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Equipped for Spiritual Warfare: Living as Authentic Christians
Guest speaker Jonathan “JP” Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, opened with a story from his years leading The Porch, the Dallas young adult ministry, when his family hosted a …
Faith Over Fear: Embracing God's Purpose Through Life's Storms
Week 2 of “At the Movies” uses the tornado-chasing film “Twisters” as a parable of courage: Kate’s literal storms mirror the emotional, relational, and spiritual storms we all encounter. Big idea: God …
Refined by Fire: Trusting God Through Life's Trials
Fire comes to every life. Drawing from Daniel 3, the message shows how God uses that heat to expose impurities, set us free, and reveal His own reflection in us. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s …
When You Can't Control the Storm
Guest speaker Jonathan “JP” Pokluda continues Lake Pointe’s Acts series, “There Is More: Endgame,” walking through Paul’s harrowing voyage in Acts 27. From a prisoner’s chains, Paul steadies 276 …
Opening conversation contrasted “avoiding bad” with “becoming good.” Group agreed true goodness is found only through deeper relationship with Jesus, not self-effort. Leader distributed a …
Pastor Josh welcomes the Lake Pointe family and guests on Easter, emphasizing worldwide celebration of Christ’s resurrection. Explains annual Easter survey card that shapes future teaching series and …
Six Days With God Are Better Than Seven Without Him
Pastor opens with lighthearted “hurry-sickness” quiz to show how frantic modern life has become. Confesses the sermon first confronted him personally: “Physician, heal thyself.” Sets context: part of …
Go Again: Understanding Unanswered Prayer and the Father's Heart
Context: Week 2 of the “Investigating Jesus” series, preaching cross-sections of Luke to help skeptics and believers examine Christ closely before Easter. Pastoral moment: The church’s gracious …
A Disciple Assembles a Band of Brothers / Sisters
Snow and ice cancelled in-person services, so the Howertons invited everyone into their living room for a “life-group style” Bible study. Viewers asked to grab Bibles, coffee, and drop comments …