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In this message, Pastor Sam Picken from C3 Assembly in Toronto unpacks a robust, biblical vision of discipleship and equipping in the local church, drawing primarily from Ephesians 4 and the “net‑mending” call on every believer.Built around Ephesians 4:11–16, this sermon explores how Christ gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up… attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Pastor Sam clarifies that:Christians are born again in a moment (John 3:3–7; 2 Corinthians 5:17), fully righteous in Christ (Romans 3:21–26),But disciples are made over time, moving from spiritual infancy to maturity (Hebrews 5:12–14; 1 Corinthians 3:1–3).Using the language of Ephesians 4:14, he contrasts mature disciples with “infants, tossed back and forth by the waves” of culture, ideology, and deceitful schemes (John 10:10; Colossians 2:8). The message calls believers to resist a me‑centered, consumer Christianity (Luke 9:23–25; Mark 8:34–36) and embrace a life of surrender, holiness, and mission.Pastor Sam lays out a holistic view of discipleship that includes:Personal devotion and prayer (Matthew 6:5–13; Acts 2:42)Weekend services and corporate worship (Hebrews 10:24–25; Psalm 122:1)Godly friendships and groups (Proverbs 13:20; Acts 2:46–47)Serving on teams and submitting to leadership (Mark 10:43–45; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 4:10)Drawing on the Greek word for “equip” (katartismos) in Ephesians 4:12, he illustrates discipleship as mending, repairing, and strengthening nets—restoring people to purpose (Matthew 4:18–22), arranging their lives according to God's design (Romans 12:1–2), and helping them become “useful to the Master” (2 Timothy 2:20–21).Throughout the sermon you'll hear:A prophetic encouragement for a young couple to step into calling and strict training (1 Corinthians 9:24–27)A challenge to shift priorities—finances, time, and relationships—toward the kingdom (Matthew 6:19–24, 33; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8)A call for every believer to move from only receiving to also pouring out (John 7:37–38; Acts 20:35)Anchored in John 6:35, Jesus as the “bread of life,” Pastor Sam describes discipleship as one beggar showing another beggar where to find bread. Every conversation, text, coffee, and small group becomes an act of sharing that bread and mending the net so others can step into fullness of life in Christ (John 10:10; Colossians 1:28–29).The message closes with Romans 15:13, praying that the God of hope would fill believers “with all joy and peace as you trust in him,” so they overflow with confident hope through the Holy Spirit—and join God's work of equipping everyone to equip everyone.

In this message, discover how God calls every believer into “holy work” empowered by His Spirit—not just inside the church, but in creativity, business, parenting, and everyday vocation.Drawing from Colossians, Ephesians, and the sweep of the biblical story, this sermon explores:The sacred nature of workWork in Eden before the fall – Genesis 1:26–28; 2:15Co-laboring with God in His mission – 1 Corinthians 3:5–9Making disciples as the core “work” of every believer – Matthew 28:18–20; John 15:1–8Living in the fifth act of God's storyCreation, Fall, Israel, Jesus, Church, New Creation – Genesis 1–3; Exodus 19–20; Jeremiah 31:31–34; John 1:14; Acts 1:8; Revelation 21–22Our place in God's unfolding drama – Acts 13:36; Ephesians 2:10In Christ: the engine of holy workFully mature “in Christ” – Colossians 1:28–29; 2:5–7, 9–10Firm faith in Christ vs. hollow tradition – Colossians 2:8–17Abiding in Christ for lasting fruit – John 15:4–5A New Testament view of SabbathSabbath as a shadow; Christ as the substance – Colossians 2:16–17Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath – Matthew 12:1–8; Mark 2:27–28Rest not as a rigid day but a Person we live in – Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 4:1–11Power for the assignmentStrenuously contending with His energy – Colossians 1:28–29 (NKJV/NIV)Dunamis and energeia: resurrection power at work in us – Ephesians 1:18–20; 3:16–21You will receive power and be My witnesses – Acts 1:8Calling creatives and business leadersCommissioning creatives to disciple through art, music, and media – Exodus 31:1–5; Psalm 33:3Commissioning marketplace leaders as kingdom builders – Deuteronomy 8:18; Proverbs 11:25; Luke 16:10–12Learn why vision is the antidote to sin (Proverbs 29:18), why mature Christians go to church full to leave empty in service (2 Timothy 4:6–8), and how to live a life of costly, joy-filled obedience that ends each day exhausted but deeply at rest in Christ.

This Sunday, Pastor Sam Gibson concluded our FREED series with a teaching on freedom from spiritual oppression. Teaching from Colossians 1 and 2, he argued that how we understand spiritual warfare depends on how we understand the Gospel. The Gospel is not only the message that our sins can be forgiven. It is also the announcement that Jesus is King. The powers of darkness have been defeated, His kingdom has arrived, and believers now live under His authority. In the teaching, Pastor Sam offered practical guidance for navigating spiritual opposition. One of the enemy's great aims is to steal our song—our wonder, our confidence, our worship. Yet throughout Scripture, God's people continue singing in prisons, in exile, and in suffering. Their songs are acts of remembrance, resistance, and hope, and we can live with that same posture today.

Join us as Alex Sorin and Samuel Farag collide on which Christian denomination is most faithful to the early church (e.g., Christians within the first century) in this formal structured debate including opening statements, rebuttals, open discussion, closings and audience Q&A. LINKS TO GUESTS: ⁨@Alex_Ortodoxie⁩ Samuel's links: ⁨@expositingtheword⁩ https://expositingtheword.org/ https://give.villagemissions.org/donate/missionaries/missionary-detail/a-farag-samuel-and-mercy https://freegracepress.com/products/eastern-orthodoxy-through-the-lens-of-sola-scriptura Modern-Day Debate's flagship event DEBATECON 8 will be in DALLAS on July 25/26th! Grab tickets now! https://events.eventnoire.com/e/debatecon-8-by-modern-day-debate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonah is famous for the fish — but the real story is about a prophet who resented God's mercy toward people he considered enemies. God uses Jonah to bring about a massive spiritual redirect in Nineveh, but the final chapter reveals that Jonah's heart never fully changed. This sermon closes the series by asking: have we truly received God's second chances, or are we still keeping score?https://linktr.ee/ccccmillville

Pastor Sam           1 Corinthians 7:10-24

We'll all experience a moment when we question our faith. Whether it's dealing with a serious illness or a financial challenge, finding the courage to rely on God can be tough. This series is about learning to trust God completely. In this message, Pastor Sam talks about how to rely on God when you feel powerless.

David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God's own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance. In this series, we'll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored. Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."Pastor Sam Dahl preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

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Pain is not just something we survive. It is often something God uses to shape us.In this message, Power in Pain, we explore how the way we handle pain directly affects the trajectory of our lives. Looking at Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 1:4–6 and 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, we see that God comforts us in our suffering, strengthens us in our weakness, and uses our pain to minister to others.This message is a reminder that weakness is not the absence of God's power. For the follower of Jesus, weakness can become the very place where Christ's power rests.Pain may be real, but so is the comfort, strength, and presence of God.

Pastor Sam continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 23:11-35 - God's Purpose Prevails

Pastor Sam continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 23:11-35 - God's Purpose Prevails

2026 June 14th - 9:00am Generations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

Paul appeals to Philemon — a slave owner and fellow believer — to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus not as property, but as a brother. This sermon explores how the grace we've received from God must reshape how we treat others, especially when it costs us something.#church #sermon #jesus #forgivenessfor more information on CCCC got to https://linktr.ee/ccccmillville

Christianity and Mormonism often share similar language, but do they teach the same message? Pastor Kyle and Pastor Sam join Pastor Jenaye to discuss the foundational beliefs that separate these two faith traditions, offering biblical insight and practical wisdom for understanding and navigating these important conversations with grace and truth.Books to readUnveiling Grace by Lynn WilderPassport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never KnewPodcasts related to this topic Pressing A Mormon Apologist on if LDS are Christians...Will Mormons Go To Heaven? / Way Deeper / Noah Herrin

We'll all experience a moment when we question our faith. Whether it's dealing with a serious illness or a financial challenge, finding the courage to rely on God can be tough. This series is about learning to trust God completely. In this message, Pastor Sam talks about how to handle situations when God seems to say no.

So excited to be at the start of our new series, 'Power of Your Testimony'! From the Pit, all the way to the Praise! This morning we heard from Pastor Sam as we take a look into six different steps that define our testimonies! Thank you for listening! Connect with us online!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversidePeoriaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversidepeoriaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@riverside_peoriaVisit our website: https://www.riversidepeoria.com

This Sunday, Pastor Sam kicks off a new stewardship series beginning in Mark 12:41–44 with the story of The Widow's Offering.In a world where value is often measured by size, status, and visibility, Jesus pauses to notice something everyone else overlooked. Join us as we begin exploring what Scripture teaches about generosity, worship, trust, and the posture of the heart before God.Join us Sunday at 10AM.

Joshua 13 Think about what is important or precious to you. Maybe you think of your family, or a prized possession. But do you know that those things can be taken away? In Joshua 13 we see the children of Israel receive their inheritance. But what was their inheritance pointing toward? And what did it tell them about God? We consider those questions and more this week as Pastor Sam continues his study in Joshua.

2026 June 7th - 9:00am Generations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

This week, Pastor Sam Gibson continued our FREED series with a sermon on rejection—opening by admitting he couldn't promise freedom from it. Rejection is inevitable. The real question is whether it will deform you or transform you. Pastor Sam unpacked the snare of recognition as rejection's dangerous shadow side, walked through the Greco-Roman context of adoption in Romans 8, and landed on this: in Christ, we are not rescued strays but chosen heirs—named, inheritance transferred, legally irrevocable. That is the spirit of adoption available to us, and it is what sets us free.

As we wrap up our City on a Hill series, we tackle an essential question: What motivates our outreach?Many people care, but not everyone acts. While guilt, religious duty, and judgment can all produce temporary action, none of them reflect the heart of Jesus. In Matthew 9, we see that Jesus was moved by compassion—a deep, inward mercy that saw people, understood their condition, and moved toward them in love.This episode explores why compassion is the necessary fuel for healthy outreach and how believers can become people who don't just talk about loving others, but consistently live it out.A city on a hill isn't bright because it's impressive. It's bright because it burns with the compassion of Christ.

Pastor Sam         1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Feeling stuck in the routine? This series dives into the idea of moving beyond just having faith and diving deep into a desperate search for God, like a parched land longing for rain. Learn to let go of control and discover real life through a fervent pursuit of God. Pastor Sam shared in this message that it's not too late to experience spiritual renewal.

Ruth and Boaz show that when we live for God, we bear the following fruits. We are fully alive in both work and play, we are emotionally expressive and physically self controlled in love, and we value both generosity and privacy.

Feeling stuck in the routine? This series dives into the idea of moving beyond just having faith and diving deep into a desperate search for God, like a parched land longing for rain. Learn to let go of control and discover real life through a fervent pursuit of God. Pastor Sam shared in this message that when you submit to God, you're helping yourself grow into the amazing person God intended you to be.

Pastor Sam      1 Corinthians 6:9-11

question: how do we get salty and stay salty?In John 15, Jesus teaches that fruit is not produced through striving, image, or performance, but through abiding in Him. Before we can reflect Jesus publicly, we have to remain connected to Him privately.This message is a reminder that connection produces fruit, while disconnection produces performance. The invitation of Jesus is not to try harder, but to remain closer.

2026 May 24th - 9:00am Generations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

The goal of God's Word was never just information—it was transformation.   ABOUT THE MESSAGE In this Part 1 of Centered, Pastor Sam Muyaka reminds us that what's at the center of our lives will shape the direction of our lives. In this message, we look at what it means to be centered on God's Word—not just hearing it, but allowing it to reveal us, change us, shape us, and lead us closer to Him.   ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Conformed Into the Image of Jesus Christ, and a relationship with Jesus as well as being involved in a healthy church community are both important to achieving that goal. Find out more about who we are and all that we do at https://www.thechurch.fm/about. We would love to meet you in person! Find our locations and service times here https://www.thechurch.fm/campuses and download our smartphone app here https://pushpay.com/get?handle=saintamantcampus&source=external to access video content, daily devotionals, updates on what is going on at The Church, and so much more. To get connected here at The Church International simply visit us here https://www.thechurch.fm/connect-track and we will walk you through all of the life giving opportunities that we have to connect with you and your family. We want to give a special thanks to everyone who donates to what God is doing through this ministry. If you would like to partner with us through generosity and giving you can do so at https://www.thechurch.fm/give-online.   SOCIAL MEDIA The Church International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchinter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchinternational/ Website: https://www.TheChurch.FM Pastor Mark: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkAStermer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_stermer Pastor Cindy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.stermer.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_stermer

Why are you here? Why now? Why has God placed you in this specific community, city, workplace, family, and season?In this message, we talk about what it means to resolve our location theologically. Through Acts 17, Jeremiah 29, and Matthew 5, we see that God is intentional about where and when we live. Our community is not an accident — it is an assignment.Jesus calls His people salt and light, meaning we are called to proximity, presence, and visibility. We cannot influence people we refuse to be around, and we are not called to hide the light of Christ in us. As followers of Jesus, we allow people to taste and see that the Lord is good through proximity, and we generate visibility for Jesus by reflecting His light.

In this message, we explore 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Psalm 23 and how to recognize the lies that try to shape our thinking. It reminds us that not every voice in our head aligns with God's truth, and we're called to take those thoughts captive.We're challenged to identify deception and replace it with the truth of who God is—our Shepherd who leads, protects, and restores us. When we learn to spot the enemy's lies, we can walk in greater clarity, peace, and confidence.What could Jesus do with a mind anchored in His truth?Subscribe and stay connected as we continue the Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table series.

Pastor Sam visits a house church and opens up the scriptures to show that for the vine to flourish, it needs biblical trellises to support it.

Feeling stuck in the routine? This series dives into the idea of moving beyond just having faith and diving deep into a desperate search for God, like a parched land longing for rain. Learn to let go of control and discover real life through a fervent pursuit of God. Pastor Sam mentioned that God may appear distant because you've drifted away from Him, and He's patiently waiting for you to return.

Rachel only begins to experience rivalry in chapter 30 because she gets starved of the attention and affection she has long taken for granted. Rachel competes by playing dirty because she's so desperate to regain her status. But as she goes from assuming she's better to becoming bitter and even monstrous, until she finally learns to pray as one who knows she needs grace. Because her understanding of living as a child of God is incomplete, the sibling rivalry continues and is only resolved through the work of Jesus. Jesus calls all who consider themselves nicer and more righteous than others to repent and builds a church that can welcome all, including the black sheep in all our families.

Feeling stuck in the routine? This series dives into the idea of moving beyond just having faith and diving deep into a desperate search for God, like a parched land longing for rain. Learn to let go of control and discover real life through a fervent pursuit of God. Pastor Sam shared in this message the value of seeking God and waiting for Him to move mountains.

Pastor Sam 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

It's Monday, May 11th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigeria's $10 million genocide cover-up A disturbing new report from International Christian Concern highlights how Nigeria's government is weaponizing misinformation to hide a decades-long campaign of violence against Christians. Written by ICC Fellow Justin Joseph, “Nigeria's $10 Million Genocide Cover-Up” reveals how power, politics, and propaganda are fueling a human catastrophe. Since 2009, at least 190,150 Nigerians — 128,750 of whom were Christians — have been murdered in ethno-religious killings, with the slaughter escalating in 2026. Yet, instead of addressing the crisis, officials are spinning a dangerous narrative. During meetings with other heads of state, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu claims the terrorism plaguing his nation stems solely from climate change and regional instability. Researchers have repeatedly debunked this reasoning, pointing to the targeting of Christian communities. Tinubu's administration has launched a $10 million lobbying front to silence human rights accountability in the U.S. and whitewash the genocide of Nigerian Christians. Prosperity gospel champion Joni Lamb died Joni Lamb, a Prosperity Gospel enthusiast and co-founder of the Daystar Television Network, died on May 7th at the age of 65, reports Christian Daily. Lamb had been privately battling serious health issues before suffering a recent back injury that significantly worsened her condition in recent days. Founded in 1993 alongside her late husband, Marcus Lamb, Daystar Television grew from a small Christian television station into one of the world's largest Christian broadcasting networks, with 100 stations worldwide, employing 300 staff, and bringing in $100 million annually. On December 1, 2010, Marcus Lamb confessed on Daystar Television to having had an affair which Joni initially described, reported ABC News. JONI LAMB: “Several years ago, Marcus and I went through a challenge in our marriage. I discovered that he was having an emotional relationship, if you will, with someone. It had turned into an improper relationship.” MARCUS LAMB: “I take 100% responsibility. Joni has no blame. The other person doesn't have any blame. It's all --- I don't even blame the devil. It's all on me. ”I'm so sorry. I've asked God to forgive me. Years ago, I asked my precious Joni. And when with this first came out, I said to her, I said, ‘Honey, I only want us to stay together if we really love one another, not for the ministry's sake, not even for our kids' sake. Ladies and gentlemen, I love this woman.” The reason they announced this affair is because they were being threatened with blackmail. JONI LAMB: “There actually are three people who were not involved in what we're talking about today or affected by our marital challenge. They're now saying, that unless Daystar pays them $7.5 million, that they're going to take our story, that we just shared with you, to the media.” MARCUS LAMB: “You see these three people, that Joni shared with you, they're trying to take our pain and turn it to their gain. Ladies and gentlemen, we're not going to take God's money and pay to keep from being, uh, humiliated, I guess, or exposed or exploited, whatever you want to call it.” Subsequently, Marcus died at the age of 64 on November 30, 2021 after contracting COVID-19. According to MinistryWatch, in 2020, the ministry used a $3.9 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, offered to pay the salaries of employees, to buy a private airplane, which the family used for vacations, reported Inside Edition. That loan was reportedly paid back after Inside Edition began asking questions about it. Over the years, Joni Lamb became one of the most recognizable faces in Christian media.  Unfortunately, Daystar frequently featured prosperity-oriented themes such as: financial blessing tied to faith and giving, “seed faith” donations, and testimonies of material and personal success through faith. Joni and her late husband Marcus Lamb regularly hosted ministers connected to the Prosperity Gospel movement, including: Creflo Dollar Jesse Duplantis Paula White and Benny Hinn James 3:1 says, “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.” And, in another controversy involving Daystar Television, Joni's son, Jonathan, claimed that his mother covered up the sexual abuse of his 5-year-old daughter by a relative, according to the Roys Report. While Jonathan had been Daystar Television's vice president, he was demoted to a manager position for refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement.  On May 8th, The Economic Times reported that Joni's daughter-in-law, Suzy, who is married to Jonathan, stated online, “We weren't informed of anything,” claiming relatives knew Joni Lamb was dying the night before her death but “didn't call Jonathan to come say goodbye.” Joni Lamb is survived by her second husband, Doug Weiss, and her three children — Jonathan, Rachel, and Rebecca. Pastor Sam Allberry resigns after “inappropriate” relationship with man And finally, a Tennessee pastor and advocate for Christians who suffer from so-called “same-sex attraction” has stepped down after revealing an “inappropriate” relationship with a man some years ago, reports Beliefnet.com. Pastor Sam Allberry, author of Is God Anti-Gay?, stepped down from his position as an associate pastor at Immanuel Church Nashville, a nondenominational, independent congregation after what the church called “a serious breach of trust.” In a statement put out by the church elders, it stated Allberry had informed the church in 2024 of an “inappropriate relationship” with a man in 2022. The statement noted that the relationship had concluded prior to Allberry being called to his position in the church in 2023. At the time, the church stated it conducted a “thorough investigation” of the relationship and concluded that it was not “disqualifying” for the position. In a February 15, 2017 statement, Sam Allberry said this. ALLBERRY: “Sam Allberry, Oxford. I am same-sex attracted and have been my entire life. By that I mean that I have sexual, romantic and deep emotional attractions to people of the same sex. “I choose to describe myself this way because sexuality is not a matter of identity for me, and that has become good news. My primary sense of worth and fulfillment as a human being is not contingent on being romantically or sexually fulfilled, and this is liberating. “The most fully human and complete person who ever lived was Jesus Christ. He never married, He was never in a romantic relationship, and never had sex. If we say these things are intrinsic to human fulfillment, we are calling our Savior, subhuman.” When news broke last week about Sam Allberry's inappropriate relationship with a man, The Gospel Coalition, a group of pastors and churches that “put the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the center of all activities,” immediately announced that it would be removing all of Sam Allberry's content from its website and channels. By contrast, Living Out, the organization co-founded by Allberry to encourage Christians to “live out their sexuality and identity in ways that enable all to flourish in Christ-like faithfulness,” took a different position. In an online statement, they confirmed that Allberry's “many past contributions to this site retain their value, and they will not be taken down”, adding that the organization “exists because of people like Sam, for people like Sam.” Four Christian leaders most closely associated with Sam Alberry include Ray Ortlund, Russell Moore, Preston Sprinkle, and the late Ravi Zacharias. Romans 1:24, 26-28 says, “Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. … “Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way, the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. “Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, May 11th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Lighthouse Church! We are located in the City of Vista, in the North County of San Diego. To join us in person, head over to: 342 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 We meet every Sunday at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM If you want to know more about us or to connect with us, let us know by filling out this Digital Connect Card: https://gotolighthouse.churchcenter.com/people/forms/665423 If you made a decision to follow Jesus today, or want help taking your Next Step, send us an email at: info@lighthousechurchnc.org If you would like to make a contribution to Lighthouse Church, or to give your tithe or offering digitally, you can do that by heading to our website. www.lighthousechurchnc.org/give

Technology isn't inherently bad—but it is shaping you.In this episode, we talk about what it means to live in a world of constant noise, endless scrolling, and algorithm-driven attention. Why do we reach for our phones without thinking? Why does it feel so hard to be still?This conversation explores how digital habits are forming our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual lives—and how we can begin to set boundaries that actually lead to freedom. Jesus doesn't compete with noise—He calls us out of it.If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or spiritually distant, this is an invitation to reset and refocus.Because attention isn't neutral—it's directional.

Joshua 8 Why do we love the accounts of underdogs? Or stories of redemption? We don't need to look any further than the Bible. The theme of redemption is inextricably linked to our humanity - The idea of being restored or forgiven. Well how does God perform this work? We consider one of His works of redemption in Joshua chapter 8 this week as Pastor Sam points us to God's wonderful redeeming power.

2026 May 3rd - 9:00am Generations Sermon - Pastor Sam by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

In this episode of the parenting mini-series, Hayden and Molly interview Pastor Sam and discuss guarding children, raising children in technology driven world, and practical lessons Sam has learned with his children.

This Sunday, Pastor Sam continued our FREED series with a teaching on freedom from sin, drawing from 1 John 1:5–10, 2:1–2. He opened by naming what sin actually does to us: it separates, stains, sensitizes, steals, and spreads. The heart of the message, though, was not diagnosis. It was invitation. Through the lens of both guilt-innocence and honor-shame frameworks, Pastor Sam showed that Jesus doesn't just declare us innocent; He restores the relationship. Through the practice of honest, specific, and confident confession, we can walk out of the shadows and into the freedom that is already our inheritance in Christ.

Relationships are powerful—but they can also be distracting.This week, we talk about relational distraction: how the people in our lives can subtly shift our focus, influence our decisions, and sometimes pull us away from what matters most.What does it look like to have relationships that actually lead you toward truth instead of away from it?This message brings clarity to that tension.

In this episode, we cover:The Fork in the Road: Choosing between the world's response (anger and division) and the Kingdom's response (forgiveness and reconciliation).Redefining "Eye for an Eye": Understanding why this biblical rule was meant for judges to prevent arbitrary punishment, not as a license for personal revenge.The Priority of the Heart: Why guarding your inner being is your most critical defense against the enemy's targets.The Practice of "Letting it Go": Exploring Jesus' radical teaching on turning the other cheek and suffering personal loss for the sake of the Kingdom.Oneness and the Dividing Wall: How Christ merges incompatible cultures into one family by destroying the barriers of hostility.3:56 – Pastor Sam's transparency regarding the difficulty of preaching this message. 10:44 – The prophetic call to consecrate ourselves for what the Lord will do next. 18:29 – A deep dive into the historical and biblical context of "an eye for an eye." 21:03 – Jesus as the "Chief Legislator" explaining the true intent behind the Law. 25:35 – Two heavenly priorities: Protecting your heart and achieving true oneness. Links & Resources:Devotional: The Bible in One Year by Nikki Gumble. Book Reference: Dominion by Tom Holland. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 5:38-41, Proverbs 4:23. Connect with us: