Laguna Presbyterian Weekly Sermon

Super Bloom is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Kathy Sizer is preaching from Isaiah 35:1-10. We continue our Advent sermon series: Finding Wonder in a World of Woe – Advent promises from the prophet Isaiah. The LPC Childrenand#8217;s Choir is singing, and#8220;A Little More Peace,and#8221; by Rob Howard from their Christmas program, and#8220;Sheep in Heavenly Peace.and#8221; The full program will be a part of the worship service on Sunday, December 22nd. It is the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

An Open Invitation is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Steve Sweet is preaching from Isaiah 11:1-10. We continue our Advent sermon series: Finding Wonder in a World of Woe and#8211; Advent promises from the prophet Isaiah. It is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

The Hope of No More War is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Isaiah 2:1-5 as we begin our Advent sermon series: Finding Wonder in a World of Woe. The theme is and#8220;Hope.and#8221; It is the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Gods and Kings is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Kathy Sizer is preaching from Exodus 14:10-31. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is Christ the King Sunday and Thanksgiving Sunday.

Seeing in the Wilderness is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Mark Labberton, President of Fuller Theological Seminary, is preaching from 1 Cor. 13:9-13. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Mark Labberton has been the president of Fuller Theological Seminary since 2013, following four years serving as the schooland#8217;s director of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and served in pastoral roles for 30 years before coming to Pasadena. As a guest preacher he often reflects on what it means to act biblically in challenging, often divisive cultural times. Heand#8217;s a prolific author and his podcast and#8220;Conversingand#8221; explores a variety of topics with diverse guests. As president at Fuller he is committed to strengthening the intersection of the academy, church and culture along with a deep desire to enact justic

Become Like God is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 7:1-11. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost.

Faithand#8217;s Fast Food is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 12 as we come to the Lordand#8217;s Table. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. We are celebrating All Saintsand#8216; Day, also known as the Feast of All Saints.

The Straw that Brokeand#8230;is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Kathy Sizer is preaching from Exodus 5. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is Reformation Sunday.

Going with God is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Steve Sweet is preaching from Exodus 4:18ff. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.

What Makes God Angry? is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 4:1-17. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost.

Leadership in Community is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 3:14-22. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. This morning we are celebrating World Communion Sunday.

Holy Ground is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Kathy Sizer is preaching from Exodus 3:1-14. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. It is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

Freedom Sunday is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. The Mission Outreach Committee is pleased to host Esther Daniel, Global Director for International Justice Mission, the largest international anti-slavery organization in the world. Churches across the nation are marking Freedom Sunday in an effort to raise awareness of the need to end slavery in all its forms. Slavery is found in all countries, from sex trafficking to laborers. In addition, IJM addresses sexual violence against children, property grabbing, abuse of power, and citizenship rights abuse by those in law enforcement and government.

Mission to Maturity is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 2. This morning we continue in our sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. Guest worship leader this morning is Abigail Garcia. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music bless you in your walk with Christ. It is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost.

Women Star in Amazing Prequel is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Exodus 1. This morning we begin our new sermon series in the Book of Exodus: Journey to Wholeness. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music bless you in your walk with Christ. It is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Godand#8217;s and#8216;Eviteand#8217; to Wholeness is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle is preaching from Luke 14:1, 7-14. This morning we conclude our sermon series in the Gospel According to Luke. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music bless you in your walk with Christ. It is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost.

You Are Set Free Today is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Beth Pinney is preaching from Luke 13:10-21. Beth serves on staff as Worship Leader and holds a M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminar. She is a candidate for Minister of Word and Sacrament in the P.C. (U.S.A.)  Gail Onodera is our Co-Director of Childrenand#8217;s Ministry and she is giving the Childrenand#8217;s Sermon this morning. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music encourage you in your walk with Christ. It is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost.

The Eye of the Storm is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Steve Sweet is preaching from Luke 12:49-56. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music bless you in your walk with Christ. It is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost.

The Whole Gospel for the Whole Life is a podcast of the Sunday morning sermon at Laguna Presbyterian Church. This morning we welcome the Rev. Rubens Muzio, coordinator for the REDE program at South American Theological Seminary, as the guest preacher. Our sermon text is Matthew 22:35-40. LPC has supported Rubens in his missionary work for many years. His focus is on developing a leadership program that addresses a deficiency of theological formation, aging churches and superficial spirituality. The institute aims to strengthen pastoral identity and bridge the South American Theological Seminary with local churches in Brazil, where Rubens lives. May the ministry of the word, prayer and music help you know the love of God in Christ as you grow in faith, hope and love.

LPC welcomes Rev. Dr. Ronald White, a presidential scholar and NY Times best-selling author, to speak about transformational presidential leadership. White is a graduate of UCLA, Princeton Theological Seminary, and earned his Ph.D. in religion and history from Princeton University. He has taught at Princeton Theological Seminary, UCLA, and served as Dean at San Francisco Theological Seminary. The historian and author of two NY Times best-selling biographies, “A. Lincoln” and “American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant,” explains that certain leadership values – integrity, truthfulness, humility and moral courage – withstand the test of time.