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Ocean Lakes Church Service
Hosted by Ocean Lakes Family Campground · EN
Spend a few minutes with Rev. Kirk Lawton for insight and encouragement through the word of God. The longtime Chaplain for Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been an inspiration to thousands of campground guests from all over North America. Located on 310 oceanfront acres in Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Lakes is one of the largest family-owned campgrounds in the United States and has welcomed travelers for nearly 50 years. The non-denominational Church Service is held in the Recreation Center every Sunday at 9 AM with up to 800 in attendance.
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Celebrating 250 Years
1w ago00:13:20Tap to summarizeAlthough the day of our nation’s independence, July 4th, was yesterday, it’s never too late to celebrate such a significant event. Today, we’ll hear words from the founders of our nation and also from people of our own time. Let’s pray that we, as Americans, can all develop a deeper appreciation and sense of gratitude for the blessings we’ve been given. Many of you are listening to this podcast from a country other than America, so we invite you to join us in genuine thanksgiving to God for all His blessings, regardless of where we may be. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →Four Things God Does Not Know
2w ago00:16:01Tap to summarizeDoes God know everything? Some people say that He does. What do you say?Today's sermon title may give you something to think about in this regard. Before you listen to the sermon, see if you can think of only one, or maybe more things that God does not know. Then join us as we hear about not only one, but FOUR THINGS GOD DOES NOT KNOW. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →The Unpardonable Sin
3w ago00:22:42Tap to summarizeFew questions stir more fear in the heart of a sincere believer than this one: "What if I have committed the unpardonable sin?" It is a question rooted in honest doubt, and one that has unsettled countless souls searching for assurance of their salvation. Today, we are going to look at it head on. What exactly is the unpardonable sin, and what does it mean for you? For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →Once Saved, Always Saved?
4w ago00:21:21Tap to summarizeLast Sunday we began a journey of hope, looking to discover what the Bible has to say about the plan God has for all his creation. But the question arises for some: when God gives me His promise of a heavenly home, can I count on it? Will God take it away from me once he has given it? That's today's subject, as the sermon title says it, "Once Saved, Always Saved?" Join us now as we seek the answer to this most important question. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →Holding On Or Held?
Jun 700:17:32Tap to summarizeToday we begin a short series of messages, all of which pertain to the most important issue any person can face. This regards our own eternal destiny. What happens when we die? Where does a person go from this earth when physical life is over? If the Bible has any clear teaching on this subject, surely we need to learn more about it. The Christian message is one of hope. Let's begin this journey of hope together today. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →A Man of Courage
May 3100:19:32Tap to summarizeIt has well been said that "character is not made in a crisis; it is only revealed in a crisis." We all have those times when we are forced to make a decision between right and wrong. Today we are looking at the life of a man who had to make a difficult decision, but when he chose God's way, the result was rewarding. Perhaps as we see this man of courage, it will help us to follow in the same path. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →The Night of Doom
May 2400:18:54Tap to summarizeNot every dark night ends with a happy ending — at least not right away. In this episode, we explore one of the Bible's most sobering nighttime stories, a stark contrast to the triumphant nights we've studied in recent weeks. Yet even in the deepest darkness, one truth remains unshaken: God is still on His throne. And ultimately, this is a story that points us to Jesus — the only One who can bring light and redemption out of any night of doom. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →A Night Visitor
May 1700:15:07Tap to summarizeHave you ever finally settled in after a long day, only to have the doorbell ring? Whether it's someone you know or a stranger at the door, the interruption is real! Jesus once had a late-night visitor too, and if that visit had never happened, one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture might never have been recorded.Join us as we explore the story of Nicodemus in John Chapter 3 and discover what that nighttime conversation means for us today. We're so glad you chose to worship with us here at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →The Night Angels Climbed a Ladder
May 1000:22:57Tap to summarizeYou may remember the song "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" — but do you remember the story behind it? Today, Rev. Kirk will take us on a journey through Genesis 28, to a remarkable night when angels truly did climb a ladder. We'll explore what that moment meant then, and what it still means for us today. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
Transcribe →The Night with Wild Beasts
May 300:22:57Tap to summarizeSome of the mightiest acts of God in history have taken place at night. In this opening message of our new series, we explore those dark and powerful moments in Scripture where God shows up in the most unexpected ways.Over the next several Sundays, we will journey through a few of these remarkable nights found in the Bible, discovering how God is always at work, even when the darkness feels overwhelming and the way forward is unclear.We begin with one of the most beloved and familiar stories in the Old Testament, drawn from the book of Daniel. A man of faith. A den of wild beasts. And a God who never sleeps.Join us for this powerful first message and be encouraged that no matter how dark your night may seem, God is still moving. For more information on the Campground, insider tips and FAQ's, listen to our General Ocean Lakes Podcast, Campground Conversations.
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