LifePoint Church Podcast

We All Move Forward Together (1 Chronicles 29:1-5) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon focusing on 1 Chronicles 29:1-5, King David acknowledges Solomon's youth and inexperience while still encouraging him to lead the construction of God's temple, highlighting the importance of stepping out in faith despite feeling unqualified. David emphasizes the significance of giving willingly and joyfully to God, asking for contributions rather than taxing the people, which reflects a heart of generosity. The message challenges listeners to consider their own leadership roles and how they can exemplify generosity and service in their lives, assessing the motivations behind their giving.

God is at Work Through His Church (Ephesians 3:8-10) | Pastor Mike Burnette

Last week, 241 people were baptized, highlighting the power of personal testimony and the transformative impact of faith. The sermon emphasized the local church's critical role as the "hope of the world" and challenged us to consider how we contribute to building our community church and living out a biblical worldview. Pastor Mike Burnette urged everyone to reflect on their role in the church’s growth and to commit to the vision of reaching more people, with a special call to action for Commitment Sunday.

Faith Moves Us Forward (Philippians 3:12-15) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon Pastor Mike Burnette encourages listeners to reflect on and share their personal experiences of how God has worked in their lives and through the church community at LifePoint Church. He invites discussion on the impact of God's work in their own lives and the broader community, and challenges attendees to consider their roles in reaching others and advancing the mission of the church. The focus is on recognizing the new things God is doing, evaluating personal spiritual disciplines, and committing to support and make room for others in the church.

Forgiveness | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Burnette explores the journey from offense to forgiveness, emphasizing that unforgiveness stems from holding onto past offenses, which can lead to bitterness and a hardened heart. He highlights the importance of receiving God's forgiveness as a foundation for extending forgiveness to others, encouraging reflection on personal experiences of anger, wrath, and unresolved grievances. The sermon concludes with a call to actively choose to forgive, aligning with the divine forgiveness we've received, and to seek reconciliation and purity in our relationships.

Serving: Get Above It (Mark 2:1-12) | Pastor Dino Rizzo

In this sermon Pastor Dino Rizzo highlighted the importance of serving with joy rather than obligation, and discussed overcoming laziness by being enthusiastic and proactive in our service. The sermon also emphasized the need for six types of friends—Empathetic, Eliminator, Energizer, Expander, Expectant, and Elevator—who support and uplift each other in their walk with Jesus.

Making Disciples (Matthew 28:19) | Pastor Beau Jensen

In Pastor Beau Jensen's sermon he focuses on the essence of being a disciple, defined as a learner and follower of Jesus who strives to embody His teachings and actions. He emphasizes the importance of accountability in discipleship and the necessity of being both a disciple and a discipler, especially in personal and familial contexts. The message encourages reflecting on one's journey with Jesus, the role of discipleship in life, and the practical steps needed to live out the call to make disciples.

Living Fully Devoted To Jesus | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon, Pastor Mike challenges the congregation to examine their devotion to God by contrasting their spiritual lives with examples from the Bible, including the woman caught in adultery, Nicodemus, and Peter. He emphasizes that full devotion to God doesn’t mean perfection but rather a sincere response to His love, encouraging self-reflection on areas of struggle, whether it be sin, religious obligations, or materialism. The message culminates in a call to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Repenting From Sin (Matthew 3:8) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In this sermon Pastor Mike emphasized that God abhors sin and that true repentance requires action rather than mere prayer. He stressed that our motivation for repentance should be love for God, not fear, and highlighted the difficulty of aligning our lives with God's standards amidst cultural pressures to redefine sin. The sermon challenges us to reflect on our personal struggles with sin, the need for genuine repentance, and the importance of embracing both God’s mercy and grace in our lives.

To Pray Or Not To Pray | Pastor Randy Carter

Pastor Randy Carter’s sermon emphasizes the importance of accountability within the Christian community, urging individuals to actively hold each other accountable in their spiritual commitments. He challenges us to reflect on their prayer life, questioning if they use it as a means to avoid God’s calling, and to examine their role as missionaries in their own neighborhoods. The sermon also explored the nature of giving, highlighting that generosity should go beyond financial contributions and be seen as both a privilege and a commitment, with an encouragement to trust in God’s provision for supernatural outcomes in our acts of giving.

Walk in God's Power & Protection (Ephesians 6:10-24) | Pastor Mike Burnette

In This sermon Pastor Mike Burnette challenges us to embody Christ-like reverence in our actions and confront the lies we've accepted from the enemy. It encouraged reflection on past spiritual battles overcome with God's help and emphasized the necessity of understanding and applying the armor of God daily.