LifePointe Church Sermon of the Week

The Kingdom of God is kingdom that comes to change a person from the the inside out. Religion seeks to change a person from the outside hoping that it will reach the heart. In Mark 7, Jesus challenges the Pharisees to worry about the matters and motives of the heart and to not be so concerned with the traditions of man. Join us as Pastor Drew challenges us with total surrender to God.

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Bryce is back to encourage us to welcome Holy Spirit into all aspects of our life. Jesus said it would be better if He left because He would send us an Advocate in the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit will convict us of sin, be a comforter, and equip us to live and be used by Him.

This week we have guest speaker Pastor Bryce Meyer. Pastor Bryce pastors in Bismarck, ND and here to minister a powerful message today. How do we prepare for the God moments in our life? Can we prepare? Pastor Bryce will challenge and encourage on how we can make sure the soil of our hearts is ready to receive from God.

The Kingdom is near! What great and joyful news! And it is so near that the God of the universe wants close relationship with you and I. Jesus demonstrated a life of intimacy with the Father and had the desire that we too would be one with Him as He is one with the Father. God is not impressed by our lip service, religion, or spiritual busyness. He desires intimacy with us.

Jesus shows up in the everyday life and invites us into a lifelong journey of transformation. He will interrupt our routines, show up in the mundane, or speak to us in the small things. The kingdom is near and that is good news! This week Pastor Tony continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark.

After a storm that left devastation and much of Iowa without power, we had church outside this morning. It was only fitting we were encouraged that God's kingdom is not a building, an institution, or just a doctrine, but relationship to the God of the universe. Kicking off our new series "The Kingdom is Near", Pastor Drew shares a message from Mark 1 on John the Baptist's introduction of King Jesu...

As we conclude our series "Hungry for Wisdom", Pastor Tony challenges us with a message on leaving a legacy of wisdom. The bible says we are but a vapor, here one day and gone the next. We can make the mistake of thinking our life doesn't matter much. Instead let us live a rich and full life by choosing God's ways of wisdom.

As the nation has entered a recession many people are left feeling anxious and worried about their finances. But what does God's Word have to say about our finances? Is it possible to live a recession-proof life? Pastor Drew shares his heart on what God says about our finances.

Many people live in one of two extremes. Either their workaholics on the brink of burnout or have difficulty finding motivation and purpose. God has something to say about work and rest. This morning Pastor Drew gives us wisdom for our work and wisdom for our rest.

Our words matter. They can can be lifeless or destructive. They can also breathe life into lifeless people or situations. After our words leave our mouths they can take on a life of their own. They can do more or less than we intended them to. All the more reason for us to be wise with our words. We need to be thoughtful, slow to speak, and seek to always do better. This week, Pastor Drew continue...

This morning we're kicking off a new series out of the book of Proverbs called "Hungry for Wisdom". God will give us wisdom if we ask. We need His wisdom to navigate the the world we live in.

A gospel without signs and wonders is a powerless gospel. Jesus said signs and wonders would follow those who believe. But what happens when people start to follow signs and wonders rather than The Wonder-Worker? Pastor Drew concludes our series "Authentic Fire" with a challenge to seek Jesus above all else.

Many Christians have wrestled with questions on divine healing or God's power in the here and now. In many ways Christianity has been reduced to a philosophy or Sunday morning "churchianity" rather than a gospel that is relevant to the issues this world faces everyday. The truth is God still heals and is awakening His church again to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit everyday.

In the wake of the unrest, pain, and chaos we need to hear what God is saying. If there was ever a time when the people of God needed to be attentive and sensitive the to the Holy Spirit it is now. In light of that truth, we cannot allow for extremes or abuses in the prophetic rob us from what God is saying and doing. We must press in for an authentic move of God.

All throughout history God has given a people the opportunity to respond to His purposes. Many times, however, people are caught up in the comfort and safety. We now find ourselves in a time of stirring where God is awakening us to His purposes! Will we respond to the call?

This gospel is a gospel of grace! It is what saves us and empowers us. But what happens when we only emphasize God's grace and not the rest of who God is? We get a sloppy grace. What happens when we only talk about God's call to holiness but not grace? We get legalism. This week, Pastor Tony shares his heart about true grace and how we can avoid falling into these extremes.

The Gospel is really good news! For the hurting, the sick, the sinner, the poor and rich it is redemption and restoration. But, there are some who would seek to use the good news of the Word and take it extremes and use it for their own selfish gain. This week Pastor Drew exposed the error of the Prosperity Gospel and brings us into alignment with the true Gospel of peace, healing, power, and suff...

This morning we start a new series entitled, "Authentic Fire". One of our core values as a church is authenticity. We are contending for a move of God's Spirit and a mighty outpouring, but we want the real thing. Not something man-made or contrived, but a genuine move of God. Pastor Drew will give us some insight how to avoid the inauthentic.

As we conclude our series "Ready for Our Hope", Pastor Tony encourages us with a message on the temporary nature of this life. God is calling us to be a good steward, to be lovers of truth, to remain focused and diligent, and to never lose our hope!

We are in the midst of God's story! And, that story isn't over. It is still being told. One day there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth and we will be with Jesus. This is a hope that we can hold on to and will influence how we live our lives right now. Join us as we continue in our series "Ready for Our Hope".

Continuing in our series " Ready for Our Hope", Pastor Drew gives us some encouragement as believers on how to navigate thoughts and ideas surrounding The Last Days.

God is prefect. And because He is so set apart we can trust in His perfect timing. This week, Pastor Drew encourages us to keep pressing in in the place of prayer. To trust God's perfect justice and perfect timing.

Jesus is alive! Because of Jesus' finished work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead we have life and have it abundantly. He is our Living Hope! Not just some historical figure or just a good guy, but our Living Hope.

Jesus the hope of glory! He is the one in whom all of our hope and trust are in. This week as we celebrate Palm Sunday, we look to Jesus as our only hope.

As we conclude our series, Pastor Drew challenges us to be intentional with the Red Seas moments in our lives. We can actually allow life-altering moments to become lifestyle-altering moments if we allow God to accomplish what He desires. It can be just a great moment in our history or it can be one that helps shape and build or lives.