Pastor Lonnie
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRev. Dr. Lonnie Richardson (Pastor Lonnie) Is the founding and senior pastor of Fox River Congregational Church in Pewaukee Wisconsin.
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When God Seems Silent
October 24, 2022 15:33 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWaiting when God seems silent is the most challenging work of hope. It is more than something we must do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of becoming what God wants us to be. In this message, Pastor Lonnie shows how what God does in us while we wait is as important as what we’re waiting for.
The Lord’s Prayer Revisited
October 10, 2022 15:16 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this contemporary revisit to the most prayed Christian prayer, Pastor Lonnie will show how the true test of solitude and prayer is not whether a person gets what they ask for but the effect on life from a habit of talking with and trusting our lives to God.
Maturity in Christ
October 05, 2022 18:37 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBPastor Lonnie speaks about three things that help us mature as followers of Jesus
Highlights And Learnings From My Early Faith Journey
September 29, 2022 13:42 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBDr. Richardson continues his messages outlining a Congregational Church's essential characteristics. In this message, he gives a personal testimony of the journey that brought him to the Congregational Way.
The Kind of Church Jesus Would Join
September 26, 2022 15:40 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAmid all the interest in contemporary models for worship and ministry, there’s a ministry style and strategy that dates back to the very beginning of the church. In this message, Pastor Lonnie will highlight three aspects of the early church that are as relevant today as it was then. The sermon will also show how we complement the style of the early church in our congregational way.
Three Hallmarks of the Congregational Way
September 13, 2022 13:33 - 20 minutes - 19 MBPastor Lonnie begins a series of messages outlining the essential characteristics of a Congregational Church and will show how the essential elements in the organization and practice of a Congregational Church parallel the faith life of the early church.
Does Prayer Really Work?
August 29, 2022 14:03 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie will show how prayer is not a matter of waking up God or making God pay attention to us. God is always with us. God’s presence pervades the universe, and that presence is personal. We will learn how the prayers that God answers on earth is the prayer that begins in heaven.
Courageous Prayer
August 21, 2022 20:13 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie will talk about the power of prayers of courageous determination and the significance of implementing them into our spiritual disciplines. The sermon will explore this type of prayer and the necessity to do what is consistent with courageous prayer.
His Face
August 15, 2022 17:23 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe phrase, His face, is used more than a dozen times in the New Testament. Matthew depicted the brightness of the face of Jesus, and Luke portrayed his determined look. The Bible describes how his face gave a vision of hope to those who would open their eyes to see it. In this message by Pastor Lonnie, we will see how coming face to face with the biblical image of Jesus can be a tool to draw us closer to Christ and have a clearer vision as followers of Christ.
Damaged Goods
August 08, 2022 11:55 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBSome people feel like damaged goods. Whatever the reason, things they've done or things beyond their control have made them feel bent out of shape and crushed. Pastor Lonnie contends that the Christian walk starts with a healthy sense of our brokenness and sinfulness. The most basic level of the good news that Jesus brought is that God is eager to be in a relationship with us, and God has initiated a way of reconciliation. The healthy Christian faith hinges on the understanding that Jesus cam...
The Power of Forgiveness
August 01, 2022 12:44 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen we experience God’s forgiveness, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. But what happens when someone has done a wrong against us? How do we respond when someone says something behind our back or when someone takes advantage of us? Even with a deeply rooted Christian faith, It can be tough to be merciful and forgive. In this message, Pastor Lonnie gives four powerful insights on forgiving that bring scripture and common sense into the process of wholeness.
You Can Be Happy.
July 26, 2022 00:46 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBSome think happiness is contingent on when something desired happens. We permit too many opportunities for happiness to slip by us because we labor under the delusion that we shall be happy when we arrive at a certain destination. In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines how happiness is a state of mind rather than a state of affairs. Jesus wanted people to be happy and tried to get them to see that joy lay in the simple satisfaction of honoring and serving God. You don't find happiness…you c...
Inreach Before Outreach
July 18, 2022 13:24 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBBeing human is difficult because life is complex, and we are vulnerable and imperfect. We live best when we accept our humanity and come to terms that we are being made and are not complete. In this message, Pastor Lonnie explores the earthiness of Psalm 42 and how this psalm takes us to a higher place of living beyond raw hurtful feelings.
Free To Be
July 04, 2022 13:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this sermon, Pastor Lonnie discusses freedom as outlined in the message of Jesus and the Apostle Paul. We can be a part of the freedom by choosing to live the faith in the actions we take.
What Is Christianity?
June 28, 2022 13:18 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie will discuss basic Christianity and the unique place it has in world religions. The essential characteristics of a Christian will be outlined, and why this fortress of faith has endured through the ebbs and flows of civilization.
Three Important Things We Can Say To Our Children And Youth
June 20, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe parenting we experience does a lot to shape our lives. In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines three powerful things gleaned from the Bible that we can say to our children and youth that will establish a positive impression on the next generation and make you a better person of influence.
When Bad Things Happen-mp3
June 13, 2022 13:17 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe live in a world of surprise and uncertainty. Sometimes pleasant, sometimes not. Thunderstorms happen. Accidents happen. Blizzards happen. Car wrecks happen. Thievery happens. Drought happens. And mass shootings happen. This pushes the question many ask: If God loves us and is powerful and in control, how could God let this happen? In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines four popular responses to why bad things happen and how these responses often fall short of satisfying answers. Pastor Lo...
God’s Mighty Wind
June 06, 2022 12:14 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about Pentecost Sunday and the Holy Trinity.
Your Memorial Day
May 30, 2022 14:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHonoring loved ones and military heroes is about remembering. Memory! What a wonderful gift! Without it, we would stumble through a world of confusion, unable to profit from anything we had learned before. How will you be remembered? What memories are you creating today that will make a difference? In this message, Pastor Lonnie outlines two insightful questions to ask while making memories for tomorrow.
Don’t Let Failure Defeat You
May 22, 2022 17:16 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how the Bible can teach us about difficult times and how to face life's devastating defeats. The message will contrast two biblical characters who experienced failure and came to different places from it. We experience failure, but it’s not where we have to live or define who we are.
What Are You?
May 02, 2022 19:22 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn of the difference between being an admirer of Jesus and being a follower of Jesus.
Doubt Your Doubts
April 25, 2022 13:29 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how doubt is not the same as unbelief. Doubt is uncertainty. It's that murky area between belief and unbelief where nothing is decided and nothing is committed to. Pastor Lonnie will uplift two tools to help you work through doubts and enter the Christian faith with insightful integrity.
Jesus Was The Message
April 18, 2022 13:41 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this Easter message by Pastor Lonnie, we learn how the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus motivated the early Christ community to share the good news of the gospel. Jesus was the message, and when he was resurrected, the church became alive.
The Uncomfortable Cross
April 16, 2022 11:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie details how God took the cross, a symbol of weakness and death, and turned it into a symbol of strength. What God did for the cross, He can do for us if we trust God enough to let our weaknesses be His strength.
When Jesus Makes You Nervous
April 10, 2022 21:43 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis is the Palm Sunday message from Dr. Lonnie Richardson. The message was delivered on April 10, 2022.
Three Ways God Guides You
April 03, 2022 19:17 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie explores three primary ways to discern God’s guidance in your life.
Don’t Give Up
March 28, 2022 12:22 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAll of us get beaten up, bruised, and damaged in the course of life. We need to believe that that does not define us. We may be misunderstood and mishandled, we may even lose our way for a time, but God has created us with purpose. We may have to learn some things, and God is with us in the learning. In this message, Pastor Lonnie highlights why we should never surrender the leadership of our lives to what is or what has been and the importance of making decisions not based on our ability but...
Winning The Inner War
March 21, 2022 14:35 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWho is this God we long to connect to? While mortals may not know all there is about a holy God, one thing we do know is that God knows us and wants to connect to us. In his messages for Lent, Pastor Lonnie explores the dynamics of God’s reach in affecting our lives and the difference walking with Christ can make in living together on planet earth. In this message, Pastor Lonnie looks at the inner battles we face and how we can claim victory and happiness in our inner spiritual selves.
Does God Control My Life?
March 14, 2022 18:08 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn his message this Sunday, Pastor Lonnie shows how we can be confident in knowing that even in difficult times, God is with us and cares about us so much that the tapestry of our lives, meaning all events - good and bad, are being woven together into a blanket of God’s love and protection.
Serving Like Jesus
January 31, 2022 01:53 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie details the significance of serving as Jesus served.
Jesus - The Amazing Savior
December 25, 2021 19:33 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThe is the Christmas Eve message from Pastor Lonnie. The message was delivered on December 24, 2021
The Amazing Trust of Mary
December 12, 2021 19:39 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how God acts through ordinary human beings, everyday people who trust God to undertake extraordinary missions beyond their capabilities or imaginings. The Virgin Mary is a model of amazing trust that the surprise happenings in our lives have the potential to be a marvelous act of God.
The Amazing Obedience of Joseph
December 05, 2021 21:43 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this message by Pastor Lonnie, we see how Joseph shows that we can encounter God amid the painful and challenging circumstances of life, and through obedience to the Word of God, we can live lives of trust. God does not give us dreams to torment us; God gives us dreams to follow.
What Are You In Line For?
November 14, 2021 23:06 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat Are You In Line For? is a Christian stewardship message from Pastor Lonnie. Included in this podcast is a solo by Carmen Nickerson titled, Closer
Why Go To Church
November 08, 2021 13:24 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie explores the unique role of the church to provide spiritual care and the significance of giving as a means of growing in Christ.
You Can Be A Difference Maker
October 24, 2021 21:39 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the challenge of making a positive difference in the world. Knowing the right thing to do can have nothing to do with doing the right thing. We will learn two vital questions to ask to help us make the stretch from knowing to doing.
He Provides, Guest Speaker Rev. Jacquie Quirk
October 18, 2021 12:46 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this message by guest speaker Rev. Jacquie Quirk, we learn how to overcome worry in our lives by embracing the five ways God provides what we need most in our lives. Pastor Jacquie is the minister of congregational care at Fox River Congregational Church in Pewaukee Wisconsin
Love That Releases
October 10, 2021 17:52 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie takes up the vital question of why God allows us the freedom to make unwise decisions that can cause pain and suffering and how this freedom teaches us something about the uniquely human condition and the love of God.
Hal Blank of Grace on Wings at Fox River Congregational Church
September 27, 2021 19:10 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBGuest speaker Hal Blank, the CEO and Chief Pilot of Grace on Wings, presents an update on the ministry of sharing the love of Christ through aviation.
It’s About Time
September 27, 2021 18:59 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about the value of the gift of time and offers ways to make the most of time by understanding how time is a gift from God, the difference between the important tasks and urgent tasks that consume our time.
Conquering the Fear of Death
September 20, 2021 13:07 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this message, Pastor Lonnie talks about how our Christian faith can give us the strength to overcome our fears of death and dying. This is the fifth message in his series. Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.
Conquering the Fear of Loneliness
September 06, 2021 12:37 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis is the fourth message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.
Conquering the Fear of Failure
August 30, 2021 12:12 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis is the third message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.
Conquering the Fear of Commitment
August 23, 2021 11:31 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThis is the second message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.
The Faith That Conquers Fearful Living
August 16, 2021 13:04 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is the first message by Pastor Lonnie in his sermon series; Faith That Conquers Fearful Living. The messages are focused on working through the fears that keep us from realizing all we can become in Christ.
Facing Life’s Devastating Defeats
August 02, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSome failure is inevitable. We are human, and mistakes happen. We are going to fail at times. What we do with failure makes all the difference. No matter your sin or how bad you think you have failed God or others, you should know that God never gives up on you. God is always there to give you another chance! In this message by Pastor Lonnie, you will learn how we are a can-be people because God is a can-do God.
The Power In Small Things
July 26, 2021 14:16 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBSmall things are a part of heaven’s bigger picture. Small things count! You count by the small things you do every day more than you know. Look for the opportunities already there; every day with the people you know and come across each day. Know that God is using you, your life, your words, your smile, your kindness. Ask him to help you see the opportunities and pray that God will help you know the significance of what you often think is small and unimportant. Remember, those small things ca...
Let’s Walk on Water
July 19, 2021 11:58 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIf you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat. This is one of the most daunting statements you will ever hear. The challenge to leave the boat, with all its security and particular messiness, is terrifying. Still, if you don’t take the step in faith, you will never experience walking on a surface never before imagined. You may sink after a few feet, but to follow Christ is to walk a road less traveled. In this anniversary message by Pastor Lonnie, you will get a grip on some t...
Why Follow This Jesus?
July 11, 2021 18:44 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis is the final message in the Who Is This Jesus series by Dr. Lonnie Richardson
The Price of Freedom
July 04, 2021 16:51 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis is the 4th of July message by Dr. Lonnie Richardson titled The Price of Freedom. The message was delivered on July 4, 2021.