Sermons

Pastor Dell walked through Mark 15, as he continued our series on the Apostles' Creed. The cross is the center of everything Christians believe, and it deserves to be taken seriously rather than softened. Jesus did not endure a symbolic or theatrical suffering. He was beaten, mocked, crucified, and buried, and every detail of it was real. He stayed on the cross not because He was powerless, but be...

Pastor Dell continued our series on the Apostles' Creed by walking through the second line of the creed, "I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary." The identity of Jesus Christ is the most important question any person can face. He is not simply a good moral teacher or a wise prophet. He is the one and only Son of God, full...

This morning Pastor Dell started our new series, "I Believe" by looking at the first line of the Apostles' Creed, 'I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,'. This line is far more than a religious formality. It is a personal declaration that shapes how we see God, ourselves, and everything around us. God is not a distant force or vague spiritual concept. He is a Father wh...

Pastor Dell concluded our series, "A Church Worth Becoming" as he walked through 1 Corinthians 16:19-24, speaking on grace. Grace is not just how we enter a relationship with God. It is the foundation of how we live together as the church. The church in Corinth struggled with division, sexual sin, worship disorder, and doubt about the resurrection, yet Paul never stopped reminding them of who they...

Pastor Dell continued our series "A Church Worth Becoming" as he picked up where we left off in 1 Corinthians 16. Paul's final commands to the Corinthian church provide a blueprint for building spiritually mature faith communities. Churches must stay vigilant against false teaching and spiritual drift, stand firm on gospel truth rather than cultural preferences, demonstrate courage in obedience an...

Our Elder, Adam West, continued our series "A Church Worth Becoming" as he started to walk us through 1 Corinthians 16. Paul's final chapter in First Corinthians provides timeless wisdom about Christian stewardship and church unity. He establishes principles for biblical giving, emphasizing that we should give on the first day of the week from our firstfruits, not our leftovers. Common obstacles t...

Pastor Santiago shared his final message as a pastor at LGCC, walking through Acts 13:1-4 as we remember Pentecost Sunday. The church at Antioch demonstrates what happens when believers unite around God's mission. This diverse group of leaders - including Jewish, African, Greek, and upper-class members - came together despite their differences to advance the gospel. Through worship, fasting, and p...

Pastor George Moore from Legacy Reentry Foundation joined us this Sunday as he shared from 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 as part of our series, A Church Worth Becoming. The resurrection of Jesus Christ should make believers relentless in their faith and service to others. Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 15:58 provide the blueprint: be steadfast, immovable, and always excelling in the Lord's work. Th...

Pastor Dell walked through 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 as he looked at how the resurrection is the foundation of Christianity and not just a holiday to be celebrated once a year. Without it, our faith would be completely worthless and we would still be trapped in our sins. Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians 15 shows that if Christ didn't rise from the dead, Christianity crumbles entirely. However, becaus...

Pastor Santiago continued our series "A Church Worth Becoming" sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of Christian faith, not just another doctrine but the foundation upon which everything else rests. Paul addressed the Corinthian church, which was being influenced by Greek philosophy that undermined belief in bodily resurrection. H...

Pastor Dell finished up 1 Corinthians 14 this week. God desires order in worship because He is a God of peace, not confusion. The Corinthian church was passionate but chaotic, teaching us that even good gifts can become harmful without proper structure. Every expression in worship should build up the body of Christ rather than serve as mere self-expression. True spirituality isn't measured by inte...

Pastor Dell continued his sermon, "The Key To Body Building" from last week where he was walking us through 1 Corinthians 14:1-25. Worship is designed to strengthen the entire church community, not just provide a personal experience with God. Paul teaches that our communication in worship should bring understanding and unity, using gifts like teaching and words of knowledge to build up others. Whe...

Pastor Dell got us back into our series, "A Church Worth Becoming" this morning, sharing from 1 Corinthians 14. We are all spiritual bodybuilders, called to strengthen the body of Christ through proper use of our gifts. True worship extends beyond singing to encompass how we use our time, talents, and treasures for others' benefit. Rather than approaching church with a consumer mentality asking wh...

Pastor Dell shared a special message this Easter as we celebrate Christ's resurrection. Easter reveals the greatest paradox in history: God's ultimate victory came through apparent defeat at the cross. When Jesus told His disciples about His coming suffering and death, Peter resisted with good intentions but wrong understanding. God's kingdom operates on upside-down principles where the first are...

Pastor Dell shared from Luke 19:28–44 this Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday reveals a profound tension between the Savior we want and the Savior we need. The crowds enthusiastically praised Jesus, shouting Hosanna and laying down their cloaks, but they wanted a political deliverer who would overthrow Rome and restore their national power. Instead, Jesus came riding on a donkey as a symbol of peace, offeri...

Pastor Dell continued through 1 Corinthians 13 as he shared about the 15 facets of 'Agape' love found in verses 4-7. Agape love is more than emotion - it's the essence of who God is. The early Christians discovered this revolutionary, unconditional love through Jesus Christ that reaches the undeserving and sacrifices for others. First Corinthians 13 reveals that even the most impressive spiritual...

Pastor Dell led us through a familiar passage as we continued our series on 1st Corinthians. Paul's message in First Corinthians 13 reveals a startling truth: without agape love, even our greatest spiritual gifts and sacrifices are worthless. Agape is God's sacrificial, unconditional love - different from romantic, family, or friendship love. This divine love is perfectly demonstrated in John 3:16...

Pastor Dell walked through 1 Corinthians 12 as he continued our series, "A Church Worth Becoming". Every believer has been given a spiritual gift by the Holy Spirit for the common good of the church. Using the metaphor of the human body, Paul teaches that each member is essential and interconnected. No gift is superior to another, whether visible or behind-the-scenes. The key is discovering your u...

Pastor Santiago shared from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 as he continued our series "A Church Worth Becoming". The Lord's Supper is a profound act of worship that reveals the heart of Christian community. Paul's correction to the Corinthian church addresses how divisions and selfishness were corrupting their communion practices. Wealthy members were excluding the poor, turning what should have been a un...

Pastor Dell continued our series, "A Church Worth Becoming" by looking at 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. Paul addresses the Corinthian church about proper worship practices, emphasizing that true worship should reflect God's divine order and authority structure. He establishes that Christ is the head of man, man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ, creating a pattern of functional roles wi...

Pastor Rob explores Christian freedom through Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1. Many Christians struggle with moral decisions in everyday life, wishing for simple rules about what's allowed. Paul's teaching on eating meat sacrificed to idols reveals a better approach than asking "What am I allowed to do?" Christian freedom is real - we don't need to turn every decision into a moral cris...

Pastor Dell looked at 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 as he continued our series, “A Church Worth Becoming”. In our spiritual journey between salvation and heaven, we face a wilderness experience similar to Israel's time in the desert. Despite witnessing incredible miracles, most Israelites fell into rebellion and never reached the Promised Land due to unbelief. Their pattern of sin, disobedience, and unbel...

Pastor Dell continued our series on 1st Corinthians, "A Church Worth Becoming" as looked at 1 Corinthians 9:1-27. Paul demonstrates a radical approach to Christian living by voluntarily surrendering his legitimate rights as an apostle for the sake of advancing the gospel. Though entitled to financial support and other benefits, he chose to work with his own hands to avoid creating barriers to fait...

Pastor Dell got back into our series "A Church Worth Becoming" by looking at 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Christian freedom comes with great responsibility to consider how our choices affect others in the body of Christ. While believers have liberty in many areas, true spiritual maturity is demonstrated not by exercising all our rights, but by choosing love over personal preferences. Knowledge alone can...

Pastor Dell concluded our 3-week Vision series, looking at the topics of giving, praying, and fasting found in Matthew 6:1-18. Jesus assumes that giving, prayer, and fasting are natural parts of following Christ, not optional activities. These three disciplines position us to receive God's rewards and develop a deeper relationship with Him. Giving involves our time, talent, and treasure - flowing...