2020
How Could We Forget Jesus?
12/27/20 Filed in: Jesus
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled, "How Could We Forget Jesus?" There are many reasons why this would happen, but the obvious truth is that we should never forget Him because He is the one who will see us through the struggles, sorrows and difficult moments in our lives. Taken from Luke 2:41-52 be encouraged by the word of God.
That's Not Christmas Talk!
Pastor Lawrence points us to an important reality that encapsulates the whole purpose for Christmas. In a message entitled "That's Not Christmas Talk," Matthew 1:18-25 reveals the real reason why He came to this earth as a baby, born in Bethlehem. For the believer, it makes the Christmas celebration so much sweeter.
He Came to Us!
Pastor Lawrence preaches on the subject "He Came to Us" from Isaiah 9:6-7 reminding us that Jesus is so many wonderful things to us during times of uncertainty, chaos and frustration.
Praise Him!
Pastor Lawrence preaches from Psalm 33, which reminds us what we are supposed to do in trouble, Praise Him! It also tells us why God is always worthy of praise, your trust, and He will watch over those who put their hope in Him.
The Three Hebrew Boys
11/29/20 Filed in: Determination | Commitment
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from the classic account of The Three Hebrew Boys from Daniel 3:1-30. The courage and commitment of these young men are a timely reminder that we must be loyal to our God, first and foremost.
In Everything Give Thanks
11/22/20 Filed in: Thanksgiving
Pastor Lawrence reminds us of the importance of giving thanks in a message entitled "In Everything Give Thanks."
The Call of Jeremiah
11/15/20 Filed in: Jeremiah | Call of God
Pastor Lawrence encourages us from "The Call of Jeremiah" that God has a plan and purpose for our lives that he will empower us to complete. He is patient with us in the times where we pushback on his plan and fulfills his calling on our lives. Jeremiah 1:4-9
What Rules Your Life?
11/08/20 Filed in: Peace of God
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Colossians 3:15-17 dealing with the question "What Rules Your Life?" There is really one thing that must rule your life and is also what believers are called to have, be proponents of and bring to a world that is absent of this one thing.
Defeating the Lion
11/01/20 Filed in: Spiritual Warfare | 1 Peter 5
Pastor Lawrence preaches on "Defeating the Lion" from 1 Peter 5:8-11. The apostle Peter reminds his readers that there is an enemy that seeks to intimidate us so he can defeat us. However, we are told how to defeat this "roaring lion."
Who Do You Say That I Am?
10/25/20 Filed in: Jesus
Pastor Lawrence preaches from Matthew 16:13-18 on the most important question Jesus asks His disciples, "Who Do You Say That I Am?" While it's important to know what others think about Him, it is absolutely vital that as His disciples you are sure of what the Bible reveals about Him.
The Way That Seems Right
10/18/20 Filed in: Spiritual Direction
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Proverbs 14:12 on how many follow a way that "seems" right to them, but the end leads to destruction. The challenge is to follow His way so we can be on the road that leads to life.
Praise At All Times Everywhere
10/11/20 Filed in: Praise
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Psalm 113:1-4 from the beginning of the Hallel Psalms encouraging us to praise God at all times and everywhere we go.
I Thirst
10/04/20 Filed in: Thirst | Seeking God
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "I Thirst." Taking his text from Judges 15:17-19 and inspiration from the fact that while Jesus was on the cross, bearing the weight of our sins, he cried out "I thirst," we are reminded that the only satisfaction for spiritual thirst is the "living water." The brief text from Judges reminds us that those who cry out to the Lord, will be satisfied in Him.
Lessons From Martha
09/27/20 Filed in: Servanthood
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "Lessons From Martha" and gives us some important things to focus on from Luke 10:38-42.
Therefore I Have Hope
09/20/20 Filed in: Hope
Pastor Lawrences preaches a message form Lamentations 3:18-26 encouraging us that in the middle of apparent chaos and crisis, there is a hope that can sustain your heart and mind.
Whole Lot of Shaking
09/13/20 Filed in: Testing
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "Whole Lot of Shaking" from Hebrews 12:18-29. See that you do not refuse him so when the foundations of this world are shaken, you will not be shaken along with it.
How Jesus Handles Your Pain
09/06/20 Filed in: Compassion
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Luke 7:11-15 entitled "How Jesus Handles Your Pain." Listen and be encouraged.
If God Is For Us
08/30/20 Filed in: Love of God
Pastor Lawrence preaches from Romans 8:31-39 encouraging us that in spite of the current society and its haste to condemn those who do not believe and feel the way that do, God is for His people and nothing can separate you from His love. If God is for you, there is no one who can be against you.
The One Voice to Hear
08/23/20 Filed in: Voice of God
Pastor Lawrence shares a message entitled "The One Voice to Hear" from Hebrews 1:1-4 encouraging us that of all the voices demanding your attention and your obedience, there is one voice that is above all that you must hear and obey.
Your Reaction to Trouble
08/15/20 Filed in: Faithfulness | Troubles
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message challenging us to check "Your Reaction to Trouble." We are assured that trouble will come, but our reaction to that trouble is up to us. He examines King Ahaz in 2 Chronicles 28:22-25 to help us realize the dangers of poor reactions when difficulty comes. Sometimes our best examples are those who show us what not to do.
The Powerful Results of Prayer
08/09/20 Filed in: Prayer | 2 Chronicles 20
Pastor Lawrence preaches on "The Powerful Results of Prayer" showing us from 2 Chronicles 20:15-17,22 three powerful results of praying and then stepping back to see God move on your behalf.
The Same Mindset
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Philippians 2:5-11 entitled "The Same Mindset." In this message we are encouraged to have the same mindset as Jesus. While our current culture pushes you to conform to its way of thinking, we see from scripture that our greatest example is Jesus, and He shows us the right attitude to have.
What We're Not Seeing
07/26/20 Filed in: Ephesians 6:10-20 | Spiritual Warfare
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "What We're Not Seeing" from Ephesians 6:10-20. Spiritual forces of darkness are at work in our world at this moment in history. We often lose sight of that when we look at what's going on around us. However, the Bible not only shows what is happening in the unseen world, but gives us the solution for how we must handle it as a believer.
Jesus Needs You
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "Jesus Needs You" from Matthew 9:35-38. The idea of God needing anyone may seem strange, but God desires to use each of us in a unique way to bring hope to a world that has lost hope.
Vengeance Isn't Yours
07/12/20 Filed in: Wrath of God | Revenge
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message entitled "Vengeance Isn't Yours." Romans 12:17-21 shows us the importance of leaving vengeance in the hands of the Lord. He is the one Who will ultimately set everything in this world right. God will have the final say!
Obeying God
07/05/20 Filed in: Obedience
The Pursuit of Your Soul
06/28/20 Filed in: Psalm 42 | Seeking God
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message on the subject "The Pursuit of Your Soul" taken from Psalm 42:1-2 and Matthew 6:33. What or Who is the pursuit of your soul? More than ever we need to go after the Lord and hear His voice.
Reactions
Pastor Lawrence shares a message from James 1:19-21 on what our reactions as believers should be during these difficult times.
Hope for Our World - Part 2
06/14/20
Pastor Lawrence preaches part 2 of Hope for Our World focusing on the great gospel that has the power to change hearts.
Hope for Our World
06/07/20 Filed in: Hope
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from 2 Chronicles 7:14, Micah 6:8 and Hebrews 12:1-3 pointing us to the only Hope for Our World.
Everyone on the Side of Truth
05/31/20 Filed in: Truth
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from John 14:6 and John 18:28-38 entitled "Everyone on the Side of Truth." What side are you on? It is determined in one short verse of scripture.
Unbelief vs Faith
Pastor Lawrence preaches from Numbers 13 and 14 on the difference between Unbelief and Faith. Be encouraged that faith always yields a positive result and unbelief yields a negative result.
The Peace of God
05/17/20 Filed in: Peace of God
Pastor Lawrence preaches on The Peace of God. Drawing from Isaiah 26:3 and Philippians 4:6-8, he encourages us to reach out to the Lord for the peace that only He can give regardless of the circumstances.
Lessons from a Praying Mother
05/10/20 Filed in: Prayer
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from 1 Samuel 1:10 and 1 Samuel 2:1 on Lessons from a Praying Mother.
Down and Out
Pastor Lawrence preaches a message from Luke 18:35-43 about what we should do when we are Down and Out.
Point Me in the Right Direction
Pastor Lawrence shares a message of hope from Psalm 34:1-10 where David points us in the right direction of Praise, Prayer and Protection.
Psalm 121
04/19/20 Filed in: Hope | Encouragement
A brief word of encouragement from Psalm121 to look to the Lord in the middle of our difficult situation.
Psalm 121
Psalm 121
Hope Because of the Resurrection
04/12/20 Filed in: Resurrection | Easter
Pastor Lawrence encourages us with the hope that is found in the resurrection.
Hope Because of the Resurrection
Hope Because of the Resurrection
Peter Walks on the Water
Pastor Lawrence shares a message of hope and faith from the account of Peter walking on the water.
Peter Walks on the Water
Peter Walks on the Water