Pastor Lonnie

Who is this God we long to connect to? While mortals may not know all there is about a holy God, one thing we do know is that God knows us and wants to connect to us. In his messages for Lent, Pastor Lonnie explores the dynamics of God’s reach in affecting our lives and the difference walking with Christ can make in living together on planet earth. In this message, Pastor Lonnie looks at the inner...

In his message this Sunday, Pastor Lonnie shows how we can be confident in knowing that even in difficult times, God is with us and cares about us so much that the tapestry of our lives, meaning all events - good and bad, are being woven together into a blanket of God’s love and protection.

In this message, Pastor Lonnie details the significance of serving as Jesus served.

The is the Christmas Eve message from Pastor Lonnie. The message was delivered on December 24, 2021

In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how God acts through ordinary human beings, everyday people who trust God to undertake extraordinary missions beyond their capabilities or imaginings. The Virgin Mary is a model of amazing trust that the surprise happenings in our lives have the potential to be a marvelous act of God.

In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how Joseph shows that we can encounter God amid the painful and challenging circumstances of life, and through obedience to the Word of God, we can live lives of trust. God does not give us dreams to torment us; God gives us dreams to follow.

In this Thanksgiving message by Pastor Lonnie, we are reminded of the power of giving thanks to God and to others;

What Are You In Line For? is a Christian stewardship message from Pastor Lonnie. Included in this podcast is a solo by Carmen Nickerson titled, Closer

In this message, Pastor Lonnie explores the unique role of the church to provide spiritual care and the significance of giving as a means of growing in Christ.

In this message, Pastor Lonnie explores two illusions that can drive our lives to regret by losing sight of the importance of what really matters. By coming to terms with what matters most, our lives can be richer.

In this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the challenge of making a positive difference in the world. Knowing the right thing to do can have nothing to do with doing the right thing. We will learn two vital questions to ask to help us make the stretch from knowing to doing.

In this message by guest speaker Rev. Jacquie Quirk, we learn how to overcome worry in our lives by embracing the five ways God provides what we need most in our lives. Pastor Jacquie is the minister of congregational care at Fox River Congregational Church in Pewaukee Wisconsin

In this message, Pastor Lonnie takes up the vital question of why God allows us the freedom to make unwise decisions that can cause pain and suffering and how this freedom teaches us something about the uniquely human condition and the love of God.

Guest speaker Hal Blank, the CEO and Chief Pilot of Grace on Wings, presents an update on the ministry of sharing the love of Christ through aviation.

In this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the value of the gift of time and offers ways to make the most of time by understanding how time is a gift from God, the difference between the important tasks and urgent tasks that consume our time.

In this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about how our Christian faith can give us the strength to overcome our fears of death and dying. This is the fifth message in his series. Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.

This is the fourth message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.

This is the third message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.

This is the second message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.

This is the first message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.

Some failure is inevitable. We are human, and mistakes happen. We are going to fail at times. What we do with failure makes all the difference. No matter your sin or how bad you think you have failed God or others, you should know that God never gives up on you. God is always there to give you another chance! In this message by Pastor Lonnie, you will learn how we are a can-be people because God i...

Small things are a part of heaven’s bigger picture. Small things count! You count by the small things you do every day more than you know. Look for the opportunities already there; every day with the people you know and come across each day. Know that God is using you, your life, your words, your smile, your kindness. Ask him to help you see the opportunities and pray that God will help you know t...

If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat. This is one of the most daunting statements you will ever hear. The challenge to leave the boat, with all its security and particular messiness, is terrifying. Still, if you don’t take the step in faith, you will never experience walking on a surface never before imagined. You may sink after a few feet, but to follow Christ is to walk...

This is the final message in the Who Is This Jesus series by Dr. Lonnie Richardson

This is the 4th of July message by Dr. Lonnie Richardson titled The Price of Freedom. The message was delivered on July 4, 2021.