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The New Heights Church Podcast
New Heights is a local church family in Richland, Washington. We exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ by engaging in passionate worship, expository preaching, and biblical community. Join us for one of our 3 Sunday services at 7:30am, 9:15am, or 11am.
Episodes
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Reason Behind Everything // John 1:1-5
Greek philosophers had a name for the hidden reason behind everything — the Logos. But John reveals that the Logos has a face and a name: Jesus. In this study…
The New Heights Church PodcastBefore It Happens: 9 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled // Various Scriptures
enturies before Jesus was born, the prophets predicted the town He’d be born in, the price He’d be sold for, and the rich man’s tomb He’d be buried in. We'll…
The New Heights Church PodcastLoose Ends // Genesis 25:1-11
God promised Abraham a land and descendants like the stars, and he died owning a cave and holding two grandsons. Yet Scripture says he died “old and…
The New Heights Church PodcastAlone Again, Supernaturally // 2 Timothy 1:8-14
Paul is chained in a cold Roman prison, deserted by most of his friends, and Timothy is heartbroken at losing his spiritual father. In this message, Pastor…
The New Heights Church PodcastIn Tough Times // 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Paul wrote his final letter from a Roman prison, deserted by friends and facing death — and yet it opens with promise, thanksgiving, and prayer. In this…
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Will You Go With This Man? // Genesis 24
A servant travels 500 miles to find a bride for a man she has never met, and her family asks her one question: “Will you go with this man?” In this…
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A Grave in the Promised Land // Genesis 22:20-23:20
God promised Abraham an entire country, and the only piece of it he ever owned was the cave he bought to bury his wife in. In this study, we'll walk through…
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On Guard! // 1 Timothy 6:20-21
Paul's final words to Timothy are a charge to stand guard. In this message, Pastor Phil Paulsen unpacks what it means to guard "the deposit" - the faith…
The New Heights Church PodcastWhere is the Lamb? // Genesis 21:22-22:19
In this study, we'll look at a living parable - the controversial tale of Abraham's binding of Isaac. We'll discover the hidden imagery and prophetic details…
The New Heights Church PodcastA Hidden Picture // Genesis 21:1-21
God made Abraham and Sarah wait more than 25 years for the son He promised — and Paul later reveals why, showing that Hagar and Sarah, Ishmael and Isaac, were…
The New Heights Church PodcastA Right Perspective of Life // 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Paul tells Timothy to charge the rich in this present age — and if you woke up this morning with breath in your lungs, a mind that works, and something in the…
The New Heights Church PodcastConfirmation of Salvation // Matthew 25:13-30
The Parable of the Talents is usually preached as a lesson about using your gifts — but Jesus told it to answer a far more serious question: how do you know…
The New Heights Church PodcastDead End // Genesis 20
Abraham had walked with God for over 25 years and had a promise from Jesus Himself — then fear sent him straight back down an old path of sin he'd never…
The New Heights Church PodcastRighteous Lot // Genesis 19.27-38
Peter calls him “righteous Lot” — a drunk, a coward, and a failure as a father whose slow drift in Sodom warped his family’s thinking until the unthinkable…
The New Heights Church PodcastI Timothy 6:13 16 Saying it S _____________ Style
Pastor Dave Bechtel gives an encouraging word on how Christians ought to treat each other as the Body of Christ.
The New Heights Church PodcastFour Moves of a Man or Woman of God // 1 Timothy 6:11-12 // 07.12.26
Pastor Dave Bechtel explores 1 Timothy 6:11–12, calling believers to turn from worldly pursuits, pursue Christlike character, and faithfully fight the good…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah // Genesis 19:1-26
Why did Jesus say the end times would look like "the days of Lot"? This verse-by-verse study walks through the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the prophetic…
The New Heights Church PodcastToo Wonderful // Genesis 18 // 06.28.26
At 99, Sarah had quietly stopped believing God would ever keep His promise to her — until He overheard her cynical laugh and asked, “Is anything too wonderful…
The New Heights Church PodcastCut to the Heart // Genesis 17:12-27 // 06.21.26
God was never after the mark on Abraham’s body — He was after his heart. In this study, we unpack circumcision, covenant, and the daily battle between flesh…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Mark of Lordship // Genesis 17:1-11 // 06.14.26
After 14 years of silence, God meets Abram — now 99 and drifting — and doesn’t open with a rebuke but with His own name: “I am God Almighty.” In this study, we…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe God Who Sees // Genesis 16:4b-16 // 06.07.26
When a pregnant, frightened Hagar runs into the wilderness to escape a mess she didn't create, she discovers that the God she didn't even know already saw her…
The New Heights Church PodcastGains of the Godly and the Greedy // 1 Timothy 6:6-10 // 05.31.26
In 1 Timothy 6:6–10, Pastor Dave Bechtel contrasts the gains of the godly with the gains of the greedy. While the world pursues wealth and possessions…
The New Heights Church PodcastCongregational Arsonists // 1 Timothy 6:3-5 // 05.24.26
Pastor Dave Bechtel opens 1 Timothy 6:3–5 with a sobering warning about the kind of people who quietly ignite division within the church. In “Congregational…
The New Heights Church PodcastGod's Ways Are Better // Genesis 16:1-4a // 05.17.26
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: - Read 2 Corinthians 4:16–18. When you first believed in Jesus, or started taking your faith seriously, what did you assume the…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Covenant Maker & Keeper // Genesis 15:7-21 // 05.10.26
In Genesis 15, God doesn't meet Abram halfway—He walks through the bloody covenant alone, taking on Himself the consequences of every breach by either side…
The New Heights Church PodcastDo Not Be Afraid // Genesis 15:1-6 // 05.03.26
As God comes to Abram while he's wrestling with fear and doubt, we are given a lesson on God's character and how believers are to approach wrestling with these…
The New Heights Church PodcastGiving Honor in the Workplace // 1 Timothy 6:1-2 // 04.26.26
In this message on 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Pastor Phil teaches on what it means for believers to honor all people in every area of life. From the workplace, to…
The New Heights Church PodcastNew Covenant Giving (Part 2) // 04.19.26
As we continue our study of what giving looks like for the Christian under the New Covenant, we'll answer the questions, "Is tithing a perpetual command that…
The New Heights Church PodcastNew Covenant Giving (Part 1) // 04.12.26
Tithing first appears in Scripture in Genesis 14. But is it still something that's relevant to Christians today? How are believers in the Church to approach…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Question // Easter Sunday // 04.05.26
In this special Easter Sunday message, we'll dive into the wonderful hope of the Gospel and the picture painted for us through the tenth plague in Egypt in the…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Judgement of the Lord // 1 Timothy 5:24-25 // 03.29.26
In this message on 1 Timothy 5:24–25, Pastor Dave walks through the judgement of the Lord and what it means for both believers and unbelievers, clearly…
The New Heights Church PodcastHow to Treat People Well // 1 Timothy 5:17-25 // 03.22.26
In this message, Pastor Dave walks through 1 Timothy 5:17–25, offering practical and biblical guidance on how we honor and care for others within the body of…
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Live Love // Ephesians 5:1-6 // 03.15.26
In this study, guest speaker Dr. Jared Moore walks through what it looks like to really live the love of christ. Specifically, he shares with us how we can…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Power of Thankfulness // Genesis 14 // 03.08.26
Abram's ne'er-do-well nephew, Lot, gets himself and his family kidnapped, leading to a daring nighttime military rescue and dramatic encounters with the kings…
The New Heights Church PodcastStumbling Forward in Faith // Genesis 12:10-13:18 // 03.01.26
God begins to work on growing Abram's faith by putting it to the test. We'll learn from both his successes and failures as we explore the impact of fear and…
The New Heights Church PodcastRelationships & Priorities // Genesis 12:1-9 // 02.22.26
As Abram enters the Promised Land, we look ahead to see how God's initial counsel was designed to save him from a whole lot of trouble, and learn from his…
The New Heights Church PodcastUnderstanding Israel (Part 3) // Genesis 12:1-3 // 02.15.26
As we conclude our study of Israel from a biblical perspective, we'll look at the events of 70AD and God's incredible plans to turn Israel's heart back to Him…
The New Heights Church PodcastUnderstanding Israel (Part 2) // Genesis 12:1-3 // 02.09.26
As we continue our examination of who Israel is in Scripture, we see God's chosen nation walking in continued rebellion by rejecting Jesus, orchestrating His…
The New Heights Church PodcastA Widow Bit of Wisdom // 1 Timothy 5:7-16 // 02.01.26
In this study, Pastor Dave continues through 1 Timothy 5:7–16, where Paul gives further instruction on caring for widows and emphasizes the responsibility of…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Honor System // 1 Timothy 5:1-6 // 01.25.26
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:- List the four categories of people the apostle Paul identifies andcharacterize how believers are to respond to each. Can you asa group…
The New Heights Church PodcastUnderstanding Israel (Part 1) // Genesis 12:1-3 // 01.18.26
In Genesis 12:3, God famously comes to Abram and says, "I will bless those who bless you,I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt." In this study…
The New Heights Church PodcastGod Calls Abram // Genesis 11:10-32 // 01.11.25
In this study, the Lord begins His work of forming His own special people by calling Abram, a pagan, to leave his home and journey to a new land. We'll also…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Tower of Babel (Part 4) // Genesis 11:1-9 // 01.04.26
How are Christians supposed to think about issues related to ethnicity? In this study, we dive into some of the most controversial issues of our day, including…
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The Magi // 12.28.25
In this message, Pastor Phil Paulsen discusses the Magi that visited Jesus after his birth. We dive into who these men might have been, the significance of the…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Tower of Babel (Part 3) // Genesis 11:1-9 // 12.21.25
Something else MASSIVE happened at the Tower of Babel, and it's not documented in Genesis 11. It's found in Deuteronomy 32, and it takes us on a journey…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Tower of Babel (Part 2) // Genesis 11:1-9 // 12.14.25
In this study, we'll continue peeling back the layers surrounding events at the Tower of Babel, including what the Bible says about "gods," the parallels…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Tower of Babel (Part 1) // Genesis 11:1-9 // 12.07.25
At the Tower of Babel, God divided humanity into languages, creating different cultures and ethnicities. But why was God's reaction to a city and a tower so…
The New Heights Church PodcastA Godly Life // 1 Timothy 4:6-10 // 11.30.25
In this study of 1 Timothy 4:6–10, Pastor Phil clarifies what godliness is not before showing us what true biblical godliness really looks like. Centered on…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Post Eden Adventure // 1 Timothy 4:11-16 // 11.24.25
In this continuation of last week’s message on 1 Timothy 4:11–16, we learn how Paul’s charge to Timothy should shape both our character and our influence. We…
The New Heights Church PodcastPaul Gets Personal // 1 Timothy 4:11-12 // 11.16.25
In this week's study of 1 Timothy 4:11-12, we look at Paul's encouragement to Timothy to not let other believer's look down on him for his youth, but to set an…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Table of Nations // Genesis 10 // 11.09.25
In this chapter, we see how Noah's prophetic words spoken over his 3 sons played out over the subsequent centuries. We're also given a few insights into a…
The New Heights Church PodcastHonor Leads to Blessing // Genesis 9:18-28 // 11.02.25
Strange behavior by Noah leads to dishonorable behavior by his son, Ham, and honorable behavior by his sons, Shem and Japheth. This bizarre incident reveals…
The New Heights Church PodcastLife is Sacred // Genesis 9:1-17 // 10.26.25
God gives Noah and his family promises, reassurances, and commands to guide them as they establish the human race on a new, post-Flood world. These include the…
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Conflict Resolution for Christians (Part 3) // 10.19.25
When someone approaches you to discuss an offense or sin you've committed against them, how should you receive them? We'll talk about how to walk humbly in…
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Conflict Resolution for Christians (Part 2) // 10.12.25
When someone has offended or sinned against us and we've determined the issue needs to be addressed, what does Jesus command us to do? And how can we…
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Conflict Resolution for Christians (Part 1) // 10.05.25
In John 17, Jesus prayed that His Church would be "one". In this study, we'll talk about one of the practical areas of church life that has to be addressed if…
The New Heights Church PodcastSome Will Go a Different Direction // 1 Timothy 4:1-5 // 09.28.25
This sermon explores the power of the small word “but” in Scripture. As we look at 1 Timothy 4:1–5, we’ll examine what it means to fall away from the faith…
The New Heights Church PodcastThe Great Mystery of Godliness // 1 Timothy 3:14-16 // 09.21.25
In this sermon, we dive into 1 Timothy to uncover what godliness really means and how it’s centered on Jesus. We’ll look at how the church can stand up for the…
The New Heights Church PodcastA New World // Genesis 8 // 09.14.25
As Noah and his family step foot off the Ark to see a world destroyed by the wrath of God, they are overcome by gratitude toward God for His unmerited mercy…