Here is a summary of where we have been and what we believe is on the preaching horizon:
After 18 years of faithful ministry our founding pastor, Pastor Sal Massa, retired in May of 2017. Pastor Sal had begun a verse-by-verse study of Revelation but was unable to complete this great prophecy before he retired. In order to enhance shepherding/preaching continuity between my predecessor and I, and in effort to not leave the sheep hanging (the end of the story is the very best part), I committed to finishing this expository study.
Sunday morning (5/19/19) marks the end of a long and rewarding journey. My prayer is that we will not forget the many lessons that the Holy Spirit has taught us along the way. By Divine design, the prophesied future is intended to impact the here and now. The Christian life does not make sense without this future hope. God calls His saints to live each day in the light of Christ’s imminent return. That is the heart and soul of biblical “eschatology;” (studies related to the end times).
As we transition into our summer schedule, we are going to begin a new sermon series. I have attached a tentative schedule of what will be covered over the next few months. This new series will highlight what King Jesus expects from those who shepherd and lead His flock. It will also address the primacy of the local church, the need for meaningful membership, and what the Lord expects from “the people of his pasture” in terms of their relationship with local church pastors and elders. The current plan is to begin a new book study after the busy summer season end.
In addition to what has been taught during our worship service a number of men have been teaching the Psalms on Wednesday night. Before his retirement Pastor Ray worked through the Minor and Major Prophets.
Our Women Teaching Women ministry has enjoyed two studies through the book of James and Habakkuk. The College and Career group has worked their way through 1 Peter and the book of Acts. In addition to these offerings, during the Sunday School hour we have recently worked through Galatians, the Spiritual Disciplines, and an Old and New Testament study on biblical manhood and womanhood.
As a reminder we do not offer Sunday School during the summer months and our worship service begins at 9:30 AM. Our summer schedule begins May 26th and ends September 1st.
Together for the gospel,
Pastor Caleb Kolstad
Forthcoming Sermon Series
Summer 2019 at Lake Country Bible Church
How Jesus Governs the Universe; Rom. 13; Eph. 6; Heb. 13:17
How Jesus Runs His Church- Selected Scriptures.
By Whose Authority- The Apostolic Precedent of Elder-led Churches; the book of Acts
Sheepology 101- Am I Embracing the Good Shepherd's Plan For My Life? Selected Scriptures
"You Cannot Do It Alone": Why Every Church Needs Multiple Shepherds; Exodus 18:13-27
The Elder's Mandate: Shepherd the Flock of God Among You; 1 Peter 5:1-4
The In’s and Out’s of Congregational Soul Care- 1 Peter 5:1-4 (pt. 2)
Shepherds After God’s Own Heart- 1 Peter 5:1-4 and selected Scriptures
TBD
Next Expository Book Study
The Gospel of John- Scripture’s most theological and Christ-exalting Gospel. This study will begin after we finish our 2019 Summer Series.
2017-2019 Sermon Series: A Brief Recap of Where We've Been
Revelation 19-22; A verse by verse study of Revelation 19-22 as part of our expository series through the final book of the Bible. This particular series highlighted the future Tribulation/Day of the Lord, the Return of Christ, the Future Earthly Kingdom of Christ, the Glories of Heaven, the Horrors of Hell, and the Eternal Delights of the New Jerusalem (our Forever Home).
Colossians 1:28-29; A four-part series on “Maintaining a Biblical Philosophy of Ministry.” This passage as well as Ephesians 4:11-16 and Matthew 28:18-20 defines the heart and soul of all that we do at Lake Country Bible Church.
Various Old Testament passages; A miniseries on “the Great Covenants of the Bible” (and how they relate to the Israel, the Church, and to a proper interpretation of Revelation).
Key New Testament passages from the Gospels related to what Jesus taught his disciples concerning the end times. Along the way we considered: Matthew 24-25 and Luke 13:34-35; 19:11-44. We also highlighted the Apostolic teaching on this subject from Romans 11.
Luke 1 series- A series on the Messianic expectations of New Testament saints based on their understanding of the Old Testament.
Luke 1 and select Scriptures- An evangelistic and apologetics series on the real Mary and Roman Catholicism.
Standalone sermon expositions related to Easter/Christ's Bodily Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15) Thanksgiving, and Christmas (the birth of Christ).
