Podcasts about pastor lawrence

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Isaiah 58:1-8. A guest from Compassion International joins us to share after Pastor Lawrence.

In this week's message, Pastor Lawrence digs into Romans 1:18-32 to show us that the best news ever actually starts with some bad news. God — the Great Physician — has given us a clear diagnosis: our world is sick, and we are the cause. But understanding what's wrong is the first step to receiving what's right.This episode explores the wrath of God (and why it's actually a sign of His goodness), two forms of truth suppression, what it means when "God gave them up," and why the gospel is truly good news for every kind of sinner — regardless of background, struggle, or story.

What is the gospel — and why does it still matter? In this week's message, Pastor Lawrence opens a powerful new series through the book of Romans, beginning in Romans 1:1-17. From Paul's dramatic transformation to the unifying power of the gospel, this message lays the foundation for an awakening in your life and community.In This EpisodeWhat the gospel actually is (and why it's different from religion)Paul's dramatic transformation from Saul the Pharisee to Paul the servantWhy the gospel is the most inclusive message in historyHow the gospel breaks down "us vs. them" thinkingWhy Paul says he is "not ashamed of the gospel" — and why you shouldn't be eitherKey ScripturesRomans 1:1-17 (ESV) | 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NIV) | John 3:16-18 (ESV) | 2 Peter 3:14-16 (NIV)Key Quote"The gospel covers your past, alleviates your fears, and empowers you with courage to do something bold for God."Next StepsRead Romans 1:1-17 this week and note what stands out to you.Reflect: Is your faith driven by religious performance or by the gospel? What would it look like to shift that?Consider joining a Gospel 101 group to go deeper with others.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear the gospel today.Connect with Grand Point Church

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from the life of Abraham.

What's the difference between feeling sorry for someone and showing true biblical compassion? This weekend, Pastor Lawrence unpacks the profound meaning of compassion in Scripture and challenges us to move beyond sympathy into life-changing action.Drawing from the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, we discover that compassion isn't just an emotion—it's a call to get physically involved, to risk our comfort, and to invest our resources in the lives of others. With over 2,000 verses in the Bible addressing care for the poor and vulnerable, this message reminds us that compassion is absolutely central to our faith.Key Highlights:The Greek word for compassion means "to be moved to one's bowels"—your very coreThe Good Samaritan shows us what hands-on compassion looks likeWhy removing poverty-focused verses would make your Bible fall apartHow 2.2 billion Christians worldwide can unite to fight povertyThe power of child sponsorship to transform lives and bridge the global divideFeatured Scriptures:Luke 10:25-37 | The Good SamaritanMatthew 9:35-38 | Jesus' Compassion on the CrowdsMatthew 25:40 | Whatever You Did for the Least of TheseJames 2:18 | Show Me Your Faith by Your Deeds1 Corinthians 12:4-14 | Many Parts, One BodyNext Steps: Visit https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/ to learn more about child sponsorship and how you can make a tangible difference in a child's life through Compassion International.Prayer Request: Please join us in praying for Joelle, who will undergo major surgery on January 22nd to help control her epilepsy. Pray for the medical team, for Joelle's complete healing, and for her family (Stacey & Kevin) during the 8-week hospital stay.Connect with Grand Point Church:Website: www.grandpoint.churchInstagram: @grandpointchurchFacebook: /grandpointchurchYouTube: Grand Point ChurchConnect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Genesis 2:2-45.

What if you were doing everything right—following all the rules, living a good life—and Jesus looked at you with love and said, "You lack ONE THING"?In this powerful weekend message, Pastor Lawrence explores one of the most challenging encounters in Scripture: the rich young ruler who asked Jesus about eternal life but couldn't release his possessions to follow Him.This teaching from Mark 10:17-23 asks us to examine what we're holding onto that keeps us from fully following Jesus. The rich young ruler had wealth, youth, power, and religious devotion—everything the world values. He came to Jesus with the ultimate question: "What must I do to inherit eternal life?"Jesus' response was both loving and challenging: "You lack ONE THING: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." The man went away sorrowful because he had great possessions.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The profound question at the heart of life: "Do you want to be something or do you want to do something?"Why keeping all the commandments wasn't enough for the rich young rulerHow Jesus looked at this man with genuine love before giving him the invitation of a lifetimeThe principle that you can't shop horizontally for what can only be found verticallyWhy any invitation into deeper relationship with God almost always involves a choiceHow to identify and release the idols that grip your heartJesus' promise for those who leave everything to follow HimKey Scripture: Mark 10:17-23Questions to Reflect On:What's your ONE THING—what stands between you and deeper relationship with Jesus?Are you trusting in earthly possessions or in God for your security?How much do you want more of Jesus?What idols grip your heart that need to be released?Next Steps:Identify what idols grip your heart and cut off their supplyInvest your resources—time, money, abilities—in lasting kingdom purposesSay "yes" to Jesus' Presence, whatever it costsPray: "Jesus, I never want to make the same choice that the rich young ruler made—at any level of my life. I do say 'yes' to your Presence and always want to go deeper, whatever it costs."Coming Next Week: Hear Jonathan's powerful testimony about how Compassion International transformed his life from victim of global poverty to kingdom minister. Don't miss this inspiring story of investment and multiplication in God's kingdom.Connect with Grand Point Church:

Listen to Pastor Lawrence as he preaches from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

On this special Christmas Eve episode, Pastor Lawrence shares the powerful and often-overlooked story of Simeon—the elderly man who had waited his entire life to hold the infant Savior in his arms.When Simeon finally embraced baby Jesus in the temple, he spoke a prayer that reveals the very heart of God: "My eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all the nations." He understood what so many in the Christmas story missed—that Jesus came to embrace ALL of humanity with God's love.In this moving message, discover:The profound moment when promise and fulfillment meshed in the temple courtsWhy God is determined to come close to a broken worldHow Simeon's understanding of Jesus challenges our ownWhat it means to embrace the world with arms of graceOur mission to help others experience transformation through ChristThis Christmas, you're invited to follow Simeon's example and make a resolution to embrace the world with the love of Jesus.Message Text: Luke 2:8-20 Key Scripture: Luke 2:29-32SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Grand Point Church will not have in-person services on December 27-28. Be sure to watch for our special online service posting on December 28th at grandpoint.church!Connect with Grand Point Church:

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from select passages.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 27:13-44.

Tune in for a conversation with Pastor Lawrence and Pastor Danny about hell. What does the bible say? What does church history say? And how do those compare with our culture's understanding of hell today?

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 20:13-38.

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Are you tired of trying to "be better" in your own strength? This week's message brings the most hopeful promise in Scripture: God is working IN you, transforming you from within.Pastor Lawrence unpacks Philippians 2:12-18 and reveals how to live out your identity as a bold, blazing star in a dark world—without grumbling, complaining, or burning out.IN THIS EPISODE:Why transformation isn't about trying harderHow God shapes you from the inside outThe surprising command to do everything without grumblingWhat it means to shine like stars in the skyFinding joy by pouring yourself out for othersKEY SCRIPTURES: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 1:21, Genesis 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16NEXT STEPS:Identify one area where you tend to complain—ask God to help you speak hope insteadFind one person this week to encourage with your lightJoin us for weekend services at Grand Point Church or watch onlineCONNECT: 

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 18:1-17.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 17:16-34.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 16:6-34.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 15:1-35.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Romans 15:1-3.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 13.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 11:19-30.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 9.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 8:26-40.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 6:1-7.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Acts 4:1-31.

In this powerful message, Pastor Lawrence explores the biblical significance of remembrance in our spiritual journey. Drawing from Joshua 4:1-9, we discover God's instructions for creating physical memorials and their spiritual significance in our lives today. Learn how intentional remembrance keeps us connected to God's faithfulness and transforms how we live out our faith.Key Points:God intentionally designed our minds with memory so we would not forget His faithfulnessThroughout Scripture, God commanded His people to create memorials to remember His mighty worksThe Bible contains numerous calls to remember God's deliverance, guidance, and provisionThree Ways to Remember God's Work:Be intentional about creating memorials in your lifeUse those memorials to teach your children about God's power and mercyLet your own life become a memorial to God's powerful workScripture References:Joshua 4:1-9 (The memorial stones at the Jordan River)Deuteronomy 6:12, 8:11-14 (Warnings against forgetting the Lord)Proverbs 22:6 (Training children in God's ways)Matthew 5:14 (Being a light to the world)Bottom Line: Our lives should be monuments to God's faithfulness. By intentionally creating memorials, teaching others through them, and living as a testimony, we keep God's mighty works alive in our hearts and in future generations. Pile up your stones of remembrance and tell the story of Jesus and His love.Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Psalm 78:1-8.

In this heartfelt Mother's Day message, Pastor Lawrence explores the profound impact of motherhood through the lens of 1 Thessalonians 2. Beginning with a special child dedication ceremony, the service acknowledges children as gifts from God and emphasizes the community's role in raising children to know Christ.The sermon examines three remarkable gifts that mothers provide: First, the gift of selfless love—a mother loves her child before birth and continues giving her very life to nurture them. Second, the gift of unceasing labor—working "night and day" without expectation of recognition or reward. Third, the gift of lasting influence—more than any other person, a mother shapes her child's character, faith, and future.Through touching personal stories and biblical insights, Pastor PL encourages listeners to recognize the "I Owe Yous" we all carry toward our mothers. The message concludes with a beautiful prayer of blessing for all mothers, acknowledging their irreplaceable role in God's design for families and communities.Whether you're celebrating your mother today or honoring her memory, this episode will inspire gratitude for the priceless gifts mothers give and the spiritual legacy they create.Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from 1 Corinthians 15.

For Me? | Palm Sunday 2025Title: For Me? | Palm Sunday 2025On this special Palm Sunday episode, we explore Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem through Matthew 21:1-11. Pastor Lawrence unpacks why this pivotal moment begins Holy Week and what it reveals about who Jesus truly is.Discover:Why religious people left their Passover traditions to run toward JesusThe three responses to Jesus' arrival that still happen todayThe profound difference between empty religion and life-changing relationshipWhy Jesus wept over Jerusalem even as crowds cheeredHow a humble King riding on a donkey brings more hope than worldly powerWhether you're spiritually curious or a long-time believer, this message will help you experience Palm Sunday in a fresh way. Join us for this powerful start to Holy Week, and don't miss our Good Friday services at 4:30 & 6:30 PM featuring Scripture readings, worship, and communion.Listen, reflect, and prepare your heart for Easter with this timely message about what Jesus' arrival means for your life today.Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

This is the final sermon in the series by Pastor Lawrence focusing on Joshua 23-24. Joshua, at 110 years old, gives his final exhortations to Israel. Key points: 1) We experience victory when we allow God to fight our battles2) Choose to obey God completely3) Choose to love God wholeheartedly4) Choose to serve God sincerely. Joshua's powerful challenge echoes today: "Choose this day whom you will serve... as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."#MadeForMore #GrandPointChurch #FaithJourney #BookOfJoshua #TrustAndObey #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #ChristianCommunity #BibleTeaching #LiveStream #FaithOverFear #ChurchOnline

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Psalm 98.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Psalm 145.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Matthew 9:9-17.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Hebrews 4:1-13.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Psalm 1. Spiritual Life Self-Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xk-ltBiJi7wnCOxhSp0yWGRBeILeWpLo/view

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from 2 Peter 3.

Episode 160 if the Be More Today Show brings back our great friend and return guest Pastor Lawrence Adjah. Join our conversation as we discuss the beauty of the Family Dinner Foundation, his new book called "The 100 Marriage: Decisions & Declarations You Need to make Before Getting Married", and how we can be put UNITY back into the communities we live and serve in. For more information about his book visit his website www.lawrenceadjah.com. For all other questions visit www.bemoretoday.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from 2 Peter 1:16-2:3.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from 1 Timothy 6:6-19.

In his speech on the “perpetuation of our political institutions,” Abraham Lincoln's warning about the dangers of internal division serves as a backdrop for a contemporary reflection on civility and morality in American politics. The speaker argues that the greatest threats to the nation are not external forces but the erosion of civility, morality, and democracy from within.Pastor Lawrence identifies three key issues dividing the nation: abortion, LGBTQ rights, and the impact of partisan media. The message emphasizes the need for Christians to engage in politics with discernment, think biblically, pray fervently, act redemptively, and maintain an optimistic outlook.1. **Discernment**: Christians should seek knowledge and understanding on critical moral issues, recognizing the complexities surrounding topics like abortion and LGBTQ rights.  2. **Biblical Thinking**: The message stresses the importance of interpreting culture through a biblical lens, allowing Scripture to inform political views and actions.3. **Fervent Prayer**: Believers are encouraged to pray for political leaders and the nation, advocating for a spiritual awakening and transformation.4. **Redemptive Action**: Christians should engage with others respectfully, avoiding slander and instead, advocating for dialogue and understanding.5. **Optimism**: Pastor Lawrence calls for a hopeful perspective, reminding the congregation that God is sovereign and encourages them to actively participate in shaping society while being a positive influence.The overarching message emphasizes that the church must be a force for civility and morality in an increasingly polarized political landscape, promoting the kingdom of God amid worldly challenges.Pastor Lawrence gives us five ways to prepare our hearts as we anticipate Election Day on November 5th. Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Pastor Lawrence continues in week 7 of The Game of Kings. Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Pastor Lawrence continues our message series "The Game of Kings"Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from Mark 5:21-43.

Listen as Pastor Lawrence preaches from 1 Chronicles 29:10-20.

Pastor Lawrence shares the prayer of Jonah found in the Old Testament. Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Pastor Lawrence shares the prayer of Daniel found in Daniel 9. Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

This week Pastor Lawrence shares a prayer from Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19.  Connect with us at www.grandpoint.churchWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter