Christmas Is About...Loving

Christmas is about so many things. John 3:16 tells us that Christmas is about loving, giving, believing and living. In this first message of a four-part series, we explore that Christmas Is About...Loving. Examining the person of God and the person of Joseph, the husbad of Mary, we see tht Christmas is indeed about loving. From Matthew 1:18-25 and other select passages, listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/ChristmasIsAboutLoving.mp3.

I Will Show You The Best Way

There is a better way. There is a best way. To do everything. What is that way? you say. Listen and find out. This message includes a Q & A with LPBC member Michel Gribble and Pastor Derek about spiritual gifts, and concludes with Pastor Derek sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love Chapter" of the Bible, through fresh eyes as you listen to this message entitled I Will Show You The Best Way. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/iWillShowYouTheBestWay.mp3

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

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

What God's Children Look Like

Look at a child and you probably see some resemblances to his or her parents. The way the child walks, the way the child talks, and the way the child behaves all give away who his or her parents are. So what do God's children look like? In this message from 1 John 3:4-24, you'll discover What God's Children Look Like. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/whatgodschildrenlooklike.mp3

How Great a Love

God's love for us is amazing. It is so great, it is so wonderful, it is so marvelous that it leaves us in awe. God calls us into a relationship with Him. In this message, How Great a Love, from 1 John 3:1-3, we explore the depths of God's love for us, and we see how the Bible calls us to respond to His love. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/howgreatalove.mp3

How We Are Sure That We Have Come To Know HIM

How can you be sure that you know Jesus? If a person is a Christ-follower, their life will produce spiritual fruit. But what kind of fruit? In this message, How We Are Sure That We Have Come To Know HIM, from 1 John 2:3-11, you will be challenged to examine your life, to see if you are truly a follower of Jesus. And if you are a follower of Christ, this message will challenge you to be sold out to Him in obedience and love. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/howwearesurethatwehavecometoknowHIM.mp3

You Shall Not Murder

This is message #6 of the 2004 series "The Ten Commandments," from Exodus 20. The title to this message is You Shall Not Murder. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/youshallnotmurder.mp3

True Contentment

How much is enough? Can things of this world bring true contentment? In America, the advertising industry convinces people that the latest toys, gadgets, weight-loss program, or whatever, will bring happiness and contentment. But does it really? What does the Bible say about the pursuit of money and the pursuit of things that money can buy? God challenges you to re-examine your priorities, to discover what it is that you really love, and to find true contentment. How do you do this? Listen to True Contentment from Hebrews 13:5-6 here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/truecontentment.mp3.

Marriages That Bring Glory to God and Bring You Great Joy

Marriages are under attack in America. Husbands and wives are struggling to stay committed to each other in marriage. But, there is hope. There is hope in Christ. God designed marriage. God desires for marriages to be wonderful, to be full of joy, to be Christ-centered, to glorify God. God wants Christian marriages to point people to the love He has for us in Christ. How can your marriage be all that God wants it to be? Listen to this message from Hebrews 13:4, Marriages That Bring Glory to God and Bring You Great Joy, to discover timeless truths from God's Word: http://www.lpbaptist.org/marriagesthatbringglorytogodandbringyougreatjoy.mp3

Let Brotherly Love Continue

When we come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, He totally transforms us. One of the characteristics of a Christ-follower is his/her Christ-like love for others. In this message, Let Brotherly Love Continue, from Hebrews 13:1-3, Pastor Derek Spain explains that the Bible teaches us to show brotherly love, to show hospitality to strangers, and to remember those who are in prison. But how do we do these things? Listen to the message to find out: http://www.lpbaptist.org/letbrotherlylovecontinue.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 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

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