LRPC Sermon Archives

Living in the Goodness of God - in the Valley

For many life right now seems like we are all walking through a long deep valley. Much uncertain in direction and purpose. In this message we'll look at how we can find God in our valleys by understanding what we know about valleys, what kind there are and then what we need to remember to triumph over them.
We'll also hear from Adam McLane from San Diego on how he's partnering with local pastors and churches in Baja, Mexico to bring hope and encouragement in these difficult times.

Neighboring -Dozen Door Challenge

Today people are struggling with fear and uncertainty in ways they may never have before. The power and genius of The Great Commandment is that it’s so simple and yet extremely powerful when acted on.
The most effective thing that we can do collectively to impact our city is to actually live out Jesus’ command to love our neighbors. God is at work in the midst of this pandemic and He is inviting us to join Him in practical and tangible ways right in our neighborhood.
Love God – Love Others – Love Where We Live – No Limits!
Grateful for our friend Brady Groves from the Richland County Foundation to talk about Richland Gives Global Day of Giving - May 5.  

Defeating Fear: Truths to Remember

Every need in our world is an open door to show God’s love, especially during times of crisis. It all begins with God’s truths that will encourage us.
To face the future of a world with COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we need to remember what God has promised to us and the world. Today’s message offers encouragement from God’s Word and shares some practical truths on how we as a church can meet the needs of our communities.

Holy Week Thots - Mornings with Mark & Gabe WKJA 8:10am

Pastor Tom was invited to share some ideas on WKJA about what to do to celebrate Holy Week this year in light of the COVID19 pandemic.  

Holy Week Thots - Mornings with Mark & Gabe on WKJA - 6:37 am

Pastor Tom was invited to share some ideas on WKJA about what to do to celebrate Holy Week this year in light of the COVID19 pandemic.  
 

Time to Dream - The Door To A New You

Its a new season for us and it is a time to dream about what God is calling us to next!
Throughout the Bible, God uses doors as metaphors for important decisions in our lives. A door can represent the beginning or the end of something. A door can be an entrance or an exit. Sometimes God opens doors in your life, and sometimes God shuts doors.
When you live according to God’s plan and purpose for your life, he controls the doors that open and close for you. And though each of us has unique doors of opportunity, we know from Scripture that there are certain doors God wants all of us to walk through. As we enter into 2020 as a church family, we’re turning our focus to what dreams God is placing on our hearts, and what doors he’s given us to walk through.
The most important thing in our lives is knowing Jesus as Lord. The second most important is knowing God’s dream for your life.  This week we start our spiritual growth campaign, Time to Dream, by looking at 12 biblical reasons why you must know God’s dream for your life.
Join us as we learn to dream and trust God together!

Ask the Pastor - Mornings with Mark and Gabe - 91.9 fm

Our Kingdom ally Mark Zimmerman and his colleague Gabrielle Collins hosted Pastor Tom Roepke for the "Ask the Pastor"segment on WKJA 91.9 FM.
Answering three questions submitted by listeners and then a lightning round of 10 questions.   
Thx to Sarah Latrille for capturing the fun.  
 
 
 
 
 

Time to Dream - Prelude - Talking about Camp!

Its a new season for us and it is a time to dream about what God is calling us to next! Throughout the Bible, God uses doors as metaphors for important decisions in our lives. A door can represent the beginning or the end of something. A door can be an entrance or an exit. Sometimes God opens doors in your life, and sometimes God shuts doors. When you live according to God’s plan and purpose for your life, he controls the doors that open and close for you. And though each of us has unique doors of opportunity, we know from Scripture that there are certain doors God wants all of us to walk through. As we enter into 2020 as a church family, we’re turning our focus to what dreams God is placing on our hearts, and what doors he’s given us to walk through.
Join us as we learn to dream and trust God together!
This morning we are excited to welcome Matt Grant, Executive Director at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp to share some thoughts about the how God is using the summer camp experience to encourage our children to dream and experience all that God has for them.