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

Waiting, Walking, Wanting God

When God is the Lord of your life, your life is forever changed. You begin to experience the joy of waiting on Him, walking with Him, and wanting Him to be famous. In this message from Isaiah 26:8, Pastor Derek and three members of Holyfire Ministries discuss what it means to be a sold-out follower of Jesus Christ. You may see "waiting on God" in an all new way! Listen to this message Waiting, Walking, Wanting God here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WaitingWalkingWantingGod.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

I Will Show You The Best Way

There is a better way. There is a best way. To do everything. What is that way? you say. Listen and find out. This message includes a Q & A with LPBC member Michel Gribble and Pastor Derek about spiritual gifts, and concludes with Pastor Derek sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love Chapter" of the Bible, through fresh eyes as you listen to this message entitled I Will Show You The Best Way. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/iWillShowYouTheBestWay.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

Sacrifice

Sacrifice. On Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives to defend our nation. But Jesus calls us to be willing to give our lives for Him. To give our lives totally to Him. What does Jesus mean when He says, "deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Me"? In this message from Luke 9:23-27, we discuss Sacrifice. Led by Pastor Derek and including questions and answers from the congregation.... Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/Sacrifice.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

Spiritual Cairns

Like Abraham, we are on a faith journey with God. Abraham lived in a tent and built altars to the Lord. Why? What can we learn from him? By looking closely at Abraham's life, we can learn a lot about dealing with temptations, difficulties and success. LPBC member Ryan Silvius shares a message entitled Spiritual Cairns from Genesis 12:1-13:4. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/spiritualcairns.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

Ask God

Google, yahoo, ask.com. When you have questions, who do you turn to? God wants you to ask Him. He has all of the answers. He loves to give you just what you need. He loves for His children to talk and listen to Him. In this message, Ask God, from 1 John 5:14-17 you will learn about praying with confidence, praying in God's will, praying believing, praying for others and more. What you learn may surprise you, and it will strengthen your faith in God. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/askGod.mp3