Browse published episodes from Sterling Edwards in Lake Shore Baptist Church.
Jan 4, 2026 2:26 PM America/Chicago
As we head into the new year, many of us will be very inclined to make some changes. Maybe the changes are related to exercise, dieting, or some habits that we’d like to leave behind. The new year promises a fresh start and a new beginning. With that co
Nov 23, 2025 3:51 PM America/Chicago
In this episode, Pastor Sterling unpacks the sixth aspect of the 276 Initiative—Magnify. To magnify God doesn’t mean making Him bigger than He is; it means living in a way that makes His greatness more visible to the world around us. Drawing from Scri
Oct 26, 2025 7:16 PM America/Chicago
In this message from the 276 Initiative series, Pastor Sterling Edwards unpacks what it means to be mobilized disciples through Acts 4:1–20. When Peter and John were told to stop speaking about Jesus, they couldn’t stay silent—because they had been
Oct 19, 2025 4:12 PM America/Chicago
In this message, Pastor Sterling continues walking through The 276 Initiative, moving from the two commands—Love God and Love Others—to what it means to Make Disciples. Jesus’ call in the Great Commission isn’t just to make converts; it’s to mak
Oct 17, 2025 6:42 PM America/Chicago
In this message from 2 Corinthians 4:13–18, Pastor Sterling reminded the church that everything we do as followers of Christ must point to the glory of God. When our faith grows, our belief deepens; as belief strengthens, God’s power becomes more visi
Oct 5, 2025 7:18 PM America/Chicago
n today’s episode, we’re diving into the heartbeat of the 276 Initiative — the Advancement of the Gospel. We’ll explore what it means to live on mission, to share the hope of Jesus in everyday life, and to trust the Holy Spirit to do what only He
Sep 21, 2025 3:26 PM America/Chicago
Because Jesus first approached us, we can confidently approach Him—and then carry His Good News to others. In this message from Hebrews 4:14–16, Pastor Sterling shows how Christ stepped into our world, shared in our weakness, and opened the way to the
Aug 10, 2025 3:06 PM America/Chicago
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Jul 7, 2025 11:01 AM America/Chicago
In The Power of Proximity, Pastor Sterling Edwards opens the Anxious for Nothing series by sharing a personal moment of zero visibility—caught in a sudden dust storm in Arizona—that mirrors the emotional and spiritual disorientation we often face in l
Jun 15, 2025 4:49 PM America/Chicago
Sermon Title: WHATEVER Text: Colossians 3:18–25 Preacher: Sterling Edwards Theme: Living out your roles and responsibilities with wholehearted devotion to Christ in every relationship and setting. ✅ Sermon Structure and Summary 1. Submit Wholeheartedl
Jun 9, 2025 9:12 AM America/Chicago
In this message, Pastor Sterling Edwards challenged the church to dress their lives with the character of Christ. Just as we intentionally choose what clothes to wear each day, followers of Jesus are called to put on specific virtues that reflect our iden
Jun 1, 2025 3:53 PM America/Chicago
Title: Dead but Still Deadly Text: Colossians 3:1–11 Speaker: Pastor Sterling Edwards Church: Lake Shore Baptist Church Summary: Even though sin has been crucified with Christ, it still creeps into our lives. In Colossians 3, Paul reminds us that while
May 25, 2025 7:35 PM America/Chicago
This week, Pastor Sterling Edwards walks us through Colossians 2:20–23 with a powerful reminder: Jesus is enough. In a world obsessed with religious rules, appearances, and self-made spirituality, we’re called to flee the formulas, forget the facade,