When religious leaders try to prove Jesus is a fraud, they wind up proving their own sin instead. This message is for anyone ready to stop challenging and testing God and instead receive his gifts and promises. Are we aloud to come back after w
In this passage a group of religious leaders come to trap Jesus with clever questions. They wind up trapping themselves. We do this also when we come to God with the wrong kinds of questions--challenging Him, as if we are his judges. In this me
This passage has one of the weirdest miracles and one of the hardest teachings about prayer. Come learn why Jesus killed a tree. Come also to wrestle with this question: If we have faith, will God really give us anything we ask for in prayer?
This passage of scripture is filled with strange events and phrases which can be hard to interpret. In this message we not only uncover the mysteries, but learn solid Bible study techniques that will let us uncover the meaning of hundreds of ha
How do we learn to use the Bible responsibly, in a way that leads us to encountering Jesus our resurrected Lord? Often in church we teach from the Bible, but seldomly do we do a good job of teaching what the Bible is, or how to engage with it w
1 Corinthians 13- while this passage is traditionally used in weddings, it actually has nothing to do with love between a couple (eros). Do we really need love? Why does everyone have to get so emotional about everything? This message will cont
When faced with a renewal of the mind, change of direction, or repentance, it can be difficult to know where to begin, but God gives us Places and People and Practices where His very presence begins to transform us...often without our knowing.
People had a lot of expectations of what kind of King they needed, but when Jesus showed up, he turned this expectation upside down. Perhaps we have our own expectations, but we will examine what it means to instead allow Jesus to be a surprise
Many people are praying for peace--peace in the world and peace in their own lives. Sometimes, peace for the uncertain future can be found in remembering what God has done in the past. This message is about remembering the goodness of God.Ta
Are you trying to get to place in life, perhaps a place you know God has called you to, and there is a raging river blocking your way? This message is for you!Tags: Joshua, Spiritual Journey, Suffering/Difficult Times
the life of Rahab was meant to teach us it's never too late to turn to God, he is faithful and good, especially to those who have grown up far from him, but now wish to come home. Unfortunately, the church has not always been so kind to newcome
This message is for anyone standing on the edge of something new--new and scary. In Joshua, God brings a command to be "strong and courageous" but the courage is not for the battle ahead, it's for something else you need more than anything. Wha
Christians naturally tell their story because something fantastic has happened in their lives - Jesus Christ became real to them. Storytelling is central to the human experience. Christianity spreads because it is "gossiped" one person to the n
Hospitality is "welcoming angels unaware" (Hebrews 13:2) and making room in our lives for those who are alone and estranged. At Lakeland we help refugees locate and moving into new homes. We befriend those who are alone.