Lower Manhattan Community Church

Transformation is God's plan for each of us. We need to encounter God continually as we grow and mature in our relationship with him.

God’s promise to send His Spirit to dwell in every believer has greater power than anything this world can throw at us. And the Spirit dwells within us for a beautiful reason and powerful purpose.

At the end of his life, Paul tells us what motivated his tireless work to advance Jesus’ kingdom: his love for Jesus’ appearing. In this message, we explore what this meant for Paul and what it might mean for us as followers of Jesus.

Suffering is a common experience for believers. The scriptures teach us why we suffer, what there is to be gained from suffering, and how to suffer well.

The Apostle Paul was an encouraging friend and mentor to Timothy. Jasmine Wood explores the opening of 2 Timothy chapter 1 to remind us that whenever we experience hardship the power of God is always there to see us through.

God's word is a gift to us. The scriptures invite us to connect with God, hear His voice, and get to know Him. Ultimately, the scriptures allow us to fall in love with Jesus.

On Father’s Day, Alicia Lee delivers a message about the parable of the prodigal son. It’s a story about wandering and homecoming. But above all, it’s a story about the Father’s heart.

The Holy Spirit brings us spiritual fruit, spiritual gifts, and unity. In 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, the Apostle Paul encourages us to embrace our spiritual gifts and use them for the benefit of the entire body of Christ. There are many gifts, but one Spirit empowering us to be like Christ and be united.

A celebration of faith in Christ declaring Jesus is better through baptisms. This message includes testimonies of faith and life transformation in Christ.

The act of Baptism is short in duration but the benefit and meaning of Baptism has lifelong Kingdom glory.

Jesus told His disciples that everyone who believed would do the works He did and even greater works! If that's the case, why don't we see more miracles? This message continues our Spirit Filled Life series focused on the Spirit's work to perform miracles through those who believe in Jesus.

God gives gifts to His children that are special, rare, and meant for the greater good. As we see in Luke 11:13, the Holy Spirit is a gift God gives us to be empowered for the Great Commission and promises to fill us with so much more.

The Holy Spirit of God lives inside of you by faith in Jesus Christ. The Spirit lives in you to confirm God's love and lead you towards God's plans.

Jesus called his disciples to be his witnesses on earth after his ascension. They had seen and heard so many things he had done, and he charged them with telling others. The same instruction and invitation applies to each of us. Be His witness. It just means: tell people what you personally have seen God do. Of course, the prerequisite is that you actually see him do something! The Holy Spirit is present and active in our lives today, changing the world by the power of God. So invite him into your life, pay attention to what he's doing and don't keep it to yourself.

God wants to fill your life. He wants to fill your life with joy, peace, power, and love. He sent Jesus to set you free from being filled with things that take away your joy in life, in order to send His Spirit to fill your life with Jesus’ fullness of joy. You have a role in the Spirit filling your life. Seek God for the fullness of life.

Jesus has risen from the dead and appeared to His followers, but some continued to doubt. This Easter, you are invited to bring your doubts and your worship to the resurrected Savior, Jesus Christ.

God has a plan and path for you. His love will lead you to love others. As we leave the retreat, we look at the next steps God is asking you to take to follow Him and live each day in God's love. Nana Adae shares her testimony in this message, one story of faithfully saying "yes" to God whenever He asks. Take the next step today to follow God's plan and path for your life.

Being in God's presence is a fundamental building block of the life of a follower of Jesus. We'll hear about why we need His presence, what His presence is like, and how to cultivate a regular habit of getting into His presence.

Where do we see encounters with Jesus in the Bible and how do we enter those spaces in our lives? Let's look at the places where Jesus wants to meet us.

John says “we proclaim to you what we have seen and heard about this Life-Giver, so that we may share and enjoy this life together.” With his words, he’s drawing a circle with three components: you, Christ, & community. We talk about each component to prepare us for an encounter with Jesus.