In this series of five talks, Pastor Lonnie will embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration, and transformation. Being a Light in a Dark World will delve into the timeless truths of Scripture to uncover practical wisdom and guidance for navigating the complexities of our modern world. Through this series, we will explore the profound meaning of living with purpose and intentionality, even in the face of adversity. Despite our challenges, we can create a tangible impact in our communities, workplaces, and families. We will be reminded of the transformative power of love, kindness, and compassion, which can overcome even the greatest obstacles, making us instruments of God's peace and vessels of sacred love in a world that desperately needs it.
This is the second message by Pastor Lonnie in his series on Being a Light in a Dark World
In this series of five talks, Pastor Lonnie will embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration, and transformation. Being a Light in a Dark World will delve into the timeless truths of Scripture to uncover practical wisdom and guidance for navigating the complexities of our modern world. Through this series, we will explore the profound meaning of living with purpose and intentionality, even in the face of adversity. Despite our challenges, we can create a tangible impact in our communities, workplaces, and families. We will be reminded of the transformative power of love, kindness, and compassion, which can overcome even the greatest obstacles, making us instruments of God's peace and vessels of sacred love in a world that desperately needs it.
There is a city we tend to think of as within us. It is the city of our inherited patterns and ways of doing things. It is the dead weight of our habits, our unreflective living, and our assumption that life is the way we see it and nothing else. Here is a city within that cries for deliverance. Do we dare to enter this city as Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? Will we enter our inner city triumphally?
We often associate the gospel with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But there's another gospel being written every day—one that doesn't come from parchment or ink but in our daily choices, the relationships we nurture, and how we navigate the world around us by our actions and words. There is a fifth gospel, and that is the gospel according to you. In this message, Pastor Lonnie will show how the gospel, according to you, is still being written and the significance of the gospel-inspired life we live can significantly influence others.
If there ever was a need to rediscover the wonder of Christmas, it is now. Many of the alarming situations of today’s culture were present in first-century Palestine. There was a hunger for hope then as there is today. To rediscover Christmas, we need to listen again to the principal players in the first Christmas drama. John the Baptist wants to prepare us for something better that is coming; Mary has a vision for her son, and Joseph must pay attention to a dream. The world changed because they were willing participants in God’s plan. Do we need that today? Can the power of Christmas do it again in our time? In these messages, Pastor Lonnie guides us to a fresh visit and understanding of the key events that take us to the Christmas manger and the Christ.
If there ever was a need to rediscover the wonder of Christmas, it is now. Many of the alarming situations of today’s culture were present in first-century Palestine. There was a hunger for hope then as there is today. To rediscover Christmas, we need to listen again to the principal players in the first Christmas drama. John the Baptist wants to prepare us for something better that is coming; Mary has a vision for her son, and Joseph must pay attention to a dream. The world changed because they were willing participants in God’s plan. Do we need that today? Can the power of Christmas do it again in our time? In these messages, Pastor Lonnie guides us to a fresh visit and understanding of the key events that take us to the Christmas manger and the Christ.
If there ever was a need to rediscover the wonder of Christmas, it is now. Many of the alarming situations of today’s culture were present in first-century Palestine. There was a hunger for hope then as there is today. To rediscover Christmas, we need to listen again to the principal players in the first Christmas drama. John the Baptist wants to prepare us for something better that is coming; Mary has a vision for her son, and Joseph must pay attention to a dream. The world changed because they were willing participants in God’s plan. Do we need that today? Can the power of Christmas do it again in our time? In these messages, Pastor Lonnie guides us to a fresh visit and understanding of the key events that take us to the Christmas manger and the Christ.
If there ever was a need to rediscover the wonder of Christmas, it is now. Many of the alarming situations of today’s culture were present in first-century Palestine. There was a hunger for hope then as there is today. To rediscover Christmas, we need to listen again to the principal players in the first Christmas drama. John the Baptist wants to prepare us for something better that is coming; Mary has a vision for her son, and Joseph must pay attention to a dream. The world changed because they were willing participants in God’s plan. Do we need that today? Can the power of Christmas do it again in our time? In these messages, Pastor Lonnie guides us to a fresh visit and understanding of the key events that take us to the Christmas manger and the Christ.
If there ever was a need to rediscover the wonder of Christmas, it is now. Many of the alarming situations of today’s culture were present in first-century Palestine. There was a hunger for hope then as there is today. To rediscover Christmas, we need to listen again to the principal players in the first Christmas drama. John the Baptist wants to prepare us for something better that is coming; Mary has a vision for her son, and Joseph must pay attention to a dream. The world changed because they were willing participants in God’s plan. Do we need that today? Can the power of Christmas do it again in our time? In these messages, Pastor Lonnie guides us to a fresh visit and understanding of the key events that take us to the Christmas manger and the Christ.
In this message, Pastor Lonnie provides helpful insights on how we can discern the will of God for our lives.
Things are broken, but there is a way to peace. Jesus led the way by modeling peacemaking. Peacemaking is not a passive characteristic. The language Jesus uses is active. In this message from Pastor Lonnie, you will explore Jesus' method of making peace and four insights into getting along in a broken world that longs for lasting peace.
Disciple-making is the mission of Jesus for the church. It involves establishing and equipping persons to enter into relationships to help people trust and follow Jesus. Disciple-making doesn’t just happen because a church exists and people show up. It is a deliberate process.
Disciple-making is the mission of Jesus for the church. It involves establishing and equipping persons to enter into relationships to help people trust and follow Jesus. Disciple-making doesn’t just happen because a church exists and people show up. It is a deliberate process. These messages by Pastor Lonnie will serve as a springboard as Fox River begins a congregation-wide review of our ministry and organization and how it could be more effective ahead.
Disciple-making is the mission of Jesus for the church. It involves establishing and equipping persons to enter into relationships to help people trust and follow Jesus. Disciple-making doesn’t just happen because a church exists and people show up. It is a deliberate process. These messages by Pastor Lonnie will serve as a springboard as Fox River begins a congregation-wide review of our ministry and organization and how it could be more effective ahead.
In this message, Pastor Lonnie takes a popular children’s Sunday school song and applies it to the feet, hands, heart, mouth, and determination of Jesus. The message explores where Jesus went with his feet, how he used his hands to serve others, and how he used his mouth to speak about the presence of the peace of God.