Lanterns Church

This is week one of our series Tipping The Scales. There are choices we make daily that adds weight to us leaning on ourselves or God. Which way would the scales tip with the decision you make in your day to day? Is your life more about yourself or is it more about God? This message unpacks the vital truth that less of us and more of Jesus brings victory in our lives and the lives of others. We di...

This is week three of our series Face To Face. When we are face to face with people do we love them enough to talk about sin. Anyone can see that mankind clearly has a sin problem, but when talking about sin everyone doesn't quite get to an important part of the conversation... Jesus didn't come to the world to condemn it but so it might be saved. Sin is real but Jesus and our salvation...

This is week two of our series Face To Face. Jesus is having a one on one conversation with Nicodemus and emphasizes a historical account in scripture to explain what is to come for Gods Kingdom.  When talking to someone face to face do you lean into the opportunity to refer to scripture. If not, what is getting in the way of you depending on the power of God's word? Scripture shouldn't...

This is week one of our series Face To Face. have you ever wanted change in your life? Jesus shows us the change we need in our lives is a supernatural one. In John chapter three we see Jesus speaking face to face with Nicodemus, and for us we should realize the importance of when, where, and how to have these conversations as well with others about God's Kingdom too. Do you know the one true...

This is week six of our series Introducing Jesus. So many people have been fooled by wrong doings of others in God's gatherings. Have you ever done something in the wrong place at the wrong time? Jesus passionately confronts the misuse of worship in the temple, revealing His zeal for God's honor and calling people back to authentic devotion. While religious activity can look impressive o...

This is week five of our series introducing Jesus. Do you look for God in all areas of your life? Sometimes we can just auto pilot through the ordinary but Jesus shows us we can and should invite Him into all areas of our lives. Jesus is able to use all areas of our life to show His Glory and reveal who He is and what He is doing. Don't expect the ordinary when Jesus comes with abundance. We...

This is week four of our series Introducing Jesus. Here's the question, how do you view Jesus? As we grow in our understanding of Jesus we should share our point of views with our family and friends. We continue unpacking the first chapter of the book of John and see the importance to include our family and friends. Jesus is able to connect with people in a supernatural way and bring forward...

This is week three of our series Introducing Jesus. Jesus is approached by two men and He doesn't start with speaking a sermon or speaking a miracle, We see Jesus offer an invitation, 'Come and See." We see there is something more powerful than just information when getting to know  Jesus and Hid church, an invitation to experience Jesus and His Kingdom is life changing. In the same...

This is Week 2 of Introducing Jesus , we explore who Jesus is through this message titled "The Lamb ." John the Baptist boldly identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world—the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan from the Old Testament revealed by the Lamb to be sacrificed on a cross. This episode unpacks the reality of sin, the hope of redemption, and the impo...

This is week one of our series Introducing Jesus. If someone were to ask you to explain who you are, how would you answer? More importantly do you really know who God says you are? Today we look at a humble yet bold John the Baptist introducing the coming of the messiah. It's made clear even though much of the world says our identity is self-made, our identity is actually God-given. We read s...

This is week three of our series The Prologue. We unpack the important truth for our faith, Jesus is Lord and he was truly human and still truly God. Jesus was a visible witness and revealed to us an invisible God. Jesus proved God gets near and relational to mankind. Do you view God as a distant God or a God that is near? Have you truly looked at Jesus to see who God is? We read over scriptures J...

This is week two of our series The Prologue. Jesus entered the word He created to be among us in the flesh. We did nothing to deserve it yet His love brought Him to earth for us. sadly many people didn't recognize Him and many rejected Him. This still happens to this day. People struggle at seeking out who Jesus truly is and instead make things up to try to make Him who they want Him to be. D...

This is week one of our series The Prologue. This is the setup story before the account of Jesus in the flesh with His ministry here on earth. The book of John highly focuses on the 3 years of Jesus up until the death and resurrection. The book of John paints a picture of who Jesus was and is. God has made it possible for each of us to know life and know light. Do you continually seek to know Jesu...

We conclude or series You're Invited on this Good Friday. We live in a world where people commonly boast about themselves and their achievements. Mankind gets lost thinking that will be what truly brings them a value worth living. As we unpack the conclusion of the book of Galatians. Paul states anything he can do is waste compared to the actions of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The act of Jesus...

This Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the promise of living water. In our life we try to fill ourselves when we fill empty, dry, exhausted, and stressed. The common mistake is we run to so many wrong things to fill us up but today we discuss the truth that God is satisfying and the only one that truly satisfies and fills the voids we experience in life. God clearly invites everyon...

This is week 9 of our series You're Invited. In the world today so many things are so easily replaced, phones, vehicles, appliances, clothes and the list goes on. Sadly that replacement culture has even leaked in to our relationships with people. When the world might even encourage replacement, God shows us the importance of prioritizing restoration of people over replacement. There is a &quo...

This is week eight of our series You're invited. Everyone’s life produces fruit. The question is not if we produce fruit, but what kind. God uses Paul to explain two contrasting ways of living: life led by the flesh and life led by the Spirit. Our actions "the fruit," can reveal which one we are following. The Spirit leads us daily, step by step. The flesh pulls us toward selfishnes...

(Sorry for the compromised sound from technical difficulties) This is week seven of our Series You're Invited. In our life we come across information that is true or false. Living life on false teachings or information can impact us horrendously, but our God lovingly has provided us with truths. Paul reminds the Galatians that there our truths that can and should shape their lives even in the...

This is week six of our series You're Invited. It can be awkward to start a relationship, relationships can become dull and stagnant, some relationships come to an end, why is that? Have you experienced this? There is a living God that invites us into a growing relationship, a relationship that should be prioritized over religion, relationships focus on love, identity, and closeness with God....

This is week five of our series You're Invited. In a world falling into fear there is a hope we can lean on through faith. Have you been affected by fears when making certain decisions? God has a freedom for us to receive through salvation, in the letter to Galatians we see that it is very important to choose our faith over our fears. We unpack how God's promises can help strengthen our...

This is week four of our series You're Invited. As Christians, our lives at times can be “experiences” pointing to the gospel for others. If our actions contradict God's true message, people don’t just simply have a doubt — they may be led astray with following Christ and His truth. Saying we believe the right truth is not enough if we live in a way that denies it with our actions. Do yo...

This is week three of our series You're Invited.   God never intended believers to live, or work alone. The gospel not only brings us into a relationship with Christ — it brings us into a family. In today's scriptures, Paul shows us how God uses accountability and community to protect the truth and unite His people for the glory of God. We read over scripture in Galatians 2:1-10.

This is week two of our series You're Invited. We talk about the praise worthy God that calls His children worthy and gives us the gift of a worthy message. Do call on God as your Father? Is Jesus your Savior? Do you depend on the Power of the Holy Spirit to move in your days? We are reminded God meets us where we are at but when we respond He changes our direction. Are you Sharing His hope f...

This is week one of our series You're Invited. People receive many invitations in life, some important, some meaningless.  As believers we are called to deliver the invitation that matters most, the invitation to “The gospel” this good news is not just an ordinary message or opinion. It’s an invitation to real value, real hope, real love, real life change. Have you received this invitation yo...

This is week three of the Series Elijah. We have been looking over his account and he is definitely a bold prophet in Scripture. Working in and through Elijah, God proved He was the true God and many got down on their faces and called out to the Lord. God worked in and through Elijah greatly during many mountain top moments, but the scripture doesn’t stop there. God shows us not just Elijah’s vict...