Church of the Lakes Ohio
Religion & Spirituality
About
At Church of the Lakes our mission is to connect all to Christ to become healthy in God and courageous in love. In 2026, our focus is on Kingdom Building within our circles of influence. We hope you will join us throughout the year as we dive deeper into our Kingdom Conversations with our pastors and ministry partners.
Episodes
- Sermon - Kingdom Confidence: "Citizens of Heaven" Series
This sermon from Church of the Lakes Ohio, titled "Kingdom Confidence: 'Citizens of Heaven' Series," encourages listeners to find confidence in Christ alone rather than in personal achievements or morality. Drawing from Philippians 3, it h…
- Conversation - Mailbag From Our Church Kids
Pastors Robby Strock and Jared Priset host a mailbag episode answering questions from children of Church of the Lakes about faith, God, and the Bible, sharing personal stories and encouragement.
- Sermon - Kingdom Obedience: "Citizens of Heaven" Series
This sermon explores Kingdom Obedience within the "Citizens of Heaven" series. It explains that obedience is not about earning salvation but demonstrating God's work within us, making the Gospel visible through surrendered lives, and leadi…
- Conversation - with Maggie Priset - Being A Foster Sibling
Maggie Priset discusses her experiences as a foster sibling on Church of the Lakes Ohio's podcast. She shares the challenges and joys of fostering and reflects on the importance of showing God's love to children in care.
- Sermon - Kingdom Greatness: "Citizens of Heaven" Series
This sermon explores the concept of 'Kingdom Greatness' from the 'Citizens of Heaven' series. It contrasts worldly ideas of influence with Jesus' teaching that true greatness is found in humbling oneself to serve others, following His exam…
- Conversation - with Meredith Priset - GRACE6:8 & the Heart of Foster Care
Pastor Robby discusses the Grace 6:8 foster care ministry with guest Meredith Priset. They examine the realities of the foster care journey, the importance of support through care communities, and living out the principles of Micah 6:8 wit…
- Sermon - Kingdom Perspective: "Citizens of Heaven" Series
This sermon focuses on the Kingdom Perspective, teaching that hardship can be an opportunity for the gospel to advance. It explores how Paul's imprisonment became a platform for spreading the gospel and encourages listeners to consider how…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared & Pastor Robby - Citizens of Heaven Launch
Pastors Robby and Jared introduce the "Citizens of Heaven" sermon series, exploring the letter to the Philippians. They discuss living with a Kingdom mindset, finding joy, and recognizing spiritual growth, while addressing questions about…
- Sermon - Kingdom Partnership: "Citizens of Heaven" Series
This sermon explores how true joy is found not in circumstances but in our identity as citizens of heaven. It emphasizes that gospel partnership, confidence in God's sustaining work, and spiritual growth lead to a fruitful, impactful life,…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared & Pastor Robby - The Altar'd Series Wrap Up
In this episode, Pastors Jared and Robby wrap up the Altar'd Lenten series, focusing on the Cross of Jesus Christ as the ultimate altar. They discuss the significance of altars in encountering God and explore the challenges and fruits of s…
- Sermon - From Death to Life: Easter Sunday
This Easter Sunday sermon explains that through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, believers have died to sin and risen to new life, empowered by the Spirit to live according to God's Kingdom.
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about - Surrendering Our Past - Altar'd Series
This episode of Kingdom Conversations features Pastor Robby and Pastor Jared discussing the importance of surrendering past sins and mistakes to God, drawing parallels to David's story of failure and surrender. The conversation explores th…
- Sermon - At What Cost: Altar'd Series
This sermon discusses how surrendering our failures to God leads to His restoration and true worship. It uses the example of David's confession and sacrifice to illustrate that genuine worship requires commitment and surrender, not comfort…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about - Surrendering The Past - Altar'd Series
In this episode of Kingdom Conversations, Pastors Robby and Jared discuss Jacob's journey in Genesis 32-33, focusing on the theme of surrendering the past. They explore how wrestling with God leads to transformation, reconciliation, and he…
- Sermon - Freedom: Altar'd Series
This sermon focuses on achieving true freedom by surrendering one's past, including sins and mistakes, to God's grace, which is greater than any failing. The message draws parallels with Jacob's story and emphasizes the transformative powe…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about - Surrendering Thanks - Altar'd Series
In the Altar'd series episode "Surrendering Thanks," Pastors Jared and Robby discuss cultivating a life of gratitude as a form of worship, encouraging listeners to move from worry to thankfulness and recognize God's provision.
- Sermon - Sacrifice of Praise: Altar'd Series
This sermon explores how offering praise and gratitude can restore peace with God and one another. It highlights the significance of the cross as the ultimate sacrifice, enabling a restored relationship with God.
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about - Surrendering Worry - Altar'd Series
Pastors Robby and Jared discuss surrendering worry by exploring Elijah’s altar, revealing how divided allegiance to modern idols like money or success, rather than God, fuels anxiety. True peace comes from surrendering allegiance entirely…
- Sermon - Renew Our Faith: Altar'd Series
This sermon discusses how God calls us to surrender worry and prioritize Him, exploring the consequences of divided loyalty and false gods, and emphasizes that true renewal and lasting peace come from Jesus.
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about - Surrendering Control - Altar'd Series
Pastors Jared and Robby discuss the "Altar'd" Lenten sermon series, emphasizing the importance of surrendering control to God to allow for inner transformation. They explore biblical altars as a reminder of this call to trust.
- Sermon - Surrender It All: Altar'd Series
This sermon discusses the biblical story of Abraham being tested to sacrifice Isaac, highlighting themes of faith, fear, and God's provision. It draws parallels to Christian salvation, particularly the sacrifice of Jesus, and explores how…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about Altar'd
Pastors Robby and Jared kick off the Lent sermon series "Altar'd: The Transforming Power of Surrender." The discussion focuses on the themes of surrender and sacrifice as they relate to Lent.
- Sermon - Making Space to Surrender: Altar'd Series
This sermon focuses on the necessity of making space and surrendering to God for transformation, drawing parallels with Noah's experience after the ark. It emphasizes obeying God's word over circumstances and the role of worship in express…
- Conversation - with Pastor Robby and Pastor Jared - Kingdom Citizenship Sermon Series Wrap-up
Pastors Robby and Jared conclude the Kingdom Citizenship series with a discussion on the Sermon on the Mount. They explore the meaning of living with Kingdom attitudes, righteousness, habits, priorities, and fruit.
- Conversation - with Pastor Robby and Dr. Melody Curtiss about Helping Children Worldwide
Pastor Robby Stock interviewed Dr. Melody Curtiss, Executive Director of Helping Children Worldwide. They discussed how the organization collaborates with communities globally to improve health, education, and provide child-centered soluti…
- Sermon - Kingdom Fruitfulness: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon discusses Kingdom Fruitfulness, emphasizing that true Kingdom citizens demonstrate their faith through obedience and by bearing the Spirit's fruit, rather than just words. It highlights the importance of building one's life on…
- Sermon - Kingdom Priorities: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching about prioritizing God's Kingdom. It discusses how trusting God, re-evaluating personal values, and seeking the Kingdom first leads to peace, even amidst worries and life's pressures. The episode enco…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared and Pastor Robby about Cultivating A Kingdom Mindset
Pastors Jared and Robby discuss what it means to truly live out one's Christian faith in everyday life, examining if lives, homes, and relationships reflect Christ and if others are invited to encounter Jesus.
- Sermon - Kingdom Habits: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon outlines Kingdom Habits, focusing on practices like giving, praying, and fasting, which shape believers into Kingdom citizens by training their hearts to trust and depend on God.
- Sermon - Kingdom Righteousness: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon discusses Kingdom righteousness, emphasizing internal heart transformation over external rule-keeping. It explains how Jesus fulfilled the law, the gospel enables this righteousness through surrender, and invites listeners to l…
- Conversation - with Pastor Jared about Kingdom Citizenship
Church of the Lakes Ohio is emphasizing a Kingdom Mindset in 2026, encouraging ministries and missions to emulate Jesus and live counterculturally. Pastors Jared and Robby discuss this vision for Kingdom Citizenship.
- Sermon - The Upside Down Kingdom: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon, part two of a series, discusses how the Kingdom of God operates with different values than the world, redefining blessings and the characteristics of a transformed heart. It emphasizes that Kingdom living, marked by meekness,…
- Sermon - The Kingdom is Here: Kingdom Citizenship Series
This sermon series, Kingdom Citizenship, explores what it means for Christians to live as citizens of God’s kingdom. It challenges listeners to examine their lives, relationships, priorities, and purpose through the lens of God's reign.