Lighthouse.Church Message Podcast

You've likely heard it said by many, from friends and family to Tupac Shakur, "Only God can judge me", but is that something that Scripture says? Pastor Steve unpacks why we are called to judge one another and how to do so in a way that glorifies God.

Christians often try to encourage one another in tough times by saying things like, "God won't give you more than you can handle." but is that what God would say? Pastor Paul shares the truth behind our trials and what God would speak over our lives in difficult times.

Our nation and the world around us is in disarray. With news of shootings, bombings, and the like, it can be easy to lose hope in this divided world. Pastor Paul shares where our hope lies and how we can be a light in an increasingly dark world.

We need to have a proper knowledge of what God's grace is. Grace is important to apprehend so we can have a proper understanding of ourselves, God, and who God wants us to be.

To fully grasp the grace of God we must understand the magnitude of our sin debt, God's standard to get into heaven, and the meaning of true forgiveness.

Paul Ridgely unpacks what it looks like to offer grace to undeserving people so that we can help each other hold to the freedom God has called us to.

The topic of grace can be vast and nebulous, but the power of grace can speak life into existence and transform the hardest of hearts.

A look at how the grace of God affects our lives every day in different ways.

All of us, from some degree to another, struggle with anxiety, but we can start to live a life that is free from worry. Pastor John shares what we can learn from the Apostle Paul about living a worry-free life.

Our tendency as followers of Jesus can be to try to base our Christianity on our works, but the book of Philippians reveals a major problem with that mindset. Pastor Steve shares the difference between a religious and a relationship mindset and how it impacts our walk with Jesus.

When you think like Jesus, you live like Jesus. Pastor Paul shares how to go from having a Christ-like mindset to living a Christ-like life.

In the book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul shows us that we have the opportunity to find joy in any circumstance. Pastor Paul shows us what our perspective should be when we encounter trials.

Marriage is a commitment, but when two imperfect people come together, it's not always easy to stay committed. Pastor John shares how to fight for your marriage and what having a "never give up" mentality can do for your relationship.

In a world inundated with sexuality, it is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate it the way Jesus intended. Pastor Steve shares the importance of fighting for purity and how it affects relationships and the life of the believer.

An often neglected but essential part of marriage is friendship. God's plan for relationships is to have fun. Pastor Paul shares God's view on having fun in a marriage, and how we can pursue it to the glory of God.

The question isn't how couples can stop fighting. It is how they can start fighting fair. All couples fight, but there is a way to do it that brings them closer together and brings glory to God. Pastor John shares the key to fighting fair and what it brings to a relationship

In our culture, marriage is in trouble with rising divorce rates and unhealthy relationships. However, we can fight to be an example. Pastor Paul shares the #1 essential to a healthy and successful relationship, and how we can strive for that individually and as a couple.

When God gives a calling, He always provides audacious provision. Pastor Paul shares what this means for His followers and the incredible things we can see when we step out in faith.

While we are prone to wander from, lose, and destroy that which is most important to us, we serve a restoring God. Pastor John shows how God can restore what we lost no matter what we think stands in the way.

Elisha didn't settle for doing life his way. He trusted that God was going to use him in a big way and acted on that faith. Pastor Paul explains what audacious faith looks like, what it leads to, and how it will play out in Lighthouse Church in this next season.

Elisha, an ordinary man, took small, faithful steps which led to an extraordinary calling. Pastor John shares how we can be like Elisha to discover and walk in God's call on our lives.

The stream from our Easter service where we celebrated Jesus' resurrection and continued work in resurrecting those who were dead in their sin at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The world tells us to follow our heart in order to find fulfillment, but the Apostle John shows us where true rest and contentment comes from. Steve Healy shares how we can shape our life in order to find true peace.

We were designed with a purpose. We are not fulfilled by getting more stuff. We were made by Jesus to be givers. Pastor Paul shares what a fulfilling life looks like and how it impacts the world around us.

The Bible gives us the hope of Jesus' inevitable return where he will bring us into His kingdom. The apostle John encourages us to prepare for that day. Pastor John shows us how we can prepare for Jesus' return and have endurance through this life.