This is a Podcast from LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX - http://lifepointefw.com/
This message is Part 2 in the message series “JESUS 2019" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “His Humanity" Pastor Chuck talks about how Christ's identity is revealed in the Bible to be both God and man at the same time. Using three important theological phrases, he gives a detailed explanation of who Christ really is. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 31, 2019.
This message is Part 1 in the message series “JESUS 2019" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “His Identity" Pastor Chuck talks about how Christ's identity is revealed in the Bible to be both God and man at the same time. Using three important theological phrases, he gives a detailed explanation of who Christ really is. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
This message is Part 3 in the message series “AWAKENING” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “Awakening To Love”, Using the story of the prodigal son, Pastor Chuck talks about how much our heavenly Father loves us and how his love for us is shown in four distinct ways. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
This message is Part 2 in the message series “AWAKENING” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “Awakening To Help”, Pastor Chuck talks about the fact that we were created by God for relationships and we really do need each other. He reveals the three reasons we live disconnected lives, the four reasons why we need the help of others everyday and the three benefits that come with letting others help us. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
This message is Part 1 in the message series “AWAKENING” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “Awakening To Longing”, Pastor Chuck talks the emptiness we feel in our lives and how we looks to pleasure, possessions and people - but they can never bring ultimate satisfaction because they are temporary in nature. Using the stories of Solomon and the Prodigal Son, he discusses the fact that each of us has a "God-shaped" hole which only God can fill - and that is where we will find our ultimate satisfaction and meaning in life. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, April 23, 2017.
This message is the 10th and final part of the message series “I AM” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this Easter message titled, “I AM The Resurrection And The Life”, Pastor Chuck talks about how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything in our lives both now and for eternity. Using the story of Lazarus, he shows how the resurrection gives us hope, healing and help. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
This message is Part 9 of the message series “I AM” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “I AM The Good Shepherd”, Pastor Chuck talks about how Jesus is our good shepherd, our great friend and our loving Father. He also explains what it means to be a Christian and how everyone can come to know the Lord personally. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, April 9, 2017.
This message is Part 8 of the message series “I AM” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “I AM The Alpha & Omega”, Pastor Chuck talks about how Jesus is the Alpha & Omega for our eternity, for our salvation and for our lives. He "connects the dots" of various Biblical passages to help us see Jesus and His incredible plan for our lives. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, April 2, 2017.
This message is Part 7 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Light Of The World", Pastor Chuck talks about the reality of living in a dark world (that is getting darker) and how God's light can dispel the darkness. He further explains how the coming of Christ forever shined God's light in the world and how we as Christians are called to be God's light. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
This message is Part 6 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Door", Pastor Chuck talks about how Jesus is the only door to a relationship with God and He alone offers us protection and provision and a life with incredible potential and purpose. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
This message is Part 5 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Way, The Truth & The Life", Pastor Chuck talks about life's ultimate question: HOW CAN I GET TO HEAVEN. He answers that question by telling how Jesus is the only way, the absolute truth and the genuine life for each of us. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
This message is Part 4 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The True Vine", Pastor Chuck discusses the lessons of the vineyard from John 15:1-11. Jesus uses the metaphor of the vineyard to talk about how we can produce God's fruit in our lives. Pastor Chuck explains what this passage really means, what fruit really is and our we can have a greater connection with Christ, the True Vine. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
This message is Part 3 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Bread Of Life", Pastor Chuck talks about the miracle of the feeding of 5000 and the lessons it has for our lives today. Jesus as the bread of life is the only thing that can satisfy us, secure us and save us. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
This message is Part 2 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Messiah", Pastor Chuck discusses the claim that Jesus made to be the long-awaited Messiah and gives five specific ways Jesus shows Himself as the Messiah. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
This message is Part 1 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus The Great I AM", Pastor Chuck discusses the claim that Jesus made to be "I AM". By going back to the story of Moses and the burning bush, he gives the meaning of the name "I AM" and how it was used in Scripture to describe God and how it is also used to describe Jesus - because Jesus is indeed God. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Guest speaker Terry Nichols shared a message titled, "Names In Scripture" and discussed the significance of names and how God often changed names to reflect a changed life. He goes further to give the back story of the name of Jesus and why His name is the only name by which we can be saved. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, February 5, 2017
This message is Part 4 of our first series of 2017 titled, "REBOOT" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Reboot Your Finances", Pastor Chuck boils down the entire teaching of the Bible regarding finances into 8 words: Spend Less, Save More, Don't Owe, Give First - and he discusses what this means and how it works in our lives. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, January 29, 2017
This message is Part 3 of our first series of 2017 titled, "REBOOT" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Reboot Your Fitness". Pastor Chuck shares what the Bible has to say about our bodies and our health. Using the word "F.I.T.", he talks about how to get healthy - FOCUS, INTENTIONALITY & TENACITY. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, January 22, 2017
This message is Part 1 of our first series of 2017 titled, "REBOOT" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Reboot Your Faith", Pastor Chuck how we can reboot our faith by: 1. Making sure you have a real relationship with Jesus 2. Making an intentional decision to grow 3. Making a commitment to be a part of a LifeGroup 4. Using your gifts and talents in ministry 5. By being generous 6. By telling others the good news of Jesus. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, January 8, 2017
This message is the New Year's Day message from Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about how we can have our best year ever as we remember three things about life, time and commitment, do three things regarding the past, future and present and have three things - focus, priorities and lifestyle.
This message is Part 4 of our 2016 Christmas message series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Rescue Us", Pastor Chuck explains what the word "ADVENT" means and how the coming of Christ at Christmas was God's intentional rescue plan for the world. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016
This message is Part 3 of the series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Bring Us To God", Pastor Chuck talks about how the birth of Christ was part of God's intentional plan to save the world. Using four key words: Sinful, Separated, Sentenced & Saved, Pastor Chuck explains how each one of us can come to know God personally and experience the greatest gift ever given - Jesus Himself. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, December 18, 2016
This message is Part 2 of the series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Bring God To Us", Pastor Chuck talks about how the birth of Christ was God's way of revealing Himself to the world. Using four key words: Identification, Incarnation, Revelation, & Transformation, Pastor Chuck explains how Christmas was God's way of showing us who He really is - and how we can know Him. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, December 11, 2016
This is a special "Thanksgiving" themed message presented by four of our LifePointe pastors: Lead Pastor Chuck Bernal, LifeGroups/Logistics Pastor Michael Cranford, Student Pastor Chris Williams and Associate Student Pastor Brian Jones. This message was presented on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, Texas.
Pastor Chuck brings our Miracle Of Mercy series to a close as he shares 5 life lessons learned for our Mission of Mercy weekend. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on November 20, 2016.
Are you looking for a cause bigger than yourself? Do you want to have lasting influence and help people? God is calling all of us to do just that. He desires for everyone to have the opportunity to accept his mercy. We are part of that plan as agents of mercy. The world can be a mean place, but we can influence others by showing mercy. In this message Pastor Chuck Bernal continues his series "The Miracle Of Mercy" with a powerful message about how you can be an agent of mercy to a lost and dying world. In this message, you will learn how to apply the principles of mercy to your daily habits and exercise mercy to change people’s lives.
This message is Part 7 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about our calling to help other people. The message is titled, "Our Ministry Of Mercy". Using three "Compassion-ate" case studies, a leper being healed by Jesus, a paralyzed man finding hope and healing and a group of sinners meeting Jesus, Pastor Chuck talks about how we can help the least, the last and the lost find God's mercy in their lives. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
This message is Part 6 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about how we can help people move “From Misery To Mercy”. One of the most important things we can do as Christians is to pass on the mercy we have received from God to others, especially in tangible acts of kindness and compassion. Mercy is unearned kindness - literally "LOVE IN ACTION". Using the story of The Good Samaritan, Pastor Chuck talks about why and how we should show tangible kindness to others and how we can help to move people "From Misery To Mercy". This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 23, 2016
This message is Part 5 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about “From Messy To Mercy”. Did you know that whatever wrong things you have done or whatever mistakes you have made - God wants to show you MERCY and give you a fresh start. NO ONE is too far gone from GRACE. No one is too far away for FORGIVENESS In this message, Pastor Chuck shares with us how we can move from MESSY to MERCY. Using Luke 15 and the stories Jesus told about a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son and how each of those teach us how important and valuable lost people are to God and how we can find our way back to our Father. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 16, 2016.
This message is Part 4 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about “Mercy Forgives Others”. Mercy is undeserved forgiveness and unearned kindness. Jesus spoke about it often - in the Lord’s prayer, in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant as well as many other passages.He taught that you not only need to receive God’s mercy, but also give it to others. Through God’s mercy, you receive freedom. When you extend mercy to others, you are helping them experience that same freedom. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 9, 2016.
This message is Part 3 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about “God’s Mercy & Our Failures”. Our God is a God of second chances and fresh starts. The truth is WE HAVE ALL FAILED in some way, at some time in some context - and we ALL need God's mercy to move past our past. Some of us are still weighed down by our failure(s) and we need to be set free once and for all. Here's the good news, you do not have to be defined, defeated or destroyed by your failure - all because our God is a God of MERCY. Your name is not FAILURE - because of Jesus, your name is FORGIVEN! In this message, Pastor Chuck talk about Peter’s colossal failure on the night before Jesus was crucified and how in spite of what he did, he found forgiveness and a renewed purpose for his life. And so can you. So, don’t quit, and don’t give up, even when you’ve experienced failure. Instead, allow God to use failure to move you forward. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 2, 2016.
This message is Part 2 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the backstory of the life of Paul the Apostle and how, in spite of his past, God showed him mercy and was able to use him to do great things. With that in mind, he shared 5 principles showing how God can use us as well. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
This message is Part 1 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck defines the Biblical concept of mercy and how mercy describes the character of God more than anything else. He then shares the 3 reasons why we all need mercy and how we can receive it. The message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
The tragedy of 9/11 changed our country and our lives forever. In a special message, Pastor Chuck Bernal share 5 important lessons from 9/11 that we must never forget. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This message is Part 6 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the importance of church membership and what it means to be a member of the LifePointe Church family - the 6 G's (Grace, Growth, Group, Gifts, Giving, Going). The message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 4, 2016.
This message is Part 5 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck discusses the 10 values that define us and comprise the DNA of our church - The LifePointe Statements. The message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, August 28, 2016.
This message is Part 4 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck reviews the purpose, mission and vision of our church and discussed the Biblical foundation that undergirds everything we do.
This message is Part 3 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message we about the FUEL that drives a purpose driven church and the importance of understanding our purpose, mission and vision.
This message is Part 1 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message we learn that Jesus started the church, sustains the church and loves the church. Because of this, we should love the church too. This message was delivered on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This message by Pastor Chuck Bernal was presented in light of the terrible tragedy that took place in Dallas, TX on Thursday, July 7, 2016 when 5 police officers were shot and killed. The heart of the message is to bring understanding and comfort in light of this situation. This message was delivered on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This message is Part 3 of the series "Above & Beyond" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. The title for this message is "Above & Beyond Expectations". This message is a call to believe God for great things and expect more than we ever thought was possible. The message reveals the things that steal, reveal and seal our EEL (Eager Expectation Level). This message was delivered on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This message is Part 2 of the series "Above & Beyond" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. The title for this message is "Living An Above & Beyond Lifestyle - Going The Second Mile". The heart of this message centers on the call of God to do more and be more than is expected by going the "second mile". This message challenges each person to get out of their comfort zone of "good enough" and strive for excellence in every area of life. This message was delivered on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This is a special Father's Day message titled, "Above & Beyond Parenting". In this message Pastor Chuck Bernal talks about the importance of stepping up to be the very best parent that you can be. This message talks about practical ways to help raise children in God's way and prepare them to be fully devoted followers of Christ and productive adults. This message was delivered on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
The title of this message by Pastor Chuck Bernal is "You Were Made For A Mission". In this message Pastor Chuck Bernal about the pervasive boredom that many people live with everyday due to the fact that they are living for small purposes and were created for so much more - we were literally MADE FOR A MISSION. Using 2 Corinthians 4, he then discusses five ways that fulfilling God's mission can help each one of us to develop a "missions mindset". This message was delivered on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
The title of this message by Student Pastor Chris Williams is "Dream Big". In this message Pastor Chris talks about the importance of having a big dream and how we as believers can find God's dream for our lives. This message was delivered on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
The title of this message by Pastor Chuck Bernal is "You Are Worth It". In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the four ways to determine the value of something and how these show our intrinsic worth to God. This message was delivered on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
The title of this message by Pastor Chuck Bernal is "The Person God Uses". In this message Pastor Chuck discusses how God chooses and uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He shares 8 Biblical insights about the kind of person God uses and how we can be used by God in our own lives. This message was delivered on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This is Pastor Chuck Bernal's 2016 Mother's Day message titled, "MOM - The Unsung Hero". In this message Pastor Chuck discusses the definition of a superhero and how mothers exemplify that definition in three ways: By loving their kids, by protecting their kids and by investing in their kids. This message was delivered on Mother's Day, May 8, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
This message is an overview of what it means to praise God and how the power of praise can impact our lives. Using three "POP Passages" and sharing three "POP Principles", Pastor Chuck Bernal underscores the significance of praise and why it is important for every Christian. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
This is the fourth and final message in Pastor Chuck Bernal's series, "UNCHAINED" (Breaking Free From The Pain, The Power And The Prison Of The Past). The message is titled, "MESSAGE - Sharing Your Story Is Powerful And LifeChanging". In this message Pastor Chuck talks about how God can turn our greatest problems into His greatest platform by using our stories to impact the lives of others. Only God can turn our mess into a message and our tests into our testimonies. God doesn't just want to set us free from the pain, the power and the prison of the past - He wants to use us to help others be set free as well. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, April 24, 2016.
This is the third message in Pastor Chuck Bernal's series, "UNCHAINED" (Breaking Free From The Pain, The Power And The Prison Of The Past). The message is titled, "MERCY - Understanding The Power Of Forgiveness". In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the negative impact of anger, hatred and bitterness in our lives and why it is a "poison". He then encourages us to replace bitterness with forgiveness and show mercy to anyone that has hurt us or wronged us. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, April 17, 2016.