LCM Sermons

Hello, Friends The seven annual feasts given to the Hebrew people are as profound as they are beautiful. Much of the Western world has over looked their importance and dismissed their significance as merely something Jewish. In studying these God-given festivals you will see reflections of your own salvation experience, gain insight for daily living, and deepen your understanding of eschatology. Y...

Hello, Friends In the ancient Near East covenants were not "made". The establishment of a covenant was said in Hebrew as "cutting" a covenant. In patriarchal times cutting a covenant was done according to specific forms that are rich in symbolism and meaning. Learning the rules and roles that covenant participants were expected to abide by will deeply enrich the way you view key scriptures in both...

Hello, Friends Unfortunately some of the loudest voices claiming to represent Christianity portray our faith as flamboyant and prosperity obsessed. In this arena the extraordinary sacrifices that men of God have made throughout the centuries are overlooked in a carnal effort to appeal to greed disguised as piety. This message reflects on Elijah

Hello, Friends Does it matter that Benjamin Franklin was an American and not Norwegian? Would it change the story if James Bond was from Vietnam? Jesus is Jewish and was born and raised in Israel. His story and his teachings are best understood in the context of the culture and race that He lived in. This message explores the ways that Hebraic teaching methods developed from the book of Deuteronom...

Hello, Friends The Jordan River is one of the most conspicuous land marks in Israel. Its banks are rich with vibrant history and undeniable significance to the biblical accounts. In this message you will be enlivened to purposeful Hebraic imagery used in the Scriptures to convey a powerful message to the ancient and present day readers. Crossing the Jordan was a monumental event in Israel

Hello, Friends In the heart of lost mankind is a drum beat that sets the rhythm of their lives. It is discernable in their actions. The steady beat of the drum plays a song that says, "What about me. What will happen to me…me…me". As followers of the way that Yeshua revealed, we are required to walk to the beat of a different drummer. This drum beat is not brash, loud, or over bearing. In fact, it...

Hello, Friends The 1st Century Rabbi, Yeshua, revealed the character of God like no human being before or after his time. This message explores the meaning of terms like: In the beginning was the Word, that life was the light of men, and God the One and Only. The unique events preserved in the ancient writings of a Jew named John illustrate the purpose for Rabbi Yeshua's life and they direct a cle...

Hello, Friends In the time of the Patriarchs, wells were of particular importance. A clean water source often meant the difference between life and death. This message explores the events recorded in Scripture that took place at such a well in Southern Israel. As the last message of 2006, we hope that this message compels believers to see the workings of God in their lives and to resolutely live l...

Hello, Friends This message was special for a variety of reasons but especially because it fell on the morning of Christmas Eve. In ancient Israel the Romans dedicated a city to the worship of idols. The city was named Caesarea Philippi and it is the location Jesus chose to ask his disciples a very important question. This message examines that question as well as a contemporary question about the...

Hello, Friends The ancient Hebrew peopled loved God's Word so much that they developed an educational system unlike any other in the world. Their profound knowledge of the Word allowed them to utilize many teaching techniques that are foreign to us as Gentile believers. One of these techniques is called "Stringing Pearls". After learning this concept your love for the Word and appreciation for the...

Hello, Friends The Hebrew people faced unimaginable intimidation in the 7th century B.C. at the hands of an Assyrian named Sennacherib and yet prevailed. The first century followers of the Rabbi Yeshua endured unparalleled persecution under the Roman Emperor Domitian. In both cases the peoples trust in the Lord enabled them to prevail. This message takes a fresh look at the book of Revelation whil...

Hello, Friends How is great faith obtained? When Christians read the word "faith" in the Bible its meaning is often complicated with years of religious but unbiblical thought. The word "trust" might be considered a useful synonym for "faith". Trust of any kind is strengthened with time and experience. God in His mercy provides for us the experiences necessary to strengthen our trust in Him over ti...

Hello, Friends The Jewish heritage of Christianity was vibrant and action oriented. The Hebraic culture favored deeds over creed and described a person's relationship with God in terms involving action verbs. As Christians we would do well to adopt this original perspective on faith and life. Our churches are dominated by the proclamation of doctrines rather than the doing of deeds. Teddy Roosevel...

Hello, Friends In November every year people begin thinking of Thanksgiving Day. While this noble holiday is rooted in wholesome principles, the Hebrew Scriptures teach thanks giving as a lifestyle rather than an event. The book of Leviticus compels us to make thank offerings in a way that will be accepted. This message draws heavily upon the customs, culture, and language of first century Judaism...

Hello, Friends. Intellectual assent is not the same as faith and understanding an object is not the same as holding it in your hand. All too often, Christianity is both passive and powerless. Our "sit and soak" mentality is the furthest possible thing from Jesus' teachings. This message is an encouragement to examine what has been invested in you and the purpose for which the deposit was made. Thi...

Hello, Friends Christianity was birthed directly out of Judaism. The first believers considered themselves still within Judaism while following the Way of Jesus. As this perspective changed historically, the Church became increasingly Hellenistic and lost touch with the Hebraic origin of our faith. This departure from the true foundation of Christianity has led to many misunderstandings including...

Hello, Friends Wow! We are excited to bring you this one. Brad Lively is the long time friend of both Matthew and Eric. This message is subtle, in that, there is no shouting or dramatic sermon illustrations and yet it is absolutely heart wrenching. Brad's testimony comes across as both sincere and compelling. Our hope is that the impact Jesus has made in his life will extend to yours. Please liste...

Hello, Friends Nicholas Slaughter is one of those young men that you can see the Lord's hand on. His zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord is refreshing. Listen as he shares his heart on the subject of balance in your life. He drew heavily from the life of Solomon in an effort to show us the futility of the things people seek after and the true things of value worth attaining. We will all look forward...

Hello, Friends This message is the third in a series on the Kingdom of Heaven. When the Colt Manufacturing Company produced a single action revolver for the US military it was dubbed the "Peacemaker". Whether or not a firearm can achieve peace is irrelevant to this message, but the fact that peace has to be made is clear from the teachings of Jesus. The term peace is usually defined as an absence...

Hello, Friends This message is the second in a series on the Kingdom of Heaven. When John the baptizer, Jesus, and the apostles preached the Kingdom Is Near they were addressing well founded pre-existent ideas within ancient Judaism. The Hebrew Prophet Daniel foretold the manner and timing for the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Few Christians today have taken the time to understand...

Hello, Friends The message Jesus presented was The Kingdom is near! Another way to say essentially the same thing is The King's Dominion is near. The ancient Hebrew prophet Micah foretold a day when God would use a man to break open the way so that the Lord could lead the people as their King out of the oppression they were in. John the baptizer was a bold and forceful man that preached The Kingdo...

Hello, Friends Most human beings are preoccupied with a desire to know how they rate in things. We often fall into the error of comparing ourselves with one another. The relationship between Peter and John as described in the Newer Testament is full of helpful insights into developing a right perspective in this area. I pray you are encouraged in your own unique calling as you listen to this messa...

Hello, Friends In our western culture our world view has been largely shaped by ancient Greek thought. This is not the perspective that the ancient Hebrew Scriptures were written from. This message explores the difference between knowing a creed and living the deed. In the Holy Scriptures the people of God are invited to become something not simply believe something. As a human being you were crea...

Hello, Friends One of the most natural human desires is to want a life of ease. In general, most of us only work hard hoping to create an environment in which we can one day "coast". While this desire is motivating to some, it is without biblical merit. The scripture clearly defines a trust in the Lord that must grow daily resulting in an ever increasing awareness and advancement of the Kingdom of...

Hello, Friends The men we admire most in the Kingdom did not achieve their purposes without preparation. In fact, most had men of little reputation working quietly in the back ground to help them achieve their callings. Transitional Leadership is a method designed to enrich and empower Christians without receiving any glory from men for your work. The reward for your investment in the lives of oth...