LW Church Podcast

The sermon focuses on Mark 1:29-39, where Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law and then ministers to a crowd of sick and demon possessed people. After an exhausting stretch of ministry, Jesus rises early the next morning and retreats to a solitary place to pray. He uses this moment to highlight that Jesus modeled the spiritual discipline of solitude, not as a way to escape responsibility, but as a wa...

In this sermon, Sara Taylor explores how we honor God through what we say, drawing from Colossians 4:2-6 and the surrounding final greetings of Paul’s letter. She focuses on two key areas: our prayer life and our personal relationships. Using relatable stories from parenting and everyday life, she challenges the congregation to examine whether their words bring life or death, and whether they are...

In this sermon from Colossians 3:18 through 4:1, Isaiah Stepney walks through the relational roles that Paul addresses: wives and husbands, children and parents, and bondservants and masters. Using the analogy of an understudy stepping into a lead role in a musical, he frames the central question not as how we can make others fulfill their roles better, but how we can be faithful in the role God h...

In this sermon from Colossians 3, Pastor Jason explores what it means to live out a new life in Christ. Drawing on the truth that believers have spiritually died and been raised with Christ, He emphasizes that genuine transformation does not come from trying harder or following a list of rules. Instead, it begins on the inside, with a heart and mind set on eternal things rather than the passing co...

Pastor Mark explores Paul’s perspective on suffering from Colossians 1:24-2:19, challenging us to see Jesus as more than just ‘seasoning’ in their lives but as their very life itself. Writing from prison, Paul demonstrates how suffering has purpose in God’s plan and reveals the mystery of ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ The message emphasizes that struggles aren’t signs of God’s punishment but...

In this opening sermon of a series through the book of Colossians, Pastor Jason introduces the theme of “whatever you do” from Colossians 3:17, challenging believers to move away from a cafeteria-style approach to faith where they pick and choose what is comfortable. The core idea is that everything in life is spiritual, and every moment is an opportunity to act in the name of Jesus and give thank...

This sermon concludes a series on worship, emphasizing that worship is not just what God deserves from us, but what God desires for us. Pastor Jason explains that worship is an exchange - we give our brokenness, weariness, and burdens to God, and He gives us strength, peace, and renewal in return. Using biblical examples from Satan’s fall, humanity’s sin in Romans 1, and David’s struggles in Psalm...

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual warfare through the lens of worship. Pastor Jason discusses how worship is actually a form of warfare against Satan. Using biblical passages from Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14, he explains that Satan was originally a worship leader in heaven who fell due to pride and his desire to be worshipped rather than to worship God. The sermon emphasizes that there is...

Pastor Mark delivers a powerful message about authentic worship, drawing from Psalm 63 where David worships God while hiding in the desert from those trying to kill him. The sermon emphasizes that everyone is a worshiper by nature the only choice is what we worship. He vulnerably shares his ow struggles with idolatry, including his pursuit of material things like a Mini Cooper, hunting adventures,...

Being a provider is about more than money—it’s about meeting real needs. A man provides stability, presence, and care, not just resources. When he learns to draw from God’s strength, he becomes someone who consistently has something to give.

A man stands guard over what matters most. He protects physically, spiritually, and relationally—stepping in when others step back. When a man embraces this role, people feel safe, valued, and defended in his presence.

God’s design for manhood doesn’t always match the world’s expectations. This session will help you break free from cultural stereotypes and step confidently into the man God uniquely created you to be.

Strength isn’t just physical—it’s mental, emotional, and spiritual. This session will challenge you to develop discipline, endurance, and grit so you can stay steady under pressure and show up when it matters most.

Learn what it means to lead your family with consistency, humility, and conviction—aligning your words, actions, and values. This session will help you take practical ownership of the influence God has given you at home.

A man takes responsibility for his life and the direction he’s headed. Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, consistency, and setting the tone for others to follow. When a man leads well, he brings order, purpose, and stability to the people around him.

A man’s first calling is to love—God first, then others. This kind of love isn’t passive or shallow; it is intentional, sacrificial, and expressed in both words and actions. When a man gets love right, everything else in his life begins to align.

This sermon from Psalm 115 addresses the universal human tendency toward idolatry - the worship of anything or anyone that competes for our affection with God. Pastor Jason explains that everyone is a worshiper by nature, and the question isn’t whether we worship, but what occupies the center stage of our hearts. Over time, good and necessary things like success, relationships, comfort, and contro...

This sermon focuses on the story of Matthew, the tax collector who became one of Jesus' disciples. Pastor Jason explores why Matthew waited nine chapters in his gospel before telling his own conversion story, revealing that Matthew understood the power of timing and context. The sermon examines Matthew 9:9, where Jesus calls Matthew from his tax booth, and draws three key insights: no one is too f...

This sermon explores the creation account in Genesis 2-3, focusing on God's original design for mankind and how sin corrupted that design. Pastor Jason examines how God gave Adam three gifts under the banner of worship: work to enjoy, a will to obey, and a woman to love. The message emphasizes that Adam was created for face-to-face relationship with God, but sin entered through passivity and disob...

This Easter sermon focuses on the significance of Jesus' resurrection as the foundation of Christian faith. Pastor Mark emphasizes that the resurrection validates all of Jesus' promises and gives believers the assurance of eternal life, transformation, and purpose. Using the story of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, the sermon illustrates two possible responses to Christ: rejection wit...

This Palm Sunday sermon explores the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10, focusing on how Jesus offers acceptance to those who deserve rejection. The message emphasizes that Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector, climbed a tree to see Jesus but discovered that Jesus was actually seeking him. When Jesus called Zacchaeus down and invited himself to his home, it demonstrated radical grace - accepting...

This sermon explores the story of Peter's denial of Jesus and subsequent restoration, emphasizing that God never writes us off despite our failures. Rick Laine shares a personal story about disrespecting his mother-in-law at work and receiving undeserved mercy, paralleling Peter's experience. The message focuses on how Peter, despite being a devoted disciple, denied Jesus three times out of fear d...

This sermon explores the story of the woman caught in adultery in Gospel of John 8, highlighting how we may deserve condemnation but instead receive mercy. A personal story about receiving grace instead of deserved correction introduces the theme. The message shows how Jesus responds to the woman’s shame with compassion, revealing God’s character—one that withholds deserved punishment and offers m...

This sermon explores the story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10, using it to illustrate how money and possessions can become spiritual 'log jams' that prevent us from fully following Christ. Pastor Jason emphasizes that Jesus' command to sell everything wasn't about the money itself, but about removing anything that rivals God for first place in our hearts. The message challenges believers to...

This sermon explores the connection between our hearts and our finances, using Matthew 6:19-21 as the foundation. Pastor Mark emphasizes that where we put our treasure, our hearts will follow - not the other way around. He explains that God desires our whole heart, and one key indicator of whether God has our heart is the position He holds in our finances. The message focuses on tithing as a bibli...