Podcasts about pastor lance

Pastor Lance's message explores cultivating a healthy church by drawing parallels to a healthy home, encouraging the church to choose patience, and making the distinction between joy and happiness. He talks about the nature of Christian joy as an internal state rooted in Christ, and how a thankful heart deepens your relationship with God. He also dives into the doctrine of the Trinity, explaining the divine nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Pastor Lance reminds us of the second responsibility in our church covenant: to pursue the strategy of our church. We make sure it is our passion to pursue Christ, our priority to portray Christ, our purpose to proclaim Christ, and our practice to praise Christ.Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

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Pastor Lance emphasizes the biblical call to lovingly correct the unruly, comfort the fainthearted, and support the weak, as we read 1 Thesssalonians 5. He shares about the gradual nature of spiritual drifting, and the importance of course correction. He encourages steadfastness in God's work and mutual care within the body of Christ.

Pastor Lance reminds us of the first responsibility in our church covenant: to preserve the unity of our church through personal examination, mutual submission, Scriptural confrontation, and beneficial conversation. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

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Pastor Lance emphasizes recognizing leaders for their dedicated labor and service, not just their positions. He addresses Christian challenges with authority and highlights the profound, sacrificial ministry of figures like the Apostle Paul, urging congregations to esteem and support their God-appointed shepherds.

Pastor Lance talks about how the imminent return of Christ should prompt believers to live a life of expectancy, especially when it comes to the attacks of the enemy. He reminds us that, as believers, we are to be alert and mindful of eternal realities, and that God has changed our appointment that we once had for judgment and wrath to one of salvation. We must guard ourselves against the enemy's lies, disappointment, worldliness, fear, anxiety, unforgiveness, and more! Instead, we must encourage and comfort the believers around us.

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In this message, Pastor Lance reminds Gateway to partner with the Father and His mission by living in the Spirit's power, authority, and sustaining grace. Rooted in Acts 1:8, Acts 2:17-21, and 2 Peter 1:3, this message equips believers to be sent with confidence and clarity.

In this message, Pastor Lance reminds Gateway to partner with the Father and His mission by living in the Spirit's power, authority, and sustaining grace. Rooted in Acts 1:8, Acts 2:17-21, and 2 Peter 1:3, this message equips believers to be sent with confidence and clarity.

Pastor Lance discusses humanity's fascination with the future and God's purposeful plan, as we begin 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. He encourages believers to be "sons of light," remaining vigilant and hopeful for Christ's imminent return. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the signs and seasons foretold in scripture in regard to the end times.

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Pastor Lance finishes examining Matthew 5:27-30 with us, and he provides 7 principles of application that lead to our personal transformation: living a pure and holy life. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

Pastor Lance shares about Jesus' imminent return, distinguishing the Rapture from the Second Coming. He speaks on the significance of preparedness, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the hope Christians have in the face of death. He emphasizes unity within the church, focusing on essential beliefs while embracing diverse interpretations of non-essential doctrines.

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Pastor Lance continues examining the heart behind the sin of adultery... and behind all sin! We look at King David as a poignant example of the downward spiral of sin, which begins with a careless attitude toward the Law of the Lord. Texts: Matthew 5:27-30, 2 Samuel 11:1-27. Visit us at ⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

Pastor Lance continues our study of the legacy of John the Baptist, who presented the preeminence of the light: Christ! He also illuminates 5 principles for us to follow as we evaluate our own legacy. Text: John 1:6-8, 15. Visit us at ⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

Pastor Lance shares a special Mother's Day message, honoring mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. He talks about the profound ministry of mothers, both biological and spiritual, pointing out biblical figures like Jochebed, Moses' mother. He emphasizes the power of a mother's faith in shaping future generations and upholding life, offering comfort and encouragement to all.

The commandments of God go much deeper than just "don't do"; the attitude behind adultery, and all sin, is what condemns a soul. Pastor Lance explains how the Law of God regulates how I love God, which is the sum of the entire Bible. Text: Matthew 5:27-30. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

You leave behind that which you live! Pastor Lance shows the legacy of John the Baptist from Scripture, and challenges us to consider how we're living and the legacy we will leave when we're gone. Text: John 1:6-8, 15. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS.

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Pastor Lance concludes his 3-part summary of the character, calling and ministry of John the Baptist, and illustrates how we can learn from John's mission about our own. Text: John 1:6. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Christ said that the children in His kingdom manifest a certain morality, a morality that stems from inside of them. Pastor Lance lays out the heart of anger and hate that Scripture says is the sin of murder. So have you murdered anyone lately? Text: Matthew 5:21-16. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

John was chosen and called by God- as Scripture says all believers are! Pastor Lance takes us through those Scriptures, and outlines how being chosen by God affects our hearts and lives. Text: John 1:6. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

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Pastor Lance explores how healthy relationships are built on enduring trust, quick forgiveness, and flexible boundaries, all rooted in the character of Christ.

Do you show that you value the Law of God beyond all else, by your reverence and responsiveness to it? Pastor Lance illustrates the right response to, and reward from, the Word of God. Text: Matthew 5:17-20. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Pastor Lance challenges the way we evaluate life by exposing three dangerous miscalculations many people make. First, defining the “good life” by wealth or comfort leads to emptiness, because true life is found in a rich relationship with God, not possessions. Second, assuming we have unlimited time blinds us to the brevity and urgency of life. Third, living as though this world is all there is ignores the eternity God has placed in our hearts. Scripture calls us to live with clarity, intentionality, and eternal perspective. When our values align with God's truth, our decisions become simpler, and our lives more meaningful.

Pastor Lance continues expounding the brilliance of God's law: how precious, pleasurable, protective, powerful and priceless it is. Texts: Matt. 5:17-20, Ps. 19:7-14. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Pastor Lance presents the Living Christ, based on how the Lord presents Himself to John in Revelation 1:17-18. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Pastor Lance reflects on the significance of Christ's words on the cross, "It is Finished". Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

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On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Lance explores the universal human experience of ache and longing, tracing their origins to our broken relationship with God and to how the resurrection of Jesus answers both. Through four practical steps: admit, believe, repent, and follow, listeners are invited to be saved from spiritual death into new life and the great renewal God is bringing to all things.

On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Lance explores the universal human experience of ache and longing, tracing their origins to our broken relationship with God and to how the resurrection of Jesus answers both. Through four practical steps: admit, believe, repent, and follow, listeners are invited to be saved from spiritual death into new life and the great renewal God is bringing to all things.

Pastor Lance continues to unpack the character and ministry of John the Baptist, including his moment of disillusionment and how we can learn from it. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and information about our ministry.

On Sunday, Pastor Lance Terry continued through the book of Nehemiah by covering chapter 3 and asking one central question: "What does it take to build?" Pastor Lance opened with the story of the Galveston seawall — how after the devastating 1900 hurricane, different groups came together to plan, fund, and construct a massive seawall while raising much of the city by fifteen feet, completing much of the work in just two years. He then connected that engineering feat to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, walking the congregation through a visual reconstruction of the wall section by section, gate by gate, noting that more than forty sections were rebuilt by leaders from different backgrounds and professions — priests, goldsmiths, perfumers, officials, and homeowners. Pastor Lance drew out three things the people needed to recognize in order to build. First, they had to recognize it was not just a brick and mortar project — the high priest Eliashib consecrated the wall at the very start, setting it apart as belonging to God and dedicated to His glory, not their own comfort or fame. Second, they had to recognize where they were vulnerable by strengthening the gates, since gates determined what came in and out of the city and represented their most exposed points. Pastor Lance applied this personally, sharing his family's decision about cell phones for his children and his experience with Re:gen's repentance planning process. Third, they had to recognize it was a group effort, highlighting the repeated phrase "next to him" throughout chapter 3, which painted a picture of everyone working shoulder to shoulder in the same direction. He noted that people of different professions stepped outside their normal work to build, and that most sections were built by the people who lived nearest to them. Pastor Lance concluded by connecting the sermon to a church work day the previous Saturday, where people who were "overqualified to spread mulch" joyfully showed up to serve, and challenged the congregation: "Don't sit back and watch while other people build. Jump in with us. Get to work. Let's keep building."

Pastor Lance gives 8 principles that defined the "greatest man born of a woman" - John the Baptist. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

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Pastor Lance's study through the first 8 verses of 1 Thessalonians 4, highlights the importance of sex inside of the marriage covenant, The Holy Spirit's role in enabling us to walk rightly with God, and God's purpose of sanctification for our lives. Lance walks us through God's design for marriage, and the world's view of it. He also emphasizes the path that should be taken in regards to intimacy: Spiritual, then emotional, and finally, physical. He reassures us that we are not meant to do this alone, but that the Holy Spirit is there to lead and guide us.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but instead of taking on Rome, He goes straight to the temple and confronts corruption. In this message, Pastor Lance walks through Luke 19 and shows why Jesus challenged the very place that was supposed to represent God. During one of the busiest times in Israel, the temple had become something it was never meant to be—and Jesus wasn't going to ignore it. This teaching focuses on: • Why Jesus didn't meet people's expectations • What was wrong in the temple • Why spiritual truth mattered more than political change • What it means for us to stay focused on the mission today As Jesus approached the cross, He remained fully committed to teaching, serving, and sharing the truth—right up to the very end. Speaker: Pastor Lance Lybert Date: March 22, 2026 Website: ComeToFreedom.com

Do you love the law of God? Pastor Lance shows the connection between Matthew 5 and Psalm 19, which reiterates the perfection and preciousness of God's Word. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Pastor Lance concludes our introduction to the book of John, highlighting the victory and invincibility of our Lord Jesus Christ! Text: John 1:1-5. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

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Do you have an impact? Pastor Lance explains how Jesus portrays the influence of believers: called to be salt, combating corruption, and called to be light, illuminating darkness. Visit us at www.ccc-online.org for more messages and resources.

Pastor Lance gives an illustration demonstrating the similarities between nurturing a young church and a growing tree, emphasizing care and protection amidst challenges. He recognizes the Apostle Paul's pastoral heart, his experiences with persecution, and the importance of sacrificial love and servant leadership within the Christian community. He highlights how trials strengthen faith and encourages believers to remain steadfast in God's Word.

Christ promised that all true believers will endure persecution. Pastor Lance outlines what Matthew 5:10-12 says our response should be. Will you live the life, pay the price, and receive the reward? For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.

John presents Christ as divine Creator; do you recognize Him as your Maker? Pastor Lance lays out how a true Christian responds to and remembers their Creator. Text: John 1:1-5. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.

Pastor Lance continues our study in the Beatitudes, illustrating how a true child of the King imitates Him in expressing and extending peace. Are you a peacemaker? Text: Matthew 5:9. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.

Pastor Lance Terry continued through Ezra, covering chapters 7 and 8 and introducing us to Ezra himself—nearly sixty years after the events of chapter 6. Pastor Lance highlighted Ezra's credentials: his priestly lineage tracing back to Aaron, his role as "a scribe skilled in the law of Moses," and the repeated phrase that "the hand of the Lord his God was upon him." Most significantly, Pastor Lance focused on Ezra 7:10, which he called Ezra's "mission statement": "Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel." Pastor Lance challenged us to consider our own mission, noting that "few things are worse than feeling aimless in life." When Ezra faced a dangerous 900-mile journey with significant wealth and no military escort, he chose to fast and pray rather than request the king's protection—because "we've been telling the king that God's hand will be on those who seek Him." Pastor Lance concluded by urging us to identify our unique, God-given mission and to "set our hearts" on living it out.