LifePoint Church Podcast

The Gospel Still Changes “The One” ( 1 Thessalonians 2.1-16 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon from 1 Thessalonians 2 emphasizes that the Gospel still changes lives “one person” at a time, and Christians are called to actively pray for, love, invite, and share Jesus with those who need Him. Using Paul’s example, the message teaches that reaching people for Christ often comes with sacrifice, opposition, and spiritual warfare, but believers must continue with pure hearts, bold faith, and trust in the transforming power of God’s Word. Ultimately, the sermon encourages the church to live lives worthy of the Gospel, support missions and evangelism, and remain confident that God will protect, empower, and use them to reach “one more” for Jesus.

Letters To The Thessalonians ( 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 ) | Pastor Mike Burnettte

The sermon introduces a series on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, emphasizing that a healthy church is marked by strong relationships between pastors and members, and by lives characterized by faith, love, and hope. It teaches that believers receive the gospel through God’s power and are called to model and share that faith in a way others can imitate. Ultimately, the church is meant to be a bold voice in the world, living in repentance, serving God faithfully, and pointing others to Jesus while awaiting His return.

God Has More for Your Church ( Acts 2:42-47 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

The sermon wraps up the “MORE” series by emphasizing that God is continually doing new things and has greater purpose, growth, and spiritual depth available for both individuals and the church. It explains that the church is a community of believers called to gather, grow, and actively share the Gospel, serving as God’s primary way of reaching the world. The message celebrates the church’s past faithfulness and expansion—especially the new campus—while calling everyone to continued commitment in building the church and reaching “one more” person for Christ.

God Has “One More” ( 2 Peter 3:9 1 Tim. 2:4 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon emphasizes that God deeply loves every person and is always pursuing “one more” individual to come to faith, as shown through Scripture and the life of Jesus. It calls believers to share that same urgency by actively living on purpose—praying, building relationships, sharing the gospel, and inviting others to church. Ultimately, the message challenges the church to take responsibility as ambassadors for Christ, participating in God’s mission to reach and save more people.

 

 

God Has More For You ( Phil. 1:6 Isaiah 43:19 ) | Pastor Elmer Cañas Jr.

This sermon reflects on the feeling that often follows big spiritual moments like Easter, where people wonder if there is something more, and explains that this restlessness is actually a God-given invitation to deeper relationship and fulfillment. It emphasizes that God is not finished with us, is always working through every season and process, and is continually doing new things even when we don’t recognize them. Finally, it reassures that Jesus meets us in our doubts and questions—just as He did with Thomas—and invites us to encounter Him personally, reminding us that there is always more available in Him.

God Has More ( Romans 6:23 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon teaches that God’s nature is to always do “more,” from creation to salvation, continually offering new life, purpose, and deeper relationship with Him. It explains that this “more” is ultimately fulfilled through Jesus’ death on the cross, His resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which brings forgiveness, eternal life, and God’s presence within believers. Finally, it challenges listeners to choose between the “more” God offers—leading to life—and the counterfeit “more” of sin and the world, which leads to death.

Don’t Go Back, Find Freedom! ( Proverbs 26:11 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon teaches that although Christians often fall back into the same sins and struggles, God calls them to break that cycle and live in freedom. It reminds believers that the struggle with sin is real, but through Jesus they are made new and no longer defined by their past. The message gives practical steps—knowing God, being transformed, living differently, staying accountable, and depending on His grace—to help people walk in victory and move forward.

 

 

 

Have It Your Way ( Proverbs 13:20 ) | Pastor Jarae Meriwether

This sermon teaches that while we naturally desire to “have things our way,” our choices especially who we walk with—shape our wisdom, consequences, and ultimately our future. Drawing from Proverbs 13:20, it emphasizes that true wisdom comes from living out God’s truth alongside wise influences, while aligning with foolish patterns leads to harm and repeated cycles. Ultimately, transformation is a daily choice to follow God rather than ourselves, trusting Him to shape a better future.

The Power of a True Friend ( Proverbs 27.17 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon in our series called Practical Proverbs, Pastor Mike teaches that true friendship is powerful and essential in the Christian life, drawing from Proverbs to show that godly friends sharpen us, correct us, make us wiser, and should be chosen carefully. He encourages believers to intentionally build strong friendships through community, such as church groups and service teams, rather than living life alone. Ultimately, the message concludes that while godly friends are important, the most important friendship anyone can have is a personal relationship with Jesus, who is the friend who stays closer than a brother.

 

 

Walk This Way! In the Fear of the Lord ( Proverbs 4:20-27 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

The sermon introduces a new series called “Practical Proverbs,” encouraging believers to read the Book of Proverbs and apply God’s wisdom to everyday life rather than living by feelings or impulse. Using Proverbs 4, the message teaches that godly wisdom is passed down through spiritual mentors, but each person must take personal responsibility for their devotion by listening to God’s Word, guarding their hearts, and being intentional about their actions, speech, and influences. Ultimately, believers are called to walk faithfully with God because living according to His wisdom leads to a blessed life now and prepares them to live as people of eternal life through Jesus.