LRPC Sermon Archives

The Case for Christ - Embracing the Truth of Christ - Week 3

If you have ever pondered the existence of God, The Case For Christ movie is a heartfelt and compelling journey of an award winning investigative journalist –and avowed atheist—who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife…. with unexpected, life-altering results. 
In the this third part, we give consideration to what happens when we respond to the invitation of embracing the truth of who Jesus is...and to ponder what is called the "Roman Road".  Three basic teachings from the book of Romans and how we should respond.  
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The Case for Christ - Investigating the Case for Christ - Week 1

If you have ever pondered the existence of God, The Case For Christ movie is a heartfelt and compelling journey of an award winning investigative journalist –and avowed atheist—who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife…. with unexpected, life-altering results. 
In the this first segment, we give consideration to four of the most common spiritual sticking points that come up when investigating the Case for Christ.
Maybe one of these sticking points is yours and this will be helpful to you on your own spiritual journey. 
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Words to Live By

Your thoughts can hold you back, push you down, and feed you lies.
But they can also lift you up! Is it time for you to change the way you’re thinking?
Start with something simple—let’s find some Words to Live By.  Our message today will offer some insight on  how our thoughts affect our outlook
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The Edge

Ever had a day that was horrible...terrible...not a good day?
The followers of Jesus did too...it pushed them to the edge...yet there was good words from Jesus that helped them through.
A study of John 13 &14.  

How To Neighbor -All the Lonely People - Week 6

What if we don't have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God?
What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller?
A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus' story still explains how to neighbor.
In the final message of this series we wrap up with a final look at three simple things that we can do to love those around us.
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How To Neighbor -Out Not Down - Week 5

What if we don't have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God?  What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller?
A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor.  
In this message we take a look at what is poverty and talk about the reality that all of us are broken and in need of encouragement.  In particular looking at the biblical encouragement of meeting the needs of each other.  And especially those that are experiencing poverty, and buidling relationships based on reaching out as opposed to looking "down".
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How To Neighbor - The Faith of a Slave Girl - Week 4

What if we don't have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God?  What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller?
A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor.  
This week Dr. William Payne from Ashland Seminary helps us see how God wants to use our life situations to grow His Kingdom.  Unpacking the story of the faith of a slavegirl from II Kings 5:1-19a. we meet a girl that had every reason to give up on God and not to keep her faith. Yet, even though her life context was difficult, her faithfulness to God sparked a great work.
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How To Neighbor - Therefore, GO! - Week 3

H O W  T O  N E I G H B O R
What if we don't have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? A long time ago a faith leader asked Jesus a question and Jesus answered with a story. 
In week three we unpack the Great Commission.  The simple command: Go!  We welcome Dr. William Payne, Professor of Evangelism and World Missions at Ashland Theological Seminary to offer his insight on how to make this command of Jesus a reality.  
 
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