LCM Sermons

Hello, Friends The Hebrew words Lechem Paaniym mean the bread of His face. This odd phrase is pregnant with meaning and is usually translated bread of His presence or showbread. The Hebrew Scriptures contain many repeating themes concerning God's provision proceeding from His presence for your daily spiritual and physical needs. This message covers lessons from the manna in the desert, Sampson's u...

Hello, Friends The title of this message is a play on the television program Meerkat Manor. The New International Version uses the word mere on many occasions. The most appropriate definition involves the idea that something is nothing more than what is specified. For a Christian to be called a mere man is an insult to the high calling that exists in every Christian's life. This message explores t...

Hello, Friends This message uses ancient covenants, comparisons between David and Jesus, as well as the story of Mephibosheth to teach believers who they are in the Kingdom. When you look into a mirror what do you see? The Bible teaches certain truths that should define the way that you think about your self. After learning your position in God's economy, you will be equipped with 12 universal sta...

Hello, Friends Transformers is a message inspired by a cartoon program from the late '80s. In the cartoon ordinary items were transformed into extraordinary warriors and then in the ultimate battle were collectively assembled into one giant warrior. The emphasis of this message is on being transformed by the renewing of our minds while awaiting the transformation of our bodies. This message was th...

Hello, Friends This message focuses on the relationship between adversity and spiritual health. Resistance training is an important part of any athlete's training and it is no less important for the serious Christian. A historical view of Israel's quest for survival as a nation combined with quotations from "Pilgrim's Progress", and key elements of the life of King David will help you to understan...

Hello, Friends This message focuses on understanding and interpreting the events of our lives. God has determined boundaries and the exact times and places that you would live in an effort for you to reach out to Him. The time is short and the stakes are high. Are you living up to all of God's design for your life? Perhaps today is the day that you recognize God's "Secret Working" in your life and...

Hello, Friends Have you ever longed to be courageous like Maximus or do you admire the loyalty of Doc Holiday to his friend Wyatt Earp? Why do we enjoy movies like Rocky that feature an unexpected Hero that saves the day? What is it about Neo, Luke Skywalker, or Superman that is appealing? The Bible declares that Creation witnesses of the Glory of God. I pray that this message edifies you while yo...

Hello, Friends This message covers scriptures ranging from Leviticus to 1 Peter to emphasize important biblical themes. Lepers were cleansed, altars were built, lakes were crossed, and people were buried in ways that were meant to display God's truths to mankind. Additionally, this message covers themes from Jesus' parables and the teachings of James to assist the believer in pressing on towards m...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Seven More Days". The message covers the events of King Hezekiah's reign in Israel with particular emphasis on his Passover. In the details of Hezekiah's Passover, you will find truths that reveal the heart of God and issue a clear call to the Church. We pray that this message's use of examples from ancient Hebraic culture combined with today's applic...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Devoted to Prayer". It is the third in a series called "Devoted". The Church described in the book of Acts was so powerful that most churches pale in comparison with it. In the message, we explore the reasons for the Church's effectiveness as a model to pattern ourselves after. It is our hope that you will be both convicted and encouraged by the teach...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Devoted to the Fellowship". It is the second in a series called "Devoted". The Church described in the book of Acts was so powerful that most churches pale in comparison with it. In the message, we explore the reasons for the Church's effectiveness as a model to pattern ourselves after. It is our hope that you will be both convicted and encouraged by...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Devoted". The Church described in the book of Acts was so powerful that most churches pale in comparison with it. In the message, we explore the reasons for the Church's effectiveness as a model to pattern ourselves after. It is our hope that you will be both convicted and encouraged by the teaching contained in this message. We considered not placing...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Slippery Toe Amputation". A crazy title, we know! This message focuses on three unique Psalms and Adoni-Bezek (a Canaanite king). It is a powerful reminder of the things that are at stake in our spiritual battles. How do Christians slip up? What causes it and how can you recover? Our hope is that you will grow stronger in your faith and take an immova...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Mission Impossible". A man in ancient Israel once said, "I do believe, help me in my unbelief". This message utilizes Jesus' teachings, elements of the surrounding Jewish culture, and the writings of Peter and Paul to emphasize every believer's obligation to see no mission as impossible. All too often in the body of Christ, we believe that Jesus can d...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Mother Israel". This teaching is a departure from traditional Mother's Day messages. The focus of the message is largely upon inspiring a sense of gratitude for the nation of Israel for birthing our way of life. The message compares the natural relationship that women had with their children in scripture with the spiritual relationship that all believ...

Hello, Friends This week's message was titled "Take Your Clothes Off". Admittedly, the title is provocative but our intention was to get you to think seriously about being stripped before the Lord. As human beings one of the many coping skills we learn is to wear a facade that hides our true thoughts and feelings. This message is meant to guide you into a place that you can rejoice in God's stripp...

Hello, Friends Inclination is a teaching about the heart of man. We have a natural disposition, slant, slope, leaning or inclination towards things that are wrong. The day that God gave Israel His Law He said, "Oh, that their hearts were inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever..." The Lord desires our hearts to be inclined...

Hello, Friends God's Fire is a teaching on the presence of God. Fire is consistently used to depict two very specific things about God's nature. This message walks through the biblical uses of fire as imagery concerning the LORD. Our hope is that in better understanding the Older Testament passages of scripture the Newer Testament references will come alive to you in new ways! We pray this teachin...

Hello, Friends Showdown in the Judean Wilderness is a resurrection Sunday message designed to deepen your understanding of what the empty tomb accomplished. Easter is our favorite time of the year because this is when the entire Christian world refocuses on the hope to which we have been called. Eternal life is so much more than Heaven. It is literally being in a body that will never die! This mes...

The Three Stranded Cord is a message that reminds believers about the Lord's desire for us to fellowship with each other. A believer's life truly becomes fulfilling when he has somebody to share his experiences with as well as someone to pour his experiences into. Moses had Aaron and Joshua; Paul had Barnabas and Timothy; The body of Christ becomes complete when all of its members are interacting...

Hello, Friends Inventory is a message that focuses on some lesser known peers of King David in order to promote an undivided heart in the body of Christ. Periodically most businesses evaluate their inventory to assess deficits and surpluses. This process allows management to make the changes necessary to ensure the vitality of the business. It may be time for you to look deeply into the lives of M...

Hello, Friends Fear is a message that attempts to get Christians to examine their lives. Many times the enemy will present False Evidence Appearing Real in an effort to choke your faith and keep you from being fruitful. As those called to be like Christ, it is our job to identify these areas where Fear has prevented us from being fruitful and weed them out! We pray you enjoy this message and that...

Hello, Friends Christopher Halls baby dedication may be unlike what you are used to hearing for baby dedication services. This message begins with the foundation for marriage and grows into the foundation for ministry and culminates in the high calling of parenthood. The Church is only one generation for apostasy at any point in time. Whether married, single, parenting, or not; everyone should hea...

Hello, Friends Who said it first? is a message that utilizes the principle of first mention to illuminate some important themes in the Word. Do you know when the first time love is mentioned in the Word? How about Kingdom? Is there a reason that the Apostles phrased certain passages of scripture the way they did? We believe that there are no extraneous details in the Scripture. It is our prayer th...

Hello, Friends What a Ham! is a message that emphasizes who you are in Christ. A wise Rabbi once said, "Teach people who they are and then you won't have to tell them what to do". This message utilizes 1st century Jewish culture and familiar passages of scripture to aide Christians in discovering who they are in Christ. We pray that you are as blessed by this message as we were…This message is des...