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.
7/12/2026 Tipping The Scales "The Goat"
This is week 2 of our series Tipping The Scales. In a world of people that have been recognized in history we talk about Jesus the one who rules over history, the present day, and the future. Jesus Christ became flesh and is the greatest of all time to walk among mankind. There are countless reasons to allow Jesus to carry the weight in our lives and today we unpack many of them. We read scriptures John 3:31-36.
Jul 13
38 min
7/5/2026 Tipping The Scales "The Joy Of Decreasing"
This is week one of our series Tipping The Scales. There are choices we make daily that adds weight to us leaning on ourselves or God. Which way would the scales tip with the decision you make in your day to day? Is your life more about yourself or is it more about God? This message unpacks the vital truth that less of us and more of Jesus brings victory in our lives and the lives of others. We discuss the scriptures in John 3:22-30.
Jul 6
42 min
6/28/2026 Face To Face "The Sin"
This is week three of our series Face To Face. When we are face to face with people do we love them enough to talk about sin. Anyone can see that mankind clearly has a sin problem, but when talking about sin everyone doesn't quite get to an important part of the conversation... Jesus didn't come to the world to condemn it but so it might be saved. Sin is real but Jesus and our salvation is just as real and there is a design in God's creation that allows us not to perish but to have eternal li...
Jun 29
53 min
6/21/2026 Face To Face "The Scripture"
This is week two of our series Face To Face. Jesus is having a one on one conversation with Nicodemus and emphasizes a historical account in scripture to explain what is to come for Gods Kingdom. When talking to someone face to face do you lean into the opportunity to refer to scripture. If not, what is getting in the way of you depending on the power of God's word? Scripture shouldn't be look at as an option but as a necessity in our everyday conversations. We read scriptures John 3:10...
Jun 22
1 hr 3 min
6/14/2026 Face To Face "The Supernatural"
This is week one of our series Face To Face. have you ever wanted change in your life? Jesus shows us the change we need in our lives is a supernatural one. In John chapter three we see Jesus speaking face to face with Nicodemus, and for us we should realize the importance of when, where, and how to have these conversations as well with others about God's Kingdom too. Do you know the one true supernatural God, and if so, who should you have a face to face conversation with about Him? These co...
Jun 15
51 min
6/7/2026 Introducing Jesus "Purifying Worship"
This is week six of our series Introducing Jesus. So many people have been fooled by wrong doings of others in God's gatherings. Have you ever done something in the wrong place at the wrong time? Jesus passionately confronts the misuse of worship in the temple, revealing His zeal for God's honor and calling people back to authentic devotion. While religious activity can look impressive on the outside, Jesus sees the true condition of every heart. This passage challenges us to examine our moti...
Jun 9
58 min
5/31/2026 Introducing Jesus "Ordinary into Extraordinary"
This is week five of our series introducing Jesus. Do you look for God in all areas of your life? Sometimes we can just auto pilot through the ordinary but Jesus shows us we can and should invite Him into all areas of our lives. Jesus is able to use all areas of our life to show His Glory and reveal who He is and what He is doing. Don't expect the ordinary when Jesus comes with abundance. We read scriptures John 2:1-12.
Jun 3
49 min
5/24/2026 Introducing Jesus "Family and Friends"
This is week four of our series Introducing Jesus. Here's the question, how do you view Jesus? As we grow in our understanding of Jesus we should share our point of views with our family and friends. We continue unpacking the first chapter of the book of John and see the importance to include our family and friends. Jesus is able to connect with people in a supernatural way and bring forward new life. We read scriptures John 1:40-51 and Genesis 28:12.
May 26
52 min
5/17/2026 Introducing Jesus "The Teacher"
This is week three of our series Introducing Jesus. Jesus is approached by two men and He doesn't start with speaking a sermon or speaking a miracle, We see Jesus offer an invitation, 'Come and See." We see there is something more powerful than just information when getting to know Jesus and Hid church, an invitation to experience Jesus and His Kingdom is life changing. In the same way can we be teachable and reflect Jesus' hospitality ourselves with others so they can come and see what...
May 19
53 min
5/10/2026 Introducing Jesus "The Lamb"
This is Week 2 of Introducing Jesus, we explore who Jesus is through this message titled "The Lamb." John the Baptist boldly identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world—the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan from the Old Testament revealed by the Lamb to be sacrificed on a cross. This episode unpacks the reality of sin, the hope of redemption, and the importance of recognizing who Jesus truly is. Just as John served as a witness to Christ, we are also called to p...
May 11
46 min
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