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

The Serving Gifts, Part 1

There are so many wonderful ways to serve the Lord. In this message, part 1 of 2 on The Serving Gifts, Pastor Derek teaches on the the spiritual gifts of serving, encouragement, giving, showing mercy, music and singleness. It is a beautiful thing when these gifts are at work in compliment to other spiritual gifts. What does the Bible teach us about these gifts? Romans 12:3-8 is the main Scripture text for this message. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheServingGiftsPart1.mp3

8 Truths About Spiritual Gifts

God does not want you to be unaware about spiritual matters. He fills you with His Holy Spirit, gives you different spiritual gifts, equipping you and empowering you to serve Him with joy, to bring Him glory, and to be a blessing to others. In this foundational message from 1 Corinthians 12, we explore the subject of spiritual gifts. In this message you will learn 8 Truths About Spiritual Gifts. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/8TruthsAboutSpiritualGifts.mp3

Who Will Serve?

Needs are all around us. Who will serve Jesus by meeting the needs of people? How do you know what God wants you to do? In this message, from Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Derek Spain explains how God reveals the needs around us, how God shows us the solution to each ministry need, and how the results are truly Christ-honoring, leading people to faith in Jesus Christ. Who Will Serve? Will you? Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/whowillserve.mp3

Amazing Grace

God's grace is amazing. God gives us His grace so that we can be useful to Him and serve one another. How do we receive His grace? How do we walk in grace? How do we grow in grace? Listen to this message, Amazing Grace, from Luke 15:11-24, by Bob Appleton - LPBC teacher and elder - to learn all about God's amazing grace. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/amazinggrace.mp3

Ready, Faithful, Serving Jesus Christ

Ready, Faithful, Serving Jesus Christ, Matthew 25:1-46. Christ-followers are ready for His return, they are faithful to use their talents for the Lord, and they compassionately serve "the least of these" in Jesus' name. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/readyfaithfulservingjesuschrist.mp3

How Has God Gifted You?

How Has God Gifted You? Romans 12:3-8. Each Christian has been gifted by God with spiritual gifts and talents. How has God gifted you? What does He want you to do with these gifts? Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/howhasgodgiftedyou.mp3