Do you want to know what Love is or is it just a feeling? Is the love you have for someone based on how they love you? Love is obviously more than just a feeling and goes well beyond loving someone in return to loving you. Listen as our Guest Speaker teaches on the Agape type of Love that is initiated by God pouring it into our hearts by His Spirit and is to be extended to even our enemies.
In a special Mother's Day Service, Pastor Eric reminds us of the high calling we have to stir up zeal to raise righteous generations. When we stir up the Holy Spirit within us, it begins to stir something holy in those we are responsible for. Our children will become what we are, and each generation should rise past the previous one. You are a source of life because Jesus has put His life inside of you. Stir up that fountain till it rises and rises, and overflows to everyone around you!
Dinner with friends, an impromptu worship event or an encouraging bible study are all forms of fellowship. We all crave to be in fellowship, however, when it is dependent on our level of comfort, it is not the true fellowship Jesus sacrificed His life for. There is a direct relationship between your level of sacrifice and fellowship. Pastor Eric inspires us to see that we were chosen to sacrifice for Christ and fellowship with him. We were also chosen to sacrifice for fellowship with the called,...
How much goodness has the Lord poured into our lives? Are we not drowning in it? But if we confine it to only our life and how it benefits us, then like the Dead Sea, we become stagnant, selfish, and void of true life. In a sobering message from Pastor Eric we are reminded that there is no room for selfishness in the Kingdom of God. If, instead, we allow His goodness to be poured through us to others, not only will He continue to fill us, but we will truly live to the purpose for which we are de...
What is your source of comfort? Does it come from the luxuries of life, or even the lack of difficulties? When things get hard, do we ask God to make it easier or, like Joshua, do we ask for more daylight so we can complete our work? Pastor Wade pushes us to recognize where we are seeking comfort in our lives and encourages us to welcome suffering and embrace discomfort to "fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions." The work the Lord has assigned us and the tri...
The faithfulness of God transcends all geographical and cultural barriers. Upon returning from a powerful Missions Trip to India, these 7 men share how God's faithfulness impacted their lives and the revelations that came from their experience there. The Lord worked in them not only what was needed for their own personal growth, but also what could be shared to inspire and strengthen the Body of Christ.
A good indicator that we have something crooked in our heart is when it shows up in our relationships as unhealthy tensions between our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this powerful message from Nik Arezina and Payton Parsons we are reminded that we are designed to reflect the Lord's glory and to shine brightly with His character but sin has a way of dulling our radiance. It is time to drag the darkness in our hearts into the light. Just like Moses, being in God's presence will make us more a...
We have an enemy that comes to kill, steal, and destroy, and yet the character of God gives us reasons for confidence! In this sermon, Justin Treaster and Abimbola Daramola encourage the Body how the hand of God is working on our behalf, fulfilling His purpose for us. Whatever the Lord has called us to will require the supernatural to accomplish it. It is essential that we remain steadfast to that purpose by being fully confident in knowing who the Father is.
Do you have the habit of looking at your trials and mistakenly believing that failure is certain? God did not redeem you to then have you fail, He is vying for you, championing your victory. In this message, Justin and Judah encourage us to lift up our eyes and let heaven change our vision. Jesus wants us to win and will teach us to stand firm no matter the situation. Knowing the Father is how you have heaven's eyes. Learn how both the Spirit and the Word are fully at work in our life.
When you get to a point of desperation, do you become fixated on your circumstances, instead of fixing your eyes on the eternal? Pastor Matt delivers a timely message refocusing our gaze on the One who can bring us through the trials we face. Fixing our eyes on Jesus is not only for our personal salvation, but so that we can bring salvation to others. Every choice, action, even attitude we demonstrate will transfer to the next generation. Where are your eyes focused?
You crave Validation. You think phrases like "Good job!", "Way to go!" or even a pat on the back and round of applause would be what is needed to lift up your soul. Experience has taught us that these are short lived and leaving us wanting for more. In the Kingdom of God, the ultimate source of validation is found in what we suffer for the name of Jesus. Pastor Wade expounds on the process of Reverse Validation and how our light and momentary troubles are acheiving for us an eternal glory that f...
Upon returning from their travels along the King's Highway, these 7 men share the revelations uncovered by their experiences in Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, and Egypt. From the frost in the Red Square to the shadow of the Pyramids; from divine encounters with men of peace along the Black Sea to walking in the footsteps of Jesus in His hometown; from crossing the Red Sea out of Egypt on Passover to sharing the Feast with a Jewish family in their home, the Lord revealed new insight and opportu...
Gravesites are places people mourn and reflect on the joyful memories of a loved one. However, Abraham, rose up after his wife Sarah died and spoke to the Hittites to negotiate a burial site. He wasn't buying just a gravesite, he was buying the real estate of resurrection. It is here at Machpelah in Hebron that we can put our eyes on the only plot of land Abraham purchased hoping for a better resurrection. What are you investing in for a better resurrection? Will you live like him, so you can di...
The Resurrection of Jesus has given us the ability to overcome sin and death . In this Resurrection Sunday Service, Pastor Wade and Pastor Matt deliver a fiery message of hope found through Repentance leading to Power. Jesus was the Passover Lamb that bought us freedom. Our response must be to examine our lives and remove any leaven still left. God demands these actions so that you can experience His resurrection power that gives life! What do you need to do to complete your repentance and exper...
How does your heart respond when God asks for more? Do you hold back a little in reserve, even though you have poured out most? Pastor Matthew shows us 7 unique way that Jesus poured out His life as a complete sacrifice, and how we are to arm ourselves with the same attitude. Any little bit that we hold back stands in the way of us receiving the resurrecting power He wants to give us.
Giving into the will to quit can quickly become a way of life. The Church must develop a character that will not give up, no matter what. Pastor Wade demonstrates from the Word of God the source of our endurance and encouragement, resulting in an immovable hope.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit brings power into a believer's life, but for what purpose? Do we seek the power of God to build ourselves up, or are we looking for the opportunity to pour that power out? In this message, Pastor Matt reminds us that we are designed by the hand of God to be filled by the Spirit of God so that we can demonstrate the power of God!
The Kingdom of God has no room for hearts that melt in fear. Pastor Wade brings a strengthening word out of Isaiah 35:3-4, encouraging the Body to "chazaq" (strengthen our drooping arms) and "amats" (steady our knees with courage). It is time to get hold of our emotions and place our boots on the neck of the enemy! How will your life show "chazaq" and "amats" today?
Since the early times of man's existence, strength and power have been symbolized by Towers. Pastor Wade preaches on how we have access to a Tower of Power, or Ebenezer, in our time of need. The question is do you recognize when you need help, moreover, ask for it?
On the day of their departure for a ground-breaking Mission Trip to Turkey, Russia, and Israel, these 9 men tell of the urgency they feel to run into the storm in the Middle East, truly laying down their lives for the gospel to be preached. They each share on how the Lord calls all of us into the midst of storms and God's purposes that await us there. In the storm is the opportunity for God to gain glory in His sons, and for us to display genuine faith. Jesus died for a Church that will chase th...
Richly ornamented, decked out, swag are all terms that convey an adornment that gets everyone's attention. In this message, Pastor Eric focus your attention on 7 things found in Isaiah 49 that result in being dressed in a richly ornamented robe. One that is comprised of our children's success in fulfilling the promises of God. This is the reward of our obedience to God's purpose in our lives.
Women are powerful. However, more so than they, or even men fully realize. In this sermon, Elder Charlie, Pastor Wade and Pastor Matthew share on the Heart-Turning Superpower that Femininity possesses. This Superpower has the ability to turn the hearts of men towards righteousness or rebellion against God. Women, what are you using your Heart-Turning Superpower for? Men, what are allowing your heart to be turned to? Are we raising up our daughters to use this Superpower that makes them fit to ma...
LCM's very own Buddy Brasseaux, Missionary to Peru, shares a timely message about momentary trials and personal sacrifice. We have 3 lives in play - the life we left, the life we are living now, and the eternal life our sacrifices are achieving. If we have the same attitude as Christ Jesus, who kept nothing in reserve, then we attain the eternal by taking up our cross daily and following Him in His sacrifice.
We have all experienced that innate desire to imitate our fathers, whether their example was godly or not. In conversational style, Elder Boz Arezina and Pastor Eric Stephens share on the Biblical model that fathers are supposed to lay down for their children, one that produces sons that far surpass their fathers. How you experience God is how your son will experience Him. With the perspective that you are raising Kings, not children, you eliminate the chaos that comes from an emasculated societ...
If you have a true heart after God, then you will desire to build something great for Him. Listen as Pastor Eric reveals the mystery of how God is building something great for you through that process. In this process, our building materials need to be the quality that will pass the inspection of The Builder and Architect, God, and be worthy of joining the home our father Abraham and king David have already built.
Have you ever felt so in over your head or outdone by your circumstances that you just wanted to quit? Pastor Matthew brings an encouraging word about the one character quality that doesn't allow you to quit - perseverance. Jesus teaches us that perseverance is essential in order to produce fruit, and that suffering is essential in order to produce perseverance. It is the spade by which the hardened heart of man is turned into the soil that produces a crop 100, 60, 30 fold.
Full-time Missionary to Tanzania, Tori Rasmussen shares a passionate word with LCM about our responsibility to the nations. The Lord declares, "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." {Mk 11:17} In our pursuit of Christ the Rock, are we building a spiritual house of living stones that only look and talk like we do? Rather, shouldn't we be providing unhindered access to that Rock to ALL people, by both preaching the gospel and interceding for those who have not received it yet...
"Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." {2 Tim 3:10} How well, then, do you handle persecution and insults? Do you retaliate, or like Jesus, entrust yourself to Him who judges justly? Pastor Eric delivers a powerful message reminding us that persecution is to be worn as a badge of honor, that we have been counted worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Christ.
How thin is your skin? Do you feel entitled to be offended? Have you become entrapped by offense? Through this scandalous word, Pastor Wade teaches us about the Greek word "skandalon", which describes the trigger on a trap, but is used throughout the Bible to describe offenses. This is a life-changing message that will help you to rightly see the trap and avoid the grief that an offended heart brings.
The Body of Christ is made up of many parts, but together we are ONE BODY upholding one standard. Pastor Wade delivers a powerful message, reminding us of what the standard is (the Lord and His word) and the necessity of grabbing hold of Him through obedience to His word. He challenges us to crush those things that cause division in the Body, and together we should all hold up the standard, and be conformed to His likeness.
