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Pastor LonnieThe Positive Power of ProblemsThis message from Pastor Lonnie will examine the idea that problems and trials are unavoidable and often crucial for spiritual growth. Pastor Lonnie will highlight Bible passages that illustrate how circumstances, including suffering, can serve a greater purpose. The Christian journey acknowledges the refining effect of challenges. With God's presence, even pain can become significant, and every hardship can act as a catalyst for transformation.2025-03-2411 min
Pastor LonniePowerful Contradictions - The Last Will be FirstThis is the second message in the series by Pastor Lonnie on Powerful Contradictions. In this message, Pastor Lonnie explores an understanding of fairness from the teaching of Jesus from the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the effect of the lavish love of God on justice.Powerful contradictions often invite critical thinking and introspection, challenging us to explore complex issues and make difficult decisions. Acknowledging and navigating these contradictions through the lens of the Christian faith can lead to growth, learning, and more nuanced perspectives.2023-08-0719 min
The Watchman Speaks001 Welcome To The Watchman SpeaksWelcome to The Watchman Speaks. Lonnie Richardson will share the biblical concepts of The Watchman and the responsibilities of the Watchman from the Bible. Afterwards, he will share part of his testimony as to the making of a Watchman that led to the production of this podcast and other content to assist others in a deeper understanding of the Bible and their relationship with an all knowing, ever present, all powerful God of the Bible.The Old Watchman WebsiteThe Old Watchman - Facebook...2023-01-0223 min
Pastor LonnieThree Things We Can Learn From The MagiPastor Lonnie discusses things we can learn from the Magi and take into the new year.2022-12-2711 min
Pastor LonnieTrusting God When We Are HurtHow do you react when a wrong has been done to you? It is possible that this very trial could strengthen your faith. In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we learn how Joseph worked through the news of Mary’s pregnancy and trusted his future to God’s plan.2022-12-1914 minPastor LonnieConduit or Container - What Are You?This stewardship message from Pastor Lonnie emphasizes how we need live in a cycle of receiving and giving to be healthy.2022-12-0517 minPastor LonnieWhen We Are ThankfulThanksgiving message by Pastor Lonnie2022-11-2215 minPastor LonnieWhen We PrayIn this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines three factors in our prayer life that determine how our prayers are answered.2022-11-1621 minPastor LonnieWhen We Live By FaithFaith is not a possession; it is a decision. In this message, Pastor Lonnie shows how practical faith looks and where faith in Jesus can take you.2022-11-0125 minPastor LonnieWhen God Seems SilentWaiting when God seems silent is the most challenging work of hope. It is more than something we must do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of becoming what God wants us to be. In this message, Pastor Lonnie shows how what God does in us while we wait is as important as what we’re waiting for.2022-10-2419 min
Pastor LonnieThe Lord’s Prayer RevisitedIn this contemporary revisit to the most prayed Christian prayer, Pastor Lonnie will show how the true test of solitude and prayer is not whether a person gets what they ask for but the effect on life from a habit of talking with and trusting our lives to God.2022-10-1018 minPastor LonnieMaturity in ChristPastor Lonnie speaks about three things that help us mature as followers of Jesus2022-10-0518 minPastor LonnieThe Kind of Church Jesus Would JoinAmid all the interest in contemporary models for worship and ministry, there’s a ministry style and strategy that dates back to the very beginning of the church. In this message, Pastor Lonnie will highlight three aspects of the early church that are as relevant today as it was then. The sermon will also show how we complement the style of the early church in our congregational way.2022-09-2626 min
Pastor LonnieThree Hallmarks of the Congregational WayPastor Lonnie begins a series of messages outlining the essential characteristics of a Congregational Church and will show how the essential elements in the organization and practice of a Congregational Church parallel the faith life of the early church.2022-09-1320 minPastor LonnieDoes Prayer Really Work?In this message, Pastor Lonnie will show how prayer is not a matter of waking up God or making God pay attention to us. God is always with us. God’s presence pervades the universe, and that presence is personal. We will learn how the prayers that God answers on earth is the prayer that begins in heaven.2022-08-2919 min
Pastor LonnieCourageous PrayerIn this message, Pastor Lonnie will talk about the power of prayers of courageous determination and the significance of implementing them into our spiritual disciplines. The sermon will explore this type of prayer and the necessity to do what is consistent with courageous prayer.2022-08-2122 min
Pastor LonnieHis FaceThe phrase, His face, is used more than a dozen times in the New Testament. Matthew depicted the brightness of the face of Jesus, and Luke portrayed his determined look. The Bible describes how his face gave a vision of hope to those who would open their eyes to see it. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will see how coming face to face with the biblical image of Jesus can be a tool to draw us closer to Christ and have a clearer vision as followers of Christ.2022-08-1521 minPastor LonnieDamaged GoodsSome people feel like damaged goods. Whatever the reason, things they've done or things beyond their control have made them feel bent out of shape and crushed. Pastor Lonnie contends that the Christian walk starts with a healthy sense of our brokenness and sinfulness. The most basic level of the good news that Jesus brought is that God is eager to be in a relationship with us, and God has initiated a way of reconciliation. The healthy Christian faith hinges on the understanding that Jesus came to show us the nature of God, and the nature of God is forgiving...2022-08-0820 min
Pastor LonnieThe Power of ForgivenessWhen we experience God’s forgiveness, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. But what happens when someone has done a wrong against us? How do we respond when someone says something behind our back or when someone takes advantage of us? Even with a deeply rooted Christian faith, It can be tough to be merciful and forgive. In this message, Pastor Lonnie gives four powerful insights on forgiving that bring scripture and common sense into the process of wholeness.2022-08-0121 min
Pastor LonnieYou Can Be Happy.Some think happiness is contingent on when something desired happens. We permit too many opportunities for happiness to slip by us because we labor under the delusion that we shall be happy when we arrive at a certain destination. In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines how happiness is a state of mind rather than a state of affairs. Jesus wanted people to be happy and tried to get them to see that joy lay in the simple satisfaction of honoring and serving God. You don't find happiness…you create it out of what life gives you.2022-07-2621 minPastor LonnieInreach Before OutreachBeing human is difficult because life is complex, and we are vulnerable and imperfect. We live best when we accept our humanity and come to terms that we are being made and are not complete. In this message, Pastor Lonnie explores the earthiness of Psalm 42 and how this psalm takes us to a higher place of living beyond raw hurtful feelings.2022-07-1821 minPastor LonnieFree To BeIn this sermon, Pastor Lonnie discusses freedom as outlined in the message of Jesus and the Apostle Paul. We can be a part of the freedom by choosing to live the faith in the actions we take.2022-07-0417 minPastor LonnieWhat Is Christianity?In this message, Pastor Lonnie will discuss basic Christianity and the unique place it has in world religions. The essential characteristics of a Christian will be outlined, and why this fortress of faith has endured through the ebbs and flows of civilization.2022-06-2819 min
Pastor LonnieThree Important Things We Can Say To Our Children And YouthThe parenting we experience does a lot to shape our lives. In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines three powerful things gleaned from the Bible that we can say to our children and youth that will establish a positive impression on the next generation and make you a better person of influence.2022-06-2022 min
Pastor LonnieWhen Bad Things Happen-mp3We live in a world of surprise and uncertainty. Sometimes pleasant, sometimes not. Thunderstorms happen. Accidents happen. Blizzards happen. Car wrecks happen. Thievery happens. Drought happens. And mass shootings happen. This pushes the question many ask: If God loves us and is powerful and in control, how could God let this happen?In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines four popular responses to why bad things happen and how these responses often fall short of satisfying answers. Pastor Lonnie will explain how God’s power is not a power to protect us from all that might go wrong. Rather, it is...2022-06-1329 minPastor LonnieGod’s Mighty WindIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about Pentecost Sunday and the Holy Trinity.2022-06-0612 minPastor LonnieYour Memorial DayHonoring loved ones and military heroes is about remembering. Memory! What a wonderful gift! Without it, we would stumble through a world of confusion, unable to profit from anything we had learned before. How will you be remembered? What memories are you creating today that will make a difference? In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines two insightful questions to ask while making memories for tomorrow.2022-05-3017 minPastor LonnieDon’t Let Failure Defeat YouIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how the Bible can teach us about difficult times and how to face life's devastating defeats. The message will contrast two biblical characters who experienced failure and came to different places from it. We experience failure, but it’s not where we have to live or define who we are.2022-05-2221 minPastor LonnieWhat Are You?In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn of the difference between being an admirer of Jesus and being a follower of Jesus.2022-05-0213 min
Pastor LonnieDoubt Your DoubtsIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how doubt is not the same as unbelief. Doubt is uncertainty. It's that murky area between belief and unbelief where nothing is decided and nothing is committed to. Pastor Lonnie will uplift two tools to help you work through doubts and enter the Christian faith with insightful integrity.2022-04-2528 minPastor LonnieJesus Was The MessageIn this Easter message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus motivated the early Christ community to share the good news of the gospel. Jesus was the message, and when he was resurrected, the church became alive.2022-04-1824 minPastor LonnieThe Uncomfortable CrossIn this message, Pastor Lonnie details how God took the cross, a symbol of weakness and death, and turned it into a symbol of strength. What God did for the cross, He can do for us if we trust God enough to let our weaknesses be His strength.2022-04-1621 minPastor LonnieWhen Jesus Makes You NervousThis is the Palm Sunday message from Dr. Lonnie Richardson. The message was delivered on April 10, 2022.2022-04-1023 minPastor LonnieThree Ways God Guides YouIn this message, Pastor Lonnie explores three primary ways to discern God’s guidance in your life.2022-04-0315 minPastor LonnieDon’t Give UpAll of us get beaten up, bruised, and damaged in the course of life. We need to believe that that does not define us. We may be misunderstood and mishandled, we may even lose our way for a time, but God has created us with purpose. We may have to learn some things, and God is with us in the learning. In this message, Pastor Lonnie highlights why we should never surrender the leadership of our lives to what is or what has been and the importance of making decisions not based on our ability but God’s ability.2022-03-2822 min
Pastor LonnieWinning The Inner WarWho is this God we long to connect to? While mortals may not know all there is about a holy God, one thing we do know is that God knows us and wants to connect to us. In his messages for Lent, Pastor Lonnie explores the dynamics of God’s reach in affecting our lives and the difference walking with Christ can make in living together on planet earth. In this message, Pastor Lonnie looks at the inner battles we face and how we can claim victory and happiness in our inner spiritual selves.2022-03-2121 minPastor LonnieDoes God Control My Life?In his message this Sunday, Pastor Lonnie shows how we can be confident in knowing that even in difficult times, God is with us and cares about us so much that the tapestry of our lives, meaning all events - good and bad, are being woven together into a blanket of God’s love and protection.2022-03-1424 minPastor LonnieServing Like JesusIn this message, Pastor Lonnie details the significance of serving as Jesus served.2022-01-3127 minPastor LonnieJesus - The Amazing SaviorThe is the Christmas Eve message from Pastor Lonnie. The message was delivered on December 24, 20212021-12-2518 min
Pastor LonnieThe Amazing Trust of MaryIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how God acts through ordinary human beings, everyday people who trust God to undertake extraordinary missions beyond their capabilities or imaginings. The Virgin Mary is a model of amazing trust that the surprise happenings in our lives have the potential to be a marvelous act of God.2021-12-1218 minPastor LonnieThe Amazing Obedience of JosephIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how Joseph shows that we can encounter God amid the painful and challenging circumstances of life, and through obedience to the Word of God, we can live lives of trust. God does not give us dreams to torment us; God gives us dreams to follow.2021-12-0515 min
Pastor LonnieA Thanksgiving MessageIn this Thanksgiving message by Pastor Lonnie, we are reminded of the power of giving thanks to God and to others;2021-11-2217 minPastor LonnieWhat Are You In Line For?What Are You In Line For? is a Christian stewardship message from Pastor Lonnie. Included in this podcast is a solo by Carmen Nickerson titled, Closer2021-11-1525 minPastor LonnieWhy Go To ChurchIn this message, Pastor Lonnie explores the unique role of the church to provide spiritual care and the significance of giving as a means of growing in Christ.2021-11-0827 min
Pastor LonnieDon’t Be A FoolIn this message, Pastor Lonnie explores two illusions that can drive our lives to regret by losing sight of the importance of what really matters. By coming to terms with what matters most, our lives can be richer.2021-11-0328 min
Pastor LonnieYou Can Be A Difference MakerIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the challenge of making a positive difference in the world. Knowing the right thing to do can have nothing to do with doing the right thing. We will learn two vital questions to ask to help us make the stretch from knowing to doing.2021-10-2429 minPastor LonnieLove That ReleasesIn this message, Pastor Lonnie takes up the vital question of why God allows us the freedom to make unwise decisions that can cause pain and suffering and how this freedom teaches us something about the uniquely human condition and the love of God.2021-10-1019 minPastor LonnieIt’s About TimeIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the value of the gift of time and offers ways to make the most of time by understanding how time is a gift from God, the difference between the important tasks and urgent tasks that consume our time.2021-09-2717 minPastor LonnieConquering the Fear of DeathIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about how our Christian faith can give us the strength to overcome our fears of death and dying. This is the fifth message in his series. Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.2021-09-2025 minPastor LonnieConquering the Fear of LonelinessThis is the fourth message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.2021-09-0621 minPastor LonnieConquering the Fear of FailureThis is the third message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.2021-08-3022 minPastor LonnieConquering the Fear of CommitmentThis is the second message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.2021-08-2320 minPastor LonnieThe Faith That Conquers Fearful LivingThis is the first message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.2021-08-1628 minPastor LonnieFacing Life’s Devastating DefeatsSome failure is inevitable. We are human, and mistakes happen. We are going to fail at times. What we do with failure makes all the difference. No matter your sin or how bad you think you have failed God or others, you should know that God never gives up on you. God is always there to give you another chance! In this message by Pastor Lonnie, you will learn how we are a can-be people because God is a can-do God.2021-08-0217 min
Pastor LonnieLet’s Walk on WaterIf you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat. This is one of the most daunting statements you will ever hear. The challenge to leave the boat, with all its security and particular messiness, is terrifying. Still, if you don’t take the step in faith, you will never experience walking on a surface never before imagined. You may sink after a few feet, but to follow Christ is to walk a road less traveled. In this anniversary message by Pastor Lonnie, you will get a grip on some truths to nudge you out of...2021-07-1934 min
Pastor LonnieWhy Follow This Jesus?This is the final message in the Who Is This Jesus series by Dr. Lonnie Richardson2021-07-1124 min
Pastor LonnieThe Price of FreedomThis is the 4th of July message by Dr. Lonnie Richardson titled The Price of Freedom. The message was delivered on July 4, 2021.2021-07-0418 min
Pastor LonnieThe Message of JesusThroughout his ministry, Jesus used simile, metaphor, and parable to interpret his astonishing proposal that the kingdom of God was at hand. Jesus saw it as a present reality and a future hope. What difference does it mean to us that the kingdom of God is at hand? That question will be explored in this timely message by Pastor Lonnie.2021-06-1420 minPastor LonnieMaking Sense of NonsenseMaking Sense of Nonsense. This is the Easter message from Dr. Lonnie Richardson. April 4, 20212021-04-0412 minPastor LonnieHosanna is ComingThe story of Palm Sunday reveals that Jesus didn't come to Jerusalem to sit on a throne but came to Jerusalem to hang on a cross. Bearing the cross is also a task for the Christ-follower. Jesus made this clear when he said, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23) In this sermon by Pastor Lonnie, we will see how Palm Sunday's message is a message of victory even in today's challenging times.2021-03-2709 min
Pastor LonnieHow God Can Guide YouEvery day of our lives, we face decisions, great and small. Should I take that job offer? Should I strike out and try to realize some dream I have always had? Should I go to college or back to school? Which college? What major? What should I do about that problem at work or home? Where can you go for direction, for trustworthy guidance? In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will see there are reliable tools to make crucial decisions that honor the Christian faith and values.2021-03-1314 minPastor LonnieThe Power Of A Transformed MindJesus talked about the problem with trying to put new wine in old wineskins. (Matthew 9:16-17) Sometimes we get stuck in an old wineskin way of thinking. Are you hindering something new and exciting that God wants to do in your life because you can't let go of an outdated way of thinking? In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will learn about how a little adjustment to our thinking can make a big difference.2021-03-0711 minPastor LonnieConfidence In Difficult TimesA diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. We all go through the pressure of difficult times, but difficult times can be a diamond in the making. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how difficult times cannot separate us from God’s ultimate love or destroy the kind of happiness from living a fuller life in Christ unless we allow them to.2021-02-2712 min
Pastor LonnieYour Life Has PurposeMark Twain famously said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why. In other words, What is your why? Jesus is very clear that we are created for servanthood. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will explore the threat of ego in realizing our God-created purpose and what can be done to put ego in its place.2021-02-2013 minPastor LonnieValentines From GodThe Bible is full of valentine messages from God to us. From the very beginning, God has expressed and manifested a great love. In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we will see that to love someone means to see them as God intended.2021-02-1412 minPastor LonnieLoving Difficult PeopleOne of the significant problems in our world is getting along with each other. Dealing with difficult people and overcoming resentment toward people we don't like is a challenge we all have. The Bible is not silent on this matter. Jesus suggests the real test of Christian discipleship is not how well we get along with our friends but how adept we are at, a particular understanding of loving our enemies. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will learn how we can get along better with the difficult people in our lives.2021-02-0610 minPastor LonnieHow to Live on Top of Your WorriesThere is a difference between living on the past and living in the past. Those who live on the past build lesson upon lesson, utilizing former failures and successes, learning from trials and errors. Those who live in the past have no vital present. The Bible speaks about the vital present always before us. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will learn how we can live on top of our worries and trust God with the unchangeable past and the uncontrollable future.2021-01-3111 min
Pastor LonnieIn the Fulness of TimeEverything was in place to make the birth of Jesus happen and how the significance of his birth could be known. It was a fullness of time happening. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will explore the importance of the setting for the birth of Jesus and why WE are the reason for the season.2020-12-2912 minPastor LonnieTrust Like MaryEntrusting our lives to God can be difficult when the unexpected comes close to home. The Bible is filled with people who learned to trust God in rough times. One of them is Mary, the mother of Jesus. In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we will learn how she came to trust God with her future and became an inspiration to many.2020-12-2911 min
Pastor LonnieGet ReadyIf you keep going the way you are going, will you get too where you want to be? If you’re unsure, there is something you can do about it. In this message from Pastor Lonnie, we will be looking at how an announcement from John the Baptist can help us get to where we want to go in life and two things we can do to keep us on course.2020-12-0725 min
Pastor LonnieFamily ConnectionsWe maximize our effectiveness, our strength, and our worth from one another. Because we are connected to one another, we recognize that we are equals. In recognition of this equality, we strive for reconciliation while breaking down the barriers that keep us apart. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, he will highlight the benefits of doing life together because the church is not something you go to; it’s a family you belong to.2020-11-0313 min
Pastor LonnieThe Grace FactorOur lives are to be an authentic example of the goodness of God. In this message by Pastor Lonnie from Paul's writings in Ephesians, we will discover how the factor of grace can affect our lives in three significant areas to bring greater peace and nurture hope in the world around us.2020-10-1815 min
Pastor LonnieGet Connected LiveNone of us are exempt from tough times. We all have seasons of emotional ups and downs but we are not hopeless. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will learn how God's power will not save you from suffering, but God’s power will get you through it.2020-10-1225 minPastor LonnieGet ConnectedNone of us are exempt from tough times. We all have seasons of emotional ups and downs but we are not hopeless. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will learn how God's power will not save you from suffering, but God’s power will get you through it.2020-10-1100 minPastor LonnieGod Had A ChoiceIt has been said that life is not a problem to be solved but a story to be lived. We can either look at our existence through the lens of problems or opportunities. The opportunity before us in these times is to choose to live in harmony with God’s intended purposes. It is an adventure, not a problem. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will look at the benefits of realizing God intentionally had you in mind when you were born.2020-10-0414 minPastor LonnieJudging Others - Are You On That JuryJesus gave a stern warning about condemning others. One of his most well-known sayings is: Do not judge, or you too will be judged (Matthew 7:1). This is also one of his most misunderstood sayings. We will look at the relational minefields in recklessly judging others in this message by Pastor Lonnie2020-09-2010 minPastor LonnieWhich Miracle Did You Get?Pandemics affects our mental, spiritual, and physical health. What is the healing role of spirituality and hope? How can we have hope when faced with an illness? Pastor Lonnie will discuss five ways healing can come into our lives, and hope can be reclaimed in this message.2020-09-0725 minPastor LonnieWhile We WaitWaiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be. The positive dynamics that can come when we wait with patience and expectancy will be explored in this message by Pastor Lonnie titled, While We Wait.2020-08-2823 minPastor LonnieGreat FaithThere are two persons Jesus regarded as having great faith. What is the stuff of great faith? We will learn about the faith that impressed Jesus in this message from Pastor Lonnie.2020-08-2025 minPastor LonnieJust AskThere is a difference between believing God can do something and believing God will do something. We all know that God can do anything because God is omnipotent, but the crucial question is: as you bring your requests to God, do you believe that God will do something about it? The asking aspect of prayer will be explored in this message by Pastor Lonnie.2020-08-1026 minPastor LonnieCaring Like JesusGod wants us to be in this life for others. That's why we are alive. The Bible has a word for this, and it’s called ministry, and the Bible says every single believer is a minister. Not every believer is a pastor, but every believer is a minister. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will take a look at how Jesus cared for others and how following his example will help us do a better job at caring for others.2020-07-1210 min
Pastor LonnieGod’s Will For YouThe idea of seeking God's will is an intimidating prospect because we’re not sure what to expect. The fact is that God's will is not all that mysterious, and it's not all that complicated. Simply put, God wants what is best for you. It's nothing to be afraid of, and it's nothing to dread because God cares for you more than you care for yourself, and God wants what is best for you, and what's more, God is willing to help you get it. We will explore the subject of discerning God’s will in this message from Pastor Lonn...2020-07-0822 min
Pastor LonnieRememberingMemory! What a wonderful gift! Without it, we would stumble through a world of confusion, unable to profit from anything we had learned before. In this message, Pastor Lonnie details the importance of attitude when we remember.2020-06-2308 min
Pastor LonnieRomantic Love, What’s God Got To Do With It?Romantic love is a gift from God. It was God’s idea—not Shakespeare's or Hollywood's. Romantic love is something to be cherished, to be pursued and enjoyed in God-honoring ways. In this message, Pastor Lonnie walks us through a biblical love letter that connects sacred love to the love of a husband and wife.2020-06-2328 min
Pastor LonnieYou Can Be A Game ChangerAs a youngster, we would play the board-game called Life. In many ways, life is a game, and how we play it makes a difference. Game rules matter, and without them, there could be no clear understanding of what it takes to win. The Bible talks about how we were born for more than playing a game. We were born to be a game-changer. We will learn more about being a faith-driven game-changer in this message from Pastor Lonnie.2020-06-2309 min
Pastor LonnieHope When We DisagreeOne of the major problems in our world is getting along with each other. What is war, but the consequence of large groups of people who find it difficult to get along with each other? What is internal discord and strife but the consequences of conflicting interests of people within a nation? What is the cause of most of the personal unhappiness in our lives, but the result of refusing to get along with others? This causes resentment, and the problem we confront at every turn is the problem of getting rid of our resentments. Jesus has a challenging...2020-05-1708 min
Pastor LonnieA Mother’s LoveMothers are special. It could be that they are the most obvious human example of the love of God. In this Mother's Day message from Pastor Lonnie, we will learn what the Bible says about the special love of a mother and how it relates to the kind of love God has for us.2020-05-0910 min
Pastor LonnieBorn AgainTo be born again is to receive and trust what has been done for us by Jesus on the cross. It’s not about what we do but about what God has already done. Our spiritual selves become alive through this grace. Pastor Lonnie goes into detail about the conversation of Jesus with Nicodemus and what it meanas to be born again.2020-03-0823 minPastor LonnieYou Are The Body Of ChristIn this talk, Pastor Lonnie shows how the body of Christ is dynamic, unified, and organic and how these attributes empower the church to make a positive difference in the world.2020-01-2620 min
Pastor LonnieIs God Fair?Is God fair? If so, what leads you to believe God is? If not, why? Could God be about something other than fairness? Pastor Lonnie explores this vital question in this podcast.2019-09-0113 min
Pastor LonnieWhat Draws People To Church And Keeps Them TherePastor Lonnie continue his series of messages on the relevant and vital church in today’s challenging landscape. This message will reveal what research shows that draws people to church and keeps them there.2019-08-2525 min
Pastor LonnieThe Church In America TodayPastor Lonnie will begin a series of messages for the church that wants to be relevant and vital in today’s challenging landscape. The first message is a snapshot on the Christian church in America. Who is and is not attending and why. The second message, on August 25 will be what research is showing us that draws people to church and keeps them there. The final message on September 8, Pastor Lonnie will present a strategy and plan for church growth based on current research.2019-08-1833 min
Pastor LonnieBlessed Are The PersecutedWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1625 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are The PeacemakersWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1632 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are The Pure In HeartWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1626 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are The MercifulWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1621 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For RighteousnessWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1623 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are The MeekWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1624 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are Those Who MournWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1619 minPastor LonnieBlessed Are The Poor In SpiritWe do not have problems, we have decisions to make. In his collection of teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly presents the options we have to make decisions for the blessed life. The coming series of messages by Pastor Lonnie will detail the teachings of Jesus and why the decision for a blessed life makes sense.2019-07-1630 min