Monday, March 23, 2009

That Was Easy!

Everyone has burdens. Keeping God's commands should not be one of them. But for too many people living for Christ is a heavy burden. The life God wants us to live in Christ is full of love, joy, peace and so much more - an abundant life in Christ. Jesus wants to carry your burdens so that you can - with joy! - follow His Word and be guided by His Spirit. Listen to this message from 1 John 5:1-5 entitled That Was Easy! Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thatwaseasy.mp3

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

In our world today, people are afraid. There are fears about lots of things: the economy, health issues, relationships, more. But the Bible says Perfect Love Drives Out Fear. In this message from 1 John 4:12-21, discover God’s timeless truths about overcoming fear by knowing love, growing in love and showing love. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/perfectlovedrivesoutfear.mp3

Monday, March 9, 2009

God is Love

The word "love" is used in so many ways in our society. People say things like, "I love my dog, I love my job, I love my wife, I love cheeseburgers, I love the NY Yankees, I love God." With all these uses for the word "love," how do we know what it means to say that "God is love"? In this message from 1 John 4:7-12, entitled God is Love, we explore the depths of God's love and realize what that has to do with us. It's staggering. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/godislove.mp3

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Adam Pengilly - World Championship Skeleton Silver Medalist

After a very challenging 2008-2009 sliding season including injuries, successes, and disappointments, British Skeleton team member Adam Pengilly competed in the 2009 Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, NY. After heat #1, he was in 15th place. At the conclusion of the race, he had won the silver medal. How did he come back from so far behind? What was his secret to success? How did the downpour of rain on the first day of competition threaten to ruin his chance at victory? Listen to his inspiring story of competition, of faith, of highs and lows, and seeing God at work in the midst of good times and bad. Listen to his story here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/testimony_adampengilly_20090301.mp3. And, for more on Adam, visit his website at www.adampengilly.com.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Spirit of Truth

How do you know when someone is telling the truth and when they are trying to deceive people? The world is filled with false prophets declaring their version of the truth. And sometimes these prophets don't even realize that they have been deceived. How do you know the truth? Jesus wants His followers to know the truth in every situation. In this message, The Spirit of Truth, from 1 John 4:1-6, you will learn the key to knowing the difference between truth and deception, and you will see the eternal consequences of truth and lies. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thespiritoftruth.mp3

Be My Witnesses

Jesus calls us to be His witnesses. He gives us the power to witness for Him. He tells us where to witness for Him. In this message from Acts 1:8, Be My Witnesses, you will learn four places where Jesus wants every Christian to be a witness for Him. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/bemywitnesses.mp3