In this episode, we explore what it means to live out our Christian identity within the community of faith, drawing from Paul’s powerful words in Ephesians 4 and 5. From replacing lies with truth, and anger with self-control, to cultivating for...

On this Easter Sunday at Lake Avenue Community Church, we explore how Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just a historical event—it’s the foundation of our new life. Through Ephesians 4:17–24, we unpack what it means to leave behind the old self and emb...

This week, Pastor Scott takes us on a heartfelt journey from high school ministry moments to the deeper call of the Church in Ephesians 4. Through real stories—some funny, some raw—we’re reminded that every believer has a gift, and those gifts ...

This week, we’re diving into what real unity looks like in the church—beyond just getting along. Pastor Scott reflects on a snowy soccer game, the bond that forms through shared struggle, and how that connects to the church’s call to be one bod...

Are you living in light of the full power of God? Have you ever wondered if God has more for you in this life? Through Pastor Scott's teaching we can learn what it means to have the fullness of God active in our lives, and what we can do to all...

In this message Pastor Scott teaches through the next passage in Ephesians and observes an opportunity for a distinct focus on Mission. As Paul references "the mystery" several times we learn that this "mystery" is the gathering of all people t...

In this message, Pastor Scott directs our attention to the monumental change in salvation. No longer was salvation exclusive to the Jewish people, now Gentiles were invited and united together into a new people created by the work of Jesus. As ...

Closing off the three part mini-series within Ephesians, Pastor Scott walks through one of the more famous passages in scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10. In this landmark passage, the author, Paul, declares that Christians are saved by grace! Listen ...

Continuing in Ephesians chapter 2, Pastor Scott gives us the hope we have in our new life in Jesus! Through the work of Christ in our lives we learn how we can be saved from our sinful past, raised to life in the present and even our future is ...

In this message beginning our Ephesians series we look at a tough truth about our past before Christ. In what makes for a challenging message, we can also see an encouraging truth that answers why we need a savior, and points us to the goodness...

In the final week of Advent, Pastor Scott teaches on the theme of Joy. In this message you can learn what it means to have joy in the midst of your trials and how true Christian joy is empowered by the Spirit of God himself! 

From our month-long series on Advent, listen in as Pastor Scott leads us through a meaningful message on how the arrival of Jesus signifies the arrival of peace for us all. 

In the 3rd week of Advent, Pastor Scott teaches on one of the most significant elements of our lives: love. In this message you will hear about the impact of biblical love that goes deeper than just a shallow human feeling, and instead reaches ...

At the start of December we begin our series on Advent. In this message Pastor Scott walks through inspiring scriptures to help us better understand the depth of biblical hope, and the opportunities we have that come from living in the light of...

In the 2nd of this brief two-message series on Identifiers of Lake Avenue Community Church, Pastor Scott takes us on a deep dive into the final 2 values of our ministry: We Are About God's Word, and finally We Are About the Kingdom of God. In t...

In this brief 2-part mini series, Pastor Scott teaches on the 5 guiding priorities, or core values of our ministry focus at Lake Avenue Community Church. In part 1 we learn about the first 3 "identifiers" of our ministry, that Pastor Scott asse...

In the final message of our series in Acts, Pastor Scott teaches through a theological framework on the providence of God. Through the lens of Paul's life and his ongoing ministry in spite of challenge after challenge, there is great encouragem...

In the penultimate message of our Acts series, Pastor Scott preaches through a story of Paul experiencing a harrowing shipwreck, and how God is the savior in the midst of every storm, even the ones that sink ships. Listen in for a challenging m...

In the final trial Paul faced he detailed a meaningful testimony about his life, and faith in Jesus. In this message we can learn how God Wins in every circumstance, whether it be victory over false accusations and punishment like Paul faced, o...

In one of his most compelling messages yet, Pastor Scott directs us through Acts 25 confronting one of the most pressing questions of our day: where is God? Through the passage we can learn how God is present in even the most unexpected people ...

Have you ever faced any obstacles to your faith? Paul was dealing with false imprisonment, crooked government leaders, and a riotous mob of church leaders who wanted him dead. To better understand how Paul navigated these difficult waters, we t...

Pastor Scott returns to preaching with a much needed message based on Acts 23 where we encounter a situation that forces us to ask the question, is God really in control? Packed into this message is a brief theological explanation on what God c...

Youth Pastor Trey Story steps into the pulpit to preach this message in our series on Acts. In a pointed message he leads us to be challenged with the priority of our lives and whether or not we have honestly made our existence man-centered or ...

Pastor Scott teaches on a challenging passage of scripture that finds the missionary Paul in a life or death position. Through Paul's example we can learn that the Gospel is the power of God and we must be willing to step into challenging space...

In this message Pastor Scott leads us through an inspiring example of what it means to invest our lives in the ministry of God's word. Through the example of Paul giving his final statements to the Christian leaders of a church he started 3 yea...