LCBC Weekend Messages
460 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratingsLCBC exists to introduce people to Jesus and together follow Him. We are one church in multiple locations across the state of Pennsylvania.
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Learning from God
February 06, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCircumstances, events, and sometimes people put you in a position where you just want justice. But justice is God's business. Instead of teaching someone a lesson, let God teach you. Date: February 6, 2022 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: When Your Back's Against The Wall
God's Presence
January 30, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBLife is messy. We know that pain, fear, and mistakes are frequent. What if we move from asking God to get us out of our messes to asking him to be in the mess with us? Date: 1/30/2022 Series: When Your Back's Against the Wall Speaker: Matt Parks
Hearing God
January 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhen our backs are against the wall, we need to hear from God and be reminded of his love for us. By putting ourselves in a position to hear from God, it allows him to speak and be present in our lives. Date: January 23, 2022 Series: When Your Back's Against The Wall Speaker: Jason Mitchell
God is Near
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWhen our backs are against the wall we can feel alone or even question if God cares about our situation. But God cares and is closer than you can imagine. Date: January 16, 2022 Series: When Your Back's Against The Wall Speaker: David Ashcraft
4 Steps To Connecting With God
January 09, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat do you do when your back's against the wall? David shares in Psalms a 4-step process to move from our backs against the wall to where we are connecting deeply with God. Date: January 9, 2022 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series:When Your Back's Against The Wall
Christmas At LCBC 2021
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJoin us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the hope we have in him, and the anticipation of what he's going to do in our lives. Date: 12/24/2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: Christmas At LCBC
The Invitation of Faith
December 19, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe Bible is filled with promises from God, but it also has many cries of sorrow and doubt. If we’re not careful, we find ourselves placing our hope in an outcome, rather than anchoring our faith in the unchanging character of God. Date: December 19, 2021 Series: As Promised Speaker: Jason Mitchell
God's Promises
December 12, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBSome of us feel betrayed by God when we face hardships, but the reality is that God never promised that we wouldn’t experience pain and difficulty on earth. Instead, he promised to be with us and give us peace beyond understanding. Date: December 12, 2021 Series: As Promised Speaker: Matt Parks
Family Meeting - Part Two
December 05, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBJoin us as we hear from Jason Mitchell on his journey at LCBC and his heart for introducing more people to Jesus and together fully following him Date: December 5, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft, Jason Mitchell Series: As Promised
God's Plans For Us
November 28, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBMany of us will face a time when God invites us into something we don't feel ready for. Our past may make us feel unworthy of his plans for us. But God's grace and mighty power go far beyond our shame and fear. Date: 11/28/2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: Active Love
Family Meeting
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn Ecclesiastes, we learn that there is a time and season for everything in life, including leadership at LCBC. Date: November 21, 2021 Series: Active Love Speaker: David Ashcraft
Why Sponsorship Matters
November 14, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJesus called us to live generously. How can we support and show love to people in our community and across the world in their times of need? Date: November 14, 2021 Series: Active Love Speaker: Matt Parks
Generosity
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBActive love isn't just a feeling, it's when we take action and place others' needs above our own. How can we take action and show God's sacrificial love to others? Date: November 7, 2021 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: Active Love
Baptism Weekend
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCelebrating life change stories through Baptism Weekend. Date: October 31, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: The Garage
Communion
October 25, 2021 21:04 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGod didn't intend for us to feel alone, anxious, or forgotten Because of Jesus we are free, loved, known, wanted and chosen.
The Power of Worship
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhen our lives feel heavy and chaotic, God can seem distant. But he understands our situations and can do so much more with our circumstances than we think is possible. Sometimes the best way to be reminded of who God is and his power is through music. Date: October 17, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: The Garage
Running Toward the Mess
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWe all have messes in our lives. Whether it's saying the wrong words, making the wrong choices or doing the wrong things. But Jesus doesn't run from our messes. Instead, he embraces us in the midst of our mess and is strong enough to lead us out of it. Date: October 10, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: The Garage
Beauty for Ashes
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLife doesn't always go the way we plan. When we faces unexpected challenges, tragedies, and opposition, it's easy to wonder where God is. But God can turn the most difficult moments in our lives into something beautiful. Date: October 3, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: The Garage
The Habit of Open Handedness
August 30, 2021 19:46 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBGod is actively working in the world around us and uses each of us to bring good about in this world. Sometimes we feel like we don't have the resources to be a part of his work, but the greatest ways God shows up is when we open our hands. Date: August 29, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: The Way Back
The 5 Signs of a Healthy Family
August 23, 2021 16:05 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe all want to have great relationships, but sometimes the most challenging relationships are the ones with the people closest to us - our family. Discover Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 signs of a healthy family to make the most of these relationships. Date: August 22, 2021 Speaker: Dr. Gary Chapman Series: The Way Back
The Way Back - The Habit of Listening to God
August 16, 2021 16:25 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe seemingly endless distractions of life can pull us away from our relationship with God, but through developing the habit of listening to God we can learn a new way of living. Date: August 15, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: The Way Back
The Way Back - The Habit of Participation
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBWhen we gather together, we are reminded of who God is, who we are, and how he is including us in his plan. Date: August 1, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: The Way Back
The Way Back - The Habit of Reading the Bible
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen life gets busy and complicated, we can lose connection with God. But developing the habit of reading the bible will draw you closer to God and help you navigate life. Date: August 8, 2021 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: The Way Back
When God Makes No Sense - Facing Storms
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBFacing difficult moments in our lives are inevitable, and while we can't always choose to avoid these storms, we can choose how we respond in them. Date: July 25, 2021 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: When God Makes No Sense
When God Makes No Sense - God's Big Picture
July 20, 2021 13:26 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBMost of us come to a time in our lives when we seriously doubt or question God. When God doesn’t give us what we want, we tend to shut him out. How, in these moments, can we run to God instead of away from him? Date: July 18, 2021 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: When God Makes No Sense
When God Makes No Sense - Running to God
July 12, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMost of us come to a time in our lives when we seriously doubt or question God. When God doesn’t give us what we want, we tend to shut him out. How, in these moments, can we run to God instead of away from him?Date: July 11, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: When God Makes No Sense
When God Makes No Sense - Wrestling With God
July 06, 2021 15:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWhen it comes to the difficult moments in our lives, we often ask, "Why, God?" But if we choose to stay close to God and wrestle through these seasons, we may find he has a bigger plan in place. Date: July 4, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: When God Makes No Sense
God Knows Our Story - Communion Weekend
June 29, 2021 17:24 - 48 minutes - 44 MBHe knows our story and meets us where we are. He will always wait for us. Date: June 27, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: Communion
Choosing to Follow Jesus- David's Story - Mixtape
June 21, 2021 19:33 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBGod is always working behind the scenes in our lives and he delights in every detail. David Ashcraft shares his story of making the choice to follow Jesus. Date: June 20, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Mixtape] [4}
Freedom From Shame - Jason’s Story - Mixtape
June 14, 2021 16:49 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBCertain experiences in life can cause us to carry the weight of shame. Jason Mitchell shares his story of finding victory over shame through Jesus. Date: June 13, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Mixtape] [3}
Trusting God to Lead You Home - Leslie's Story - Mixtape
June 08, 2021 14:43 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWe tend to think that we know ourselves and where our lives should go better than anyone. But God knows us better than we even know ourselves. Leslie McCarthy tells her story of finding home again and letting God lead her there. Date: June 6, 2021 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [Mixtape] [2}
You Are Enough - Matt's Story - Mixtape
June 01, 2021 14:08 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHave you ever felt like you weren't enough? Matt Parks takes us on a journey through his story—from 3-year-old to young man—as he explores the concept of being enough for Jesus. Date: May 30, 2021 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Mixtape] [1}
When It Comes to Judging Others // Uncensored // 5-23-2021
May 24, 2021 20:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn the subject of judgment, we should always lean towards giving extra grace. But what about the times when we see someone we love headed down a path that leads to destruction? There's a way to help someone with a judgment call while still loving them well. Date: May 23, 2021 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Uncensored] [7}
Trust Jesus & Love Others - Uncensored
May 17, 2021 19:07 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWhen Jesus comes back, he'll be a Conquering King. But as we wait for him, as his followers, we are expected to care for those who are less fortunate than us. Are you willing to take practical steps towards loving others? Date: May 16, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncensored] [6}
Living for the Approval of God - Uncensored
May 10, 2021 20:44 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe truth is hard to find - but Jesus didn’t shy away from truth, even when it was hard to hear. In these uncensored words of Jesus we find the way to a full and meaningful life. Date: May 10, 2021 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [Uncensored] [5}
Responding to Injustice - Uncensored
May 03, 2021 20:43 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWhen we're wronged, our first response is an eye for an eye - but Jesus' first response looks different. When it comes to how we respond to insults, injustice, and inconvenience, whose kingdom are we choosing to build? Date: May 2, 2021 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Uncensored] [4}
Lust, Divorce, & Lying
April 26, 2021 18:54 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat Jesus had to say on these three issues was far more than "don't." Dive into the context around his instructions on lust, divorce, and lying in the Sermon on the Mount. Date: April 25, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Uncensored] [3}
Lust, Divorce, & Lying - Uncensored
April 26, 2021 18:54 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat Jesus had to say on these three issues was far more than "don't." Dive into the context around his instructions on lust, divorce, and lying in the Sermon on the Mount. Date: April 25, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Uncensored] [3}
Cancelling Anger -Uncensored
April 19, 2021 20:52 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIt feels like anger is out of control everywhere we look in our society today - from cursing to contempt. What Jesus has to say about anger has more to do with our hearts than our emotions. It's time to surrender the win and follow your king. Date: April 18, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Uncensored] [2}
What Would Jesus Do (If He Were Here Today)? - Uncensored
April 12, 2021 17:23 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRules and regulations, political unrest, a global pandemic - in our world today it can feel more natural to take sides than turn the other cheek. But if Jesus were here, he'd have clear instructions on how we should be reacting as his followers...and what he preached on the subject may surprise you. Date: April 11, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncensored] [1}
Remembering The Last Supper - Communion Weekend
March 30, 2021 13:49 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe week before Easter we take time to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for each one of us by taking part in Communion. Date: March 28, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Communion]
The Truth About Sex - It's Complicated
March 15, 2021 20:46 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSex in our everyday culture seems to be focused around one misconception: that it's purely physical. But when we dive deeper into the research and pair it with what God says about sex, we find a truth that could change how we look at sex now and in the future. Date: March 14, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [It's Complicated][5]
3 Pieces of Advice for Dating Relationships - It's Complicated
March 09, 2021 22:09 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhether you’re old friends, met on a blind date, or found each other on an app, the truth is that dating is hard - and we all want to do it well. Start here with 3 questions to ask when getting involved in a dating relationship that will set you up for a successful relationship. Date: March 7, 2021 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [It's Complicated][4]
7 Secrets to a Satisfying Marriage - It's Complicated
March 01, 2021 15:04 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOur marriage is one of the most important relationships in our life - and it's also one of the most complex. But there is advice we can follow to be intentional with our spouse that will set us up for the best relationship possible. Are you ready to hear the 7 secrets to a satisfying marriage? Date: February 28, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [It's Complicated][3]
Singleness and Seeking Your Purpose - It's Complicated
February 22, 2021 20:46 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBSociety can view singleness as a step in-between where we were and where we're supposed to be. But our purpose doesn't come from a partner - it comes from God. When we choose to seek our purpose rather than our expectations, we can find focus in the season we're in and God's plan for us. Date: February 21, 2021 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [It's Complicated][2]
The Power of Love and Following Jesus - It's Complicated
February 15, 2021 21:46 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBLife and relationships will always be complex - but there's a way we can keep them from being harder than they have to be. When we choose to seek God first, everyone wins. Date: February 14, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [It's Complicated][1]
Rethinking Your Finances - Rethinking My Life
February 08, 2021 22:13 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWhat does your priority list look like when it comes to money? Most of us would say we live with financial stress - but if we're willing to trust God with what we're given, we can reframe our outlook on money and rethink how we spend, save, and give. Date: February 7, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Rethinking My Life][6]
Check Yourself Vertically - Rethinking My Life
February 02, 2021 15:18 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWhen it comes to relationships, sometimes we have to step back and look at ourselves before we step into making ours better. Taking the time to check ourselves with Jesus can make all the difference in rethinking our relationships. Date: January 31, 2021 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Rethinking My Life][5]
Reframe and Refrain - Rethinking My Life
January 25, 2021 19:44 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWe’ve all experienced the gap between our good intentions and the decisions we make. The key to changing our behavior is to change our cravings - and to do that, we have to start with changing our heart. Date: January 24, 2021 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Rethinking My Life][4]
Following the Spirit - Rethinking My Life
January 18, 2021 19:07 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIf we’re ready to re-think our life and experience real change, we have to be willing to take real steps towards that change. So where do we start? By following. Date: January 17, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Rethinking My Life][3]