Nicaragua 2010 Mission Team Testimonies

On January 7-15, 2010 a team of people from 7 different churches in 3 different states traveled to Masaya, Nicaragua to join the Primero Iglesia Bautista Emanuel in ministry to the people of their church and their city. The team built homes, went throughout the barrios telling people of God's love and salvation through Jesus Christ, and leading an evening Youth Crusade. On Sunday evening, January 24 many members of the team gathered at Lake Placid Baptist Church to tell some of their stories. God used the trip to Nicaragua to change lives! Some of the changed lives were people from Nicaragua; others were the people who went on the trip. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/Nicaragua2010TestimonyService.mp3

A Light To The Nations

God is at work in Nicaragua and all around the world. In Isaiah 42:6-9, we learn about the Lord's purpose for His people to be a light to the nations. In this message, Pastor Derek and few members of LPBC who were part of a mission trip to Nicaragua in January 2010 share some of the things the Lord taught us about being A Light To The Nations. Listen here http://www.lpbaptist.org/aLightToTheNations.mp3

Why Do You Eat And Drink With Tax Collectors And "Sinners"?

The religious leaders of Jesus' day were confused, curious and a bit critical of Him. He and his disciples did not live according to all of their rules and regulations. Jesus and his followers even sat down for meals with tax collectors and other so-called "sinners." When Jesus calls Levi to be his disciple, Levi hosts a banquet so that all of His friends can meet Jesus. In another town, Jesus invites Himself to be the dinner guest at Zacchaeus' house. We can learn much from these two events recorded in Luke 5:27-32 and Luke 19:1-10. In this message, Pastor Derek and Kurt Nichol discuss what the Bible teaches about being a witness for Christ every day, everywhere you go, on the job, in your community, in your home, and more. They discuss the principles of Scripture and give practical ideas to live out your faith everywhere you go. Pastor Derek shares six evangelism styles, and asks, "Which one best describes you?" Kurt gives his story of how God has burned these truths deep in his heart. Listen to the message and you will know how to answer the question when people ask you, "Why Do You Eat And Drink With Tax Collectors And "Sinners"?" Click here to listen: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WhyDoYouEatAndDrinkWithTaxCollectorsAndSinners.mp3

Church on Mission

LPBC Youth Pastor Ryan Schneider led a group of teens and adults to serve on mission in Nassau, Bahamas in August 2009. Listen to this message to hear the heart of a missionary and pastor, and to see how similar this mission was to the missions of churches in the first century. This message from 1 Thessalonians 1 describes a Christ-following Church on Mission. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/ChurchOnMission.mp3

The Speaking Gifts

In this message The Speaking Gifts from 1 Peter 4:10-11 and other select passages, we study God's Word to understand these spiritual gifts: apostleship, prophecy, evangelist, teacher, pastor, and leadership. Whether you have these gifts or not, understanding these gifts will help you to see how God is at work in and through people to build up the body of Christ and to bring Him the glory He deserves. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheSpeakingGifts.mp3