LBFC Weekly Sermons

This is an announcement and participation invitation for Father's Day on June 16, 2024. It is not part of any series of messages. Instructions for writing a general Psalm of thanksgiving, which can be adapted for Father's Day: https://www.oaks2b.com/2019/11/18/writing-a-psalm-of-thanksgiving/ Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC...

Jesus teaches his followers how they should pray in the very center of his sermon on the mount. This too, is our way to pray. There are two articles with various links related to this podcast: https://www.oaks2b.com/2024/06/07/links-to-the-lords-prayer-with-music/ https://www.oaks2b.com/2024/06/07/patterning-our-praying-as-jesus-taught/ We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series a...

Jesus turns his attention to our religious practices, and calls certain types of people hypocrites for doing their religious practices to be seen by others! However, Jesus doesn't mean by "hypocrite" what you and I normally mean. We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at  https://bibleproject.com/playlists/  and https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/. Vis...

This is an announcement and participation invitation for Mothers Day on May 12, 2024. It is not part of any series of messages. Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS

This week we take a break from the Sermon on the Mount series and add a new hot topic conversation considering the meaning of free speech and civil disobedience in our society and how to follow Jesus as we address injustice, with a focus on the example of Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org - Additional material and resources for this message are linked at https://ww...

Jesus turns his attention to how we use our words, particularly speaking on the topic of oaths and swearing. He roots his teaching in the Torah, as in previous case studies. He wants his followers to speak straightforwardly and without manipulating others.  Jesus moves us in ways that respects the image of God in each human being and God's purpose for humans. We encourage everyone to check out the...

Jesus continues his instruction on how to live according to the kingdom of the skies - the kingdom of God. This time he comments on a raging controversy of his day - the cause for which a man might divorce his wife, according to the Law. As usual, Jesus speaks in a way that respects the image of God in each human being and God's purpose for humans. The Bible Project podcast mentioned in this episo...

This message is a Resurrection Sunday message that stands on its own. It is not really in sequence with the Sermon on the Mount series. Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Scriptures quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyri...

Jesus continues his instruction on how to live according to the kingdom of the skies - the kingdom of God. He challenges particularly men relate to women in a manner that respects the image of God in each human being. We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at  https://bibleproject.com/playlists/ Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?h...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks in a way that any of us would be uncomfortable speaking, does he not? I mean, it seems like he is speaking like one who can bring blessing, one who has authority to speak in a way that is like the Torah and the Prophets! Why? How is this credible? We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at  https://bibleproject.com/playlists/ Visit us on...

Jesus begins to tell us how to live according to the kingdom of the skies - the kingdom of God. He begins with challenging us to relate to one another in a manner that respects the image of God in each human being. We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at https://bibleproject.com/playlists/ Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hoste...

Jesus begins the second portion of his sermon on the mountainside claiming that he is not "dismantling" the Law (Torah) and the Prophets. He is completing them! We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at https://bibleproject.com/playlists/ Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https:...

Jesus continues the introduction to his sermon on the mountainside by establishing a strong connection between his message and mission with the Torah and the Prophets. God is not changing direction; He is deepening and bringing to fruition his everlasting purpose in Jesus. We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at https://bibleproject.com/playlists/ Visit us on the web:  https...

Jesus begins his sermon on the mountainside with nine startling statements about blessing. Some people call these "the Beatitudes". How should we understand these? In this message we focus on the last three of the nine, beginning with Jesus' statement that it is peacemakers who will be known as the children of God. There will be consequences to working for God's peace, and thus we come to the last...

Jesus begins his sermon on the mountainside with nine startling statements about blessing. Some people call these "the Beatitudes". How should we understand these? How can it be a blessing to be poor in spirit, to grieve, to be unimportant? Is that what Jesus means? In this message we take a bit of time to get the big picture of what Jesus is doing in order to understand God's blessing. Then we fo...

We're starting a new series on the Sermon on the Mount inspired by and tracking the series that the Bible Project is doing. This is the introduction for LBFC and friends. We encourage everyone to check out the Bible Project series at https://bibleproject.com/playlists/introducing-the-sermon-on-the-mount/ Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button...

Christmas Day is approaching! This week we consider, in a short meditation, the Advent theme of Love - God's Love. How do we know what God is like, what His love looks like? We look at Jesus, and remain in communion with Him. Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/......

Advent season is here! This week we consider, in a short meditation, the Advent theme of Joy. Paul writes "Be joyful always!" Is that a command or what? How does that work? Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Scriptures quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New...

Advent season is here! This week we consider, in a short meditation, the Advent theme of Peace. How can we have peace in a world dominated by death? Where does our peace come from and how is it connected to Jesus? Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Scriptures q...

Advent season is here! This week we consider, in a short meditation, the Advent theme of Hope. Why do we have hope? Where does our hope come from and how is it connected to Jesus? Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Scriptures quotations taken from the Holy Bibl...

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us... along with a number of wars and chaos in Washington! How can we celebrate Thanksgiving when the world is such a mess? Visit us on the web:  https://www.lbfc.org . Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Scriptures quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International V...

This week we consider the profound reality of God's love and how through communion with Him and growing to know Him, His love transforms us so that we begin to love like He loves. Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org . Additional material and resources for this message are linked at https://www.oaks2b.com/2023/11/09/notes-on-focusing-on-jesus-its-all-a-gift-message/ Give: https://www.paypal.c...

This week we consider that maintaining and building communion with Jesus is another way to describe living by the Spirit, bearing the fruit of the Spirit. It is moving in life and choosing to trust Jesus through the normal everyday events of life. Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by Adam Selzer: https://creativecommo...

This week we consider Jesus' call to be peacemakers- children of God! Do we trust God for justice, that He will make things right? When we refuse to forgive and seek revenge on others, it breaks our communion with Him! Communion with Jesus is vital to our calling to be peacemakers. Visit us on the web: https://www.lbfc.org Give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3ZJ93YXC6X9AS Music by...

This week we consider whether or not we believe what the Psalmist writes in Psalm 23. Dallas Willard says, "Psalm 23 covers the whole of the spiritual life in God's kingdom. It's all there — except for the essential understanding of the historical Jesus."  Psalm 23 describes life in communion with God - the one foundational reality of the Christian life without which we can do nothing. Do we belie...