LakeView Stoughton Sermons: Recent Episodes
LakeView Church
Preaching and teaching from the gathered worship services of LakeView Church, an Evangelical Free church in Stoughton, WI.
What does it mean to "outdo one another in showing honor" (Romans 12:10)? We'll look at what the Bible has to say about honoring one another and discuss two specific ways to put this command into practice.
There are over 50 "one another" statements in the New Testament, including encourage one another, forgive one another, bear one another's burdens, and more. The command to love one another summarizes them all.
Allelon is the Greek word translated "one another." In this series, we'll look at eight of the one another statements in the New Testament that teach us how to follow Jesus together. We begin with the idea that in Christ we are one body and individually members of one another.
What are "elders" in the church, and why do we have them? How are elders today different from elders in the Bible? In this message, we'll look at the biblical leadership of God's flock, the church, and how we are working to care for, serve, and lead our congregation for the glory of God and the common good.
While our mission to make disciples hasn't changed, our context has. A changing world requires changing methods to fulfill a timeless mission. In this message, we'll talk about 1) how the target has moved and 2) how we're going to move it back.
It may seem to us that a lot has changed, especially in the last couple of years. But one thing that hasn't changed for the past 2,000 years is our great commission from Jesus. While the contexts and methods vary, our mission stays the same.
How can we say that without God, we have nothing good? In this Psalm, we'll see that God is our portion, our counselor, our savior, our joy, and our life.
In Psalm 8 we see the dignity of humankind, the humility of Christ, and the wonder of faith.
Blessed are those who hunger for life made right. Hungering for justice begins with hungering and thirsting for God.
Those who recognize their sin and mourn find themselves blessed by a God who is full of grace and mercy.
"Great favor and fortune are bestowed upon those who recognize their desperate need for mercy and grace from God for they dwell in the realm where God rules in the here and now and in the time to come."
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
In this sermon series we are looking at the Seven Deadly Sins listed in scripture: Vainglory, Envy, Sloth, Avarice, Wrath, Gluttony, and Lust. Diving into God's Word together, we will learn about how these seven sins corrode our lives and compete for God's place in our hearts. We will discuss how the Scriptures instruct us to get rid of these sins and what practices the Bible encourages for keeping these destructive vices out of our lives for good!
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Lindsey Ether. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Lindsey Ether. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman. Scripture Read by Robin Ether.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Lindsey Ether. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman. Scripture Read by Barb Roe.
God led us to 2 Kings 12 to show us His calling for this year. Remove the high places. Repair the damage. Restore the watchmen.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Lindsey Ether. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Cheryl Gahan. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Emily English. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Jo Barriga. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Cindy Knapton. Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to King Solomon, who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God.
Scripture Read by Aaron Emerson (missionary in Orlando, Florida through CRU). Series artwork hand-drawn by Carson Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to King Solomon, who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture Read by Katie Ladell. The series artwork was hand-drawn by Carsen Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to King Solomon, who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Berit Gretz. The series artwork was hand-drawn by Carsen Hoffman.
What is "the good life?" According to King Solomon, who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, everything in life is meaningless without God. Scripture read by Gary Cook (elder). The series artwork was hand-drawn by Carsen Hoffman.
After spending over two years learning from the book of Acts, we take today to respond to what God has spoken to us.
We have spent over two years learning from the book of Acts. In today's final sermon from this book, Pastor Andy asks us, "how do we carry on the story of Acts today?"
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
Today we celebrate that Jesus is alive! When we pray, we are praying to a living God who actually has the power to hear us, help us, save us and heal us. Hallelujah!
We remember the tremendous sacrifice of Jesus, that his body was broken and his blood was shed for our forgiveness.
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Jesus has come as our King, but He is not likely worldly kings or leaders. The people waved their palms and shouted "Hosanna!" which means "save us!", as Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But Jesus turned out to be a different kind of king, one of humility, who chose to suffer, whose heart was broken for His people. Will we accept Him as He is and receive His terms of peace?
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
In today's message, we explore the only sermon in the book of Acts that Paul preached to the church. Pastor Andy Teaching from the text, what healthy leadership should look like in the church. Paul's sermon gives us great insight into who elders are and what it means to shepherd the church.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
The State of the Church message is when we share what God has called us to for the next season. Following Jesus is something we do together for the glory of God and the common good.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
From 120 disciples in the first century to over 2 billion Christians today, the Book of Acts tells the story of an unstoppable spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down.
The Book of Acts tells the story of a spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down. Today, over 2,000 years later, some two billion people follow Christ. The gospel of Jesus is unstoppable.
The Book of Acts tells the story of a spiritual movement that literally turned the world upside down. Today, over 2,000 years later, some two billion people follow Christ. The gospel of Jesus is unstoppable.
On our first Sunday together in 2021, Mike Moll shares an overview of the first 15 chapters of Acts. Picking up in Chapter 16, Mike shows us that God spoke clearly to his apostles and he is still speaking to his people today.
Jesus fulfilled hundreds of prophecies about God's plan to rescue the world from sin and death. In this series, we look at just a few.
In Genesis 3:14-15, we find the first prophecy about Jesus: that He would crush the serpent's head. We explore that prophecy and its fulfillment in this message.
This series looks at some of the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah and their fulfillment in Jesus. He truly is the Savior of the world.
Jesus is enough. If you have Jesus, you have everything. If you don't have Jesus, even if you have everything you don't have anything.
How can we stand firm in our faith when we are surrounded by so much distraction and doubt?
One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to watch someone who does it really well. In Philippians 3:12-21, we'll see the Apostle Paul's example and learn from one of the best what it looks like to follow Jesus.
Paul returns to the topic of joy in Philippians 3:1-11. That leads us to ask the question, "Where does true joy come from?"
Are we living lives that are submitted to the Lordship of Jesus? Are we living lives that are worthy of the Gospel? Pastor Josh shares from Philippians 2:19-30 and challenges us to live in a way that looks different from the world around us, letting go of our own self interestest and enjoying the freedom of submitting to the Lordship of Jesus.
Paul told the Philippians they were to become like Jesus. But that sounds like a pretty tall order... how can we become like Jesus? It's so simple, it's almost unbelievable.
We don't often associate the word humility with the word King. Philippians 2:5-11 tells of how the greatest King, Jesus, chose humility and in doing so saved the whole world. With Jesus as our standard, living a life that reflects His attitude can and will certainly change the world around us. Are we ready to walk humbly as Jesus did?
Undivided. That's not a word we'd use to describe much of anything in our society these days. In the face of division, strife, rage, hatred, and brokenness, it is essential that the family of God be undivided in love for Christ, for the world, and for one another.
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21 NIV). The Apostle Paul wrote those words from prison. Do we have that kind of commitment to Jesus? If we do, we'll find it makes all the difference in our lives, even in the midst of suffering.
We meditate on and celebrate one of the most hopeful, joy-filled, inspiring, encouraging, and exciting verses in all of Scripture, Philippians 1:6. "... being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
We have found ourselves living in challenging times. We are facing a global pandemic, riots and civil unrest are hurting our cities, while fires and hurricanes are destroying people's homes. All of this chaos has caused many of us to wonder: are we nearing the end? Pastor Andy shares an excellent sermon from Matthew 24 encouraging us to not be alarmed. These scriptures tell us to stand firm in our faith and continue to press on in our mission to share the Gospel with the world around us.
In Mark 11, Jesus cursed a fig tree and ran the livestock market out of the temple courtyard. What was he up to?
In Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable that seems to endorse the actions of a dishonest manager who stole from his master. How can Jesus teach something like this? Let's jump into the story and see what it really means.
As we look at The Parable of the Great Banquet, we see that Jesus was using the parable as a critique of the values of the society in his day. Jesus looked at what was going on among God's own people, and said through this story, "The kingdom is not like this." As we examine this parable, we'll ask four questions:
What does this teach us about God and his kingdom? What does this teach us about the people who are part of God's kingdom? What does this teach us about the people who are not part of God's kingdom? How can we reflect this kingdom glimpse?
Why did Jesus tell parables? In this series, we'll see that the parables pack a lot more punch than we often think. They're not just sermon illustrations or Jesus' version of Aesop's Fables. They're commentary on life and the Kingdom of God.
In the final week of teaching through our EFCA Statements of Faith, Pastor Josh asks us the question: what does biblical faith look like? As we look beyond this world into the eternal life that lies ahead for those of us that have put our faith in Jesus, 1 Corinthians 15 encourages us to hold firmly to the gospel and stand firm in our heavenly hope. Our biblical faith will overflow producing lives that bring God glory!
What comes to mind when you think of the return of Christ? Joy? Excitement? Anticipation? Fear? Dread? Anxiety? Often, we link the second coming with the Great Tribulation and terror described in Revelation, and try not to think about it. But, the return of Christ is our motivation, our hope, and our greatest joy. If we want to be more earthly good, we need to be more heavenly minded.
The world desperately needs to SEE the people of God ACTING like the people of God. Taking Jesus' words from Matthew 5:13-16, we are challenged to avoid compromise and taking on the ways of the world (losing our saltiness). We must shine with hope despite the darkness.
Have you ever been hurt by the church or someone in the church? Many of us have! This pain can make us wonder, "what's the point of church?" In todays sermon, Pastor Josh shares a powerful message about the identity of the church and how God designed the church to truly be.
Why has the Holy Spirit come? What does he do? And how can I have the Spirit at work in my life?
This week Pastor Josh Raley asks. "Where will you set your hope?" Through Jesus' interaction with Nicodemus in John chapter 3, Pastor Josh show us that Jesus is our only hope of salvation! (This is the EFCA's 5th statement of faith.)
This week Pastor Andy preaches through the fourth article from our LakeView (EFCA) statement of faith: We believe that Jesus is God. Looking at Mark chapter 3, Andy teaches us that what we believe about Jesus is the most important thing about our lives. Some people think that Jesus is a lunatic and others accuse him of being a liar, but those who acknowledge Jesus as Lord belong to the family of God.
What's wrong with the world? Why are things such a mess? What happened, and how do we fix it? This message looks at Article 3 of our Statement of Faith: The Human Condition.
Why do Christians make such a big deal about the Bible? We believe it is God's Word. This message explores the implications of that statement.
What is God like and what difference does it make? Pastor Josh Raley turns to Matthew chapter 3 to answer that question. We believe in one God, who exists as three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Believing this truth informs everything that we do and every relationship that we have.
Reading through Psalm 107 we are encouraged to look at the stories that are shaping us. We can look at the stories of faith throughout the Bible, church history and the incredible testimonies from our own church family and see these powerful stories as our own because we are united in Christ!
Sin weighs us down, but if we confess our sin, the weight is lifted because God sets us free.
We all face seasons that seem like we are in a wilderness. We may feel like we are in a wilderness season during this Covid-19 pandemic. Walking through Psalm 63, Pastor Andy challenges us to focus on God and allow God to root Himself in every area of our lives. We are encouraged and invited to put our TRUST in Him.
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and best-loved passages of all time. We step into these ancient words and rest in the assurance they still provide, 3,000 years after they were originally written!
Psalm 6 is a psalm of lament. Throughout the Book of Psalms the raw honesty and vulnerability invites us to do a "heart-dump" to God. In the process, we find His love and faithfulness ever near.
Can we have hope in the middle of the wilderness? The answer to that depends on where you put your trust. Psalm 146 points us to God as the only true source of hope.
Matthew 14:22-33. Jesus walked on the water. This well-known Bible story has great relevance to the storm raging across our world in the form of a coronavirus.
John 11 tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. But Lazarus wasn't the only one Jesus called from the grave that day. Tune in for this special Easter drive-in service. The full service (with music) is available on YouTube.
(Palm Sunday) Pastor Josh Raley shares a powerful message from John 12:12-28. Jesus is a different kind of King--the kind that we are truly searching for, but who is completely different than anything this world can offer us. Are we willing to receive the Hope that is found in this different kind of King and fix our eyes on Him alone?
In Acts 15:36-16:5 we pull out three application points that apply directly to us today. Conflict is inevitable, mistakes are made, and sometimes relationships are broken, but God can bring good out of any situation!
We continue our series through Acts, learning how the first Christians lived as Christians. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, our gatherings are looking more and more like the house churches that characterized early Christianity. This week, we find ourselves in Acts 15.
Jesus is disruptive. How will you respond? In Acts 14 we see a few reactions and responses to the message of Christ, and we're challenged with how we react when Jesus disrupts our lives.
How did Christianity go from 120 scared disciples in an upper room to over 2 billion followers of Jesus today? There's only one answer to that: living on mission through the power of the Holy Spirit. We turn to Acts 13:1-12 to see how.
What must I do to have eternal life? How do we conquer our greatest enemy, death? In Mark 10:17-27, Jesus reveals the answer to this question.
Being a disciple of Jesus is a lifelong exchange. As we follow Him, we lay down the old self and take on the ways of Jesus. From Mark 10:35-52, we see that to become more like Jesus is to follow in the path of the Servant King who came to give His life as a ransom for many.
Mark 5:21-43 shows us that Jesus' call to follow Him is for everyone, no matter who you are. The path we take following Him will not be easy, but it will always be worth it.
In Luke 14:25-35, Jesus speaks challenging words about what it means to be his disciple. Count the cost and finish what you started with Jesus.
Proverbs 4:1-9 has three words and three generations that help us understand more of God's design for life.
Some studies suggest we'll spend 50% of our lives working... that's a big chunk of life at work! In light of that, we'll dig into Proverbs 6:6-11 to uncover some principles for developing a wise work ethic.
Wisdom is skill at life, and Proverbs 3:21-35 shows us a few things about how God created life to work.
Parents have a sacred responsibility before God to do everything in their power to pass their faith in Jesus on to their kids. Proverbs 1:8-19 reveals two principles that help us do that.
The parable of the Good Samaritan is a popular story commonly used as an example to strive for. But are we reading this parable the right way? Is it really about how I should treat others? Or is there something more to the story?
Is it actually possible to spend less in our hyper-materialistic culture? We turn to Matthew 6:19-24 to see not only that we can spend less, but that we should.
What does proper worship look like for us when we serve a God who is merciful, compassionate and relational? Worship Director Stephanie Martin looks at Romans 12:1-2 to explore why our hearts can be full of expectation to experience him and be encouraged to respond when we do, even when it is costly for us.
Next Steps Associate Pastor candidate Josh Raley preached from John 4. Through a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well, we get a glimpse of what true worship is and how we can give it to God.
Why is it important to worship together? Why should Christians make “going to church” a priority? We turn to Psalm 95 to see what the Scriptures have to say about this question.
In Acts 12, Luke has a squirrel moment. But his momentary distraction turns out to be a very relevant story for us today! In this passage, we’ll see how Christians should biblically respond to our celebrity-worshiping culture.
Acts 11:19-30 tells about an unstoppable church in Antioch. This was a church on mission that we would do well to learn from.
When Peter, a Jewish Christian, went into the home of Cornelius, a Gentile, to share the message of Jesus, it changed the course of Christian history forever. Here’s how those events 2,000 years ago still impact our lives today!
We read amazing stories of miracles in the Bible… but, why don’t we see miracles like these today? Acts 9:32-43 helps us understand how we can experience the miraculous power of God in our lives, just like Peter and the first Christians did.
Our Father in Heaven sent not only His Son, but presently His Holy Spirit to be with us. He has promised that those who seek Him will find Him. As we give Him our attention, what does it look like to experience His presence? We can rest in knowing that it will look like whatever the Father wants it to.
Guest speaker Ajit Christopher jumps into the You Asked For It series with a message from the Book of Jonah about why Christians should engage in missions.
We continue our series answering questions submitted by the congregation with the question: What does it mean to take up your cross? Jesus said this multiple times in the Gospels, and we turn to Mark 8 to see exactly what He meant by these words.
How can we say that Jesus is the only way to God? Isn’t that arrogant and intolerant? Isn’t that narrow-minded? Let’s honestly examine the problem of religious exclusivity, and see how the gospel’s response to the problem compares with popular culture’s response to the problem.
We started a sermon series answering common questions submitted by YOU! The first and most asked question was: What will Heaven be like? Let’s dig into Revelation to see what the Bible has to say about this fascinating topic!
At our Dunk & Roast service, Pastor Andy spoke on prayer, sharing four prayers that have changed his life. May these prayers bless you as well!
When sin entered the world, it broke human relationships with God, with themselves and with others. So the question is: How can these broken relationship be healed? FORGIVENESS. Listen as Andy and Tara explore Acts 9: God's ultimate grace & forgiveness, forgiving ourselves, and then forgiving others.
How do we seize the God-given opportunities to share Jesus with others? Looking at Acts 8:26-40, we learn some very practical tips from the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Napoleon Bonaparte said, "Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad deeds. It all depends on the principles that direct them.” What are the principles that drive our ambitions? In Acts 8:1-25, we see three very ambitious people, with three very different outcomes of their ambition.
In our society, we have a crisis of integrity. But what is integrity and how can we live with integrity? Proverbs 20:7 shows us it’s more than we often think, and the Bible guides us to a life lived with integrity.
We conclude Acts 7, looking at Stephen’s sermon to the Sanhedrin. We have an opportunity to do today what they didn’t: repent.
God’s plan for His people is unstoppable, but sometimes it doesn’t unfold in the way we expect. How well do we do when God’s plan doesn’t meet our expectations? What can we learn from Israel’s deliverance out of Ancient Egypt that will encourage our hearts towards God today?
God has an unstoppable plan to save the world. In this message, we go back in time 3,800 years to see God’s plan unfolding in the life of Joseph. God had a plan for Joseph, and God has a plan for you.
As a movement, Christianity has been unstoppable the past 2,000 years. But, its beginning goes back further than the Book of Acts. Our faith actually began about 4,000 years ago with a promise God made to a man named Abram. This is that story.
In Acts 6:1-7, the apostles delegate authority in the church so they may continue to focus on the ministry of the Word. Christ humbled Himself and came to serve mankind. To be like Christ, we also must serve each other, considering others to be better than ourselves.
As we turn to Acts 5:17-42 and see how the apostles were treated by the religious leaders of the day, we ask why anyone would want to suffer for Jesus. But, as this passage reveals, we discover that Jesus is worth it!
What does church unity look like and how is it threatened? Acts 4:32-5:16 teaches us about unity, and how Satan tries to destroy it. We also learn about God’s holiness and His expectation of our obedience.
What should we do when we’re faced with a challenge or problem in life that threatens our ability to follow Jesus? Acts 4:23-31 shows us what the first Christians did when they experienced this, and we can learn from their example how to pray Kingdom-prayers and have the victory.
How do you know if you’re growing as a disciple, or making any progress following Jesus? Galatians 5:22-23 teaches us that the fruit of the Spirit is a sign of life and growth as a follower of Jesus.
A disciple is someone who is actually following Jesus. Discipleship happens when the Spirit applies the Word to our lives in the context of the church to help us follow in Jesus’ footsteps. In this message, we dig into the context of the church and discover that discipleship happens in three places: a gathered place, a scattered place, and a close place.
Every plant needs water, soil, and sunlight to grow, even though every plant grows differently. In the same way, every disciple experiences spiritual growth differently, and yet we all need three essential ingredients to continue growing spiritually.
What is a disciple? How do we live as disciples of Jesus? We turn to Matthew 4:18-22 and take our cues from Jesus.
Why do we celebrate Easter? What is the significance of the resurrection? Does it really matter that Jesus lives? These are the questions the Bible answers in our Easter celebration worship service.
What is Palm Sunday and why do we celebrate it? What’s the deal with the palm leaves? Christians do weird things, and playing with leaves in church is one of them. But, as we’ll see, it has great significance for life both now and in the future.
Peter and John are called before the Sanhedrin to explain the healing of the crippled man and their teaching in the name of Jesus. Peter and John boldly confront the Sanhedrin, bearing witness to the Truth. God is working out His plan to spread the Gospel and grow His church. Part of God’s plan is for believers to be His witnesses, starting in Jerusalem, and now all around the world.
In the name of Jesus, miracles occur! What does it mean to have faith in His “name?” And how are we expected to participate in His miraculous power of healing extended towards us?
What is a “normal” Christian life? We turn to Acts 2:42-47 to see what normal life was like for the very first Christians. How “normal” is your life as a follower of Jesus?
At the very first church service in history, the Apostle Peter preached the sermon that is the bedrock of our faith, the unstoppable message that defines what Christianity is. Let’s dig into Acts 2:14-41 and find out what that rock is on which Christ built His church.
Acts 2:1-13 records a turning point in human history: the day on which God the Holy Spirit was poured out on all followers of Jesus. We’ll see what some of the practical implications of this incredible event are for us today.
What do you do while you’re waiting on God’s next move? We dive into Acts 1:12-26 to get wisdom from God’s Word about how to wait productively.
How did Christianity go from a movement started by Jesus and a handful of disciples to over 2.3 billion people who identify as Christians today? We begin a new series through the Book of Acts, which shows just how this whole “Christianity” thing started.
Baptism is one of those weird traditions in church. And what makes it confusing is that it seems like every church does it just a little differently. What is baptism, why do we get baptized, and why does LakeView practice baptism the way we do?
Christians do weird things… like eating crackers and drinking juice in church. What is Communion and why do we do it? In this message we dig into Scripture to uncover a precious gemstone of the Christian faith.
Pastor Andy turns to Matthew 28:16-20 to assess the church’s mission and what God has next for LakeView.
Pastor Andy concludes a short series in Proverbs looking at Proverbs 5:1-23. In these verses we find important principles for protecting our marriages in a sex-crazed society, and living according to God’s plan, even when it’s not easy or popular.
Proverbs (well, really the whole Bible) is a treasure trove of wisdom for life. It teaches us how God designed life to work. This week Pastor Andy turns to Proverbs 3:1-12 to unpack it’s teaching in how we relate to God, which in turn changes everything else in our lives.
Pastor Andy continues the series through Proverbs by looking at Proverbs 2:1-22. This “wisdom poem” from the Old Testament shows us just a few of the benefits that come from living by God’s wisdom.
Solomon asked God for wisdom, and God granted it to him. Solomon wrote most of Proverbs, including the theme of the book, Proverbs 1:7. Mike Moll discusses worldly wisdom versus Godly wisdom. He also looks at what made Solomon ask for wisdom. What is it that he wanted to know how to do? What is the application for us today, and for LakeView Church at this time?
Christmas Eve at LakeView Church. Pastor Andy finished up the Advent series by looking at John 1:1-14 to see what the Bible says about who Jesus is, and how we need to decide what we're going to do with that claim.
Hope, love, joy, and peace. In this fourth Advent message, Pastor Andy turns to the Book of Philippians to find out how we can have the peace of God and the God of peace this Christmas.
“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials” (1 Peter 1:6, NIV). How can the Bible say that we should rejoice in the middle of suffering? Pastor Andy digs into 1 Peter 1:3-9 to find out what Peter meant when he wrote those words, and how they apply to our lives today.
Pastor Andy continues our Christmas series with a message from 1 John 4:7-21 about love. When we receive God’s love and complete it by sharing it with others, God shines in us. This Christmas, let’s love like no one else!
Guest speaker, Beau Martin, begins the Advent series focusing on Hope. Jesus Christ came to earth and fulfilled, in detail, the prophesies concerning the Messiah, the hope of Israel. As we wait for His return, will we continue to praise Him by being a light in this world? Will we continue to place our hope in Him, even if we look foolish?
Chrismons are a special kind of Christmas ornament created in the colors of white and gold to symbolize different parts of the story of Jesus and who He is. The LakeView Kids created these ornaments and hung them on the trees in our main auditorium during the four different parts of Jesus' story (Sunday's message): Jesus was Born, Jesus Lives/Dies/Rose Again, Jesus is God, and Jesus Saves. As you listen, may you be filled with joy for the amazing grace given to us through Jesus this Christmas season!
In Ephesians 3:14-21, the Apostle Paul prayed for the church. The same prayer he prayed for his church is the prayer we're praying for ours: that God would drench us in his overwhelming love to know what goes beyond the limits of knowledge and be filled with all the fullness of God.
Pastor Andy continues the series on prayer with a look at Psalm 16, a prayer of dependence and confidence in God. How can we say that God is our only hope? Why do Christians put all their eggs in God’s basket? Why do we pray: “Lord, I need you”?
Pastor Andy starts a new series on prayer, the most important thing we can do as Christians to experience the love of God, to have a victorious faith, and to accomplish the Great Commission. Each message in the series is paired with a popular worship song that parallels the theme of the Scripture. This week’s sermon is on the Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Luke.
Mike shares why our confidence in the promises of Christ and our hope of a future together with him in paradise should give us joy in all circumstances and help our faith persevere through the trials of this life.
Mike discusses how the Bible uses the word "hope," why believers have hope, how they get that hope, and what that hope is.
“Forgive and forget.” Or so we’re told. So often we believe that forgiving means forgetting, and since forgetting about the sin and hurt someone has caused us is darn near impossible, we give up and assume we just can’t forgive. But biblical forgiveness is not forgetting, as we see in the final message in our series, Lies Christians Swallow.
“The word on the street is that faith is a potent mixture of intellectual and emotional self-control that when properly harnessed can literally change outcomes through positive thinking and clear visualization” (Larry Osborne, Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe). What is faith? And, can it really fix anything? Pastor Andy looks at these questions from a biblical perspective as we continue the series, Lies Christians Swallow.
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” But does that really mean that raising kids in a godly home guarantees they’ll grow up to follow Jesus? What about all the kids who were raised well, but walked away from God as adults? Pastor Andy continues our series, Lies Christians Swallow, by looking at some parenting wisdom from the Bible.
There are many false ideas, spiritual urban legends, floating around our churches today. Unfortunately, we often swallow these lies hook, line, and sinker, and then get frustrated with God for failing to keep promises He never made! Pastor Andy kicks off a new series, Lies Christians Swallow, by looking at a common misconception about God’s will. Does God really have a “blueprint” for our lives?
What is the best part of knowing Jesus? Some might say forgiveness. Others, freedom from addiction. Still others would say it’s the peace and joy they’ve found in Christ. And most would probably say the promise of eternal life is the best part of knowing Jesus. While all those things are true and good, Pastor Andy preaches from Luke 10:38-42 to show us what the best part of knowing Jesus truly is.
Pastor Andy finishes our series through 1 Corinthians with the final chapter. The Apostle Paul, who wrote the letter, concludes with several personal comments and parting thoughts. What we can see clearly is that church isn’t just a non-profit organization, a corporation selling Jesus as a product, or an entertainment agency. Church isn’t business, it’s personal—it’s a community, a family.
Beau Martin continues the “This is Church” series by preaching on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. In the passage, the Apostle Paul warns the Corinthians not to believe in a gospel other than this: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. In order to remember our “first love”, we take a look at how this simple gospel message was told, and foretold, “according to the Scriptures.”
Pastor Andy preaches through 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 about what is fitting for church. When the church gathers, what should our gatherings look like? What should the character of our meetings be? How does our worship reflect the character of the God we worship? How can we be a Spirit-filled church? And what does this mean for LakeView as we move forward?
What is speaking in tongues? And what is prophecy? Why does the Bible say that prophecy is more beneficial in church than tongues if both are from the Holy Spirit? And what does this supernatural stuff have to do with us today? These are the questions we consider as Pastor Andy continues our series through 1 Corinthians, This is Church.
Pastor Andy continues the series through 1 Corinthians with one of most all-time well-loved passages of Scripture in history: 1 Corinthians 13, the “love” chapter. We’ll see that this passage isn’t about marriage, but rather about the pathway to spiritual greatness. Why is love the most excellent path to true spirituality? Listen and find out!
"The church is the Body of Christ." Those words are so familiar, almost too familiar, we sometimes forget the significance of them. As Pastor Andy continues our series through 1 Corinthians, This is Church, we’ll see that just as one Holy Spirit manifests His power through many different gifts, so the one Body of Christ is formed from many different parts, and the church is made up of many different people… but all according to the will and plan of God.
What does it mean to be spiritual? What is true spirituality from the Holy Spirit if God? How do you know what is of the Holy Spirit and what isn’t? These are the questions we tackle as Pastor Andy continues our series through 1 Corinthians.
In 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Paul admonishes the Corinthian church for the divisions in the church and the way they are handling the Lord’s Supper. Mike Moll shares that communion is a sign of our continued walk with and fellowship with Jesus, and also discusses the role that baptism and good works have in being evidence of and completing our faith.
Pastor Andy kicks off our summer sermon series through the end of 1 Corinthians with one of the weirdest, most debated, most difficult to understand passages in the entire New Testament! As we study 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, we’ll see that it’s not so much about what role women should have in the church, but rather how women and men should go about fulfilling the role and ministry God has given to them.
In John 20:22, the Resurrected Christ breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Then nearly 7 weeks later the Ascended Christ poured out the gift the Father had promised, the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4; 2:4,17,33). We look into these two different experiences of “receiving the Holy Spirit” and the supernatural results that Sprit-filled believers can expect, individually and corporately.
We live in the era of the Holy Spirit, when the Spirit of God advances the mission of God through the church of God. What does the mission of the Holy Spirit look like, and how does He work in and through us to accomplish that mission? Pastor Andy briefly examines five stories from the Book of Acts that reveal the Spirit on mission.
In Ephesians 5:18, the Bible commands us to “be filled with the Spirit.” What does that mean? How can we be filled with the Spirit? And why are some Christians not filled with the Spirit? Pastor Andy continues our series on the Holy Spirit by looking at what the Bible has to say about the filling of the Spirit in the life of a believer.
2,000 years ago during the Jewish holiday of Pentecost, the world changed. The Holy Spirit was poured out with power and supernatural miracles, fulfilling an ancient prophecy and ushering in a new era in human history. Pastor Andy continues our series on the Holy Spirit as we look at this incredible event in Acts 2 and explore what it means to live in the Last Days.
It’s always nice having a guide and someone who can speak up for us. This week, hear from John 16 about how the Holy Spirit is our advocate and guide as we honor the high school seniors at LakeView.
Who is the Holy Spirit? There are so many weird, wacky ideas about Him floating around in the world, and to be honest, there’s a lot of unknown as well. For millions of Christians today, it’s too easy to neglect the Holy Spirit because we’re not really sure who He is, what He does, or how He works. Pastor Andy kicks off a new series, The God Christians Forget, by laying a biblical foundation for who the Holy Spirit is. As we’ll discover in the weeks to come, He is the key to living the Christian life God has called us to.
Do you tend to be a rule-keeper or a rule-breaker? How do rules and laws relate to right and wrong? What is right and wrong, anyway? Pastor Andy brings the fourth message in our series Stuff Christians Believe as we see what the Bible has to say about living a righteous life. Hint: It's not about following the rules!
What is the meaning of life? Philosophers have spent lifetimes debating and arguing that very question. The world has many ideas about why we exist, but they all fall short in some way. In this third message from the Stuff Christians Believe series, Pastor Andy examines how the Bible answers the question, Why am I here?
“Who am I?” is a question we all have to ask ourselves at some point. Mike Moll discusses the answer to this question from a biblical perspective. We are all created and loved by God, but because of sin, we are born separated from God. God calls us to faith in Christ so that we can be reconciled to Him and adopted as His children. When we place our faith in Christ, we are new creations and our eternal destiny changes, but we must learn to renew our minds and walk in our new identity. God’s love for us is not based on our performance but is based on our being his beloved children, clothed with the righteousness of Christ.
The word “Christian” has almost completely lost its meaning in today’s world. What does it mean to be a Christian? What do Christians believe? What values do we hold? What are some of the things Christians do? Pastor Andy starts a new series that will weave in and out over the next couple of years as we explore what it really means to be a Christian. It begins with what we believe, specifically what we believe about God. That is the fundamental question of life, because what you believe about God determines everything else. Join us as we explore some basic Christian beliefs over the next five weeks.
Easter Sunday at LakeView Church! This special service included baptisms, music, and a message from Pastor Andy. We concluded our series through the Gospel of Mark, which is a “choose your own adventure” Gospel. As he brings his powerful story of Jesus to a close in Mark 16:1-8, Mark challenges us to choose our own adventure when it comes to following Jesus.
We continue to learn from the Gospel of Mark as Pastor Andy teaches another week in the Who is This Man? series. The passage is Mark 15, the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. As we see what Jesus endured on the cross, we’ll see how everyone around Jesus responded and reacted to Him, and we’ll be challenged with the question: What is my response to the crucifixion?
Pastor Andy continues the series through Mark’s Gospel. In Mark 14:32-52, Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples to spend the night in prayer. It was there He faced His darkest hour, the moment at which He began to experience separation from God the Father. As we see Jesus face the dark night of the soul, we’ll discover the way through (not around) suffering in our own lives.
Teaching from Mark 9:2-13, Mike Moll discusses how the Law and Prophets, Mark, and all of Scripture point to Jesus. In light of God’s great story and Jesus’ glory, we are called to respond. We are called to open our hearts to Jesus as Lord, and then to love God and others well. In the end, it’s all about relationships; our relationship with Jesus and our relationships with the people God has placed in our lives.
Pastor Andy teaches from Mark 8:27-9:1, the passage where Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me.” What does mean for us today? We’ll see that when it comes to following Jesus, we’re either all in or all out… are you all in?
Have you ever gotten something mostly right, but a little wrong? Sometimes being close just doesn’t cut it. It’s the same with who we say Jesus is. If we’re mostly right, but a little off, it can have negative consequences on our faith. Pastor Alex continues our series through the Gospel of Mark and challenges us to see the signs and recognize who Jesus is.
Pastor Andy kicks off the second half of our series through the Gospel of Mark, Who Is This Man?. We look at Mark 7:1-23, and discuss what is it that makes a person clean or unclean? Do you consider yourself to be presentable to God, or do you think of yourself as defiled and “unclean”? How do you know? And more importantly, if you are unclean, how do you become clean? These questions are answered in Mark 7:1-23.
Mike Moll, chairman of our elders, concludes our series in Proverbs with a message about generosity. God has said a lot in His Word about giving, and it’s wise to live the way God intended us to live. Why is giving such an important part of God’s plan for us?
Pastor Andy continues our series from Proverbs, taking us to Proverbs 27:23-27 with a lesson from King Solomon on planning ahead. As we discover from the Scripture, it’s wise to think about tomorrow today.
Beau Martin brings us a message from Proverbs 8:1-13 and 14:11 about speaking righteously and using our words to build up instead of tear down.
This week we started a new series from the Book of Proverbs called Wisdom for the New Year. Pastor Andy goes to Proverbs 4:20-27 to bring a message written by King Solomon over 3,000 years ago—a message that is still relevant today. The Bible is filled with wisdom that will help us discover God’s design for life and live according to His plan.
At the heart of most New Year’s resolutions is the desire to be happier. But what is happiness and how can we pursue it in 2018? Pastor Andy teaches three lessons about the pursuit of happiness from Psalm 1.
Pastor Andy Fuqua brings the story of the wise men from Matthew 2:1-12 for a Christmas Eve candlelight service. What is the greatest gift you can give this Christmas? The best Christmas gift you can ever give is to give yourself to the Lord.
Pastor Alex Unis continues the Christmas Songs series with a message from Luke 2:29-32. God answered an old man’s prayer by allowing Simeon to see Jesus on His first visit to the temple at just eight days old. Simeon had waited decades to see God’s salvation and was overjoyed to meet the Lord. How patiently do we wait on God? And are we filled with joy when He answers our prayers?
Pastor Andy continues our series looking at the original Christmas songs recorded in the Bible. In Luke 2:14, the angels sang, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace to those on whom his favor rests." This leads us to ask who are those on whom God's favor rests? Am I someone who is favored by God? How can I be included in that group and receive God's peace this Christmas?
Mike Moll, one of our elders, brings the second message in our series Christmas Songs. In Luke 1:67-69, we find Zechariah's response to the angel who told him his wife, Elizabeth, would have a son in her old age. That son was John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ.
Pastor Andy begins a new sermon series called Christmas Songs, where together we study the original songs of Christmas. The first Christmas music was composed a couple of thousand years ago and written in Scripture. These Christmas songs from the Bible will help us make this Christmas season a time of worship, with family, friends, food, and shopping filling their appropriate roles under the Lord Jesus Christ.
In week seven of our series Who Is This Man?, Pastor Andy teaches from Mark 5:1-20. In this passage, Jesus invades the kingdom of darkness, binds the Strong Man, and destroys his legions with nothing more than a word of command! Jesus's power is unlimited, and through our study of this text, we'll learn how we can deal with demons in our own lives and our world.
In the sixth installment of our series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Andy teaches from Mark 4:35-41. In this story, Jesus and the disciples head out across the Sea of Galilee in their boats, only to run into a dangerous storm that threatens their lives. What Jesus does is nothing short of miraculous, and we learn how we can follow Jesus even amidst the storms of life.
Mike Moll, one of our elders, continues our series through Mark's Gospel, looking at some of the parables Jesus told. Jesus is the Son of God who brings the Kingdom of God near, and He uses everyday, relatable illustrations, analogies, and stories to show us what the Kingdom of God is like. Do we have ears to hear?
Continuing through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Andy teaches through Mark 3:20-35. In this scene, Jesus's own family says He's crazy and the religious leaders accuse Him of being demon-possessed. But Jesus points out that while some make think He's a lunatic and others that He's a diabolical liar, those who seek to do God's will recognize Jesus for who He really is, the Lord.
Pastor Andy continues our series through the Gospel of Mark, Who Is This Man? In Mark 2:13-17, Jesus once again breaks the rules. This time, He calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him, and He even goes to Levi's house to eat with other tax collectors and sinners. How could Jesus, a good moral teacher, a religious leader, a respectable man associate with "those kind of people?"
Pastor Andy brings the second week in our series through the Gospel of Mark, Who Is This Man? In this scene from Mark, Jesus encounters an untouchable–a man with leprosy comes and begs Jesus to make him clean. Jesus's reaction to this unclean leper turns the world's kingdom upside down and reveals that Jesus makes the unclean clean, and the unholy holy.
Pastor Andy kicks off a new series through the Gospel of Mark, Who Is This Man? Jesus never wrote a book, but more books have been written about him than anyone else in the world. He never wrote a song, but more songs have been written about him than any other person in human history. He never traveled more than 200 miles outside his hometown, but he left his footprint on the whole earth. Who is this man whose life has changed the course of human history and inspired billions of people over thousands of years to follow him? Your answer to that question will change your life... forever.
Pastor Andy continues the two-part miniseries "Laying a Foundation." Following Nehemiah's example, our desire is for LakeView to be a church characterized by both prayer and action. We will be men and women who seek God's will and then act on it.
What is the foundation of your life? And what do we want to be the foundation of the life and ministry of LakeView Church? Laying the proper foundation is a critical element of building anything, whether a home, a family, a life or a ministry. This week and next, our new Lead Pastor, Andy Fuqua, begins a short series studying two leaders from the Old Testament who laid solid foundations for the nation of Israel. As we see how these men built their lives and ministries, we'll be able to apply those principles to our lives and to the ministry of LakeView Church for decades to come.