LifePoint Church Podcast

Build for God and Act Like It! ( Nehemiah 5-6.14 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In week four of The Book of Nehemiah Series, Pastor Mike challenges the church to be true Kingdom Builders who stand up for what’s right, defend those being mistreated, and build every part of their lives around God’s Word. Nehemiah’s example shows how godly leaders confront injustice, lead with integrity, and choose generosity and sacrifice over personal privilege. The message concludes with a call for us, as believers, to live intentionally, give faithfully, and prayerfully pursue one more person who needs Jesus and His church.

Kingdom Builders Pray, Trust, & Work! ( Nehemiah 3-4 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon challenges believers to be “Kingdom Builders” who pray, trust, and work faithfully for God’s mission, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah’s determination to rebuild Jerusalem despite opposition. Pastor Mike Burnette emphasizes that true Kingdom Builders respond to criticism and hardship with prayer, perseverance, and both spiritual and practical action, knowing that “God fights for us.” Finally, the message invites everyone in the church to take part in building God’s Kingdom—serving, giving, and leading—so that their names will be counted among those who helped build God’s Church rather than those who “sat it out.”

Kingdom Builders are Ready for Action! ( Nehemiah 2.1-21 ) | Pastor Mike Bunrette

This sermon challenges believers to be “Kingdom Builders”—people who, like Nehemiah, respond to brokenness in the world with prayer, faith, and bold action to rebuild what’s been destroyed for God’s glory. Using Nehemiah 2 as a model, Pastor Mike Burnette teaches that Kingdom Builders must seek favor with God and people, stay faithful and proactive despite criticism or opposition, and take courageous steps to fulfill God’s calling. Ultimately, the message urges the church to work together to build God’s Kingdom through prayer, service, generosity, and steadfast focus on what God has placed in their hearts.

Your Turn ( Nehemiah 1:1-3 ) | Pastor Anthony Daley

This sermon draws from Nehemiah 1 to emphasize the call for believers to recognize the brokenness around them, take responsibility through prayer and repentance, and remember God’s promises of restoration. By examining Israel’s history from division to rebuilding, the message illustrates how God’s redemptive work continues through each generation. Ultimately, the sermon challenges listeners to “play their part” in God’s ongoing mission, declaring that now it is our turn to rise and rebuild.

Letter 7 Laodicea ( Revelation 3:14-22 ) | Pastor Stephanie Burnette

In the final message of the Seven Letters of Revelation series, Pastor Stephanie examines Jesus’ warning to the lukewarm church in Laodicea, challenging believers to move from complacency to wholehearted devotion. Pastor Stephanie emphasizes that Jesus lovingly calls His people to repentance, urging them to reignite their passion, depend fully on Him, and open their hearts to His transforming presence.

Letter 6 Philadelphia ( Revelation 3.7-13 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia from Revelation 3:7–13, highlighting it as a message of encouragement for believers who feel small, overlooked, or under pressure. Pastor Mike Burnette emphasizes that, like the Philadelphian church, followers of Christ must remain faithful, obedient to God’s Word, and steadfast in their devotion even when they seem to stand alone. Ultimately, the message calls believers to “hold fast” to Jesus, trusting that He will reward their endurance with eternal security and make them lasting “pillars” in the house of God.

Letter 5 Sardis ( Revelation 3:1-6 ) | Pastor Mike Burnette

The sermon, based on Revelation 3:1–6, examines Jesus’ letter to the church in Sardis, warning them that although they had a reputation for being alive, they were spiritually asleep and in danger of death. Using Sardis’ historical downfall due to a sleeping watchman, Pastor Mike Burnette challenges believers and the church today to “wake up,” repent, and reignite their passion for Christ so their faith is truly alive, not just outwardly impressive. He concludes by encouraging the faithful remnant to stay alert, fully devoted, and “on fire” for Jesus, living ready for His return and the promise of eternal life.

Letter 4 Thyatira ( Revelation 2:18-29 ) | Pastor Mike Bunrette

This sermon, based on Revelation 2:18–29, highlights Jesus' message to the Church at Thyatira, praising their growing faith, love, service, and endurance. However, it also delivers a strong warning against tolerating the destructive influence of a "Jezebel spirit"—marked by manipulation, control, rebellion, and unrepentant sin—which leads others into compromise and spiritual ruin. The message urges the modern church to uphold godly character, reject worldly influence, remain faithful to Christ, and protect the integrity of the Church at all costs.

 

 

Letter 3 - Pergamum | Pastor Mike Burnette

This sermon from the Letters to the Church series focuses on Jesus’ message to the church in Pergamum, a city described as being in the heart of satanic influence, yet home to believers who boldly held to their faith. While Jesus commends their loyalty, He also rebukes them for tolerating false teachings and moral compromise, warning that His Word will bring correction if they don’t repent. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church today to stand firm in truth, reject cultural compromise, and live faithfully for Christ, trusting in His eternal promises of provision, forgiveness, and reward.

 

 

Letter 2 Smyrna ( Revelation 2:8- 11 ) | Pastor Jordan Smalley

This message focuses on Jesus’ letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna, offering bold encouragement rather than rebuke. Jesus reminds them (and us) of four key truths: who He is, what He knows about our suffering, the call to remain fearlessly faithful even in trials, and the importance of staying eternally focused. The church in Smyrna faced poverty, rejection, and persecution for refusing to compromise their faith, yet Jesus assures them their suffering is seen, and their faith will be rewarded. Ultimately, believers are challenged to live with uncompromising faith, knowing that eternal life — the crown of life — awaits those who endure.