simultaneously the transcendent source of all existence, uncontained by heaven or earth, sovereign over all of human history, and yet so near to us that in him we live and move and have our being. That tension is not a contradiction to resolve but a reality to inhabit. When we hold both truths together, prayer stops being a transaction and becomes a genuine encounter with the living God.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:27:36 -0700 Pastor Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Pastor Jackson Arnett 2420 What if the way we think about God is actually the most important thing about us? That is the provocative idea at the heart of this exploration of the Lord's Prayer, specifically the phrase 'our Father in heaven.' We tend to drift toward one of two extremes: either we treat God as a distant, untouchable force with no personal interest in us, or we reduce him to something manageable and familiar, a kind of on-demand companion we carry around for comfort. Scripture refuses to let us settle into either of those extremes. Drawing from Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8, the Apostle Paul's address in Acts 17, and the breathtaking throne room vision of Isaiah 6, we are invited into a tension that is actually the heartbeat of authentic prayer. God is simultaneously the transcendent source of all existence, uncontained by heaven or earth, sovereign over all of human history, and yet so near to us that in him we live and move and have our being. That tension is not a contradiction to resolve but a reality to inhabit. When we hold both truths together, prayer stops being a transaction and becomes a genuine encounter with the living God.

]]> #LordsPrayer#Prayer#FatherInHeaven#TranscendenceOfGod#ImmanenceOfGod No Our Father 17 17 Our Father full 4075626c-6656-49b3-8b1b-14a831dc0ae7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cde3a23f What if two simple words could completely reshape the way we approach God? In this message rooted in Matthew 6:9, we dig into the opening of the Lord's Prayer and discover that before Jesus teaches us to ask for anything, he teaches us who we are talking to. The word 'our' shatters the illusion that faith is a solo journey. It pulls us into a family, one that includes people who look different from us, think differently from us, and have walked through entirely different struggles. And the word 'Father' does something even more personal. It tears down the image of a distant, disappointed God and replaces it with one who leans in, listens closely, and welcomes us not because we earned it, but because Jesus did. Together, these two words reframe everything. The way we see God shapes the way we pray, and the way we pray shapes the way we live. If we have been relating to God like a spare tire we only pull out in emergencies, or like a judge we have to perform for, this message invites us into something far more honest and far more freeing.

]]> What if two simple words could completely reshape the way we approach God? In this message rooted in Matthew 6:9, we dig into the opening of the Lord's Prayer and discover that before Jesus teaches us to ask for anything, he teaches us who we are talking to. The word 'our' shatters the illusion that faith is a solo journey. It pulls us into a family, one that includes people who look different from us, think differently from us, and have walked through entirely different struggles. And the word 'Father' does something even more personal. It tears down the image of a distant, disappointed God and replaces it with one who leans in, listens closely, and welcomes us not because we earned it, but because Jesus did. Together, these two words reframe everything. The way we see God shapes the way we pray, and the way we pray shapes the way we live. If we have been relating to God like a spare tire we only pull out in emergencies, or like a judge we have to perform for, this message invites us into something far more honest and far more freeing.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:41:21 -0700 Joe Alvarado Watch on YouTube Joe Alvarado 2479 What if two simple words could completely reshape the way we approach God? In this message rooted in Matthew 6:9, we dig into the opening of the Lord's Prayer and discover that before Jesus teaches us to ask for anything, he teaches us who we are talking to. The word 'our' shatters the illusion that faith is a solo journey. It pulls us into a family, one that includes people who look different from us, think differently from us, and have walked through entirely different struggles. And the word 'Father' does something even more personal. It tears down the image of a distant, disappointed God and replaces it with one who leans in, listens closely, and welcomes us not because we earned it, but because Jesus did. Together, these two words reframe everything. The way we see God shapes the way we pray, and the way we pray shapes the way we live. If we have been relating to God like a spare tire we only pull out in emergencies, or like a judge we have to perform for, this message invites us into something far more honest and far more freeing.

]]> #LordsPrayer#OurFather#Prayer#Faith#Family#Forgiveness#Community No All The Days Of My Life 16 16 All The Days Of My Life full 280f8e58-90b0-4008-9201-b33cc9d86372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84c5692f Psalm 23 ends with the kind of peace most of us are craving but can’t manufacture by trying harder. In this message, we talk about being anchored in Yahweh’s unchanging goodness, aimed at His presence, and honest about the lesser things we keep chasing for satisfaction. If you’re tired, anxious, distracted, or caught chasing things that never seem to fully satisfy, this is a good one to slow down with.

HDC YA is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We want to be a place where you can come chill, grow in faith, build real community, and bear fruit as we follow Jesus together. If you’re in the area, we’d love for you to join us in person.

This message is centered on Psalm 23:6 — “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” It also draws from Exodus 33–34, Luke 15, Romans 5, John 10, John 14, Hebrews 3, Ephesians 2, Philippians 3, Revelation 21, and Psalm 27.

Takeaways from this message:
— The peace David describes in Psalm 23 is found in Yahweh Himself, not in created things.
— God’s goodness and love are not passive — they pursue us, chase us down, and hold us fast.
— Our confidence is not in how well we pursue God, but in how faithfully He pursues us.
— The goal of our lives is not to use Jesus to get what we want, but to know Him and dwell in His presence.

0:00 What Do You Want Most?
3:26 Psalm 23:6: Goodness and Love
7:46 Confidence in God’s Pursuit
15:41 Nothing Can Snatch You Away
21:36 Longing to Dwell with God
28:39 Heaven Starts Now
31:28 Pressing On to Know Christ
38:41 Getting Honest Before God
41:49 Psalm 23 Prayer

]]> Psalm 23 ends with the kind of peace most of us are craving but can’t manufacture by trying harder. In this message, we talk about being anchored in Yahweh’s unchanging goodness, aimed at His presence, and honest about the lesser things we keep chasing for satisfaction. If you’re tired, anxious, distracted, or caught chasing things that never seem to fully satisfy, this is a good one to slow down with.

HDC YA is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We want to be a place where you can come chill, grow in faith, build real community, and bear fruit as we follow Jesus together. If you’re in the area, we’d love for you to join us in person.

This message is centered on Psalm 23:6 — “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” It also draws from Exodus 33–34, Luke 15, Romans 5, John 10, John 14, Hebrews 3, Ephesians 2, Philippians 3, Revelation 21, and Psalm 27.

Takeaways from this message:
— The peace David describes in Psalm 23 is found in Yahweh Himself, not in created things.
— God’s goodness and love are not passive — they pursue us, chase us down, and hold us fast.
— Our confidence is not in how well we pursue God, but in how faithfully He pursues us.
— The goal of our lives is not to use Jesus to get what we want, but to know Him and dwell in His presence.

0:00 What Do You Want Most?
3:26 Psalm 23:6: Goodness and Love
7:46 Confidence in God’s Pursuit
15:41 Nothing Can Snatch You Away
21:36 Longing to Dwell with God
28:39 Heaven Starts Now
31:28 Pressing On to Know Christ
38:41 Getting Honest Before God
41:49 Psalm 23 Prayer

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:30 -0700 Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Jackson Arnett 2605 Psalm 23 ends with the kind of peace most of us are craving but can’t manufacture by trying harder. In this message, we talk about being anchored in Yahweh’s unchanging goodness, aimed at His presence, and honest about the lesser things we keep chasing for satisfaction. If you’re tired, anxious, distracted, or caught chasing things that never seem to fully satisfy, this is a good one to slow down with.

HDC YA is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We want to be a place where you can come chill, grow in faith, build real community, and bear fruit as we follow Jesus together. If you’re in the area, we’d love for you to join us in person.

This message is centered on Psalm 23:6 — “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” It also draws from Exodus 33–34, Luke 15, Romans 5, John 10, John 14, Hebrews 3, Ephesians 2, Philippians 3, Revelation 21, and Psalm 27.

Takeaways from this message:
— The peace David describes in Psalm 23 is found in Yahweh Himself, not in created things.
— God’s goodness and love are not passive — they pursue us, chase us down, and hold us fast.
— Our confidence is not in how well we pursue God, but in how faithfully He pursues us.
— The goal of our lives is not to use Jesus to get what we want, but to know Him and dwell in His presence.

0:00 What Do You Want Most?
3:26 Psalm 23:6: Goodness and Love
7:46 Confidence in God’s Pursuit
15:41 Nothing Can Snatch You Away
21:36 Longing to Dwell with God
28:39 Heaven Starts Now
31:28 Pressing On to Know Christ
38:41 Getting Honest Before God
41:49 Psalm 23 Prayer

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No A Table Before My Enemies 15 15 A Table Before My Enemies full 1dd630ed-8eba-4ad1-a5df-ac3d1c3b0104 https://share.transistor.fm/s/507d9d8c What story are we telling ourselves about life? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23:5, and it cuts right to the core of how we navigate our daily experience. The session opens with a striking contrast: the familiar, comforting words of Psalm 23 set alongside an 'anti-Psalm' that captures what life feels like when we believe we are our own shepherd. That anti-Psalm is uncomfortably relatable -- the restlessness, the distrust, the sense that our cup is never quite full enough. But Psalm 23:5 offers a radically different vision. God prepares a table before us, anoints us with oil, and causes our cup to overflow -- and He does all of this in the very presence of our enemies. The threats do not disappear. The enemies are still watching. But they cannot touch us, and that changes everything about how we carry ourselves through a world full of danger and uncertainty.

]]> What story are we telling ourselves about life? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23:5, and it cuts right to the core of how we navigate our daily experience. The session opens with a striking contrast: the familiar, comforting words of Psalm 23 set alongside an 'anti-Psalm' that captures what life feels like when we believe we are our own shepherd. That anti-Psalm is uncomfortably relatable -- the restlessness, the distrust, the sense that our cup is never quite full enough. But Psalm 23:5 offers a radically different vision. God prepares a table before us, anoints us with oil, and causes our cup to overflow -- and He does all of this in the very presence of our enemies. The threats do not disappear. The enemies are still watching. But they cannot touch us, and that changes everything about how we carry ourselves through a world full of danger and uncertainty.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:31 -0700 Pastor Mike Roberts Watch on YouTube Pastor Mike Roberts 2848 What story are we telling ourselves about life? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23:5, and it cuts right to the core of how we navigate our daily experience. The session opens with a striking contrast: the familiar, comforting words of Psalm 23 set alongside an 'anti-Psalm' that captures what life feels like when we believe we are our own shepherd. That anti-Psalm is uncomfortably relatable -- the restlessness, the distrust, the sense that our cup is never quite full enough. But Psalm 23:5 offers a radically different vision. God prepares a table before us, anoints us with oil, and causes our cup to overflow -- and He does all of this in the very presence of our enemies. The threats do not disappear. The enemies are still watching. But they cannot touch us, and that changes everything about how we carry ourselves through a world full of danger and uncertainty.

]]> #Psalm23#TheLordIsMyShepherd#Faith#GodsBlessing#Overflow#Id#Enemiesentity No I Will Fear No Evil 14 14 I Will Fear No Evil full 98ab5c30-8cf4-4b54-8a4b-327af41f2055 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16d50401 When life feels dark, confusing, or painful, it can be easy to wonder if God has failed us or forgotten us. In this message from Psalm 23:4, we’re reminded that the Shepherd’s presence is our confidence in the valley — and that even there, He is leading, protecting, correcting, and forming us. This sermon helps us see suffering not as pointless pain, but as a place where God exposes what is broken, deepens our trust, and teaches us to rest in Him.

We’re High Desert Church Young Adults, a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. HDC YA is a place to come as you are, chill, build real community, grow in faith, and learn to follow Jesus in a way that bears fruit in everyday life. We’d love for you to join us in person on a Thursday night.

This message focuses on Psalm 23:4, with support from Psalm 3, Matthew 10:24, Hebrews 5:8–9, James 1:2–4, 1 Peter 4:12–14, Romans 8:31–39, and Hebrews 12:5–11.

A few takeaways from the message:
— Jesus makes your life better, but He does not promise to make your life easier.
— The valley is not proof that God has failed you; it can be part of the Shepherd’s purposeful leadership.
— Suffering exposes what is really in us so God can refine, heal, and transform us.
— God’s discipline is not evidence that He has stopped loving you—it is evidence that you belong to Him.
— Rest is not found in better circumstances, but in the presence of the Shepherd who is with you.

0:00 Welcome and Psalm 23 Recap
3:26 Psalm 23:4 — The Darkest Valley
6:06 Jesus Makes Life Better, Not Easier
9:07 The Purpose of Suffering
15:19 David’s Confidence in the Valley
21:45 Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love
26:18 The Rod, Staff, and Discipline of God
31:35 Learning to Rest and Let God Work
36:10 Prayer and Response

]]> When life feels dark, confusing, or painful, it can be easy to wonder if God has failed us or forgotten us. In this message from Psalm 23:4, we’re reminded that the Shepherd’s presence is our confidence in the valley — and that even there, He is leading, protecting, correcting, and forming us. This sermon helps us see suffering not as pointless pain, but as a place where God exposes what is broken, deepens our trust, and teaches us to rest in Him.

We’re High Desert Church Young Adults, a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. HDC YA is a place to come as you are, chill, build real community, grow in faith, and learn to follow Jesus in a way that bears fruit in everyday life. We’d love for you to join us in person on a Thursday night.

This message focuses on Psalm 23:4, with support from Psalm 3, Matthew 10:24, Hebrews 5:8–9, James 1:2–4, 1 Peter 4:12–14, Romans 8:31–39, and Hebrews 12:5–11.

A few takeaways from the message:
— Jesus makes your life better, but He does not promise to make your life easier.
— The valley is not proof that God has failed you; it can be part of the Shepherd’s purposeful leadership.
— Suffering exposes what is really in us so God can refine, heal, and transform us.
— God’s discipline is not evidence that He has stopped loving you—it is evidence that you belong to Him.
— Rest is not found in better circumstances, but in the presence of the Shepherd who is with you.

0:00 Welcome and Psalm 23 Recap
3:26 Psalm 23:4 — The Darkest Valley
6:06 Jesus Makes Life Better, Not Easier
9:07 The Purpose of Suffering
15:19 David’s Confidence in the Valley
21:45 Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love
26:18 The Rod, Staff, and Discipline of God
31:35 Learning to Rest and Let God Work
36:10 Prayer and Response

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:18:22 -0700 Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Jackson Arnett 2340 When life feels dark, confusing, or painful, it can be easy to wonder if God has failed us or forgotten us. In this message from Psalm 23:4, we’re reminded that the Shepherd’s presence is our confidence in the valley — and that even there, He is leading, protecting, correcting, and forming us. This sermon helps us see suffering not as pointless pain, but as a place where God exposes what is broken, deepens our trust, and teaches us to rest in Him.

We’re High Desert Church Young Adults, a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. HDC YA is a place to come as you are, chill, build real community, grow in faith, and learn to follow Jesus in a way that bears fruit in everyday life. We’d love for you to join us in person on a Thursday night.

This message focuses on Psalm 23:4, with support from Psalm 3, Matthew 10:24, Hebrews 5:8–9, James 1:2–4, 1 Peter 4:12–14, Romans 8:31–39, and Hebrews 12:5–11.

A few takeaways from the message:
— Jesus makes your life better, but He does not promise to make your life easier.
— The valley is not proof that God has failed you; it can be part of the Shepherd’s purposeful leadership.
— Suffering exposes what is really in us so God can refine, heal, and transform us.
— God’s discipline is not evidence that He has stopped loving you—it is evidence that you belong to Him.
— Rest is not found in better circumstances, but in the presence of the Shepherd who is with you.

0:00 Welcome and Psalm 23 Recap
3:26 Psalm 23:4 — The Darkest Valley
6:06 Jesus Makes Life Better, Not Easier
9:07 The Purpose of Suffering
15:19 David’s Confidence in the Valley
21:45 Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love
26:18 The Rod, Staff, and Discipline of God
31:35 Learning to Rest and Let God Work
36:10 Prayer and Response

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No He Restores My Soul 13 13 He Restores My Soul full 481c7a61-faed-4add-9f1f-aa69bd8c938d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f124e6aa What does it actually mean to have our souls restored? Psalm 23:3 offers us two profound phrases that carry far more weight than we might initially realize. Digging into the original Hebrew, the word translated as 'refreshes' or 'restores' carries the core meaning of 'to return' — and that single shift in understanding opens up something remarkable. Through the lens of shepherding, we discover a phenomenon called a 'cast' sheep: an animal that has simply leaned too far to one side, lost its center of gravity, and ended up helplessly on its back, unable to right itself. Left that way, it will die — either from internal pressure on its lungs and heart, or from the predators that find it completely vulnerable. The parallel to our own spiritual lives is striking. We do not always end up spiritually upended through dramatic rebellion. Sometimes it is a slow lean — distance from God, disconnection from community, the quiet pull of sin, a season of sorrow or mental exhaustion — and then one small event tips us over. The question is not whether it will happen, but what we do when it does. The answer is simpler and more humbling than any religious checklist: we call out to the Shepherd. He is already on his way. This is the kind of soul restoration that Psalm 23 is pointing us toward — not self-repair, but surrender to the One who can right us with a single movement.

]]> What does it actually mean to have our souls restored? Psalm 23:3 offers us two profound phrases that carry far more weight than we might initially realize. Digging into the original Hebrew, the word translated as 'refreshes' or 'restores' carries the core meaning of 'to return' — and that single shift in understanding opens up something remarkable. Through the lens of shepherding, we discover a phenomenon called a 'cast' sheep: an animal that has simply leaned too far to one side, lost its center of gravity, and ended up helplessly on its back, unable to right itself. Left that way, it will die — either from internal pressure on its lungs and heart, or from the predators that find it completely vulnerable. The parallel to our own spiritual lives is striking. We do not always end up spiritually upended through dramatic rebellion. Sometimes it is a slow lean — distance from God, disconnection from community, the quiet pull of sin, a season of sorrow or mental exhaustion — and then one small event tips us over. The question is not whether it will happen, but what we do when it does. The answer is simpler and more humbling than any religious checklist: we call out to the Shepherd. He is already on his way. This is the kind of soul restoration that Psalm 23 is pointing us toward — not self-repair, but surrender to the One who can right us with a single movement.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:04:56 -0700 Pastor Todd Watch on YouTube Pastor Todd 2429 What does it actually mean to have our souls restored? Psalm 23:3 offers us two profound phrases that carry far more weight than we might initially realize. Digging into the original Hebrew, the word translated as 'refreshes' or 'restores' carries the core meaning of 'to return' — and that single shift in understanding opens up something remarkable. Through the lens of shepherding, we discover a phenomenon called a 'cast' sheep: an animal that has simply leaned too far to one side, lost its center of gravity, and ended up helplessly on its back, unable to right itself. Left that way, it will die — either from internal pressure on its lungs and heart, or from the predators that find it completely vulnerable. The parallel to our own spiritual lives is striking. We do not always end up spiritually upended through dramatic rebellion. Sometimes it is a slow lean — distance from God, disconnection from community, the quiet pull of sin, a season of sorrow or mental exhaustion — and then one small event tips us over. The question is not whether it will happen, but what we do when it does. The answer is simpler and more humbling than any religious checklist: we call out to the Shepherd. He is already on his way. This is the kind of soul restoration that Psalm 23 is pointing us toward — not self-repair, but surrender to the One who can right us with a single movement.

]]> #GodsGlory#Psalm23#Shepherd#Restoration#Faith#HolySpirit No Green Pastures & Still Waters 12 12 Green Pastures & Still Waters full 1af15e62-feb3-45cb-a25d-72fdd580c0bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/17fa32a7 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:26:18 -0700 High Desert Church Young Adults Watch on YouTube High Desert Church Young Adults 2966 Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No The Lord Is My Shepherd 11 11 The Lord Is My Shepherd full 0a6c027d-39ec-40c2-976e-677ad2dd235d https://share.transistor.fm/s/704dd57b What would it look like to walk through life with the unshakeable conviction that the world is a perfectly good and safe place to be? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23, one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. The sermon opens with a striking reflection from theologian Dallas Willard, who arrived at that very conclusion after meditating deeply on this psalm. Rather than dismissing it as naive or irresponsible, we are invited to consider that the problem may not be with the statement itself, but with how little we have truly grasped what it means to have God as our shepherd. The foundational verse, 'The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing,' is unpacked with surprising depth. We examine the personal name of God, Yahweh, revealed to Moses at the burning bush and later proclaimed in full in Exodus 34, where God declares himself to be compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. The significance here is profound: because God never changes, every one of those qualities is always fully true of him, toward us, in every moment. This unchanging nature of God is presented as the only rational foundation for genuine contentment, because everything else we tend to place our hope in, wealth, reputation, success, the approval of others, is subject to change and loss. The message challenges us to move beyond collecting facts about God and into a personal, experiential knowledge of him as the one who leads, provides, and protects.

]]> What would it look like to walk through life with the unshakeable conviction that the world is a perfectly good and safe place to be? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23, one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. The sermon opens with a striking reflection from theologian Dallas Willard, who arrived at that very conclusion after meditating deeply on this psalm. Rather than dismissing it as naive or irresponsible, we are invited to consider that the problem may not be with the statement itself, but with how little we have truly grasped what it means to have God as our shepherd. The foundational verse, 'The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing,' is unpacked with surprising depth. We examine the personal name of God, Yahweh, revealed to Moses at the burning bush and later proclaimed in full in Exodus 34, where God declares himself to be compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. The significance here is profound: because God never changes, every one of those qualities is always fully true of him, toward us, in every moment. This unchanging nature of God is presented as the only rational foundation for genuine contentment, because everything else we tend to place our hope in, wealth, reputation, success, the approval of others, is subject to change and loss. The message challenges us to move beyond collecting facts about God and into a personal, experiential knowledge of him as the one who leads, provides, and protects.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:44:30 -0700 Pastor Jackson Pastor Jackson 2966 What would it look like to walk through life with the unshakeable conviction that the world is a perfectly good and safe place to be? That question sits at the heart of this exploration of Psalm 23, one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. The sermon opens with a striking reflection from theologian Dallas Willard, who arrived at that very conclusion after meditating deeply on this psalm. Rather than dismissing it as naive or irresponsible, we are invited to consider that the problem may not be with the statement itself, but with how little we have truly grasped what it means to have God as our shepherd. The foundational verse, 'The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing,' is unpacked with surprising depth. We examine the personal name of God, Yahweh, revealed to Moses at the burning bush and later proclaimed in full in Exodus 34, where God declares himself to be compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. The significance here is profound: because God never changes, every one of those qualities is always fully true of him, toward us, in every moment. This unchanging nature of God is presented as the only rational foundation for genuine contentment, because everything else we tend to place our hope in, wealth, reputation, success, the approval of others, is subject to change and loss. The message challenges us to move beyond collecting facts about God and into a personal, experiential knowledge of him as the one who leads, provides, and protects.

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No Speech Through Gathered Worship 10 10 Speech Through Gathered Worship full cd26c1d5-9c68-4a6a-b971-108e8495f96c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b9a4b7f This powerful exploration of Psalm 95 reveals a profound truth we often overlook: worship isn't just about what we offer to God, but about positioning ourselves to hear His voice. The psalmist's call to bow down and kneel before our Maker transitions beautifully into the declaration that we are the flock under His care, and then makes this stunning statement: 'Today, if only you would hear his voice.' This teaches us that gathered worship saturates us with God's truth through songs, Scripture reading, preaching, baptism, and communion. We see this principle alive in Acts 13, where the early church was worshiping together when the Holy Spirit spoke, commissioning Paul and Barnabas for their world-changing missionary work. The message challenges us to worship in both spirit and truth, avoiding the pitfalls of empty emotionalism on one hand and dry legalism on the other. When we gather with humble, contrite hearts, we position ourselves not just to hear God's voice, but to respond with immediate obedience. The warning against hardening our hearts like the Israelites at Meribah reminds us that hearing without responding leads us into spiritual wilderness. This isn't about waiting for audible voices, but recognizing that God speaks powerfully through His Word as we worship together, calling us to transformation and mission.

]]> This powerful exploration of Psalm 95 reveals a profound truth we often overlook: worship isn't just about what we offer to God, but about positioning ourselves to hear His voice. The psalmist's call to bow down and kneel before our Maker transitions beautifully into the declaration that we are the flock under His care, and then makes this stunning statement: 'Today, if only you would hear his voice.' This teaches us that gathered worship saturates us with God's truth through songs, Scripture reading, preaching, baptism, and communion. We see this principle alive in Acts 13, where the early church was worshiping together when the Holy Spirit spoke, commissioning Paul and Barnabas for their world-changing missionary work. The message challenges us to worship in both spirit and truth, avoiding the pitfalls of empty emotionalism on one hand and dry legalism on the other. When we gather with humble, contrite hearts, we position ourselves not just to hear God's voice, but to respond with immediate obedience. The warning against hardening our hearts like the Israelites at Meribah reminds us that hearing without responding leads us into spiritual wilderness. This isn't about waiting for audible voices, but recognizing that God speaks powerfully through His Word as we worship together, calling us to transformation and mission.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:16 -0700 Pastor Ethan Hendricks Watch on YouTube Pastor Ethan Hendricks 2012 This powerful exploration of Psalm 95 reveals a profound truth we often overlook: worship isn't just about what we offer to God, but about positioning ourselves to hear His voice. The psalmist's call to bow down and kneel before our Maker transitions beautifully into the declaration that we are the flock under His care, and then makes this stunning statement: 'Today, if only you would hear his voice.' This teaches us that gathered worship saturates us with God's truth through songs, Scripture reading, preaching, baptism, and communion. We see this principle alive in Acts 13, where the early church was worshiping together when the Holy Spirit spoke, commissioning Paul and Barnabas for their world-changing missionary work. The message challenges us to worship in both spirit and truth, avoiding the pitfalls of empty emotionalism on one hand and dry legalism on the other. When we gather with humble, contrite hearts, we position ourselves not just to hear God's voice, but to respond with immediate obedience. The warning against hardening our hearts like the Israelites at Meribah reminds us that hearing without responding leads us into spiritual wilderness. This isn't about waiting for audible voices, but recognizing that God speaks powerfully through His Word as we worship together, calling us to transformation and mission.

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No His People: Peers | Hearing God 9 9 His People: Peers | Hearing God full 1a62fe76-71ba-431e-8bcb-b4aad658856a https://share.transistor.fm/s/45adfed4 What if God wanted to meet you right in the middle of your stress, doubt, or decisions by speaking through another person? In this message from our “Hearing God” series, we talk about prophecy — not fortune-telling or hype, but God using ordinary voices to bring real strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. If you’ve ever felt nervous about 'God told me' moments, you aren’t alone. We’re looking at how to stay anchored in the Word while staying open to the real encouragement God has for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence — a space to chill, build real friendships, grow in faith, and bear fruit in everyday life. If you’re local, you’re invited to join us in person: worship with us, open Scripture together, and step into a family that values participation over program and learning to hear God together.

Primary passages in this message: 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22; 1 Corinthians 14:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–2, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 John 4:1–3; Matthew 7:15–20; John 10:27.  

Key takeaways:  
• God speaks primarily to mature us and make us more like Jesus, not to promise comfort, success, or control over the future.  
• New Testament prophecy is Spirit-led speech from one believer to another for strengthening, encouragement, and comfort — it is always submitted to Scripture and never equal with Scripture.  
• We must not “quench the Spirit” by shutting down prophecy because it’s messy or unfamiliar; instead, we test everything, hold on to what is good, and reject what is evil.  
• Before sharing a word, we ask: Is it affirming (building up), is it biblical (aligned with God’s Word), and is it Christ-like (true to Jesus’ heart and voice)? We share it with both courage and humility, knowing we can be wrong.  
• When receiving a word, we test the content (does it point to Jesus?), the contribution (does it build up the church?), the character of the person sharing (what fruit shows in their life?), and we weigh it together in community.  
• When God speaks through someone at just the right time, it cuts through our defenses and reminds us how personally and deeply He loves us.

0:00 Welcome & Worship Overflow  
2:00 Series Recap: Why God Speaks  
6:15 Don’t Quench the Spirit: Prophecy in 1 Thessalonians 5  
11:50 What Prophecy Is (and Isn’t)  
18:55 How to Share a Word: Affirming, Biblical, Christ-like  
26:30 How to Test a Word: Content, Contribution, Character, Community  
35:20 Story: A Prophetic Encouragement at Winter Camp  
41:10 Why Prophecy Is Worth the Risk  
45:00 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> What if God wanted to meet you right in the middle of your stress, doubt, or decisions by speaking through another person? In this message from our “Hearing God” series, we talk about prophecy — not fortune-telling or hype, but God using ordinary voices to bring real strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. If you’ve ever felt nervous about 'God told me' moments, you aren’t alone. We’re looking at how to stay anchored in the Word while staying open to the real encouragement God has for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence — a space to chill, build real friendships, grow in faith, and bear fruit in everyday life. If you’re local, you’re invited to join us in person: worship with us, open Scripture together, and step into a family that values participation over program and learning to hear God together.

Primary passages in this message: 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22; 1 Corinthians 14:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–2, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 John 4:1–3; Matthew 7:15–20; John 10:27.  

Key takeaways:  
• God speaks primarily to mature us and make us more like Jesus, not to promise comfort, success, or control over the future.  
• New Testament prophecy is Spirit-led speech from one believer to another for strengthening, encouragement, and comfort — it is always submitted to Scripture and never equal with Scripture.  
• We must not “quench the Spirit” by shutting down prophecy because it’s messy or unfamiliar; instead, we test everything, hold on to what is good, and reject what is evil.  
• Before sharing a word, we ask: Is it affirming (building up), is it biblical (aligned with God’s Word), and is it Christ-like (true to Jesus’ heart and voice)? We share it with both courage and humility, knowing we can be wrong.  
• When receiving a word, we test the content (does it point to Jesus?), the contribution (does it build up the church?), the character of the person sharing (what fruit shows in their life?), and we weigh it together in community.  
• When God speaks through someone at just the right time, it cuts through our defenses and reminds us how personally and deeply He loves us.

0:00 Welcome & Worship Overflow  
2:00 Series Recap: Why God Speaks  
6:15 Don’t Quench the Spirit: Prophecy in 1 Thessalonians 5  
11:50 What Prophecy Is (and Isn’t)  
18:55 How to Share a Word: Affirming, Biblical, Christ-like  
26:30 How to Test a Word: Content, Contribution, Character, Community  
35:20 Story: A Prophetic Encouragement at Winter Camp  
41:10 Why Prophecy Is Worth the Risk  
45:00 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:37 -0700 Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Jackson Arnett 3009 What if God wanted to meet you right in the middle of your stress, doubt, or decisions by speaking through another person? In this message from our “Hearing God” series, we talk about prophecy — not fortune-telling or hype, but God using ordinary voices to bring real strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. If you’ve ever felt nervous about 'God told me' moments, you aren’t alone. We’re looking at how to stay anchored in the Word while staying open to the real encouragement God has for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence — a space to chill, build real friendships, grow in faith, and bear fruit in everyday life. If you’re local, you’re invited to join us in person: worship with us, open Scripture together, and step into a family that values participation over program and learning to hear God together.

Primary passages in this message: 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22; 1 Corinthians 14:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–2, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 John 4:1–3; Matthew 7:15–20; John 10:27.  

Key takeaways:  
• God speaks primarily to mature us and make us more like Jesus, not to promise comfort, success, or control over the future.  
• New Testament prophecy is Spirit-led speech from one believer to another for strengthening, encouragement, and comfort — it is always submitted to Scripture and never equal with Scripture.  
• We must not “quench the Spirit” by shutting down prophecy because it’s messy or unfamiliar; instead, we test everything, hold on to what is good, and reject what is evil.  
• Before sharing a word, we ask: Is it affirming (building up), is it biblical (aligned with God’s Word), and is it Christ-like (true to Jesus’ heart and voice)? We share it with both courage and humility, knowing we can be wrong.  
• When receiving a word, we test the content (does it point to Jesus?), the contribution (does it build up the church?), the character of the person sharing (what fruit shows in their life?), and we weigh it together in community.  
• When God speaks through someone at just the right time, it cuts through our defenses and reminds us how personally and deeply He loves us.

0:00 Welcome & Worship Overflow  
2:00 Series Recap: Why God Speaks  
6:15 Don’t Quench the Spirit: Prophecy in 1 Thessalonians 5  
11:50 What Prophecy Is (and Isn’t)  
18:55 How to Share a Word: Affirming, Biblical, Christ-like  
26:30 How to Test a Word: Content, Contribution, Character, Community  
35:20 Story: A Prophetic Encouragement at Winter Camp  
41:10 Why Prophecy Is Worth the Risk  
45:00 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No His People: Leaders | Hearing God 8 8 His People: Leaders | Hearing God full f1c7ee78-0f92-4744-95ca-3c90ffe4e34f https://share.transistor.fm/s/82ad839b Hearing God isn’t just about quiet times and private moments – God often speaks through people He’s placed in our lives. This message leans into what it means to be anchored in truth and aimed at His presence by inviting godly leaders to speak into our blind spots, call us out of self-deception, and help us actually grow and bear fruit. If you’ve ever thought “it’s just me and God, I don’t need anyone else” or felt scared to be honest about what’s really going on, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God reframe how you see leadership and community.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence. We’re not chasing hype or just running a program – we’re building a place where you can be known, ask real questions, and walk with Jesus alongside others. If you’re looking for somewhere to belong, be real, grow in your faith, and see God produce real fruit in your life, come join us in person on a Thursday night.

Primary Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11–13; Proverbs 27:17; Proverbs 11:14; Ecclesiastes 4:9; James 5:16; Hebrews 12:11, 13:17; 1 Corinthians 11:1.  
Key takeaways: God gives leaders as a gift to His church to equip us and build us up, not as a random part of church programming. You grow at the speed of your honesty – you can’t be healed from what you hide or discipled through a disguise. God uses leaders because they can see what we can’t see in ourselves and lovingly call out where Jesus is missing from our decisions. The goal of all of this is maturity: the Christian life is personal but never meant to be private, and inviting godly leadership into your life is part of becoming more like Christ.

0:00 Welcome & Series Setup
2:05 Voices Growing Up & Why People Matter
6:58 “Just Me and God” and the Danger of Isolation
12:40 God Gives Leaders as a Gift (Ephesians 4)
20:15 You Grow at the Speed of Your Honesty (Proverbs 27, James 5)
28:30 Blind Spots, Counsel & Many Advisers (Proverbs 11, Ecclesiastes 4)
34:45 Discipline, Submission & the Goal of Maturity (Hebrews 12–13, Ephesians 4)
41:20 Following Leaders as They Follow Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1)
44:10 Invitation, Response & Closing Prayer

]]> Hearing God isn’t just about quiet times and private moments – God often speaks through people He’s placed in our lives. This message leans into what it means to be anchored in truth and aimed at His presence by inviting godly leaders to speak into our blind spots, call us out of self-deception, and help us actually grow and bear fruit. If you’ve ever thought “it’s just me and God, I don’t need anyone else” or felt scared to be honest about what’s really going on, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God reframe how you see leadership and community.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence. We’re not chasing hype or just running a program – we’re building a place where you can be known, ask real questions, and walk with Jesus alongside others. If you’re looking for somewhere to belong, be real, grow in your faith, and see God produce real fruit in your life, come join us in person on a Thursday night.

Primary Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11–13; Proverbs 27:17; Proverbs 11:14; Ecclesiastes 4:9; James 5:16; Hebrews 12:11, 13:17; 1 Corinthians 11:1.  
Key takeaways: God gives leaders as a gift to His church to equip us and build us up, not as a random part of church programming. You grow at the speed of your honesty – you can’t be healed from what you hide or discipled through a disguise. God uses leaders because they can see what we can’t see in ourselves and lovingly call out where Jesus is missing from our decisions. The goal of all of this is maturity: the Christian life is personal but never meant to be private, and inviting godly leadership into your life is part of becoming more like Christ.

0:00 Welcome & Series Setup
2:05 Voices Growing Up & Why People Matter
6:58 “Just Me and God” and the Danger of Isolation
12:40 God Gives Leaders as a Gift (Ephesians 4)
20:15 You Grow at the Speed of Your Honesty (Proverbs 27, James 5)
28:30 Blind Spots, Counsel & Many Advisers (Proverbs 11, Ecclesiastes 4)
34:45 Discipline, Submission & the Goal of Maturity (Hebrews 12–13, Ephesians 4)
41:20 Following Leaders as They Follow Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1)
44:10 Invitation, Response & Closing Prayer

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:36:28 -0700 Joe Alvarado Watch on YouTube Joe Alvarado 2837 Hearing God isn’t just about quiet times and private moments – God often speaks through people He’s placed in our lives. This message leans into what it means to be anchored in truth and aimed at His presence by inviting godly leaders to speak into our blind spots, call us out of self-deception, and help us actually grow and bear fruit. If you’ve ever thought “it’s just me and God, I don’t need anyone else” or felt scared to be honest about what’s really going on, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God reframe how you see leadership and community.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence. We’re not chasing hype or just running a program – we’re building a place where you can be known, ask real questions, and walk with Jesus alongside others. If you’re looking for somewhere to belong, be real, grow in your faith, and see God produce real fruit in your life, come join us in person on a Thursday night.

Primary Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11–13; Proverbs 27:17; Proverbs 11:14; Ecclesiastes 4:9; James 5:16; Hebrews 12:11, 13:17; 1 Corinthians 11:1.  
Key takeaways: God gives leaders as a gift to His church to equip us and build us up, not as a random part of church programming. You grow at the speed of your honesty – you can’t be healed from what you hide or discipled through a disguise. God uses leaders because they can see what we can’t see in ourselves and lovingly call out where Jesus is missing from our decisions. The goal of all of this is maturity: the Christian life is personal but never meant to be private, and inviting godly leadership into your life is part of becoming more like Christ.

0:00 Welcome & Series Setup
2:05 Voices Growing Up & Why People Matter
6:58 “Just Me and God” and the Danger of Isolation
12:40 God Gives Leaders as a Gift (Ephesians 4)
20:15 You Grow at the Speed of Your Honesty (Proverbs 27, James 5)
28:30 Blind Spots, Counsel & Many Advisers (Proverbs 11, Ecclesiastes 4)
34:45 Discipline, Submission & the Goal of Maturity (Hebrews 12–13, Ephesians 4)
41:20 Following Leaders as They Follow Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1)
44:10 Invitation, Response & Closing Prayer

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No Speech Through Creation | Hearing God 7 7 Speech Through Creation | Hearing God full eeaafd2a-8a03-4352-84fb-b9df37f2786a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d05b1214 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:25:25 -0700 Carlos Pereyra Carlos Pereyra 2516 Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No Speech Through His Spirit | Hearing God 6 6 Speech Through His Spirit | Hearing God full 63b73949-1689-45e8-815f-3e36e6d01af0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ed73277 Ever feel like everyone else knows how to “use” the Holy Spirit except you? Like following Jesus came with this huge power-up you don’t know how to access, so you just keep grinding it out in your own strength? This message is all about getting anchored in what Scripture actually says about the Holy Spirit — not as a vague force or Christian superpower, but as a real person you can know, yield to, and be filled by so you can actually grow and bear fruit. If you’re tired of spiritual confusion, shame, and uncertainty, and you want a confident, Spirit-filled life aimed at His presence, this is for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds who gather Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s truth and aimed at His presence — a place to chill, grow in faith, build real friendships, and bear lasting fruit in the High Desert and beyond. If you’re looking for a place where you can come as you are, ask real questions, and actually be known, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: Romans 8:14–17, 26–27; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; John 16:13–15; Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 1:9–12.  
Key takeaways:  
• The Holy Spirit is not a power to wield but a person to yield to — He has a mind, a will, and a voice, and you are in a real relationship with Him.  
• You can grieve the Spirit by doing what you know is wrong, and you can quench the Spirit by failing to do what you know is right — both diminish His influence in your life.  
• Being filled with the Spirit means you don’t act like “you” anymore; you begin to look like Jesus and bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  
• The Spirit anchors you with confidence — illuminating Scripture, sealing your future with God, and testifying that you really are His child — so you can live a life worthy of the Lord, not in fear or uncertainty, but in freedom and assurance.

0:00 Welcome & Series Recap
2:05 Is the Holy Spirit a Power-Up?
5:40 Holy Spirit 101: Person, Not Force
12:48 Grieving and Quenching the Spirit
20:55 What It Means to Be Filled with the Spirit
28:10 How the Spirit Gives Wisdom and Understanding
36:22 Sealed, Secure, and Confident as God’s Kids
44:30 Living a Dangerous, Spirit-Filled Life
51:10 Prayer and Response

]]> Ever feel like everyone else knows how to “use” the Holy Spirit except you? Like following Jesus came with this huge power-up you don’t know how to access, so you just keep grinding it out in your own strength? This message is all about getting anchored in what Scripture actually says about the Holy Spirit — not as a vague force or Christian superpower, but as a real person you can know, yield to, and be filled by so you can actually grow and bear fruit. If you’re tired of spiritual confusion, shame, and uncertainty, and you want a confident, Spirit-filled life aimed at His presence, this is for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds who gather Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s truth and aimed at His presence — a place to chill, grow in faith, build real friendships, and bear lasting fruit in the High Desert and beyond. If you’re looking for a place where you can come as you are, ask real questions, and actually be known, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: Romans 8:14–17, 26–27; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; John 16:13–15; Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 1:9–12.  
Key takeaways:  
• The Holy Spirit is not a power to wield but a person to yield to — He has a mind, a will, and a voice, and you are in a real relationship with Him.  
• You can grieve the Spirit by doing what you know is wrong, and you can quench the Spirit by failing to do what you know is right — both diminish His influence in your life.  
• Being filled with the Spirit means you don’t act like “you” anymore; you begin to look like Jesus and bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  
• The Spirit anchors you with confidence — illuminating Scripture, sealing your future with God, and testifying that you really are His child — so you can live a life worthy of the Lord, not in fear or uncertainty, but in freedom and assurance.

0:00 Welcome & Series Recap
2:05 Is the Holy Spirit a Power-Up?
5:40 Holy Spirit 101: Person, Not Force
12:48 Grieving and Quenching the Spirit
20:55 What It Means to Be Filled with the Spirit
28:10 How the Spirit Gives Wisdom and Understanding
36:22 Sealed, Secure, and Confident as God’s Kids
44:30 Living a Dangerous, Spirit-Filled Life
51:10 Prayer and Response

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:11:23 -0700 Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Jackson Arnett 2709 Ever feel like everyone else knows how to “use” the Holy Spirit except you? Like following Jesus came with this huge power-up you don’t know how to access, so you just keep grinding it out in your own strength? This message is all about getting anchored in what Scripture actually says about the Holy Spirit — not as a vague force or Christian superpower, but as a real person you can know, yield to, and be filled by so you can actually grow and bear fruit. If you’re tired of spiritual confusion, shame, and uncertainty, and you want a confident, Spirit-filled life aimed at His presence, this is for you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds who gather Thursday nights to be anchored in God’s truth and aimed at His presence — a place to chill, grow in faith, build real friendships, and bear lasting fruit in the High Desert and beyond. If you’re looking for a place where you can come as you are, ask real questions, and actually be known, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: Romans 8:14–17, 26–27; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; John 16:13–15; Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 1:9–12.  
Key takeaways:  
• The Holy Spirit is not a power to wield but a person to yield to — He has a mind, a will, and a voice, and you are in a real relationship with Him.  
• You can grieve the Spirit by doing what you know is wrong, and you can quench the Spirit by failing to do what you know is right — both diminish His influence in your life.  
• Being filled with the Spirit means you don’t act like “you” anymore; you begin to look like Jesus and bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  
• The Spirit anchors you with confidence — illuminating Scripture, sealing your future with God, and testifying that you really are His child — so you can live a life worthy of the Lord, not in fear or uncertainty, but in freedom and assurance.

0:00 Welcome & Series Recap
2:05 Is the Holy Spirit a Power-Up?
5:40 Holy Spirit 101: Person, Not Force
12:48 Grieving and Quenching the Spirit
20:55 What It Means to Be Filled with the Spirit
28:10 How the Spirit Gives Wisdom and Understanding
36:22 Sealed, Secure, and Confident as God’s Kids
44:30 Living a Dangerous, Spirit-Filled Life
51:10 Prayer and Response

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No Speech Through His Word 5 5 Speech Through His Word full 2addb520-aac8-48d1-b980-a047d6e39260 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb3f1c83 If opening your Bible mostly feels like wasting time or just checking a box, this one’s for you. In this message, we talk honestly about why Scripture can feel flat and how everything changes when we’re actually anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence with seriousness and humility. If you’re tired of “read a verse, feel nothing, move on” and you want to actually grow and see real fruit in your life, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God’s Word go to work in you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We’re not about putting on a show; we’re building a family where you can belong, ask real questions, grow in your faith, and bear lasting fruit in the everyday stuff of life. If you’re local, we’d love for you to join us in person and be part of what God is doing here.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalm 19; Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; Luke 24:27; Luke 8:11–15; Colossians 3:16; Numbers 23:19.
Key takeaways: (1) God doesn’t speak to make your life easy or your name great; He speaks to make you more like Jesus, and His Word is one of His primary tools to do that. (2) Scripture only goes to work in you when you receive it “as it actually is” — all God-breathed, all true, all useful, and alive and active right now. (3) To “receive” the Word is to take it seriously, pay attention to the details, and treat it like life-giving truth rather than background noise. (4) To “accept” the Word is to let it move in and rearrange your life with humility — nothing off-limits — so that over time, by hearing, retaining, and persevering in it, you actually bear fruit and become more like Jesus.

0:00 Welcome & Series Overview
3:25 Why the Bible Feels Like Wasted Time
8:48 God’s Goal: More of Jesus in You
15:10 When the Word Goes to Work (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
22:30 All Scripture Is God-Breathed (2 Timothy 3 & Hebrews 4)
31:05 Receiving the Word with Seriousness
40:10 Accepting the Word with Humility (Parable of the Sower)
49:22 Practical Ways to Let Scripture Rearrange Your Life
55:05 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> If opening your Bible mostly feels like wasting time or just checking a box, this one’s for you. In this message, we talk honestly about why Scripture can feel flat and how everything changes when we’re actually anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence with seriousness and humility. If you’re tired of “read a verse, feel nothing, move on” and you want to actually grow and see real fruit in your life, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God’s Word go to work in you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We’re not about putting on a show; we’re building a family where you can belong, ask real questions, grow in your faith, and bear lasting fruit in the everyday stuff of life. If you’re local, we’d love for you to join us in person and be part of what God is doing here.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalm 19; Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; Luke 24:27; Luke 8:11–15; Colossians 3:16; Numbers 23:19.
Key takeaways: (1) God doesn’t speak to make your life easy or your name great; He speaks to make you more like Jesus, and His Word is one of His primary tools to do that. (2) Scripture only goes to work in you when you receive it “as it actually is” — all God-breathed, all true, all useful, and alive and active right now. (3) To “receive” the Word is to take it seriously, pay attention to the details, and treat it like life-giving truth rather than background noise. (4) To “accept” the Word is to let it move in and rearrange your life with humility — nothing off-limits — so that over time, by hearing, retaining, and persevering in it, you actually bear fruit and become more like Jesus.

0:00 Welcome & Series Overview
3:25 Why the Bible Feels Like Wasted Time
8:48 God’s Goal: More of Jesus in You
15:10 When the Word Goes to Work (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
22:30 All Scripture Is God-Breathed (2 Timothy 3 & Hebrews 4)
31:05 Receiving the Word with Seriousness
40:10 Accepting the Word with Humility (Parable of the Sower)
49:22 Practical Ways to Let Scripture Rearrange Your Life
55:05 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:37:46 -0700 Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Jackson Arnett 2523 If opening your Bible mostly feels like wasting time or just checking a box, this one’s for you. In this message, we talk honestly about why Scripture can feel flat and how everything changes when we’re actually anchored in God’s Word and aimed at His presence with seriousness and humility. If you’re tired of “read a verse, feel nothing, move on” and you want to actually grow and see real fruit in your life, this is a space to slow down, chill, and let God’s Word go to work in you.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. We’re not about putting on a show; we’re building a family where you can belong, ask real questions, grow in your faith, and bear lasting fruit in the everyday stuff of life. If you’re local, we’d love for you to join us in person and be part of what God is doing here.

Primary Scriptures in this message include: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalm 19; Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; Luke 24:27; Luke 8:11–15; Colossians 3:16; Numbers 23:19.
Key takeaways: (1) God doesn’t speak to make your life easy or your name great; He speaks to make you more like Jesus, and His Word is one of His primary tools to do that. (2) Scripture only goes to work in you when you receive it “as it actually is” — all God-breathed, all true, all useful, and alive and active right now. (3) To “receive” the Word is to take it seriously, pay attention to the details, and treat it like life-giving truth rather than background noise. (4) To “accept” the Word is to let it move in and rearrange your life with humility — nothing off-limits — so that over time, by hearing, retaining, and persevering in it, you actually bear fruit and become more like Jesus.

0:00 Welcome & Series Overview
3:25 Why the Bible Feels Like Wasted Time
8:48 God’s Goal: More of Jesus in You
15:10 When the Word Goes to Work (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
22:30 All Scripture Is God-Breathed (2 Timothy 3 & Hebrews 4)
31:05 Receiving the Word with Seriousness
40:10 Accepting the Word with Humility (Parable of the Sower)
49:22 Practical Ways to Let Scripture Rearrange Your Life
55:05 Closing Prayer & Response

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No Why God Speaks 4 4 Why God Speaks full 237fa4cf-4eb3-4e8e-b5d3-8ac5b22aff22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3948ccb9 Ever felt like your prayer life is the glitchiest phone call of your day—like God’s on mute or the line keeps breaking up? In this first talk of our “Hearing God” series, Jackson walks through why God speaks in the first place and why so many of us feel like He doesn’t. If you’re tired of treating God like a fortune teller, a vending machine, or an algorithm and actually want to be anchored in His Word and aimed at His presence, this is for you. Come chill, be honest about where you’re at, and let God start reshaping how you listen so you can actually grow and bear real fruit.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. It’s a space to breathe, to belong, to ask real questions, and to be formed into the image of Jesus together—not just to attend a program. If you’re anywhere in the High Desert and looking for a place to chill, grow in your faith, and bear fruit that actually lasts, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Scripture in this message includes Hebrews 1:1–3, Genesis 11:1–4, Philippians 2, 1 Samuel 28, 2 Corinthians 5:7, John 6, Philippians 1:29, Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 14:12, 1 John 3:1–2, Romans 8:29, and Galatians 4:19.  
Key takeaways:  
• God is a speaking God, but we often don’t hear Him because we’re listening in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons.  
• God does not primarily speak to help you ascend, guarantee outcomes, help you avoid all pain, or let you dodge responsibility—He’s not your fortune teller, vending machine, or excuse for laziness.  
• God’s primary purpose in speaking is to mature you and conform you to the image of Jesus—from the inside out, not just by tweaking behaviors at the surface.  
• Real change means letting the Spirit uproot sin and plant new roots of righteousness, learning to live by faith, embrace costly obedience, and own the choices you’ll one day give an account for before God.  

0:00 Welcome & Series Kickoff  
2:18 Why Hearing God Feels So Hard  
6:45 God Is a Speaking God (Hebrews 1)  
11:32 Listening in the Wrong Places: Ascend, Assurance, Avoid, Abdicate  
27:05 Why God Really Speaks: To Make Us Like Jesus  
34:40 Surface Change vs. Deep Formation  
41:10 An Invitation to Become God’s Child  
44:05 Praying for a People Who Hear and Obey

]]> Ever felt like your prayer life is the glitchiest phone call of your day—like God’s on mute or the line keeps breaking up? In this first talk of our “Hearing God” series, Jackson walks through why God speaks in the first place and why so many of us feel like He doesn’t. If you’re tired of treating God like a fortune teller, a vending machine, or an algorithm and actually want to be anchored in His Word and aimed at His presence, this is for you. Come chill, be honest about where you’re at, and let God start reshaping how you listen so you can actually grow and bear real fruit.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. It’s a space to breathe, to belong, to ask real questions, and to be formed into the image of Jesus together—not just to attend a program. If you’re anywhere in the High Desert and looking for a place to chill, grow in your faith, and bear fruit that actually lasts, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Scripture in this message includes Hebrews 1:1–3, Genesis 11:1–4, Philippians 2, 1 Samuel 28, 2 Corinthians 5:7, John 6, Philippians 1:29, Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 14:12, 1 John 3:1–2, Romans 8:29, and Galatians 4:19.  
Key takeaways:  
• God is a speaking God, but we often don’t hear Him because we’re listening in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons.  
• God does not primarily speak to help you ascend, guarantee outcomes, help you avoid all pain, or let you dodge responsibility—He’s not your fortune teller, vending machine, or excuse for laziness.  
• God’s primary purpose in speaking is to mature you and conform you to the image of Jesus—from the inside out, not just by tweaking behaviors at the surface.  
• Real change means letting the Spirit uproot sin and plant new roots of righteousness, learning to live by faith, embrace costly obedience, and own the choices you’ll one day give an account for before God.  

0:00 Welcome & Series Kickoff  
2:18 Why Hearing God Feels So Hard  
6:45 God Is a Speaking God (Hebrews 1)  
11:32 Listening in the Wrong Places: Ascend, Assurance, Avoid, Abdicate  
27:05 Why God Really Speaks: To Make Us Like Jesus  
34:40 Surface Change vs. Deep Formation  
41:10 An Invitation to Become God’s Child  
44:05 Praying for a People Who Hear and Obey

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:03 -0700 Pastor Jackson Arnett Watch on YouTube Pastor Jackson Arnett 2553 Ever felt like your prayer life is the glitchiest phone call of your day—like God’s on mute or the line keeps breaking up? In this first talk of our “Hearing God” series, Jackson walks through why God speaks in the first place and why so many of us feel like He doesn’t. If you’re tired of treating God like a fortune teller, a vending machine, or an algorithm and actually want to be anchored in His Word and aimed at His presence, this is for you. Come chill, be honest about where you’re at, and let God start reshaping how you listen so you can actually grow and bear real fruit.

HDC Young Adults is a community of 18–28 year olds gathering every Thursday night to be anchored in truth and aimed at God’s presence. It’s a space to breathe, to belong, to ask real questions, and to be formed into the image of Jesus together—not just to attend a program. If you’re anywhere in the High Desert and looking for a place to chill, grow in your faith, and bear fruit that actually lasts, we’d love to have you with us in person.

Scripture in this message includes Hebrews 1:1–3, Genesis 11:1–4, Philippians 2, 1 Samuel 28, 2 Corinthians 5:7, John 6, Philippians 1:29, Matthew 25:14–30, Romans 14:12, 1 John 3:1–2, Romans 8:29, and Galatians 4:19.  
Key takeaways:  
• God is a speaking God, but we often don’t hear Him because we’re listening in the wrong places and for the wrong reasons.  
• God does not primarily speak to help you ascend, guarantee outcomes, help you avoid all pain, or let you dodge responsibility—He’s not your fortune teller, vending machine, or excuse for laziness.  
• God’s primary purpose in speaking is to mature you and conform you to the image of Jesus—from the inside out, not just by tweaking behaviors at the surface.  
• Real change means letting the Spirit uproot sin and plant new roots of righteousness, learning to live by faith, embrace costly obedience, and own the choices you’ll one day give an account for before God.  

0:00 Welcome & Series Kickoff  
2:18 Why Hearing God Feels So Hard  
6:45 God Is a Speaking God (Hebrews 1)  
11:32 Listening in the Wrong Places: Ascend, Assurance, Avoid, Abdicate  
27:05 Why God Really Speaks: To Make Us Like Jesus  
34:40 Surface Change vs. Deep Formation  
41:10 An Invitation to Become God’s Child  
44:05 Praying for a People Who Hear and Obey

]]> Young adults Christian Faith Bible / Biblical teaching Sermons Jesus Discipleship, Twenties / 20s Spiritual formation Christian community Worship Prayer High Desert Church Victorville Southern California Christian podcast Following Jesus Christian living No