Church at Lake Mead

Generosity and gratitude form a continuous cycle: while gratitude fuels our generosity, giving of our lives and time actually fuels our gratitude. In part two of our "Thanks & Giving" series, Pastor Jeremy unpacks 1 Thessalonians 1 & 2 to show how Paul’s radical thankfulness for the early church stemmed from deep, personal investment in people.   Discover the true heart of Christian discipleship—not just sharing information, but sharing our very lives. Learn why time is your most powerful resource, how investing in the next generation creates eternal "crowns" before Christ, and how Church at Lake Mead can step up to care for the vulnerable and foster youth in the Las Vegas Valley.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/   TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Generosity Fuels Gratitude: The Other Side of the Coin01:10 - Interrogating the Text: Reading Scripture Like a Child03:50 - The Thanksgiving Sandwich (1 Thessalonians 1:2 & 2:13)06:15 - A Church Marked by Faith, Love, and Hope11:35 - How They Became Awesome: Welcoming the Word & Walking in the Spirit16:00 - Sharing Not Just the Gospel, But Our Lives21:00 - True Discipleship: Replication of a Transformed Life24:00 - Overcoming the Time Trap: Quantity Time + Quality Conversations34:00 - What Are the Crowns We Cast at Jesus’ Feet? (1 Thessalonians 2:19)39:00 - A Call to Generosity & Caring for the Vulnerable 

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it is a daily calling rooted in God's command. In this sermon, Pastor Brad Blakeley explores the direct link between gratitude and generosity, demonstrating how a heart filled with thanksgiving naturally produces open, generous hands.   Through the prayers of King David in 1 Chronicles 29 and Jesus' warning in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18), learn how true giving stays joyful when motivated by God’s grace rather than guilt, pride, or a desire for recognition. Discover how to stop living like a "Dead Sea" believer—hoarding blessings—and step into the Spirit-led freedom of being a conduit of God's love and forgiveness to the world.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/   TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Reflections on Thanksgiving, Family & Traditions03:10 - Gratefulness & Generosity: Two Biblical Commands06:00 - A Grateful Heart Leads to a Generous Hand07:40 - David’s Prayer of Gratitude & Giving (1 Chronicles 29)13:40 - Bad Motivations vs. Pure Motives in Giving18:15 - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18)22:15 - Why We Give What We Have Received23:50 - The Sea of Galilee vs. The Dead Sea Life26:30 - Overcoming the Flesh by Walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5)29:30 - Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Daily & Prayer  

Devotion always dictates direction in life. In the final message of our "Major Moves" series, Dr. Brad Blakeley challenges us to examine what our lives are truly built around as Church at Lake Mead prepares for its next physical chapter.   By looking at Jesus in John 4 and John 17, we see that His primary "food" and devotion was to complete the Father's work and bring Him glory on earth. Through historical examples like Cyprian of Carthage, Eusebius, and Julian the Apostate, we see how the early Church conquered the ancient world—not by force, but through self-giving love, practical generosity, and caring for the suffering.   Discover how to move spiritually, radiate Christ's love in your daily walk, and commit your life to the only metric of true Christian maturity: faith expressing itself through love.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/   TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Spiritual Moves Before Physical Moves03:50 - What Are You Devoted To? (Devotion Dictates Direction)06:15 - The Devotion of Jesus: Finishing the Father's Work (John 4 & 17)11:35 - Does Your Life Bring God Glory? (Matthew 5)17:30 - Controlled by the Love of Christ (2 Corinthians 5)21:00 - The True Mark of Christian Maturity: Love Over Knowledge (Galatians 5)25:00 - Becoming a Community That Thinks, Feels & Acts Like Jesus28:00 - Historical Proof: How the Early Church Out-Loved the World34:50 - Conquering by Love & Setting a New Chapter38:00 - Rededication & Prayer of Salvation   

Freedom on our own terms is really bondage in disguise. In Part 3 of our "Major Moves" series, we look at the contrast between the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 and the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 to discover what biblical liberty truly looks like.   At Babel, humanity tried to build a name for themselves through selfish ambition, resulting in confusion and scattering. But at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit unified people across languages for the glory of Jesus—birthing a devoted, generous, and Spirit-filled Church.   Discover how true freedom comes through repentance, surrendering to Jesus, and offering your single "YES" to the Holy Spirit in community.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/   TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The Trap of Self-Made Freedom (Genesis 11)03:40 - Babylon: Worldly Freedom as Slavery in Disguise05:30 - True Liberty: The Outpouring at Pentecost (Acts 2)07:10 - Undoing Babel: Unification Through the Spirit09:40 - The Restoration of Peter: From Denial to Boldness14:10 - Beholding the Resurrected Jesus17:00 - Peter's Sermon & 3,000 Saved Through Repentance20:20 - The Marks of an Acts 2 Church: Devoted to Fellowship & Prayer24:50 - True Freedom Is Being Devoted to What Matters Most26:30 - The Story of "Underground": The Power of One Simple YES34:20 - What Is Your YES to the Spirit Today?   

We can move geographically without ever moving spiritually. As Church at Lake Mead prepares for a major physical move into our new facility, we must ensure our hearts are spiritually prepared and consecrated for what God wants to do.   In Part 2 of our "Major Moves" series, Pastor Jeremy contrasts two powerful figures from the book of Joshua: Rahab the prostitute and Achan the Israelite. Through two battles at Jericho and Ai, we see two completely different heart postures:   -Rahab: Moved from a place devoted to destruction into life and grace because she trusted in Yahweh.   -Achan: Moved from a camp of promise into destruction because he fell into the pattern of "I saw, I desired, I took" and hid worldly treasures in his tent.   Discover why personal consecration impacts the entire community and how to break free from secret sin by fixing your eyes on Jesus.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Moving Geographically vs. Moving Spiritually02:50 - What Does It Mean to Consecrate Yourself?05:45 - Battle 1: Jericho & Rahab's Saving Faith (Joshua 2)12:50 - Covered in the Scarlet Cord: God Always Saves14:15 - Strange Instructions & Victory at Jericho18:30 - Battle 2: The Defeat at Ai & Self-Reliance (Joshua 7)23:10 - "Is There Sin in the Camp?" (Achan's Secret)30:30 - The Deadly Pattern: I Saw, I Coveted, I Took35:40 - Comparing Rahab & Achan: Hiding the Word vs. Hiding the World42:40 - Turning Back to Jesus: Repentance & Communion   

When God moves His people, He always moves first—calling us to plan, purge, reset, and recalibrate for the next chapter. In this sermon, we explore Exodus 19 and Ephesians 2 to discover what it truly means to transition "From Slavery to Sinai" and live a consecrated life set apart for God's purposes.   God doesn't just want to set you free from your past, addictions, or old patterns; He wants to set you free to step into the good works He has prepared for you. Learn how the sacrifice of Jesus purifies your conscience, makes you holy (Qodesh), and prepares you to be a light in your home, workplace, and city.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Moving Chapters: Plan, Purge, Reset & Recalibrate03:40 - God Always Moves First04:50 - From Slavery to Sinai (Exodus 2)08:00 - Four Verbs: God Heard, Remembered, Looked & Acted09:10 - The Human Condition & "But God" (Ephesians 2)13:10 - Never Forget What You Were Saved From15:40 - Arriving at Sinai: God's Proposal to His People18:20 - Set Free vs. Set Apart22:45 - What Does It Mean to Consecrate Yourself?23:30 - Understanding Hebrew Concepts: Qodesh vs. Khole & Tehor vs. Tamei26:05 - Cleansed & Made Holy by the Blood of Jesus (Hebrews 9 & 10)29:40 - Practical Consecration: Living Set Apart in Daily Life33:05 - A Spiritual Hospital for Henderson

When one member of the body suffers, the whole body responds. In this sermon, Pastor Chris dives into 1 Corinthians 12 and James 5 to reveal how God uses the Church as His primary vessel for emotional, spiritual, and relational healing.   Discover the vital difference between your permanent status in Christ and the daily steps of sanctification. Learn how healing flows through three essential stages:   Repentance: Turning from death to life and inviting the Body to speak truth in love.  Reconciliation: Facing conflict head-on and agreeing "in the Lord".   Resurrection: Finding ultimate hope in the promise of a renewed body and restored creation.   Stop trying to walk out your faith alone. Step into the community where faithful wounds bring true restoration.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The Body Responds to Pain (1 Corinthians 12)02:35 - 3 Stages of Healing in the Church03:30 - Stage 1: Healing in Repentance06:45 - Status vs. Steps: Sanctification in Community09:10 - Confessing Sins & Receiving Prayer (James 5)12:15 - Faithful Wounds of a Friend & Speaking Truth in Love16:10 - Getting Up When You Fall (Proverbs 24)18:15 - Stage 2: Healing in Reconciliation20:40 - Agreeing "In the Lord" (Philippians 4)24:10 - Stage 3: Healing in Resurrection28:40 - The Ultimate Promise: Everything Made New (Revelation 21)   

We cannot become like Jesus if we do not belong to Jesus—and belonging to Jesus means belonging to His body. Yet so many of us hold back from connecting with community because of fear, past experiences, or church hurt.  In Part 2 of our "Belong to the Body" series, Pastor Brad addresses the heavy barriers that keep us isolated: emotional scar tissue, pastoral leadership failures, and sharp interpersonal conflicts. Looking at the heated debate in Acts 15 and the famous fallout between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark, we discover how God brings healing out of hard situations. Learn how to navigate conflict with grace, assume positive intent, and allow the very community that hurt you to become the place where you are restored.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/Timestamps:00:00 - The Vertical and Horizontal Sides of Belonging01:00 - Barriers to Belonging: Fear, Shame, and Hiding04:20 - Reporting back to Antioch (Acts 14)06:40 - Theological Tension: The Circumcision Debate (Acts 15)09:20 - Understanding Emotional Scar Tissue & Church Hurt11:00 - Pastor Brad’s Personal Story: A Childhood Wounded by Leadership15:00 - Conflict Management: How Wise Counsel & Unity Win18:20 - Two Principles: Believe the Best & Fill Gaps with Love25:00 - The Sharp Disagreement: Paul and Barnabas Split28:20 - Rupture and Repair: The Redemption of John Mark34:00 - Don't Let Past Hurt Keep You From the Arena   

We are grown by our group. The people around us shape the person within us, and the number one predictor of long-term faith isn't the size of your baptism or the power of your testimony—it’s who you choose to run with.  In this message, Pastor Brad walks through the life of the Apostle Paul and his relationship with Barnabas in the book of Acts. From the early days in Damascus to planting churches across the Mediterranean, Paul’s ministry was sparked by a friend who believed in him, vouched for him, and challenged him to run harder for Christ. Discover why you can't walk out your faith alone, how to find (or become) a "Barnabas," and what it looks like to be a church on mission together in Henderson.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV:Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PSTPlan your visit: https://thecalm.org/Timestamps:00:00 - The Link Between Company and Connection02:50 - Belonging to Jesus Means Belonging to One Another04:28 - Big Idea: You Are Grown by Your Group06:15 - Paul’s Story: When Nobody Believed Him (Acts 9)07:35 - Enter Barnabas: The Power of an Encourager11:40 - The Silent Years & The Movement in Antioch16:25 - Barnabas Brings Saul Back into the Mission18:20 - C.S. Lewis on the Power of Faithful Friends21:05 - Jesus Is Our Ultimate Barnabas22:30 - A Challenge to Older Saints: Keep Running24:35 - Sent Out: The First Missionary Journey26:30 - Heart & Soul: A Vision for the City of Henderson   

A lie does not have to be true to be powerful—it only has to be believed. In the final message of our series "Belong to Jesus," Pastor Brad breaks down how the enemy uses past trauma, feelings, and false labels to distort our reality and dictate our destiny.  Looking at the story of the blind man in John 9, we discover how Jesus steps into our brokenness, shatters the labels given to us by others, and restores our identity. If you have been carrying the burden of past mistakes, shame, or fear, this sermon will challenge you to step out of your old labels and into the freedom found in Jesus Christ.   📍 VISIT US IN HENDERSON, NV: Church at Lake Mead | 655 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015Services every Sunday at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM PST Plan your visit: https://thecalm.org/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Believing Lies Distorts Reality 03:30 - How Story and Feelings Become Labels 06:30 - Jesus Sees the Blind Man (John 9) 10:15 - Reframing Brokenness: Opportunity for God's Power 13:10 - The Miracle at the Pool of Siloam 15:00 - Facing the Pharisees: The Power of Your Testimony 19:40 - "I Once Was Blind, But Now I See" 23:30 - Breaking the License to Stay Hurt or Bitter 28:40 - When Jesus Defines You, No Label Confines You 32:00 - Finding True Freedom in Christ  #ChurchAtLakeMead