Lamson Road
Welcome to the podcast for Lamson Road Community Church in Phoenix, NY. At Lamson Road, we're real people pursuing a relationship with a real God. Our hope is that this podcast will inspire you to authentically pursue a relationship with your Heavenly Father. Visit us at lamsonroad.church.
Episodes
138 episodes
The Sin of Slander - Pastor David Houck | June 15, 2025
In a world where we'd rather talk about someone's problems than deal directly with them, Jesus' directions for the church are completely countercultural. In this message, Pastor David shares the right and wrong way to deal with sin in the churc...
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The Cost of Worldly Wisdom - Pastor David Houck | June 8, 2025
In his letter, James is clear: the cost of living by worldly wisdom is high. In this message, Pastor David shares the consequences of living as a friend of the world and how to turn back to God.
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Wisdom Beyond Words - Pastor David Houck | June 1, 2025
In a world full of thoughts and opinions, it is vital for Christians to seek true godly wisdom. In this message, Pastor David explores James' guidelines for differentiating true wisdom from worldly ideas.
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Every Word Counts, Part 2 - Pastor Mike Houck | May 25, 2025
We've all experienced the damaging power of the tongue. On the flip side, there is potential for the tongue to do good as well. In this message, Pastor Mike continues exploring James' writings about the power of the tongue.
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Every Word Counts - Pastor David Houck | May 18, 2025
While some words hold more weight than others, make no mistake—every word counts. In this message, Pastor David shares Jesus' and his half-brother James' severe warnings about the impact of our words.
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Faith That Gets Rewarded - Pastor Mike Houck | May 11, 2025
A true faith in God changes everything. In this message, Pastor Mike shares the story of a woman whose faith in God not only changed her legacy but the world as well.
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Faith Beyond Belief, Part 3 - Pastor David Houck | May 4, 2025
A genuine faith in God is not only a working faith, it is also an enduring faith. In this message, Pastor David explores one of the greatest examples of enduring faith through the life of Abraham.
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Faith Beyond Belief, Part 2 - Pastor David Houck | April 27, 2025
If you see Jesus primarily as your ticket to heaven, you're likely missing out on God's purpose for your life. In this message, Pastor David continues unpacking James' powerful insights on what genuine faith really looks like.
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Faith Beyond Belief - Pastor David Houck | Easter Sunday, 2025
What if the gospel message you've heard isn't the full story? What if being a true follower of Jesus is about more than what you believe? In this challenging message, Pastor David explores what Jesus and his disciples said about true saving fai...
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Behaving Like A Believer, Part 3 - Pastor Mike Houck | April 6, 2025
Since the beginning of the church movement, favoritism has been an issue among Christians. In this message, Pastor Mike continues James' warnings against treating believers unequally.
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Behaving Like A Believer, Part 2 - Pastor Mike Houck | March 30, 2025
God loves everyone regardless of status - do you do the same? In this message, Pastor Mike shares James' instructions to believers on showing impartiality to all.
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Behaving Like A Believer - Pastor Mike Houck | March 23, 2025
Do the words you say reflect a new life in Christ, or does your speech sound like the rest of the world's? In this message, Pastor Mike shares what it looks like to model your belief with your words.
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How to Be Happy, Part 2: Do - Pastor David Houck | March 16, 2025
We like to think happiness comes from doing whatever we want, but if that were true, wouldn't we be happier? In this message, Pastor David shares what James wrote about the key to living a happy life.
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How to Be Happy, Part 1: Listen - Pastor David Houck | March 9, 2025
Is there a secret to finding true happiness? Two thousand years ago, a follower of Jesus wrote that there are two simple yet challenging steps required to live a happy life. In this message, Pastor David breaks down the first step.
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When Temptations Come: Refocus - Pastor David Houck | March 2, 2025
While desire deceives, gratitude frees. In this message, David shares how gratitude can refocus our desires away from sin and onto God's good gifts.
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When Temptations Come: The Cycle of Sin - Pastor David Houck | Feb 23, 2025
Like most things in life, James wrote than sin is cyclical. In this message, Pastor David shares how the cycle of sin is present in the story of King David and Bathsheba, and they key to breaking the cycle of sin.
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When Temptations Come: The Blame Game - Pastor David Houck | Feb 9, 2025
When it comes to our temptations, who is to blame? In this message, David addresses the truth of temptation.
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Trials of Poverty & Prosperity - Pastor David Houck | February 2, 2025
Regardless of their level of income, believers will face financial trials. In this message, David shares what Scripture has to say about trusting God with our finances.
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When Life Falls Apart: Picking Up The Pieces - Pastor David Houck - January 26, 2025
James was clear: Not only does God have a plan for our trials, He also wants to lead us through them. In this message, Pastor David shares James' instructions for finding the wisdom we need to move forward.
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When Life Falls Apart: Persevere - Pastor David Houck - January 19, 2025
Life is full of trouble, tragedy, and tension. For Christians, James, the brother of Jesus, said that life's difficulties are simply opportunities to prove our faith. In this message, Pastor David shares 5 promises and practices to keep your fa...
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When Life Falls Apart: Why Me? - Pastor David Houck - January 12, 2025
Whether it's the severity of current difficulties or the sheer number of problems faced all at once, sometimes it can feel like life has fallen apart. In the face of such trials, we often ask, "Why me?". Fortunately, James, the brother of Jesus...
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The Gifts of Christmas: Love - Pastor David Houck | December 22, 2024
In a world that can't agree upon one true definition for "love", the Apostle John writes that God is love. In this message, Pastor David shares what the gift of God's love looks like and how we can accept it.
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The Gifts of Christmas: Peace - Pastor Mike Houck | December 15, 2024
We speak of peace on earth - but where is this peace? In this message, Pastor Mike shares the good news of God's gift of peace to all who accept it.
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The Gifts of Christmas: Joy - Pastor David Houck | December 8, 2024
The terms "Joy" and "Christmas" have become closely affiliated in todays culture - yet so many people don't experience joy during the holidays. In this message, Pastor David shares the true meaning of joy.
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AMA: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? - Pastor David Houck | December 1, 2024
Christmas trees, nativities, Santa Clause and cookies... However you celebrate the Christmas holiday, chances are, someone disagrees with you. In this message, Pastor David addresses the controversial question: Is it wrong for Christians to cel...
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