Lake Shore Baptist Church

As we head into the new year, many of us will be very inclined to make some changes. Maybe the changes are related to exercise, dieting, or some habits that we’d like to leave behind. The new year promises a fresh start and a new beginning. With that comes some optimism that maybe this year will be different. Maybe this year will be better. Maybe we will be better. Yet, at the heart of the changes...

In this episode, Pastor Sterling unpacks the sixth aspect of the 276 Initiative—Magnify. To magnify God doesn’t mean making Him bigger than He is; it means living in a way that makes His greatness more visible to the world around us. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, we explore how disciples of Jesus magnify God through everyday obedience, consistent worship, authentic community, and...

In this message from the 276 Initiative series, Pastor Sterling Edwards unpacks what it means to be mobilized disciples through Acts 4:1–20. When Peter and John were told to stop speaking about Jesus, they couldn’t stay silent—because they had been with Him. Mobilization begins with love: we love because Christ first loved us. It’s marked by presence: others recognize that we’ve been with Jesus. A...

In this message, Pastor Sterling continues walking through The 276 Initiative, moving from the two commands—Love God and Love Others—to what it means to Make Disciples. Jesus’ call in the Great Commission isn’t just to make converts; it’s to make disciples who follow Him with their whole lives. Discipleship is a process of helping people know Christ, grow in Christ, and go for Christ. It’s not opt...

In this message from 2 Corinthians 4:13–18, Pastor Sterling reminded the church that everything we do as followers of Christ must point to the glory of God. When our faith grows, our belief deepens; as belief strengthens, God’s power becomes more visible in our lives. That power brings salvation to more people, and as grace extends, thanksgiving and glory to God increase. Because the same Spirit t...

n today’s episode, we’re diving into the heartbeat of the 276 Initiative — the Advancement of the Gospel. We’ll explore what it means to live on mission, to share the hope of Jesus in everyday life, and to trust the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do — change hearts and transform lives. This isn’t about maintaining comfort; it’s about moving with courage as we carry the message of Christ to our...

Because Jesus first approached us, we can confidently approach Him—and then carry His Good News to others. In this message from Hebrews 4:14–16, Pastor Sterling shows how Christ stepped into our world, shared in our weakness, and opened the way to the Father. As we draw near to His throne of grace, we’re empowered to move toward neighbors, friends, and strangers with the same love and invitation t...

In The Power of Proximity, Pastor Sterling Edwards opens the Anxious for Nothing series by sharing a personal moment of zero visibility—caught in a sudden dust storm in Arizona—that mirrors the emotional and spiritual disorientation we often face in life. Drawing from Philippians 4:4–5, this message reminds us that even when we feel lost, afraid, or out of control, God is never uncertain, never di...