LifePoint Church Podcast

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.

Forever Friends | Pastor Mike Burnette

Pastor Mike's sermon emphasized the importance of choosing life-giving relationships, both with God and others, and highlighted the consequences of neglecting these connections. He challenged the congregation to reflect on their relationship with God, obedience to His commandments, and how their interactions with family, the church, and non-believers shape their faith. The message also focused on the necessity of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, especially with non-Christians and the opposite sex, to maintain spiritual integrity.

I Found Freedom | Pastor Mike Burnette

In today’s sermon, Pastor Mike emphasizes that God desires freedom for us, and as Christians, we must actively choose to live in that freedom, both from past hurts and sin, and toward a life empowered by Christ. He explains that freedom is found through surrendering to Jesus, walking away from old baggage, and pursuing spiritual growth with intentionality. He offers four steps for embracing freedom: changing your perspective to focus on Jesus, letting go of sin and emotional weight, surrounding yourself with positive influences, and running the race of faith with endurance.