Shield of Faith

Many people in our world claim to have faith. But what is their faith in? Does it matter? Life is filled with temptations, difficulties and disappointments. How can your faith help you during these times? The enemy is on the attack - do you know how to defend yourself? This message, Shield of Faith, from Ephesians 6:16, shows us how to take up the shield of faith, to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one, and to be victorious over each of the enemy's attacks. http://www.lpbaptist.org/shieldoffaith.mp3

Good News Shoes

Good news! Our world needs some good news. Will you put on your Good News Shoes, so that everywhere you go, you will be ready to share the good news of Jesus Christ? This message, from Ephesians 6:15, shows us how to be ready to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others. http://www.lpbaptist.org/goodnewsshoes.mp3

Breastplate of Righteousness

This sermon podcast, from Ephesians 6:14, is entitled Breastplate of Righteousness. Making the right decision every single time is hard to do, virtually impossible without God's help. Righteousness is about being righteous and doing right, having a pure heart and life. http://www.lpbcsermons.org/breastplateofrighteousness.mp3

Belt of Truth

Belt of Truth, Ephesians 6:14. What is truth? Is it relative or absolute? Can anyone really know the truth? The Bible says you can know the truth, speak the truth, live in the truth. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/beltoftruth.mp3

Finding The Strength To Stand

Finding the Strength to Stand, Ephesians 6:10-13. Have you ever felt like you were in the midst of conflict? Have the pressures of life ever weighed you down? God wants to give you the strength to stand, the power to be victorious in every situation. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/findingthestrengthtostand.mp3

Good News of Great Joy

Good News of Great Joy, Luke 2:1-20. God has good news for all people: the Savior has come into the world. The story of the first Christmas demonstrates God's love for all people, God's commitment to keep His promises, and God's offer of salvation. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/goodnewsofgreatjoy.mp3

God-Sized Assignments

God-Sized Assignments, Luke 1:26-55. Some assignments seem much too big for us to handle. When God asks you to do something, He will always be right with you to carry out the assignment with you. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/godsizedassignments.mp3

The Resurrection And The Life

The Resurrection And The Life, John 11:21-27. Jesus is the only one who can give you eternal life. He showed that He has the power of resurrecting the dead by raising Lazarus from the dead. Put your trust in Jesus. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/theresurrectionandthelife.mp3

The Light Of The World

The Light Of The World, John 9:1-7. In one of His most unusual miracles recorded in Scripture, Jesus heals a blind man by placing mud-made-from-spit-and-dirt on the man's eyes. Through this miracle, Jesus showed Himself to be the one who gives true light. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/thelightoftheworld.mp3

Don't Be Afraid

Don't Be Afraid, John 6:16-21. When the storms are raging all around you, and it feels like your boat is about to sink, remember that Jesus is with you in the storm. Don't be afraid. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/dontbeafraid.mp3

The Solution To The World's Hunger Problem

The Solution To The World's Hunger Problem, John 6:1-15. When Jesus fed the 5000, He did much more than that. He showed us the way to give people the real food they so desperately need. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/thesolutiontotheworldshungerproblem.mp3

Evangelism Conference - Evangelism: Obstacle or Opportunity?

Evangelism Conference - Evangelism: Obstacle or Opportunity? 1 Samuel 17:32. Defeating a giant may seem like an obstacle to you, but it is in fact an opportunity for God's power to be displayed through you. Sermon by Steve Parr, VP of Evangelism for the Georgia Baptist Convention. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/evangelism_obstacleoropportunity.mp3

Evangelism Conference - Do You Want To Be Made Well?

Evangelism Conference - Do You Want To Be Made Well? John 5:1-9. How does Jesus' example of reaching out to the sick man help us to see our role in reaching out to people who need Jesus? Sermon by Richard Taylor, Director of the Evangelism Division of the Baptist Convention of New York. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/doyouwanttobemadewell.mp3

Evangelism Conference - Where Is The Good Soil?

Evangelism Conference - Where Is The Good Soil? Luke 8:5-8. Sometimes when the gospel is shared, people reject the message. Other times, when the gospel is shared, people receive the message and respond by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Where is the good soil? Sermon by Steve Parr, VP of Evangelism at the Georgia Baptist Convention. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/whereisthegoodsoil.mp3

Evangelism Conference - Reach The Lost

Evangelism Conference - Reach The Lost, Luke 15:1-7. God desires for people to come to faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. He passionately pursues those who are lost. Christians need to join Him in His work. Sermon by conference speaker Steve Parr, VP of Evangelism at the Georgia Baptist Convention. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/reachthelost.mp3

Do You Want To Get Well?

Do You Want To Get Well? John 5. This question seems like an odd one to ask: do you want to get well? Yet Jesus asked it to one man who needed healing. What happened next teaches us much about faith, God's power and more. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/doyouwanttogetwell.mp3

Revival

Revival, 2 Samuel 11:1-12:7. What does God want from His people? When will God send revival to our land? Learn from the example of David how that God can work in our lives, even after we have turned our backs on him, to bring us to a place of repentance, restoration and renewal. Sermon by LPBC member and evangelist Shawn Holes. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/revival.mp3

Is God Too Far Away?

Is God Too Far Away? John 4:46-54. Have you ever felt like God was too far away to help you with your troubles? In John 4, Jesus shows us that He can help us, no matter how far away we might think He is. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/isgodtoofaraway.mp3

Jesus Is The Source Of Life

Jesus Is The Source Of Life, John 2:1-12. When Jesus turned the water into wine, was He just providing refreshment for a wedding party? Or, was there a greater spiritual truth to be learned? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/jesusisthesourceoflife.mp3

If God Is For Us

If God Is For Us, Romans 8:31. If God is for us, then who can be against us? Special guest speaker Don Whitney from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary shares a message from God's Word with us: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/ifgodisforus.mp3

What Is Your Faith Doing?

What Is Your Faith Doing? 3 John. Just claiming that you have faith in God is not enough. While it is definitely true that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ - and not by our works - it is also true that a person who knows Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will display their faith by what they do. So, what is your faith doing? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/whatisyourfaithdoing.mp3

Walking In Truth And Love

Walking In Truth And Love, 2 John. Many people know what it means to walk in the truth. Others know what it means to walk in love. Christians are called to do both, just like Jesus did. Listen to this sermon from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/walkingintruthandlove.mp3

Thorn In The Flesh

Thorn In The Flesh, 2 Corithians 12:7-10. Have you ever felt like the Lord was not answering your prayers? What about when God allows some kind of lingering struggle to plague you? Sermon by LPBC member Tom Smith. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/thornintheflesh.mp3

The Deep Deep Well Of God's Goodness

The Deep Deep Well of God's Goodness, Matthew 7:12. The Golden Rule teaches you to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." How do you do this, every single time. Draw from God's deep deep well of goodness. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/thedeepdeepwellofgodsgoodness.mp3

How Would Jesus See Our Community?

How Would Jesus See Our Community? Matthew 9:35-38. When Jesus went through towns, villages and communities, what did He do? What did He see when He went there? How does this help us to understand how Jesus would see our community? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/howwouldjesusseeourcommunity.mp3

Disqualified?

Disqualified? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Living the Christian life is like running in a race. You must run like a person who is striving to win a race: focused, determined, perservering through all obstacles. Sermon by LPBC youth pastor Ryan Schneider. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/disqualified.mp3

Live For Christ

Live For Christ, Philippians 1:21. Your life will only count for eternity if you live it for Christ. How do you do this? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/liveforchrist.mp3

Honor God With Your Trials

Honor God With Your Trials, James 1:2-12. Every trial you go through, God either allows or directly causes. How you respond in the midst of trials will either honor Him or dishonor Him. Learn how to honor God, even with your trials. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourtrials.mp3

Honor God With Your Treasures

Honor God With Your Treasures, Proverbs 3:9-10. God entrusts you with money and other treasures during your time on earth. Learn how to honor the Lord by the way you use your resources. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourtreasures.mp3

Honor God With Your Thoughts

Honor God With Your Thoughts, 2 Corinthians 10:5. Your thoughts influence your words, your actions, and every part of your life. How do you ensure that you honor God with every thought that comes into your mind? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourthoughts.mp3

Honor God With Your Talk

Honor God With Your Talk, Ephesians 4:29. One of the most difficult things to do is to control your tongue. With God's help, you can do it. God wants you to honor Him with ALL of the words that come out of our mouth. How do you do this? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourtalk.mp3

Honor God With Your Talents

Honor God With Your Talents, 1 Peter 4:10. God gives everyone talents, and He gives every believer spiritual gifts as well. Are you honoring the Lord with your talents? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourtalents.mp3

Honor God With Your Time

Honor God With Your Time, Ephesians 5:15-17. Each of us has 24 hours in a day. How do you use your time? Do you honor God with ALL of your time? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/honorgodwithyourtime.mp3

Ready, Faithful, Serving Jesus Christ

Ready, Faithful, Serving Jesus Christ, Matthew 25:1-46. Christ-followers are ready for His return, they are faithful to use their talents for the Lord, and they compassionately serve "the least of these" in Jesus' name. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/readyfaithfulservingjesuschrist.mp3

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good, Psalm 34. The Lord is good, all the time. God's goodness does not depend upon life's circumstances. How do you have the faith to see God's goodness and to experience it all the time, even during difficult days? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/tasteandseethatthelordisgood.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 1: Covenant

Marriage Conference - Session 1: Covenant. A biblical marriage is a covenant. It is a covenant between the husband, the wife and God. For a marriage to be God-honoring and strong, the husband and wife must understand what it means to have a covenant marriage. Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf1covenant.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 2: Leave & Cleave

Marriage Conference - Session 2: Leave & Cleave. The Bible tells the husband and wife to leave their parents and cleave to one another. How do we do this? If a husband and wife really do this, how does it improve their marriage? Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf2leaveandcleave.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 3: Weave

Marriage Conference - Session 3: Weave. It is amazing how God weaves together a husband and wife, so that the two truly become one. Learn what it means - and what it does not mean - to become "one" with your spouse. Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf3weave.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 4: Head

Marriage Conference - Session 4: Head. The Bible refers to the husband as the head of the wife. What does this mean about the husband's responsibility to lead and love his wife, the way Jesus loves the church? Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf4head.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 5: Helper

Marriage Conference - Session 5: Helper. The Bible refers to the wife as the helper of her husband. How does she help him? Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf5helper.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 6: Submit

Marriage Conference - Session 6: Submit. What does the Bible mean when it instructs wives to submit to their own husbands? How does submission relate to love, to respect, to holiness, to Christlikeness? How does a husband's love relate to submission? Listen to conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf6submit.mp3

Marriage Conference - Session 7: Love

Marriage Conference - Session 7: Love. Husbands and wives must learn how to love each other, to really love each other. The Bible has much to say about true, Christlike, God-honoring love between husbands and wives. Listen to this message by conference speakers Ron and Pat Riley: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/marriageconf7love.mp3

Wake-Up Call

Wake-Up Call, Romans 13:8-14. At times, the Lord uses various means to get our attention. Why does He allow these wake-up calls, and what should we do when He does? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/wakeupcall.mp3

Love Must Be Genuine

Love Must Be Genuine, Romans 12:9-21. If love is genuine, it makes a difference in the way you live. You will live differently toward your friends, your family, even your enemies. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/lovemustbegenuine.mp3

How Has God Gifted You?

How Has God Gifted You? Romans 12:3-8. Each Christian has been gifted by God with spiritual gifts and talents. How has God gifted you? What does He want you to do with these gifts? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/howhasgodgiftedyou.mp3

A Living Sacrifice

A Living Sacrifice, Romans 12:1-2. What does God want you to lay aside as you follow Him? Is the world system influencing you? How can you know God's will? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/alivingsacrifice.mp3

ABCs of Salvation

ABCs of Salvation, Romans 10:5-13. What does it mean to be saved? How can you know that you are saved, that your sins are forgiven, that you are going to heaven when you die? The Bible tells us. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/abcsofsalvation.mp3

As I Walk With Jesus

As I Walk With Jesus, John 17:20-23. A simple walk with Jesus. It's not easy, but it is simple. Discover timeless truths to a maintain a consistent walk with Christ. Message by LPBC elder Bob Appleton. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/asiwalkwithjesus.mp3