Heart of This House: Let the Children Come To Me
In a world that devalues children, Jesus raises his voice and says “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them!” We desire to be a church that obeys this command of Jesus!
Thermostat or Thermometer…In Purity?
God has called us as his followers to be those who set the temperature in the environments we are in through our speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Yet because of our weakness and temptation to sin, it is so easy to settle for being a thermometer who only reflects the temperature around us. God will equip and empower us by His Spirit to be those who make a difference in the world around us.
Thermostat or Thermometer…In Faith?
God has called us as his followers to be those who set the temperature in the environments we are in through our speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Yet because of our weakness and temptation to sin, it is so easy to settle for being a thermometer who only reflects the temperature around us. God will equip and empower us by His Spirit to be those who make a difference in the world around us.
Thermostat or Thermometer…In Love?
God has called us as his followers to be those who set the temperature in the environments we are in through our speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Yet because of our weakness and temptation to sin, it is so easy to settle for being a thermometer who only reflects the temperature around us. God will equip and empower us by His Spirit to be those who make a difference in the world around us.
Thermostat or Thermometer…In Conduct?
God has called us as his followers to be those who set the temperature in the environments we are in through our speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Yet because of our weakness and temptation to sin, it is so easy to settle for being a thermometer who only reflects the temperature around us. God will equip and empower us by His Spirit to be those who make a difference in the world around us.
Thermostat or Thermometer…In Speech?
God has called us as his followers to be those who set the temperature in the environments we are in through our speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. Yet because of our weakness and temptation to sin, it is so easy to settle for being a thermometer who only reflects the temperature around us. God will equip and empower us by His Spirit to be those who make a difference in the world around us.
James: Disciples Who Restore
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values we are to live out together as disciples of Jesus in a unified church family. In the following message you get the privilege to hear from special guest Clint Mosely on being a disciple who restores others.
James: Engaging God’s Heart For The Orphan & Widow
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values we are to live out together as disciples of Jesus in a unified church family. In the following message you get the privilege to hear from David and Kristen Gladney, who are pillars in our church body, as they share about engaging God’s heart for the orphan, widow, and marginalized.
James: Prayer and Praise
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values we are to live out together as disciples of Jesus in a unified church family. In this message, Terry Morris teaches from James 5 about a life of prayer and faith!
James: Humility Regarding Money
Throughout the book of James, the themes of humility and faith are highlighted again and again. In this message we explore how a heart of humility ought to impact the way we think, feel, and act regarding money and possessions.
James: Humility Regarding Time
Throughout the book of James, the theme of humility in life is highlighted again and again as a foundational value for Christians. In this episode we explore how a heart of humility ought to impact the way we think and speak about time. Time is a gift God has given to each of us, and of which we will give an account.
James: Slander, Gossip, and Judgment
In this episode, Grant Stine, one of our House Church leaders and a good friend of mine, is teaching about the command God gives us to “speak evil of no one”. This has enormous implications for all of our relationships, and has direct implications on our relationship with God.
Easter: Resurrection Mindset
Easter Sunday 2025. In this message we explore from the Scriptures how the resurrection changes our thinking!
James: War, Grace, and Humility
In this episode, we consider a few of James thought provoking questions out of chapter 4. These are intense questions that uncover a war of sinful passions going on inside each of us that wrecks havoc in our relationship with others and with God. The good news is God gives more grace as we humble ourselves, and James guides us in how to do just that.
James: Wisdom From Above
In this episode, we will consider a thought provoking question from James…Who is a wise and understanding person? How do we know? Where does wisdom come from? What prevents someone from being wise? God not only wants to provide you with answers to these questions, he wants to help you understand the equation…
James: The Tongue
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. If you plan on speaking or using words in any way shape or form any time soon…well you might want to listen intently to this message! One of our elders, Joe Florence, is teaching from James 3 about the use of our words to bless or to curse and how our words actually set a course for our life.
James: Works of Faith
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, we learn from James about the dynamic between faith and good works. I know you’ll be challenged and encouraged as you listen with an open heart today.
James: Sin of Partiality
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, we learn from James how to be a people who show no partiality but cultivate a community where everyone experiences the favor of everyone.
Celebration and Vision 2025
We are taking a break from our series on James in order to Celebrate and Give Thanks, sharing highlights and testimonies of what God has done in our church over the last year. We’ll share vision for who God has called us to be at Antioch Lake Cities, and share specific things we sense God leading us into in the coming year.
James: Quick To Listen
This simple letter, one of the earliest of the New Testament writings, reminds Jesus followers of the core values and practices we are to live out individually as disciples of Jesus and together as a unified church family. In this message, Marty West, who is one of the elders of our church and a spiritual father to many, is going to be teaching us from the end of James 1 on being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.