Little Children, Guard Yourselves From Idols

Idols were a huge temptation to God's people in Old and New Testament times. Idols are still a huge temptation to people today. What is an idol? How do we guard ourselves from idols? Why are idols such a big deal? These and other questions are addressed as Pastor Derek discusses 1 John 5:18-21 with a group of people at LPBC. The format for this message is very different than any we've done before. It's a bit like it would have been for Jesus as He sat in the synagogues and discussed Scripture with the folks in the first century. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/littlechildrenguardyourselvesfromidols.mp3

Ask God

Google, yahoo, ask.com. When you have questions, who do you turn to? God wants you to ask Him. He has all of the answers. He loves to give you just what you need. He loves for His children to talk and listen to Him. In this message, Ask God, from 1 John 5:14-17 you will learn about praying with confidence, praying in God's will, praying believing, praying for others and more. What you learn may surprise you, and it will strengthen your faith in God. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/askGod.mp3

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

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

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

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

Living In The Last Hour

What if you only had one hour left on earth? How would you spend your time? What would you do that will last for eternity? When reading 1 John 2:18-29, three questions came to mind: 1) Why do we care about antichrists? 2) What is the deal with 'the anointing'? and 3) What does it mean to 'remain in Him'? Living In The Last Hour. We live in amazing times. We need God and His wisdom more than ever. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/livinginthelasthour.mp3

Overcoming The Temptations Of The World

The world throws many temptations at us each and every day. How can you overcome every temptation, and live a holy and pure life? In this message, Overcoming The Temptations Of The World, from 1 John 2:12-17, you will learn how to be victorious every single time you are tempted! Sound too good to be true? Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/overcomingthetemptationsoftheworld.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

So That You May Not Sin

Sin is dark, it is dangerous, it is destructive. As a believer in Christ, God empowers you to live a life of holiness and Christlikeness in every way. Every time you are tempted to sin, you can be victorious. How? In 1 John 1:5-2:2, the apostle tells you that he is writing the truths of God to you So That You May Not Sin. Listen to this message to learn how to have victory every single time: http://www.lpbaptist.org/sothatyoumaynotsin.mp3

Crammed Full of Joy

Have you ever seen a net crammed full of fish? How about a hole crammed full of dirt? God wants to fill you up with His joy in the same way. In this message, Crammed Full of Joy, from 1 John 1:1-4, you will discover what it means to have fellowship with God and with others, and to experience the joy that God wants you to have, no matter what circumstances life throws at you. You will also learn why some books, such as the "Gospel of Judas" were never included as part of the Bible. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/crammedfullofjoy.mp3