Pastor Steven G Lightfoot's Podcast

Pastor Steven delivers a powerful and personal New Year's message about the personal epiphany available to each of us through the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. Delivered at Countryside United Methodist Church on Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2016.

Jesus was about his Father's business at an early age, in fact, scripture says he had an awareness of God's plan and purpose for his life at age twelve. "That's great," you might be thinking, "but what about those of us who are way beyond age twelve who STILL don't know what our purpose in life might be?" Pastor Steven explores this question with a look at the Gospel according to Luke 2:41-52

Christmas Eve message at Countryside UMC

The Advent of the Messiah into the world of humanity was the start of something completely new. Sinful humanity suddenly had a new hope, an opportunity for a new heart, and a reason to sing a new song.

Pastor Steven continues his Advent series in the Gospel of Luke.

We are to be a voice crying out in the wilderness, calling people to repentance and making ready for the arrival of our King. In this Advent message, Pastor Steven explores the Gospel according to Luke Chapter 3.

Advent is a season of expectation and hope. In the excitement of preparing for the Christmas celebration, which seems to come all too quickly, we sometimes miss the signs of His impending arrival. In his message, "Shining Stars and Foil Cards," Pastor Steven encourages us to take time to look for the signs of the advent of Christ, remembering that the purpose of the first coming of the babe in the manger was to prepare the way for the second coming of Christ the King!

Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot preaches on the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel.

Pastor Steven concludes his two-part message of the story of Ruth.

Pastor Steven preaches the first of a two-part series on the book of Ruth.

Pastor Steven preaches on Mark 10, the story of the blind beggar, Bartimaeus, who may have been physically blind, but his spiritual eyesight was better than most because he recognized the opportunity for healing in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot preaches about the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Recorded 10/18/2015 at Countryside United Methodist Church in Splendora, Texas.

Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot preaches out of Hebrews 4 at Countryside United Methodist Church.

The book of Hebrews says, “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honor, subjecting all things under their feet.” Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot explores the mystical union, where we as believers are invited in to the Holy Trinity, in his message, "By Invitation Only." Recorded at Countryside UMC in Splendora, Texas.

God hears our hearts speak long before the words escape our lips. What is your heart saying to God? Is it what you really want Him to hear? In this sermon, Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot looks at the story of the Israelites, who had a craving and found themselves "Knee Deep in Quail!" Recorded 9/27/2015 at Countryside United Methodist Church in Splendora, Texas.

Of all the commandments in the law, which one is the greatest? Jesus answered that question with more than mere words. Discover the fulfillment of the whole law in Christ. Listen in on Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot's message, "The Greatest Commandment." Recorded Sunday, September 20, 2016 at Countryside UMC, Splendora, Texas.

The sacrificial act of love completed by Jesus on the cross is foolishness for those who don't believe, but for those who abide in Christ it is the Power and Wisdom of God! Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot preaches on 1 Corinthians 1 and John 3. September 13, 2015 at Countryside United Methodist Church in Splendora, Texas.

Communion is about relationship, with our Lord and Savior and with one another. In Pastor Steven's sermon, "Of Word and Table," he speaks about why this sacrament is so important in our lives, especially in the context of recent events in our community and the world. Scripture selection is from Mark 7:24-30.

Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot continues his series on Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus and preaches on Ephesians 6:10-20 concerning The Whole Armor of God. Special thanks to Dr. Todd Jordan for his insight into the impact of Ephesus on the church and the world.

Paul tells us in his letter to the Church in Ephesus, "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15-16) Pastor Steven explores Paul's wisdom concerning time and its practical application for today, in his message entitled "Time Well Spent." Recorded at Countryside United Methodist Church in Splendora, Texas on August 16, 2015.