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Check out lakewoodgrace.com for more information! Lakewoodgrace is a contemporary church for people who enjoy life and struggle with life. It’s a church for the believer, doubter, skeptic, addict, questioner, and wonderer. It’s a church for nerds and cool kids, artists and accountants, jocks and mathletes. We welcome sinners, losers, outcasts, and winners.​Soldiers, veterans, civilians, first responders, secret agents, ex-cons, and cons that haven’t been caught yet (be cool though!) are welcome here.​Lakewoodgrace is a church for families, singles, happily married/unhappily married, newlyweds, widows, widowers, divorcees, dating couples, and people who can’t get dates.​Lakewoodgrace is for you!

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April 21, 2024 | "FAT Christians"
5d ago
April 21, 2024 | "FAT Christians"
What is a FAT Christian? In our sermon this week Pastor James takes us on a delve into Paul's Letter to Corinth,  and the teachings offered to the small church that resided there.Youtube version:https://youtu.be/Pr62JikaFC4

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April 21, 2024 | "FAT Christians"
5d ago
April 21, 2024 | "FAT Christians"
What is a FAT Christian? In our sermon this week Pastor James takes us on a delve into Paul's Letter to Corinth,  and the teachings offered to the small church that resided there.Youtube version:https://youtu.be/Pr62JikaFC4
April 14, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 47 "Its All Coming Together Now"
Apr 15 2024
April 14, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 47 "Its All Coming Together Now"
In our final Installment of the Book of Luke, Pastor James takes us on a deep dive into the minds of the skeptic disciples. Whom needed many confirmations about his resurrection, even though Jesus told them of it beforehand.Youtube version:https://youtu.be/WYTK16Tms9w
April 07, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 46 "Too good to be True"
Apr 8 2024
April 07, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 46 "Too good to be True"
Our Sermon this week still takes place on Easter Sunday. Pastor Brad takes us on a walk down the road to Emmaus, where Jesus makes his first post resurrection appearance. Join us as we learn the details of why Jesus appeared to those on the road, and the matter in which he did so . Youtube version:https://youtu.be/mcO0HTN_MHo
March 31, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 45 "Unbelievable... I Know"
Apr 1 2024
March 31, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 45 "Unbelievable... I Know"
He Is Risen!!In our Easter Sermon of the Luke Sermon series, Pastor James leads us as we take a deep look at Resurrection Sunday, and how the exciting news reached the Eleven.
March 24, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 44 "Palm Sunday"
Mar 25 2024
March 24, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 44 "Palm Sunday"
In a brief rewind before Easter, Pastor Brad takes us through the events of Palm Sunday, the kickoff to Holy week.  Focusing on Jesus' method of entering Jerusalem, and the message that it sent. Youtube Version:https://youtu.be/atfnv7-6C64
March 17, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 43 "The Worst Day, A Great Day"
Mar 18 2024
March 17, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 43 "The Worst Day, A Great Day"
Jesus' Final Day on earth is upon us. In this sermon Pastor James delves into the perspectives of those present during what is both the best day for the wicked, and the worst day for others.Youtube version:https://youtu.be/CsGq4Dra3Oo
March 10, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 42 "Weak, Wicked, Wrong, Wretched, Righteous""
Mar 11 2024
March 10, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 42 "Weak, Wicked, Wrong, Wretched, Righteous""
As Jesus is being captured by the religious leaders for trail, his disciples all vanish except for Peter, whom follows closely. What happens next follows Jesus' predictions, and Pastor Brad takes us through these evens and teaches about the meanings behind the scenes of God's plan for Jesus. Note: There is a Image referenced in the Podcast, a Link to it can be found here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)YouTube version found here:
March 03, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 41 "To the Very End... Grace"
Mar 5 2024
March 03, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 41 "To the Very End... Grace"
Jesus' time to leave this Earth soon approaches. Pastor James guides us through Luke's telling of this time. beginning With Jesus's betrayal.
February 25, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 40 "Last Things"
Feb 26 2024
February 25, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 40 "Last Things"
Jesus' Final Week of ministry is upon us. During his time in Jerusalem he has developed a routine of teaching in the mornings, and praying on the olive mount in the evenings. Pastor James takes us into his teachings during this trying time, most of with deal with the signs of trying times.YouTube version can be found here:https://youtu.be/Hk_O_hXS9mE
February 18, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 39 "Authority"
Feb 19 2024
February 18, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 39 "Authority"
Jesus has entered Jerusalem. Following the events of Palm Sunday, Jesus decided to preach the Gospel within the temple courts. This was much to the dismay of the chief priests. Pastor Brad helps us dive deeper into the parables Jesus uses to navigate  the religious leader's questioning, and inform them of things to come.
February 11, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 38 "Wait... Jesus said What?"
Feb 12 2024
February 11, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 38 "Wait... Jesus said What?"
As we continue to follow Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem, we finally make it to Jericho, the last stop before the main objective. Soon after we learn of the tax collector Zacchaeus and Jesus's need of him. Pastor James takes us deeper into this encounter, and teaches about the parable Jesus mentions' thereafter. Trying to prepare his disciples for what's ahead.
February 04, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 37 "Impossible But Possible"
Feb 5 2024
February 04, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 37 "Impossible But Possible"
Still on the path to Jerusalem, Jesus is approached by a young wealthy ruler, whom asks how to gain eternal life. Jesus uses the moment to teach, and shows the disciples and the crowds how hard it is for the rich to enter heaven. Pastor Brad leads us deeper into this passage, and also into Jesus' healing the blind beggar Bartimaeus.
January 28, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 36 "The 3 Marks of a Struggling Christian"
Jan 29 2024
January 28, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 36 "The 3 Marks of a Struggling Christian"
In this sermon, Jesus is still nearing Jerusalem, and continuing his teaching via parables. Pastor Brad navigates us through the parables of the persistent widow and a tax collector, two unlikely examples that are used to convey how great God's love is. Afterward we see many children brought forth to Jesus, whom he embraces openly stating, "The kingdom of God belongs to ones such as these".
January 21, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 35 "The 3 Characteristics of Disciples"
Jan 22 2024
January 21, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 35 "The 3 Characteristics of Disciples"
This week we continue to follow Jesus as he nears Jerusalem. During this current passage, his focus is on preparing the crowds, and more importantly the 12 disciples, for his eventual death. He educates them about forgiveness, humility and gratefulness when he is approached by lepers.
January 14, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 34 "Money Issues"
Jan 15 2024
January 14, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 34 "Money Issues"
Still returning to our Luke series, Pastor James returns us to the book of Luke, where the disciple is describing another of Jesus' parables. In this parable, a rich man is sent to hell, but Lazarus , a poor beggar covered in sores, is sent to heaven upon his death. Pastor explains that without context, this parable can be misleading,
January 07, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 33 "The Visit of the Magi"
Jan 8 2024
January 07, 2024 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 33 "The Visit of the Magi"
In the first sermon of 2024 we finish up our Christmas flashback portion of the Luke series. Pastor Brad dives deep into the visit of the Three Magi or "Wisemen" from the east, and the details around King Herod finding out about Jesus.
December 31, 2023 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 32 "A Day at the Temple"
Jan 1 2024
December 31, 2023 | Luke Sermon Series Episode 32 "A Day at the Temple"
In our last installment of 2023, Pastor Brad leads us in returning to our Luke series. Taking a bit of a break from Jesus' journey toward Jerusalem, we flashback to him being presented at the temple by Joseph and Mary, and them learning of the the prophecy proclaimed for him there..
December 24, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 4: Love
Dec 25 2023
December 24, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 4: Love
In our final installment of Advent 2023, Pastor Brad goes into further detail about the small intricacies of Jesus's birth. From the starting location of the Shepard's, all the way down to the 80 mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.Merry Christmas!
December 17, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 3: Joy
Dec 18 2023
December 17, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 3: Joy
This week, the LCLG Music and Children's ministries guide us through the Nativity  of Jesus with "Come to the Manger". Speakers and song are both used to convey the Joy that came to the world when the savior was born.
December 10, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 2: Peace
Dec 11 2023
December 10, 2023 | Advent 2023 Episode 2: Peace
In our second foray into Advent 2023, Pastor James leads us by transcribing the events of Gabriel coming to Mary and telling her of Jesus' coming. Her reaction was one to be expected for someone her age.