We cannot today determine the map of the future. We can only point toward the future, like a compass. One Life financial challenge points toward a) owning the building b) charity/compassion keeps alive the value of sacrifice (of 1996). One Life defines a culture (c). But we cannot determine Lakeland’s response to culture/the world. We can be “those people of Jesus” or we chase whatever new idea and resource comes along. That mistake will end the mission. The compass points the correct direction. Without a compass the map wanders.

What is a Christian community? It is a single functioning Body of Christ. It is thrown together as a stew, which cannot be taken apart. It is a gathered tale, a story in the midst of journey – together. As such it is full of ups and downs, “fruits and nuts.” Therefore, to “high-grade” out who belongs and who doesn’t, is a violation of the One Body of Christ.

In 1995 I sold the value that seeking friends are worth any price. And so Lakeland pays the price of sacrifice. Do we still love our seeking friends? I believe more than ever that the western modern world is on a quest. Will the church explore and answer this quest, or will it devolve into the religion of scribes and Pharisees? Our mission remains: “To build a community of authentic followers of Christ.”

We all want to do things with our life that REALLY matter, but we're also very busy. Does God have a word to help us?

 

Tag: Serving

Depression, anxiety, and worry are at an all time high. Today we share a prayer to help us find freedom from the crushing weight of despair.

 

Milestones

Spiritual Journey

Christian men are lonely, but Christian friends are hard to find...and keep. In this message we share one small step to change all of that!

 

Tag: Proverbs

Where have you come from and where are you going? We are all so busy and tired that we don't even know what we are having for dinner much less what we want for our future.  Come hear about 3 Biblical characters whose lives were disrupted by the questions God asks of them.

The evil in the world is overwhelming and seems to only to be getting worse. What the Bible say to us about living in disintegrating times?

After years (and years) of fighting and arguing, are you ready for freedom and peace? In this week's verses we learn how to finally win over wrong-headed people.

 

Oneness, 2 Timothy

What does a church do when it has teachers teaching things contrary to the Way of Jesus? 2 Timothy points the way to truth!

Tag: Oneness, 2 Timothy