Lake Point Church Sermons

This sermon explores different expressions of loyalty, particularly in the context of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. The sermon draws lessons from the actions of Judas, Peter, and Jesus himself, highlighting the nature of true devotion versus false or misguided loyalty.

We honor our high school graduating seniors with this special service led by several of our Lake Point Students.

An exploration of God's unconditional love, particularly in contrast to human weakness and pride, based on Mark 14:26-31.

This sermon analyzes the significance of Communion, drawing insights from the Gospel of Mark and other biblical passages. It explores the historical context of the Last Supper as both the final Passover and the first Communion, emphasizing Jesus' sacrifice as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant. The sermon also interprets the symbolic meaning of the bread as Christ's body and participation in the Christian community, and the cup as representing the new covenant established by His blood.

This message, focusing on the events leading up to Jesus' betrayal, specifically Judas Iscariot's plan to turn Jesus over and the Last Supper preparations. Jesus' actions demonstrate God's willingness to be "uncomfortably close," even to those who are distant or planning betrayal, emphasizing a "plan of love" that includes everyone. The piece also emphasizes the disciples' reaction to the announcement of betrayal, noting their introspection and the importance of self-examination when facing sin or failure.

This Easter message explores the profound power of love as demonstrated through the Christian narrative, highlighting its presence from the cross, where Christ sacrificed himself for humanity, and from the empty grave, signifying resurrection and new life. It emphasizes that Jesus is the resurrection and can free individuals from what burdens them, arguing that accepting love from Heaven as a free gift is crucial. The core theme revolves around the idea that God's love is the driving force behind salvation and the power to overcome life's difficulties.

This sermon explores the concept of a deep love for Christ, using the biblical account of a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume as a central illustration. It outlines five key hallmarks of this profound love: worship, extravagance, disregard for worldly opinion, resulting spiritual insight, and divine approval.

Student Minister, Michael Thigpen, shares this message with the simple question. Are You Ready? In Mark 13:28-37, Jesus tells us to watch for the signs that point to His second coming, We do not know the day or hour. But we can watch for the signs.

This sermon provides a detailed review of the "Second Coming of Jesus". The main themes revolve around the disciples' questions to Jesus about the timing and signs of his return and the end of the age, Jesus' subsequent prophecy involving cosmic disturbances and the arrival of the Son of Man in glory, and the gathering of believers. The sermon uses scripture from the Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke), Old Testament prophecies (Daniel, Isaiah, Joel), and the Book of Revelation, to construct its understanding of these events. Key concepts discussed include the destruction of the Temple, the signs preceding the Second Coming, the "Day of the Lord," the Tribulation period, the Rapture, and the ultimate return of Christ in power and glory.

In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett outlines a specific eschatological (end times) view, primarily drawing from the Book of Revelation and Jesus's teachings in Mark 13. The sermon focuses on a pre-tribulation rapture of the Church, followed by a seven-year tribulation period marked by escalating divine judgments, the rise of the antichrist, and culminating in the second coming of Jesus.

This sermon describes the coming world ruler, the antichrist, detailing his characteristics and actions based on prophecies from Daniel, Revelation, and other New Testament books. It also describes the intense suffering and persecution that will occur during the Tribulation, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared.

This sermon outlines the blueprint of the Rapture, highlighting Jesus's descent, a commanding voice, an archangel's call, and a trumpet sound, followed by believers being caught up to meet the Lord in the air.

This sermon by Pastor Frank Bennett focuses on Jesus' teachings in Mark 13 concerning the end times. The Pastor Frank breaks down this chapter into five key themes: Destruction, Deception, Disaster, Distress, and Declaration. The sermon emphasizes the speaker's belief that these signs are increasingly evident in the present day, indicating that we are living in the "last days."

Mark 12:35-44 explores Jesus's identity during Passover Week. It examines Jesus's teachings within the temple, particularly his challenge to traditional views of the Messiah. This passage emphasizes Jesus as both the Son of God and a figure who confronts hypocrisy. It highlights his defense and protection of the "poor in spirit," using the example of the widow's offering. This passage aims to help us reflect on our personal relationship with Jesus,

This sermon, based on Mark 12:18-27, explores the nature of the afterlife, specifically addressing the Sadducees' challenge to Jesus regarding the resurrection. The sermon highlights that God is the God of the living, that earthly marriage is a metaphor for the relationship between Christ and the Church, and that there is no marriage in heaven.

This sermon uses the passage in Mark 12:13-17, where Jesus is questioned about paying taxes to Caesar, to explore the broader themes of authority, particularly God's authority over our lives. The sermon focuses on two key questions: Does God have authority over our mouths, and does God have authority over our money? It connects these ideas to the concepts of tithing, offerings, and living in proper priority with God. The speaker uses the analogy of the coin bearing Caesar's image and applies it to Christians bearing God's image.

Mark chapter 7 shows an encounter with Jesus and a mother who had a major problem with a demon-possessed child. She begged Jesus for help. His reaction would seem disheartening towards her crisis. But what we learn is that sometimes the Lord will be quiet at our requests just to grow our faith. Pastor Frank Bennett shares 5 marks of a great faith.

In this message from our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the dangers of a divided heart as seen with how King Herod handled the beheading of John the Baptist. The picture of a divided heart is when we stand at the crossroads of who to believe. We are given the opportunity or choice to make that decision. But there's hope in the remedy of a divided heart.

In this message, we focus on two stories found in Mark chapter five that overlap one another and help teach the same lesson. That lesson is also found in Isaiah chapter 55: His ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. God can see it all. He understands it all. He wants us to place our full trust in Him, even during the delays of answering or meeting our need.

After the Parable of the Sower, Jesus goes on to explain how there are three responses that will enable us to produce the amount of fruit that Jesus says is available and that God wants for our lives. Pastor Frank Bennett shares those three responses in this message.

In Mark chapter 4, Jesus begins with the Parable of the Sower. We learn of four types of soils for planting. These soils also represents types of heart conditions for receiving the word of God. Jesus is asking us which heart best describes us. Are you a hard heart, a shallow heart, and crowded heart, or a good heart?

In Mark chapter three, we see three groups of people respond to Jesus in different ways. One group thinks Jesus is a liar. Another group thinks Jesus is a lunatic, while another group considers Him to be Lord. Mark is asking us this question...Is Jesus considered to be a liar, a lunatic, or a Lord?

We look at the teachings of Jesus about binding and loosing. Jesus has given the Church authority to bind things on earth, which will be bound in heaven and to loose things on earth, which will be loosed in heaven. We have authority to walk in victory through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus and our sins were bound on earth while on the cross. Jesus was also loosed from the grave to conquer death at the resurrection. His sacrifice and resurrection was bound and loosed on earth and also in heaven.

We often think that God rested on the 7th day because He was tired from all His work. it's hard to believe God was tired. He actually rested to take in and observe all His wonderful creation. Our Sabbath should begin with praising God for all He has accomplished over our previous week. We should approach observing our Sabbath not as an obligation (which it is a commandment), but rather a gift we receive from the Lord. Man was not created for the Sabbath, but the Sabbath for man.

Through the questioning from the Pharisees about fasting, Jesus answers with abstract explanations of the difference between following religion and following Him. Jesus brings celebration, whereas religion brings condemnation. Jesus offers new life, whereas religion offers to just patch up our lives. Jesus brings a bigger life, whereas religion brings a brittle life.

In this message from Mark chapter two, we look at the calling of Matthew, who was known as the biggest sinner in the city due to his job of collecting overcharged taxes from the Jewish people. Jesus shows that He can call anyone, no matter the weight of their sin, the scope of their reputation, or the shame that haunts them. Many people like Matthew want to get out of their sinful situation, but just don't know how. Jesus points the way and calls us to "follow me".

For the first time in the Gospel of Mark we see the authority of Jesus over sin. In this encounter with the paralyzed man, Jesus sees things the crowd and even the ready may not see. He saw their faith. He saw the man's deepest need. And Jesus saw the cross.

In this message of our Gospel of Mark series, we visit the encounter with Jesus and a man with leprosy. As with our own spiritual leprosy, we need to first come to Jesus just as we are. Jesus will draw near and "touch" us to show we're not alone. And finally, we will experience Jesus take our place in the hurt, the sick, and the shame.

The Gospel ministry of Jesus had much purpose. We learn from Mark chapter one His Gospel was powerful as many people were healed and demons cast out. His Gospel was also personal as Jesus displays His personal time with God in prayer. And His Gospel was public. Everyone is looking for Jesus. We need to tell others and don't keep the good news to ourselves.

in Mark 1:21-28, Jesus shows us His authority when confronted with a man possessed by a demon. We see many demons in the Gospels make themselves known because of Jesus. For the most part, demons today do not want to make themselves known. They want to be discreet. The work of Satan and his demons are just as much active today. It just looks a little different. We can even find demonic influence in the church and the leaders. But Jesus has given us His same authority through the power of the Holy Spirit living in those of us who follow Jesus.

As we continue in chapter one of the Gospel of Mark, we come across the calling of the disciples to follow Jesus. We see in this passage three elements to the calling of Jesus. It's an urgent call, a personal call, and a transformational call. As believers, we are called to be a part of the Kingdom of God. This kingdom doesn't stop at our conversion to Christ. Jesus is our Savior when we repent and believe. But Jesus is also our Shepherd when we choose to follow Him. Many Christians just have a Savior. But He longs to also be your Shepherd. Will you choose to follow Him today?

In this second week of our series through the Gospel of Mark, we visit the scene where Jesus was baptized and was then driven out to the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. We all will face seasons of wilderness. We arrive their in one of three ways: decision, disruption, and direction. Our poor decisions can land us in the wilderness. Disruptions in life that are of no fault to ourselves can land us in the wilderness. And finally, God can direct us into the wilderness in order to grow in your faith.

We begin a new sermon series through the Gospel According to Mark. In this first message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares background information on the author and the book. We then see the ministry of John the Baptist as he paves the way for Jesus by preparing the hearts of the people to receive the message of a new kingdom. Like John calling people out to the wilderness for baptism, God calls us out to our wilderness to experience Him.

In this stand-alone sermon, Discipleship Pastor Terry Kruger shares an important message from Romans 12:1-2 about our supreme act of worship. True worship is to offer ourselves wholly and continually to the Lord as living sacrifices. From the day of your salvation to when you die and go to heaven we are to offer ourselves wholly and continually without any strings attached.

Are you afraid of the dark? It's difficult to have peace when you're scared. The defeater of darkness is light. The Christmas story is about darkness being interrupted by light. In the final message of our Missing Peace series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares lessons from the Christmas narrative on how to deal with the darkness that enters our lives.

Have you ever had to wait on something? We all have at some point. Some seasons of waiting are more serious than others. In the Christmas story we read that the people of Israel had to wait hundreds of years for the Messiah to be born. In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares that while you're waiting God is working. God's delays are not necessarily God's denials. It could be that whatever God is working on could be ready, but you may not be ready. God will often do something IN you before doing something FOR you.

Have you ever had your plans changed? It's never convenient and usually catches you not prepared. These interruptions could actually be invitations from God to turn your plans into a great purpose ordained by God. We see how Jesus and Mary responded to changed plans. Pastor Frank Bennett leads us to this understanding in week two of our Missing Peace Christmas series.

In week one of our Missing Peace Christmas series, Pastor Frank Bennett takes us on a visit to some storms in the life of Jesus and during the first Christmas. Jesus gives us His peace. It's not the peace of the world. Because the Jesus peace is not of this world means that the world can't take it from you.

In this stand-alone sermon, Discipleship Pastor, Terry Kruger, shares a message about evangelism. Wherever where we are, we are the beautiful feet that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that needs hope.

In this stand-alone sermon, guest speaker, Michael Phelps, shares lessons from a familiar story found in Exodus about how God reveals his character to us and uses imperfect people to serve him and accomplish His will. God desires an intimate relationship with us and sees what we are going through. He asks us to go on a journey of making His glory known.

In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares how you can surrender the vision of your family to the Lord by identifying and living out a vision frame starting with a purpose. The family vision frame can be created by answering four simple questions.

In this message from our "Be Real" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares how we can be real Christians by the way we love one another. Taken from the letter of First John, real love is displayed when we develop a love for God by obeying His word. We need to stay walking in the light and not have a love for the world. And finally, our genuine love needs to be accompanied with action.

In this message of our "BeReal" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares five elements that we as Christians need to include when being an example in how we conduct ourselves for other believers based on Ephesians 4:1-3.

In this single stand-alone message, Discipleship Pastor Terry Kruger shares practical application from the temptations of Jesus. Jesus was tested three times by Satan after His 40 days of fasting being in the desert. With each temptation, Jesus gave a response that countered Satan's test. Through each temptation and Jesus's response we have actions we can take in our daily lives.

In this single stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett discusses the LifeGroup that gave Jesus some people in which to do life with while on His mission to save humanity. This LifeGroup gives us characteristics that we can enjoy in our own LifeGroup.

In this single stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the warning signs that indicate our spiritual lives are running on empty. We take a look at a miracle found in the Old Testament that give us the steps needed for when we find ourselves running on empty.

In this final message of our "Living On A Prayer" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares some truths about spiritual warfare and how to win our battles. We must submit to the Lord, resist the enemy, and confront the enemy everyday. The devil is real and our prayer time needs to include a level of spiritual warfare.

For this week's message in our Living On A Prayer series, Pastor Frank Bennett leads us to a deep dive into another prayer plan based on Psalm 23. This famous Psalm incorporates the names and attributes of God that we can use as a prayer plan.

We look at another prayer model this week in our "Living On A Prayer" series. Discipleship Pastor Terry Kruger leads us to understand how we can use this powerful prayer model in our own lives.

In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett gives the model Jesus prayer known as the Lord's Prayer. Jesus did not just give us a prayer to recite by memory. He gave us an outline of a prayer that can make our time with the Lord highly effective.

In this message Pastor Frank Bennett shares elements found in a powerful prayer group in the book of Acts that we can use in our own prayer lives to bring more power and impact to the discipline of prayer.