The Problem of Evil

The question someone might ask goes something like this: "If God is good, and all-powerful, and everywhere, then how does evil exist in the world?" Or, they might ask this: "Why doesn't God just remove all the evil?" In classic theology, this question is known as The Problem of Evil. Whether you are talking to an atheist, a skeptic, or someone who is simply trying to figure out the answer, you will want to be equipped to answer this question. Drawing wisdom from several Scriptures - Genesis 3, Romans 8, Revelation 21, and Deuteronomy 32 - you will be glad to know the Bible answers this question! Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheProblemOfEvil.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

Run!

In Hebrews 12:1-3, the Bible describes in great ways the opportuntity that each of us has to run the race that God has set before us. Those who have gone before us have shown us the way. What we do with this opportunity is up to each of us. LPBC Associate Pastor Jeff Gray preaches this message entitled Run! Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/run.mp3

The Gift of Faith

What role does your faith have in others putting their trust in Jesus Christ? In Luke 5:17-26, we read an amazing story of a man whose friends did whatever it took to get their friend to Jesus because they believed that Jesus could make their friend whole. Even though there were skeptics who didn't believe, Jesus performed two mighty miracles in this man's life. The Gift of Faith. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheGiftOfFaith.mp3

Yield Yourselves to God!

Sin is battling against us. In Christ, we have been set free from the power of sin. God wants us to yield ourselves to Him so that we will live a holy life in every way. In this message from Romans 6:1-23 and other passages, evangelist Shawn Holes challenges us: "Yield Yourselves to God!" Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/yieldyourselvestoGod.mp3

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

So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life

You can know that you have eternal life! The Bible tells you that you can know. The Bible tells you how you can know. And the Bible tells you how your life on earth will be changed forever when you know that you have eternal life. In 1 John 5:6-13, the Bible speaks of three witnesses that give testimony about who Jesus is. And in these verses, the Bible declares that the letter of 1 John was written So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/sothatyoumayknowthatyouhaveeternallife.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

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

ABCs of Salvation

ABCs of Salvation, Romans 10:5-13. What does it mean to be saved? How can you know that you are saved, that your sins are forgiven, that you are going to heaven when you die? The Bible tells us. Listen to this message from God's Word: http://www.lpbcsermons.org/abcsofsalvation.mp3