This Sunday our Executive Pastor, Randy Quackenbush shared a message taken from Psalm 69.
1. Continue to look to God – don’t give up on him
2. Trust in God’s timing
3. Count on God’s abundant, steadfast love to deliver you
4. Choose to praise God through the storm
Sunday Sermons
Cleaning Up Your Oil Spill
Jesus Prophetic Teaching
Pastor Ron shared a powerful sermon out of Mark 13 on Jesus’ prophetic teaching.
Perspective #1: Only God Knows The Dates
Perspective #2: Our Part in Prophecy is Missions
Four Types of Potent Prayer
Pastor Ron Bontrager shared a refreshing sermon on four types of potent prayer based out of Acts 1.
Prayer
Supplication
Intercession
Praying in the Spirit
The Mothering Heart of God
Pastor Ron Bontrager shares about the similarities of a mother’s heart and the role of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives:
A Mother’s Heart Is To Be Close By
A Mother’s Heart Is To Teach
A Mother’s Heart Is To Clean
A Mother’s Heart Is To Comfort
Restoring the Joy
Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke out of Psalm 51 on Restoring the Joy, encouraging us to deepen or reignite our love relationship with Jesus.
I. Two Primary Leaks of Joy: Sorrow & Sin
II. The Two Primary Restorers of Joy: Repentance & Worship
Missionary Manny Prabhudas
Guest speaker and missionary Manny Prabhudas shared our sermon this week.
Friendship with Jesus
This Sunday, Executive Pastor Randy Quackenbush gave a sermon based on John 15:1-17, about friendship with Jesus.
Staying in Love with Jesus
Following our four week series “Falling in Love with Jesus”, Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke on Staying in love with Jesus.
#1 TIME – John 1
#2 ATTENTION – Matthew 6
#3 GIFTS – Malachi 1
#4 SERVICE
Easter
This Sunday Pastor Ron Bontrager asked us the question, “why even go to church at all”?
The answer comes from 1 Timothy 3:15 “…the church of the living God, (is) the pillar and the ground of truth (in the world).”
#1 God Was Manifested In The Flesh
#2 God Was….Justified in The Spirit
#3 God Was…Seen By Angels – Luke [...]
Lakeview Champions Week 2
Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke out of Matthew 25 this weekend about how we can best serve God.
#1 Serving God Is About My Ability – Matthew 25:15
#2 Serving God Is About My Availability – Matthew 25:16-18
#3 Serving God Is About Accountability – Matthew 25:19-30
Cultivating a Christ-like Heart Towards our Enemies/The Nature and Power of Temptation
This Sunday Pastor shared two different sermons based on the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Repairing Broken Fellowship
This week Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke on repairing what was broken in Genesis 3- fellowship.
Genesis 3: 8-10: But when they sinned, immediately their fellowship was BROKEN
1. Seek Fellowship With Someone Who Is In Fellowship With God
What do they do for their devotional time? What form of Bible study do they use?
How much time do they spend in [...]
Testimony of Divine Healing
Guest speaker Tim Stanken shared his testimony of indisputable and complete healing from a rare cancer.
The 11th Commandment
Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke on the “11th Commandment,” where, under Jesus’ new covenant, things became shaped more by love than by duty, tradition and culture. Jesus’ new covenant is marked more by relationship and less by religion.
Love Can Only Be Proven By Action – 1 John 3
Love In Action Spawns More Love Into Action
Love In Action Spawns [...]
Sharing Hope with Muslims
Guest speaker Fouad Masri spoke this Sunday about ways to reach out to Muslims. Fouad is the founder of the ministry Crescent Project.
Crescent Project
Vision 2010
This Sunday Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke about our values, our mission, and the heartbeat that Lakeview Church has for you, for your family, and for our world.
Connecting To Christ
Changing Lives
Impacting The World
What’s The Truth About My Life?
This week at Lakeview, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on 3 John 1:2, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (NKJV)
What’s The Truth About Me Spiritually?
What’s The Truth About Me Emotionally?
What’s The Truth About Me Mentally?
What’s The Truth About Me Physically?
Navigation for a New Year
This Sunday, Executive Pastor Randy Quackenbush spoke about the parallels between Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and the Word of God.
6 Characteristics of a GPS:
Takes its Cues from High Above
Instrument of Defense
Identifies Where You Are
Assists in Navigation
Is Dependable
Gaining Prominence as a Timing Tool
6 Characteristics of the Word of God:
Signals from a Higher Source than Earth
[...]
Worship Jesus-Style
This Sunday, our Executive Pastor Randy Quackenbush spoke about worship. He started by describing the history of worship, from Biblical times to present. There are many opinions concerning worship in the Church, but what is most important is what Jesus said about the subject. He presented two main points:
The Priorities of Worship (Spirit & Truth): [...]
The 4-14 Window
Today’s message was given by Missionary Don Triplett who works with children in Latin America through his ministry King’s Castle.
Run Hard
This Sunday’s sermon was given by Pastor Tom Paino, Pastor Emeritus of Lakeview Church.
Missions Emphasis
Missionary Paul Duda gave this week’s message sharing about his experiences in Latin America.
Missions Emphasis
This Sunday, Missionary Jason Frenn spoke about the amazing things that God is doing around the world.
The Paris Bridge
Missionary Robby Bradford spoke this week about his missionary work in Europe. The Bradfords, along with several other families from Lakeview, are planting a church in Paris, France called The Bridge.
Communion and Community
Today’s sermon was given by guest speaker Drew Bontrager, Pastor Ron Bontrager’s son.
How to Keep from Fainting
This Sunday’s message was given by special speaker Johnny Garrison and was based on Psalms 27:13.
Celebration Sunday
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed the priorities of Lakeview Church, based on Lakeview’s mission statement, “Connecting to Christ, changing lives, impacting the world…together.”
Mother’s Day
Today’s Mother’s Day sermon was given by Dorene Bontrager, Pastor Ron Bontrager’s wife.
Easter Sunday
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager’s message is taken from Matthew 27:45-54. He focuses on three things Jesus’ death brought:
The Spirit of Life
Resurrection Life
A Story of a Changed Life
Lifting Jesus Higher
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses the three things that hinder Christians from lifting Jesus higher in their lives:
The Cares of This World
The Deceitfulness of Riches
The Desires for Other Things
Then, he challenges the congregation with 3 ways to lift Jesus higher this Easter:
Watch: “The Passion of the Christ”
Read: [...]
My 2008 Verse of the Year
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager challenged the congregation to find a verse for 2009 that God is speaking to them. His own verse for 2008 was 2 Timothy 1:7, which tells us that God wants to give us a spirit of power and love, and a sound mind.
Growing Wise
This morning’s message was given by Pastor Ryan Elie and was based on Matthew 2:1-12. Pastor Ryan asked the congregation to consider four questions:
1. Am I actively seeking after Him?
2. Am I a purposeful worshipper?
3. What gifts am I giving to Him?
4. Am I willing to change directions?
Special Speaker Ken Johnson
Special Guest Speaker Colts’ Chaplain Ken Johnson spoke this Sunday at Lakeview Church.
Putting our Faith to Work
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed putting Faith into action. True Faith gives, works, and obeys.
By Faith We Understand
In this week’s sermon, based on Hebrews 11:3, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed what having Faith helps us to understand: creation, the seasons we live in, and God.
The Two Sides of Faith
This morning, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed the two sides of faith, based on Hebrews 11. The first side of faith is deliverance (the realization of things hoped for), and the second side of faith is endurance (the assurance of things not seen).
Fully Prepared for Battle
This Sunday, Pastor Ron based his sermon on Ephesians 6:10-20 and the armor of God. God’s armor covers our soul (belt of truth), our spirit (breastplate of righteousness), our motives (shoes of the gospel of peace), our mind (helmet of salvation), and covers us with faith (shield of faith) and God’s Word (sword of [...]
Preparing for the Day of Evil
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ron teaches the congregation how to prepare for a day of evil (which includes negative circumstances such as disease, financial problems, or a relationship meltdown) by reminding them that preparation for such a day comes from meditation, obedience and consistent prayer.
Eastern Europe
Guest Speaker Dr. Peter Kuzmic spoke this week about missions in Eastern Europe. Dr. Kuzmic is a professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the director of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek, Croatia. He is also founding president of Agape and New Europe Vision (evangelical relief ministries in Croatia and Bosnia).
The Paris Bridge
Missionary Robby Bradford spoke this week about his missionary work in Europe. The Bradfords, along with several other families from Lakeview, will be planting a church in Paris, France called the Bridge in 2009.
The Cross
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron focuses on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The blood shed on the Cross is the only thing that connects us to God, and it is the only hope of the world.
Additionally, Pastor Ron interviewed Pastor Tom Paino, Jr., Lakeview’s former pastor, during today’s services. This interview has been provided [...]
The Three Most Important Relationships God Wants Us To Pursue
Pastor Ron explains the rationale behind Lakeview Church’s focus on relationships in 2008 in this week’s message. He discusses the three most important relationships God wants us to pursue: a relationship with Him, with the church, and with the world.
Freedom from Rules (Dorene Bontrager)
In honor of Mother’s Day, this week’s sermon was given by Pastor Ron Bontrager’s wife Dorene. The sermon, called “Freedom from Rules,” discussed the three things we need to know about rules and how Jesus changed the rules. The key to filling the need for relationship and achievement is total surrender to Jesus’ ways.
Easter Services: Living Life in Full Color
As we celebrate Easter, Pastor Nathan and Pastor Ron discuss living life in full color. Pastor Nathan compares the life of a Christian to that of a tv–life can be like an old black and white, or like a high definition flat screen. Pastor Ron tells the story of how his grandfather and [...]
The Bridge – Carolyn Tennant, guest speaker
Carolyn Tennant, a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN, gave this week’s message focusing on the state of our spiritual roots, and using the collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis as an example.
Children & Youth Day
Children and Youth are one of the core values of Lakeview Church. In this sermon, Pastor Ron explains the reasons why:
1. The Bible commands us to respect children and youth.
2. The Bible commands us to expect great things from children and youth.
A Season of Change
January is the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions. In this sermon, Pastor Ron describes what to do when you are at the point of change:
1. Listen to God before man
2. Remember you are being watched
3. Expect growth
4. Look for confirmation
Vision Sunday 2008
Pastor Ron uses this week’s sermon to remind the congregation of Lakeview’s Mission Statement (Connecting to Christ, changing lives, impacting the world…together) and what it means. He also describes Lakeview’s core values and the focus for 2008: ONE!
A Prosperous And A Healthy New Year
This sermon contains Pastor Ron’s challenge to the congregation to take care of themselves in four areas in 2008:
1. Spiritually
2. Mentally
3. Emotionally
4. Physically
When Life Doesn’t Add Up
Matthew chapter 1 is the focus for this sermon. Pastor Ron discusses the fact that what God asks us to do and endure sometimes doesn’t add up.
God’s Great Gift of Divine Disruption
Have you ever noticed the things that seem to be the greatest disruption will sometimes end up being the greatest blessings of our lives? In this week’s message, Pastor Ron says that even though God’s disruptions can be downright painful, they will always work out for his glory.
God’s Great Gift of Divine Guidance
This week, Pastor Ron discusses why God’s guidance is better than a GPS unit, especially when life doesn’t makes sense, you feel inferior, and/or the cupboard is bare.
Spirit-Anointed Ministry
Pastor Ron bases this week’s message on Luke 4:14-21 and Luke 5:17-26.
Seeing God’s Picture
Executive Pastor David Delp gave this sermon on basing your life on and giving priority to things unseen.
One King, One Kingdom
This week’s missions-focused message was given by Robby Bradford, missionary to Europe. Robby and a team of other missionaries started a successful English-speaking international church in Hilversum in the Netherlands. This church has been turned over to local leadership. Now, the Bradfords have begun establishing a new team to start an English-speaking [...]
