Pentecostal Lighthouse Church

Running on Empty — Jeremiah 2:13 says God's people forsook Him, the Fountain of Living Waters, and dug broken cisterns that can hold no water. Pastor Joel Bryson shows the difference between a living fountain and a stale, cracked cistern, what happens when we grow stagnant like David and Cain, and the living water Jesus still offers to anyone who is thirsty. Come back to the Fountain.

What is the glory of the Lord?

In this message, Pastor Joel explores the meaning of Kabod — the honour, majesty, and active presence of God. From the cloud that filled Solomon’s temple so the priests could not stand to minister (1 Kings 8:11; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3), to God’s promise that “all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD” (Numbers 14:21), Scripture shows us a God who does not stay distant — He comes near.

That same glory is poured into our lives today through the gift of the Holy Ghost. Jesus promised He would not leave us comfortless, but would come to us and make His abode with us (John 14).

Drawing from Leviticus 9, this sermon looks at three things we are called to do for the glory of the Lord to appear in our lives:

1. Repentance — the sin offering, turning from sin so times of refreshing can come from the presence of the Lord

2. Surrender — the burnt offering, laying down our own will as Jesus prayed, “not as I will, but as you will”

3. Praise — the peace offering, offering God the voluntary sacrifice of thanksgiving — Towdah, Yadah, and Shabach — with lifted hands and lifted voices (Psalm 34:1; Hebrews 13:15)

Whether you need direction, healing, comfort, strength, provision, or victory over the enemy, the glory of the Lord is victory to His people. The King of glory still comes in.

Key Scriptures: Leviticus 9:6-7, 22-23; Psalm 24:7-8; Psalm 3:3; Numbers 14:21; Acts 3:19-20

In the Old Testament, approaching God meant making a long journey to a physical Temple with a physical sacrifice. But under the New Covenant, Jesus flipped the script from the inside out. He became the ultimate Temple, our High Priest, and the final sacrifice, transforming us into a royal priesthood called to offer up spiritual sacrifices.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of the Peace Offering—the unique, voluntary family feast celebrating thanksgiving, vows, and fellowship. While the sin offering dealt with guilt, the peace offering was all about enjoying harmony with God. However, scripture warns us that you cannot sweet-talk God. From King David's costly sacrifice to the warnings in Amos, we explore why the attitude of the worshipper matters far more than the action. Discover how to move past insincere, "caught-in-the-act" religion and step into true, authentic fellowship at the table of the Lord.

Scriptures:

1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)

1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)

John 1:14 (KJV)

Colossians 2:9 (KJV)

Hebrews 9:11-14 (NLT)

1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)

1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)

2 Samuel 24:22-25 (ESV)

Leviticus 3:16

Amos 5:21-22

Psalms 50:8-15

1 Samuel 15:22

Psalms 24:3-5 (ESV)

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 (ESV)

Description:

In the Old Testament, worship required a physical temple, a human priest, and an animal sacrifice. But through Jesus, everything changed. He became the ultimate sacrifice—and now, you are God’s temple.

In this episode, we unpack the Old Testament Tabernacle and the five original offerings (Sin, Guilt, Burnt, Grain, and Peace) to discover what it means to offer "spiritual sacrifices" today. We dive into the true meaning of biblical repentance and explore the "Burnt Offering"—God's pinnacle sacrifice of complete surrender, where nothing is held back.

Tune in to learn how to live out Romans 12 and present your daily life as a holy, living sacrifice.

Scripture Highlights: 1 Peter 2:5-10, Exodus 25-30, Hebrews 9:11-14, Leviticus 1-5, Romans 12:1-2.

From the Garden of Eden to the wilderness Tabernacle, God has always been the one doing the seeking. In this episode, we dive into the profound design of the Old Testament Tabernacle—revealed from the inside out—to discover how God’s plan of redemption starts at the Mercy Seat and radiates directly to us. Jesus came to completely fulfill this ancient system by becoming the ultimate Temple, the perfect High Priest, and the final sacrifice. Because of His finished work, the calling has now passed to us. According to 1 Peter 2, we are "lively stones" and a royal priesthood. But what spiritual sacrifices are we bringing to Him today?We break down the graduated sin offerings of Leviticus, the heavy weight of spiritual leadership, and the crucial distinction between worldly regret (Metamellomai) and true biblical repentance (Metanaeo). Tune in to discover how to move past the sorrow that produces spiritual death and step into the absolute liberty, forgiveness, and purpose God has for your life.Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:5-10, John 1:14, Hebrews 9:11-14, Colossians 3:17, Acts 17:30, 2 Corinthians 7:10.

Scriptures:

1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)

1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)

John 1:14 (KJV)

John 2:19-21 (KJV)

Colossians 2:9 (KJV)

Hebrews 9:11-14 (NLT)

Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)

1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)

Acts 17:30 (KJV)

2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT

Proverbs 28:13 ESV

Proverbs 28:13-14 BBE

1 John 1:8-10 ESV

James 4:8-10 NLT

Psalms 51:1-4 NLT

Psalms 51:16-17 NLT

What do a war‑torn nation in 1939, a garden with two trees, a burning bush, a fiery furnace, and a cross between two criminals all have in common? They all point to one surprising truth: Jesus is in the Middle.

In this episode, we start with the story of Poland—caught between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union—and use it as a picture of what it feels like to be trapped in the middle of forces beyond our control. From there, we trace a single thread through Scripture: God’s presence showing up again and again in the middle—of gardens, covenants, clouds, camps, storms, fires, and finally, on a cross.

Whether you’re in the middle of a tough decision, a season of fear, or a conflict you didn’t choose, this message is a reminder: God is not distant from your middle. He steps into it. He meets you there. In Jesus, the middle becomes the place of presence, peace, and rescue.

Are you thriving on the true vine, or are you just surviving on residual moisture?

In this powerful message from Romans 11:18-24, we dive deep into the high-stakes world of spiritual horticulture to explore The Art of Grafting.

Paul reminds us that by nature, we were wild, fruitless branches. Yet, in an act completely contrary to nature, God chose to wound His own Son so that we could be grafted into His life-giving root. But a successful graft requires absolute precision. If even a single speck of dust—the customs, behaviors, or influencers of this world—gets trapped between the branch and the tree, the life-giving sap stops flowing. You might look green and alive on the outside, but you won't bear fruit.

Join us as we break down:

The Anatomy of the Graft: The matching cuts, the binding, and the danger of a compromised seal.

The Goodness and Severity of God: Understanding why God cuts off unbelief but remains fiercely eager to graft us back in.

What About Israel?: How God's covenant reveals that no one—including you—is ever beyond recovery.

The Debris of the World: How to step into the secret place, repent, and clear out the barriers separating you from Jesus.

What is in the Tree is vastly stronger than what is inside you. If you have been feeling disconnected, dry, or cut off, this episode is your invitation to turn, clear the debris, and let the Holy Spirit change you from the inside out.

Scriptures:

Romans 11:18-24 (NLT)

Romans 11:11 (NLT)

Psalms 51:10-12 (KJV)

Psalms 51:17 (KJV)

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

Romans 11:24 (NLT)

Romans 11:16-18 (NLT)

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV)

John 15:4-7 (KJV)

Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)

What kind of fruit is your life producing? In this episode, we dive into Matthew 7:16-23, where Jesus gives a sobering reminder: you can identify a tree by its fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit. Drawing from a universal childhood dread—pulling weeds—we explore how physical weeds mimic the dangerous behavior of spiritual weeds in our hearts. Just like their earthly counterparts, spiritual weeds are invasive, highly resilient, and multiply rapidly if left unchecked. They flourish in uncultivated soil and can quickly choke out godly character, leading to wickedness and rebellion. If you have ever found yourself struggling with old habits, negative patterns, or a shifting moral compass, this episode is for you. Learn why simply cutting down a bad habit is never enough, why you must dig out the root, and how God’s Word can transform a thorny wasteland into a fruitful garden.

What does it mean to be truly blessed? In this message from Psalm 1, we explore the three dangerous steps that lead us away from God—walking in the counsel of the ungodly, standing in the way of sinners, and sitting in the seat of the scornful. Using vivid word pictures like “the firm tree” and Lot’s tragic choice to pitch his tent toward Sodom, we uncover how our daily influences, friendships, and living arrangements shape our spiritual destiny.

But there’s hope. The blessed person doesn’t just avoid bad influences—they delight in God’s law, meditate on it day and night, and become like a tree planted by rivers of water: fruitful, resilient, and prosperous in God’s timing. We’ll also look at the importance of building altars in our lives—through discipline, sacrifice, and surrender—so that God’s fire can meet us and transform us.

If you’re ready to stop following the world’s roadmap and start bearing fruit in your season, this message will challenge and encourage you to choose the way of the righteous.

Key Scriptures: Psalm 1:1–6; Proverbs 16:25–30; Genesis 13; John 12:24–25

John 14:6

Hebrews 13:8

Romans 3:23

Genesis 3:21,24

Romans 6:23

John 1:29

Acts 2:38

Proverbs 18:10

John 3:5

Psalm 103:12

James 1:17

John 1:14

John 1:11

Matthew 26:53

Psalm 150:6

Matthew 11:28

Luke 4:18

Hebrews 9:27

John 11:25

John 7:38