Did Jesus Believe In Ghosts?

In our world today, many people are fascinated with ghosts, spirits and paranormal activity. The same was true in the days Jesus walked the earth. Fascination with ghosts and spirits can lead a person to live in fear, distraction, or danger. The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus comes to give us life - abundant and everlasting! In this message, we examine key Bible passages to understand what the Bible teaches about this controversial subject of ghosts. From Luke 23:36-43 and other verses, listen to this message entitled Did Jesus Believe in Ghosts? http://www.lpbaptist.org/DidJesusBelieveInGhosts.mp3

Three End Times Realities

In Matthew 24:32-51, we learn from Jesus about the end times. We hear His heart for people to be prepared, to be faithfully working to advance God's kingdom. Will you be ready when He returns? Are you ready to stand before Him? When you do, will He know you as your Savior or as your Judge? In this message, you will learn Three End Times Realities that are extremely important. In this message you will not learn what date Christ will return. But, in this message you will learn how to be ready for that day, whatever day it may be. http://www.lpbaptist.org/ThreeEndTimeRealities.mp3

Connect, Encourage and Build Up

In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, the apostle Paul encourages the believers to continue to encourage and build one another up in their faith, just as they had already been doing. We believe that is what God wants Christians to do for each other, to encourage each other and build each other up in the faith. We are beginning community groups called Connect Groups to help people to connect with God, connect with each other, and connect with their community. But, whether or not you are part of a Connect Group, we want you to hear what the Bible says about how we as Christians should Connect, Encourage and Build Up each other in the faith. http://www.lpbaptist.org/ConnectEncourageAndBuildUp.mp3

[Note: on the Sunday that this message was delivered we arranged the sanctuary chairs into many small groups so that at certain points during the sermon the groups would read Scriptures and discuss them as a group. You may notice references to that as you listen to this message. It was a really powerful day of all of those who were in attendance digging into and interacting with the Word of God. However, we have removed the "group discussions" time from the sermon to help this podcast flow more smoothly. As they say, "You just had to be there!"]

God's Healing Grace

Have you faced discouragement? Have you ever been rejected or put down by others? Sometimes life can beat you up. The Bible has hope for you. Jesus gives you hope! In this message by Pastor Jeff Gray, we examine Psalm 147:3 and many other verses in the Bible to learn five important truths from God's Word to help you understand the depths of God's Healing Grace. http://www.lpbaptist.org/GodsHealingGrace.mp3

The End Times: Your Questions Answered

People have all sorts of questions about the end times. Our church family asked ten (10) questions that Pastor Derek gives biblical answers to in this message. The End Times: Your Questions Answered begins in Matthew 24:3 and explains several passages that give insight to important questions about the end times. http://www.lpbaptist.org/QuestionsAnswered.mp3

Great Tribulation

Difficulties, suffering and tribulation are part of life on earth. Yet Jesus says, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart - I have overcome the world!" As you examine first century history in Jerusalem, you see that some of Jesus' first followers faced great tribulation when Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed by the Romans in AD 70. And, when you read many of the apocalyptic books of the Bible, you will see descriptions of the great tribulation that is to come during the end times. Jesus' words to us in Matthew 24:15-31 give you the tools you need to understand how people in AD 70 dealt with their great tribulation, how followers of Christ will deal with the great tribulation of the end times, and how you can face the great tribulation that comes into your life. Great Tribulation. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/GreatTribulation.mp3

The End Times: What To Watch For

For almost 2000 years, Christians have lived with the understanding that Jesus could return at any moment. Surely now we are closer to His return than at any point in human history. When people look to the Bible for clues about the end times, there is much to learn. In this message The End Times: What To Watch For, we examine Matthew 24:4-14 to learn ten things Jesus says that we should watch for. Learning these things will help you be ready for His return, and will help you see the urgency of getting the good news of Jesus to people around the world. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WhatToWatchFor.mp3

Big Questions About The End Times

When you think about the End Times, what pictures come to mind? Beasts, plagues, wars, Armageddon? Or maybe crowns, heaven, victory dinners, celebrations? Throughout the Bible, references are made to the End Times. In Matthew 24, we hear from the lips of Jesus Himself, as He teaches His followers about the End Times. Let's learn from Him. In Matthew 24:1-3, we see some Big Questions About The End Times. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/BigQuestionsAboutTheEndTimes.mp3

Increasing in Christ

Lifelong goal: to be like Christ in every way. He is the perfect example for us to follow, and we empowers us to think like Him, to act like Him, to love like Him, to serve like Him, and more. It is a lifelong pursuit of Increasing in Christ. From Philippians 4:11 and other Scriptures, LPBC elder Bob Appleton shares an important message from God's Word and practical wisdom for all believers. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/IncreasingInChrist.mp3

Consider Others More Than Yourselves

In Philippians 2:3-5, we learn from the apostle Paul that it is very Christ-like to consider others more than ourselves. LPBC Youth Pastor Ryan Schneider led a group of teens and young adults on a week long mission trip to serve others and share Christ in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2010. In this message Consider Others More Than Yourselves, he shares from God's Word about how the Generation Youth Ministry mission team did just that, and how you can too. Testimonies from team members are included in this podcast. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/ConsiderOthers.mp3