Summary: In this message from Acts 4, the preacher contrasts the boredom of ordinary life—like fishing without a catch—with the thrilling adventure Peter and John experienced after Jesus chose them and said, «Follow me.» He highlights how these unschooled fishermen, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaimed Jesus as the only name for...
Summary: Mike concludes the series on Nehemiah by highlighting the timeless leadership qualities embodied in this humble leader who rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls against great odds. Drawing from the entire book of Nehemiah, he emphasizes that true leadership is influence rooted in humility, courage to face reality, burden for change, bold asking,...
Summary: In this message, Breaux teaches that worry and anxiety pull us in a thousand directions, distracting us from real life and fueling a hurried, regret-filled pace. Drawing from Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25–34, he reminds us that we are far more valuable to God than the birds He provides for, and that worrying cannot add a single...
Summary: The sermon kicks off a long-term verse-by-verse series through Acts titled «There Is More.» The preacher argues from Acts 1:4-8 that Jesus promises a distinct post-conversion experience of being baptized/filled with the Holy Spirit, separate from salvation and water baptism. This filling brings power for bold witness and supernatural...
Summary: This sermon tackles the top deathbed regret—"I wish I'd stayed in touch with my friends"—by showing from Genesis that humans are created in the image of a relational God, so isolation goes against our design and the quality of life depends on the quality of relationships. Drawing from Proverbs, the preacher distinguishes...
Summary: In this sermon from Nehemiah 7-8, the preacher describes a powerful national revival where God’s people hunger for His Word, leading to deep conviction, repentance, and overflowing joy. The key idea is that true revival always begins with returning to the authority of Scripture (Reformation), which sparks repentance and restores the joy...
Summary: Pastor Josh kicks off the new year and the «There Is More» series by preaching through Acts, emphasizing that the explosive power of the Holy Spirit seen in the early church is still available today, not limited to biblical times. Drawing from Acts 1, he highlights Jesus' command to wait in united prayer for the Spirit’s power...
Summary: Pastor Josh Howerton passionately calls Lakepointe Church to embody a unified biblical church by integrating high emphasis on the Word of God (doctrinal), the mission of God (attractional), and the power of the Spirit of God (charismatic), rejecting Satan’s strategy to divide them. Drawing from Scripture like 2 Timothy 3 and examples of...
Summary: The preacher’s key message is that the Christian life is a relay race where each generation must faithfully pass the baton of faith to the next, drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2 and the «cloud of witnesses» in Hebrews 11. He warns that failing to do so risks a generation arising that does not know the Lord, as seen in Judges 2:10, and urges...
Summary: In this launch of a new series on Nehemiah titled "Getting It Back," the preacher defines "it" as the indefinable presence and anointing of God on a person, family, church, or nation. Drawing from Israel's history and Nehemiah's burden, the message explains how blessing can lead to pride, sin, and loss of...
Summary: Building on the momentum from a powerful church event («Encounter»), the preacher delivers an intense message from Nehemiah 4 & 6 about spiritual revival and the inevitable opposition that follows obedience to God. Key points: Expect opposition when the Holy Spirit moves, as Satan reacts; fathers must fight spiritual battles to break...
Summary: In this Christmas Eve message from Matthew 1, the preacher highlights Joseph’s perspective on the birth of Jesus, emphasizing that His Hebrew name «Yeshua» means «the Lord saves,» directly revealing His mission. The central idea is not to miss the profound meaning of Christmas: Jesus came not to condemn sinners but to save them from...
Summary: Drawing from Genesis through Ezekiel and connecting to current events in Israel, the preacher frames the Hamas attack as part of a 4,000-year spiritual war over God’s unbreakable covenant promises to Abraham—land, lineage, and Lord—that Satan has relentlessly opposed. The core message is that biblical prophecy is unfolding reliably, just...
Summary: In this heartfelt message from John 11, the preacher explores how Jesus' response to Lazarus' death teaches us to navigate seasons of grief, especially around Christmas when loss feels amplified. The key thought is that Christians must grieve honestly like Jesus did—expressing pain and anger at a broken world—while holding onto...
Summary: In week three of the «Let’s Talk About It» series addressing the silent mental health pandemic, Pastor Josh Howerton teaches on depression using Psalm 42 and 1 Kings 19. Depression is the «check engine light of the soul"—a signal, not the problem itself. Four possible causes: (1) Physical (exhaustion, lack of sleep/food—Elijah...
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