Welcome to the audio podcast of Lighthouse of Hope Church. Under the leadership of Pastor Tim McGregor, LOH Church has become a safe-haven and community of faith in Western Maryland. Known for our electric worship, insightful sermons, and diverse family programs, LOH has grown into one of the most inviting and innovative churches in the Appalachian region. For more information and to stay up to date with Pastor Tim and LOH, please visit myloh.church or follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
We have a responsibility to restore fatherhood (and motherhood) into the culture. Sons and daughters need shepherding along the path for His name sake! "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them." - John 14:18, 21 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Heaven has more than one Son Rise for us. Let's experience a new morning together! The Son has Risen! "In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:4-5 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Within the Cross we find the plan and power of salvation. Redemption is for ALL! "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory." - Ephesians 1:13-14 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Through the death of Christ, God remains faithful to His justice, and those He justifies through the forgiveness of their sins. "This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no Difference... and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." - Romans 3:22,24 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The message of the Cross is a once-and-for-all paid debt, the passion of Christ is reconciliation! "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them." - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The message of the Cross embodies divine power, bringing words of redemption through Christ Jesus. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith." - Romans 3:23-25 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Responding to God's questions in honesty and humility can unlock the life-giving power of grace in our lives. It all depends on how we answer His questions! "We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another. And this glorious transfiguration comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." - 2 Corinthians 3:18 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Questions reveal more than answers - so when the King of King's asks "Can I show grace to you?", what will your answer be? "The king asked, ‘Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God's kindness?'" - 2 Samuel 9:3 NKJV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Can we experience redemption in the aftermath of our wrong choices? Jesus lavishes grace on the least deserving! The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! - Jeremiah 31:3-4 NKJV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Can we experience redemption in the aftermath of our wrong choices? Jesus lavishes grace on the least deserving! And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Today is all we have, and we desire to be present here and now, not missing what the Lord wants to do in and through us! "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24 CSB If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Today we gather to honor the servant heart of a beloved friend. "Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - Philippians 2:1-4 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
According to the Bible; the real Christian life is an ongoing experience with the person of the living Word! "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Jesus promises a life of complete joy to those who treasure His commands. It CAN change YOU! "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
We should approach the Bible with hunger and excitement, but also with the mindset that His word can change us! "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Like the psalmist, let a noble theme come alive in the heart, overflowing with expectation and passion! "My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever." - Psalms 45:1-2 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God doesn't require of us giant leaps, just small steps. Let God birth a beginning in you, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel's hand." - Zechariah 4:10 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. God wants you to experience Him in Heavenly wrappings, just as Mary wrapped her baby in swaddling cloths. "And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name." - Luke 1:46-49 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Before He healed the sick - before He walked on water - before He raised Lazarus from the dead - He came to us as a newborn baby. "Like a contented child who rests on its mother's lap, I'm your resting child and my soul is content in you. O people of God, your time has come to quietly trust, waiting upon the Lord now and forever." - Psalms 131:2-3 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Why a virgin birth? Why did God reveal Himself as a baby? The Christology of Christmas points us to the answer! "But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while... so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone... For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people." - Hebrews 2:9, 17 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Imagine being there that night! Touching the infant face of the infinite God! Today we kick off the Christmas season with prophet Isaiah's promise of the coming Messiah! "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
With one breath, the disciples received the Holy Spirit. Like them, you too were born to catch His mighty wind! "As I looked, “thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened.” - Daniel 7:9-10 If you would like to partner with us, please visit:https://myloh.church/give
Our greatest task, the purpose of the church, is to love the Lord. May the Spirit of God refresh your love for Him today. "“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment." - Matthew 22:36-38 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
With one breath, the disciples received the Holy Spirit. Like them, you too were born to catch His mighty wind! "After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” - John 20:20-23 NIV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Do you know the name of the wind? It's will is in perfect harmony with God almighty - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. "Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it." - Isaiah 30:21 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Set apart. Light of the world. How is a believer of the world and otherly at the same time? But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. -2 Corinthians 4:7 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God desires to break us out of our world and into His! Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The FEAR OF THE LORD is what makes our relationship with Him so special. It is the foundation, cornerstone, and capstone of our faith! "So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
What causes us to give up? How do we endure through fear? "But the one who endures to the end will be saved. This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." - Matthew 24:13-14 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
We've all asked God many “why” questions. He cares deeply about what matters to us. Yet, God asks “why” questions, too. Sometimes His “why” questions tell us more than God's answers ever do. "He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." - Matthew 8:26-27 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God put the plan in motion from the very beginning to bring us back into relationship where He would take back the reigns back and guide us in the way we should go! "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Silence the voices of the world. Your calling is solely dependent on His Word. "Certainly the Lord watched the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him." - 1 Chronicles 16:9 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Imagine raising your children in such a way, that even if you don't know where they are, you always know what they are about. "Why were you searching for me? he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" - Luke 2:49 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God speaks to us through His Word - and by it He consoles, comforts, edifies and exhorts His body! "Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves." - James 1:21-22 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
This week Pastor Tim and Pastor Dustin sit down to unpack the latest series - Summer in the Spirit. If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
What a difference a day makes? Join us as Pastor Tim shares the story of his first encounter with the Holy Spirit, as we close our series, Summer in the Spirit. "The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost." - Revelation 22:17 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The Holy Spirit is our great provider! He is our strength, our recovery, and the renewal of our faith! "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life." - Jude 1:20-21 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The heart of the Holy Spirit is for hope revived, healing of hearts and holy redemption! He is passionate about breaking you out and into new freedom! The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” - Luke 4:18-19 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
What in your life sparks joy? What in your life brings peace? "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." - Galatians 5:22-25 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
We have a mission and mandate - a call and purpose: To live in the LOVE of God. And to let LOVE be lived out through us! "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." - Galatians 5:22-25 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
There is power in the Name of Jesus! There is power for the church in these last days and it comes from FAITH in the NAME of JESUS! Let Jesus declare His name over you today. By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. So the faith that comes through Jesus has given him this perfect health in front of you all. - Acts 3:16 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The Lord desires to sweep up the church in His healing presence! A time of refreshing is upon us! Today has been made just for you! "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." - Acts 3:19 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
When we walk in the Spirit, the proof of His nature is revealed in us! "However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him." - Romans 8:9 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Our Father desires that we know how deeply He loves us! Through His Spirit we can live in the inherent power of His favor! “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” - Luke 11:11-13 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
The transformative power of the Holy Spirit is the key that frees us from our hangups and habits - He is the person and power who sets us free! "When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: About sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged." - John 16:8-11 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God infuses our lives with everything we need to walk in the way He desires! "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
God is working in impossible situations! Supernatural in the natural! Bringing life where once was death! "For the Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost." - Luke 19:10 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Give us the gift of the Holy Spirit: your promise to us and our children, to all who are lost and far off, to everyone you have called and will call. "Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” - Acts 2:38-39 If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Hey Mama! You're rated Hall of Fame with your kids, but God's intends you enter the Hall of FAITH! Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her: “Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!” - Proverbs 31:28-29 CSB If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
We are in the aftermath of a week of wondrous impact in our community! God sent a warrior to our city - and know we have to ask - WHAT NOW? “My only fear was that I would deny him. I don't know if I could forgive myself if I denied him.” - Marziyeh Amirizadeh If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give
Marzi is a published author, public speaker, and activist for religious freedom. Her first book, Captive in Iran, recounts her capture and imprisonment. Her second book, A Love Journey with God, recounts how Marzi found God, the struggles she experienced as a Christian woman in an Islamic Country, and how God can turn any situation into triumph. If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give