Lakepoint Church with Brian Hofmeister

It's easy to look at the big heroes of the Bible and assume that they were entirely unlike us; borderline infallible. But the story of Thomas at the end of the gospel of John shows a complicated character who wrestles with doubt and insecurity. By looking at this story and why John chooses to end his gospel with it, we'll see why it's okay to doubt like Thomas because that's wh...

The Declaration of Independence boldly states that "all men are created equal." While that's not always been the reality of America, Pastor Brian shows us how Jesus gets it right even when America doesn't. In the Kingdom of Heaven, all men and women are truly made equal in the grace of God. Support the show

In the conclusion of our 40 Week Journey of disciplemaking, Pastor Brian shows us why Baptism is for every Disciple, so doing baptisms is for every Disciple-Maker. Support the show

Jesus doesn’t expect us to change careers. He invites us to shift our perspective.  Check out the last sermon in our series on being Co-Missioned as we cap off our 40 WK Journey of discipleship together. Support the show

Part three of our 4-part series to bring the 40 Week Journey to a close. Learn about what it means to be commissioned for causes that change eternities. Support the show (https://lakepointmuskego.org/give) Support the show

Part two of our 4-part series to bring the 40 Week Journey to a close. Learn about what it means to be comissioned into your neighborhoods and professional networks. Support the show

Part one of our 4-part series to bring the 40 Week Journey to a close. Brian and Cammie discuss the various ways that they have seen God work in their families and students. Support the show

Luke 15 and the story of the Prodigal Son might actually be more accurately titled the Compassionate Father. Support the show

As we complete the second-to-last series in the 40 Week Disciplemaker journey, we’re getting people ready for a commitment.  Not just a move to do something, but to do something over and over again until it sticks with you.  Disciple-Making. Support the show

It’s easy to get caught up in the tasks and lose the heart.  It’s easy to be so driven to do things for Jesus that you’ve crowded out the space to just be with Jesus.  Sometimes you’ve got to be the version of Jesus that left the sick and hurting for the mountain side of prayer. Support the show

Gospel for you never stops with you.  As you’ve followed Jesus in “making disciples of your friends,” you’re not done until you help them be a disciple-maker of their friends.  It should be refreshingly natural, as your friend was likely quite exuberant about sharing what they got from Jesus with anyone they could Support the show

Jesus narrowed discipleship down to two essentials: Belief and Love.  There is an endless amount of growth available in these two essentials.  Even more than that, there is NO growth, on ANY other issue, without addressing the Belief and Love issue at the core of it. Support the show

The unexpected process of sanctification is that our multiple failures/sins/seemingly-set-backs, actually propel us forward into greater sanctification/righteousness/sin-less-ness.  Support the show

Anyone can disciple a friend.  Jesus’ discipleship didn’t involve as many miracles and blockbuster teachings as you think.  He mostly 1) opened the Bible, and 2) asked questions. Support the show

From Easter Sunday 2021, listen to a new message from Pastor Brian Hofmeister on why no tears in heaven means no fears on earth. Support the show

Jesus invites people to start a new story with him - “come and follow”  “come and see”  “come and leave behind the rest.”  We are the ones today, that speak his invitation to begin a new story. Support the show

Sometimes it hard to tell how Jesus wants the gospel told because he changed it for whoever he was talking too.  But that’s just it.  The gospel isn’t a one-size-fits all presentation.  Telling the gospel only happens in learning, listening, and “sizing-up” who’s in front of you for their fit. Support the show

We’ll help you craft your life story, and this months story, with Jesus as the central hero, all in 4 "F Words" (Fall, Forgiveness, Faith, Freedom), and then challenge you to tell someone (maybe the one you’ve most prayed for) this week. Support the show

The story of heaven hitting earth is called Gospel.  It’s both timeless and timely, and we’ve got to get fluent in it.  We’ll give you four words that tell God’s story, which can also tell your story with Jesus and your friend’s soon-to-be story with Jesus. Support the show

In a haunting conclusion to Jonah's story, what happens when the compassion & mercy of God are downright uncomfortable? How can we allow God to shake up our comfort, even if we don't like it, so that he can use us? Support the show

Making the choice to love a friend, co-worker, neighbor or someone else in your life is the right decision, but that doesn't make it easy. In this message from our February 2021 sermon series, Pastor Brian shows the 5 Thresholds that most people need to work through before beginning a relationship with Jesus. Support the show

Love is the hardest thing you’ll ever do (and your calling will never work without it).  It’s going to take you to some of the least likely places.  It’s going to make you do some of the least likely things. Support the show

Perhaps you have a good sense of calling and purpose, and now you've found the unique place for which you are positioned to create impact for the kingdom of God. But now is the time to turn from knowing to doing, and today is a good day to start. Support the show

A sense of identity and calling must first come from an understanding of who Jesus is. When you ask Jesus the question, "Who do you say I am?" you may just find something far deeper than you could find on your own. Support the show

Everything happens for a reason?  Maybe.  It could.  If you trace the theme of what your experience has prepared you for, and use it. Support the show