LCBC Weekend Messages
460 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Facing Opposition in Change - Rethinking My Life
January 11, 2021 22:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDeciding to change is the simple part - the real challenge comes when we try to act on it. We can avoid getting held back by the opposition of change when we know what to expect. Are you ready? Date: January 10, 2021 Speaker: Jason Michell Series: [Rethinking My Life][2]
Let Go & Let God - Rethinking My Life
January 05, 2021 11:41 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBLife change is possible when we are born again through Jesus. We cannot change ourselves instead we should let go and let God transform us by staying close to Jesus. Date: January 3, 2021 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Rethinking My Life][1]
Special Church Online Experience featuring Paul Baloche
December 26, 2020 15:32 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBJoin us for a special Church Online experience this weekend with special guest, Paul Baloche - writer of LCBC's favorite worship songs over the years such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Above All”, “Hosanna”, “Your Name”, and many others! Date: December 26, 2020 Series: [Special Church Online Experience]
Christmas at LCBC 2020
December 23, 2020 18:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIt’s been quite a year. 2020 has dealt us more than our fair share of dark days. So this Christmas let’s come together online to pause and remember that we have a hope that rises above. We look forward to seeing you online! Date: December 22, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Christmas at LCBC 2020]
ABCs of Following Jesus - Mistaken
December 21, 2020 19:39 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen it comes to following Jesus there are three simple steps-admit, believe and confess. Jesus is the only way to God in Heaven and He welcomes us to come as we are. Date: December 20, 2020 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Mistaken][3]
Misconceptions About Heaven - Mistaken
December 15, 2020 14:27 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe all have a perception of what we believe Heaven will be like. How does our view of eternity align with what God had revealed to us through his Word? Date: December 13, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Mistaken][2]
Citizens of Heaven - Mistaken
December 07, 2020 20:54 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMany of us have made the mistake of becoming settlers- living like citizens of this world instead of heaven. When we follow Jesus our focus is no longer on our troubles but living like eternity matters. Date: December 6, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Mistaken][1]
Be a Lifeboat - Uncommon Ground
November 23, 2020 19:53 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLost people matter to God and what matters to God ought to matter to us. What does it mean to be a church that focuses on others rather than ourselves? Date: November 22, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncommon Ground][7]
Pause and Refresh - Uncommon Ground
November 16, 2020 20:09 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJesus gives the gift that brings life back into balance- a refresh button. Taking time to pause and worship in the presence of God is exactly what we need in this season. Date: November 15, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncommon Ground][6]
Extravagant Love - Uncommon Ground
November 09, 2020 20:02 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBJesus calls us to lower ourselves to lift others up. Just as Jesus has shown us extravagant love- we can show this kind of extravagant love to others. Date: November 8, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Uncommon Ground][5]
Fear is the Enemy of Unity - Uncommon Ground
November 02, 2020 19:56 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWhen we follow Jesus our spirit fundamentally changes and we are given a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. It’s hard for our fears to have roots when Jesus is rooted in us. What does it look like to show Jesus’s love and lay down our lives for the sake of others? Date: November 1, 2020 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Uncommon Ground][4]
Love Each Other - Uncommon Ground
October 26, 2020 18:48 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat does it look like to love one other the way that Jesus loves us? Jesus's love requires us to do the uncommon and become bridge builders, share each others burdens, sympathize with one another, and forgive and extend grace. Date: October 25, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncommon Ground][3]
Work For Unity - Uncommon Ground
October 19, 2020 18:44 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIf we keep God's truth at the core of our identity, unity and honor will follow. As followers of Jesus, everything we do represents him. Let's choose to listen, learn, and love one another. Date: October 18, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Uncommon Ground][2]
Changing the Script // Uncommon Ground
October 12, 2020 15:14 - 36 minutes - 33 MBToday’s culture reinforces us to show love to only those in our in-group. But as followers of Jesus, we’re never called to do the common thing. The Bible teaches us that we are to treat everyone with honor. It’s time to change the script.
Changing the Script - Uncommon Ground
October 12, 2020 15:14 - 36 minutes - 33 MBToday’s culture reinforces us to show love to only those in our in-group. But as followers of Jesus, we’re never called to do the common thing. The Bible teaches us that we are to treat everyone with honor. It’s time to change the script. Date: October 11, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Uncommon Ground][1]
The Gift of Guilt - Enemies of the Heart
October 05, 2020 17:06 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGuilt Is the warning light that signals us that something needs corrected. When we see it as a gift we can take steps to grace and freedom. Date: October 4, 2020 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Enemies of the Heart][5]
Generosity Kills Greed - Enemies of the Heart
September 28, 2020 19:20 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBLife isn’t measured by how much we own - but the enemy of greed creeps in when the appetite for more is never satisfied. What if we changed our perspective and chose to be managers of our resources instead of owners? Date: September 27, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Enemies of the Heart][4]
Joy Over Jealousy - Enemies of the Heart
September 21, 2020 17:11 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe truth about jealousy is that it's not a problem that we have with others - it's a problem between us and God. We know we aren't the scriptwriters of our lives, so how can we partner with God to find joy instead of jealousy? Date: September 20, 2020 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Enemies of the Heart][3]
Freedom from Anger- Enemies of the Heart
September 14, 2020 20:57 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBDealing with anger is a normal part of life—but when it begins to take over our hearts and plague our lives, we have to make the conscious decision to cancel the debts against us and choose forgiveness. Date: September 13, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Enemies of the Heart][2]
How to Get A New Heart - Baptism Weekend- Enemies of the Heart
September 08, 2020 17:29 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBNo one is perfect—so when it comes to real life change, where do we start? The answer is with a new heart. Join us as we celebrate stories of life change through Baptism and start talking about how to check our hearts. Date: September 6, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Enemies of the Heart][1]
Focus On Jesus - Start. Stop. Keep.
September 01, 2020 12:31 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBLooking around our world today, it's easy to focus on the unknown, the negative, and the divisive. But when we choose to focus on Jesus, we begin to look more like him. What if the best thing we could do in times of uncertainty is fix our focus? Date: August 30, 2020 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][5]
The Habit of Discipline - Start. Stop. Keep.
August 24, 2020 15:47 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSo many times in our lives, we want the payoff without the patience. But achieving our goals starts with moving inches—not miles. Are the habits you've developed working for or against you? Date: August 23, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][4]
The Habit of Discipline
August 24, 2020 15:47 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSo many times in our lives, we want the payoff without the patience. But achieving our goals starts with moving inches—not miles. Are the habits you've developed working for or against you? Date: August 23, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][4]
Rest for the Weary - Start. Stop. Keep.
August 17, 2020 21:03 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDuring uncertain times, we can find ourselves experiencing decision fatigue. Using four common disciplines that followers of Jesus have practiced over the years, we can discover the rest he provides. Date: August 16, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][3]
Stop Comparing - Start. Stop. Keep.
August 10, 2020 20:03 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhether it's social media feeds, parenting styles, careers, relationships, or finances, we fall into the comparison trap every time we compare our situation to someone else's. But when you rely on what God's given you, you'll find that you have every resource to make a difference right where you are. Date: August 9, 2020 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][2]
Having Knowledge and Using Wisdom - Start. Stop. Keep.
August 03, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBEven after unpredictable and stressful seasons, we can use what we've learned to benefit our future and the future of others. But the difference between knowledge and wisdom means deciding when what we've learned turns into what we can do. Date: August 2, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Start. Stop. Keep.][1]
Living Up to His Name - The God Who Is
June 30, 2020 14:49 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe many names of God describe the depth of his character to us—but one is used more frequently than all the others—and it encompasses everything that we can trust him to be. Date: June 28, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The God Who Is][5]
The God Who Sees - The God Who Is
June 23, 2020 12:21 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWe often think about how the expansiveness of God—but as big as he is, our God is also personal and intimate, and he sees us, no matter where we are. Date: June 21, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [The God Who Is][4]
The Mountain of Reconciliation - The God Who Is
June 15, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWhen we’re standing at the bottom of the mountain of reconciliation, it can seem impossible to actually overcome it. But we have a God whose strength and power can overcome any situation, and with his help we can take steps to look at ourselves start climbing. Date: June 14, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The God Who Is][3]
The Third Option - Special Guest Miles McPherson - The God Who Is
June 08, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe live in an Us vs. Them culture, where we're told we have to choose a side and choose an enemy. But the truth is, when it comes to any topic, there is always a third option. Join special guest Pastor Miles McPherson as he shares his heart and knowledge on division and how we can be more like Jesus. *Content provided by Rethink Creative from New Jersey Date: June 7, 2020 Speaker: Miles McPherson Series: [The God Who Is][2]
What's In A Name? - The God Who Is
June 01, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBGod has many names that he's given himself to show us who he is—and when we lean into understanding them, we can lean into the truth of what they mean for us when we endure hard situations. Whatever you're facing today, are you focusing on the mess, or are you focusing on your Creator? Date: May 31, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The God Who Is][1]
Living With Joy - The Jesus Lie
May 26, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen we're faced with troubles in life, it's not usually our first thought to consider them pure joy. But the truth is that Jesus came to give us freedom, not make our lives trouble-free. And when we change our perspective on happiness, it can change the way we look at our circumstances. Date: May 24, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [The Jesus Lie][7]
Making Good Out of A Bad Situation - The Jesus Lie
May 18, 2020 20:17 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWe may have been told that following Jesus brings a trouble-free life—but the truth is that Jesus told us we would face trials and sorrows even after following him. But the good news is that God is in the business of making something good out of a bad situation. Date: May 17, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The Jesus Lie][6]
Replacing Disappointed with Delighted - The Jesus Lie
May 11, 2020 21:17 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBGuilt and shame can hang over our heads and weigh heavily on our hearts. But the truth is that when Jesus looks at us, he doesn't see our mistakes and regrets—he sees another opportunity to delight in us. Date: May 10, 2020 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [The Jesus Lie][5]
The Truth About Being In Process - The Jesus Lie
May 04, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat does it mean about our faith if we have doubts, questions, and uncertainties—and what does Jesus really think about us not having it all together? Date: May 3, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The Jesus Lie][4]
Keeping the Rules vs. Living with Compassion - The Jesus Lie
April 28, 2020 15:14 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe things that make us angry reveal the things that we care about the most—and the same is true of Jesus. He didn’t create us just to keep his rules, he created us to demonstrate his love to others and live with compassion, not just religious conviction. Date: April 26, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [The Jesus Lie][3]
Why is Jesus Letting This Happen? - The Jesus Lie
April 20, 2020 20:59 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWhich lie is easiest for you to believe about Jesus: he’s angry, he’s too loving to let anything bad happen, or he’s passive and disengaged in our lives? The truth is that Jesus knows what it’s like to be where we are. So what does that mean for us? Date: April 19, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The Jesus Lie][2]
Easter At LCBC - The Jesus Lie
April 14, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn times of uncertainty, everyone is searching for truth. This Easter, we're exploring it together. Date: April 12, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [The Jesus Lie][1]
The Meaning Behind the Detour - Detours
April 07, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAll of us have asked the question, "Why is this happening to me?" in the middle of a detour. But what if we changed our question to, "What will this change in me?" Date: April 5, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Detours][8]
Trusting God In Uncertain Times - Detours
March 31, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn the midst of a crisis, we can feel like everything that's going wrong around us is personal, pervasive, and permanent. But the truth is that God can be trusted—even when his ways don't make sense to us. Are you ready to choose to trust? Date: March 29, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Detours][7]
Quiet Your Heart - Detours
March 25, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen we're in a detour, the world around us can feel loud. But God does some of his best work in the middle detours...if we're willing to listen. Date: March 22, 2020 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Detours][6]
The Good Shepherd - Detours
March 17, 2020 16:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MB"In confusing detours, scary detours, or life-altering detours, it can be easy to wonder, "Where is God?" But the motivation of a good shepherd is always for the good of the sheep. And even in the midst of the unknown, we can look beside us and see that God is always close, and he is always good." Date: March 15, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Detours][5]
The Choices We Make - Detours
March 14, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe choices we make today will show up in our experiences tomorrow. Are you aware of the story you're writing for yourself? Date: March 8, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Detours][4]
Pivotal Circumstances - Detours
March 05, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBSometimes the detours we face are completely out of our control—pivotal circumstances that might cause us to question what God is doing. But the truth is that he isn't doing something to us...he's doing something in us. Date: March 1, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Detours][3]
How to Detour Well - Detours
February 27, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe can't control whether or not we face detours in life—but we can control how we face them. If we want to detour well, we have to seek out wisdom and cling to what matters most. Date: February 23, 2020 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Detours][2]
Character Through the Detours - Detours
February 19, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe see detours as an inconvenience—but what if they were really an invitation? When we start asking God WHAT he wants to do in us rather than WHY he's doing something to us, we'll start to see that character can be built through the unexpected changes of direction. Date: February 16, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Detours][1]
Six Words That Can Change A Life - Winning At Relationships
February 12, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs we wrap up our Winning At Relationships series, we're focusing on six words that can make all the difference for us—no matter who we are, what we've done, or how we think God's love applies to us. Date: February 9, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Winning At Relationships][6]
The Importance of Touch - Winning At Relationships
February 05, 2020 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhether you consider yourself a hugger or not, the way touch affects our relationships is more important than we may realize. And the boundaries we set for ourselves can make all the difference. Date: February 2, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Winning At Relationships][5]
The Foundation of Commitment - Winning At Relationships
January 30, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCommitment is the bond that will pull a relationship through when all other bonds are depleted. Where do your most important relationships stand when it comes to commitment? Date: January 26, 2020 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Winning At Relationships][4]
When to Rely On Others - Winning At Relationships
January 22, 2020 21:12 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe never want to rely on someone who will let us down, but how do we know when it's the right time to start relying on another person? Date: January 19, 2020 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Winning At Relationships][3]