Lighthouse.Church Message Podcast

All of us put something or someone as the center of our lives, but only one God can truly fulfill our desires. John Smart shares what the centrality of Jesus does in the life of the believer and how God uses that Jesus-centrality differently in each individual.

In the beginning of Acts, we see the Holy Spirit's incredible impact on the disciples and the church at large. His activity did not end when this book ends. The Holy Spirit still empowers believers this day to carry out His mission. Pastor Paul shares what the Holy Spirit does in the life of the believer and how He empowers those who follow Him.

The first chapter of Acts shows the beginning of the early church and gives great insight into the purpose of the church today. Pastor Paul shares what the purpose of the church is and what it is powered by.

In a world that is constantly pulling for our attention and an enemy who is after our souls, we need to be purposeful in remaining in God. John Smart shares three ways we can overcome the lies that we're bombarded with and stay close to God.

In a world that constantly demands our attention and time, we frequently need to be renewed in the presence and Truth of God. Pastor Paul shares approaching God does to the individual and why it's necessary.

The Bible calls us to repent, but what exactly does repentance look like and what does it do to the individual? Pastor Paul shares the extreme importance of repentance and what Biblical repentance looks like.

In order to be effective for overcoming sin and doing great things for God, we must be rememberers of what God has done in the past. Pastor Paul shares key ways we can shape our lives around remembering what God has done.

Raising the next generation well is of critical importance to the church and the world. Whether you have kids of your own or are around kids for any reason, you have a role to play in influencing the next generation to be overcomers of this world. Pastor Paul shares three ways we are called to influence the next generation and have an impact that outlasts our life.

Communion is an extremely important tradition carried down over generations, but why do we take part in it? What is its significance? John Smart shares just how important communion is and what the significance is behind it.

Our experiences in this world can taint the way we look at love, but the Bible paints a different picture about what true love is and where it can be found. Pastor Paul shares what God's love for us looks like and how it is the greatest gift of all.

Everyone desires peace, but it always seems to be difficult to maintain. Pastor Paul shares what Biblical peace looks like and how it can be attained in a chaotic world.

Our tendency is to chase happiness one craving at a time, but when we get what we want, the satisfaction wanes quickly. We are constantly pursuing happiness and satisfaction. There is a solution to this endless search. Happiness wanes, but joy lasts forever. John Smart shares how we receive joy and how it can impact our lives in an incredible way.

With all of the suffering in the world, hope can be hard to come by. However, Jesus has provided a hope that cannot be tarnished by the problems we encounter. Pastor Paul shares what our hope is grounded in and how it can flourish in our lives.

We have an enemy who is after our joy, peace, and endurance in the faith. Our walk with Jesus, however, carries extreme weight as we are called to be a light in a dark world. Pastor Paul shares the key to persisting through the spiritual warfare we encounter and how to come through more like Jesus.

Persecution comes with the territory of being a Christian. The Bible warns us that it's part of being a follower of Christ. However, it doesn't always look like what we assume. John Smart shares various forms persecution presents in our life and what it means for the follower of Christ.

When we hear the word holiness, we often think that is reserved for the devoted few who break away from society and appreciate being viewed as weird or scary. But the Bible paints a different picture of what holiness looks like. It is not man-made. Gordon Smart shares what Biblical holiness is and how it can change the life of one who pursues it.

Loving marriages are one of the greatest examples of God's love for the world, but they can be extremely challenging as well. Pastor Paul shares what the husband and wife can do to reflect Jesus in their marriage and how it can create joy in everyday life.

The direction we take in life depends on our identity and purpose. John Smart shares what our identity is built on, what it is built with and what our purpose is as followers of Christ.

Trials are a part of life, but there is a right way and a wrong way to view them. Pastor Paul shares the importance of a right mindset toward trials and how they can be used for good in our lives.

Before diving into a book of the Bible, it's important to look at who the author is, why he wrote the book, and who he wrote it to. John Smart takes a look at Peter and how Jesus interacts with the modern day traveler.

Pastor Paul and Vicki Foster are the founders of Lighthouse Church, and Pastor Paul serves as the senior pastor. Hear their testimony of how God has worked in their lives and led them to the founding of Lighthouse Church.

Scripture shows that God hates pride, yet it is a struggle in all of us. David Thompson shares what aspects of our life show signs of pride and how we can become more humble.

Pastor Jamie shows how Jesus stands between life and death for us and what that means for us as Christians and the world at large.

People constantly seek satisfaction and contentment, but it always seems elusive. We can't find anything in this world that will truly satisfy us. Jesus has an answer to this dilemma, however. David Corbin shares how we can practically make our lives satisfying and content in Jesus.

Our culture craves the best. When it comes to Christianity, however, we are often content with status quo. There is a best part to Christianity. John Smart shares what that best part is and how it can shape our lives.