Pine Lake Covenant Church Podcast

Valentine’s Day sparks joy and love for some, and for others it’s a painful reminder of past hurt & brokenness. Yet relationships are so much more than flowers and chocolate for a lover, or a homemade card for a friend. As Christians we hold fast to a hope that God has great intentions for each relationship in our lives, so this week we turn to the book of Proverbs as we explore the question,...

This week, we have the honor of welcoming Greg Yee, Superintendent of the PacNW Conference. Greg shares insights about PLCC’s journey forward as we continue the search for our next lead pastor.​​​​​​​ The post Preparing for What’s Next appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

The astounding assertion of the gospel is that God invites us to join His family! This kind of love is lavish, undeserved—and available to all. This is news we can’t keep to ourselves. The post Love Lavished appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

Welcome! Join us here for our service at 10AM on Sunday, 1/24. The incredible message of the Christian faith is that love and suffering come together to bring life. God is not only for us in hard times, but is with us as a suffering God. This kind of love allows us to say “all is well.” The post Suffering Love appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

In these abnormal days it’s become easy to point fingers, cast blame, or focus on differences. Yet God shows us his merciful love, fresh mercy that meets us in our sin and painful situations. How might his mercy show us how to love others? The post Merciful Love appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

Have you ever found yourself disillusioned with God?  We all warm to the thought of being loved by God, but are tempted to reduce this love to simply meeting our personal needs. Jeremiah reminds us that power and love are both in the hands of our sovereign God. The post Sovereign Love appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

As we wait for an end to pandemic suffering in this new year, we hold fast to the reality of God’s love. Jeremiah’s prophecy reminds us that we can expect love from the God who never wavers in his commitments. The post Expect Love appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

We conclude our Advent series, In Their Own Words, with a look at the Christmas story through the lens of Simeon—a story of God’s love and faithfulness that brings hope for the new year. The post In Their Own Words: Simeon appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

The Christmas story isn’t all peace and light. When Jesus was born, the forces of darkness railed against him. While King Herod schemed for his destruction, the Magi sought to find him. Their responses reveal much about our own choices: What we will do with Jesus? The post In Their Own Words: Herod appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

We continue our Advent series, In Their Own Words, and look at the Christmas story through the lens of Joseph—a man who is often forgotten but played an incredible role in the birth of Jesus. Let’s learn from his story together! The post In Their Own Words: Joseph appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

We continue this Advent series ‘In Their Own Words’ by exploring the life of Elizabeth as recorded in the gospel of Luke, and together ask the question ‘what’s my role in the Kingdom Of God?’ The post In Their Own Words: Elizabeth appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

Have you ever faced the disappointment of an unrealized dream? In the story of Zechariah, we see a faithful but childless man, surprised when God shows up to usher in a new way. God continues to show up in our stories as well, teaching us even through difficult times. The post In Their Own Words: Zechariah appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

We wrap up our sermon series by looking at one of the most surprising and shocking images of Jesus we see in Scripture. Let’s dive deep and look at the one who makes us say, “No other King.” The post Jesus the Victorious King appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

Jesus’ message of the kingdom assumes there is a king. Yet he confounded most notions of kingship in his time. What does it mean for us today to honor Him as king? The post Encountering Jesus the King appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

In the story of ancient Israel’s demand for a king, we will see their rejection of God’s rule. Our own demands for security or prosperity shape our loyalties as well. Are we seeking another kind of king ourselves? The post Give Us a King! appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

No matter what leader is in office or which party is in control, Jesus remains King. So the call for Christians is not to withdraw, but to engage culture with a kingdom mindset. This week we look at the amazing way in which Jesus responds to a political dispute. The post When Kingdoms Collide appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

Two visions, two men, two people groups. When the Spirit speaks, past prejudices are erased and a whole new view of community is birthed. Today the Spirit continues to break down false barriers and invite us into the blessed community God always intended. The post Double Vision appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

As the early church began to scatter through Judea and Samaria, God was already at work setting up his divine appointments. We’ll hear about one of these instances that occurred on a desert road as we consider how the Holy Spirit is disrupting our routines and urging us to say yes to divine appointments. The post Saying “Yes” to Divine Appointments appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant...

The Early Church was growing and finding momentum until tragedy hit their community in a shocking and profound way. It altered their everyday reality and the movement of their community. What can we learn from this as we continue to navigate the realities we find ourselves in? The post When Tragedy Becomes Reality appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

When ethnic tensions arise in the early church, the community must work out a way to honor and care for all. Even in conflict, the Spirit reshapes God’s people and extends their witness to a broken world. The post Tensions in the Community appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

After Pentecost, the early followers of Jesus find their perspectives shifting in profound ways. At a routine encounter outside the temple gates, a powerful healing takes place, and more than one life is forever changed. How is the Spirit shifting our own routines so that healing might come? The post Encounter at the Gate appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .

There is a world of difference between shining your light and letting your light shine. Jesus says to let your light shine “in such a way.” What does this crucial difference look like in today’s time and space? The post In Such a Way appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church .