LCC Sunday Messages

The end of the year is upon us. What a great time to reflect over the past as we prepare for the future. It isn't how you and I start but how we finish.

This morning as our pastors conclude their series based upon Isaiah 9:6,
Pastor Dave will be explaining the significance of Christ as the Prince of Peace.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

As we continue the series based upon Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Steve
will be explaining the significance of Christ as the Everlasting Father.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

Today, Pastor Dave will be sharing part two of the series CHRISTmas based
upon Isaiah 9:6, in a teaching entitled Jesus, the Mighty God.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

What does it mean when something is truly wonderful? Does it simply mean that it is likable or pleasant? Today, as Pastor Steve shares part one of the series CHRISTmas, may we stand in awe of the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus our Savior and King.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. What does that look like in your day to day life? Who is your neighbor? Are we willing to demonstrate a love that lays its life down for others?

Christ calls us to love others as we love ourselves, but what does that even mean? Before we can love others, we have to have a proper view of what love looks like and how we are to relate to others in light of our new life in Jesus! Do we see ourselves as God sees us or are we listening to the lies of the enemy's propaganda? Let's look at the inward work of love Jesus wants to do in us, so that it can overflow into everyone around us!

Jesus calls us to love God with everything-heart, soul, mind, and strength! It's all of us in totality. We cannot live like a double agent with a torn allegiance. We must be all in!

God is God. We are not. God doesn't exist for our benefit. We exist for His glory. Once we answer the call of Christ, we begin this amazing journey where we daily grow in our knowledge of who God is, and marvel at all He has done. Since He is God, we trust Him, acknowledging His authority by committing all we are and everything we do to Him.

Before we can be on God's mission we must first answer the call to follow Him. When we trust Jesus as our Savior, nothing is ever the same.