LRPC Sermon Archives

Easter 2016 - This Is Not the End

Its Easter Sunday!  We've all experienced the climax of a story when "all is lost".  But there is always that glimmer when hope break through. 
 On this amazing morning as we celebrate our Lord's Resurrection we will look at the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Mark for some insight on how to see beyond  those "all is lost" moments.  
In the midst of these bible stories you'll hear the testimony of Jackie Fath on how Jesus has rescued her from her being "lost".  
He is Risen...Risen Indeed!

Risen! - Week 5 - The Jesus Who Wants You Fully Alive

Risen tells
the story of a Roman soldier, Clavius, at the time of the crucifixion
and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point
of Jesus' ascension. 
Looking
through this perspective we'll unpack and explore the facts of the
crucifixion and Resurrection and see how they apply to our lives today.
In the final installment of our series we'll look at six things that Jesus desires for his followers to keep us from being old, grumpy, cranky, boring and uptight. 

Risen! - Week 4 - The Greatest Comeback in History

Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier, Clavius, at the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point of Jesus' ascension. 
Looking through this perspective we'll unpack and explore the facts of the crucifixion and Resurrection and see how they apply to our lives today.
In week 4 of our series we'll look at the the what the power of the Resurrection accomplishes for the believer through the stories of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 
As we began the message we were reminded that its Friday, but Sunday's coming through this powerful video introduction here.

Risen! - Week 3 - Myth or Miracle

Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier, Clavius, at the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point of Jesus' ascension. 
Looking through this perspective we'll unpack and explore the facts of the crucifixion and Resurrection and see how they apply to our lives today.
In week 3 of our series we'll look at the biblical evidence of the Resurrection through the lense of an attorney to understand the glorious truth of this event that changed our lives and the world forever.  

Risen! - Week 2 - Stop Playing It Safe!

Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier, Clavius, at the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point of Jesus' ascension. 
Looking through this perspective we'll unpack and explore the facts of the crucifixion and Resurrection and see how they apply to our lives today.
In week 2 of our series we'll look at why those that follow Jesus should stop playing it safe.  Beginning first with the truth from the Apostle's Creed which has for centuries underscored the truth that we embrace and should encourage us to take more risks to grow the Kingdom.  We meet up with Clavius as he decides to seek and find the Risen Jesus.
We used a fun clip from a message by Francis Chan to help underscore the lives many live.  Watch it here.

Risen! - Week 1 - The Jesus You Never Knew

Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier, Clavius, at the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point of Jesus' ascension. 
Looking through this perspective we'll unpack and explore the facts of the crucifixion and Resurrection and see how they apply to our lives today.
We begin this week with a wrap up story from our HABITS series, as Liz Pritchard shares her testimony on God's work in her life.
Liz's story was a perfect transition into understanding what the power of the Resurrection means as we look at aspects of Jesus' life that we may not know.  
We concluded this week's message with the song, Facing a Task Unfinished.  We joined over 4,600 churches, in almost 90 countries, and an estimated one million believers who joined together to sing it as we are reminded of the church’s call to global missions. 

Developing HABITS - Wk 6 - God Stories

Many of us ask these quesitons every year. How can I get closer to God? How can I live more and more like Jesus? How can I grow in my faith? Where do I start?In 2016, we'll try to answer those questions as we spend some time in a new teaching series: Developing H.A.B.I.T.S.
In the 6th and final part of our conversation we unpack why its important to learn how to tell our stories.  We  all have an awesome story and those around us need to hear it!  No one’s story is boring because God does not make boring stories! We'll hear from Bobbie Ballinger and Carolyn Fowler about how they've seen God work in their lives in encouraging their walk of faith.This image will make sense after you listen to the podcast.  

Developing HABITS - Wk 5 - Money, Tithing, God & Me

Many of us ask these quesitons every year. How can I get closer to God? How can I live more and more like Jesus? How can I grow in my faith? Where do I start?As we begin a new year, 2016, we'll try to answer those questions as wespend some time in a new teaching series: Developing H.A.B.I.T.S. In Part 5 our conversation turns to the subject that many Christ followers struggle with...MONEY.  Together we'll unpack a understanding of this important habit of how to use our time, talent and treasures for the purposes of Jesus. The message was introduced by this skit from the Skit Guys.