LCM Sermons

Hello, Friends In 1998, I had the opportunity to stand in the ruins of Bet Shen for the first time. The ancient city in Israel has been remarkably restored and it features a coliseum and a marble laden street through the center of town. The Greeks called the street a "Cardo". While standing on the "Cardo" noticing that its distributaries provided access to every area of the city, Jesus began to sp...

Hello, Friends A wooden post and a tree are largely the same in substance, but over time the difference becomes very obvious. Anything that is truly alive will produce growth as evidenced by change. Many Christians have fallen into the trap of believing that being “saved” is all that they need to be concerned with in the Kingdom of God. The early followers of Yeshua had dynamic evolving spiritual...

Hello, Friends In 1993, I realized that I was living in a prison that my own actions had built. I saw No Way Out and felt incapable of bringing about a lasting change. In the midst of this dismal situation, Yeshua came to my rescue. The Hebrew Scriptures clearly display God as one who makes a way through impassable obstacles for those who cry out to Him. This message utilizes the memoirs of the He...

Hello, Friends Krav Maga is an Israeli fighting system that assumes no quarter and emphasizes maximum threat neutralization in realistic situations. It is based on the concept of Retzev which means continuous combat motion. While Yeshua's followers do not wage war as the world does we do have weaponry. Like Krav Maga our warfare does not take place in protected quarters and it neutralizes threats...

Hello, Friends Discontented is not usually a descriptive term that a believer would want applied to them. However, nearly 1000 years before Yeshua lived in Israel, there was a man that the Scripture says was destined to be a King and yet was considered a criminal. Further complicating things, he did not associate with royalty but with sinners that desired to rebel against the tyranny of their pres...

Hello, Friends We live at a time when people are rarely willing to wait for anything. We order at one window and expect to pick up at the next. With next day delivery and 30 minutes or it's free type expectations it is easy to become frustrated with God. His Kingdom is not built upon instant gratification, but rather upon TRUST. One of the tests in determining your perceived value of an event, thi...

Hello, Friends Few books of the Bible are read, sung about, and quoted with the frequency of the Psalms. Their content is replete with human emotion and frailty that all illustrates the necessity of reliance and trust in God. They bridge the gap between the doctrines of the ancient believers and the way they lived. Perhaps this is why so many modern believers have strongly identified with particul...

Hello, Friends Scientists have calculated that the closest star to the earth, other than the sun, is Alpha Centauri. Even at the amazing speed of light, which travels 187,000 miles every second, it would still take over four years to travel the 24 trillion mile distance. When considering the enormity of this distance, it should be noted that scientist also say the average galaxy contains 200 milli...

Hello, Friends Merriam Webster's dictionary defines restoration in two ways. The first is: bringing something back to a former condition, an unimpaired condition, or an improved condition. The second definition refers to the re-establishment of a monarchy. Each of these definitions is pertinent to the study of Yahweh God. Even a cursory overview of the Scriptures reveals that our King is in the Re...

Hello, Friends Feelings of joy from love that is reciprocated and conversely feelings of pain from unfaithfulness are among the most powerful emotions that human beings can feel. It is not then a coincidence that the Hebrew Scriptures paint vivid emotional images of mankind's relationship with God as that of a groom and bride. This message explores ancient Jewish Wedding rights and the way they il...

Hello, Friends Gilgal and Jericho are cities that date to antiquity within Israel. The events that took place at their locations during the conquest of Canaan are both amazing and insightful. This message draws parallels between the crossing of the Jordan, circumcision at Gilgal, and battle of Jericho with the salvation experience of believers. The message was delivered on Father's Day and a bapti...

Hello, Friends Have you ever heard the phrase, "I don't want to toot my own horn but..."? This idea is paralleled in the Hebraic culture surrounding the Newer Testament. This message covers this issue while dealing with the subject of tithes and offerings. We pray that you are blessed by this honest, bold, and straight forward message on the subject of giving. It is the first time Pastor Stephens...

Hello, Friends This service was the baby dedication of Lily Slaughter, one of our newest editions! The message focuses on the biblical foundations of marriage and the importance of training children to love the Lord. Genesis declares that Abraham was chosen because he would teach his children, all of the Jewish feasts involve children asking questions, ministry leadership requirements revolve arou...

Hello, Friends Nearly 3000 years ago a young Jewish shepherd went into battle with nothing but a pocket full of rocks and his triumph has been an encouragement throughout the ages. The ancients tell us that he used 5 smooth stones to over come unimaginable odds. His success and method has been memorialized in preaching every since. Unfortunately, the modern church has an unhealthy tendency towards...

Hello, Friends The Jewish educational system was nothing short of amazing during the second temple period. This message explores the lives of famous Rabbis and their Tamidim or "Disciples". Yeshua was not born into a vacuum; He was born into a vibrant milieu of Hebraic culture with passionate beliefs and emotions about the God of Israel. As you listen your own cultural beliefs will be challenged,...

Hello, Friends This service took place on Mother's Day. It seemed appropriate to reflect on the heroic faith that Hebrew women displayed in the Scriptures. The lessons that we can glean from humble women who trusted the Lord are nothing short of inspiring. We encourage you to find the strength summoned by a teenage, Jewish, virgin over two thousand years ago when she faced public humiliation and p...

Hello, Friends The first war mentioned in the Bible takes place in the valley of Siddim where the Salt Sea would later be located. The Salt Sea has become known as the Dead Sea because no life dwells in it. The Dead Sea is constantly being fed by the Jordan River but it has no outlets. Ironically, it is this principle that produces death. This body of water, like people, needs a study flow outward...

Hello, Friends In ancient Judaism, the people looked forward every year with great anticipation to the Day of Atonement. The Hebrew Scriptures paint a vivid picture of the Divine touching the earthly. Every detail was meant to convey that the God of the Universe desired to dwell with His people. As you listen to this message, We encourage you to be more than a spectator. Engage the text, place you...

Hello, Friends The most ancient prayer in Judaism is at its heart an affirmation of the One true God and His rule on the earth. Today, ignorance towards Second Temple Judaism has robbed the Christian world of the rich spiritual heritage that Jesus and all of the Apostles shared in. This message combines teachings on the Shema, the Nazarite Vow, and Baptism to encourage believers about the Lordship...

Hello, Friends On this Resurrection Sunday, it seemed fitting to cover the Hope of our faith. Many listeners may be shocked to find out that the predominant hope being conveyed through churches today is almost entirely unfounded in the Scriptures. How many times have you heard someone speak of longing to go to Heaven? The goal of most Christians is to "go to Heaven", and yet this is not the hope o...

Hello, Friends Early believers were known as followers of the Way. The scripture is clear that they saw themselves as a part of Judaism following the Way that Yeshua taught. Today, we live in a religious environment that has been Hellenized to the point that many people have no idea that the Scriptures were given to us by Hebrews and written in and through a Hebraic perspective. We invite you to l...

Hello, Friends In our opinion the Parable of the Sower has been misnamed. We suggest that the name Four Soils better represents the emphasis of Yeshua's teaching. The Sower is the same in every instance and so is the precious seed He sows, but the soils are different and so is what they produce. This message takes an honest and hard hitting look at the four soils as they represent the state of a h...

Hello, Friends Rephidim is the name of the place where God's people found themselves weary and worn out from grumbling and complaining. It is no coincidence that their enemies the Amalekites chose this place to attack those who were "lagging behind". As people of God we must learn to let the Lord renew our strength and we must not tire in doing good for at the proper time we will reap the harvest....

Hello, Friends During the Exodus the ancient Hebrew people were deliberately placed between Pharaoh and the sea. God said that He did this to gain glory for Himself! It is a Biblical fact that God will place His people into difficult circumstances in order to display His power through them. Unfortunately, the people of God often fail to recognize this important working of God and they in turn succ...

Hello, Friends We at LCMF are happy to have the opportunity to provide access to this message delivered by Pastor Perot. Although Matthew is usually thought of as being anointed to lead worship, it is clear that he has much to offer the body by way of his preaching. This message largely focuses on the events surrounding Israel