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The Advantage PodcastA Conversation with Jason MitchellIn this episode David Ashcraft interviews Jason Mitchell, the senior pastor at LCBC Church, about his journey and experiences. In this episode, you'll discover: · The importance of trust and open communication during transitions. · How to navigate the unique dynamics of leading a church where you've grown up. · The value of waiting and character formation in leadership. · Strategies for reinventing yourself within your role. · The impact of senior leadership on family and personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable per...2025-04-0943 minThe Advantage PodcastA Conversation with Peter GreerIn this episode, we delve into the critical topic of long-term leadership in ministry, featuring a conversation with Peter Greer, author and President & CEO of Hope International.Peter shares invaluable insights on navigating the challenges and rewards of sustained leadership, emphasizing the importance of:- Maintaining a clear vision and avoiding mission drift.- The cumulative impact of small decisions: How seemingly insignificant choices can significantly influence your ministry's trajectory.- The dangers of hubris and the importance of ongoing spiritual growth.- The power of prayer, reflection, and...2025-03-1237 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesExperiencing Financial Peace - A Better WayTalking about money can be stressful. But knowing where to start finding financial peace can help. No matter where you are when it comes to finances, there is hope. Are you ready to go after financial peace?
Date: December 9, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [A Better Way][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit LCBCchurch.com
2018-12-0936 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesBaptism Weekend - A Better WayWe're celebrating 168 people choosing to go "all in" and publicly declare that they're following Jesus!
Date: November 25, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [A Better Way][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit LCBCchurch.com
2018-11-2511 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesSuperior to All is Love - A Better WayIf we want to see a change in our world, we have to be the change. And the first step is to start living in love.
Date: November 4, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [A Better Way][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit LCBCchurch.com
2018-11-0437 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesDiscipline vs. Regret - I ChooseWhen it comes to life choices, we can put things in two categories: "Major Decisions" and "Stuff That Doesn't Matter." But the truth is that there are no neutral decisions in our lives. If we want to start living wisely, we have to choose between what we want now and what we want most.
Date: October 21, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [I Choose][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit LCBCchurch.com
2018-10-2137 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesSurrender vs. Control- I ChooseAs people, we always want to be in control. But what if the trick to living wisely required us to live in surrender? When we give the Holy Spirit the chance to fill us, we can begin living the way God desired us to live.
Date: October 13, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [I Choose][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-10-1438 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesQuit Comparing - I QuitComparison makes for a no-win makes for a no-win situation. Getting caught in the comparison trap can distort our thinking, make us prideful, and cause resentment. If we are God's masterpiece, we can rest in knowing who we are in him. Are you willing to quit comparing?
Date: September 23, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [I Quit][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-09-2334 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesQuit Complaining - I QuitIt's easy to complain when things don't go our way. But when we choose to be a victim instead of a student, we learn nothing from what God is trying to teach us. Are you willing to shut up and listen?
Date: September 16, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: [I Quit][1]
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-09-1636 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesIs Jesus the Only Way? - Asking For A FriendIs there more than one way to get to heaven? In a world filled with contradicting ideas, there can only be one truth. What’s the difference between Jesus being the “best” way, and him being the only way?
Date: July 1, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Asking For A Friend
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-07-0135 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesManaging Anger - Asking For A FriendWe all deal with anger—but the way we deal with it can change our lives drastically. When we know how to handle ourselves when we get angry, we can begin to live the way God intended us to live.
Date: June 17, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Asking For A Friend
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-06-1835 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesKnowing When to Let Go - Asking For A FriendIt can be hard to talk about death when it comes to the people we love. But having those tough conversations leaves us more prepared, more informed, and more at peace in the future. God values life—and we have choices when it comes to how we live ours out. When is it time to let go?
Date: June 10, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Asking For A Friend
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-06-1037 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Truth About Porn - Asking For A FriendIs porn really a big deal? Join us as we talk practically and spiritually about what happens when we engage in pornography—and about how knowing the truth can change the way we look at it.
Date: June 3, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Asking For A Friend
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-06-0337 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesA Story Of Extraordinary Courage - LeapAs a church we want to make an impact in our local communities and in communities around the world. The question is, with so much pain, hurt, and need in the world, where do we start? Dr. Vinh Chung joins us to share his family's story of extraordinary courage and a challenge to think how we can collectively make an impact.
Date: May 20, 2018
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Leap
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2018-05-2043 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesChristmas At LCBCHave you ever been invited to a party that was exclusive—great food, a special venue, a strict guest list? This Christmas at LCBC, we’re talking about a party that you can’t miss, and an invitation that could change everything.
Date: December 24, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Christmas At LCBC
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-12-2426 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Honor Competition - All Due RespectWe each have an invisible line of standards that we create for other people, and when they don’t measure up, our respect for them lowers. But Jesus called his followers to honor everyone, no matter what we think our standards are. If we’re focused on outdoing each other in the way we honor others, we’ll never lose the honor competition.
Date: December 17, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: All Due Respect
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-12-1745 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Value of Respect - All Due RespectIt’s hard to find consistent examples of respect in our world today. Respect can be conditional, it can be insincere, and it can be nonexistent. But Jesus calls us to respect everyone—all the time. If we’re representing Jesus, we need to look at the world through His eyes, and follow His command to respect and value every person in His world.
Date: December 3, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: All Due Respect
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-12-0338 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesLove - Be RichAs followers of Jesus, we are instructed to be rich with our resources, and more specifically, to share the resources we’ve been given with those who need it the most—the fatherless. God is the protector and father of all who are fatherless, including the children experiencing poverty in their everyday lives. When we commit to sharing our resources with children in need, we are committing to being a light in their lives that shows them God’s love through our willingness to love.
Date: November 19, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Be Rich
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LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Gift of Peace - Invisible WarThe invisible war that’s raging around us can make it difficult to feel real peace. But God’s given us something greater to bring us the kind of comfort and encouragement we need to feel secure. When we let the Holy Spirit guide us, we give God the power to have the final word.
Date: October 29, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Invisible War
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-10-2935 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesWhat’s At Stake - Invisible WarWe’re all familiar with temptation, but do we really understand what’s at stake when we find ourselves in the midst of it? When the devil takes our God-given desires and perverts them, denying them does nothing for us. But when we stand up and face the battle, we can set ourselves up to be rescued by the one who knows us the best.
Date: October 22, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Invisible War
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-10-2226 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Battle - Invisible WarIn our lives, it can sometimes feel like we’re standing in the middle of a battlefield. But there’s more going on around us than meets the eye. The battle is real, and so is the enemy—but when we belong to the victor, we can prepare for the war—even if it’s invisible.
Date: October 8, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Invisible War
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-10-0832 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesBeautiful Feet - SafeHow do we continue to introduce people to Jesus without playing it safe? Join us for a family meeting and update on our ONE LIFE initiative as we gather in worship, hear stories, and talk about the future of reaching people across the state of Pennsylvania for Jesus.
Date: October 1, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Safe
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-10-0133 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesWhat We Do with What We Know - SafeHow do we introduce people to Jesus while together continuing to fully follow him in the process? When we immerse ourselves in environments that will lead us to fully follow while building disciples, we are working towards the goal of the Church—to be a body that is becoming everything God desires us to become.
Date: September 17, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Safe
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-09-1742 min
LCBC Weekend MessagesThe Tool of Discipline - Street SmartsWe all have tools at our fingertips that we can use to live the best life possible—including the tool of discipline. When we set our goals high and understand our full potential, we can begin to use discipline to analyze and make the critical choices in our lives. Practicing discipline and following what Proverbs teaches us will lead to a life that works well and showcases God’s desire for us.
Date: August 20, 2017
Speaker: David Ashcraft
Series: Street Smarts
For more information about LCBC Church, visit https://lcbcchurch.com
2017-08-2035 min