I Will Build My Church

Pastor Derek and his wife stood literally 30 feet away from the Gates of Hell. No, it wasn't a dream or a vision. It was reality. They were in Israel, at Caesarea Philippi, at the same spot that Jesus took His disciples in the first century to ask them a most important question: "Who do you say that I am??" It was here that Jesus told His disciples (and us!) upon what truth He would build His church. When we consider Jesus' two questions to the disciples on that day, and the responses by the disciples, we realize that each of us must answer that question for ourselves. Because we are constantly being attacked spiritually by the forces of hell - the temptations, deception, division and much, much more. When Jesus talks about building His church, He is talking about building it one person at a time. Will you let Him work in you to overcome everything that hell throws against you? Matthew 16:13-20. I Will Build My Church. http://www.lpbaptist.org/IWillBuildMyChurch.mp3

The Son's Prayer to the Father

When Jesus prayed to His Heavenly Father on the night before He was betrayed, He prayed for Himself, for His disciples, and for all of those who would believe in Him (including us!). His prayer serves as a model for us. Four specific things He prayed were:

• "Father, glorify Your Son"
• "Father, protect your children"
• "Father, unify your children"
• "Father, show them your love"

Jesus' prayer teaches us how to pray. In this message, The Son's Prayer to the Father, Pastor Derek is joined by Jeff Gray and Bob Appleton to discuss the life-changing truths of John 17. These truths help us to see deeply into the powerful, strong, loving heart of our Savior. http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheSonsPrayerToTheFather.mp3 

Restoration

God is in the business of restoration. He is the one we look to when things need to be put back together. So what do we do when people wander away from the Lord? And what about those who are not even believers in Christ? Do we reject them, put up walls between us and them, judge them, and write them off? Or, do we lovingly reach out to them to help restore their relationship with God and His people? The answer seems obvious. God's Word shows you how. James 5:19-20. Restoration. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/Restoration.mp3

Powerful Prayer

Prayer changes things. Normal people can see unbelievable things happen when they pray. Just ask Elijah. Or Ahab. They saw it happen. In James 5:13-18, we learn about Powerful Prayer. In this passage, you see what an authentic community of Christ-followers does to pray together. This kind of prayer changes you, brings healing, and impacts the world. Powerful. Prayer. http://lpbaptist.org/PowerfulPrayer.mp3