LifePoint Church

Worshiping Jesus together radically re-orients our lives around the person of Jesus. When we gather as a church, we experience a unique opportunity to realize and celebrate who God is and what he has done as well as encourage one another to one another to be changed into the people God calls us to become. This weekend, we’re asking God to reveal himself to us and shape us into the individuals and...

Following Jesus is not a solo journey but is designed to be experienced together. Sometimes the pace and structure of our modern lives seem to work against our ability to build meaningful relationships. However, being part of the body of Christ includes intrinsic connections with God’s people, and we want to create strong relationships so that we can follow Jesus together. Let’s explore some of th...

The writer of Hebrews tells us to motivate each other towards love and good deeds. That is the essence of serving others. God wants us to serve others by loving them and doing good deeds for them. The way Jesus loved people and gave everything for them is our motivation. The people we serve are changed by the love of Jesus, and so are we. Support the show

What does Mt. Arbel have to do with Jesus' life and life in our town right now? One more location important in Jesus' life helps us understand the connection between Jesus' mission and our lives and church. Let's explore how we can be part of Jesus' ongoing mission. Support the show

Joseph took Mary and Jesus into Egypt because Jesus' life was threatened. They joined a Jewish community living in exile before returning home. So much of our life includes a longing for a reality that remains beyond our grasp, a longing for a place where everything fits in its place, where everything is just right--our life could be considered a life in exile. Let's follow the steps of...

Our character and perspective is shaped by the people we’ve interacted with and the places we have lived far more than we often realize. It’s surprising to remember how this is also true for Jesus. God chose some surprising and unassuming places to shape the life of his Son. This weekend, we consider the significance of Jesus’ hometown and the meaning behind the title we often use: Jesus of Nazare...

In the story of beginnings from Genesis, we see humanity moving away from God in rebellion while God keeps moving closer in his grace toward humanity. To conclude this series, we find God bringing judgment to scatter people as a result of their pride. However, even in judgment God is acting graciously to create a good ending for the human story. How can we trust God with the broken parts of our li...

In Genesis 6, we see the fascinating record of Noah’s life and the events that illustrate God’s heart towards sin. God speaks to Noah and instructs him to build an ark to save Noah and his family from a great flood. The account of Noah’s life leads us to a new understanding about an unlikely character that shows up in this Old Testament story. Today, we’ll see God’s plan to save more than Noah and...

Genesis reiterates answers to our big questions about life and reality as the book turns from the generations descended from Adam to the events of Noah’s life. In chapters 5 and 6 of Genesis, we are called to remember fundamental realities that shape all life experiences. Through one of the most unusual Bible stories, we can remember the ultimate reality of life and the importance of our decisions...

Adam and Eve’s family story demonstrates the results of their rebellion against God by causing sin to flourish. However, God determines to overcome human sinfulness with his grace. Through the story of Cain and Abel, we understand more clearly what’s wrong with our world (and ourselves), but we also see how God is making things right again. As we allow God to change us, we can be a part of the cha...

Genesis starts off with an incredible account of thewonderful creation of our planet and the beginningof mankind. God Himself considers the work good. However, quickly into the story we see so much go very wrong. We encounter deceit and betrayal and watch as all humanity chooses independence from their Creator. This is colossal fall of man impacts everything that God had made and Genesis 3 ends wi...

In the story of the beginning of all life from Genesis, what if God is answering a slightly different question than we're asking? In this new series, we want to better understand God, ourselves, and the world we share with God and others. We want to develop our identity and our relationship with the world and with God based on what God has said. Who is God? Who are we? Why does anything exist...

Life has a way of bringing us to testing points…moments that prove our character, the quality of our relationships, and probe the depths of our faith in our Heavenly Father. In those vulnerable moments, the evil one comes along to trap us and destroy our lives. That is why we are asking our Father lead us away from the test, and that, when we are tested, he rescue us from the evil… Support the sho...

Who has wounded you so deeply or so recently that you’re having a hard time forgiving? Maybe you know that you’ve mistreated someone and need to ask their forgiveness? Forgiveness is such a vital part of our relationships with God and with other people that Jesus included it in the prayer he taught us to pray. Many have observed that we’re never more like God than when we forgive; maybe that’s why...

Have you ever struggled with anxiety for today or worry about your future? What difference would it make if you could actively and daily trust God to meet your needs every moment of every day? Together, we’re learning what it looks like to depend on our God, asking “Give us today our daily bread.” Support the show

What if the biggest change God makes in our world when we pray is the change that he makes in us? This weekend we’re offering up a beautiful but also a daring prayer for God’s will to be done on earth just like it is in heaven. Sometimes we wonder whether everything that happens in life is a result of God’s will, or we struggle between the life we expected and the life we’ve experienced. Maybe par...

How have you experienced the gap between already and not yet? Already and not yet is that time when you’ve already finished your classes but you haven’t yet had your graduation or you’re already old enough to drive but don’t yet have your license. These are the moments when one reality is already true but you are not yet enjoying the full experience of that reality. How does this idea of already-n...

What is one thing you would like to change in yourself or in our world? A little bit of change would probably do us all some good, but change can be difficult. Jesus really does change everything, and the way he taught his disciples to create change is a little surprising—it was through prayer. Making this prayer part of your practice can change this world and just might change your life too. Let&...

What is church and who is it for? This is one of the most significant questions we can consider, and our response will help answer so many other important life questions. At LifePoint we want to influence people to find Jesus and follow Jesus, and we want to be intentional about the steps we take to follow Jesus consistently. This weekend we focus our attention on Jesus' purpose for his churc...

At LifePoint, we believe that people grow most often by forming Jesus-centered relationships where they are truly known and loved, where they give and receive support, and where they live the truth that they know. Where do these relationships best form? In a small group – we truly are Better Together! Support the show

Just like modest investments can grow over time, our investment into God’s kingdom generates growth and produces eternal dividends. The apostle Paul presented the Macedonian believers as an example of generous giving to the Corinthian church and to us. Let’s explore some of the reasons to grow in generosity together. Support the show

Confronting others concerning biblical/theological compromise is never easy or pleasant. Such encounters must be handled with sensitivity to the needs of others, directed by spiritual wisdom and the Scriptures, and guided by the Holy Spirit. Paul closed chapter two of his letter to the Galatians by telling of his public encounter with Peter, during which Paul boldly confronted Peter concerning his...

On the surface, hearing God and following His commands seems straightforward. However, when God calls us to do something that generates fear in us, finding the courage to obey such a call is overwhelming. Today, we will explore the call God gave to Gideon and see how we can follow Gideon’s courage to obey God. Support the show

Jesus explicitly explained his purpose when He said “…I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). He said similar things many times, and these ideas are repeated, over and over again, by those who wrote the New Testament. Yet many people, who genuinely believe in Jesus, struggle with loneliness, anxiety, anger, fear and shame. These are clearly not the dominant feature...

Some relationships may imitate friendship, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Exploring the relationship between David and Jonathan in the Bible, we’ll identify some distinguishing features of friendship that are often overlooked and discover how to infuse our relationships with these essential ingredients. Support the show