LifePoint Church Podcast

"Why Did You Tell Me To Forgive Everyone, Jesus?"| Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon focuses on the importance of forgiveness and how it impacts our relationship with God and others. It emphasizes that if Jesus said something, it can be trusted and is good for us to obey. The message challenges us to reflect on our struggles with accepting God's forgiveness and how unforgiveness may hinder our worship.

The Awe of God | John Bevere

The sermon encourages believers to fear God, not in a way that leads to dread, but in awe and reverence, particularly through experiencing His presence and obeying His Word. It emphasizes the importance of trembling before God's holiness and responding immediately to His commands, even when the benefits aren't immediately clear. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep, enduring relationship with God, marked by obedience and a clean, righteous fear that transforms our daily walk with Him.

Right Fights | Pastors Jordan & Erin Smalley

In this sermon, Pastors Jordan and Erin emphasize the importance of "fighting the right fights" in our faith, drawing from the teachings in 1 Timothy. They encourage the congregation to stay focused on the truth of the gospel, pursue contentment over material wealth, and actively strive for godliness in their lives. They also stress the need for generosity and living with purpose, using their resources to serve others and store up treasures that last beyond earthly possessions.

We Are FAM-I-LY (Timothy 5.1 - 6.2) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In today's sermon, we explore how the church should operate as a spiritual family, emphasizing respect, honor, and care for one another, especially across generations. The Apostle Paul urges us to treat older members as parents and younger members as siblings, while also stressing the importance of caring for widows and holding church leaders accountable. Ultimately, the sermon challenges us to live in purity, honor, and godliness, reflecting Jesus in all our relationships and actions within the church.

Guarded, Godly, & Great (1 Timothy 4.1-16) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In today’s sermon from 1 Timothy 4, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of guarding our lives and faith, highlighting the need to protect our convictions and be cautious of negative influences that can lead us astray. The message also stresses the pursuit of godliness, urging believers to train themselves in godly living and set a positive example for others through their speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Finally, the sermon encourages the congregation to persist in these practices, remaining steadfast in their faith while using their gifts to serve God and others.

Life & Leadership in the Local Church (1 Timothy 3) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of church leaders, including deacons, living above reproach and embodying high standards of godliness to reflect Christ's heart of service. It challenges all Christians, not just leaders, to uphold these standards as a way to positively influence others and contribute to the church’s integrity. The sermon also encourages personal reflection on how we can serve, live with purpose, and support the growth of the local church in both leadership and service.

Life & Living as Christians ( 1 Timothy 2.1-15) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of praying for everyone, even those we may not like, to foster a more peaceful life and align with God's desire for all people to be saved. It encourages believers to pray and disciple others to increase their knowledge of God, using the exegetical, theological, and homiletical processes to interpret Scripture. Additionally, it explores the beauty of gender differences, urging men to lead in prayer with submission, and challenges both men and women to embrace God's design for roles in church leadership based on biblical principles.

Amazing Grace (1 Timothy 1:12-20) | Pastor Elmer Cañas Jr.

In this sermon Pastor Elmer emphasizes the limitless grace of God, highlighting how individuals like Paul and John Newton, who once rejected God, were transformed through His grace. It encourages believers to reflect on how God's grace has changed their lives and to pray for others to experience the same redemption. The message calls us to prioritize love for others, keep our faith strong, and embrace God’s grace, knowing that despite our flaws, He desires to redeem us all.

Faithful And Focused (1 Timothy 1:1-11) | Pastor Mike Burnette

Pastor Mike explored the broken and godless culture of Ephesus during Timothy's time, emphasizing that even in such a harsh environment, God sent the Church to reach the lost. He then defined God's grace, mercy, and peace: grace as the power to live for God, mercy as His pardon when we fall short, and peace as His presence that calms and sustains us. The message encouraged reflection on how we view and ask for God's grace and mercy, prompting us to consider if we rely more on His pardon than His empowering grace.

Look What the Lord Has Done! Look What The Lord is Doing! | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon, Pastor Mike celebrates the remarkable achievements of the church over the past year, including record numbers in discipleship, missions, and baptisms. Looking ahead, he shares a vision for the year to come, emphasizing a "Year of Anointing," where the church will experience spiritual empowerment and growth in every area of life, particularly in service and leadership. Additionally, the pastor highlights a focus on men’s ministry, aiming to empower and equip the men of the church through new initiatives, including a year-long Strong Men’s Night program.