Statement of Purpose
It is the purpose of Lighthouse Chapel to make known to all peoples the transforming grace of God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our main mission is to make apprentices of Jesus Christ (disciples) and to incorporate believers into the fellowship of our church and to equip them for ministry to all who respond in faith. We seek to accomplish this through weekly worship services, Bible Study, and fellowship events.
To make known to all peoples the transforming grace of God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
To be a beacon of light
that attracts the lost, hurting, and disillusioned Into the safe harbor of God’s salvation and love.
For more information and an introduction to who we are at Lighthouse Chapel.
We believe and teach everyone the importance of having a biblical worldview. Here is an eye-opening article from the Harbinger Daily News Service " As We Rapidly Approach The End Of The Church Age, Christians Must Be Resolute In Our Position " by Dean Dwyer, writing in Harbinger Daily News, a publication that promotes a biblical worldview.
"As we rapidly approach the end of the church age, the spiritual battle we are engaged in appears to be growing in intensity. As any soldier would tell you, the fiercer the fight, the quicker they become exhausted. With that in mind, many Christians I speak with all make the same comment – they cannot wait to get home because they are all exhausted. Trust me, I feel the same! But, until that glorious day, allow me to encourage you to keep up the fight as good soldiers of Christ. After all, without encouragement and hope, many view suffering as meaningless. However, because of our position in Christ, we may be resolute. A little saying I like to use is this: we can face the opposition when we are resolute in our position.
When speaking about fighting the good fight, I often like to use four simple words: duty, discipline, detachment and desire. Let’s examine each one independently:-
1. Soldiers have a duty. 2 Timothy 2:3 makes it clear: You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. This simple verse tells us two things. Firstly, it affirms the fact that Christ is Captain of our salvation and, as such, He is the One who issues the orders. If we were giving the orders, we would be inclined to hand out more blessings than battles, but we must recognise that this age is a battleground, not a playground. That leads to my next point – hardship. Many Christians would love to avoid the hardship part of faith but as was once said, a Christian without affliction is only like a soldier on parade. Just as the Roman soldiers suffered temporal hardship for temporal gain in the service of the Emperor, how much more should the Christian soldier be prepared to suffer temporal hardship for eternal gain in service of the King of kings and Lord of lords!
2. Soldiers must learn discipline. This is not simply an attitude but an activity. As somebody once said: “Discipline yourself to prayer. Discipline yourself to the systematic reading of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation over and over and over again. Discipline yourself in your speech. Discipline yourself in the company you keep. Discipline yourself when you go to bed and when you rise up. This is war. Discipline yourself!” Sadly, however, discipline is what lukewarm Christians need the most but want the least! But when learning discipline, be careful not to invite self-righteousness. We desire to become disciplined Christians, not for the glory of self, but for the glory of God.
3. Soldiers must learn detachment. 2 Timothy 2:4 says: No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. Soldiers who tend to entangle themselves with the affairs of this world have the tendency to go AWOL. However, for the Christian soldier, service involves self-sacrifice, endurance, discipline, vigilance, obedience, enthusiasm and loyalty. In short, to be a good soldier means total commitment! In light of eternity and its rewards, we should be careful not to be entangled with temporal matters which will have relative unimportance to our eternal state.
At this point, it is important to distinguish between “involved” and “entangled”. Naturally, as we live in this world we need to become involved in some aspects of this world. The Greek word for “entangle” (empleko) was often used of a sheep whose wool was caught in thorns. This picture helps to illustrate the difference between being involved and entangled. One is entangled when he is not free to get himself loose! That becomes a problem when we cannot get ourselves loose to fulfil our Captain’s commands.
4. Soldiers must have desire. Our desire should be to fulfil our duty to such an extent that it pleases our Captain. As 2 Corinthians 5:9 says: Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. But what will please Him most in this battle? Having our armour on (Ephesians 6); obeying His commands; displaying loyalty; exercising faith.
The life of a Christian soldier is not easy. As a soldier of faith, it is likely to be long and very trying. The warfare I am called to engage in may seem relentless at times. But I am strengthened by knowing that He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Christ, the Captain of my salvation, has gone before me and it is incumbent upon me to follow Him to the end. I dare not set any conditions to my obedience, but simply trust Him to provide the necessary guidance and strength to bring me through the battle.
Doors Open at 8:00 AM
Bible Worldview Today - 8:30 AM
Lighthouse Kids - 8:30 AM
Coffee & Fellowship - 9:30 AM
Morning Service - 10:00 AM
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Join us for a brand new study series "the Parables of Jesus" as we explore the secret stories that Jesus told that challenged and changed the lives of so many, including His disciples. Series begins November 10 at 10:00 AM.
November 10 - The Parable of the Sower
November 17 - The Parable of the Weeds
November 24 - The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven
Join us for Christmas. The Prince of Peace Series begins December 1 at 10:00 AM. Each weekend we will be singing the carols of Christmas and lighting the candles of Advent. Making the old traditions special again!
December 1 - Wonderful Counselor, Lighting the Advent Candle of Hope
December 8 - Mighty God, Lighting the Advent Candle of Joy
December 15 - Everlasting Father, Lighting the Advent Candle of Love
December 22 - Prince of Peace, Lighting the Candle of Peace and the Christ Candle
December 29 - TBA
December 7 - Lighthouse Christmas Dinner 6 PM
Pray for pastors and church leaders to stand strong on the Word of God, sound doctrine, and teach their flocks why they should vote and to vote for leaders who best represent a biblical worldview. Pray for a return to law and order. Pray for honest judges and witnesses that do not lie in our court systems. Pray for free and fair elections in 2024. Pray for those J6ers still in prison without a fair trial. Pray for protection from those who wish to attack us within our borders.
Pray for the IDF to have safety and victory in their fight against evil. For this time of war in Israel and that God would bring them victory over their enemy Hamas (means 'violence'), Hezbollah, and now Iran. Pray for all those effected by the war and that God will restore the peace in His time. Pray that all the hostages will be released safe and unharmed. Psalm 83 and Ezek. 38
The Parable of the Weeds
Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43
Defining a Biblical Worldview and teaching it to our kids? Pt 3
The Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:1-23
Why Kids Don't Have a Biblical Worldview? Pt 2
The Reality of Heaven The New Jerusalem
Rev. 21:1-27
Why Kids Don't Have a Biblical Worldview?
The Reality of Heaven The Millennial Reign
Rev. 20:2-7/Eph. 1:10
Why we need to have a Biblical Worldview?
The Reality of Heaven The Rapture
1 Thess. 4:16-17
What is a Biblical Worldview? Part 1
The Reality of Heaven The Judgments, The Books, and The Crowns, Pt.2 - Rev. 11:18-19
The Reality of Heaven The Judgments, The Books, and The Crowns, Pt.1 - Rev. 11:18-19
Lighthouse Chapel 2nd Anniversary
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