Living with a Christ-Aligned Conscience

2026-05-02 5 min read

Scripture References

Pastor Josh continues Lake Pointe’s Acts series, “There Is More: Endgame,” by tracing Paul’s declaration before the Sanhedrin: “I have fulfilled my duty to God with a good conscience to this day.”
The weekend also celebrates the largest baptism weekend in the church’s history, with around 700 people publicly identifying with Christ.
The sermon defines conscience, explains why it matters, and walks through four biblical conditions of the conscience: good, defiled, seared, and weak.
The message moves from teaching to direct response, calling listeners to examine their conscience before God and obey Jesus publicly.

2026-04-25 4 min read

Leader opened by rearranging chairs, asking how everyone felt entering an unfamiliar room.
Purpose: create a micro-example of the tension we carry into relationships and to explore how Jesus’ sufficiency addresses unity.
Study continues the Colossians series “Enough–Jesus Is Enough for ___”; tonight’s blank: “to unify us.”

2026-04-11 4 min read

Opening conversation contrasted “avoiding bad” with “becoming good.”
Group agreed true goodness is found only through deeper relationship with Jesus, not self-effort.
Leader distributed a five-question “heart-check” card during the week; tonight’s discussion revisited those questions.
New 8-10-week series launched in Colossians titled “Enough–Jesus Is Enough.”

2026-03-28 3 min read

Last of the seven “I Am” statements in John: “I am the True Vine.”
To surface the longings Jesus satisfies, six groups analyzed popular songs from six decades, each identifying the “cultural crisis” the lyrics reveal.

2026-02-28 4 min read

Leader opens with a personal update: son (22, Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton) placed on higher-alert status; unit itself non-deployable but he could be re-assigned. Group thanks members for earlier texts and prayers.
Ice-breaker: “When you’re driving, would you rather be lost and moving or know where you’re going but be stuck in traffic?” – designed to explore control, patience, and adventure before linking to the Bible text.