Lakemount Young Adults

The post Parables: The Lost & the Found | July 20, 2026 first aired in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 p.m. We'd love to have you join us!This episode is a special one as three of our Young Adult leaders each unpack one of Jesus' powerful parables from Luke 15:The Parable of the Lost SheepThe Parable of the Lost CoinThe Parable of the Prodigal SonWhether these stories are familiar to you or you're hearing them for the very first time, each message offers a fresh perspective on Jesus' heart for those who are lost. Together, these sermons contrast His compassion with the attitude of the Pharisees, revealing the incredible grace, love, and pursuit of God. Each speaker brings a heartfelt and unique insight that will challenge, encourage, and deepen your understanding of these timeless parables.

The post Parables: The Invitation of Jesus | July 13, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 p.m. We'd love for you to join us!Continuing our sermon series through the Parables of Jesus in Luke, Pastor AJ unpacks the Parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14:15–24. In this thought-provoking message, he challenges us with a powerful question: What has Jesus asked you to do that you've been making excuses for?As Pastor AJ explores the invitations Jesus extends to each of us, you'll be encouraged to examine your own heart, respond to His call, and discover what it truly means to accept His invitation and find rest for your soul.

The post, Parables: Seed and Yeast | July 6, 2026, first appeared in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 pm. We'd love for you to join us!Continuing our Parables of Jesus series in the Gospel of Luke, Pastor A.J. unpacks two short but powerful parables from Luke 13:18–20. Though the stories are simple, they reveal profound truths about how God's Kingdom begins small but transforms everything it touches.In this message, Pastor A.J. explores three "seeds" of God's Kingdom that continue to grow and produce a lasting harvest:🌱 The Seed of the Gospel🌱 The Seed of Perfection🌱 The Seed of Eternity

The post, Parables: Living with Eternity in Mind | June 29, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus in Luke, Pastor AJ returns with a powerful message from Luke 12.In this episode, he unpacks the Parable of the Rich Fool, exploring where the rich fool went wrong, what it truly means to be wise, and why living with an eternal, heavenly perspective changes everything.Join us as Pastor AJ unpacks this parable and encourages us to shift our focus from earthly treasures to what truly matters.

The post, Parables: The Neighbor We’re Called to Be | June 22, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing in our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus, we are joined by Pastor Curtis today, the Youth Pastor at Lakemount, who shares a powerful message on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Whether you've heard this parable many times or are encountering it for the first time, Pastor Curtis challenges us to see it from a new perspective. Through thought-provoking questions and practical application, he invites us to reflect on where God may be calling us to be a Good Samaritan in our own lives.We hope this message encourages and inspires you as you seek to love and serve others the way Jesus taught.

The post Parables: Persistent Prayer | June 15, 2026, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! As part of our ongoing sermon series exploring the Parables of Jesus in Luke, Pastor A.J. examines Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Luke 11:1–13. In this message, Pastor A.J unpacks what persistent prayer looks like, why Jesus calls us to pray with perseverance, and why we should confidently bring our requests before the Lord.This message offers a greater understanding of how Jesus viewed prayer and why it matters.

The post Parables: What Kind of Soil Are You? | June 8, 2026, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing in our sermon series, looking at the parables of Jesus in Luke. In this teaching, Pastor A.J. unpacks the Parable of the Sower in Luke 8: 1-15, examining the meaning behind the different types of soil and challenging us to consider: Which soil best represents our hearts today?Whether you've heard this parable a hundred times or are discovering it for the first time, this message will help you see it in a fresh way

The post, Parables: Those who have been forgiven much | June 1, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus, Pastor A.J. explores Matthew 18:21–35, the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. In this message, he reflects on the power of forgiveness, examining how God graciously forgives us and how that same grace shapes the way we forgive others.

The post, Parables: Good and Bad Fruit | May 25, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 pm. Please join us! This weeks message is a continuation in our sermon series looking at the Parables of JesusThis week, Pastor Lisa dives into Luke 6:43–45 and unpacks what Jesus meant when He talked about good trees, good fruit and bad trees, bad fruit. What does good fruit actually look like in our lives? How can we recognize bad fruit in others? And what’s really growing beneath the surface of our hearts?

The post, Parables: The Golden Rule | May 11, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing our Parables sermon series, Pastor A.J. teaches from Luke 6:31 and 37–42, focusing on Jesus’ words: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” In this message, he challenges us with powerful and thought-provoking questions that invite us to reflect on how we treat others, the biblical concept of sowing and reaping, what it means to be teachable.

The post, Parables: A New Thing | May 4, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30 pm. Please join us. In this episode, Pastor A.J. launches a new sermon series exploring the parables of Jesus—unpacking their meaning, the truths they revealed, and the wisdom they still offer for our lives today.

The post, Dealing with Disappointment & Grumbling | March 20, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This week’s message is a very special one, featuring four of our Lakemount Young Adult leaders in a “4x7” format—four speakers, each sharing for seven minutes. In this episode, two leaders explore how to navigate disappointment, while the other two speak on the topic of grumbling.Each leader does an incredible job unpacking these themes from a biblical perspective, offering insight and encouragement for everyday life.

The post, Conduct Yourselves: The Three Stages of Salvation | April 13, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 pm. Please join us! As part of our ongoing Conduct Yourselves sermon series, Pastor AJ delivers a thoughtful and theologically rich message on the three stages of salvation: Justification, Glorification, Sanctification. Drawing from multiple passages of Scripture, he unpacks how the Bible speaks about salvation in a clear and meaningful way. This is a message to take notes on!

The post, Conduct Yourselves: Living a Life of Peace | March 30, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing our sermon serries, Conduct Yourselves, Pastor AJ delivers a powerful message on living a life marked by peace. In this message, Pastor AJ unpacks the three functions of peace:Peace with one anotherPeace withinPeace with God

The post, Conduct Yourselves: Living in Unity | March 23, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! This week, we’re pressing pause on our Elijah series as we begin a brand-new journey leading into Easter called “Conduct Yourselves.”In this message, Pastor AJ shares a powerful teaching from Philippians 1:27–30, exploring what it truly means for Christians to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ. Together, we look at how believers are called to pursue unity — not just as an idea or attitude, but as a way of life.Through Scripture, Pastor AJ reminds us that unity goes beyond mindset; it’s revealed through our actions. As followers of Jesus, we live out unity by serving one another and standing together in faith.

The post, Elijah: Hear the Sound | March 16, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing our series on the life of Elijah, Pastor Matt unpacks 1 Kings 18:16–40 and the powerful declaration, “I hear the sound of an abundance of rain.” This message goes beyond the natural, exploring the spiritual significance behind that sound and what it reveals about the spiritual sound of revival.This week’s teaching speaks into prayer, intercession, spiritual revival, and the posture of Elijah’s prayer on Mount Camel. You don't want to miss this weeks message.

The post, Elijah: Showdown | March 9, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! Pastor AJ continues our series on the life of Elijah with a message from 1 Kings 18:16–40, unpacking the powerful showdown on Mount Carmel.As the message concludes, he challenges us with two important questions:What idols in our lives are trying to fill the space that only God can fill?What do we need to place on the altar of our lives and ask the fire of God to consume?

The post, Elijah: Devotion and the Fear of the Lord | March 2, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30 pm. Please join us! This message is the third in our sermon series on the life of Elijah.Pastor AJ brings a powerful message from 1 Kings 18:1–17, exploring the life of Obadiah and how we can discern the fear of the Lord.This is definitely one of those messages you’ll want to take notes on! Tune in next week as we continue our series on the biblical life of Elijah.

The post, Elijah: Desperation and Provision | February 23, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! This week we continue in our sermon serries on the life of Elijah, Pastor A.J dives into 1 Kings 17: 1 - 24 and goes verse by verse, looking at the provision of God and the desperation of Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath. Pastor A.J probes us to ask the question, where and how can we be more desperate for God in our life? You don't want to miss this sermon series. More to come next week!

The post, Elijah: A season of Hiddenness | February 16, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 pm. Please join us! Pastor AJ starts off a new sermon series on the life of Elijah. In this message, pastor AJ looks at the beginning of Elijah's life, speaking about the importance of a season of Hiddenness. This message is particularly powerful for young adults and can really add words and provide wisdom into this season of life. Please Note - The first 2 minutes of the sermon was cut off due to a power outage.

The post, LYA 2026 Relationship Panel | February 2, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 pm. Please join us! This weeks post is a panel discussion between two married couples from Lakemount Worship Center that answer YOUR questions about Relationships. In this discussion, they tackle the questions submitted from you and cover all topics including, dating, engagement, marriage, sexuality, red flags, what to look for in a spouse, how to spiritually lead, when to know you are ready for a relationship. Additionally, each couple provides a short story and insight into their relationship story! Moderated by Pastor AJ, this is a post you do not want to miss!

The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Mentorship: Relationship Series | January 19, 2026, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30 pm on Monday. Please join us! This weeks message is a continuation in our Relationship Series where Pastor Lisa gives a powerful sermon on mentorship! Pastor Lisa gives a life changing teaching on biblical mentorship and some practical wisdom principles on how we can chose a good mentor and become an incredible mentee. This message will introduce new ideas and a highlight areas of blessing that you can receive when you introduce mentorship into your life.

The post, Pastoral Observations about Christian Dating Relationships | January 12, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! This is the second message in our 'Relationships' sermon series looking at Dating. Pastor AJ brings the word with some powerful practical tips on Christian dating and the various stages of it, for both men and women! If you are looking to date or make your current relationship more Godly, this message is for you!

The post, Biblical Friendship: Relationship Series | January 5, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! Pastor AJ kicks off 2026 with a new sermon series on Relationships. The first message is all about biblical friendship and how Jesus defined it. If you are struggling with friendships, want to be a better friend, or want to know what the Bible says about Friendships - this message is for you!

The post, Nearness with the Lord | LYA Rally December 29, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! This message is from our Lakemount Young Adults end of 2025 year rally, where we hosted many other churches in our area to join together in worship, the word, and seeking the presence of God. Pastor AJ brings a powerful word about how to grow in Nearness with the Lord. If you are looking to grow in intimacy with the Lord - this message is for you!

The post, Blessable Submission | December 1, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This week's message is a continuation in our sermon series on the Blessable life, looking at submission. Jesus said, "I only do what I see the Father doing", revealing that submission is a way of the kingdom. Pastor AJ dives into what it looks like for you and I to submit to the structures that Jesus defined.This week's message is a powerful one for Young Adults!

The post, Blessable Rest | November 24, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please Join us! This message is a continuation of our 'Blessable' sermon serries looking at rest. Pastor AJ dives into the bible, looking at the life of Jesus and Moses on what it means to live a life of rest rather than toil. "Rest is not about our relationship with work, but from toil and striving"Key passages are: Matthew 11: 28 - 30 and Exodus 33:14.

Today, Lewis joins us in the podcast studio to introduce him as a leader here at young adults. Lewis speaks about men's mental health, discipleship, living in community, and growing up in a home that did not know Jesus. Lewis has an incredible story and a man of great faith - tune in to today to learn more about Lewis and from him!

The post, The Determination to be Blessed: A Blessable Life | November 17, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message is a continuation in our "Living a Blessable Life' series. Pastor Matt, brings a powerful word on what it means and looks like to have a hunger to be blessed by only what God has for you in life. Pastor Matt dives into the story of Elisha and Gehazi looking at what does it mean to be determined to be blessed, carrying Elijah's mantle, and the consequences of what happens when you choose worldly ambition over God's way. You don't want to miss it!

The post, Sowing & Reaping: A Blessable Life | November 10, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm on Monday. Please join us! This weeks message is a continuation in our sermon series looking into what it means to live a blessable life. Pastor AJ dives into multiple verses looking at what the bible says about sowing &reaping or seedtime & harvest.This message is a powerful reminder, saturated with biblical themes, for any young adult to understand how you can sow right now in your everyday life to reap a harvest of blessing in your future.

The post, The Fear of the Lord: A Blessable Life | November 3, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! Continuing on our serries on what it looks like to live a Blessable Life by God, pastor AJ dives into what it means to fear the Lord and provides practical ways on how we can live with a healthy fear of the Lord.

The post, Blessable Freedom: A Blessable Life | October 27, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 5th message in our sermon series looking at what it means to live a life blessed by God. In this weeks message, Pastor AJ looks specifically into Galations 5:1 and what it means to be and live free.

The post, Blessed Friendships: A Blessable Life | October 6, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 2nd message in our sermon series looking at what it means to live a life Blessable by God. Pastor AJ delivers a powerful message about how we can have friendships in ways that are blessable by God.

The post, Blessed Sexuality: A Blessable Life | September 29, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 2nd message in our sermon series looking at what it means to live a life Blessable by God. Pastor AJ delivers a powerful message about how we can express our sexuality in ways that are blessable by God.

The post, Rejoicing & Mourning: A Blessable Life | September 22, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 2nd message in our sermon series looking at what it means to live a life Blessable by God. Pastor AJ delivers a powerful message about how we can rejoice and mourn in ways that are blessable by God.

The post, Pursuing Wisdom: A Blessable Life | September 15, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This message is the start of our new sermon series looking at what it looks like to live a blessable life by God. In this week, Pastor AJ dives into the story of Solomon and the importance of asking God to help us grow in Wisdom and Discernment.

The post, Testimonies of Faith | August 18, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This week is a special message delivered by 4 of our very own Lakemount Young Adult Leaders! They speak about moments when they overcame fear by stepping out in faith, and the lessons God revealed to them in the process

The post, Faith for Perfect Love | August 11, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message continues in our Faith series looking at how Love and Faith go hand-in-hand. Pastor AJ is back and delivers an amazing word about how Love needs to be lens for how we approach Faith.

The post, The Faith of a Parent + A Special Blessing | July 28, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message continues in our Faith series looking at the Faith of Moses parents from Hebrews 11: 23. This weeks message contains a special and powerful blessing by Pastor Matt and Lisa to the men and women of Lakemount Young Adults. You don't want to miss it!

The post, A Faith to Bless Others | July 14, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults at 7:30 pm on Monday. Please join us! This weeks message continues in our Faith series looking at the Faith of Isaac. Tune into this weeks message!

The post, Faith that is Tested | July 7, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please Join us! This weeks message continues in our Faith series looking at the Faith of Abraham. Pastor AJ bring the word this week that dives into what it means to have our faith tested, temptations vs tests, and how we can stand in God during times of testing.

The post, The Faith to Go | June 23, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message is continuing our sermon series on FAITH, looking specifically at the life of Abraham. One question to ask yourself, what does it look like to respond to the call of God for your life?

The post, Obedient Faith | June 16, 2025 appeared first at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks sermon is building on our Faith series in Hebrews 11. Pastor AJ preaches an amazing word based on Hebrews 11:7, looking at the Faith of Noah as an example of what an obedient faith looks like!

The post, Faith that Please God | June 9, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please Join us! Pastor AJ is BACK and delivering a word continuing our series on Faith! This weeks sermon we dive into Hebrews 11:5 - 6 and look at 6 areas found in scripture of what Faith looks like that pleases God. You don't want to miss this one!

The post, Leaving a Legacy of Faith | June 2, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message is delivered by Pastor Lia with an amazing word continuing our series on Faith looking at Hebrews 11:4.Pastor Lisa asks us the question, how can we I leave a legacy of Faith and Obedience behind?

The post, Godly Faith | May 26 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This weeks message is delivered by Pastor Matt with an amazing word about Faith. If you are looking to understand a biblical perspective on Faith, how to grow it, where it comes from, and what the bible says about it - this message is for you!

The post, Godly Courage - 4x7 | May 12 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is a special message given by 4 Lakemount leaders about Courage! These messages touch on all aspects on courage and the underlying reason why many of us don't have the courage we desire!

The post, Young Joshua | April 28, 2025, appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! In this message, Pastor AJ looks at the relationship between Joshua and God, and how his leadership was marked by his desire and hunger for the presence of God.

The post, Blessed are those who are Persecuted | April 14, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 8th and final message in our beatitudes series.In this message, Pastor AJ amazingly speaks on Jesus' 8th saying in the beatitudes, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven". This sermon featured a guest speaker sharing about persecution in the global church. However, for security reasons, we had to shorten it

The post, Blessed are the Peacemakers | April 7, 2025 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30pm. Please join us! This is the 7th message in our beatitudes series. In this message, Pastor Lisa amazingly speaks on Jesus' 7th saying in the beatitudes, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."