…biblical Christianity without conservative idolatry…
This is Pastor Jeff’s final message to Lafayette Community Church where he tells stories of key moments in the church’s history and describes how they represent the core values of the church. Plus, there is a time of Q&A at the end. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
Continue Reading about All Things New Part 07Some Things Old
We did Christmas by livestream this year, but we think you will be blessed no matter when you watch this. Here is our full Christmas livestream. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
In our Christmas Eve gathering, Pastor Jeff reminds us all over again that Jesus came to be the light of this dark world. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
The story of the Magi has an incredibly beautiful backstory, but it’s only visible when we understand the star. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Matthew 2:1-11 …
A pagan ruler commands that Joseph and Mary make the long journey to Bethlehem, but they were willing to submit to that authority, and as a result the prophecy was fulfilled. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Luke 2:1-7 …
Joseph was a righteous man. He knew God’s words and he knew God’s ways, but when he was confronted with something new, he had to change. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 …
Continue Reading about All Things New Part 02Hold It Lightly
When God is up to something new, just roll with it. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Luke 1 …
Jesus wants to be your shepherd, and he is a good shepherd. Here’s some practical advice to help you actually embrace him as your Good Shepherd. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
In the most famous Psalm, we find an incredibly simple promise: with God as my shepherd, I lack nothing. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Psalm 23 …
In this message, Pastor Jeff gives a few brief thoughts regarding what it means to be grateful for God’s blessings. We talk about tithing, and we talk about communion. Additionally, Jeff gives a bittersweet announcement regarding his family’s move to Upland, Indiana and an upcoming …
The ultimate standard for love is Jesus himself, and he calls his followers to love the way he loves. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
Loving another as yourself is one of the most difficult things we are ever called to do. Pastor Jeff goes deep into what loving other people really means. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
All the other ways to love God involve something internal, but loving God with our strength is intrinsically external. It’s demonstrated in our actions! Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
In this message, Pastor Jeff illustrates the difficult relationship American Christians often have with intellectual pursuits and encourages us to love God by using our minds well. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
Loving God with our soul means getting in touch with something that is always beyond our understanding. How do we do that? Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …
It’s time for you to engage your heart, your emotions in your love for God. God gave you your heart and he wants to meet you there. Speaker: Jeff Mikels :: Passage: Various …