The Parable of the Mustard is often misunderstood by many. At the heart of Jesus’ parable the desire for his people to deepen their faith him as their infant faith grows into a mature, long-lasting relationship with him.
The Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most known parables. However, it is far more than a feel good story. This wonderful parable reveals to use the gracious heart of God and serves a sharp warning to those who think they can earn good standing with God.
God doesn’t sit passively while people go to Hell, neither does he sit and wait for us to come to him. He chases us, picks us up, and carries us home. Not only that, but he rejoices with all of Heaven when one sinner is saved.
The Bible teaches us that our biggest problem is sin. All of us are born with a heart that is hardened towards God and his purposes. Although sinful hearts resist God in different ways, Christ is the Sower who came to make us alive in him.
In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus presents us with two options. We will either be boastful and egocentric and make ourselves the center of the world, or we will be humble and Theocentric with God at the center of our life.
Marriage is designed to operate according to God’s design. His design is not exclusive for spouses, but for all people regardless of their marital status.
A successful marriage doesn't happen by accident, it is built by work, effort, and sacrifice.
The Lord has been faithful to LifePoint Church for 17 years! In this anniversary sermon, Dr. Justin Jackson reminds us of the importance of looking forward to the day when the Church is united with Christ.
God doesn’t minimize or overlook your pain, he gives us hope that is far greater than it.
Our past often full of regret and baggage. However, John 18 and 21 remind that God is greater than our deepest mistakes and redeems it all through Christ.
Growing with Christ is an ongoing process and requires time, effort, and planning. With the start of the new year, we hope you and your family make it a priority to grow in your relationship with the Lord.
What makes a life worth living? The world offers a million different answers, but the Bible makes it clear, a life worth living recognizes: God is eternal, We are Frail, Sin and God’s wrath, Our Need for God’s Grace.
Psalm 98 declares the joy that God’s people experienced in the past, experiences now, and will experience in the future when Christ returns.
The balance of faith and works often confuses Christians and leads to arguments. However, the Bible makes it clear that salvation comes from faith alone, but that faith is never alone. Those who truly believe in Christ for salvation live out their faith and do good works for our neighbors. Genuine faith always produces good works.
Adam’s sin in Genesis 3 was not exclusive to him, but spread to all humanity because we are born from Adam. Therefore, we are all sinners and deserve death. This means that apart from an act of God’s mercy, there is no hope of escaping the punishment for our sin. However, this is why God’s Son (second and eternal person of the Trinity) came to this world as a man: to undo the sin that the first man Adam committed.
In this sermon, we are encouraged and reminded that Christ is our Good Shepherd. We are his and belong to him. He has promised to always be with us and for us.
Pharaoh’s dreams have come and famine has struck the land. Many people, including Joseph’s brothers have come to Egypt in search of grain. Joseph does not seek vengeance, but puts his brothers to the test.
Joseph’s life is one of many highs and lows. In this sermon, we explore God’s work in Joseph’s life and the success he receives from God.
Despite being sold into slavery and facing false accusations from Potiphar's wife, Joseph remains faithful to God, leading to his eventual success in difficult circumstances. True prosperity comes from the Lord's presence, which provides strength and resilience during trials.
Genesis 38 is one of the most unique and stranger chapters in the Bible. However, when read in its proper context in both Genesis and the entire Old Testament, we encounter a narrative that speaks loudly about us and tendencies to chase temporary satisfaction.
Through Joseph's suffering, we are reminded of the profound connections to Christ, who also faced betrayal and suffering. The sermon closes with a call to place our faith in Jesus, recognizing that our pain is not in vain and that God is continually at work within our lives.
In Genesis chapter 35, God commands Jacob to return to Bethel and build an altar, emphasizing the importance of worship and purity by instructing Jacob to rid his household of foreign gods. As they journey, God's protection covers Jacob and his family, enabling them to arrive safely. God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob by changing his name to Israel, promising that he will become a great nation with kings among his descendants. The chapter concludes with the death of Rachel during childbirth, ...
Timothy felt the pressure to be ashamed of or timid about the gospel because of the hostile world around him, but Paul encourages him to be unashamed of the good news and persevere.
Jesus warns us that on the final day of judgment he will not receive those who reject and are ashamed of him. May we never forsake Jesus or be ashamed of his gospel.
Peter’s denial of Jesus shows what being ashamed of Jesus looks like; however, those who have been ashamed and have repented receive grace and forgiveness. We will not be ashamed of Christ but will accept his grace in our times of weakness.
Paul was unashamed of the gospel of Jesus; it is the good news that has taken away the shame of sin and brought life. Because our sins are forgiven, we will live unashamed to be Christians.
Living the Christian life requires selfless caring for one another well, accountability and prayer for one another, and welcoming others into our communities.
Christians are called to live active lives in their communities, demonstrating mercy and good deeds so that the Christ and His kingdom are exhibited through their lives.
Christians are called to live active lives in their communities, presenting a true example of what it means to follow God by facing trials with grace, by listening well, and by obeying the Word of God.
As Jacob’s rollercoaster of a life continues, we see the ongoing sin of trying to help God with his plan. The results are often bad, and in Jacob’s case, destructive and painful.
