Weekly sermons and other teachable messages from Lakeland Community Church in Lee\'s Summit, Missouri
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989), Ac 15:36.
A message from Pastor Marvin Daniels from the Kansas City Hope Center.
In this parable we discover three dangerous responses to God's invitation to join his kingdom.
When religious leaders try to prove Jesus is a fraud, they wind up proving their own sin instead. This message is for anyone ready to stop challenging and testing God and instead receive his gifts and promises. Are we aloud to come back after we've been hostile to Him?
In this passage a group of religious leaders come to trap Jesus with clever questions. They wind up trapping themselves. We do this also when we come to God with the wrong kinds of questions--challenging Him, as if we are his judges. In this message we learn how to bring good questions to God, questions that bring us new life!
This passage has one of the weirdest miracles and one of the hardest teachings about prayer. Come learn why Jesus killed a tree. Come also to wrestle with this question: If we have faith, will God really give us anything we ask for in prayer?
This passage of scripture is filled with strange events and phrases which can be hard to interpret. In this message we not only uncover the mysteries, but learn solid Bible study techniques that will let us uncover the meaning of hundreds of hard to interpret passages for the rest of our lives!
How do we learn to use the Bible responsibly, in a way that leads us to encountering Jesus our resurrected Lord? Often in church we teach from the Bible, but seldomly do we do a good job of teaching what the Bible is, or how to engage with it well.
1 Corinthians 13- while this passage is traditionally used in weddings, it actually has nothing to do with love between a couple (eros). Do we really need love? Why does everyone have to get so emotional about everything? This message will continue Dan's thoughts on love as a theological basis for the world.
Colossians 3:1-5; This passage explores the biblical and theological nature of God as cruciform love embodied in the life and cross of Jesus Christ.
When faced with a renewal of the mind, change of direction, or repentance, it can be difficult to know where to begin, but God gives us Places and People and Practices where His very presence begins to transform us...often without our knowing.
People had a lot of expectations of what kind of King they needed, but when Jesus showed up, he turned this expectation upside down. Perhaps we have our own expectations, but we will examine what it means to instead allow Jesus to be a surprise twist in our lives so we can be a surprise good news to others.
Many people are praying for peace--peace in the world and peace in their own lives. Sometimes, peace for the uncertain future can be found in remembering what God has done in the past. This message is about remembering the goodness of God. Tags: Joshua, Suffering/Difficult Times
Are you trying to get to place in life, perhaps a place you know God has called you to, and there is a raging river blocking your way? This message is for you! Tags: Joshua, Spiritual Journey, Suffering/Difficult Times
the life of Rahab was meant to teach us it's never too late to turn to God, he is faithful and good, especially to those who have grown up far from him, but now wish to come home. Unfortunately, the church has not always been so kind to newcomers. Let's learn again about God's heart--how he turns "outsiders" into family! Tags: Joshua, The Bible as Story, Spiritual Journey (Growth Path)
This message is for anyone standing on the edge of something new--new and scary. In Joshua, God brings a command to be "strong and courageous" but the courage is not for the battle ahead, it's for something else you need more than anything. What it is, may surprise you. Joshua, The Bible as Story
Christians naturally tell their story because something fantastic has happened in their lives - Jesus Christ became real to them. Storytelling is central to the human experience. Christianity spreads because it is "gossiped" one person to the next as a story. Telling our story deepens our faith and our lives.
Alex Smith, Lakeland Technical Arts Director and Old Testament Master's student, brings us our teaching on how the Bible understands suffering.
Hospitality is "welcoming angels unaware" (Hebrews 13:2) and making room in our lives for those who are alone and estranged. At Lakeland we help refugees locate and moving into new homes. We befriend those who are alone.
The New Testament demonstrates a radical new community breaking down race and economic disparity into one people unified around the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Prayer is intimacy with God. We use Jonah in the belly of the fish for our model of prayer.
Two visions from God will give us the overarching message of the book of Daniel: and perhaps the key to keeping our faith and courage in the face of an increasingly-hostile world.
You have probably heard the story of Daniel in the Lions' Den a hundred times. But you may not have ever considered the REAL point to the story!
Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego are known for their courageous faith, but this famous story runs even deeper than that!
The book of Daniel has a lot of crazy, well-known stories, but it might be more RELEVANT to our time and place than we realize!
Repent! This word brings up images of fire-and-brimstone religion and (for some) painful memories. However, understood rightly, repentance is something we're invited to by the overflowing kindness of God! Repentance opens a door which lets us stand up from the ashes of despair! Tags: Ezra, Grace/The Cross
In this message we use Ezra's return to Jerusalem as a model for all spiritual Journeys. No matter where your going next in life, you want to arrive their with Jesus. Tags: Ezra, Spiritual Journey
Sometime people are so difficult, some situations so hopeless, we wonder 'why even have hope?' In this message we learn that's God's really in charge, even when it may seem there is no hope. Tag: Ezra, Hope
God is always reaching out to us, and he won't let anything stand in his way, not enemies, not life's circumstances, not even our own sin! Tags: Ezra, Grace/The Cross
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to remember and proclaim the central truth of our faith.
Is there a wrong time and place to share our faith? Is one time or place better than another? These important questions are addressed in our message Sharing Faith: When and Where? Evangelism/Tell Your Story
Does "sharing Jesus" mean knocking on random doors? Does it mean talking to strangers on an airplane? And whether is does or doesn't, what exactly are we supposed to say? These questions and more are addressed in our message, Sharing Jesus: Who and What? Tags: Evangelism/Tell Your Story
Perhaps you've heard that followers of Jesus should tell others about Him. Perhaps this scares you. In today's world, who would do this and why? And how?! Tags: Evangelism/Tell Your Story
FORWARD TOGETHER begins its three-year journey of generosity and sacrifice for the sake of others. A single family service, we celebrate together. Tags: Financial Challenge, FORWARD TOGETHER, Commitment Sunday, Celebration
We explore what makes Lakeland "Lakeland." We are generous church. We are an authentic church. We are Presbyterian - as well as many other things. Are we "too complicated?" Let's explore.
Three families who trusted God share what he has done, giving us all the courage to go FORWARD TOGETHER.
The Apostle Paul stated, "I am in chains for Christ" (Philippians 1:13) There is a high cost for followers of Christ like Paul. Lakeland has always been willing to sacrifice for the sake of others. What will Jesus Christ require of us during our one lifetime?
As we embark on a three year journey into generosity, let us understand how this journey serves the message of Jesus in this world. Tags: Financial Challenge--FORWARD TOGETHER, Generosity/Finances, Evangelism/Tell Your Story
Three years ago, terror gripped the entire world. Three years later we see that God has done amazing things! This Sunday we celebrate the faithfulness of God. Tags: Financial Challenge-ONE LIFE
There're many reasons we come to church--but the most important is hearing the good news--that Jesus has saved us! tags: Vision, Grace/The Cross, Genesis
Vision 1: "The Why, What, and How of Lakeland"
Vision 1: The Why, What, and How of Lakeland Tag: Vision
New Year's hope and celebration with an emphasis on parenting. Tag: Family Service
Long has Israel been without hope. Then the Angels burst upon the Shepherds and the sad story turns into the most incredible story of human history.
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