This sermon, titled "The Urgency of Truth", delivered on January 4th, 2026, by Lighthouse Baptist Church, is a powerful appeal for believers to examine the evidence of their faith as they begin a new year.

Continuing in Luke 2, Pastor Jim contrasts the manger, historically made of durable rock, with the need for a firm foundation in life. He asks, "Is your manger built on a firm foundation?" The message stresses that the central question is whether Jesus is in your manger. Without Jesus, nothing else matters.

Join Pastor Jim Snell of Lighthouse Baptist Church for this powerful Christmas message, rooted in the Nativity account from Luke Chapter 2.

Are you entering the new year wishing for everything in your life to 'fall into place'? In this Christmas season sermon, the speaker addresses the fear and anxiety that often accompany the holidays—from personal loss to concerns about the future.

Using the metaphor of a thousand-piece puzzle and the biblical narrative of the shepherds in Luke 2, the message reveals that Jesus, the Great Shepherd, is actively staying with you and keeping watch over your life.

Learn how to:

• Overcome the crippling fear that stops progress.

• Recognize that the Lord is meticulous, even when you can't see the full picture.

• Surrender your timing to God's perfect plan and find peace this Christmas.

This is a powerful and encouraging message on trusting God to put the pieces of your life together for your ultimate success.

In this powerful message, "The Driven," we explore the fundamental question: what truly motivates your life? Drawing from Acts 13 and the story of Paul's first missionary journey, Pastor Jim challenges us to examine whether we are driven by worldly desires or the freedom found in Jesus Christ.

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Dive into Philippians 4 to uncover the key to true contentment and peace. Learn the three essentials for Christian living—continuous joy, a gentle spirit, and prayer fueled by thanksgiving—and discover how to stop worrying and experience the peace of God, even when facing life's fiery trials

In this sermon, Pastor Jim challenges listeners to examine their priorities with the question: "Are you eternal driven or are you earthly seeking?"

Drawing from Acts Chapter 13, the message highlights the "eternal clash" between following Christ and chasing the temporary world. You will be encouraged to:

• Identify Your Focus: Consider the example of Arthur Stace, who was famously driven to write the word "Eternity" across sidewalks, and ask yourself what one word defines your life's purpose.

• Understand the Spiritual Conflict: Witness the confrontation between the Apostle Paul (filled with the Holy Spirit) and the Jewish false prophet Bar-Jesus (full of deceit and fraud) on the island of Cyprus.

• Embrace True Contentment: Learn that a life filled with the Holy Spirit provides all the joy and contentment needed, regardless of what the world offers in terms of temporary possessions or material success.

• Trust God's Plan: Be reminded that God is greater than any trial, circumstance, or situation, and He will carry you through the fire if you put your full trust in Him.

Are you letting your failures define you?

In this powerful message from Acts 11, Pastor Jim uses a striking analogy of a small "black dot on a white paper" to challenge us. We often focus so intently on the failures, mistakes, and crises in our lives (the black dot) that we completely miss the overwhelming blessings and grace of God (the surrounding white paper).

Learn how the early church, scattered by persecution (their "black dot"), was actually fulfilling God's greater purpose.