LPC88-What Is Keeping You From Putting God First Pastor Josh Howerton - Lakepointe Church

Pastor Josh Howerton dives deep into the heart of discipleship, urging listeners to make God the top priority in every area of life. He shares his personal journey—from a childhood habit of tithing a quarter out of $2, to the painful infertility struggles that led him and his wife Cameron to discover a calling to foster and eventually adopt. Their story illustrates how surrendering finances and dreams prepares the heart for larger obedience.The episode also announces the upcoming Encounter prayer night, part of a 21‑day prayer season, and challenges the congregation to bring their personal “breaches” before God. Using Matthew 6 and Exodus 13 as anchors, Howerton explains the “top‑button” principle: unless we put God first, every other effort—marriage, finances, career—remains mis‑aligned.A passionate appeal follows, urging Lake Pointe members to vote in the Texas midterm elections. Howerton frames civic participation as a biblical responsibility, reminding listeners that millions of Christians in Texas hold the power to shape the nation’s future.Throughout, the pastor weaves biblical examples—from Sabbath to the firstborn sacrifice—to illustrate that true blessing follows when we give God the first place. Listeners are invited to respond in prayer, consider fostering, join Encounter, and step into their civic duties, all as expressions of putting God first.

Categories: Faith