Messages
This Little Piggy Had None
Some of the little piggies in the rhyme went to the market and had roast beef, but today most people relate better to the piggy that had none! Unemployment and rising debt have left many feeling pinched. This series on managing money God’s way offers practical tips and biblical guidance. Learn to reduce your debt, increase your savings and have a brighter future.
Feb.12: ”This Little Piggy Went To Market: The Dangers of Debt”
Feb.19: ”This Little Piggy Stayed Home: Jobs and Joblessness”
Feb.26: ”This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef: Learning To Handle Money Well”
Mar.04: ”This Little Piggy Had None: Strapped”
Mar.11: ”This Little Piggy Went, ‘Whee!’: Money & Happiness God’s Way”
Mar.18: “The Greased Pig: Money & the Church”
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Past Messages & Series
Thrive
Thrive means to grow, develop, flourish—to be fortunate and successful. It’s the kind of life we all want—one that impacts the world and turns us into the best version of ourselves. There’s a way to experience that kind of life. Jesus said that He came to bring us life—life to the fullest! Discover the Bible’s plan for your growth and success. This is our theme for 2012: Don’t just survive…thrive!.
Jan.01: ”Unburdened: Moving Forward” mp3 | notes | ppt
Jan. 15: ”The Path” mp3 | notes | ppt
Jan. 22: ”Warning Signs” mp3 | notes | ppt
Jan. 29: ”Seasons” mp3 | notes | ppt
Unreasonably Happy 
“When I get a better job, car, relationship…then I’ll be happy.” Sound familiar? Sometimes we spend so much time looking ahead that we completely miss life’s simple treasures that unfold everyday. In this series we’’re asking the question, “What makes us truly happy?”
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Nov.27: ”One Out of Ten” mp3 | notes | ppt
Dec. 04: ”Positive Under Pressure” mp3 | notes | ppt
Dec. 11: ”Positive Under Pressure 2″ sorry, no mp3 available | ppt
Dec. 18: ”The Season For Reason” mp3 | notes | ppt
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Do you ever struggle with wondering what God’s plan is for you? What is His will, and how are we supposed to discover it? How are we supposed to be “led by the Spirit” as the Bible says? You may be surprised (and relieved) at just how clear and simple it’s all really supposed to be.
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November 6: “Straight Paths” mp3 | notes | ppt
November 13: “How To Listen To God” mp3 | ppt
November 20: “How God Speaks” mp3 (guest speaker, Roger Thyng)
Nuts & Bolts
Oct.23, 2011: A single message about why we do what we do at Lake Hills. To understand why we do what we do, you must first understand why we exist.
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Branded
In America we are conditioned to “branding.” Every company, every entity, and even churches work at creating a brand to make them readily identifiable. But what happens when we “brand” others by labeling them? People are more than the label we assign them. Join us for this critical series on how to break free of branding, and live in the unity to which God invites us.
July 31: “Out of the Pigeon Hole” (recording malfunction; no mp3)
August 7: “What Brand Are You Wearing?” by Roger Thyng, guest speaker mp3
August 14: “Good and Pleasant” by Mark Gerriets, guest speaker mp3
August 21: “Running With the Herd”
A Love That Changes Everything
There are many people who think of themselves as “Christian.” Some believe that because they attend a church or had Christian parents they are somehow Christian by default. But Christianity as described in the Bible is a life-changing encounter with the living Christ, Jesus, followed by a life radically transformed. The human heart is dramatically renovated and infused with the love and power of God…and it changes everything...mp3 | notes | ppt
Blessed Is The Nation: America’s Foundation
Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…” Contrast that with Psalm 11:3 - “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” What is the truth about the faith and theology of America now compared with that of our founding fathers? Take a compelling look at the “cause and effect” relationship between America’s Christianity and her current cultural meltdown. But what can we do? Is there hope for our nation?
July 3: “America’s Foundation” (part 1)..mp3 | notes | ppt
July 10: “America’s Foundation” (part 2)..mp3 | notes | ppt
July 17: “Revolutionary: Changing Our World”..mp3 | notes | ppt
Jonah: A Story of God’s Mercy
Did you ever run away from home? Maybe you got to the end of the block before turning around and going back. It all seems silly in retrospect, but at the time you had plans. But your plans always fell apart, didn’t they? You were so focused on what you were running from, not what you were running to, that you found yourself faced with the question, “Now what?” In this series, we’ll walk through the story of one of the world’s most famous runners.
June 5: “Wake-up Call”..mp3 | notes | ppt
June 12: “Distress Call” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
June 19: “Second Chance” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
June 26: “Holier Than Thou” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
The God Questions
Religion is out. Spirituality is in. But the tough questions remain. If you could ask God any question, what would it be? “Why does a good God allow suffering?” How about, “What really happens when I die?” Or, “Do all roads (and all religions) lead to you?” “Is the Bible true and can I trust what it says?” These are all great questions, and we’re exploring the answers. Come join us – no question is too tough!
…..Apr. 24: “Is God Real?” (Easter Sunday) ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..May 01: “How Can I Know If the Bible is True?” ..mp3 not available | notes | ppt
…..May 08: “Do All Roads Really Lead to Heaven?”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..May 15: “If God is Good, Why Does He Allow Suffering and Evil?”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..May 22: “If God is Good part 2 + What Happens To Me When I Die?”..mp3 | notes | ppt
Life 360
The 360 degree concept implies all side, all segments, the full orb or circumference. Life 360 is about life management. It is learning and applying Biblical principles of oversight and management to every dimension of your life. This is what the Bible calls stewardship. Stewardship encompasses all of life—all that we have and all that we are. This is a plan to make the most of that sacred trust…a 360 degreeplan.
Starting February 13
Related Blog Article and info | Living the Good Life
Messages:
…..Feb. 13: “God’s Keys to Financial Stability in Unstable Times 1″..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Feb. 20: “God’s Keys to Financial Stability in Unstable Times 2” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Feb. 27: “Living the Good Life 1” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Mar. 13: “Living the Good Life 2” ..mp3 | notes | ppt (updated links 3/22/11)
…..Mar. 20: “Carpe Diem: Make Every Day Count” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Mar. 27: “Finding Balance in My Commitments and Relationships” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Apr.03: ”Freedom! Managing My Stress and Concerns” (Guest Speaker, Roger Thyng. Our apology – …………….This message is only partially recorded due to malfunction) ..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Apr.10: “Pursuing My Potential:Managing My Opportunities and Abilities” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
Special Podcast
Vision 2011
This recording from March 6 is not a teaching message or sermon, but rather a talk about our vision for the next 6 months at Lake Hills. I firmly believe that people need to hear vision in concrete, practical ways in order to rally to what’s being presented. This podcast is about the next steps we’re taking as a church in order to lead more people to know Christ and to follow Him fully. I hope you enjoy it. ~ Mike Knapp..mp3 | notes | ppt
Game Day
This week and next present the dizzying culmination of the entire football season. The SuperBowl and the ProBowl are the venues where we see the very best of the best slug it out on the gridiron. This year I’ve decided to share my enthusiasm the next two Sunday morning messages in a two part mini-series entitled, “Game Day” because, after all, life is a contact sport!
Related Blog Article(s) and info
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…..Feb. 06: “God’s Game Plan” mp3 | notes | ppt
Fresh Start 2011
We learn on TV how to make over homes, wardrobes, bodies and even faces. Seems we all want a “New Me” at some level. A tuck here, a pinch there, a little less, a little more. Something within us insists “I can do better,” “I can do more,” “I can be different.” But trying harder doesn’t usually bring the result we hope is possible. Can God really help us find a Fresh Start?
Related Blog Article(s) and info
Messages:
…..Jan. 02: “A New You for the New Year”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Jan. 09: “The Power of Real Repentance”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Jan. 16: “A Breath of Fresh Air”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Jan. 23: “Avoiding Identity Theft”..mp3 | notes | ppt
Christmas In The Real World
There is something magical that captures us during the Christmas season. But this year, in the midst of an unstable economy and high unemployment, creating a magical Christmas will be a challenge for many people. But here is good news; You can have more with less, and Christmas can still change your world. Join us as we learn how to celebrate Christmas in the real world.
Related Blog Article(s) and info
Messages:
…..Dec. 05: “Surviving the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Dec. 12: “When Christmas Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Dec. 19: “What’s So Special About Christmas?”..mp3 | notes | ppt
…..Dec. 26: “That’s What Christmas Means To Me”..(sorry-no mp3) | notes | ppt
Radical Gratitude
An old friend of mine used to say, “Thanksgiving isn’t one day a year when you eat turkey; it’s the rescue of your entire personality from being a turkey!” The Bible teaches that the pathway to happiness is thankfulness and contentment. In fact we are taught to be thankful in everything! Radical gratitude…it can transform your attitude and your entire life.
November 28, Thanksgiving Sunday: ..mp3 | notes | ppt | article
How To Understand The Bible
The Bible is the world’s best-selling book. Year after year millions of copies are sold or given away. Although most ancient books have disappeared from memory, the Bible continues to be printed more than any other book and is available in more than 2,000 languages. It has helped form the basis for Western society and has shaped much of its religious, economic and social outlook. Yet in spite of the Bible’s popularity, it has also rightly been described as the world’s most misunderstood book. Although millions of people are Bible readers, many find it hard to understand. Some even give up trying, thinking it is too confusing. This message is about one very important key to help you understand the Bible.
November 21: mp3 | notes | ppt | article
Psalm 1: Which Way Are You Going?
Your life is already on a definite path, no matter whether it feels like it or not. There may be some things up in the air, but you have already made choices and chosen a direction to go in your spiritual life. Even if you have chosen not to decide what to do about God, and have put it out of your mind, that is, in itself, a choice that has already set you on a specific path. Which way are you going? This week’s message is a call to happiness which begins by refusing to allow the anti-God world around you to dictate your worldview, your ethical life, and your moral decisions.
November 14: mp3 | notes | ppt | article
Titus: Serious Christianity, from Chaos to Christ
The letter by Paul to Titus is a short New Testament book that is packed full of useful information on how to set things straight in our churches, and how to move personally from a life of chaos to a life in Christ…from brokenness to blessing. Join us as we view serious Christianity–knowing and doing what is right through the grace of Jesus–verse by verse through the book of Titus.
Oct. 03 -”Setting Things Straight” mp3 | ppt | article
Oct. 10 -”True or False” mp3 | notes | ppt
Oct. 17 – “Growing in Grace: The Secret of Self-Control” mp3 | notes | ppt
Oct. 31 – “Growing in Grace II” mp3 | notes | ppt
Nov.07 – “Are You Ready?” mp3 | notes | ppt
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Part of Something Great
Everyone wants to feel significant…to have a sense that our life really counts for something. We all secretly want to be something more than we are… Listen in as we talk about how God carefully and deliberately shapes you a little more every day to be part of something great, and has been for your whole life.
Sept. 19 – “Balancing Act” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
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Sept.5 - About Lake Hills .(This was the prelude to an open discussion forum in the church service about where we are and where we go from here for the next few months. Part of the session was recorded, but the quality isn’t great. The recording ends somewhat abruptly, but most of the teaching portion was recorded.)
How To Profit From Your Problems
Problems. We all have them. They make our life more, well, interesting. Don’t you wish you could just take a vacation from your problems? While that may work for a little while, sooner or later you will have to face them. Fortunately, God gives us some very practical help on dealing with life’s troubles.
August 22 – “Problems and Doubt” ..mp3 | notes | ppt
August 15
Guest speaker: Mark Gerriets – mp3
P.R.A.Y.
This is a simple message on learning to pray more effectively, as taught by Jesus. There are a lot of “Christian” myths and erroneous teaching surrounding prayer that seem to make it more of a challenge than perhaps God intends for it to be.
..Aug.1 – “P.R.A.Y.” mp3 | notes | ppt
God and Country
What happens when a nation forgets God? What happens when God is pushed out of government? Why are we losing more and more freedom? How does secularism advance? What is its outcome? Join us throughout July as we address this issue and discover hope in our messages titled, “God and Country”.
July 4 – “In Search of a Conscience“ mp3 | notes | ppt
July 11 – “Law and Tyranny“ mp3 | notes | ppt
July 18 – “Socialism: A Clear and Present Danger” mp3 (part 1)..mp3 (part 2) | notes | ppt
July 25 – “Islam in America” mp3 | notes | ppt
the FatherGod
It seems that large, powerful families are often associated with father figures. It’s no different in the Bible. The head of the most powerful family in the world is also know as “the FatherGod”. He only wants what’s best for you and He’s gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse.
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June 20 – “The FatherGod (part 1)“ mp3 | notes | ppt
June 27 – “The FatherGod (conclusion)“ mp3 | notes | ppt
Supernatural
What you see is not all there is. Have you ever experienced something that seemed unexplainable? The Bible teaches that there is a very real and unseen spiritual dimension. It dynamically affects your everyday life. Join us as we study the Supernatural.
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May 09 – “Insight” mp3 | notes | ppt
May 16 – “Power-1: Baptized With the Spirit” mp3 | notes | ppt
May 23 – “Power-2: Filled With the Spirit” mp3 | notes | ppt
June 6 – “Stand” mp3 | notes | ppt
June 13 – “Why Believe in the Power of God” mp3 | notes | ppt
Related articles:
Supernatural: Seeing the Invisible
Lest We Forget (Memorial Day 2010)
Why are so many seeking to remove our nation from the values upon which we were founded? And why are so many seemingly forgetting the attacks made on us by Islamic terrorists? This Memorial Day Sunday we remember those who have fought for us, those who are defending us, and reasons why we are at war.
Obsessed
“The Parable of the Hidden Treasure” is one of the popular stories Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God. It is a story about treasure and obsession. Listen in on our message from Sunday, May 2, as we seek to unearth the hidden truth which so many miss in one of Jesus’ most misunderstood narratives.
mp3 | notes | ppt | roll-in video
So You’re Dead; Now What?
The afterlife is cloaked in mystery. What happens moments after we die? What is Heaven really like? What about Hell? And does what we do in this world really matter in the next? Join us for a series to uncover the life-altering answers to these questions in “So You’re Dead…Now What?”
April 4 – “Death” (recording error-no mp3) | notes | ppt
April 11 – “Hell” mp3 | notes | ppt
April 18 – “Heaven” mp3 | notes | ppt
April 25 – “Questions & Answers” mp3 | notes | ppt
Related articles:
Questions and Comments About Death
Hell: Politically & Religiously Incorrect
Heaven: It’s Not For Just Anyone
