Lake Osborne Church

What a scene it is when Jesus is invited to dinner in the house of Simon the Pharisee. If you've ever been in an awkward social setting, or if you've ever sinned (aka EVERYBODY) then you're not going to want to miss this. Tune in and let Jesus sweep you off your feet afresh.

A lesser known account of Jesus and his compassionate, miraculous power in the lesser known town of Nain gives us a picture worth a thousand words. Tune in and find yourself with the young man, the weeping woman, and the stunned crowd.

Luke 7:1-10 records the story of two vastly different approaches to Jesus and records his vastly different reactions to such approaches. There are the Jewish Elders and the Roman Centurion - and a lot in between, including the difference between religion and gospel. Tune in as Jesus continues to amaze.

In these few short verses we get a glimpse of Luke's version of The Beatitudes - teaching from Jesus on the blessed, dare we say happy, life. But though the verses are few, the implications are many, and just like the Gospel: down is often up, and up is often down. Tune in and allow the words of Jesus to cut through the noise and maybe, just maybe, find the purpose and contentment you're seeking.

If the original Easter was characterized by fear of the miraculous circumstances, the Monday after was one of bewilderment as evidenced by the reaction of those present in Matthew 28:11-20:The women running from the tomb. The guards trying to cover their own skin.The chief priests and elders concocting a bribe.The eleven remaining disciples now in the presence of the One to whom all authority on heaven and earth belongs...That original Monday after Easter like...would everything be all right?

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Matthew 28:1-10 recounts the remarkable story of a terrifying angelic visit, an earthquake, the witness of two women, petrified Roman guards, and Christ's resurrection from the dead: the most important, significant event in human history. Tune in and see how faith and worship triumph and transforms us all into witnesses.

Luke 19:28-40 records Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the account which informs our celebration of Palm Sunday. Jesus "has need" in this text of a humble donkey's colt, his average-joe-disciples, and he has need of you...not because Jesus is incomplete, but rather because he desires to include us in the great drama of redemption and the incredible fellowship of God.

Jesus and the Pharisees clash over God's original intent for the Sabbath and in the encounters much is revealed about the burden-lifting rest the Gospel provides versus the heavy yoke of religion. Tune in and be reminded of the joy and wholeness found in the love of Christ.

When Jesus remarkably invites a socially despised tax collector named, Levi, to discipleship and in turn is invited to Levi's house for dinner we're given a glimpse at the effectiveness of Jesus's call; his focus on our future and not our pasts; and beautiful insight into his mission. Pull up a chair as we find ourselves having dinner at Levi's, with Jesus.

Jesus the carpenter's son, Jesus the synagogue teacher, Jesus the healer, and now Jesus the great angler? Jesus the one who tells Peter, the lifelong fisherman, to "let down his nets for a catch" just after Peter has returned from an all-night, empty fishing trip? Who is this Jesus and what is he calling Peter to? Tune in as we consider Luke 5:1-11, and consider the calling of this same Jesus on our lives also...

The seaside town of Capernaum provides the perfect setting for Jesus to further reveal aspects of his glorious nature and gospel mission. Listen in as we consider his authoritative healing of a demon possessed man, his compassion for a sick woman, and his zeal for the lost seen in his tireless preaching, finding ourselves once again mesmerized by this Messiah.

It isn't likely the Foo Fighters had Luke 4:16-30 in mind when writing their hit song, "My Hero" from which the title of this sermon borrows, but...After all, when Jesus returns as a Rabbi, to Nazareth where he had grown up, one would think he'd receive a hero's welcome but that's where the story turns...Tune in as Pastor Adam walks through this interesting account and we learn even more about the mission of Jesus and who he came to save.

Just like it's "time" during this part of the year for spring training and baseball to start, it was "time" in the ministry of Jesus and providence of God for his temptation in the wilderness. But what are we to make of this account? How was such a thing possible? Was it real or merely an "exhibition" like these pre-season baseball games? Tune in as Pastor Adam walks through this account in Luke 4 and highlights, yet again, the greatness of our Savior.

What do the ministry of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus Christ himself, a long list of funny names, and the temptation of Jesus all have in common? They point us behind and ahead in redemptive history as Jesus "fulfills all righteousness" for us. Listen in as Pastor Adam continues to walk through the beautiful Gospel of Luke.

The one-of-a-kind character of John the Baptist came to prepare people for the arrival of Jesus Christ, but his ministry still speaks powerfully today. For though Christ has departed triumphantly back to Heaven, he will arrive again at the end of time. Were the people ready to receive him the first time around?Are we ready to receive him when he returns?Listen in as Pastor Adam continues to walk through Luke's Gospel.

Listen in as Pastor Adam walks through the fascinating and even funny account of Jesus, as a boy, traveling with his family to Jerusalem only to be unknowingly left behind by his parents in the temple. But as J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "not all who wander are lost..."

"For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, that the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers and sisters. Whoever does not love abides in death." (1 John 3) Tune in as Pastor Adam unpacks this text and points out the wisdom it proclaims to us on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

Tune in as Pastor Adam unpacks Luke 2:22-40, a fascinating and surprisingly applicable passage featuring Simeon and Anna, two intriguing characters who waited their whole lives for only that which the birth of Jesus Christ brings.

Inspired by the well-worn tune, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which speaks of "tidings of comfort and joy" Pastor Adam concludes the Advent preaching series by examining Luke 2:8-20, one final passage where the themes of comfort and joy are highlighted and directed to their ultimate fulfillment in the gift of Christmas: Christ himself and his glorious Gospel.

Inspired by the well-worn tune, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which speaks of "tidings of comfort and joy" Pastor Adam continues the Advent preaching series, examining passages throughout Scripture where the themes of comfort and joy are highlighted, pointing them to their ultimate fulfillment in the gift of Christmas: Christ himself and his glorious Gospel. This week's passage is: Isaiah 55:6-13

Inspired by the well-worn tune, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which speaks of "tidings of comfort and joy" Pastor Adam continues the Advent preaching series, examining passages throughout Scripture where the themes of comfort and joy are highlighted, pointing them to their ultimate fulfillment in the gift of Christmas: Christ himself and his glorious Gospel. This week's passage is Isaiah 40:1-2.

Pastor Adam begins an Advent preaching series titled, Comfort and Joy, examining passages throughout Scripture where these themes are explored and find fulfillment in the gift of Christmas: Christ himself and his glorious Gospel. This week's passage is 2 Corinthians 1:3-11.

Tune in as we consider important teaching from the Apostle Paul for every area of life, as he instructs us how to walk wisely and make the best use of the time God's given in every role and responsibility we're called to.

How are we, as Christians, to approach election cycles? Tune in as we consider the teaching of Jesus to "render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's" and see how it still applies and informs us today.

As chapter 5 in the Exodus story opens, Pharaoh asks Moses the most important question anyone can ask - "Who is the Lord?" Tune in as we answer that question, a question which defines and determines all of life.

Pastor Adam's sermon from Sunday Sept. 29 at Lake Osborne Church in Lake Worth, FL. A continuation in the Exodus preaching series.

Tune in as we consider the exchange between Moses and God, seeing in story form the truth of what the Apostle Paul proclaims later in 1 Corinthians 1: we are foolish but God is wise, we are weak but He is strong.

Tune in as we consider a powerful, and well-known text - that of Moses and his encounter with God at a burning bush while sojourning in Midian. Discover how this miraculous God still works in our lives today, in his own way, but for the same glorious purposes.

Tune in as we continue our trek through the book of Exodus, looking again at Moses - an imperfect man sovereignly raised up by a perfect God - called to the role God had for him, because God sees and knows all.

Tune in as we continue forward in the Exodus story, examining the birth of Moses - the dramatics surrounding his birth, the points of application even to our own day, and the amazing faithfulness of God.

Exodus 1:8-21 is remarkably relevant to the situation facing Christians in the West today. Listen in as we walk through the story of a new Pharaoh arising in Egypt "who did not know Joseph" and all that would've meant then, and how it can still instruct us today.

The timeless wisdom of the Apostle Peter reminds us, as Christians, we shouldn't be surprised by the difficulties of this life and the rejection of the world, but sanctified through such things as we have the spirit of glory and of God resting upon us.

Whether its one's approach to relationships, career, or even politics, as Christians, the call is for us to not be conformed to the worldly patterns we inherit, but to be transformed by the realities of the Gospel. Listen in as we consider the Apostle Paul's exhortation towards such in Romans 12:1-2.

Tune in as Pastor Adam on Father's Day considers a brief turn of phrase from the Apostle Paul in his Thessalonian letter that as much to say to all of God's children about our callings and the love of our Heavenly Father.

Pastor Adam's sermon from Sunday June 9, 2024.

On Memorial Day weekend, listen in as Pastor Adam gives thanks for the blessings we enjoy in the City of Man, as Americans indebted to those who served and sacrificed; but how we look even further to Jesus, the one who made the ultimate sacrifice for any who trust him from every tongue, tribe, and nation, securing ultimate freedom, and grounding our ultimate hope in the City of God which is to come.

Tune in as Pastor Adam looks at the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, and reflects on Mother's Day in 2024.

In the iconic movie, Forrest Gump, his friend Bubba teaches us all the many ways shrimp can be purposed. In Psalm 20, David illuminates numerous purposes of God towards us, as his Redeemed. Tune in and listen, as we consider the power of God's great name.

Coming off two weeks of post-Easter reflections on Ephesians 1:15-23 [Resurrection Realities, Part 1 (Sunday April 14) and Part 2 (Sunday April 21), available on our Facebook page] we turn our attention to Psalm 16 which connects with and elaborates on some of the themes we saw in Ephesians, namely the blessings available to us at the right hand of God. Like David, may we come to know the truth of Psalm 16:11 - "in your presence there is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forevermore!"

Roman guards, disciples, and religious leaders find themselves intertwined after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but while their collective world had been turned upside down by the singular, shared event of Easter Sunday, their responses varied greatly and how one responds to Jesus has eternal significance.

The two emotions of fear and joy noted in this passage poignantly and strategically sum up the atmosphere of the first Easter and its continuing significance today. He is risen! Come and listen.

Hear from Rev. Randy Patterson, pastor emeritus at Seacrest Presbyterian Church, as he guest preaches at Lake Osborne on Palm Sunday.

How does the Gospel unite us in our differences; Allow for joy in all circumstances; and bring peace that passes all understanding? Tune in and find out as we consider Philippians 4:1-9.

As we continue to honor, celebrate, and learn from the dynamics of the Lent Season, we must remember perfection cannot be achieved in this life. The sanctification that springs from our justification is a life-long, Spirit-guided process. Tune in as we consider another helpful passage from the Apostle Paul and his letter to the Philippian church.

Tune in as Pastor Adam continues to highlight realities and dynamics of the Christian life, particularly in the season of Lent.

Was Jesus really tempted? Could he really have sinned? We are used to celebrities posing for staged public relation moments, or playing a part for media buzz but something very different is at work with Jesus and his real battle with Satan in the wilderness. Tune in as we consider the mystery and wonder of a Savior both fully God and fully man.

They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” 34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. 35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” 36 And he took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.”

What can we learn on Super Bowl Sunday about real relationship and the authenticity Jesus seeks? Tune in and find out as we consider his interaction with Scribes, and a poor widow at the Temple.

A woman walks into the afterlife with seven husbands...if this sounds like a joke, tune in and observe Jesus and his conversation with religious leaders of his day trying to trap him, only to find themselves ensnared yet again by his genius.

Come and listen as Pastor Adam unpacks the implications of Jesus's teaching to "render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

Come and listen to Jesus's parable of the wicked tenants, as it was told to its original audience, and as Pastor Adam ministers it to our present circumstances today as Christ followers.