LRPC Sermon Archives

Are You Bearing Fruit?

This week let's dive into what it truly means to live as a follower of Jesus.
It’s not just about what we say—it’s about the fruit we bear.
We will explore how our lives reflect either the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) or the fruit of the flesh (selfishness, frustration, anxiety, impatience, and more).
Jesus didn’t call us to polish our flaws but to crucify them and remain connected to Him—the true Vine. So, how pleased is God with the quality and quantity of your fruit? It's about shifting your focus from production to connection through prayer, worship, reading God’s Word, obedience, and Christ-centered community but most of all walking with Him.
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Expereince Jesus - Fasting and Feasting - a Lent Practice

Pastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Mornings with Mark Zimmerman and Burchon English to unpack the connection to Lenten practices beginning with Matthew 6:16-17 and fasting and leading to David's cry in Psalm 63:1-5.
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Is your Faith a Contract?

Is your faith a contract or a covenant?
We often treat God transactionally: "If I do X, God does Y." But the Bible shows a relational faith, loving God for who He is, not just what He does. From the Israelites to Jonah, Martha, and others, we see the struggle when God doesn't meet our expectations. Are we missing God's heart by focusing on what we get, instead of who He is? How can we truly "seek first [God’s] kingdom" (Matthew 6:33)?
Let's explore shifting our focus from what we gain to who God is, cultivating genuine love and trust, even when His ways differ from ours.
Join us to discover the difference between a contract and covenant faith.
 @gather25 
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#Christianish #Faith #RelationshipWithGod #TrustGod #BibleStudy #Matthew633 #Psalm63

Heartfelt Mornings - Religion in America

Pastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Mornings with Mark Zimmerman and Burchon English to unpack a new Pew Research Center report on Religious Landscapes. March 18, 2025.  It was also Burchon's Birthday!

Is God Really First?

Do you ever wonder if your faith is truly impacting your life?
Do you say God's first, but live like something else is?
We're talking about having a "divided heart" – where your words and actions don't match. We'll look at how anything can become an "idol" if it comes before God. It's not just statues; it's anything you put first.
We'll also talk about God's "jealousy" – which is about Him wanting a close relationship with you. How can you tell if something is an idol in your life? We'll answer that too! It's not enough to just stop doing something; you have to replace it with God.
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What's Got You Stuck?

Do you ever wonder if your faith is truly impacting your life?
Ever felt like you're wearing the Christian label, but your heart isn't fully in it?
You're not alone. Many of us fall into the trap of being "Christian-ish" – a half-hearted faith where we pick and choose what parts of God's Word we want to follow. But is that really enough? This week we will dive deep into the dangerous illusion of selective obedience and exploring how doing some of what God commands is actually disobedience in disguise. There are a few powerful verses that will help us uncover a crucial truth: God desires our full surrender, not just a partial commitment.
#AuthenticFaith #ChristianJourney #SpiritualGrowth #JesusChrist #DeeperFaith
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Comfortable Christian? Is Your Fatih "Christian-ish'?

Do you ever wonder if your faith is truly impacting your life? 
Is your Christianity more about a label than a lifestyle?
You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves practicing a compromised version of faith, where comfort and cultural acceptance outweigh genuine obedience to Jesus.
In our new message series, we'll ask the hard questions and explore how to break free from shallow faith. We'll examine the ways we might be settling for less and discover what it means to truly follow Christ. Join us as we journey toward a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus. 
#AuthenticFaith #ChristianJourney #SpiritualGrowth #JesusChrist #DeeperFaith
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Will You Answer the Call? Gather Mansfield

Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Are you ready to answer the call? Join us as we explore a vision bigger than ourselves, a call to mobilize the global church for Christ through Gather25!
Inspired by Matthew 9:37-38 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, we'll discuss the urgency of the hour and the power of unity in the body of Christ. How would our lives change if we truly believed Jesus was returning soon? We'll examine the impact of small gatherings, like those in Acts 2:42-47, and how they can ignite a movement.
Gather25 is a bold, unprecedented call to unite the global church in 2025. But it won't be complete without you. Will you answer the call?
Learn more about Gather25 and how you can be a part of reaching the world for Christ!
#Gather25 #GlobalChurch #Mission #Evangelism #Jesus #Christianity #Mobilize #Faith #Hope #Unity #calltoaction #Asbury23 #practicallypastoringconference #asburyoutpouring  @practicallypastoring   @sojournerfilms 
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