Lakepointe Church Sermons

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A podcast episode addressing anger (its biblical distinctions) and how Christians should biblically respond to LGBTQ claims during Pride Month—combining scriptural defense of sexual ethics, pastoral guidance for evangelism and parenting, and practical differences between righteous and sinful anger.

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Pastors Josh, Paul, and Carlos discuss whether "generational curses" are biblical, distinguishing between punitive consequences, generational influences/strongholds, and the Christian's standing in Christ. They also define types of "possession," explain how believers can be oppressed but not owned by demons, and offer pastoral counsel for breaking family patterns through discipleship, prayer, and personal responsibility.

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A Protestant critique of Father Mike’s claim that the Catholic Old Testament (including the Apocrypha/Deuterocanon) has always been accepted as fully canonical. The speaker argues the earliest authoritative lists and Jesus’ usage point to the Hebrew canon (the 66-book Protestant canon), treating the Apocrypha as useful but non‑authoritative.

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A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.

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A Live Free podcast episode that opens with church announcements and testimonies, then walks through two main teaching tracks: (1) Matthew 21—Jesus’ triumphal entry, the Good Samaritan connection, and how Christians should engage politics (avoid deifying or denying politics; practical watchouts and discipleship as a 24/7 vocation), and (2) an explanation of the Nephilim (Genesis 6): major interpretive options, problems with extra‑biblical sources like the Book of Enoch, and a pastoral caution against obsessive speculation.

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Pastor Josh Howerton argues that the Sabbath—the fourth commandment—is a binding, creation‑level command intended as a blessing that teaches faith, combats our hurry‑sick culture, and produces tangible spiritual, relational, and even physical benefits when practiced intentionally.

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Pastor Josh Howerton responds to Texas Rep. James Talarico’s public theological and political claims, arguing Talarico misrepresents Scripture on abortion, sexuality, marriage, and gender. Howerton distinguishes between genuine seekers and ideological infiltrators, asserts politics have become spiritual, defends the biblical view that life begins in the womb and that marriage is one man/one woman, contrasts biblical justice (equal weights and measures) with progressive group-based justice (equal outcomes), explains Kuyperian sphere sovereignty for charity and the role of church/family versus the state, and warns against false teachers who pander to itching ears.

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A practical conversation about how to read, study, and teach the Bible plus a ranked critique of popular English translations. The hosts unpack Jesus' temptation (and dominion theology) to show why Scripture is our weapon, then give concrete habits, study methods, family rhythms, and translation recommendations.

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Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.

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A Live Free podcast episode that pairs a rich Christmas/theological reflection on Luke 2 (the angels’ announcement, shepherds, and the ‘Lamb’ motif) with a measured rebuttal of viral claims about the Book of Enoch and the New Testament’s origins. Pastors unpack biblical continuity, canon formation, manuscript reliability, and practical steps for overcoming fear by anchoring thought-life in Scripture.