LifePoint Sermon Podcast

A successful marriage doesn't happen by accident, it is built by work, effort, and sacrifice.

The Lord has been faithful to LifePoint Church for 17 years! In this anniversary sermon, Dr. Justin Jackson reminds us of the importance of looking forward to the day when the Church is united with Christ. 

God doesn't minimize or overlook your pain, he gives us hope that is far greater than it. 

Our past often full of regret and baggage. However, John 18 and 21 remind that God is greater than our deepest mistakes and redeems it all through Christ. 

Growing with Christ is an ongoing process and requires time, effort, and planning. With the start of the new year, we hope you and your family make it a priority to grow in your relationship with the Lord.

What makes a life worth living? The world offers a million different answers, but the Bible makes it clear, a life worth living recognizes: God is eternal, We are Frail, Sin and God's wrath, Our Need for God's Grace. 

Psalm 98 declares the joy that God's people experienced in the past, experiences now, and will experience in the future when Christ returns. 

The balance of faith and works often confuses Christians and leads to arguments. However, the Bible makes it clear that salvation comes from faith alone, but that faith is never alone. Those who truly believe in Christ for salvation live out their faith and do good works for our neighbors. Genuine faith always produces good works. 

Adam's sin in Genesis 3 was not exclusive to him, but spread to all humanity because we are born from Adam. Therefore, we are all sinners and deserve death. This means that apart from an act of God's mercy, there is no hope of escaping the punishment for our sin. However, this is why God's Son (second and eternal person of the Trinity) came to this world as a man: to undo the sin that the first man Adam committed. 

In this sermon, we are encouraged and reminded that Christ is our Good Shepherd. We are his and belong to him. He has promised to always be with us and for us. 

Pharaoh's dreams have come and famine has struck the land. Many people, including Joseph's brothers have come to Egypt in search of grain. Joseph does not seek vengeance, but puts his brothers to the test.

Joseph's life is one of many highs and lows. In this sermon, we explore God's work in Joseph's life and the success he receives from God. 

Despite being sold into slavery and facing false accusations from Potiphar's wife, Joseph remains faithful to God, leading to his eventual success in difficult circumstances. True prosperity comes from the Lord's presence, which provides strength and resilience during trials.

Genesis 38 is one of the most unique and stranger chapters in the Bible. However, when read in its proper context in both Genesis and the entire Old Testament, we encounter a narrative that speaks loudly about us and tendencies to chase temporary satisfaction.

Through Joseph's suffering, we are reminded of the profound connections to Christ, who also faced betrayal and suffering. The sermon closes with a call to place our faith in Jesus, recognizing that our pain is not in vain and that God is continually at work within our lives.

In Genesis chapter 35, God commands Jacob to return to Bethel and build an altar, emphasizing the importance of worship and purity by instructing Jacob to rid his household of foreign gods. As they journey, God's protection covers Jacob and his family, enabling them to arrive safely. God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob by changing his name to Israel, promising that he will become a great nation with kings among his descendants. The chapter concludes with the death of Rachel during childbirth, underscoring the complexities of life and the fulfillment of God's promises amidst human struggles.

Timothy felt the pressure to be ashamed of or timid about the gospel because of the hostile world around him, but Paul encourages him to be unashamed of the good news and persevere.

Jesus warns us that on the final day of judgment he will not receive those who reject and are ashamed of him. May we never forsake Jesus or be ashamed of his gospel.

Peter's denial of Jesus shows what being ashamed of Jesus looks like; however, those who have been ashamed and have repented receive grace and forgiveness. We will not be ashamed of Christ but will accept his grace in our times of weakness. 

Paul was unashamed of the gospel of Jesus; it is the good news that has taken away the shame of sin and brought life. Because our sins are forgiven, we will live unashamed to be Christians.

Living the Christian life requires selfless caring for one another well, accountability and prayer for one another, and welcoming others into our communities.

Christians are called to live active lives in their communities, demonstrating mercy and good deeds so that the Christ and His kingdom are exhibited through their lives.

Christians are called to live active lives in their communities, presenting a true example of what it means to follow God by facing trials with grace, by listening well, and by obeying the Word of God.

As Jacob's rollercoaster of a life continues, we see the ongoing sin of trying to help God with his plan. The results are often bad, and in Jacob's case, destructive and painful. 

Jacob's life is full of ups and downs. When we take a close look at his reunion with Esau, we see that experiences with God do not make us perfect, we all have indwelling sin to kill, and we can rest in God's sovereignty through our spiritual highs and lows.

Pain and suffering is often God's way of grabbing our attention. In this passage, we see the pre-incarnate Christ wrestle with Jacob and leaving Jacob with the mark of a walking limp. Although we fight against our struggles with God, blessings often follow. The example shown to us in the life of Jacob ultimately points us to Jesus on the cross. Despite the grim and dark nature of his death, the hope and blessing of the resurrection followed shortly after. 

Jacob's soon-to-be encounter with Esau teaches us many things: 1. Even after following God we must face the effects of our sin, 2. We are not alone when we face our past, 3. God answers prayer, 4. We should fear God and not man.

We trust in a big God. Our God is not a small idol that can be tucked away in a bag or hidden in a tent. Instead, we worship the God over all things. Since this is the case, we can trust in the Lord to provide all that we need. 

When we look at God for who he is: the sovereign Lord over all, it becomes clear that everything is truly about him. We are not the end all be all, he is. Therefore, he is the source of all things, and we are the instruments that he chooses to use. Because God uses us in this way, we can see his goodness in that he uses the small things to complete his perfect plan. 

Envy is a poison that effects us all. When we look at others and their appearances, success, and influence, it's far too easy to compare ourselves and grow envious. The envy we are prone to feeling robs of God's joy, and takes our eyes away from him. Therefore, we should look to God and not ourselves for all that we've been given and blessed with.

Sin is no laughing matter and always has consequences. No matter where we are you cannot outrun God. You cannot outrun his blessing, plan, promises, or his judgement and consequences. 

God comes to us in our mess. This is evident in the life of Jacob. He has been a liar, a manipulator, and selfish. However, because God is good, he comes to Jacob and reminds of the promise that was made to him long before. God's promises are not conditioned on what we have done, but on what God has accomplished in Christ. 

As often seen in the book of Genesis, we have a terrible habit of trying to help out God. However, when we attempt to get our hands in his perfect, the effects are negative and not how we think they will turn out. But thanks be to God that he is sovereign and over our own actions. 

The makes it clear that God tests his people. This is seen throughout the life of Abraham and his family as they begin to grow. However, even in times of testing like the famine seen in Genesis 26, God is at work and is faithful. Therefore, we can trust in God's word and not in our circumstantial vision.

The story of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob is easy to overlook. However, when we read our Bibles closely and carefully, we begin to see the pattern of sinful people giving up the blessings of God for temporary satisfaction.

There is nothing in this world can thwart the sovereign work of God. This means that in our accomplishments, failures, struggles, and success are all part of God's plan. This is made clear throughout the entire Bible and is put on full display in the birth of Isaac. Our prayer should be to rest in God's sovereign hand in our life rather than resist it when things get difficult.

When the most difficult moments come do you hold on to God? As the story of Abraham comes to a close and his death draws near, we see a great example of faith that lasts. 

In this sermon, we explore the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah, and God's enduring promise to make Abraham a great nation.

Abraham faced one of the most difficult tests recorded in the Bible. His example is important for us and emphasizes the importance of trials in strengthening our faith and character. Through Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and God's provision of a ram, we see the significance of faithful obedience, foreshadowing Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

The goal of following Jesus is to imitate him and build his kingdom on earth through repentance and faith. We do this by the power of the Holy Spirit in us. He empowers believers to live out their faith and encourages reliance on him through prayer, scripture, fellowship, and service.

Palm Sunday is the start of Holy Week: the final week before Jesus' death on the cross. In this sermon, we explore why Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem like did and its significance for us today.