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

What Are You Looking For?

What if God asked you, "What Are You Looking For?" what would you say to Him? When a couple of guys began following Jesus, He turns around and asked them this very question. Their response is surprising, but it is exactly the right answer. In John 1:35-51, we learn what they say, what they do next, and what it teaches us about following Christ. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WhatAreYouLookingFor.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

When Tragedy Strikes - Worship God!

You never know when tragedy will strike. Whether it is the tsunami that struck Indonesia in 2004, the financial crisis that struck the USA in 2008, or a number of other types of crises - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual - there are always biblical ways for Christ-followers to respond. In this message from Psalm 29 entitled When Tragedy Strikes - Worship God! you will be challenged to see the crisis through the lens of the Bible, and you will know what to think and what to do. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WhenTragedyStrikesWorshipGod.mp3

Don't You Care That We're Going To Die?

When Jesus and his disciples faced a life-threatening storm while traveling across the Sea of Galilee, his disciples found Him sleeping on a cushion! They woke Him up and pleaded with Him, "Don't You Care That We're Going To Die?" What Jesus did next was amazing. His words and actions demonstrated that He was not just a good teacher, but the only one who could save them on that day. What about the storms of life that you go through - do you think that Jesus cares about you? Mark 4:35-41 is the text for this sermon. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/DontYouCareThatWereGoingToDie.mp3

Why Have You Treated Us Like This?

Let's Ask God Some Questions. He is the all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise God. In the Bible we find people asking Him life's most important questions. His answers will amaze you.

In this message from Luke 2:41-50, we ask the question Why Have You Treated Us Like This? If you have ever experienced days filled with anxiety, worry or fear, you may have asked Him this question. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WhyHaveYouTreatedUsLikeThis.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

Hearing God's Voice

Sometimes God gets our attention through booming circumstances or sermons or life events. But many times the way He speaks to us is more subtle. You have to really be listening to hear what He is saying. In this message from 1 Kings 19:1-18, you will discover what one man learned about Hearing God's Voice. His story may help you to know how and what God is saying to you. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/HearingGodsVoice.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 Sign Gifts

In this message fom 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, The Sign Gifts, Pastor Derek discusses the spiritual gifts of healing, miracles, tongues, interpretation of tongues, and martyrdom. How were these gifts at work in the years shortly after Jesus walked the earth? How are they at work in our world today? Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheSignGifts.mp3