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This weekend as we turn our attention to the latter portion of 2 Samuel 2, we will see a first in Israel, civil war. Israel had no guidelines, rules, or laws from God as it pertains to civil war because it was never part of the design. In the sinfulness of man and the deceitfulness of Satan, however, civil war will break out and it will be ugly. Death is the overwhelming theme of this chapter and...

This weekend as we turn our attention to the latter portion of 2 Samuel 2, we will see a first in Israel, civil war. Israel had no guidelines, rules, or laws from God as it pertains to civil war because it was never part of the design. In the sinfulness of man and the deceitfulness of Satan, however, civil war will break out and it will be ugly. Death is the overwhelming theme of this chapter and...

As David begins his reign, he writes a song of personal grief. David grieves the loss of Saul and Jonathan. He remembers past days of faithfulness as the king and the nation walked in faithfulness to God and knew His blessing. He also grieves what has been lost in disobedience and sin. Saul started off so well but sin ate his latter years. Sin and disobedience took away his opportunity to reign. S...

As David begins his reign, he writes a song of personal grief. David grieves the loss of Saul and Jonathan. He remembers past days of faithfulness as the king and the nation walked in faithfulness to God and knew His blessing. He also grieves what has been lost in disobedience and sin. Saul started off so well but sin ate his latter years. Sin and disobedience took away his opportunity to reign. S...

Most of us have thought at one time or another, “If I could just get through this, then everything will be smooth sailing.” For most of David’s journey, he literally had to run and fight for his life. Now, as we open to 2 Samuel 1, David will finally be anointed king. You would think that everything would settle down, but no. The first thing he faces is a dilemma between Judah and Israel. In our t...

Most of us have thought at one time or another, “If I could just get through this, then everything will be smooth sailing.” For most of David’s journey, he literally had to run and fight for his life. Now, as we open to 2 Samuel 1, David will finally be anointed king. You would think that everything would settle down, but no. The first thing he faces is a dilemma between Judah and Israel. In our t...

Johnny Manziel hit the High School football scene dazzling fans with his natural skills & ability. After being pursued by several colleges, Johnny landed at Texas A&M. In 2012, he led his team to beat the unbeatable, Alabama Crimson Tide, and earning the nick name Johnny Football and becoming the first college freshman to ever win the Heisman. As a sophomore in 2014, he was drafted by the NFL to g...

Johnny Manziel hit the High School football scene dazzling fans with his natural skills & ability. After being pursued by several colleges, Johnny landed at Texas A&M. In 2012, he led his team to beat the unbeatable, Alabama Crimson Tide, and earning the nick name Johnny Football and becoming the first college freshman to ever win the Heisman. As a sophomore in 2014, he was drafted by the NFL to g...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, was martyred by the Nazi’s during WW2. While in a concentration camp, he wrote a hymn. One stanza says this, “And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and beloved hand.” Bonhoeffer expresses a truth that every man o...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, was martyred by the Nazi’s during WW2. While in a concentration camp, he wrote a hymn. One stanza says this, “And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and beloved hand.” Bonhoeffer expresses a truth that every man o...

August 6, 2023 Scott Dawson This week’s message comes from Philippians 1, which challenges us to focus our attention solely on Jesus. Paul offers clear instruction on living out our Christian faith in prayer through the love, knowledge, sincerity, and purpose found in Christ. Worship with LBC this weekend and consider bringing someone you know who needs encouragement right now.

August 6, 2023 Scott Dawson This week’s message comes from Philippians 1, which challenges us to focus our attention solely on Jesus. Paul offers clear instruction on living out our Christian faith in prayer through the love, knowledge, sincerity, and purpose found in Christ. Worship with LBC this weekend and consider bringing someone you know who needs encouragement right now.

For centuries, curiosity and intrigue has always surrounded the idea of speaking to the dead. In our text this weekend, from 1 Samuel 28, its noted that Saul seeks after a medium and learns what’s coming next. The news is quite disturbing. Does Scripture have more to say about engaging in this kind of activity? Is it demonic? What was Saul’s relationship with God at the time? You won’t want to mis...

For centuries, curiosity and intrigue has always surrounded the idea of speaking to the dead. In our text this weekend, from 1 Samuel 28, its noted that Saul seeks after a medium and learns what’s coming next. The news is quite disturbing. Does Scripture have more to say about engaging in this kind of activity? Is it demonic? What was Saul’s relationship with God at the time? You won’t want to mis...

This week David finds himself in another tight spot. Will he risk another confrontation with Saul or flee for protection? On the surface, it’s easy to be critical of David’s choice. His choice is not unlike most decisions we face. The decisions we make in life are not always between good and evil, but better or best. In this passage, I will unveil some important principles to help guide our decisi...

This week David finds himself in another tight spot. Will he risk another confrontation with Saul or flee for protection? On the surface, it’s easy to be critical of David’s choice. His choice is not unlike most decisions we face. The decisions we make in life are not always between good and evil, but better or best. In this passage, I will unveil some important principles to help guide our decisi...

Despite his circumstances, David’s faithfulness and trust in the Lord enabled him to escape the threats he often faced. Two very different men, David and Saul, on a trajectory determined by God’s ultimate plan and the choices each would make to either surrender to God or pretend to know God. This week’s message will challenge believers and nonbelievers alike to consider their path and walk with Go...

Despite his circumstances, David’s faithfulness and trust in the Lord enabled him to escape the threats he often faced. Two very different men, David and Saul, on a trajectory determined by God’s ultimate plan and the choices each would make to either surrender to God or pretend to know God. This week’s message will challenge believers and nonbelievers alike to consider their path and walk with Go...

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.

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

How do we respond when we are treated unjustly? Our natural response is anger and vengeance. God’s people must be marked in a different way. In this passage, the voice of God comes to David from an unusual source. When confronted with God’s Word, he will extend forgiveness, trust God, and move forward in faithfulness. It is a powerful and relevant lesson for all of us as we seek to imitate King Je...

How do we respond when we are treated unjustly? Our natural response is anger and vengeance. God’s people must be marked in a different way. In this passage, the voice of God comes to David from an unusual source. When confronted with God’s Word, he will extend forgiveness, trust God, and move forward in faithfulness. It is a powerful and relevant lesson for all of us as we seek to imitate King Je...

This week, in 1 Samuel 25, David sends his men to seek provisions from a man named Nabal. David’s men quickly discovered that Nabal was a bitter man who only cared for himself. David’s response was to bring harm to Nabal but, ultimately, God judged Nabal’s selfishness and also prevented David from doing something he might later regret. How we respond to those who wrong us requires that we wait upo...