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Live Free with Josh Howerton

Lakepointe Church

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Welcome to Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton. Lakepointe Church is a movement for all people to know Christ, live free, and change the world for God‘s glory. If this podcast is hitting home for you, leave a rating, drop a review, or share it. Your support helps us keep spreading the truth and reaching more people for Jesus. For more digital content, visit https://lakepointe.church/digital/

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  1. Who You Are vs. What You Do | Ep. 360 | Friday, June 21, 2024

    · 9:45

    "So, what do you do for work?" Ever get that question? Who we are and what we do are very different, but when we get these confused, we are on the path to disappointment. Let's trust who God has said we are rather than…

  2. Where Happiness Comes From | Ep. 359 | Thursday, June 20, 2024

    · 8:44

    Happiness isn't something that is arrived at; it is enjoyed now! Success can't be the driver in finding our joy. How do we know? Look at Solomon. With all he accomplished, he "hated all the hard work" he had done.…

  3. The Short Shelf Life of Stuff | Ep. 358 | Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    · 9:34

    Don't ignore what actually has the power to give you joy: our relationship with Christ. We will never find contentment if we slip into endless "if only..." statements. Contentment comes from a proper perspective and…

  4. More is Not Enough | Ep. 357 | Tuesday, June 18, 2024

    · 7:48

    Do you find yourself a slave to pleasure? The problem with your appetite is that it never ends! Solomon had access to it all, but it was never enough. Surrendering our appetites and trusting God with them is the only…

  5. Do Life God's Way | Ep. 356 | Monday, June 17, 2024

    · 11 min

    Join us this week as we delve into King Solomon's writings. Through his words, we discover a profound truth: knowing what is right and actually doing it are often two different things. As we explore Solomon's insights,…

  6. Shalom Shalom | Ep. 355 | Friday, June 14, 2024

    · 5:51

    Do you want peace? Focusing on God is the way! When we put our thoughts on Him we can experience rest and peace even in the midst of the storm. Keep today’s verse in mind and experience perfect peace. For more…

  7. The Realities of Heaven | Ep. 354 | Thursday, June 13, 2024

    · 7:22

    Eternal life starts now! Isn’t that amazing? Let’s focus on this because it lasts and is so much more important than the temporary things of this world. Let's get on with the main course of knowing God and avoid…

  8. No Stress | Ep. 353 | Wednesday, June 12, 2024

    · 7:28

    We have a heavenly Father who knows your needs. We don’t need to be distracted worrying about keeping up with all the things of the world. We need to seek His kingdom, and everything else takes care of itself. For…

  9. Are You Living Distracted or Devoted? | Ep. 352 | Tuesday, June 11, 2024

    · 5:53

    When you are a doer, isn’t it easy to get distracted by what needs to be done? As we look at our passage for today, we can see that a change of perspective allows us to get things done without anxiety or distraction.…

  10. Less Fear, More Joy | Ep. 351 | Monday, June 10, 2024

    · 7:29

    God has you here for a reason, so how do we stay focused on what matters to Him? We all know how easy it is to be distracted. We are on our phones too much, and social media can steal an hour easily. So, what do we…

  11. Yes, God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle | Ep. 350 | Friday, June 7, 2024

    · 11 min

    No one wants trials or problems; everyone wants comfort. Yet, how do we grow without these difficult seasons? Strength comes from dependence on God. His kindness will give you more than you can handle to move you to…

  12. The Biggest Temptation for Many Christians Today | Ep. 349 | Thursday, June 6, 2024

    · 11 min

    Obedience-optional Christianity is not Christianity at all. Jesus is not a life coach, but our Lord, and we need to give up ourselves and follow Him. We must take up the cross and follow Him if we want the joy of being…

  13. The Deceit of "Living Your Truth" | Ep. 348 | Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    · 10 min

    It isn’t enough to know the truth; we must respond to the truth! And we can trust that what God says is true. Jesus even says He is the Truth. Blessing comes from living and responding to what is true, so let us not…

  14. Don't Follow Your Heart | Ep. 347 | Tuesday, June 4, 2024

    · 12 min

    Ever have good intentions but make a bad decision? The advice to “Follow your heart” is a great example. Culture, friends, and leaders share this idea with good intentions, but it often leads to bad decisions. So what…

  15. Why "Love is Love" is Not True | Ep 346 | Monday, June 3, 2024

    · 10 min

    God is love. But is this divine love different than what our culture calls love? It is easy to be swept away into cultural sayings such as “Love is Love” without considering why that might contradict God’s true…

  16. There is Healing in Confession | Ep. 345 | Friday, May 31, 2024

    · 6:45

    Today is the last day of May and the last day of our time in the book of James. James encourages us to pray and confess our sins to one another because there is healing in confession. When we acknowledge and take…

  17. Wait Actively and Live Dependently | Ep. 344 | Thursday, May 30, 2024

    · 5:43

    Do you love waiting? Probably not. However, James calls us to wait patiently like a farmer. We are to work hard but also wait expectantly. God is trustworthy and we can rest in Him, knowing with confidence that His…

  18. Our Hearts Are with Our Treasures | Ep. 343 | Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    · 6:17

    The church of Jesus is where people from every background come together and can be one. A danger of diversity is seeing people with more or less than us and letting that become an area of pride or jealousy. No matter…

  19. Check Your Attitude | Ep. 342 | Tuesday, May 28, 2024

    · 7:28

    Too often we judge others based on what we see in them while letting things slide in our own lives. God wants us to live in humility, but too often we try to be the judge and think we have all the answers. Our lives…

  20. Humble Yourselves Before the Lord | Ep. 341 | Monday, May 27, 2024

    · 6:00

    We jump back into the book of James and chapter 4 this week. Pride is a dangerous thing that leads to broken and dysfunctional relationships. We need to learn how to humble ourselves with God and others. When we humble…

  21. How to Resist the Enemy | Ep. 340 | Friday, May 24, 2024

    · 7:34

    James tells us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. God loves us so much that He wants what’s best for us. He will help us resist the temptation of the enemy. The same power that raised Christ from…

  22. Godly Jealousy | Ep. 339 | Thursday, May 23, 2024

    · 10 min

    Today, we move into chapter 4 of James. The Bible is full of relational conflicts, and we all face conflicts in our lives, too. James asks us what causes our quarrels and then points out that our conflicts rise up from…

  23. Be a Peacemakers for Christ | Ep. 338 | Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    · 9:24

    As we have seen by looking at James, our words reveal what is going on in our hearts. Pride and jealousy come out in our words and actions. But God does not want that to define His people. He wants us to respond with…

  24. Who Can Tame the Tongue? | Ep. 337 | Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    · 6:32

    God wants to speak words of life and truth into your heart. His words combat the painful lies the enemy uses to try and tear us down. The enemy wants us to use our words against others to cause division. But the Spirit…

  25. Words Carry Weight | Ep. 336 | Monday, May 20, 2024

    · 11 min

    Words can heal or wound. They can build up or tear down. They can encourage or bring despair. James tells us that our tongues are as powerful as a bit in a horse or a rudder on a ship. What comes out of our mouths has…

  26. Words Matter | Ep. 335 | Friday, May 17, 2024

    · 7:58

    As we wrap up the week, we zoom in on James 3:10. James calls out how wrong it is to bless and curse out of the same mouth. They can wound and cause destruction. You have probably been wounded by someone’s words. You…

  27. A Shining Light in our Culture | Ep. 334 | Thursday, May 16, 2024

    · 6:54

    In today's culture, there's a danger in thinking that our faith is merely private and personal. However, true faith demands outward expression for others to witness. Our actions, not just our beliefs, demonstrate our…

  28. Faith in Action | Ep. 333 | Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    · 8:04

    Faith alone isn't sufficient unless it produces good deeds. However, these deeds alone do not secure our salvation; rather, we are saved solely by faith through grace. Yet, grace does not grant us the license to act…

  29. Not Playing Favorites | Ep. 332 | Tuesday, May 14, 2024

    · 9:18

    James tells us not only to listen to the Word but also to be doers of the Word. He uses a specific example of not favoring people who look important over those who may be deemed 'less than.' We are all one body,…

  30. Rejecting Favoritism | Ep. 331 | Monday, May 13, 2024

    · 11 min

    Join us this week as we delve back into the book of James. When James was writing, he lived in a society with a stark class system, where it was evident who were the "haves" and who were the "have-nots." Even today, we…

  31. Humbly but not Passively | Ep. 330 | Friday, May 10, 2024

    · 8:29

    The book of James encourages us to humbly accept the Word of God daily, but not passively. God does not want us to treat His Word as a menu or a search engine where we can pick and choose what we like. His Word is a…

  32. Stand Firm Through Temptations | Ep. 329 | Thursday, May 9, 2024

    · 8:11

    Jump in with us today as we continue to walk through the book of James. God is not the one responsible for the temptations we face. We all have desires and appetites that can be distorted by sin, leading us to…

  33. Persevere to the End | Ep. 328 | Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    · 5:39

    If we put our identity in things that fade away, we will fade away, too. When we put our identity in Jesus and look to Him for everything, we will live forever with Him. There is a crown of life in Heaven for those who…

  34. Going All in with God | Ep. 327 | Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    · 7:07

    James, the half-brother of Jesus and leader in the early church, wrote a letter to persecuted believers, encouraging them to persevere. We rarely mature when everything is running smoothly in our lives. God uses trials…

  35. Our Attitude in Trials | Ep. 326 | Monday, May 6, 2024

    · 9:44

    Are you at a point in your life where you’re just trying to hang on? Join us this week as we start walking through the New Testament book of James. James, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote to a group of people in the…

  36. Faith On Display | Ep. 325 | Friday, May 3, 2024

    · 6:59

    Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are God’s masterpiece. God grows us up and wants us to show Him publicly to others. We are on display to the world, and people are watching. When you are out in the community, your words…

  37. Spiritual Gifts from God | Ep. 324 | Thursday, May 2, 2024

    · 11 min

    Do you know the unique shape God has given you? Join us today as we talk through the acronym S.H.A.P.E. to learn how we can contribute to God’s kingdom. Every person who accepts grace and believes in Jesus has been…

  38. Passionate Ministry | Ep. 323 | Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    · 8:05

    Jesus told a story about a generous master who entrusted servants with wealth, and they had to decide what to do with it. God has given us so much, and He wants us to use it in a way that honors Him and blesses others.…

  39. The People in Our Path | Ep. 322 | Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    · 7:45

    Proverbs 13:20 and 1 Corinthians 15:33 remind us that who we associate with can impact us deeply, growing us closer or further from God. It’s not always easy to move away from an environment pulling you down, but it’s…

  40. Walk with the Wise | Ep. 321 | Monday, April 29, 2024

    · 9:22

    Almost always, other people play a pivotal role in someone’s testimony. Other people affect us deeply, whether through a conversation or just watching them live their lives. God uses human relationships to grow us…

  41. Fertilized with Gratitude | Ep. 320 | Friday, April 26, 2024

    · 7:38

    Are you teachable? Do you have good, receptive soil where God’s Word can take root and grow? People with good soil are humble, open, and thankful. The fruit of the Spirit can grow in good soil which then impacts…

  42. Eliminate your Thorns & Weeds | Ep. 319 | Thursday, April 25, 2024

    · 7:02

    In Jesus’ parable from Matthew 13, He talks about the seed of God’s Word landing on soil covered in thorns and weeds. He said the cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches choke out the good things God wants to…

  43. Stand Up Against the Enemy’s Lies | Ep.318 | Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    · 7:09

    Join us today as we revisit Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13. Sometimes, we can be the rocky soil He talks about. We hear God’s Word but don’t let it take root in our lives. However, when we allow the Holy Spirit to grow…

  44. Rooted in God’s Word | Ep. 317 | Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    · 11 min

    In Matthew 13, Jesus told a story about a teacher sowing the Word of God. The seed of Scripture landed on a variety of different types of soil. The first type of soil was hard and unreceptive, which can be us…

  45. Saying 'Yes' to the Holy Spirit | Ep. 316 | Monday, April 22, 2024

    · 10 min

    It’s God’s job to transform us. Our job is to remain in Him. Our faith grows a little stronger each time we say “yes” to the Holy Spirit. God also prunes us when necessary to facilitate further growth. He uses pivotal…

  46. Choosing Worship & Wonder over Worry • Pastor Levi Lusko | Ep. 315 | Friday, April 19, 2024

    · 9:18

    Worry does not work, yet, too often, we give in to it. We do not have control, but we are held by the One who is sovereign over all. God is still on the throne, no matter what is happening. He is worthy of our worship,…

  47. Choosing to Be a Victor instead of a Victim • Pastor Levi Lusko | Ep. 314 | Thursday, April 18, 2024

    · 12 min

    When hard things happen, do you respond with a victim’s mindset or with a victor’s? It can be easy to compare ourselves to others and their lives, but God wants us to keep our eyes on Him. Instead of being jealous of…

  48. Choosing God's Presence over Pressure • Pastor Levi Lusko | Ep. 313 | Wednesday, April 17, 2024

    · 11 min

    We all experience pressure in our lives. Sometimes it’s a good thing; sometimes it feels bad. What can we do when we experience the pressure of fear, anxiety or lack of control? In the presence of God, we can…

  49. Choosing Compliance Over Clarity • Pastor Levi Lusko | Ep. 312 | Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    · 11 min

    When was the last time you did not understand what God was doing? Even the disciples experienced this while present with Jesus. Just like them, we sometimes have to choose to comply with what He wants us to do instead…

  50. Choosing Spirit Over Fles • Pastor Levi Lusko | Ep. 311 | Monday, April 15, 2024

    · 8:49

    Have you ever felt as if there was a battle being waged inside you? We start this week by talking about the two systems operating inside all believers: the Spirit and the flesh. Even though the flesh is not in charge…

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