Was the Book of Enoch BANNED from the Bible...!?

Gathering Information Venue: Lake Pointe Church (recorded at Lake Pointe Campus, Rockwall, TX) Hosts / Leaders: Carlos Erazo, Ps. Josh Howerton, Ps. Paul Cunningham Scripture References Genesis 3 Genesis 15 Exodus 12 Malachi 4:2, 5-6 Mark 5:25-34 Luke 2:8-14 John 5:39-40 John 14:6 John 16:13 Deuteronomy 29:29 2 Peter 3:15-16 Jude 14-15 1 Timothy 1:3-7 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction Christmas week recap (33 000+ in-person), viral “Home Alone is a Christian movie” thread, upcoming candle-light services, hat giveaway, and community/Rooted plug. Main study blocks: ...

December 8, 2025 · 4 min

Confronting Hubris

Scripture References James 4:14–15 James 5:1–12 Matthew 5:3–12 Job (general allusions) ...

December 6, 2025 · 6 min

Fear Not

Introduction Pastor celebrates last week’s harvest (33,000 in-person; 692 salvations) and warns against treating holy moments as common. Begins Advent series built around the angels’ four-part proclamation: “Fear not, good news, great joy, all people.” Today’s focus: “Fear Not.” Acknowledges modern culture’s anxiety epidemic and media-driven fear. ...

December 6, 2025 · 3 min

Why Young Men Are LOST… Here’s How To Fix it (Biblically)

Gathering Information Venue: Lake Pointe Church, Dallas TX Hosts / Leaders: Carlos Erazo (host) & Pastor Josh Howerton (primary teacher) Scripture References 2 Timothy Acts 16 1 Timothy 4:12 1 Timothy 5:23 2 Corinthians Philippians Colossians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Philemon Proverbs 4:7 Proverbs 7:1–4 Matthew 6:9–13 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 16:18 Full Texts Quoted or Referred 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 5:23 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your and your frequent ailments. 2 Timothy 1:7 ...for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control Proverbs 4:7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Proverbs 7:1-4 My son, keep my words ... keep my teachings as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister,’ and call insight your intimate friend. Matthew 6:9-13 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Romans 16:18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve. Introduction The episode centres on two themes: ...

December 1, 2025 · 4 min

Freedom from Loneliness

Introduction Series context: “Christmas at the Movies” — using modern films to illuminate biblical truths, mirroring Jesus’ parable method. Seasonal focus: the angelic proclamation that Christ’s birth brings “good news of great joy for all people.” Opening week emphasis: the “all people” element—God’s heart to reach every person wrestling with loneliness. Film illustration: Home Alone. Beneath its humor lies the universal ache of isolation heightened during Christmas. ...

November 29, 2025 · 4 min

Seeing the Supernatural

Introduction The conversation centers on the unseen realm—angels, demons, territorial spirits, and modern phenomena often labeled “aliens” or “UFOs.” Scripture is used to frame a biblical worldview in which spiritual warfare is real, Christ is victorious, and believers are called to live alert, hope-filled lives. ...

November 24, 2025 · 3 min

Evidence of the Unseen Realm

Introduction The speaker—an investigative journalist and former skeptic—opens with a humorous family story and then recounts Elisha’s servant in 2 Kings 6 whose eyes are opened to angelic hosts. This biblical episode frames the central question: Does a supernatural realm still break into our world today? Drawing from years of research for his new book, “Seeing the Supernatural,” the preacher promises evidence-based glimpses into angels, miracles, near-death experiences, and visions that strengthen faith. ...

November 22, 2025 · 4 min

Slavery, Feminism & Obedience

Introduction The conversation centres on Paul’s trial before Felix (Acts 24) and three linked topics flowing from that passage: Procrastination in spiritual obedience (Felix’s tragic delay) “Does the Bible condone slavery?” - a historical–exegetical survey The widening gender divide in modern politics, feminism and “toxic empathy” ...

November 17, 2025 · 4 min

Taming the Tongue

Introduction Leader opened with a real-life “home intruder” story to illustrate how one irreversible decision (pulling a trigger) parallels the permanent impact of spoken words. Group reflected on the gravity of life-and-death choices and transitioned to the greater spiritual issue: how words can destroy or give life. ...

November 15, 2025 · 3 min

Righteousness, Self-Control & the Judgment to Come

Introduction Weekend celebration: ~3,000 participants graduating from the 10-week “Rooted” discipleship experience at Lake Pointe. Upcoming evangelistic weekend: “Christmas at the Movies,” Nov 29–30, designed for guests far from God. CS Lewis’s fictional dialogue in hell: the most effective lie is “There is no hurry.” Transition to Acts 24: the Apostle Paul on trial before Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla—powerful, elite, yet spiritually undecided. ...

November 15, 2025 · 3 min