Life on Purpose -- With Dr. Mark Lantz

At this point in 2020, it's easy to despair. The events that have transpired this year have derailed dreams, closed businesses, and left many without hope. It's easy to wonder what on earth to do next.Step back for a moment. This episode, recorded early in 2020, seeks to paint a brighter picture for followers of Christ. 2020 is nearing its end, but it is never too late to plan for a new start. It is time to see something new, so join Dr. Mark Lantz for this episode of Life on Purpose, entitled Now Is the Time.

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in undesirable situations that are undeserved. We haven't done anything wrong to end up here, so why are we here? We feel crippled; unable to move on, living in grief over a life we will never be able to live.In Scripture, we are given a story about a young man named Mephibosheth, who was crippled from childhood by an event over which he had no control. He was locked up in a house, with seemingly no future. And yet, King David extended a hand of mercy to him, and changed Mephibosheth's life. What does this mean for you? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he discusses just that in Handicapped in the House.

Have you ever felt locked up? Have you ever felt like all the escapes in your life have been closed off, and you are left to sit in a prison on your own? Have you felt betrayed and abandoned, your dreams lost in some inaccessible place? Joseph did. And yet, that very same experience of being locked up led him to a greater experience of joy and dominion than he ever would have encountered had he not been locked up.We all have locked up experiences in our life. But what we do when we are in those experiences is what determines where we will go from them. Join Dr. Mark Lantz in this episode of Life on Purpose, entitled Locked Up.

There are times in your life that you feel that you are wandering in the wilderness. You feel like you are in the badlands of life, on the backside of every experience in life. You feel left behind and abandoned, and as if no one hears your cries. You are not alone in this experience! Exodus 3 tells the story of Moses, a man who was, quite literally, in a wilderness experience. But it was from this wilderness experience that God raised one of the greatest leaders in Biblical history. How did Moses go from the wilderness to leading God's chosen people to their Promised Land? And how did his wilderness experience prepare him for his God-appointed task? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he examines the story of Moses' wilderness experience in this episode of Life on Purpose.

The potential of what God can and will do in your life is absolutely overwhelming and thrilling. God has so much more to bring in your life, and the most important step to achieving that is developing a vision for your life. If you do not know who you are, you will limit what God can do in your life.We many times say that we are waiting on God, but it very well may be true that God is waiting on us. You must be willing to take this next step in your life to reach all that God has planned for you. Join Dr. Mark Lantz in this episode of Life on Purpose as he examines Biblical truths on how to achieve the greatest level of vision and influence that you've ever experienced.

You want your life to be significant and to count toward a greater cause. You want your life to matter, to have a dramatic impression. And that is not a bad thing! God has created you to be an influencer! You were created to leave a footprint in your journey in life. You were created to leave a difference wherever you go. But this will not happen automatically. Being an influencer means taking real steps toward that influence. What do those steps look like? What does Scripture say about influence? Join Dr. Mark Lantz in this episode of Life on Purpose to discover exactly how you can push the limit in your own life.

We're living in incredible times right now. The spiritual territory we are marching through is uncharted. The challenges and difficulties we face seem monumental and nigh insurmountable. How do leaders within the Christian community deal with sexual temptation toward our youth, self-abuse, and a world previously unknown to our children opened up through social media?Indeed, what can we do? Join Dr. Mark Lantz in this episode of Life on Purpose as he examines what it will take to be a relentless leader in a world that seems to be pushing back as hard as it can against the name of Christ.

We live in a generation of instant gratification. Benefits are expected without any of the time and effort put into earning them. Online ads, even those of 10 seconds or less, are seen as a major inconvenience.But there was a day where Jesus made a very clear statement about this "right now" mentality. He held off His hand for TWO days as His friend Lazarus lay deathly ill. Why did He do this? What was the purpose in waiting to do what Mary and Martha knew He could do? What was Jesus saying by waiting?Dr. Mark Lantz tackles these questions of "right now" as he examines the story of Jesus and Lazarus given in John 11. Delve into what you can learn about waiting today as you examine the day Jesus didn't show up on time.

Isaiah 54:2-3 offers a promise of breaking forth to the right and to the left. But is that a promise for us today? And if it is, what does it mean? How do we apply it in our modern world? What is God saying here, and what is He telling us to do with it?Dr. Mark Lantz reads in these words a promise for provision and abundance in your life, but you must be ready to receive it. He dives into the book of Isaiah to examine closely this promise from God, and to explore what you must do to prepare and what you must expect to move from the ordinary to the extraordinary in your life.

The Bible teaches us that every life has value. No questions asked. We hear the words "life matters" thrown around a lot, but what do those words really mean? What does it mean to live a life that values life in a practical sense? How do we combat voices in our world that tell people that they are worthless or not worth keeping alive? What is the spirit of the enemy that tells people that their lives or the lives of others are not worth the effort.Dr. Mark Lantz dives into the Psalms, as well as other points in Scripture, to establish the Biblical basis for the value of life, as well as principles we all can adopt on how to live a life that shows that life truly does matter.

If Jesus tarries, where will you be 5 years from now? 10? 20? Do you know where the road you're currently on is taking you? Do you have a vision for all that God has in store for you?Without vision, you will falter. Every believer needs to seek God and seek His vision for their life. Once you find that, your entire life will change as it is guided by the vision of Jesus Christ within you.But how do we find that vision? What does it look like? And once we find it, what do we do with it? These are real questions that you need to know the answers to, and Dr. Mark Lantz delves into these and more in this session of Life on Purpose.

There is no doubt that Christ came to this earth to transform each and every person who comes to Him. But what does that look like today? How does the transforming power of Christ impact modern-day believers? In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz examines the very first recorded miracle of Jesus in John 2 to help you realize the full potential of Christ's power within you.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

One of the most familiar stories of Jesus is that of His meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. The story is simple and straightforward, but the truths expounded upon in it offer some very real implications for us today. Christ wants your life to move in the direction He has planned for you, and He's preparing for your divine appointment to make that happen. In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz examines Christ's interaction with this woman, what He says to her about her life, her worship, and her very way of thinking, and what He may be saying to us today through this woman at the well.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Life is full of changes, that is natural. But what happens when those changes become an end in and of themselves? What happens when we use change as an excuse for not finding who we truly are? Many of us are flitting from job to job or from relationship to relationship. We are in the midst of an identity crisis, and we are seeking some sort of identity outside ourselves that will bring us satisfaction. In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz takes Scriptural principles from throughout the New Testament to help you discover exactly what your identity is in Christ and how you can quit seeking something outside yourself and find everything you need in Christ Who is within you right now.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Tolerance has become a buzzword in both the political and religious spheres of this world. Similarly, the word "intolerance" has become a weapon used against those who disagree with the popular thinking of the time. But are we truly commanded by God to be "tolerant?" In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz examines Jesus' reaction to the popular beliefs of His time to help us determine the proper definition of Biblical tolerance and what it means to stand up for what we know to be right.

We live in a world that is full of hurting people. People are hurting physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. The devil is trying to get us to give up; he tells us that God is never going to do anything to help us. Many times we choose to cover up our pain rather than confront it with the truth of God’s Word. In this lesson, Dr. Lantz uses the story of Namaan in Second Kings to show us that we can overcome all hurts which plague us so we can live in the victory to which we are called.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Many people in our modern world are stressed out, burned out, and ready to give out. A person can become burned out from a broken relationship, a job that overextends, or from the perpetual attacks of the enemy. Whatever the reason, burnout is a very real condition. In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz gives biblical insight into the life of the prophet Elijah to help us avoid and overcome burnout in these trying times.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Most people agree that we live in a very information-cluttered society. Everyday, we are bombarded by messages from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, news from the internet and television, emails, etc. Information abounds and it comes to us from many different directions. In the midst of this clutter, it is easy for the voice of the Holy Spirit to become drowned out in our lives. In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz shows us what it means to break through the clutter so we can clearly hear the voice of the Spirit.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Words are some of the most powerful weapons that you possess. You can help someone with your words, and you can easily hurt someone with them. What you say has powerful implications–the words you speak define the direction your life travels. In this teaching, Dr. Lantz provides biblical principles to help us understand the power of our words and encourages us to use our words to glorify God and be a blessing to others.Life on Purpose is a teaching series from Dr. Mark Lantz who, along with his wife Crystal, are the lead pastors of Christian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Lantz’s teaching series is designed to take practical and relevant truths from the Word of God and empower us to live the life we were designed to live.

Are you conscious of all the fronts on which the battles of your life are being fought? One of the most vulnerable places the enemy will attack you is in your mind. How can the imaginations of your head destroy the emotions of your heart? More importantly, what can you do to fight back against these attacks on your mind?

In life, we are constantly in relationships with others. Be it friendships, romantic relationships, business partnerships, or any number of interpersonal relationships, you cannot get through life without interacting with other people. There are so many misconceptions on how to develop healthy relationships with others, but what does the Word of God have to say about living life among other human beings? Dr. Mark Lantz takes you through some Biblical keys to help you grow healthy, fulfilling, and Godly relationships with others.

You will face setbacks in your life, that is a reality. But what is up to you is what you will do with those setbacks. The Bible is full of men and women who have set examples of how to work from a setback into the greatest comeback of your life. Dr. Mark Lantz highlights the story of Joseph and how God used what could have been life-ending setbacks to bring him into one of the greatest comebacks in history.

We need to understand the importance of prayer, but we also need to know how to pray effectively. There are people who have been praying about something in which no answer has been received, and some have come to wonder whether or not God has even heard their prayers. The goal of Dr. Lantz in this lesson is to give biblical principles on prayer that we need in order to see God move in our lives.Contact Dr. Lantz:(574) [email protected]

Can you imagine how much better this world would be if we continually lived by a set of moral absolutes? There are so many sources from which we can be influenced, and we are being fed and inundated with lies about morality and spirituality. But we can have absolute truth in spite of all the voices that come our way everyday. In this teaching, Dr. Lantz’s objective is to drive us back to the fact that the Bible is the SINGLE source of true wisdom for the most important issues of life. God is love, He does not change, and He cannot lie; therefore, we can stand on the absolute truth of the Word of God and trust that it will guide us to the best possible outcome.Contact Dr. Lantz:(574) [email protected]

What does the Bible say about materialism and money? All of us would probably agree that we live in a society driven by materialism. Materialism, however, can never satisfy us like Jesus can. In this lesson, Dr. Mark Lantz uses Paul’s first letter to his protégé Timothy to unpack four principles about materialism that answers the question “How Much Is Too Much?”Contact Dr. Lantz:(574) [email protected]