Lighthouse OBX: Recent Episodes
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Thus, we as believers need to be conscious of the words we're speaking, as they carry weight. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the heart of the Father in regards to our words, as well as just how much of an impact speaking life can have on a situation.
The Lord's desire for us to walk in His fullness does not diminish over time. When one gives their life to Jesus, it is God's desire to use and bless it. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the "life beyond expectation" that Jesus has made available to us by His blood.
Jesus is not only the son of God, the creator and ultimate authority of the world, He is our savior. Jesus knew the task that laid before Him when He came to this earth as fully God and fully man, and He pursued it with joy, knowing He would soon be reunited with us in eternity. This Palm Sunday, Pastor Chris talks about God's role in our salvation, and just how meaningful it is to have Him as our Lord as well as our rescuer.
An instruction from the Lord that is often overlooked is that of giving back to Him. Tithing is an incredibly important part of following the Lord as it is an opportunity for man to give his blessing back to God. However, the Lord uses it to bless benefit his children as well. This Sunday, Pastor Chris teaches on the principles of tithing, as well as helping work through difficulties that often come with the matter.
Every believer has a place in the Lord's plan to further spread the gospel and his kingdom throughout the world. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the influence we have as Christians in our daily lives and the call the Lord has placed on us to use that influence for His kingdom and the building up of His church.
Part of knowing God and being His child is to follow Him as our Father. This Sunday, Pastor Chris goes into Luke 9 to discuss what it means to take up our cross and follow Him, giving ourselves as living sacrifices.
Our attitude in relation to the Lord and others is crucial to how we live out the gospel. This Sunday Pastor Chris continues our series on attitude as he discusses the our standing as children of God, and how that should impact how we think, live, and love.
Having the mind of Christ is an incredibly important thing when it comes to our daily lives as children of God. The outlook and attitude we choose to have in situations can make or break our responses to them. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives in to what it means to give the Lord our thinking and have and attitude of Him.
The Lord carries us through every situation. However, to trust Him well, we must know what He's saying. This Sunday, Pastor Chris continues our discussion on hearing and following the voice of God, as well as what it means to us.
For us to follow the Lord, we first have to know what He is saying. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses how we can heed the voice of God in our lives and walk closer with Him in all we do.
God's ways and His glory are not only things that make Him who He is, but they also define us as His children. This Sunday, our guest Dr. Kevin Myatt discusses God's ways and His glory, as well as how we can better get to know Him through chasing and experiencing Him in these.
This Sunday, our honored guest, Pastor Richard Ford, discusses what it means to be a part of the kingdom of heaven.
This Sunday, Pastor Chris concludes the series on fasting. He discusses the practical application of fasting through both scriptural and recent examples here in the church. Along with this, he summarizes the need for keeping one's self dependent on the Lord, ultimately finding satisfaction and guidance in the Him, and not leaning on one's own understanding and urges to make decisions.
As we discussed last week, fasting as a discipline is incredibly important in our kingdom walk. This Sunday, Pastor Chris continues by discussing how the Lord uses fasting to keep us humble and focused on Him, rather than giving in to the flesh and its way of doing things.
Fasting often does not get much attention in our modern, western society. However, fasting is an incredibly important discipline that Jesus Himself addresses and teaches about in scripture. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the principles behind fasting, and why it is such an important tool in our spiritual walk.
The Lord has called us to do and see great things. However, it's possible find ourselves not walking like Jesus and still trying to get there. Pastor Chris explains what it means to be obedient to the Lord and how simple obedience and responsibility in the little things, like forgiveness, are what leads us to large growth and increase in the kingdom.
Having the mind of Christ is a necessity for a steady and healthy walk as a believer. The Lord is calling us to think like He thinks and to have our gaze fixed on Him. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses having the mind of heaven as well as what it looks like.
Many of the Lord's promises come to us in seed form and we as His children must have faith and pursue Him and His will to see them come forth. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the seed principle in the kingdom and seeing the Lord's promises come to fruition, not by our own works, but by partnering with the King of the universe and the author of the promise.
It can often be tempting to handle things we see fit rather than how God asks us to live and respond, particularly when others are involved. Today, Pastor Chris discusses how we are to view things and people from the Lord's perspective as well as how what that perspective actually is, as provided by scripture.
Comparison is a subtle way of thinking that often causes believers to stumble or discount the work God has done or is doing. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses comparison and how we as believers are to address it and view our situations through the lens of Christ.
Jesus has tasked us as His children with taking on the role of changing our surroundings, rather than letting them change us. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into what it means to make a difference through following the Lord and allowing our relationship with Him to affect the atmosphere and those around us.
One's purpose in life is something that many think about, but don't always know the answer to. The work of Jesus on the cross not only shows us what our purpose is, but also gives us access to it and walking it out our relationship with God. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into the topic of purpose and what it means to us as believers both generally and specifically.
To follow and fall in love with our Lord we must first know Him. This Sunday, Pastor Chris provides a solid message on what it means to know Jesus on a practical level, as well as just how important and life changing it is.
Jesus is known as the horn of our salvation. His return is something we look forward to and base our lives around. Knowing Him closely is what can give us a better revelation of not only who He is but what He's doing. This Sunday, Pastor Chris delivers an impactful message on falling in love with Jesus, the horn of our salvation.
Unity is key to a healthy body of believers. Scripture provides countless passage on the importance and implementation of unity. This Sunday, Pastor Chris continues the series on building up the body of Christ by discussing unity in the Church, and how it is best implemented in accordance with the heart of God.
Building a healthy body of believers is a necessity for keeping the saints healthy. Walking in step with the Lord in the role He has place us in is a primary way we can carry this out. This Sunday Pastor Chris continues his Body Building series discussing what it takes to make a healthy church body.
Being a healthy and functional member of the body of Christ is integral for every believer. This Sunday, Pastor Chris walks us through how the body of Christ can be built up as well as the roles the Christians take on as they become involved in the community of believers.
Hearing the voice of God is part of having a full and healthy relationship with Him. The Lord's desire is to speak to us. However, we must cultivate ourselves according to His word and teaching so that we can hear Him and obey what He is saying. This Sunday Pastor Chris provides a wonderful message on how we are to learn to hear the voice of God, while providing both practical application and spiritual principles.
Hearing the voice of the Lord is something everyone who knows Him is capable of. However, so many people do not know how to hear His voice and consult Him for help and growth. This Sunday, Pastor Chris brings an insightful message on hearing God and discerning His voice as well as properly walking in response when when He speaks.
The Lord had more intended for mankind's relationship with Him than what we see up front. A life lived with God is one shaped by His love and affection through growth and blessings. This Sunday, Pastor Chris provides a powerful message on how one's life is shaped by drawing near to God and stewarding His promises.
Once we give our lives to Christ, we belong to Him. However, knowing, hearing, and fellowshipping with God can at times be overlooked. This Sunday Pastor Chris discusses what it means to belong to God and how we can know and hear from Him as His children.
This Sunday, guest speaker Ken Cowan delivers an impactful message about walking in the calling the Lord has on our lives. He discusses many of the things that have been made available to us from healing to encouragement.
Fathers are plan an incredibly important role for mankind. This Father's Day, Pastor Chris discusses the necessity of fathers and how the Lord has given fathers an irreplaceable position in the lives of their families, churches, and society as a whole.
This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses what it means to spiritually mature, as well as what that practically looks like, and how to properly grow spiritually. This is all deeply tied to a close walk with the Lord, as He is the source of growth and further becoming like Him.
Remembering the Lord and the things He has done is not only an incredibly important principle today, but has also been throughout the Old and New Testaments. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses the necessity of remembering the Lord as well as they methods He often gives us to do so.
The Pentecost experienced in the book of Acts by the early church was a profound moment for believers, in which they were given the gift of Holy Spirit. As Pastor Chris discusses this Sunday, this gift is not one to be taken lightly. Rather, we should make the most of this newfound relationship because walking in and being filled by Holy Spirit allows us to fully experience all He has for us.
This Sunday at Lighthouse, guest speaker Dr. Kevin Myatt teaches about the anointing of God. He discusses the different ways available for Holy Spirit to live in us, rest on us, and dwell with us as we enjoy our relationship with Jesus and pursue Him.
This Mother's Day, Pastor Chris talks about the role of motherhood, and just how vital it is to humanity. The Lord has given mother's an incredibly valuable position, which He Himself honors greatly.
During the times in which we live, it is imperative that we remain grounded in the Lord and a relationship with Him. This Sunday, Pastor Chris teaches about what it means to follow the Lord and forsake the ways of the world in every part of our lives and just how life changing that can be.
Scripture is far more important than most give it credit for. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses how the Bible is the living word of God, as well as what that means for us as believers and our potential to grow closer to God through His word, as well as have our lives changed in the process.
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Chris delivers a powerful message on our salvation, and what it means in light of eternity. Here we walk through our identity, new bodies, and place with the Lord after death.
A believer's identity is directly correlated with his destiny. This Sunday morning, Pastor Chris discusses the Identity of victory and freedom the Lord has bestowed on his children directly and how this impacts our destiny in Him.
This week, Pastor Chris delves into one's identity in Christ and everything that entails. How we see identity can be what holds us back or propels us forward in the Kingdom of God. Knowing our proper identity allows walking in victory, experiencing God's love, or finding freedom.
The Lord has given us the gift of complete and total freedom. Sadly, many believers today are not experiencing the freedom they are called to. This Sunday Pastor Chris discusses the freedom that has been made available to us through the Lord and how it can be made manifest through walking with Him.
The Lord has planned for and payed for our freedom. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into what it means and what it looks like to walk in freedom fully and truly.
Walking in freedom is a key element to living the fullest life in Christ possible. This Sunday Pastor Chris looks into how to find freedom in Christ and best walk it out in a practical and full way.
One of the primary tasks of a believer is to make a difference. Wonderfully for us, this is accomplished through the leading of the Lord, time with Him, and obedience to Him. This Sunday morning, Pastor Chris discusses what it means to a believer to make a difference as well as how to best complete this in the Lord and not on our own.
A real relationship with the Lord is what makes Christians who they are. This Sunday, Pastor Chris provides an impactful sermon on what it means to know God, and just how necessary intimacy with Him is.
Jesus did not leave us alone when He returned to heaven. This Sunday, Pastor Chris talk about the Holy Spirit and his the incredible role the Holy Spirit has in our lives through guidance, deliverance, and comforting, as well as how to properly pursue Him.
This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into how impactful fasting can be within the life of the believer, as well as examples and types of fasts within scripture.
Much of scripture hightlights Jesus's work with those whom society and even the church deems unnecessary. This Sunday, Pastor Chris speaks on how Jesus love to spend time and work on those who need Him most.
Pastor Chris dives into what it means to know Jesus and just how much this can lead believers into a deeper walk with Christ and take them farther in their kingdom walk.
A good relationship with the Holy Spirit is paramount to the walk of a believer. This Sunday, Pastor Chris discusses how we can protect and further our relationship with Him, and grow deeper and more mature as a result.
Thanksgiving is a necessity to not just growing, but flourishing in the kingdom of God. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into the need for giving thanks to the Lord, especially in days like this, as well as leading to deeper praise and worship of the Lord.
We as believers are called higher to not only pray into situations and have faith (as these are of the upmost importance), but also to act and step out in accordance with scripture. This Sunday, Pastor Chris delivers an impactful message on stepping out under the authority of Jesus to accomplish more than ever before.
Submission is instrumental for a believer to live in the calling God has for him or her. It allows God to have full ability to work His good plans for our lives and the lives others. This Sunday, Pastor Chris gives a provoking message on submission to the Lord and talks of real personal aaplications one can better follow the Lord with this mindset.
Fasting is often the least utilized tool of the believer despite its incredible imporance and effectiveness. Fasting is a way to grow closer with God as well as improve one's own quality of life in the kingdom. This Sunday, Pastor Chris continues his series on habits for the believer by talking about fasting while providing good applications for it in life.
Biblical meditation is a key component to properly growning in the Lord and walking out His plans. It allows for an improved perspective of what is going on around yourself as well as how the Lord is involved with what is going on in your life. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into an insightful message on the impacts of quality Biblical meditation as well as how to properly go about it.
The Lord has made Himself and His ways available to us. He has set us apart for his purpose and seeks for us to enter into his kingdom. This Sunday, Pastor Chris walks us through entering rest through Christ and His covenant.
Believers have a key role in this world. This is to bring heaven to earth. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into what it means to make a difference in the world as a believer, while being led and instructed by God.
We have a purpose as children of God. Many often lose sight of their purpose because of getting caught up in their own flaws. They see other obstacles as hindering them from God. When in reality God is what removes these obstacles, not us. This Sunday, Pastor Chris dives into discovering our purpose and removing our obstacles.
Many people, including Christians, can end up finding themselves trapped in the lies of the enemy. However, there is a source of freedom that is fully and freely available to anyone who is willing to accept it. God wants to provide us freedom in any and all circumstances as his beloved children. This Sunday, Pastor Chris talks about Finding Freedom in the Lord, rather than continuing to believe the lies the world will try to throw at us.