Lux Digital Church

Lux Digital Church

Lux Digital Church is a fully digital expression of the church that's devoted to the mission of Jesus and reaching people where they are. Visit us at LuxDigtialChurch.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Everything that went wrong leading to Easter

    In this special kickoff to our Ash and Ember holiday event, Pastor Mark explores the first half of the Easter story: a story where everything that could go wrong, did. We often focus on the victory of the resurrection, but we cannot truly appreciate the "ember" without first walking through the "ash" of Gethsemane and the betrayal of the disciples. In this video, we discuss: - The Triumphal Entry Misunderstanding: Why the religious leaders, the crowds, and the Romans all missed who Jesus really was. -The Last Supper Gut Punch: The moment Jesus revealed that his own inner circle: his most loyal companions: would be the ones to betray and desert him. - The "Ash" of Betrayal: Why the loyalty of the disciples burned up just when it mattered most. Timestamps 0:00 — Welcome to the Lux On-Demand Family 2:18 — Introducing "Ash and Ember": Our first seasonal holiday event 3:34 — The "Plague of Appliances": When everything breaks at once 4:55 — When life falls apart: Grief, loss, and broken relationships 6:37 — The "Ash" of the Easter Story: The part we often skip 7:20 — Palm Sunday: The 10,000 foot view of the Triumphal Entry 8:00 — Three groups of people who completely misunderstood Jesus 10:24 — The Last Supper: A sacred meal turned upside down 11:35 — "One of you will betray me": The first sign of the fire 13:00 — The desertion of the 12: Why loyalty isn't always enough 14:46 — Moving toward Gethsemane: Entering the olive grove**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

    47 min
  2. MAR 5

    How to Take Every Thought Captive (without Losing Your Mind)

    Do you ever feel like your brain is a "surprise encounter" in an RPG? You finally sit down to pray or be still, and within 15 seconds, your mind is bombarded by anxiety, distractions, or a "to-do" list that feels like a final boss. Spiritual formation isn't about having a perfectly silent mind: it is about having a redirected one.- The "Lev" Command Center: Why the Biblical word for "heart" actually refers to your inner monologue and how to guard it.- Fighting Lavos: Identifying the "proud obstacles" and strongholds that set themselves up against the truth of God in your mind.- The Art of the "Rep": Why a wandering mind isn't a failure, but an opportunity to train your "return" to God's presence.- The 3-Breath Return: A practical, 30-second tool to Acknowledge, Release, and Receive God’s peace in the middle of your busiest day.Stop "button mashing" through your spiritual life and feeling like a fraud. Formation happens when we abide: and abiding starts with taking your thoughts captive.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

    38 min
  3. FEB 23

    Stop Just Managing Your Sin and Start Being Formed

    Are you satisfied with just "checking the boxes" of your faith, or do you long for something deeper?In Part 2 of our series, The Crucible, Pastor Mark explores the difference between being merely "shaped" by religious habits and being completely "melted down" and transformed by the presence of God. Spiritual formation isn't about sin management—it’s about your time in God's presence changing you at the deepest level.📖 The Woodshop Incident: How unsupervised 9th graders with molten aluminum serve as a metaphor for spiritual change.📖 Shaped vs. Formed: Why spiritual disciplines (like reading the Bible or fasting) are only the pathway, not the end goal.📖 A New Definition: Pastor Mark defines spiritual formation.📖 Luke’s Perspective: Understanding why a skeptical doctor like Luke included the "inconsequential" story of a dinner party in his Gospel.📖 The Martha Struggle: The cultural pressure of feeding 13 hungry men and why we often choose distraction over devotion.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurchTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Lux on Demand with Pastor Andy 01:25 – Introduction by Lead Pastor Mark 02:03 – The "Mr. P" Story: Lessons in Molten Metal 07:49 – What is Spiritual Formation? 08:34 – Brother Lawrence & Practicing the Presence 10:05 – Deep Transformation vs. Behavior Modification 11:44 – Who was Luke? The Skeptical Doctor’s Account 13:12 – Mary & Martha15:12 – The Backstory: Jesus, Lazarus, and Deep Friendship 17:31 – Ancient Hospitality: Why Martha was so Stressed 22:00 – Worship & Reflection

    1 hr
  4. FEB 19

    Stop Trying, Start Staying: How to Actually Abide with God

    Are you tired of treating your faith like a "grind" in an RPG? We often approach spiritual disciplines like we are trying to level up a skill tree: if we just read enough, pray enough, or "do" enough, then we will finally be "good Christians." But what if the point of your faith isn't the destination, but the doorway?In the kickoff of our new series, The Crucible, Pastor Druzi explores the shift from performing spiritual disciplines to experiencing spiritual formation. This is part of our Year of the Forge journey: moving from the "what" of our faith to the "how" of being changed by God's presence.In this video:🚪 The Doorway vs. The Destination: Why spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture are meant to lead you into a room, not just stay on your to-do list.🚪 The Art of Abiding: Breaking down the Greek word "meno" and what it actually looks like to "remain" or "stay" with Jesus in the middle of a busy, digital life.🚪 Brother Lawrence and the Laundry: How a 17th-century monk found God in the middle of a kitchen and how you can find God in the middle of your work or gaming.🚪 A Word for the Weary: If you feel like you are in a "spiritual winter," Pastor Druzi explains why that time is not wasted and what is happening beneath the surface.///Formation happens when we abide. It is not about sprinting harder: it is about staying in the presence of the Father.///CONTENTS:00:00 - Welcome to Lux On Demand (How We Gather)01:27 - Twitch Shoutouts + A Heart for Prayer03:06 - Last Series Recap: Spiritual Disciplines04:16 - New Series Kickoff: “The Crucible” (Formation)05:53 - The Big Line: Disciplines Train, Formation Changes07:20 - Mary & Martha: When “Busy” Creates Distance08:31 - Personal Story: Checking Boxes, Still Feeling Off13:22 - Winter Season Faith: God Working Under the Surface16:08 - Brother Lawrence: Practicing God’s Presence Daily23:20 - John 15: “Abide” (Remain, Stay, Dwell)25:06 - DBZ Striving vs. Gospel Abiding (Apart From Me, Nothing)32:12 - Simple Challenge + Prayer, Then Worship (“Reckless Love”)**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch///SHORTS: PA Winters Suck: https://youtube.com/shorts/7G_azeNjbOo?feature=shareIs your faith stopped?: https://youtube.com/shorts/XouhTap0NOk?feature=shareCar gets TOTALED at the dealership: https://youtube.com/shorts/RzkjBfnWxuU?feature=share

    34 min

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Lux Digital Church is a fully digital expression of the church that's devoted to the mission of Jesus and reaching people where they are. Visit us at LuxDigtialChurch.com