Lighthouse Baptist Church Podcast, Circleville Ohio: Recent Episodes
Lighthouse Baptist Church Podcast, Circleville Ohio
Pastor Nathan concludes the sermon series through Acts with a final challenge that although the book has come to an end the story of the gospel never ends! Sunday morning, February 12, 2023. (Acts 28:16-31)
Pastor Bryson Thompson of Assurance Baptist Church preaches on what the Lord will do IF we are obedient. Sunday morning, February 5, 2023. (John 8:31-36)
Once again in our study of the book of Acts we find a tremendous picture of our salvation. The Apostle Paul, on his way to Rome finds himself along with 275 others in the middle of a violent storm. All hope of being saved seemed lost. But God! Jesus is able to rescue us from the sea of our sin and bring us safely to shore! Sunday morning, January 29, 2023. (Acts 27:1-44)
ALMOST. There are a number of things that “almost” happen in life. I almost got the job. I almost won the game. I almost made a big decision. In Acts Chapter 26, Paul stood before King Agrippa and gave his personal testimony in order to win him to Christ. In the end, Agrippa would ALMOST be persuaded. When it comes to Christianity, almost is not enough. Sunday morning, January 22, 2023. (Acts 26:1-32)
Today in our study of the book of Acts we examine a man named Felix who wasn’t quite ready to make a decision for Christ. But indecision IS decision. Listen in as Pastor Nathan continues our series with the sermon: “The Tragedy of Convenience.”
This much we know to be true, in the Christ life, you will face moments of discouragement. It’s not a question of if, but when? During these times God often brings us the greatest comfort. As we come back to our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Nathan will share about how the Lord comforts us. Sunday morning, January 8, 2023. (Acts 23:1-11)
Last week Pastor Nathan preached on the first coming of Christ as we celebrated Christmas. This week we are starting the new year focusing on the second coming of Christ! Sunday morning, January 1, 2023. (Luke 17:20-30)
Pastor Nathan preaches on Christmas Day about the true Lord of Christmas! Sunday morning, December 25, 2022. (Luke 2:1-7)
The LBC Christmas Choir presents, “Song of Joy!” Pastor Nathan preaches on what it means to “Come As You Are.” Sunday morning, December 18, 2022. (Romans 5:6-11)
In our text today, the Apostle Paul shows us a pattern for how to share our salvation testimony. Sunday morning, December 11, 2022. (Acts 22:1-23)
The Apostle Paul would let nothing come between him and the Lord’s will. He provides for us a courageous example for all believers to relentlessly pursue the will of God. Sunday morning, December 4, 2022. (Acts 21:1-40)
Those who practice family worship in their homes will inevitably face obstacles. What are those obstacles and how do we get around them? Sunday morning, November 27, 2022. (Proverbs 22:6)
The challenge to worship the Lord in the your home not only appeals to reason but to Scripture. This morning, Pastor Nathan highlights the examples of family worship found in God’s Word. Sunday morning, November 20, 2022. (Joshua 24:15-18)
Last week Pastor Nathan spoke about the reasons why we should practice family worship in our homes. This week we look closer at the elements of family worship. How do we practice family worship? Sunday morning, November 13, 2022. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9)
Why is there a need to gather your family together on a daily basis and worship the Lord in your home? In today’s message Pastor Nathan begins a new series on the importance of Family Worship. Sunday morning, November 6, 2022. (2 Timothy 3:1-5)
What expectations should the church have for the pastor? Or better yet, what expectations does God have? And what should the priorities of the pastor be? Join us in our study of Acts chapter 20 as we find answers to these questions!
How do we measure church growth? Is it the number of attendees or members? Is it based on the size of our buildings or variety of ministries? What does it mean for a church to “grow” and what are the biblical signs for church growth? Listen in to our study of Acts as we seek to answer these questions! Sunday morning, October 23, 2022. (Acts 19:18-41)
Pastor Nathan continues our series through the book of Acts with a study of chapter 19. Sunday morning, October 16, 2022. (Acts 19:8-17)
Pastor Nathan preaches on Fall Family Day on Sunday morning, October 9, 2022. (Exodus 12:1-13)
Pastor Nathan continues the sermon series through the book of Acts on Sunday morning, October 2, 2022. (Acts 17:16-34)
Guest Speaker, Asst. Pastor Justin Tong from BBC Wilmington preaches from John chapter 4 on the woman at the well. Sunday morning, September 25, 2022. (John 4:1-11)
Pastor Nathan continues the series through the book of Acts studying what it means to be like the Bereans. Sunday morning, September 18, 2022. (Acts 17:1-15)
Missionary Kevin Falde preaches on Wednesday night of our Missions Conference. September 14, 2022.
Missionary Marc Buxton preaches on Monday night of our Missions Conference. September 12, 2022.
Bro. Lewis McClendon preaches the start of our 2022 Missions Conference on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022. (Philippians 4:14-20)
Believers are not exempt from seasons of sorrow. Where do you turn when life doesn’t make sense, when you’re overwhelmed, or when you are suffering? Is it possible to praise the Lord through the pain? In Acts chapter 16 Paul and Silas teach us how to sing through the sorrow. Sunday morning, September 4, 2022. (Acts 16:11-40)
Pastor Nathan continues the series through the book of Acts on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022. (Acts 16:1-10)
Pastor Nathan continues with chapter 15 of our study through the book of Acts with part two of last weeks message. Sunday morning, August 21, 2022. (Acts 15:20-35)
Is salvation by grace alone or our own good works? In Acts 15 the Apostles and the Jerusalem church come together to discuss this monumental issue. Sunday morning, August 14, 2022. (Acts 15:1-19)
Why was the Apostle Paul used so greatly by the Lord? What made him different or set him a part from others? From Acts chapter 14 we learn three characteristics from Paul’s ministry that we can emulate today. Sunday morning, August 7, 2022. (Acts 14:1-28)
You can’t be right with God and be wrong about justification! So what is it, and what does it mean for me? Sunday morning, July 31, 2022. (Acts 13:38-41)
History began by Christ, reached it’s pinnacle in Christ and will culminate with the return of Christ. It’s all about Him! History is HIS-story! Sunday morning, July 24, 2022. (Acts 13:13-37)
For the first time in the book of Acts the church at Antioch would intentionally send out men with the message of the gospel to reach the unreached. Sunday morning, July 17, 2022. (Acts 13:1-12)
The church has known many enemies but no conquerors. The Bible is littered with those who fought against God and lost. In the New Testament we see yet another example of a man fighting against God. God would have the last laugh. Sunday morning, July 11, 2022. (Acts 12:1-24)
In light of recent events and the decision to overturn Roe v Wade, we take a break from our sermon series through Acts to focus on the issue of abortion. What is really at the heart of the abortion issue? Sunday morning, July 3, 2022. (Leviticus 18:21)
We all know someone who needs encouragement and at times we have all been discouraged. There is a great need in the church today for a ministry of encouragement. Sunday morning, June 19, 2022. (Acts 4:36)
As Pastor Nathan continues the sermon series through the book of Acts, in the 11th chapter for the first time ever, believers are called Christians. So what is a Christian? Sunday morning, June 26, 2022. (Acts 11:19-26)
Part two of Pastor Nathan preaching on how the Apostle Peter had witnessed the Spirit of God come to the Jewish people and the Samaritans and now in Acts chapter 10 he would witness the gospel spread for the first time to the gentiles. Sunday morning, June 12, 2022. (Acts 10:24-48)
Peter had witnessed the Spirit of God come to the Jewish people and the Samaritans and now in Acts chapter 10 he would witness the gospel spread for the first time to the gentiles. Sunday morning, June 5, 2022. (Acts 10:1-23)
Most people are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark but the greater truth for us today is that judgment for sin will come but praise God He has made another Ark, another way of salvation, Jesus Christ! Friend Day, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Genesis 6:1-8)
The conversion of Saul may be the most important even in Christianity outside of the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Only the gospel has the power to take Saul from a murderer to a missionary. Sunday morning, May 15, 2022. (Acts 9:1-20)
God cares about the multitudes but He also cares about the individual. Christ died for the world but also the one. In Acts chapter 8 we see God’s heart for the one. Sunday morning, May 8, 2022. (Acts 8:26-40)
It’s been said that where God plants His true converts, Satan eventually plants his counterfeits. Such was the case with Simon the magician in Acts chapter 8. Sunday morning, May 1, 2022. (Acts 8:1-25)
The religious leaders had done everything short of kill the disciples in order to stop them from preaching the gospel. In Acts chapter 7 the Sanhedrin will cross that line. This chapter is not so much about the relentlessness of persecution against the church
The greatest question in the Bible is not “if” Jesus died that is a fact of history. The greatest question is not when, how, or where Jesus died but “WHY?” No Old Testament text better answers that question that Isaiah 53. Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Isaiah 53:1-12)
Stephen is on trial for his life but instead of defending his life, he defends the gospel and he does so by appealing to the Old Testament and Israel’s continued rejection of God’s appointed deliverers. Israel had a history of rejection and their rejection of Jesus was the climax of their rebellion. Sunday morning, April 10, 2022. (Acts 7:1-53)
The early church experienced an explosion of growth as God multiplied the disciples daily but with that growth came problems. Satan tried to distract the church from its top priority through dissension. Sunday morning, April 3, 2022. (Acts 6:1-7)
The modern message of Christianity seems to be “Come to Jesus and He’ll make your life better!” but the early church faces immense persecution. In the book of Acts when someone decided to follow Jesus they suffered torture, imprisonment, and even martyrdom. How do we reconcile the modern message with the ancient reality of the church? And how can we rejoice in the midst of our trials? Sunday morning, March 27, 2022. (Acts 5:33-43)
What do we do when the government says no but God says yes? We understand that as believers we should submit to the powers ordained by God but how are Christians to respond when God and government disagree? Sunday morning, March 20, 2022. (Acts 5:17-32)
Bro. David Gibbs III, President of the NCLL preaches on the boldness of the early church. Sunday morning, March 13, 2022. (Acts 4:29)
The early church faced an enormous amount of persecution but how did they remain bold and steadfast? In Acts 4 we see the first persecution against the church and we also see the boldness of Peter and John. Sunday morning, February 27, 2022. (Acts 4:13-30)
Is Jesus really the only way to heaven or are there many roads you can take? Today in our study of Acts we examine the exclusive claims of Christ and the early church. Sunday morning, February 20, 2022. (Acts 4:1-12)
There are many miracles in the book of Acts but in the third chapter of Acts we find the greatest miracle of all! It may not be what you think! Sunday morning, February 13, 2022. (Acts 3:1-26)
Guest Speaker Dr. Terrell Hudson preaches from Matthew 27 on how Pilate lost his soul. Sunday morning, February 6, 2022. (Matthew 27)
In the final verses of Acts chapter 2 we see a prototype and blueprint of what God uses to build His church. Sunday morning, January 30, 2022. (Acts 2:41-47)
What did preaching look like in the first century church? Listen to today’s sermon as we continue our series through the book of Acts and study they first sermon of the church. Sunday morning, January 23, 2022. (Acts 2:14-41)
After 10 days of waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit the church was born! Sunday morning, January 16, 2022. (Acts 2:1-13)
After the ascension of Jesus the disciples were told to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Spirit. The first act of the disciples after Jesus went back to heaven was to hold a prayer meeting! This morning Pastor Nathan preaches on the Place, People, and Priority of the First Prayer Meeting. Sunday morning, January 9, 2022. (Acts 1:12-14)
Pastor Nathan begins a brand new sermon series through the book of Acts looking at the message, power and mission of the Church. Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. (Acts 1:1-11)
Pastor Nathan preaches on the genealogy of Jesus to show that Christ came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. He came not for the faithful but the unfaithful. Sunday morning, December 19, 2021. (Matthew 1:1-16)
At the end of the Corinthian letter Paul tells the Corinthians his personal plans. We may be tempted to “tune out” when reading these final verses but if we look carefully this passage gives us a wonderful example of Paul’s faithfulness. Sunday morning, December 12, 2021. (1 Corinthians 15:58, 16:5-12)
Death is the great enemy of the human race. It’s a reality for us all. But for the Christian, Jesus has taken the sting out of death! Because of the cross we have victory over the grave! Today in our First Corinthians series Pastor Nathan preaches on The Day Death Lost its Sting! Sunday morning, December 5, 2021. (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)
Pastor Nathan closes out family month with a challenge from the book of Joshua to choose the Lord and lead our families to do the same. Sunday morning, November 28, 2021. (Joshua 24:1-16)