Lenexa Baptist Church

fore·run·ner; a sign or warning of something to come, a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone. Before Jesus entered human life, there was another who was sent to alert the world of His coming. This week, Pastor Chad is in Luke 1 as we continue our journey to Christmas.

The angelic announcement to Mary was truly incredible, that she, being a virgin, would conceive and bear the Christ-child. What is also amazing is Mary’s response to this unbelievable news. Her posture is one that every believer should emulate, “ I am the bond servant of the Lord." Join LBC this week onsite or online as we begin the journey to Christmas.

Have you been without hope? In 1 Samuel 11, Jabesh Gilead is far off, without hope, and in desperate need of a Savior. The Lord will raise up His man who is humble, dependent, and most importantly empowered by the Holy Spirit to conquer Israel’s great enemy and work salvation for His glory. Does this sound familiar? It should for those who have come to know God’s salvation through Christ. Join us...

"Imagine receiving everything you pray for. Would it really be what you want? Sometimes, God gives us what we pray for just to show us how misguided we can be. In 1 Samuel this week, King Saul, the chosen leader of Israel, is found hiding, and as we’ll see, sometimes God’s judgment comes in the form of an answered prayer."

In 1 Samuel 10, Samuel says to Saul as he anoints his head with oil, “Is it not because the Lord has anointed you commander over His inheritance?” We’ve just completed the mid-term election cycle in the United States, and these words couldn't be more fitting. The text for this week teaches that it is ultimately God who raises up and He who sets down. Saul became king because God anointed him to be...

Long before the United States formed, politics and religion intersected. In fact, it was God who instituted this relationship, and the idea of separation of church and state was nonexistent. In 1 Samuel 9, you will see the freewill of man and the sovereignty of God at work when the first king is appointed over the nation Israel.

Ever ask God for something you desperately wanted, but He warned, “You don’t want that." After insisting, He delivered, and you quickly regretted ever asking. This week, in 1 Samuel 8, the Israelites wanted a king so they could be like everyone else, but God warned them of the consequences. Be careful what you ask for!

The Bible talks often about idols and the call to remove those fake gods from our lives. In 1 Samuel 7, the Israelites put away their man-made images and directed their worship to the one true God. Do we have false gods today? Money, professional athletes, celebrities, position, status, and even ourselves name a few. What would happen if we completely ignored all the distractions and turned to ful...

The Bible says, “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Some approach God with a very cavalier attitude. Others refer to His position and authority with little regard. This week, our study from 1 Samuel 6, Scripture will instruct us on how to approach a holy, righteous, and just God.

Jesus is known for His love and mercy, but the hand of God can be heavy toward those who are against Him. This weekend Pastor Chad will help you understand God's truth from 1 Samuel 5.

What does it look like when God removes His protective hand from your life? This isn’t a pleasant experience, but why does He do it, and can it be avoided? Pastor Chad will be in 1 Samuel 4 this weekend, and you don’t want to miss this life-crucial message.

Have you ever felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit…then ignored it? After that moment, did you ever wonder, “What might have happened if I would have followed?” This weekend Pastor Chad finishes 1 Samuel 3, when Samuel's obedience to God's calling resulted in the hand of the Lord continually working through him.

This weekend we’ll be taking a break from the 1 Samuel series but be sure to make plans to join us onsite for what will be a truly memorable service. You won’t want to miss Pastor Chad’s message this weekend and experience firsthand all that God is going to do at LBC.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

Have you ever been completely misunderstood? As you know, perception is not always reality. In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah appeared to be losing it when Eli, the priest, first saw her, but he came to realize she was broken and hurting. This weekend, Pastor Chad begins his message series on Samuel and reveals God’s perfect plan for his life.

Jesus told His disciples that people will hate you because they hated Him first. When those around you do not agree with you or like you because of your walk with Jesus, it’s not you they dislike; it’s Jesus Christ and what He stands for. How are we to respond when faced with such difficult opposition? Pastor Chad will answer that question by walking us through Jude 17-23 this week.

Is it really possible for a person to “unfollow” Jesus? The Bible states that “in latter times some will depart from the faith…” What does that mean and are there other indicators that help us better understand this statement? Pastor Chad will take us through 1 Timothy 4:1-9 and unpack the truth found in this text. The result has eternal ramifications, so it’s important to know the truth. Share wi...

When a caterpillar transforms into a Monarch butterfly, it’s new appearance doesn’t resemble at all what it once was. The Apostle Paul delivers this challenge in his letter to the church at Colossae stating, “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” In this message from Colossians 3:1-17, Pastor Chad will help us learn to put away our old self and put on our new life in Christ. B...

Do you know someone who needs love and hope? A concept that’s extremely difficult to wrap our minds around is that God literally spoke all things into existence. Equally as hard to grasp is that Jesus, God’s Son, lived, died, and rose from the dead so we can be with Him…forever. God wanted to be with us so much that He’d rather die for us than live without us. Pastor Chad will walk us through the...

For some, it’s extremely difficult to believe, there’s one theme that rings loud and clear throughout the Bible. God loves His creation and wants to have a relationship with us. In fact, He went to great lengths to make Himself accessible. He does not force it upon anyone. He didn’t make us robots and demand we love Him (that would not be love). Instead, He allows people to choose to believe, love...

What has the world come to? Every day in the news, we see constant blame, confusion, chaos, moral decay, death, uncertainty, and violence that plagues our nation and the entire world. Can it ever be fixed? Is there any hope at all? This Independence Day weekend, Pastor Chad will walk us through the pages of Scripture to answer these questions and offer hope. Be sure to invite a friend and if you k...

The beautiful thing about the Gospel, through the grace of God by faith in Jesus, is that we are given a pathway to be completely forgiven from all those things we’ve said, thought, and done that have kept us from a healthy relationship with Christ and others. Pastor Chad will help you from this study of Ephesians 2 discover how you can find complete forgiveness and freedom from even your worst of...

Over and over, studies show that when a father is engaged in the life of his family, the trajectory of that family’s future is at a significant advantage. When a Dad is walking with the Lord, the legacy impact increases exponentially. Dad’s do make the difference in the home. This Father’s Day weekend Pastor Chad will dive into Ephesians 5 to encourage and challenge men to be the Dad and husband c...