Lanterns Church
Lanterns Church
Lanterns Church
This is a podcast that has weekly sermons from the Sunday services of Lanterns Church in Wayne Michigan. Our mission is HELPING PEOPLE DISCOVER GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE THROUGH JESUS.
12/31/2023 One Thing
This Week our talk uncovers the importance of focussing on the ONE THING over all other things we could get caught up focussing on. Sometimes we build list upon list that are so hard to tackle all at once. Today we see the call on our lives to seek God first and in response to that all other things needed will be met. Also when we spend time with our God and He reveals truth to us, do we prioritize being led by the Spirit to carry it out with our actions.  Let's look to the new year seeking God the keeper of promises and allow the one true Way Maker to light the path for us as we walk through life. We read over scriptures Isaiah 43:16-19, Matthew 6:25-33, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 56:10-11, and Philippians 3:12-16.
Jan 1, 2024
37 min
12/23/2023 Immanuel "King of kings"
We conclude with week 3 of our series Immanuel. In our lives it is so easy to want an unhealthy amount of control.  The good news is there is Powerful, Loving, Perfect King over all other kings that we can turn to and depend on instead of trying to be the imperfect kings and queens of our own lives. This King, Our God was known by many beautiful names one being Immanuel which means "God Is With Us." As we discover more about this King and the availability we have to Him and His plan we can be set free from the other things ruler over our lives. We look at scriptures Matthew 1:18-2 and Matthew 2:1-15.
Dec 28, 2023
40 min
12/17/2023 Immanuel "Gifts"
This is week 2 of our series Immanuel. During a season when many gifts are given we discuss how receiving a gift can be so impactful. Knowing how impactful it can be, we focus on how our God is the ultimate giver of gifts. When He offers redemption, reconciliation, and Hope through the gift of salvation how can we respond? We look at how the wise men respond in the way they seek the Newborn King and how they act when they have an encounter with the Son of God Jesus as a child. we read over scriptures Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-15, and Ephesians 2:4-10.
Dec 18, 2023
38 min
12/10/2023 Immanuel "Unexpected Travels"
This is week one of our series Immanuel. We take a look at the historical account of the birth of the newborn King! Matthew chapter one and two shows us many of the unexpected travels and situations for Mary and Joseph. When we find ourselves facing unexpected situations in our lives how will we respond. Know we can be encouraged knowing our Lord has a plan for us. We discuss scriptures Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25, and Matthew 2:1-15.
Dec 12, 2023
34 min
12/3/2023 God Is "Inviting"
We conclude the series "God Is" with week 7. We discuss how impactful it can be to receive an invitation. We can be encouraged knowing there is a God with a grace filled invitation to each and everyone of us, and it is life-giving. Even in the midst of our mistakes God extends a message of hope. It is promised for Israel in the book of Isaiah and has been offered to us the world through the Son Jesus Christ. Also as Christ followers we have the privilege to answer the call on our lives to go out and share the invitation with  others! We read scriptures Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 5:6-11, and Luke 14:15-24.
Dec 5, 2023
34 min
11/26/2023 God Is "Love"
This is week 6 of the series God Is. In our world it is common for mankind to desire love, but many times we find ourselves looking for love in all the wrong places or even looking for the wrong types of love. God the Father is love and He has made available an ultimate love for each and everyone of us, a love that is perfect, pure, sacrificial and unconditional. We look at a historical account that shows off the love God has for His people and reflect on what that means for us in our lives and the people around us. We read scriptures Hosea 2:1, Hosea 2:14-23, Hosea 3:5, and 1 Corinthians 13:13.
Nov 28, 2023
35 min
11/19/2023 God Is "Giving"
This is week 5 of our series God Is. Have you ever gave someone a good gift? As people giving good gifts how much more could an all knowing God, an ultimate Father give gifts to us? God is a provider, we see this in the historical account of the prophet Elijah and we can see it throughout our own lives as well. In response to Gods generosity we should be consistently filled with gratitude. As we receive generously will we be generous as well? We look at scriptures Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 7:11, 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 22:14-20, James 1:16-18.
Nov 27, 2023
39 min
11/12/2023 God Is "Alive"
This is week 4 of the series God Is.  We look at the contrast between the real and the fake, the living and the dead. We are given the opportunity to be in relationship with the one true living God. As we continually discover Him and His love for us, we can in response love God and love others. through the living Spirit the dwells within in us as followers of the living God we should walk and talk in a way aligned with the will of our ultimate Father. We read scriptures Jeremiah 10:1-16, John 15:1-12, Matthew 16:13-16, Psalm 18:46, Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 84:1-2.
Nov 13, 2023
36 min
11/5/2023 God Is "Immutable"
This is week 3 of the series God Is. When everything is consistently changing around us we can always be anchored to the unchanging God. The God that will always give hope and will always be love. There is an opportunity for us to continually change for the better by spiritually receiving a new heart and a new spirit. through the grace of God we are gifted renewal even over our sin in response to repentance. We see this in the historical account of king David. We look at scriptures 2 Samuel 11:1-7, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13, Hebrews 13:8-9, Ezekiel 36:24-27, and Malachi 3:6.
Nov 6, 2023
43 min
10/29/2023 God Is "Sovereign"
This is week two of the series God Is. As humans we find ourselves surprised at times, and sometimes it is with very unfortunate situations. Knowing this we can find confidence in our God that is never surprised. A God that is powerful, that is in control, and is all-knowing. We look over 14 chapters of a historical event of a man named Joseph, son to a father named Jacob. Through his life he faces many difficulties but through the favor of God he is able to rise up. The same God that is with Joseph is the same God that walks with us through our relationship with Him and that should affect the way we walk and talk. We look at scriptures Genesis 37:4-8, Genesis 39:1-6, Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 41:15-16, Genesis 41:37-40, Genesis 50:15-21, and Romans 8:28-34.
Oct 30, 2023
46 min
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