LCM Sermons

Called to Change One Life at a Time!

Men on the March calls us to rise together as people bound to God by unbreakable covenant, reminding us that even in the long, unseen battles of life, we are not aimlessly enduring—we are marching with purpose. We are stirred to hold fast to our promises, to refuse to quit when the road is hard, and to press forward in faith, knowing that our God never breaks His word. As we keep moving, strengthening one another, and fighting until every task is finished, we are filled with hope that every step matters, every victory is counted, and in the end, our faithful march will lead us into the fullness of the inheritance He has prepared for us.

Hebron represents the place where God shapes His people into those who can carry resurrection hope with endurance, conviction, and purpose. The message traces how we, like Israel, have been awakened, confronted, pressed, formed, and assembled, only to discover that the promises of God are not inherited passively but fought for over a lifetime. Hebron becomes the picture of this lifelong battle—a place where giants oppose us, where faith must rise again and again, and where identity is forged through perseverance. As we contend for our own “Hebron,” we learn that God’s promises are not merely destinations but processes that form us into people who believe Him long enough to see His word fulfilled. In this way, we become a people anchored in resurrection hope, refusing to quit, and securing ground for future generations to see the King enthroned.

This sermon traces Israel’s sacred geography as a metaphor for the believer’s spiritual journey, showing how awakening at Gihon, confrontation at Hermon, decision at Kidron, and pressing in the Valley of Kings all culminate in the cave of Adullam. The heart of the message is that God forms kings not in places of glory but in obscurity, pressing His people through hidden seasons to produce steadfast faith, refined character, and the ability to disciple others. Just as David was shaped in caves among the distressed and discontented, and Jesus drew disciples from humble beginnings, the sermon emphasizes that God uses unexpected places and difficult circumstances to develop leaders who will one day reign with Him. It calls the listener to embrace obscurity and pressing as divine preparation, trusting that what feels hidden or insignificant is actually the birthplace of kings and the seed of influence that will reach nations.

In this message, we are reminded that our journey with God has moved from awakening at Gihon, to gaining strength on the ancient paths, to forging conviction at Hermon—and now Kidron calls us to turn those convictions into daily decisions. We learn that Kidron is not a place of dramatic moments but the valley where our quiet, repetitive choices reveal who we truly are, just as loyalties were exposed when David and later Jesus crossed it. As we consider the narrow ascent toward God and the wide descent away from Him, along with the monuments of Zechariah and Absalom standing side by side, we see that our small decisions carry radical outcomes. The Spirit assures us that we are already a people who have said “Yes” in advance, and now our task is to let our steps match the ancient path beneath our feet so that our lives become monuments of faithfulness shaped one decision at a time.

In this sermon, we are reminded that our journey of faith is marked by continual awakenings and necessary confrontations, just as the ancient paths of Israel reveal. Our identity and convictions are forged through facing both external adversaries and internal temptations, echoing Abraham’s unwavering faith at Tel Dan and Jesus’ victory at the gates of Caesarea Philippi. As we stand on the eternal path, we are called to consult what God has already revealed, trusting that each confrontation—whether against overwhelming odds or subtle compromise—deepens our resolve and leads us closer to the fullness of God’s promises. The heart of the message is that our victories, like those of our spiritual ancestors, are assured when we embrace the faith of Abraham, reject compromise, and march confidently toward every challenge, knowing that Adonai guides us and that the gates of hell will not prevail against us.

In this message delivered by Luke LeDesma, Pastor Treaster, and Pastor Wade, we are awakened to the truth that God has always provided a path—like the ancient Gihon spring—that draws us toward His throne, transforms our weakness into strength, and fills us with living water that now flows from within us. Through the stories of David conquering Jerusalem, Solomon’s coronation, Hezekiah’s chiseling of the tunnel, and Jesus healing the blind man at Siloam, we see a pattern: what begins as an external invitation becomes an internal reality as the Spirit and the Word carve out space in us for God’s life to flow freely. Though the enemy may mock us as “blind and lame,” we discover that our moments of mud, pressure, and chiseling are actually the very means by which God builds spiritual muscle and momentum in us. As we awaken to our identity as those who carry the living water, we rise—not just forgiven, but walking as kings, sources of life for our families, our community, and the world.

“Spirit Led, Fire Validated” centers on the transformative journey of believers who are led by the Holy Spirit and whose lives are validated by God’s empowering fire. Drawing from biblical examples, the Pastors emphasizes that being Spirit-led is not just about personal spiritual experiences, but about stepping out in faith, obedience, and unity—often to specific places and moments God ordains. The Spirit guides, comforts, and empowers believers to love righteousness, serve others, and endure challenges, while God’s fire validates their actions and sacrifices, confirming His presence and purpose. Ultimately, the heart of the sermon is a call to surrender control, follow God’s leading with boldness, and trust that true validation comes as we walk in His will, blessing others and advancing His kingdom together.