Podcasts by Armchair Preaching
The First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland seeks to make and mature disciples for Jesus Christ. We are located on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL. For more information and for an archive of past sermons check the link in the bio.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 58 from 2022-02-15T17:12:34
Pastors Zac, Rebecca, and John talk about some interesting facts about their lives that others may not know, and they discuss John and Rebecca's sermons in the series "Parables."
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Armchair Preaching Ep 57 from 2022-02-08T16:54:14
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss what they do when their schedules are full and their creative tanks are dry, but they still have to prepare a message. They also talk about this week's sermons i...
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Armchair Preaching Ep 56 from 2022-02-01T17:12:34
Zac, John and Rebecca discuss some of the most challenging aspects of the Scripture to preach, and they dive into this week's messages in the series on "Parables".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 55 from 2022-01-27T16:48:02
Pastor Zac and Pastor John talk about their philosophies of preaching, and they discuss this week's message in the series entitled "Parables".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 54 from 2022-01-18T16:57:40
Pastor Zac and Pastor John discuss how they approach passages of Scripture which are difficult to understand or apply. They also dig into the Parable of the Nets from Matthew 13.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 53 from 2022-01-11T16:59:36
Pastors Zac, John and Rebecca talk about their favorite parables and this week's messages from Luke 14.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 52 from 2022-01-04T20:33:48
Pastor Zac and Pastor John look at the sermon series coming in the year ahead, and they breakdown the first message in the series called "Parables."
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Armchair Preaching Ep 51 from 2021-12-22T16:05:47
On this final episode of 2021, Pastor Rebecca, Pastor John, and Pastor Zac discuss some of their favorite things about Christmas, and they discuss the fourth sermon in the series entitled "Presence".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 50 from 2021-12-15T17:18:15
On this special EXTENDED edition of Armchair Preaching, Pastor Zac and Pastor John are joined by some special guests to play a game of "This or That." In the second half of the episode, they discus...
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Armchair Preaching Ep 49 from 2021-12-07T16:56:36
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss those times when they have felt sick before they have had to preach, and they talk about the second message in the Advent series entitled "Presence".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 48 from 2021-11-30T20:32:02
Pastor Zac, Rebecca, and John record the podcast in separate locations as they talk about their favorite aspects of Thanksgiving and the first sermon in the Advent series called "Presence."
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Armchair Preaching Ep 47 from 2021-11-16T17:05:37
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss how they integrate secular holiday themes into messages and services, and they talk about their sermons in the series entitled "Serving Christ."
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Armchair Preaching Ep 46 from 2021-11-11T16:53:12
Zac, Rebecca, and John talk about what they do to begin a new message, and they discuss this week's sermons in the series "Serving Christ"
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Armchair Preaching Ep 44 from 2021-11-02T19:47:17
Zac and John are joined by Pastor Rebecca to discuss their sermons on spiritual warfare and to talk about what it is like to preach in new settings.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 43 from 2021-10-29T17:10:55
Pastor John and Pastor Zac play a round of "This or That" and then discuss their sermons on spiritual gifts.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 42 from 2021-10-19T19:29:28
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss what they do with bad days before a sermon, and they discuss the new series entitled "Serving Christ".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 41 from 2021-10-12T21:24:21
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss how much a message changes from the preparation to the delivery of the sermon. They also conclude the series on Jonah.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 40 from 2021-10-07T15:45:09
This week John and Zac are joined by FPC Lakeland's newest pastor - Rev. Rebecca Mihm! They also continue their discussion on the series in Jonah.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 39 from 2021-09-30T16:02:04
Pastor Zac and Pastor John discuss what is exciting them about the ministry at FPC Lakeland, and they unpack their messages from Jonah 2.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 38 from 2021-09-21T20:29
Pastor Zac and Pastor John discuss how they view works from now disgraced Christian leaders, and they talk about the first week in the new series on Jonah.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 37 from 2021-09-14T19:47:49
Pastor John joins Pastor Zac as they discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and how it effected their ministry lives. They also talk about the final week in our series entitled "Longings".
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Armchair Preaching Ep 36 from 2021-09-07T19:42:34
Pastor Zac and Pastor John dig into Galatians 6:1-3 and what it means to carry another's burdens.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 35 from 2021-09-01T15:52:11
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss the decisions they make behind the opening tone of a message, and they dive into this week's messages in our series called "Longings"
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Armchair Preaching Ep. 34 from 2021-08-25T16:48:56
Pastor Zac and Pastor John are back! Today they discuss the last 17+ months of pastoral ministry and FPC's new series called "Longings"
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Armchair Preaching Ep33 from 2020-04-03T17:30:20
The pastors of FPC Lakeland describe what it is like to preach to an empty room in an age of social distancing. They also share what is bringing them joy this week.
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Armchair Preaching Ep32 from 2020-03-17T20:23:40
Pastors Zac, John, and Kenny discuss times in which large scale news events have affected their ministry, and they talk about what is bringing them joy this week.
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Armchair Preaching Ep31 from 2020-03-11T17:54:06
The pastors sit down to talk through the inclination to preach to one person or group in the room and this week's message in our new series "Deeper".
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Armchair Preaching Ep30 from 2020-03-04T23:17:33
The pastors talk through their thoughts on how to end a sermon series, and they discuss this week's closing message in the series "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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Armchair Preaching Ep29 from 2020-02-27T00:23:27
Pastor John and Pastor Zac discuss their history with Lent and the significance of Ash Wednesday and their sermons from the series "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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Armchair Preaching Ep28 from 2020-02-19T23:42:11
Pastor Zac and Pastor John are joined by local teacher Ed Diaz, who delivered the sermons in FPC Lakeland's Classic services. We talk about his ministry and this week's messages in the series "Won'...
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Armchair Preaching Ep27 from 2020-02-12T20:30:21
The pastors sit down to talk through what excites them about God's Word, and they dig into the latest sermons in the series "Won't You Be My Neighbor"
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Armchair Preaching Ep26 from 2020-02-05T19:29:39
Pastor Zac discusses the key influences of Pastor Kenny and John, and they continue their discussion on the series "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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Armchair Preaching Ep25 from 2020-01-29T23:42:37
Pastors Zac, John and Kenny talk about public speaking that is NOT explicitly preaching, and they dig into the third week of the series "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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Armchair Preaching Ep24 from 2020-01-22T22:18:38
Pastor Zac, Pastor Kenny, and Pastor John are joined by FPC Lakeland Student Ministry Director, Brian Morgan to talk through what fills them up spiritually and the second week in the series "Won't ...
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Armchair Preaching Ep23 from 2020-01-15T19:29:04
This week the pastors sit down to discuss what goes into planning the preaching schedule for the year, and they talk about the first week of the new series "Won't You Be My Neighbor".
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Armchair Preaching Ep22 from 2019-12-18T21:12:17
Pastor Zac sits with Pastor John and Pastor Kenny to discuss the things worth waiting for and their sermons on Joy from the series "Born."
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Armchair Preaching Ep21 from 2019-12-11T19:56:18
Pastor Zac discusses the pastors' favorite Christmas traditions and they dig into this Sunday's message from our Advent series "BORN".
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Armchair Preaching Ep20 from 2019-12-04T21:10:38
Pastors Zac, John, and Kenny talk about the joys and challenges of revisiting Christmas messages year after year, and they discuss the first week in FPC Lakeland's Advent series, "Born".
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Armchair Preaching Ep19 from 2019-11-20T16:44:06
Pastors Zac, John, and Kenny discuss the one thing they would like congregants to know about preaching, and they dig into the messages on Samson in the series "Sermons from the Saints"
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Armchair Preaching Ep18 from 2019-11-13T16:18:20
Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Kenny and Pastor John as they discuss what they do to remain sharp as preachers. They also discuss this week's message on Barak from the series "Sermons from the Sain...
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Armchair Preaching Ep17 from 2019-11-06T16:40:32
The three pastors discuss how preaching has changed over the course of their careers, and Pastor Zac discusses Pastor John's and Pastor Kenny's messages about Gideon.
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Armchair Preaching Ep16 from 2019-10-30T17:10:22
Pastor Zac and Pastor John talk about how they decide what to include and what to leave on the "cutting room floor" in a given message. They also discuss their sermons on Rahab in the series "Serm...
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Armchair Preaching Ep15 from 2019-10-23T16:57:51
FPC Lakeland pastors Zac, Kenny, and John talk through pre-service interactions and distractions, the overall series on generosity, and this week's sermons.
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Armchair Preaching Ep14 from 2019-10-16T15:36:17
This week, Zac, John, and Kenny talk about the importance of tying the Old Testament and New Testament together and this Sunday's sermon on generosity from Exodus 25 and 2 Corinthians 8.
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Armchair Preaching Ep13 from 2019-10-09T17:03:40
This week, Pastor Zac and Pastor John talk about preaching into misconceptions and difficult topics. They also talk through their sermons on generosity from Genesis 33 and 1st John 4.
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Armchair Preaching Ep12 from 2019-10-02T15:07:06
Pastor Kenny and Pastor John continue their discussion on Hebrews 11 from FPC Lakeland.
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Armchair Preaching Ep11 from 2019-09-25T15:05:38
Pastor Kenny and Pastor John continue their discussion of Hebrews 11 from FPC Lakeland
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Armchair Preaching Ep10 from 2019-09-17T18:00:49
Pastor Kenny and Pastor John continue their discussion on Hebrews 11 from FPC Lakeland
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Armchair Preaching Ep9 from 2019-09-10T16:44:08
Pastors Zac, Kenny and John discuss their early preaching experiences and Pastor John's first sermon at FPC.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 8 from 2019-09-04T15:14:54
Pastor Zac and Pastor Kenny discuss the importance, the challenges, and the joys of making application points from the Scripture.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 7 from 2019-08-26T19:07:42
Pastor Zac and Pastor Kenny talk about assessing a congregation's needs as they select a sermon topic and the importance of cultivating spiritual growth.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 6 from 2019-08-19T20:04:32
Pastor Zac sits down with Rev. Jim Cummings and talks about the nature of "guest" preaching and the unique opportunities that provides.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 5 from 2019-08-12T19:09:07
Pastor Zac and Pastor Kenny talk about how the approach the end of a sermon series, and they dig into their discussion of Galatians 5 and the work of the Holy Spirit.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 4 from 2019-08-06T14:40:03
Pastors Zac and Kenny discuss Galatians 4 and the importance of illustrations and audience consideration when working through a text.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 3 from 2019-07-29T17:46:16
Pastor Kenny Ellis rejoins Pastor Zac McGowen to discuss Galatians 3 and the challenges to covering a complex passage of Scripture in one sermon.
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Armchair Preaching Ep 2 from 2019-07-22T18:48:20
Pastor Zac McGowen discusses Galatians 2 with FPC Lakeland's Student Ministry Director, Brian Morgan.
To hear Sunday's sermons check out fpclakeland.org.
Armchair Preaching Ep 1 from 2019-07-17T14:11:53
Pastor Zac McGowen and Pastor Kenny Ellis discuss a new series in the book of Galatians.
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