July 7, 2019
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’” Economic class is more important than the color of one’s skin or place of origin. America was founded on the dream of equality of all persons. The founders, reacting to the classism of Europe, sought to create “a new constellation” of free people who have equal opportunity to flourish. The church was central to this ideal. What is the state of the soul of our nation, community, and church? I give my take on our church’s work with regard to race and class.
June 30, 2019
Engaging the saving grace of Jesus.
Vision Statement: “to build a community of authentic followers of Jesus Christ”
It is time to “put our hand to the plow” and rekindle our hearts for those outside the church. Lakeland has always been about others. We are just one beggar telling another beggar where the bread is. What does it take to invest, engage, and invite others into Lakeland’s faith community?
June 23, 2019
Guest speaker Matthew Soerens from World Relief talks about what the Bible says about how to treat immigrants.
June 16, 2019
In this final message we exploring knowing the most uniquely CHRISTIAN person of God: Jesus the Son.
Tag: God/The Trinity, Jesus/The Person
June 9, 2019
We explore the person of the Holy Spirit and how we can know and experience the presence of this person of God.
The video in on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLfgaUoQCw
Tags: God/The Trinity
