Lakeshore Christian Church

Because we follow a Good Shepherd, we can live lives characterized by hopeful optimism.

God fills our cups to overflowing, not always with material things but with the intangible blessings that sustain our lives.

Because we have a Good Shepherd, we don't have to be afraid when we walk through life's valleys.

God restores and leads us, verse 3 tells us, in order to bring glory to his name.

Verse 2 of Psalm 23 tells us about the peace and restoration that we can experience as God leads us.

Jim talks about the first verse of Psalm 23 and about how we can find contentment with the Good Shepherd.

Jim talks with us about the power that the resurrection of Jesus can bring about in our own lives.

We recall the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, starting off the week that would lead to his death and resurrection.

Jim comes back and wraps up our "Comfort Zone" series by challenging us to move out of the comfort zone of grumbling/complaining and to give thanks in spite of our circumstances.

Ken Whah shares with us about the comfort zone of self-centeredness and how to move toward more Christ-centered lives.

You wouldn't think "Fear" would be a comfort zone, would you? But what happens when we grow accustomed to Fear? When we choose to live in our fears instead of turning to Christ? Check out what Troy had to tell us this week.

Jon continues the Comfort Zone series by talking about what we miss out on when we settle into the Comfort Zone of superficial or shallow fellowship.

Eric talks about how constant motion/activity can become a comfort zone the leads us to trust in ourselves rather than in God. An important step in overcoming this is to simply Pause.

Jim introduces our "Leaving Your Comfort Zone" series by talking about the dangers of becoming complacent in our spiritual lives.

Jim wrapped up the American Idols series by talking about the problems that come from living self-centered lives and about how an attitude of compassion can help us overcome that idol.

Continuing the American Idols series, Jim talks about the danger of idolizing success.

In the second sermon of the American Idols series, Jim talks about the danger of pursuing pleasure and suggests some questions we can ask ourselves to figure out where the focus of our hearts are.

In the first sermon of this new series, Jim talks about the dangers of buying into a materialistic lifestyle and about some ways we can overcome materialism.

Psalm 118 reminds us that God has a plan; he is at work even when we can't see it.

This week, we look again at Psalm 118 which reminds us that, even in the midst of the troubles of life, God is always in control.

In the first sermon of the "Getting Center" series, Jim reminds us that even in the midst of the messes of life, God is for us.

In the last sermon of our Christmas series, Jim talks about how each character in the story responds when they finally see Jesus, and asks how we will respond when we see him.

As Jim continues to tell the story, we're reminded again that God works through the unexceptional and the unexpected.

In the second sermon of our series leading up to Christmas, Jim talks about the journey toward surrender that each of us must take as we strive to follow the path God lays before us.

Jim surveys the unexpected cast of characters who all play a role in the coming of Jesus at Christmas time and reminds us that God is at work, even in the midst of uncertain circumstances.

Wrapping up our Made For Mission series, Eric talks about the simplicity of Jesus's invitation (taken up by his disciples) to "Come and see."

Our ministry staff get together and talk about week 5 of the Made for Mission series, exploring the question "Why Am I On Mission?" (Coming Soon!)

The next sermon in the "Made for Mission" series explores the story of Jesus's encounter with the woman at the well (John 4) and asks "Who is God sending each of us to?"

In the third sermon of the Made for Mission series, Jim talks about the simple substance of the message we bring into the world -- just tell people about what God has done in your life.

Danielle chats with representatives from Emergency Shelter Services of Benton Harbor to talk about the work they are doing in our community and how we can get involved.

In the second sermon of the "Made for Mission" series, Jim defines the mission of the Church, and talks about some competing "missions" that sometimes get in the way.

The first sermon of the "Made for Mission" series, Jim reminds us that we are all called to take part in the Mission of Christ's Church, and that should change the way we see some things.

In the second part of our two-part series, Jim outlines the four biblical functions of an Elder.

In the first of a two-part series, Jon looks at how the Bible defines the role of Deacon/Minister in the Church.

In this final sermon in the Lakeshore Pathway series, Jim talks about what it means to support the mission of the Church with our money, with our time, with our abilities, and with our influence.

The fourth sermon in the "Lakeshore Pathway" series, Jim talks about where the "Christian Church" came from and lays out 10 characteristics of a New Testament Church.

The third sermon in the "Lakeshore Pathway" series, talks about the next steps towards submitting to God's plan once you have believed the gospel.

The second sermon in the "Lakeshore Pathway" series, Jim uses Romans 6:23 to outline the gospel message.

The first sermon in the "Lakeshore Pathway" series, Jim looks at Acts 2 and talks about three elements that are present in a dynamic church.

The third of a three-part series called "Real Answers 2 the Big Questions." In this message, Jim asks the question "Does all this really matter?"

The second of a three-part series called "Real Answers 2 the Big Questions." In this message, Jim explores three big reasons why we can believe that Jesus is who he says he is.

The first of a three-part series called "Real Answers 2 the Big Questions." In this message, Jim explores three big reasons why we can trust the Bible.

The missions team returns from Guatemala and shares their experience building houses and building relationships.